VLCAM230 - Video Conferencing System Vivolink - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Video Conferencing Camera
Brand	Vivolink
Model	VLCAM230
Image Sensor	1/2.8-inch CMOS
Resolution	1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Frame Rate	Up to 30 fps
Lens	12x optical zoom
Field of View	72.5° (wide)
Connectivity	Ethernet (RJ45)
Network Protocols	TCP/IP, HTTP, RTSP, RTMP
Video Compression	H.264, H.265
Audio	Built-in microphone
Control	Web GUI, remote control
Power Supply	12V DC
Power Consumption	< 12W
Dimensions (W x H x D)	200 x 150 x 150 mm
Weight	1.5 kg
Mounting	Tripod, ceiling mount
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C
Maintenance	Clean with soft dry cloth
Warranty	2 years

Frequently Asked Questions - VLCAM230 Vivolink

How do I connect the Vivolink VLCAM230 to my network?

Connect the camera to your router using an Ethernet cable. Then log into the camera's Web GUI to configure the IP address. You can use DHCP or set a static IP. Default IP is 192.168.5.163.

What is the default IP address of the VLCAM230?

The default IP address is 192.168.5.163.

How do I log in to the camera's Web GUI?

Open a web browser and go to the camera's IP address. The default username is admin and password is admin.

How do I change the IP address of the VLCAM230?

Log in to the Web GUI, go to Configurations > Ethernet, change the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway, then click Save.

How do I set the DNS server on the camera?

In the Web GUI, under Configurations > Ethernet, select DNS. Enter the preferred and alternative DNS server IP addresses, then click Save.

What should I do if I forgot the static IP address of the camera?

Press the keys *, #, Manual (in that order) on the camera to reset the IP address to the default 192.168.5.163.

How do I stream video from the VLCAM230 to YouTube?

First create a YouTube event and obtain the Stream Key and Stream URL. Then, in the camera's Web GUI, enter those values into the Host Address and Stream Name fields respectively. Ensure audio is enabled on YouTube if needed, then click 'Go Live' on YouTube.

Can I use a static IP address for the camera?

Yes, it is recommended to use a static IP address. Set it under Configurations > Ethernet to avoid address changes.

How do I find my PC's IP address to set the camera's network?

On Windows, open Command Prompt and type ipconfig. Look for the IPv4 address, subnet mask, and default gateway to determine the network range.

What are the default login credentials for the VLCAM230?

The default username is admin and the default password is admin.

USER MANUAL VLCAM230 Vivolink

VLCAM230 Streaming via

YouTube

This guide will help you to quickly and easy set up your camera to be able to stream via your YouTube channel.

First you need to connect the camera to the network and configure the settings in the Camera Web GUI to your own networks settings. You can choose DHCP, or you can set your own IP Address and DNS. It is recommended to use static IP Addresses.

1.

Check your IP settings on your PC and on your Router so you know what IP Address to give the VLCAM230.

• Open Command Prompt
• Type: ipconfig
  • Information will show like below example:
  IPv4...192.168.1.11
  Subnet Mask... 255.255.255.0
  Default Gateway... 192.168.1.1

From this information you will know what IP range you should put the camera in.

2.

Change the cameras IP Address to this for example: 192.168.1.163 but first you need to connect to the camera.

• Change you PC's IP Address to 192.168.5.2
• Plug in the network cable between your PC and the camera
• Log in to the cameras Web GUI via the default IP Address 192.168.5.163 in your browser
• Choose English as language
• User: admin Pass: admin
• Select "Configurations" from the top tabs

3.

Changing the cameras IP Address. Select "Ethernet" in the left menu and fill in the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway.

• The Cameras IP Address is by default 192.168.5.163
• The Subnet Mask is by default 255.255.255.0
- The Default Gateway is the IP Address of your Router which your camera will be connected to. In the example below the Default Gateway's default IP Address is 192.168.1.1. In this example it is not changed
• The Mac Address should not be changed
- Remember to press "Save"

4.

Under the "Ethernet" menu you can select "DNS". Type in the IP Address of the router in the "Preferred DNS Server" field. If you have an Alternative DNS Server you can fill it in here. Press "Save".

DNS

Preferred DNS Server

192.168.1.1

Alternative DNS Server

197.84.84.84

Save

NOTE:

To find your DNS Server info, you can look it up in the Network Settings on your PC or MAC. DNS Server info can be found when logged in to your router.

Important: If you have made a static IP Address on your camera and you have forgotten the IP, you can reset the IP Address to the default by typing these three keys in below order:

* # Manual

5.

Create an event on YouTube and get the following info from YouTube. Youtube will give you two keys "Stream Key" and "Stream URL".

Fill these two keys into the "Host Address" and "Stream Name" in the camera settings.

6.

Youtube may need an open audio stream configuration to push the stream normally. The Audio can be turned ON or OFF from the Youtube streaming platform.

7.

Ready to stream! From the Youtube streaming platform you can "Go Live" now. It might take a short while from opening Youtube to get the stream feed preview from your camera.