ACTi SED-2120 User manual

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Video Server
SED-2120
Ver. 061031
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.
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. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:(1)this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2)this device must accept any interference received.Including interference that may
cause undesired operations.
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................................................................................................ 0-2
Copyright.....................................................................................................................................0-2
Trademarks ..................................................................................................................................0-2
Liability........................................................................................................................................0-2
FCC/CE Regulation.....................................................................................................................0-3
1INTRODUCTION............................................................................................. 1-1
1.1 Package Contents................................................................................................1-1
1.2 Features and Benefits..........................................................................................1-2
1.3 Safety Instructions ..............................................................................................1-4
1.4 Minimum System Requirements .......................................................................1-5
1.5 Physical Description............................................................................................1-6
2INSTALLATION .............................................................................................. 2-9
2.1 Mounting the Video Server................................................................................2-9
2.2 Basic Connections .............................................................................................2-10

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1INTRODUCTION
1.1 Package Contents
SED-2120 Warranty Card
Software CD Terminal Blocks & Screws
Power Adaptor (Option)
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1.2 Features and Benefits
The Video server 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’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 (eg. the transcoder), this 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.
zQoS Enabled Video Streaming
For real-time video streaming requirements, the Video server
implemented the 802.1pQ features inside the SoC as the streaming
engine to make sure the video streaming package is forwarded faster
than normal TCP/UDP packet.
zAutomatic Frame Rate Control
The Video server supports automatic/manual streaming frame rate
control, especially for multiple clients concurrent access the same
video stream in different network bandwidth.
zIndustry Temperature support
The Video server SED-2120T model supports industry temperature -30
degree to 70 degree.
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.
zBuild-in LAN and WAN (Low Latency PPPoE Supported) Ports

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The Video server provides two RJ-45 connectors. One is WAN and the
other is LAN. The WAN port connects to the internet and LAN port
connects to the local network. Since the internet’s bandwidth is very
critical, the WAN port is equipped with a low latency PPPoE
(Point-to-Point over Ethernet) which has excellent transmission speed
and enables the Video server to connect to an ADSL or a cable
modem.
zDDNS Supported
The Video server supports DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Server),
users can set the Video server 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 respond 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 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.
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
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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.
4. If the video product does not operate normally by following the

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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.
1.4 Minimum System Requirements
CPU
Pentinum 4 2.4GHz and above
Hard Disk 40 GB or above
Memory 256 MB or above
Operating System Windows XP with SP2 or above / Windows 2000 with SP4 or
above
Video Resolution SVGA or XGA with 1024x768 resolution

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1.5 Physical Description
1. Video Input / Output
The video server supports one analog video input and output of
composite signal with BNC connectors
2. Dip Switch for Serial Port
RS-485 or RS-422 pin define (default is RS-485)
RS-232 pin define
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

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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.
6. Terminal Blocks Pin 1~6
The video server 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
7. 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

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10 Rx- Rx-
11 12V Power Input (DC +12V)
12 GND Ground Pin of Power Input &
RS-232
8. LAN Port
The Video server connects to the LAN (local area network) via a
standard RJ45 connector. Supporting NWAY, this Video server
can auto detect the speed of local network segment
(10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet).
9. WAN Port
The Video server connects to the WAN (wide area network) via a
standard RJ45 connector. Supporting NWAY, this Video server
can auto detect the speed of local network segment
(10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet). The WAN port is for FTTH
and can connect to a xDSL or cable modem.

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2INSTALLATION
2.1 Mounting the Video Server
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2.2 Basic Connections
Follow the procedures below to connect the video server to the respective
apparatuses.
1. Connect an analog monitor to video server video out (BNC connector).

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2. Connect the power adaptor to video server
3. Connect the video server’s LAN port to an Ethernet (RJ45 connectors)
4. Connect a PC to the Ethernet hub (RJ45 connectors)
Note: software installation please refers to Software User Manual.