Aras CTINT1000 User manual

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WARNING
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL, MAY CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS.
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Important Safeguards
1. Read Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the
appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future
reference.
3. Cleaning
Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet before cleaning it. Do not
use liquid aerosol cleaners. Use a damp soft cloth for cleaning.
4. Attachments
Never add any attachments and/or equipment without the approval of
the manufacturer as such additions may result in the risk of fire,
electric shock or other personal injury.
5. Water and/or Moisture
Do not use this equipment near water or in contact with water.
6. Placing and Accessories
Do not place this equipment on an unstable cart, stand or table. The
equipment may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and
serious damage to the equipment. Wall or shelf mounting should
follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting kit
approved by the manufacturer.
13. Damage requiring Service
Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
A. When the power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
B. If liquid is spilled, or objects have fallen into the equipment.
C. If the equipment has been exposed to rain or water.
D. If the equipment does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions, adjust only those controls that are covered
by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often require extensive
work by a qualified technician to restore the equipment to its
normal operation.
E. If the equipment has been dropped, or the cabinet damaged.
F. When the equipment exhibits a distinct change in performance —
this indicates a need for service.
14. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician
has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or that have
the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions
may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
15. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this equipment, ask the
service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the
equipment is in proper operating condition.
16. Field Installation
This installation should be made by a qualified service person and
should conform to all local codes.
17. Correct Batteries
Warning: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
18. Tmra
A manufacturer’s maximum recommended ambient temperature
(Tmra) for the equipment must be specified so that the customer and
installer may determine a suitable maximum operating environment
for the equipment.
19. Elevated Operating Ambient Temperature
If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating
ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than
room ambient. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing
the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s
maximum rated ambient temperature (Tmra).
20. Reduced Air Flow
Installation of the equipment in the rack should be such that the
amount of airflow required for safe operation of the equipment is not
compromised.
21. Mechanical Loading
Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous
condition is not caused by uneven mechanical loading.
22. Circuit Overloading
Consideration should be given to connection of the equipment to
supply circuit and the effect that overloading of circuits might have on
over current protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration
of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this
concern.
23. Reliable Earthing (Grounding)
Reliable grounding of rack mounted equipment should be maintained.
Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than
direct connections to the branch circuit (e.g., use of power strips).
This equipment and cart combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
equipment and cart combination to overturn.
7. Power Sources
This equipment should be operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of
power, please consult your equipment dealer or local power company.
8. Power Cord
Operator or installer must remove power and TNT connections before
handling the equipment.
9. Lightning
For added protection for this equipment during a lightning storm, or
when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug
it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
This will prevent damage to the equipment due to lightning and
power-line surges.
10. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in
the risk of fire or electric shock.
11. Objects and Liquids
Never push objects of any kind through openings of this equipment as
they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could
result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the
equipment.
12. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this equipment yourself. Refer all servicing
to qualified service personnel.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 — Introduction................................................................................... 1
1.1 In This Manual......................................................................................... 1
1.2 Features .................................................................................................. 1
1.3 Typical Applications ................................................................................ 2
Chapter 2 — Installation .................................................................................... 5
2.1 Package Contents................................................................................... 5
2.2 Front Panel.............................................................................................. 5
Factory Reset.......................................................................................... 5
2.3 Rear Panel .............................................................................................. 6
2.4 INIT Program Installation ........................................................................ 7
Chapter 3 — Operation & Basic Configuration ............................................... 10
3.1 Lookup .................................................................................................. 11
Look Up Devices (LAN) ........................................................................ 11
Manual Connect (WAN) ........................................................................ 11
3.2 Setup ..................................................................................................... 12
IP Address Setup .................................................................................. 12
Video Setup........................................................................................... 12
Camera/Audio Setup............................................................................. 14
Remote Setup ....................................................................................... 15
Apply Setup File .................................................................................... 15
Make Setup File .................................................................................... 15
3.3 Test ....................................................................................................... 16
Alarm In/Out Test.................................................................................. 16
3.4 Reset ..................................................................................................... 16
Soft Reset.............................................................................................. 16
Factory Reset........................................................................................ 17
3.5 Management ......................................................................................... 17
Upgrade................................................................................................. 17
System Log ........................................................................................... 18
Chapter 4 — Remote Setup ............................................................................ 19
4.1 Quick Setup........................................................................................... 19
4.2 System .................................................................................................. 20
General.................................................................................................. 20
Date/Time.............................................................................................. 20
User/Group............................................................................................ 21
4.3 Network ................................................................................................. 21
IP Address............................................................................................. 22
DVRNS.................................................................................................. 22
Port........................................................................................................ 23
Filtering & Bandwidth ............................................................................ 23

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4.4 Video ..................................................................................................... 24
Camera.................................................................................................. 24
Live Monitoring...................................................................................... 24
Webcasting ........................................................................................... 25
4.5 Audio ..................................................................................................... 25
Input/Output .......................................................................................... 25
4.6 Event ..................................................................................................... 26
Alarm In ................................................................................................. 26
Motion Detection ................................................................................... 26
Video Loss ............................................................................................ 27
Video Blind ............................................................................................ 28
System Event ........................................................................................ 28
Event Action .......................................................................................... 29
Chapter 5 — Web Monitoring .......................................................................... 30
Appendix .......................................................................................................... 33
LED Indicators............................................................................................. 33
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................... 33
Connector Pin Outs..................................................................................... 33
Map of Screens ........................................................................................... 34
Specifications .............................................................................................. 36

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Chapter 1 — Introduction
1.1 In This Manual
This manual is intended for users of the one-channel network video transmitter and includes instructions
for using and managing the transmitter on the network.
1.2 Features
This network video transmitter compresses live video from analog cameras and transfers the video over
Ethernet connections. The transmitter can be accessed, configured and managed by using the INIT
(Integrated Network Installation Tool) program. It has a built-in web server allowing you to monitor
live video remotely using a web browser. The RASplus program provided with the transmitter also
allows remote management, monitoring and recording. This transmitter offers the following features:
yAuto detection for NTSC and PAL
yDual streaming for monitoring and recording
yM MPEG-4 and M-JPEG compression
yFour levels of video compression and various video compression resolutions
yTwo-way audio communication
yPre- and post-event buffering and video stream buffering to enhance reliability of network recording
yRemote monitoring via web browser or remote software
yAutomatic HTML code generation for webcasting on a user’s website
yUp to 20 simultaneous connections to the transmitter
yEnhanced security using IP address filtering and password protected multiple user levels
yConvenient firmware upgrades via either the USB port or the network
yFirmware duplication and autorecovery functions to enhance system stability
yManagement of multiple transmitters via Ethernet connections
yEvent detection functions: alarm-in, motion, video loss, video blind
yPower sources: 12 VDC, 24 VAC, PoE (Power over Ethernet)
yRS485 interface for controlling a PTZ camera
y1-channel alarm in and out
y1-channel audio in and out

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1.3 Typical Applications
Remote Monitoring (I)
Remote Monitoring (II)

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Remote Recording
Webcasting

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Control Center

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Chapter 2 — Installation
2.1 Package Contents
yNetwork Video Transmitter
yDC Adapter (12V)
yPower Cord
yInstallation CD (INIT, RASplus)
yUser’s Manual (This Document)
yRASplus User’s Manual
yRack-mount Kits
2.2 Front Panel
USB Port
Factory Reset Switch
Network LED
Power LED
yUSB Port: Connect a USB flash drive to upgrade the software. Refer to Chapter 3 – Operation & Basic
Configuration; 3.5 Management, Upgrade for details on software upgrades.
yFactory Reset Switch:
Use to return all settings to the original factory settings. See below for details.
yNetwork LED: Displays network connection status. Refer to Appendix A – LED Indicators for details.
yPower LED: Displays system operating status. Refer to Appendix A – LED Indicators for details.
Factory Reset
This switch will only be used on the rare occasions that you want to return all the settings to the original
factory settings.
CAUTION: When performing a Factory Reset, you will lose any settings you have saved.
Disconnect the power adapter from the transmitter. ĺPoke a straightened paperclip into the factory
reset switch hole. ĺConnect the power while holding the reset switch ĺRelease the switch when the
Network and Power LEDs blink together. ĺThe transmitter resets to factory defaults and restarts
after completing the factory reset.
You can perform a factory reset while the transmitter is turned on by poking a straightened paperclip
into the factory reset switch hole and releasing the reset switch. A factory reset also can be performed
remotely by running the INIT program and selecting the Reset – Factory Reset menu. The transmitter
restarts after completing the factory reset. Refer to Chapter 3 – Operation & Basic Configuration;
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2.3 Rear Panel
Network Port
Audio Out
Audio In
Video In
Video Termination
Resistance Switch
RS485 Port
DC 12V Out
Alarm Output
GND
Alarm Input
Power In
yNetwork Port: Connect a Cat5 cable with an RJ-45 jack. Refer to Chapter 3 – Operation & Basic
Configuration; 3.2 Setup, IP Address Setup for details on network connection setup. When using a PoE
switch, the transmitter can be supplied with power over Ethernet. (Refer to the PoE switch manufacturer’s
manual for details.)
yAudio Out: Connect to an amplifier. (Line-out)
yAudio In: Connect to an audio source. (Line-in or Microphone)
yVideo In: Connect coaxial cables from the video sources (NTSC or PAL).
yVideo Termination Resistance Switch: Push down the video termination resistance switch to
turn it on.
yRS485 Port:
Connect to a PTZ camera. Connect TX+/RX+ and TX-/RX- of the PTZ camera to the +
and – (respectively) of the transmitter. Refer to Chapter 3 – Operation & Basic Configuration; 3.2 Setup,
Camera/Audio Setup and the PTZ camera manufacturer’s manual for configuring the RS485 connection.
yDC 12V Out: Connect the power wires from the camera (12 VDC). The camera can be supplied power
from the transmitter when using 12 VDC power. Connect + and – of the camera to the + and – (respectively)
of the transmitter.
yAlarm Output: Connect an alarm-out device to the NO (Normally Open) and C(Common) connectors.
NO is a relay output which sinks 0.5mA @ 125 VAC and 1A @ 30 VDC.
yGND:
Connect to the ground side of the alarm inputs.
yAlarm Input: Connect alarm-in devices. Mechanical or electrical switches can be wired to the AI
(Alarm-In) and GND (Ground) connectors. The maximum voltage should not exceed 5V. The threshold
voltage for NC (Normally Closed) is above 4.3V and for NO (Normally Open) is below 0.3V, and it should
be stable at least 0.5 seconds to be detected.
yPower In: Connect two wires from the power adapter (12 VDC or 24 VAC). The transmitter starts
booting as soon as power is applied.
NOTES:
yThe transmitter does not have amplified audio output, so you will need a speaker with an amplifier.
yTo make connections on the Alarm Connector Strip, press and hold the button and insert the wire in
the hole below the button. After releasing the button, tug gently on the wire to make certain it is
connected. To disconnect a wire, press and hold the button above the wire and pull out the wire.
yCamera and audio surveillance may be prohibited by laws that vary by region. Check the laws in your
area before using this product for surveillance purposes.
CAUTION: The transmitter restarts after the power adaptor is disconnected from the transmitter
when switching the power source from 12 VDC or 24 VAC to PoE.

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CAUTION: The network connector is not designed to be connected directly with cable or wire
intended for outdoor use.
WARNING: ROUTE POWER CORDS SO THAT THEY ARE NOT A TRIPPING HAZARD. MAKE
CERTAIN THE POWER CORD WILL NOT BE PINCHED OR ABRADED BY FURNITURE. DO NOT
INSTALL POWER CORDS UNDER RUGS OR CARPET. THE POWER CORD HAS A GROUNDING
PIN. IF YOUR POWER OUTLET DOES NOT HAVE A GROUNDING PIN RECEPTACLE, DO NOT
MODIFY THE PLUG. DO NOT OVERLOAD THE CIRCUIT BY PLUGGING TOO MANY DEVICES
INTO ONE CIRCUIT.
2.4 INIT Program Installation
The INIT (Integrated Network Installation Tool) program should be installed in your computer to
operate the transmitter. Computer system requirements for installing the INIT program are:
yOperating System: Microsoft®Windows®XP or Microsoft®Windows®Vista
yCPU: Intel Pentium IV (Celeron) 2.4GHz or faster
yRAM: 512 MB or more
yVGA: AGP, Video RAM 8MB or more (1024x768, 24bpp or higher)
CAUTION: If an older version of INIT software is installed on your computer, you should uninstall
the older version first.
1. Insert the installation CD.
2. Run the setup.exe file in the INIT folder, and install the software following the instructions.
3. Click Accept.
NOTE: Installing .NET Framework is required for INIT to operate
properly. This installation step will be skipped if.NET Framework
is installed on your computer.
4. Click Install.
NOTE: Visual C++ Runtime Libraries must be installed for INIT to
operate properly. This installation step will be skipped if Visual
C++ Runtime Libraries are installed on your computer.

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5. Click Next.
6. Select Everyone to allow all users logged onto the
computer with any user account to run the program, or
Just me to allow only the user who is logged onto the
computer with the current user account. Then, click Next.
7. Click Next. The progress bar shows the installation
progress.
8. After the software is installed, set the language option by
selecting either Select language when starting or
Always start using the language below.
NOTES:
yTo properly display the selected language, your PC’s
operating system should be set to support the selected
language.
yIn order to change the language after selecting the Always
start using the language below option, the software must
be reinstalled.

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9. Clicking Close completes the installation.

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Chapter 3 — Operation & Basic Configuration
After installing the INIT software, you will find the shortcut icon on the desktop. Run the program
by double clicking the icon. The following Main screen appears, and you can connect to a transmitter
and change its settings. Selecting the Multiselection option allows you to select multiple transmitters
and change their settings at the same time.
NOTES:
yYou will need the RASplus program for integrated remote management and monitoring of multiple
transmitters. Refer to the RASplus user’s manual for installing and operating the program.
yDo not change the IP address of your computer manually while running the INIT program. If you do,
the network connection between the transmitter and your computer will be cut off.
NOTES:
yThe Multiselection option is NOT available for some functions.
yIf your computer has more than one network adaptor, the following screen appears when running
the INIT program. Select which network adaptor to communicate with the transmitter.

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3.1 Lookup
You can find transmitters that are networked via LAN or WAN. When the transmitter is networked
via LAN, you can find it in the lookup list. When the transmitter is networked via WAN, you can
find it by entering the transmitter’s IP address. Click the Lookup icon on the Main screen, and
the Lookup menu appears.
Look Up Devices (LAN)
Select Look Up Devices (LAN) in the Lookup menu, and a list of all transmitters networked via LAN
is displayed on the Main screen.
Manual Connect (WAN)
Select Manual Connect (WAN) in the Lookup menu.
Enter the IP address or name of the transmitter to find in
the IP Address field and click the Connect button. The
transmitter information is displayed on the Main screen.
Selecting the Use DVRNS box allows you to enter the name
registered on the DVRNS server instead of the IP address.
You must enter the DVRNS server address and port number
in the DVRNS Server field. Refer to Chapter 4 – Remote
Setup; 4.3 Network, DVRNS for details.
NOTE: When the transmitter is networked by using a NAT (Network Address Translation) device, you
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3.2 Setup
You can change a transmitter’s settings. Select a transmitter to change settings and click the Setup icon
on the Main screen. The Setup menu appears. You can also display the Setup menu by selecting
a desired transmitter and clicking the right mouse button on the Main screen.
NOTE: The Multiselection option for selecting transmitters is not available for IP address Setup,Video
Setup,Camera/Audio Setup,Remote Setup and WebGuard.
IP Address Setup
You can change the IP address of a transmitter. Select a transmitter from the Main screen and select
IP Address Setup from the Setup menu.
yType: Choose the type of network configuration from:
Manual, DHCP and ADSL (with PPPoE). Enter the
proper settings for network connection. Refer to
Chapter 4 – Remote Setup; 4.3 Network, IP Address
for details.
yDNS Server: Enter the IP address of the DNS server.
If you set up the DNS server, the domain name can be
used instead of the IP address of the server during the
DVRNS server, time server and SMTP server setup.
ySetup DVR Name Service: Check the box to use the DVRNS (DVR Name Service) function.
When you select it, the Finish button changes to Next. Clicking the Next button allows you to
set up the DVRNS settings. Refer to Chapter 4 – Remote Setup; 4.3 Network, DVRNS for details.
Video Setup
You can set up the image transfer conditions and test network bandwidth. Select a transmitter from
the Main screen and select Video Setup from the Setup menu.

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yDrawing Mode Setup: Click to select drawing mode for the monitoring screen in the setup screen.
íNormal Drawing: Depends on the CPU performance of your PC and displays image in low speed
(Dib Draw Mode).
íFast Drawing (Default): Displays images in normal speed (Direct Draw Mode).
íFast Drawing (YUV420/RGB32): Depends on the performance of the video card installed in your
PC and displays images in high speed (Direct Draw Mode).
íOverlay Drawing (YUV420/RGB32/RGB565): Displays images in high speed (Direct Draw Overlay
Mode).
yImage transfer conditions (Compression,Resolution,Quality,Frame Rate): You can set up
the compression, resolution, quality and frame rate for transferring images to a remote site. Clicking
the Apply button after setting up the image transfer conditions will apply the settings and transfer
video based on the preset conditions. Clicking the Close button closes the setup screen.
yNetwork Bandwidth Test: You can check if enough bandwidth is available to transfer images with
the desired image transfer settings. Click the Network Bandwidth Test button after setting the
desired image transfer conditions. The program performs a test of the network bandwidth when
transferring images with the current settings. The button changes to Stop, and the test results are
displayed in the Bandwidth field as Enough or Not Enough. Clicking the Stop button stops
the test.

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NOTES:
yIf the image cannot be displayed properly because of your PC’s specifications, lower the drawing
mode level during Drawing Mode Setup.
yWhen you select the Fast Drawing mode during Drawing Mode Setup, the drawing speed might
decrease when the monitoring screen is not located on the primary monitor.
yDepending on the type of video card installed in your PC, the Overlay Drawing mode may not be
supported during Drawing Mode Setup. Video cards with an ATI chipset are recommended.
yWhen using dual monitors, selecting the Overlay Drawing mode during the Drawing Mode Setup
setting will display the image only on the primary monitor.
ySimultaneous connections to the transmitter might cause a decrease in frame rate.
yThe transmitter will be disconnected from other network connections while performing a network
bandwidth test.
yDo NOT use other network connections on your computer while performing a network bandwidth
test. Otherwise, the test might be interrupted.
Camera/Audio Setup
You can adjust image color, control audio in/out and control a PTZ camera. Select a transmitter from
the Main screen and select Camera/Audio Setup from the Setup menu.
yDrawing Mode Setup: Click to select the drawing mode for the monitoring screen of the setup
screen. Refer to the Video Setup section for details.
yColor Control: Click the target icons to adjust the brightness, contrast, saturation and hue of the
image. Clicking the icon cancels the image processing operation and reloads the original image.
Clicking the Apply button applies the settings.
yAudio Control: Select the check boxes to enable audio in or out and set the volume. You can select
between Microphone or Line-in for audio in. Clicking the Apply button applies the settings.
yPTZ Camera: Select the PTZ camera model connected to the transmitter and set the ID, baud rate,
data bit, stop bit and parity by referring to the PTZ camera manufacturer’s instructions. Clicking
the Apply button activates the settings and allows you to control the PTZ camera by using control
icons in the bottom right corner of the screen.