ACTi V31 User manual

Introduction
This guide contains all the information you need to quickly setup the Video Encoder. For detailed information on installations or operations, please refer to
the Hardware Manual and Firmware Manual on ACTi website (www.acti.com).
Device Overview
V31
Step 1: Unpack the Device
Check if the package comes with the following items:
Video Encoder Power Cord
Terminal Blocks
• Digital & Audio Input/Output
• Audio Output & Serial
Communication
1 Power LED
2 Serial Port 1 Activity LED
3 Serial Port 2 Activity LED
4 Video Input LEDs
(V31: 8 channels / V32: 16 channels)
5 Memory Card Slot
6 Video Input Connectors
(V31: 8 channels / V32: 16 channels)
7 Reset Button
8 Ethernet Port
9 AC Power Input
10
Power Switch
V31
11
Digital Input/Output Connectors (1~8)
12
Audio Input Connectors (1~8)
13
Serial Port Connectors (1~2)
14
Audio Output Connector
V32
11
Digital Input/Output Connectors (9~16)
12
Audio Input Connectors (9~16)
13
Digital Input/Output Connectors (1~8)
14
Audio Input Connectors (1~8)
15
Serial Port Connectors (1~2)
16
Audio Output Connector
4 65
2
1
3
7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14
V32
4 5
2
1
9 10
3
7 8
11 12 15 16
6
13 14
Socket Converter
Rack Mount Ears Screws
Mount the device on a 19” rack.
Step 2: Mount the Device
1. Attach the ears on each
side of the Encoder using
the bundled screws.
2. Secure the Encoder onto the
rack using four (4) screws.
Note: Use the screws that
came with the rack; or, purchase
applicable screws for rack
mounting.
Step 3: Connect the Device
Basic Connection Example
Network Switch
PC
Analog Camera 1 Analog Camera 2 Analog Camera 3 Analog Camera 4 Analog Camera 5 Analog Camera 6 Analog Camera 7 Analog Camera 8
Power Source
Maximum supported cameras:
• V31 up to 8
analog cameras
• V32 up to 16
analog cameras
Back
Front
Back
Front

Step 5: Log-in
www.ac.com
Quick Installation Guide
Default
Account: admin
Password: 123456
1. On the Login page, type the Account and Password.
2. Select Language, if
necessary.
3. Click Login.
The Live View screen
appears.
4. Click to access the
Setup menu to modify
the Encoder settings.
For more detailed instructions, please refer to the “Firmware
Manual” downloadable from the website (www.acti.com).
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By IP Utility
a. Download IP Utility
from our website
(www.acti.com).
b. Run IP Utility to
start searching for
network devices.
c. Click the IP address
of the Encoder.
On Network with DHCP Server / Router (Automatic IP)
1. Connect the device and the PC within the same network segment. Once
connected, an IP address will be assigned to the Encoder.
2. Find the Encoder via Windows Explorer or IP Utility.
3. The Web Congurator appears with the IP address of the Encoder on
the URL bar. Login to access the Encoder.
Note: For full functionality, it is recommended to use Microsoft Internet Explorer®.
When using non-IE browsers, free 3rd party software plug-ins may be required.
Refer to the device Firmware Manual for more information.
By Windows Explorer
a. Go to Start > My
Computer > Network.
b. Double-click on the device name.
On Network without DHCP Server (Default IP)
1. Ifnecessary,conguretheIPsettingsofyourPCtomatchwiththe
network segment of the Encoder.
Step 4: Access the Device
2. Open a web browser and type 192.168.0.100 on the URL address bar.
The Web Congurator appears. Login to access the Encoder.
Encoder Defaults
IP Address:
192.168.0.100
Subnet:
255.255.255.0
PC can be assigned with
IP Address:
192.168.0.99 or
192.168.0.101 or 192.168.0.102
and so on
Subnet:
255.255.255.0
How to congure the PC IP address?
Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center >
Change adapter settings. Then follow the steps below:
1
2
3
4
Note: For full functionality, it is recommended to use Microsoft Internet Explorer®.
When using non-IE browsers, free 3rd party software plug-ins may be required.
Refer to the device Firmware Manual for more information.
ACTi Connecting Vision and its logo are registered trademarks of ACTi Corporation.
Microsoft®and Windows®are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
All other products or company names mentioned in this document are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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V31 (8-Channel)
V32 (16-Channel)