VIVOTEK
User's Manual - 3
Overview
VIVOTEK’s FD8361 is the latest professional-series outdoor fixed dome network camera featuring
superb megapixel image quality and exceptional bandwidth efciency. With day & night functionality and
a weatherproof housing, it is especially suitable for tough outdoor surveillance environments such as
parking lots and streets.
Featuring a 2-megapixel sensor, the FD8361 is able to provide extremely wide coverage with the nest
details. Additionally, the camera is incorporated with high performance H.264 compression technology,
and has adopted a number of innovative bandwidth-efcient technologies built into the camera, including
cropping, ePTZ, and activity adaptive streaming.
In order to adapt to constantly changing outdoor lighting conditions, the FD8361 features an auto-iris
lens to protect from damage induced by direct sunlight. The camera also comes with a removable IR-cut
lter and IR illuminators for superior image quality around the clock. For protection against the elements,
the camera is furnished with an IP66-rated housing and vandal-proof casing to withstand rain, dust, and
vandalism. The PoE-powered heater and fan further enhance the FD8361’s performance and reliability in
extremely cold and warm weather.
The integrated BNC connector allowing the FD8361 to be connected directly to an analog monitor
provides enhanced exibility and usability and ease of installation. Other advanced features include a
3-axis mechanism for exible installation, 802.3af PoE, SD/SDHC card slot, tamper detection, and SIP-
enabled two-way audio. With the included ST7501 32-CH central management software, the FD8361 is
the ultimate camera for demanding outdoor environments.
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 exible 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 rst verify that all contents received are complete according to the Package Contents
listed below. Take note of the warnings in the Quick Installation Guide before the Network Camera is
installed; then carefully read and follow the instructions in the Installation chapter to avoid damage due to
faulty assembly and installation. This also ensures the product is used properly as intended.
The Network Camera is a network device and its use should be straightforward for those who have basic
networking knowledge. It is designed for various applications including video sharing, general security/
surveillance, etc. The Configuration chapter suggests ways to best utilize the Network Camera and
ensure proper operations. For creative and professional developers, the URL Commands of the Network
Camera section serves as a helpful reference to customizing existing homepages or integrating with the
current web server.
Package Contents
■ FD8361 ■ L-type Hex Key Wrench / RJ45 Female/Female
Coupler / Silica Gel / Screws
■ Bottom Base ■ Quick Installation Guide / Warranty Card
■ Power Adapter ■ Software CD
■ Alignment Sticker / Ceiling Hole Template Sticker
Revision History
■ Rev. 1.0: Initial release
■ Rev. 1.1: Corrected tilt angle information and the range of operating temperatures.