Vivotek FD8151V User manual
Keep the Network Camera away from water.
If the Network Camera becomes wet, power
off immediately.
Power off the Network Camera as soon as
smoke or unusual odors are detected.
Do not place the Network Camera in high
humidity environments.
Warning Before Installation
Do not insert sharp or tiny objects into the
Network Camera.
Do not place the Network Camera on
unsteady surfaces.
Do not touch the Network Camera during a
lightning storm.
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FD8151V
Quick Installation Guide /
Warranty Card
Software CD
Package Contents
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NOTE:
All cables are user-supplied. Use a CAT5 standard UTP
or better quality cable. In order to pass the Ethernet cable
through the routing path, the maximum cable diameter al-
lowed is 5.2mm.
Focus Adjustment Tool
Anti-tamper Screwdriver
Alignment Sticker
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Outer View
Physical Description
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Leave the slide cover in place if you route cables through the
bottom and then through a hole on the ceiling or wall.
DI+ DI-
Max. is 40V.
Slide cover
Digital input
Lens
Tilt retention
screw
Reset button
Screw slot
Inner View
RJ-45 Socket
Side View
MicroSD/SDHC
card slot
Internal
microphone
IR LEDs
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Hardware Installation
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Removing the Dome Cover
1. Unscrew the anit-tamper screws using the
included screwdriver.
2. Remove the dome cover.
3. Remove the slide cover if you want to route
cables from the side of camera instead of a
hole on the ceiling or wall.
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1. Record the MAC address before installing
the camera.
IMPORTANT:
1. It is recommended to use an Ethernet cable that
comes without the strain relief boot. You can
remove the boot if your cable comes with one.
Strain relief boot
NOTE:
type of lens mounted on your camera. The
applicable lens can be:
F2: 2.4mm; F4: 4mm; F8: 8mm. The shorter
the focal length, the wider the view.
2. As shown below, you may also route cable from
the side.
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Mounting the Network Camera - Ceiling or Wall Mount
1. Use the alignment sticker as a template to mark where holes will be drilled on the ceiling. Drill two
holes into the ceiling; and hammer in the plastic anchors.
2. Drill another hole if you want to route cables through the ceiling or wall.
3. Connect and route an Ethernet cable through the ceililng or wall.
4. Temporarily attach the Network Camera to the ceiling using two included screws.
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NOTE:
1. Do not completely tighten the mounting screws
in the screw slots yet. You may need to turn the
camera left or right for a best shooting direction
later.
2. The camera can only be powered by PoE. There
is no DC or AC input connector.
Routing hole
position
5. After tuning the camera's shooting direction
and tilt angle, you can remove the camera and
drill another 2 holes to the ceiling for better
support. For vandal-proof applications, you can
secure the camera
using all 4 mounting holes.
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Network Deployment
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Power over Ethernet (PoE)
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PoE Switch
When using a PoE-enabled switch
This Network Camera is PoE-compliant, allowing transmission of power and data via a single Ethernet
cable. Follow the below illustration to connect the camera to a PoE-enabled switch via Ethernet cable.
When using a non-PoE switch
Use a PoE power injector (optional) to connect between the Network Camera and a non-PoE switch.
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Non-PoE Switch
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Assigning an IP Address
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1. Install “Installation Wizard 2” from the Software Utility directory on the software CD.
2. The program will conduct an analysis of your network environment. After your network is analyzed,
please click on the “Next” button to continue the program.
3. The program will search for VIVOTEK Video Receivers, Video Servers, and Network Cameras on the
same LAN.
4. After a brief search, the main installer window will pop up. Double-click on the MAC address that
matches the one printed on the camera label or the S/N number on the package box label to open a
browser management session with the Network Camera.
For further setup, please refer to the user's manual
on the software CD.
Ready to Use
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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.
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1. There is a tilt retention screw near the
lens module. Use a #0, #1, or #2 Phillips
screwdriver to loosen the screw. Use the lens
adjustment tool to carefully change the tilt
angle.
3. Tighten the tilt retention screw and the
camera's mounting screws after you change
the horizontal shooting direction. If you have
concerns for vandalism, remove the camera
and drill 2 more mounting holes for better
support as previously mentioned.
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Adjusting the Lens
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2. You may also tune the camera's horizontal
orientation by turning it along its curved screw
slots.
For the F2 lens: the max. tilt angle is 45°.
For other lens: the max. tilt angle is 60°.
IMPORTANT:
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5. Use a piece of clean cotton cloth to hold and install the
dome cover.
6. Install dome cover by fastening the 3 anti-tamper
screws.
4. With a live video feed, you can place the included focus
adjustment tool carefully on the lens, and use it to turn
the lens clockwise or counter-clockwise to adjust to the
best image focus.
You may try tuning the focus slightly closer due to the
concern that focus might be changed when the dome
cover is installed.
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