ACTi ACD-2400 User manual

16-channel MPEG-4 1U Video Encoder
ACD-2400
User’s Manual
Ver.080331

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0PRECAUTIONS
1. Read these instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is
operated.
2. Heed all warnings
All warnings on the product and in the instruction manual should be adhered to.
The symbol indicates the following items, please carefully read the
description next to each symbol.
a. Failure to follow the safety instruction given may directly endanger
people, cause damage to the system or to other equipment.
b. The requirements to make this device work, including hardware,
computer settings, network settings, and operation procedures.
c. The tips to make using this device easier, more convenient and more
efficient.
3. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing
to qualified service personnel.
Copyright
This manual is the intellectual property of ACTi and is protected by copyright. All
rights are reserved. No part of this document maybe reproduced or transmitted for any
purpose by any means including electronic or mechanical without the official written
permission from ACTi.
Trademarks
All names used in this manual for hardware and software are probably registered
trademarks of respective companies.
Liability
Every care has been taken during writing this manual. Please inform your local office
if you find any inaccuracies or omissions. We cannot be held responsible for any
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typographical or technical errors and reserve the right to make changes to the product
and manuals without prior notice.
FCC/CE Regulation
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his
own expense.

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Table of Contents
0PRECAUTIONS________________________________________________ 0-1
Copyright __________________________________________________________________ 0-1
Trademarks ________________________________________________________________ 0-1
Liability ___________________________________________________________________ 0-1
FCC/CE Regulation __________________________________________________________ 0-2
1INTRODUCTION ______________________________________________ 1-4
1.1 Package Contents _______________________________________________ 1-4
1.2 Features and Benefits ____________________________________________ 1-5
1.3 Safety Instructions ______________________________________________ 1-7
1.4 Physical Description _____________________________________________ 1-9

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1INTRODUCTION
1.1 Package Contents
ACD-2400 Warranty Card
Product CD Terminal Blocks
Power Cord Bracket
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1.2 Features and Benefits
The 16-channel MPEG-4 1U Video Encoder is a cutting-edge digital video
transmission device. It can compress and transmit 16 channels of real time
images with outstanding images quality (D1, 720x480) at reasonable
bandwidth through a standard TCP/IP network. This 16-channel MPEG-4
1U Video Encoder also provide two-way audio streams along with each
video channel. That’s because it is Ethernet ready and has the powerful
ARM9 SoC and the MPEG-4 compression ASIC inside. In addition, with
these powerful hardware platform, excellent SDK support and powerful
respective apparatuses (eg. the transcoder), this 16-channel MPEG-4 1U
Video Encoder is your best choice building up either conventional IP
surveillance system or intelligent IP surveillance system.
Real-time MPEG-4 Compression
With hardware MPEG-4 compression chip inside, the composite video
inputs can be efficiently compressed into MPEG-4 bit stream without
any delay. The ASIC base compression engine can support not only
CIF, but also FULL D1 image resolution.
Automatic Frame Rate Control
The 16-channel MPEG-4 1U Video Encoder supports
automatic/manual streaming frame rate control, especially for multiple
clients’concurrent access the same video stream in different network
bandwidth.
Digital Time Code Embedded
The “Digital Time Code Embedded”function is to embed the
recording time in the MPEG bit stream. Therefore, each image frame
has its respective time when it is recorded. It is very useful when users
want to find the video at an exact time or between a certain time
intervals.
Built-in Low Latency PPPoE Supported
The Ethernet port is equipped with a low latency PPPoE
(Point-to-Point over Ethernet) which has excellent transmission speed
and enables the 16-channel MPEG-4 1U Video Encoder to connect to
an ADSL or a cable modem.
DDNS Supported

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The 16-channel MPEG-4 1U Video Encoder supports DDNS
(Dynamic Domain Name Server), users can set the 16-channel
MPEG-4 1U Video Encoder at a virtual domain name (such as
cam1.Taipei.xxx) at dynamic IP. Everyone can use the virtual domain
name to view the video anywhere that has the access to the internet.
Build-in Hardware Motion Detection
No more external motion sensors are required. Each 16-channel
MPEG-4 1U Video Encoder can be set up to 3 detection areas. By
tuning the object size and sensitivity, it is very reliable to fit into your
environment. Besides, hardware motion detection delivers better
sensitivity and responds faster than software motion detection.
Bundle Powerful Surveillance Software
To extend the capabilities of the 16-channel MPEG-4 1U Video
Encoder, a powerful surveillance program is included in the package
and is totally free to use. Users can easily utilize the existing PC to be a
digital video recorder. Schedule recording and manual recording keep
every important image recorded in the local hard disk. Reliable and
accurate motion detection with instant warning makes you responsive
in every condition. Quick and simple search and playback function lets
you easily find the images you want.
Software Development Kit Support
The 16-channel MPEG-4 1U Video Encoder can be integrated or
controlled by user’s application program through the Streaming
Library or ActiveX control. With its high level programming interface,
software developer’s time and efforts to is highly reduced.

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1.3 Safety Instructions
Don’t use the power supply with other voltages
This device is likely to be damaged or damage other equipments /
personnel, if you use a power supply with different voltage than the
one included with this device. All warranty of this product will be
voided in the situations above.
Don’t open the housing of the product
Cleaning
Disconnect this video product from the power supply before cleaning.
Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
Water and Moisture
Do not use this video product near water, for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool and the like.
Don’t use accessories not recommended by the manufacturer
Only install this device and the power supply in a dry place
protected from weather
Servicing
Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Damage Requiring service
Disconnect this video product from the power supply immediately and
refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions.
1. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
2. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the video
product.
3. If the video product has been exposed to rain or water directly.

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4. If the video product does not operate normally by following the
operating Instructions in this manual. Adjust only items instructed
in the operation manual as they are proper adjustment. Other
adjustment may result in damage and will often require extensive
work by a qualified technician to restore the video product to its
normal operation.
Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product, ask
the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the
video product is in proper operating condition.

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1.4 Physical Description
1. Channel Number
2. Action LED Indicator
The LED will light up after this video channel has successfully
completed the boot process.
3. LAN LED Indicator
The LEDs indicating when this video channel is transmitting data.
4. Serial Port LED Indicator
LEDs indicating when serial port is active.
5. Video Input
Each channel supports one analog video input of composite signal
with BNC connector
6. Reset Button
Step 1: Switch off 16-channel MPEG-4 1U Video Encoder by
disconnecting the power cable
Step 2: Using a suitable pointed object, press and continue to hold
the Reset Button depressed. While continuing to hold the reset
button depressed, reconnect the power cable.
Step 3: Keep holding the reset button depressed around 6 seconds,
release the reset button. The unit will start up with factory default
settings.
7. ETHERNET Port
The 16-channel MPEG-4 1U Video Encoder connects to the
Ethernet via a standard RJ45 connector. Supporting NWAY, this
16-channel MPEG-4 1U Video Encoder can auto detect the speed
of local network segment (10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet). The
Ethernet port is for FTTH and can connect to a xDSL or cable
modem.

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8. AC Power Input
100-240V AC 50/60Hz Power Input.
9. Power Switch
16-channel MPEG-4 1U Video Encoder power switch.
10. Terminal Blocks
The 16-channel MPEG-4 1U Video Encoder supports two alarm
input and two alarm output. DI: Logic Level 0: 0~0.4V; Logic
Level 1: 3.3~30V DO: Logic Level 0: 0.1~0.6V; Logic
Level1: 2.4~5V
PIN
NAME
DESCRIPTION
RS-485
RS-422
RS-232*
1
GND
Ground Pin
2
Tx+
D+
Tx+
Tx
3
Tx-
D-
Tx-
4
GND
Ground Pin
5
Rx+
Rx+
Rx
6
Rx-
Rx-
7
GND
Ground Pin
8
DO2
Digital Output 2
9
DO1
Digital Output 1
10
DI2
Digital Input 2
11
DI1
Digital Input 1
12
GND
Ground Pin
13
AUDIO GND
Audio Ground Pin

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14
AUDIO OUT
Audio Output
15
AUDIO GND
Audio Ground Pin
14
AUDIO IN
Audio Input
* RS-232 mode requires user to set the jumpers inside the
16-channel MPEG-4 1U Video Encoder.
Bcause opening the 16-channel MPEG-4 1U Video Encoder will
void the warranty, please contact your distributor for how to
switch to RS-232 mode.
11. Channel Number