VIVOTEK
User's Manual - 3
Overview
VIVOTEK’s FD8361L 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 FD8361L 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 FD8361L 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 FD8361L’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 flexibility and usability and ease of installation� Other advanced features include
a 3-axis mechanism for flexible installation, 802�3af PoE, SD/SDHC card slot, and tamper detection�
With the included ST7501 32-CH recording 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
■ FD8361L
■ Bottom Base
■ Alignment Sticker / Ceiling Hole Template Sticker
■ L-type Hex Key Wrench / RJ45 Female/Female Coupler / Silica Gel / Screws
■ Quick Installation Guide / Warranty Card
■ Software CD