ACTi ACD-2200 User manual

4-channel MPEG4 Video Encoder
ACD-2200
User’s Manual
Ver.070831

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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-2200 Warranty Card
Product CD Terminal Blocks & Screws
Power Adaptor (Option)
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1.2 Features and Benefits
The 4-channel MPEG4 Video Encoder is a cutting-edge digital video
transmission device. It can compress and transmit two channels of real time
images with outstanding images quality (D1, 720x480) at reasonable
bandwidth through a standard TCP/IP network. This 4-channel MPEG4
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 4-channel MPEG4 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 4-channel MPEG4 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 was recorded. It is very useful when
users want to find the video at an exact time or between a certain time
intervals.
Build-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 4-channel MPEG4 Video Encoder to connect to an
ADSL or a cable modem.
DDNS Supported
The 4-channel MPEG4 Video Encoder supports DDNS (Dynamic

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Domain Name Server), users can set the 4-channel MPEG4 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 4-channel MPEG4
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
respond faster than software motion detection.
Bundle Powerful Surveillance Software
To extend the capabilities of the 4-channel MPEG4 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 4-channel MPEG4 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 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.
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.