ACTi ACD-2000Q Instructions for use

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4-CH Quad Video Server
ACD-2000Q/ACD-2000QT
Ver. 090327
Hardware User’s Manual

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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.
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
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,
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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
Trademarks ..................................................................................................................................0-1
Liability........................................................................................................................................0-1
FCC/CE Regulation.....................................................................................................................0-1
1INTRODUCTION............................................................................................. 1-1
1.1 Package Contents................................................................................................1-1
1.2 Features and Benefits..........................................................................................1-2
1.3 Safety Instructions ..............................................................................................1-4
1.4 Physical Description............................................................................................1-6
1.5 Basic Connections ...............................................................................................1-9
1.6 Product Specification........................................................................................1-10

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1INTRODUCTION
1.1 Package Contents
ACD-2000Q Warranty Card
Software CD Terminal Blocks & Screws
Power Adaptor (Option)
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1.2 Features and Benefits
This 4-CH Quad Video Server is a cutting-edge digital video transmission
device. It can compress and transmit real time images with outstanding
images quality at reasonable bandwidth through a standard TCP/IP network.
That’s because it is Ethernet (LAN and WAN) 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 (e.g. the transcoder), this 4-CH Quad Video Server is
your best choice building up either conventional IP surveillance system or
intelligent IP surveillance system.
zReal-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.
zDigital 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 was recorded. It is very useful when users want to
find the video at an exact time or between a certain time intervals.
zDDNS Supported
The video server supports DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Server), users
can set this IP device 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.
zBuild-in Hardware Motion Detection
No more external motion sensors are required. Each video server 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.
zBundle Powerful Surveillance Software
To extend the capabilities of the video server, a powerful surveillance
program is included in the package and is very free to use. Users can easily
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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.
zSoftware Development Kit Support
The video server 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
zDon’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.
zDon’t open the housing of the product
zCleaning
Disconnect this video product from the power supply before cleaning.
zAttachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
zWater 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.
zDon’t use accessories not recommended by the manufacturer
zOnly install this device and the power supply in a dry place
protected from weather
zServicing
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.
zDamage 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 those controls
that are covered by the instruction manual as an improper
adjustment . Other controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the
video product to its normal operation.
zSafety 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. Audio Input / Output
The video server supports one audio input and output with
earphone jack
2. CAM1, CAM2, CAM3 and CAM4
Analog Video Input of Composite Signal with BNC Connectors.
3. Action LED Indicator
The LED will light up after video server has successfully
completed the boot process.
4. Serial Port LED Indicator
LEDs indicating when serial port is active.
5. Reset Button
Step 1: Switch off video server 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.