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Fixed Dome
SF8174 & SF8174V Network Camera
User’s Manual
5MP • 360º Surround View • PoE • Panoramic PTZ
Rev. 1.0
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VIVOTEK Table of Contents Overview 4 Revision History ..............................................................................................................................................4 Read Before Use ....................................
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VIVOTEK Media > Video ...................................................................................................................................................... 73 Stream settings 73 Media > Audio....................................................................................................................................................... 77 Audio Settings 77 Network > General settings ....................................................................................
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VIVOTEK Overview VIVOTEK SF8174/74V are the latest fisheye fixed dome network cameras featuring a detailed 5-Megapixel resolution sensor with superb image quality. Equipped with a fisheye lens for 360° surround view (ceiling/floor/table mount) without blind spots, the camera is able to provide cov- erage of wide, open areas, such as airports, shopping malls, parking lots, retail stores, offices and more. As with all VIVOTEK true day/night cameras, the SF8174/74V feature removable IR-cut fil
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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 - SF8174V Inner View ) Contacts for Internal Microphone (B Lens Spring Contacts (A) i Align (B) to (A) when attaching the dome cover Header (J6) Ethernet 10/100 RJ45 Socket Header (J7) Status LEDs Reset Button MicroSD/SDHC/SDXC Card Slot 6 - User's Manual
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VIVOTEK Outer View IP66-rated Vandal-proof Dome Cover Built-in Microphone IMPORTANT: 4 083236 Record the MAC address under the camera base before installing the camera. Item LED Status Description 1 Steady Red Power on and system booting Red LED off Powered off 2 Steady Red + blinking Green every 1 sec. (Green Network heartbeat LED on for 1 sec and off for another) Steady Red + Green LED off Network disconnected 3 Blinking Red every 0.15 sec. + Blinking Green Upgrading firmware every 1 sec.
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VIVOTEK Physical Description - SF8174 Inner View Lens Contacts for Internal Microphone (B) Spring Contacts (A) Header (J6) Ethernet 10/100 RJ45 Socket Header (J7) Cabling Cutout Status LEDs Outer View Reset Button MicroSD/SDHC/SDXC Card Slot Dome cover Built-in Microphone S 4 083236 IMPORTANT: Record the MAC address under the camera base before installing the camera. 8 - User's Manual
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VIVOTEK DI/DO Diagram Please refer to the following illustration for the connection method. GND GND VDC Camera Power VDC Camera Power +12 VDC Switch Switch +12 Input Input VDC Max. Output Output BJT transistor BJT transistor Relay Relay Hardware Reset 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, press the reset button longe
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VIVOTEK Mounting Positions Refer to the diagram on the right for the mounting hole positions and the dimensions of the base plate. SF8174V Camera Base Plate Mounting Positions Camera Mounting Plate Mounting Positions 10 - User's Manual
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VIVOTEK SF8174 User's Manual - 11
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VIVOTEK IMPORTANT: for both SF8174V and SF8174: Refer to the "Panoramic PTZ Installation Guide" in your product CD for design considerations before you proceed with physical installation. The camera is intended to be installed with an SD series speed dome camera in a "Panoramic PTZ" configuration. Users should take the following into account: 1. There is a dominant - subordinate relationship between the fisheye camera and the speed dome. All configurations are done on a PC running the Cali
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VIVOTEK Installation Concerns Note the following when installing the fisheye and speed dome cameras: 1. Mount the cameras closely together, no greater than 1 meter apart. 2. The cameras should be mounted at the height of 3 to 6 meters from the ground, and their lens at approximately the same height. 3. A configuration thus configured can cover a surveillance area of a radius of 10 meters*. 4. Auto tracking, if applied, is designed to track an intruder in a place where human traffic is not
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VIVOTEK Hardware Installation - SF8174V Please refer to page 20 for the installation details of the SF8174. Opening Dome Cover First, use the supplied screwdriver to loosen the four screws and detach the dome cover from the camera base. Then, follow the steps below to install the camera to either a ceiling or a wall. Tamper-proof Screw Remove the stoppers and route cables through the openings. Rubber Stopper on the hole for Power & IO Cables Rubber Seal Plug on the hole for RJ45 Ethernet
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VIVOTEK Connecting RJ45 Ethernet Cable 1 RJ45 Cable Dimension (unit: mm) Rubber Seal Plug Recommended cable gauge: 5 to 8mm Assembly Steps 1. Drill a hole on the rubber seal plug and insert an Ethernet cable through the opening. 2. Strip part of the sheath from the Ethernet cable. 2 3 3. You will need an RJ45 crimping tool to attach the Ethernet wires to a connec- o: white/orange stripe tor. When done, connect the cable to o O: orange solid 1 O 2 the camera’s Ethernet RJ45 socket. g: whit
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VIVOTEK IMPORTANT: Refer to the "Panoramic PTZ Installation Guide" in your product CD for design considerations before you proceed with physical installation. Attach Camera to Mounting Adapter To attach the camera to AM-51A mounting adaptor, Hole marked as D+ 1. Remove the camera's top cov- er. 2. Fasten 2 included screws to the D holes (not the D+ hole). 3. Route cables through the adapter. 4. Align the camera with the mounting adapter and let the 2 screws enter the key holes loc
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VIVOTEK Install to the Ceiling 1. Drill pilot holes into the ceiling. Then hammer four anchors into the holes. 2. Secure the pendant head to the ceiling using four screws. 3. Connect the two white header connectors to the J6 and J7 connectors. 4. Connect the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 socket. 5. You will find a desiccant bag attached to the camera. Replace the desiccant bag included in the camera with the one shipped within the accessory bag. 6. Attach the dome cover to the camera by drivin
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VIVOTEK Wall Mount Bracket Installation Below is a sample procedure using a wall mount bracket and a pendant pipe: 1. Determine a hard surface ceiling location. Use the four mounting holes on the wall mount bracket to mark the positions where holes will be drilled to secure the bracket and routing cables. Note that screws are user-supplied and they should be at least 11mm long. 2. Feed cables through the bracket. 3. Install the pendant pipe. 4. Install the camera to the mounting adapter.
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30~100cm VIVOTEK 7. Install the speed dome camera next to the fisheye, with their lens positioned at approximately the same height. For details about speed dome installation, please refer to its documentation. 8. Connect all cabling, including the IO cables to J6 and J7, and the Ethernet cable to RJ-45 connector. 9. Install the dome cover by fasteninng the anti-tamper screws. NOTE: If DC power is preferred, it should comply with: O/P: 12VDC, 1.5Amin., L.P.S. per IEC 60950-1. User's M
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VIVOTEK Hardware Installation - SF8174 First, open the dome cover by pressing the release button. You may squeeze the opposite edge of the dome cover if the dome cover does not come off easily. Then, follow the steps below to in- stall the camera to either a ceiling or a wall. Slide cover Release button If you plan to route cables from the side of camera, remove the rubber slide cover from the dome cover. Connecting Ethernet Cable & the Power and IO Cable Connect the supplied power & IO ca
