VIVOTEK
4 - User's Manual
Overview
VIVOTEK IP8172/72P are professional box cameras offering 5-Megapixel or 1080p Full HD
resolution with superb image quality up to 30 fps. Featuring 5-Megapixel resolution and high-
performance H.264/MPEG-4/MJPEG compression technology, the IP8172/72P offer extra-
smooth video and wide coverage.
The IP8172P comes with a P-iris lens, which controls the iris with extreme precision with its
built-in stepper motor, it maintains the iris opening at an optimal level at all times, resulting in
superior image clarity and depth of field.
In addition, the IP8172/72P are equipped with a focus assist button to allow users to precisely
adjust the camera focus. After pushing the focus assist button on the camera unit, an indicator
will be displayed onscreen with detailed focus information, which will change in accordance with
the manual adjustment. Moreover, continuing to push the button will zoom in on the target area
for fine tuning, resulting in better usability and picture clarity.
The IP8172/72P can be also connected directly to an analog monitor with a BNC connector,
providing integrators with more flexibility and hassle-free installation for a variety of applications.
Other high-end features such as WDR enhancement, multiple streams, video cropping,
ePTZ, SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot, PoE, and the included 32-CH recording software make
the IP8172/72P is indisputably the top choice for reliable and high performance megapixel
surveillance.
Revision History
■ Rev. 1.0: Initial release
■ Rev. 1.1: Added information for the P-iris model, IP8172P, with description in Media > Image >
Exposure.
■ Rev. 1.1a: Updated product specifications at the end of the document.
