VITEK Product Technical FAQs
Answers to the most commonly asked questions about VITEK products and service.
Click the Windows home button and search for Internet Explorer. Right click the shortcut that appears and choose Run as Administrator.
There are 3 ways to do this:
- Enable NAT in the network settings of your recorder and then get the QR Code serial number from the Information screen. Go to autonat.com and input the QR Codes serial number and login information. This should be done through Internet Explorer running as an Administrator.
- For static IP addresses from your ISP: Port forward the HTTP & Server port. Go to yougetsignal.com and “Port Forwarding Tester” to check if the ports are opened. Open up IE as an administrator and type in the external IP address and log in.
- For Dynamic IP addresses from your ISP: We’ll use vitekivpddns.com as an example
Open IE and navigate to www.vitekivpddns.com and create an account. After account is created go to the DDNS settings in your recorder, in the DDNS Type select “vitekivpddns.com” In the Domain Name, type in desired name to use i.e. “123main.vitekivpddns.com” User name is the user name that you used to create the account at www.vitekivpddns.com and Password is the password you created at www.vitekivpddns.com
Click on Retrieve Password, if you set up a security question type in the answer; if not click on Dynamic Password. Take a photo of what appears on the screen and have an authorized dealer email it to us at techsupport@vitekcctv.com. One of our technicians will reply with the password to reset it to default (123456).
Drag and drop the VMS application to your desktop and open the software from there.
Upgrade to the Spire DVR Viewer and input the network information from you recorder into the app. You will need the IP or DDNS address the port numbers, User name and password for you recorder
Most likely you are connecting to your recorder using a local IP address, such as 129.168.x.x or 10.x.x.xThese IP address only work when you are within the facility where the recorder is located. To access the recorder when away from the facility use the external IP address or DDNS name.
Open app and in the upper left hand corner there are 3 lines, tap on the lines to open another page of the app. Select Push Settings and turn off selected device.
After connection to the recorder using IE go to the upper right hand corner and locate the sprocket/gear and left click on it, a dropdown menu will open then select Compatibility View Settings. After settings box opens click on “Add” to add the webpage, and then click Close. Webpage will refresh and will ask to run add on, click OK.
An iPad by default only display apps that are written for iPad only, Please set your iPad to search for iPhone apps.
Cameras with IR lights require more power at night, check power supply and make sure the camera is getting enough power.
While twist-on BNC’s are quick and easy to use since there is no special tool needed you should always use either crimp-on or compression BNC’s, Twist-on BNC’s will loosen over time and cause image problems.
If your cameras have IR lights there might be a reflection from part of the structure that the cameras is mounted too or in its field of view, aim the camera away from reflective surfaces.
IP cameras can be up to 328’ (100 meters) from a switch or the recorder, any farther than that you will need an extender (VT-P2EX) or another switch.
Older firmware is on the recorder, please update Firmware.
Yes, most DVRs will accept additional HDDs and can be upgraded to a higher capacity. Check with your VITEK Specialist to determine the maximum limit for your DVR / NVR.
Make sure the DVR / NVR is set to record on motion.
- You may also change the picture quality or resolution to be lower than the default.
- The frame rate of each camera may also be adjusted (depending on the DVR / NVR) from the default setting to a step lower rate
- Make sure you are using the proper CAT5 cable and connectors (RJ45) (see manual for proper color combination of the cable).
- Check the Network (IP) setting of the Make sure you have consistency with your network IP address range.
- Make sure the IP address you are using is not also assigned to another unit (PC) or you might have an IP conflict. * Remember that the IP address must be different on all machines but the subnet mask and the gateway must always be the
VITEK Tech support is available 7:00am to 8:00pm PST, Monday~Friday, Excluding major U.S. holidays.
Email: TechSupport@vitekcctv.com
Phone: (888) 848-3570 / (661) 294-8043
Web: Contact VITEK Tech Support
Follow this VIDEO LINK for instructions on how to drag and drop an entire site(s) into your VMS / Monitor multiple locations in one group.