Alinking ALS-7721 User manual

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Version 2.3
Date: 2010.03.29
Firmware Version: 1.00

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FCCClassAVerification
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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.
You are cautioned that any change or modifications to the equipment not expressly approve by
the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate such equipment.
CEClassA
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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Content
Content ...........................................................................................................................................................3
Introduction....................................................................................................................................................6
Features and Advantages.........................................................................................................................6
Packaging Contents....................................................................................................................................7
System Instructions........................................................................................................................................8
Wiring of the product...............................................................................................................................8
LED....................................................................................................................................................9
VIDEO IN..........................................................................................................................................9
MIC IN...............................................................................................................................................9
LINE IN.............................................................................................................................................9
LINE OUT.......................................................................................................................................10
Reset (Button)..................................................................................................................................10
Power ...............................................................................................................................................10
SD Card............................................................................................................................................10
LAN Socket .....................................................................................................................................11
USB..................................................................................................................................................11
External Alarm & RS485.................................................................................................................11
Hardware Installation ............................................................................................................................12
Bracket Installation................................................................................................................................14
Camera Setting...........................................................................................................................................15
Enter the Main Page..................................................................................................................................17
Camera Main Page...................................................................................................................................18
Logo.........................................................................................................................................................19
Product Name........................................................................................................................................19
Language................................................................................................................................................19
Video Socure..........................................................................................................................................20
Video Format..........................................................................................................................................21
View Size ................................................................................................................................................21
Streaming ...............................................................................................................................................22
UDP..................................................................................................................................................22
TCP..................................................................................................................................................22
HTTP................................................................................................................................................22
Color ........................................................................................................................................................23
Brightness ........................................................................................................................................23
Sharpness .........................................................................................................................................23
Hue...................................................................................................................................................23
Contrast............................................................................................................................................23
Saturation.........................................................................................................................................23
Set to default....................................................................................................................................23
Alert .........................................................................................................................................................24
Feature Column.....................................................................................................................................25
Alert Message ..................................................................................................................................25
Disable .............................................................................................................................................26
Alert Message Text ..........................................................................................................................26
Clear.................................................................................................................................................27
Alert Snapshot..................................................................................................................................27
Control Panel ...................................................................................................................................28
Camera Direction.............................................................................................................................29
PTZ Device......................................................................................................................................29
Camera Speed ..................................................................................................................................29
ZOOM..............................................................................................................................................30

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Focus................................................................................................................................................30
AUX.................................................................................................................................................30
Preset:...............................................................................................................................................31
Tour..................................................................................................................................................32
Shortcuts.................................................................................................................................................33
+ZOOM IN ......................................................................................................................................33
-ZOOM OUT...................................................................................................................................33
Original Size ....................................................................................................................................34
Full Screen.......................................................................................................................................34
Jitter Time ........................................................................................................................................34
Record..............................................................................................................................................35
Snapshot...........................................................................................................................................35
Version .............................................................................................................................................35
Shortcut Bar ...........................................................................................................................................36
Microphone......................................................................................................................................36
Buzzer..............................................................................................................................................37
Path ..................................................................................................................................................38
Path ..................................................................................................................................................38
Filename Prefix................................................................................................................................38
Record Limit....................................................................................................................................39
Snapshoot.........................................................................................................................................39
Record..............................................................................................................................................39
Shortcut Bar Message..................................................................................................................40
System setting..............................................................................................................................................41
Basic Setting.................................................................................................................................................42
Basic Setting > System ........................................................................................................................42
Basic Setting > System > System....................................................................................................42
Basic Setting > System > System Log.............................................................................................43
Basic Setting > Video/Image ...............................................................................................................44
Basic Setting > Video / Image > Video............................................................................................44
Basic Setting > Video / Image > PreProc / Overlay.........................................................................48
Basic Setting > Audio............................................................................................................................49
Basic Setting > User .............................................................................................................................50
Basic Setting > User > User Setting ................................................................................................50
Basic Setting > Network.......................................................................................................................53
Basic Setting > Network > Network (Wired Network Setting).......................................................53
Basic Setting > Network > Service..................................................................................................54
Basic Setting > Network > Streaming .............................................................................................55
Basic Setting > Network > PPPoE (Dial-up Networking Setting) ..................................................56
Basic Setting > Network > DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Server).............................................58
Basic Setting > Network > UPnP (Universal Plug and Play)..........................................................59
Basic Setting > Network > SMTP Server (mail server setting).......................................................62
Basic Setting > Network > Samba...................................................................................................63
Basic Setting > Network > Notification of IP address Change .......................................................64
Basic Setting > Network > Multicast...............................................................................................65
Basic Setting > Date/Time ...................................................................................................................66
Basic Setting > IP Filter........................................................................................................................67
Basic Setting > Storage........................................................................................................................68
Application Setting > Event..................................................................................................................69
Application Setting > Event > Event Setting...................................................................................69
Application Setting > Event > Trigger (Manual test the response) .................................................79
Application Setting > Event > Event Servers (Upload Server).......................................................81
Application Setting > Recording List ..................................................................................................86
Application Setting > Motion Detection..............................................................................................89

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Application Setting > Blind Detection .................................................................................................90
Application Setting > Privacy Maskv ..................................................................................................91
Application Setting > Firmware upgrade ...........................................................................................92
Application Setting > Factory Default.................................................................................................94
Application Setting > Reboot...............................................................................................................96
Appendix A: System Requirements .......................................................................................................97
Minimum System Requirements.........................................................................................................97
Appendix B: External Alarm & RS485.....................................................................................................98
ALARM INPUT：...................................................................................................................................99
ALARM OUTPUT：..............................................................................................................................99
PTZ (Speed Dome)：...........................................................................................................................99
Appendix C: Change the Internet Explorer Settings......................................................................101
Appendix D: Set up the Router setting with the video server ........................................................102
Appendix E: DDNS Application.............................................................................................................103
How to apply and setup the DDNS service?...................................................................................103
How to check if the DDNS service is successful?..........................................................................108
Appendix F: Mobile Application ..........................................................................................................109
Symbain System..................................................................................................................................112
iPhone System.....................................................................................................................................115
Appendix G: Support the Cellular / Mobile Phone List..................................................................119
Appendix H: Multicast Application......................................................................................................120
H264 (Main) .........................................................................................................................................122
H264 (Sub) ...........................................................................................................................................123
Motion JPEG........................................................................................................................................124
Appendix I: Troubleshooting and FAQs..............................................................................................127

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Introduction
ALS-7721 is a multi-functional 2CH H.264 Video Server. Unlike traditional video server,
ALS-7721 has a built-in high power CPU and H.264 encode chip to provide users with a
mechanism for the security or remote monitoring applications. ALS-7721 can support the high
resolution real time image each channel (2CH D1 30FPS), and it can deliver triplex video streams
simultaneously (Motion JPEG and H.264), allowing for optimization in image quality and bandwidth.
The product offers the many application function such as two-way audio, DDNS, samba, FTP, Mail,
Multicast, QoS, blind detection, motion detection, privacy mask, event management and multi-level
passwords for meeting user variety level of security needs.
This product is easy to install, convenient to operate.
ALINKING product is your safety partner.
Features and Advantages
ALS-7721 can operate smoothly without the need to install additional software or hardware. All you
need is a PC that is equipped with IE browser (6.0 or above) and connect the Internet Camera to
the network to monitor the pre-set places remotely. ALS-7721 can provide you with protection of
your personal, home, and property security.
Resolution: NTSC - 704 x 480 ; PAL - 704 x 576 / 2CH D1 30 FPS
Triplex Video Stream Simultaneously
Dual Coding of the H264/MJPEG
Mobile Phone View Support (WM6 / Symbian / Android / iPhone).
2 Way Audio (external MIC IN x 1, LINE IN x 2, LINE OUT x 1).
Built-in smart detection (Motion / Blind) to monitor abnormal situations automatically and transmit
real-time trigger command actively as preset;
Built-in intelligent dynamic video detection for automatic monitoring of abnormal situations and
sending a real-time trigger signal according to the active settings.
Dynamic IP domain name support for use of the product at locations where fixed IP is not
available
User permission can be set based on different levels to ensure the security of the camera and
protection of the property.
The simple and clear design is suitable for airports, train stations, office buildings, large
gymnasiums, warehouses, factories, shopping malls and schools.
Support SD Card and external USB device connection.

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Packaging Contents
ALS-7721 is provided with the following accessories. Please contact your dealer if any one of the
following is missing.
1. ALS-7721 2. 12V DC Power Adapter
3. Bracket x 2 4. Screw x 4
5. Terminal x 2 6. Quick Guide
7. CD ROM (Manual & Software)

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System Instructions
Wiring of the product
N.O. Item Illustration Note
1 LED Power LED
2 VIDEO IN 2 x BNC Video Input Connection
3 MIC IN 1 x External connect the Microphone
4 LINE IN 2 x External connect the Line in audio device
5 LINE OUT 1 x External connect the Speaker
6 Reset Reset Default Button
7 Power DC12V Power Connection
8 SD Card Standard SD Card Slot
9 LAN Socket 10/100 RJ45 Network Connection
10 USB USB 2.0 Interface
11 External Alarm TTL Alarm & RS485 & DC12V Connection
2 3 4
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LED
The camera uses a high-luminance red LED to display the power information.
VIDEO IN
Plug the video source into the Video input to get the image.
NOTE：
The Video interface was used a BNC connector. If the camera does not use BNC, please consult your dealer or retailer
to purchase or buy the adapter to use.
MIC IN
Connect a normal microphone with 3.5mm phone jack to the "MIC IN".
LINE IN
Connect the LINE IN devices s (e.g. MP3, DVD Player and Amplifier microphone) to the "LINE IN"
socket. If ALS-7721 will be connected the normal microphone, it must gain the audio signal
(Through the amplifier) before connected.
Mic
Mp3
Bulit in mic in CCTV
DVD
or
or

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LINE OUT
Connect a audio devices (e.g. speaker) to the “LINE OUT” socket.
NOTE：
Two-Way Audio communication must be completed the MIC IN and LINE OUT connection
Reset (Button)
After turn on the machine, press in this hole for 5~10 seconds via a sharp object to reset to default
settings.
Power
Please connect the product to a power supply from the DC Power Inlet. The power inlet of this
product is non-polarized. The product can automatically determine the type of the incoming
current.
Attention: Please take notice of connection of positive and negative electrode. Wrong connection will damage
the camera.
SD Card
ALS-7721 can support the SD Card and SDHC Card, and the storage range is from 2G~32G.
ALS-7721 will detect the device automatically then it will display the information on Setting > Basic
Setting > Storage.

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LAN Socket
Provide the Ethernet 10/100 base network speed, and insert the LAN cable in the LAN socket.
USB
This USB interface can support all USB storage devices from Market: USB flash driver, USB
External 2.5 HDD and USB External 3.5 HDD. It can provide the little electric power for these
USB drivers, so the USB External 3.5 HDD need to connect the external power by itself.
External Alarm & RS485
The external devices need to install the terminal first. It can help the external device installation.
Please use the screwdriver to fix the terminal into external alarm & RS485. For more information
about DI/DO and RS485, refer to Attachment B.
3.5” HDD USB Flash 2.5” HDD

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Hardware Installation
You can install the product on your desk or use the attached tripod to hang it from the wall or ceiling.
(The product is provided with image flip function. Refer to the “Control Panel” for more information.)
1. Connect to the Video In
Plug one end of the video source of your analog camera and connect the other end to your product.
Connect one ~ four channels to ALS-7721 according to the requirement.
NOTE：
If the analog camera can be provided the Pan/Tilt/Zoom control, plug one end of your control cable in the RS-485
socket on the back of the camera and connect the other end to your product.
2. Connect to the power source for analog camera
Plug one end of the attached power cable in the power socket of your camera and connect the
other end to the AC power source.
NOTE：
Make sure your analog camera uses BNC connectors for the video in/out. If not, please consult your dealer or retailer to
purchase or buy the adapter to use.

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3. Connect to the LAN cable
Plug one end of your LAN cable in the LAN socket on the back of the product and connect the other
end to the network that you want to access to.
4. Connect to the power source
Plug one end of the attached power cable in the power socket of the product and connect the other
end to the AC power source.
NOTE：
After connecting the product a power supply, please check the Power LED.
5. Insert the SD card (According to the requirement)
Check the SD Card direction (The Metal PIN need to toward the bottom) then insert the SD Card to
ALS-7721. Push the SD Card again to exit it.
NOTE：
Please note the Write-protect Switch of SD Card by yourself.
6. Insert the USB device (According to the requirement)
Check the USB interface direction then insert the USB device (e.g. USB Flash and USB HDD) to
ALS-7721.

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Bracket Installation
The product can be fixed on the wall (Fig. 1) or hung from the ceiling (Fig. 2).
When using the attached bracket and screws to fix the product. Please refer to the following
steps:
1. Prepare the bracket
2. Reverse ALS-7721 then check the screw holes
3. Prepare the 4 screws to mount the bracket through screwdriver and screw.
4. After install the all screw, reverse ALS-7721 to finish the installation.
Make sure that no steel bars or power cables exist behind the position where the product is to be
fixed. Some walls or ceilings may not be strong enough to support the bracket and the product. Pay
attention during installation to avoid injury that might be brought about due to falling of the product.
Attention: The horizontal angle is important when you hang the product from the ceiling. Excessive inclination
may bring about abnormal rotation of the camera lens.
Fixed on a wall (Fig. 1)
Fixed on a ceiling (Fig. 2)
NOTE：
Product location: You can install the product on the holder and hang it on the wall or ceiling. Please do not install this
product in locations of poor ventilation. This will result in poor operation.
This product is not waterproof. Please install the product inside a waterproof case equipped with an arrestor when using
it outdoors.

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Camera Setting
After the hardware has been installed, insert the attached CD in the computer and execute “IP
Finder.exe” following the steps below to search and change the IP address of the camera.
NOTE：
If the network environment has the router, please make reference to the chapter of Appendix D: Set up the Router
Setting with the video server for different environment description.
1. Start the machine.
Execute the IP Finder.exe from the attached CD.
2. Search the camera (Search)
Search the product from your LAN. The factory IP setting 192.168.0.20 appears on the screen.
3. Changing the IP address and related settings for the network environment
When you find the camera, click it and the settings appear on the right side. Change the
settings for the new network environment you need.
NOTE：
You must enter new settings in the IP, Netmask and Gateway fields and keep the settings in other fields unchanged.
Click Search to find the
Video Server on the LAN.
Enter the settings for the
new network environment
you need.

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4. Submit data (Submit)
Click Submit to validate new settings.
5. Confirmation
When all changes have been confirmed, click Exit to quit.
NOTE：
The IP FINDER can only find the IP addresses of the cameras that share the same hub on the LAN. For information
about finding IP addresses on the Internet, refer to the “DDNS Setting”, or “UPnP Setting”.
All UIC camera/network server products can be found and changed using the IP FINDER software.
When the IP FINDER software cannot be executed, check your antivirus software or firewall to remove the block.
Field description: You can give a name to your camera (such as “Video_Server” or “Video-Server”). No spaces allowed
(such as “PI IP”).
You can change the settings for IP, Gateway Address and Network Mask to meet the requirements of your network
environment. The product uses HTTP Port1 and does not support Port2 settings.
MAC: Factory default network identity of the machine.
3. Click Submit to validate
new settings.
When all changes have
been confirmed, click Exit
to quit.

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Enter the Main Page
Open the web browser to login ALS-7721, please see the step by step illustration below:
NOTE：
If the web browser cannot be display the Camera Main Page, please make reference to the chapter of Appendix C:
Change the Inter Explorer Setting for further detailed description.
Open the IE browser and key in the IP address of the product.
When the login screen appears, key in "root" in the User Name
and Password fields. Click OK.
User Name: root
Password: root
NOTE：
You can access the camera as an administrator by default and set up for other users or privileges from the “Basic
Settings” -> “User”.
Installation of Internet Explorer ad-hoc components
When the username and password are confirmed, a control setup
screen pops up under the IE address bar. Click “Install ActiveX
Control” to install the controls.
The security warning screen appears. Click "Install". The ActiveX
Control is named “ActiveX Control". This software is owned by our
company and well certified. You can use it without any doubts
about its validity.
When ActiveX Control is installed successfully, you can see the
camera image and interface.

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Camera Main Page
N.O. Item Illustration Note
1 Logo Display the company logo
2 Product Name Display the product name
3 Language Change the Language of Web browser
4 Video Source Select the video source
5 Video Format Provide all stream type
6 View Size Change the image size
7 Streaming Provide the HTTP/UDP/TCP protocol
8 Color Set up the color parameter
9 Alert Display the signal of alarm out
10 Feature column Provide the Alert Message/PTZ function
11 Shortcuts Provide the common function
12 Shortcut Bar Provide the main control function
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Logo
Display the company’s logo of ALINKING then built-in the company’s web link. Click the logo to
link our company’s web page.
Product Name
Display the product name. The default name follows the product name, and it not releases the
permissions of modification for customer.
Language
There are 7 kinds of language type for customer: English, 简体中文 (Simplified Chinese), 繁體中
文(Traditional Chinese), Español (Spanish), Deutsch (German), Français (French) and
Nederlandse (Dutch). The default setting is the English.
Click the pull-down menu to select the language then transfer the language of web page.
NOTE：
The Language will not affect the function of Shortcuts, because the Shortcut language follows the OS language.

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Video Socure
Select the video source to change the live view mode: Signal Channel (Video 01~02) and Dual
Channel (Video 1+2).
Signal Channel:
Display the separate channel 01~02
Dual Channel:
Display all channel in the same time.