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Fixed Dome
FD8372 Network Camera
User’s Manual
5MP • Full HD • Smart Focus System
Rev. 1.1
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VIVOTEK Table of Contents Overview....................................................................................................................................... 4 Revision History ...................................................................................................................................... 4 Read Before Use ...................................................................
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VIVOTEK Technical Specifications ...........................................................................................................................198 Technology License Notice .......................................................................................................................199 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) .......................................................................................................200 User's Manual - 3
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VIVOTEK Overview VIVOTEK FD8372 is a professional fixed dome network camera offering 5-Megapixel or 1080p Full HD resolution with superb image quality up to 30 fps. Featuring 5-Megapixel resolution and high-performance H.264/MPEG-4/MJPEG compression technology, the FD8372 offers extra- smooth video and wide coverage. The FD8372 employs many advanced features to allow the user to fully utilize the high definition video. The ePTZ function enables users to zoom in and focus on a region of inte
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VIVOTEK Read Before Use The use of surveillance devices may be prohibited by law in your country. The Network Camera is not only a high-performance web-ready camera but can also be part of a flexible surveillance system. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the operation of such devices is legal before installing this unit for its intended use. It is important to first verify that all contents received are complete according to the Package Contents listed below. Take note of the
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VIVOTEK Physical Description Inner View Vari-focal IR LEDs (15 units, effective up to Lens 20m) Black Cover Tilt Adjustment Screw Micro SD/SDHC Card Slot Jumpers Reset Button Video Output Microphone NTSC Internal 60Hz Audio/Video Out PAL External 50Hz (green) 1 2 General I/O Terminal Microphone In Block (pink) Ethernet 10/100 RJ45 Socket General I/O Terminal Block This Network Camera provides a general I/O terminal block which is used to connect external input / output devices. The pin
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VIVOTEK NOTE: 1. There is no internal microphone. Connect an external microphone if you need audio inputs. 2. Use the included AV cable to connect to a camera tester or LCD monitor to begin initial setup. LCD Monitor/ Camera tester AV Out DI/DO Diagram Please refer to the following illustration for the connection method. 12V PIN 1 Power+12V PIN 2 Digital output- +12V PIN 3 Digital input PIN 6 DI-: Common Ground NOTE: The maximum output load from pins #1 & 2 is 50mA.
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VIVOTEK Hardware Reset Recessed Reset Button The reset button is used to reset the system or restore the factory default settings. Sometimes resetting the system can return the camera to normal operation. If the system problems remain after reset, restore the factory settings and install again. Reset: Press and release the recessed reset button with a straightened paper clip. Wait for the Network Camera to reboot. Restore: Press and hold the recessed reset button until the status LED rapid
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VIVOTEK Installation Removing Dome Cover First, use the included T20 hex key wrench to loose the four screws and detach the dome cover from the camera base. Follow the steps below to install the camera either to a ceiling or a wall. IMPORTANT: The dome cover should be removed first because if it should fall during the installation process, physical injury could occur to your co-workers. Top View Dome Cover Dome Cover Retainer Cabling Assembly Connect power lines and if you have external d
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VIVOTEK Waterproof Connector (A) Sealing Nut (A) (B) Housing (B) (D) Seals (C) Seal (D) (E) Screw Nut (E) Hex Nut (F) (F) Assembling Steps 1. Disassemble the components of the Refer to the pin definition to connect them waterproof connector into parts (A) ~ (F) to the general I/O terminal block. Note: as shown above. The recommended cable gauge is 2.0 ~ 2. Place the screw nut (E) on the Power and 2.8 mm. GPIO opening. 5. Push the seal (D) into the housing (B). 3. Feed the power cab
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VIVOTEK Connecting RJ45 Ethernet Cable RJ45 Cable Dimension (unit: mm) Recommended cable gauge: 24AWG (0.51 mm) Assembling Steps Rubber Seal 1 1. Drill a hole on the rubber seal Plug plug and insert an Ethernet ca- ble through the opening. 2. Strip part of the sheath from the Ethernet cable. 2 3. You will need an RJ45 crimping tool 3 to attach the Ethernet wires to a connector. When done, connect the cable to the camera’s Ethernet RJ45 o: white/orange stripe socket. o 1 O: orange solid
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VIVOTEK IMPORTANT: Record the MAC address under the camera base before installing the camera. Tips: Replace the side opening cover with the included side outlet bushing if you want to route cables from the side of camera. The 1/2" protection conduits and tubing, if applied, are separately purchased. 12 - User's Manual
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VIVOTEK Wall mount 1. Attach the supplied alignment sticker to the wall. 2. Using the circle marks on the sticker, drill at least 2 pilot holes symmetrically on each side into the wall. Then hammer the four supplied plastic anchors into the holes. 3. Through three or four holes on the mounting plate, insert the supplied screws into the corresponding holes and secure the mounting plate with a screwdriver. 4. Feed the cables through the triangular cutout A or side opening B. If you want to use
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VIVOTEK Ceiling mount 1. Attach the supplied alignment sticker to the ceiling. 2. Using the circle marks on the sticker, drill at least 2 pilot holes symmetrically on each side into the ceiling. Then hammer the four supplied plastic anchors into the holes. 3. Through three or four holes on the mounting plate, insert the supplied screws into the corresponding holes and secure the mounting plate with a screwdriver. 4. Feed the cables through the triangular cutout A or side opening B. If you wa
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PARTITION PARTITION LINK RECEIVE POWER COLLISION 1 2 3 4 5 LINK RECEIVE POWER COLLISION 1 2 3 4 5 VIVOTEK Network Deployment General Connection (without PoE) Non-PoE Switch Red Pin 2 Black Pin 1 AC 24V±10% Ethernet 1. Connect RJ45 Ethernet cable to a switch. 2. Connect the AC cables from the terminal block as an alternate power source. The IO cables are user-supplied. Power over Ethernet (PoE) When using a PoE-enabled switch The Network Camera is PoE-compliant, allowing transmission of p
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PARTITION LINK RECEIVE POWER COLLISION 1 2 3 4 5 VIVOTEK When using a non-PoE switch Use a PoE power injector (optional) to connect between the Network Camera and a non-PoE switch. PoE Power Injector (optional) Non-PoE Switch 16 - User's Manual
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PARTITION LINK RECEIVE POWER COLLISION 1 2 3 4 5 VIVOTEK Internet connection via a router Before setting up the Network Camera over the Internet, make sure you have a router and follow the steps below. 1. Connect your Network Camera behind a router, the Internet environment is illustrated below. Regarding how to obtain your IP address, please refer to Software Installation on page 18 for details. IP address : 192.168.0.3 WAN (Wide Area Network ) Subnet mask : 255.255.255.0 Router IP address
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VIVOTEK Software Installation Installation Wizard 2 (IW2), free-bundled software included on the product CD, helps you set up your Network Camera on the LAN. IW2 1. Install IW2 under the Software Utility directory from the software CD. Installation Double-click the IW2 shortcut on your desktop to launch the program. Wizard 2 2. The program will conduct an analysis of your network environment. After your network environment is analyzed, please click Next to continue the program. 3. T
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VIVOTEK Ready to Use 1. A browser session with the Network Camera should prompt as shown below. 2. You should be able to see live video from your camera. You may also install the 32-channel recording software from the software CD in a deployment consisting of multiple cameras. For its installation details, please refer to its related documents. To adjust the viewing angle -- 3-axis mechanism design 1. Loosen the tilt adjustment screws and then turn the lens module up or down, or swing left o
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VIVOTEK To adjust the zoom factor and focus range 1. The camera comes with a motorized vari- focal lens module. With a web console, you can enter the Configuration > Media > Image > Focus page to tune the image zoom and focus. 2. On this page, you can pull the Zoom and Focus pointers, set up a Focus window, Focus window and use the Perform auto focus button to automatically obtain an optimal focus result. You may also manually fine-tune zoom and focus using the various functional butt
