ACTi ACD-2100 User manual

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Video Server
ACD-2100
Ver. 080619
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 Mounting the Video Server................................................................................1-9
1.6 Basic Connections .............................................................................................1-10
1.7 Product Specification........................................................................................1-11

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1INTRODUCTION
1.1 Package Contents
ACD-2100 WarrantyCard
Software CD Terminal Blocks & Screws
Power Adaptor (Option)
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1.2 Features and Benefits
This IP device is a cutting-edge digital video transmission device. It can
compress and transmit real time images with outstanding images quality
(D1, 720x480) at reasonable bandwidth through a standard TCP/IP network.
That is 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 (e.g. the transcoder), this IP device 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
This IP device 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 IP device 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 IP outdoor rugged dome series, a
powerful surveillance program is included in the package and is very free

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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.
zSoftware Development Kit Support
This IP device 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
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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. Video Input / Outpu
The IP device supports one analog video input and output of
composite signal with BNC connectors
2. Audio Input / Output
The IP device supports one audio input and output with earphone
jack
3. Dip Switch for Serial Port
RS-485 or RS-422 pin define (default is RS-485)
RS-232 pin define
4. Action LED Indicator
The LED will light up after IP device has successfully completed
the boot process.
5. Serial Port LED Indicator
LEDs indicating when serial port is active.
6. Reset Button
Step 1: Switch off IP device by disconnecting the power cable

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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. Terminal Blocks Pin 1~6
The IP device 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
Please find Support package” TS-00045” for details.
PIN NAME DESCRIPTION
1 DO1 Digital Output 1
2 DO2 Digital Output 2
3 GND Ground Pin
4 DI1 Digital Input 1
5 DI2 Digital Input 2
6 GND Ground Pin
8. Terminal Blocks Pin 7~12
Pin 7~10: RS232/422/485. Default mode is RS-485
Pin 11~12: DC 12V power input
DESCRIPTION
PIN NAME
RS-485 RS-422 RS-232
7 Tx+ D+ Tx+ Tx
8 Tx- D- Tx-
9 Rx+ Rx+ Rx
10 Rx- Rx-
11 12V Power Input (DC +12V)

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12 GND
Ground Pin of Power Input &
RS-232
9. Ethernet Port
The IP device connects to the Ethernet via a standard RJ45
connector. Supporting NWAY, this IP device can auto detect the
speed of local network segment (10Base-T/100Base-TX
Ethernet).

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1.5 Mounting the Video Server

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1.6 Basic Connections
Follow the procedures below to connect the IP device to the respective
apparatuses.
1. Connect an analog monitor to IP device video out (BNC connector).
2. Connect the power adaptor to IP device
3. Connect IP device’s ethernet port to an Ethernet (RJ45 connectors)..
4. Connect a PC to the Ethernet hub (RJ45 connectors)

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1.7 Product Specification