Arec DS-4CU User manual

DS-4CU
Speaker Tracking Station
ENGLISHQuick Installation Guide
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DS-4CU Quick Installation Guide
FCC
Federal Communication Commission interference statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures: -Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -Increase the
separation between the equipment and receiver. -Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. -Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician for help.
RF Exposure Warning
The equipment complies with RF exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. The
antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Caution
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 and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters
between the radiator and your body.
Notice: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.
CE
Hereby, AREC Inc., declares that this Media Station is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU.
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CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
– the ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as
newspapers,table-cloths, curtains, etc.:
– no naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus;
– attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal;
– the use of apparatus in tropical climates.
the instructions for use shall state that the apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

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Introduction
Specifications
Package Contents
Compatible with recommended Conference Microphone System and AREC PTZ Cameras, AREC
DS-4CU Speaker Tracking Station enables all of the meeting participants can see the close-up
view of the active speaker and a custom graphic together on the local screen clearly. Working
with AREC Media Station, all the meeting and discussing content can be recorded completely
with auto tracking and auto switching features. The architecture of AREC Speaker Tracking
System is simple and can be installed quickly, providing more effective meetings and enhancing
user experience.
Speaker Tracking Station
DS-4CU
354mm(L) x 188.2mm(W) x 46mm(H)
1324g
12V/2A
24W (Max.)
0ºC ~ 40ºC / 90%
Insert 3 IP CAM to LAN port and insert 1 video signal
(either HDMI or VGA input). And output the transcoded
video to both HDMI and VGA port.
Product Name
Model Name
Dimension
Weight
Power Requirement
Power Consumption (Max.)
Operating Temperature / Humidity
Maximum normal load description
AREC Speaker Tracking Station
Quick Installation Guide Power Adapter Terminal Block

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Product Appearance
Front Panel
Rear Panel
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Power
Power port
Video input
Video input
Video output
Video output
Back USB port
Network port
Network camera input or
device setting
RS-232
Reset button
NO. Name Brief introduction
Power on/off the device
12V/ 2A
VGA/ HDMI input source for PC [ ]
VGA/ HDMI input source for camera [ ]
Monitor input sources
Preview with On-screen menu
1. Control external devices via USB to RS-232 converter
2. Connect the mouse to control the menu
3. Connect to AREC S1
RJ-45 Ethernet connector for network connection
1. RJ-45 Ethernet connector for network camera input source
2. RJ-45 Ethernet connector for device configuration and
control
Captive screw connector for control over RS-232
Restoring devices to its factory default state
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Connection
projector
TV
Video output VGA / HDMI
Power
AREC
Network Camera
Setting PC
notebook
document cam
DV
Video input VGA / HDMI
USB
RS-232 network
RS-232
S1
Mouse

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Accessing the Administrator pages
Connect PC to the setting port of Media Station with standard network cable.Open up the
browser, and input 192.168.11.254 in the broswer page. Log in Administrator with default
username admin and password admin, then entering System Administration webpages.
192.168.11.254
Setup
Step 1: Set up video input name, video source, PTZ control in [ Video inputs ] of [ Media I/O ].
The Capture source can be the video port [ ] and [ ] with option VGA or HDMI. If
only one of the latter is connected, the system would detect and automatically switch to
source of signal. If both options are connected, set the capture priority between those.
If the desired video source is network camera, a login authentication with the camera is
required firstly in the [ Network device manager ] setup tab of [ Media I/O ].

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Step 2: Set up the camera's automatic tracking in [ Speaker Tracking \ Camera control ] page.
Step 3: Set up date and time of host machine in [ System settings ] of [ System ].
The system automatically scans and lists the network
cameras connected to the Media Station once entering
the [ Network device manager ] page. You may click
Refresh button to scan again. Click Login button and the
login authentication dialog pop out. Enter the username
and password of the camera to complete the
authenticationand change the status to [ OK ]. Then the
camera is ready for video input selection. Select the
desired camera by its IP address. For video source of
encoder, enter RTSP or RTP connection URL.

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Important Security Policy
Precautions
1.Please open the product package carefully; we commend you keep this packaging for future
transport, storage or maintenance use.
2.There are no switches or adjustment buttons required for operation inside this product, so
for your safety, please do not open the casing on your own, or vigorously rotate, shake or
use any other inappropriate ways to operate this product in order to avoid electrical shocks
and voiding the warranty. You can contact a local dealer directly if you have any questions.
3.Heat will be generated during the use of this product; therefore there must be sufficient
ventilation for the temperature of the unit to remain at a stable status. So please use the
product under normal environments to prolong the usage life, and avoid installing it in the
following environments.
Locations that are unstable or have incomplete planes
Locations with powerful magnetic fields
Locations where it is damp or may have water leakage
Locations that are too hot, close to heaters and air hoses, or be exposed to direct sun
light for long periods of time
Locations that are dusty
Locations where there are possible shocks
Locations close to power amplifiers
4.If you notice smoke or odor coming from the product, please quickly remove the power cable
and send it to a maintenance center for processing.
5.To avoid electrical shock, the plug of the adapter should be stably and completely inserted
into the power outlet and cannot be exposed; it must also have sufficient capacity to
withstand the current transmission. Please do not plug the adapter into the power outlet
before connecting the cable in order to avoid danger.
6.If not used for long periods of time, please unplug the power plug, and to ensure electrical s
afety, when unplugging the adapter, please hold the plastic part of the adapter with dry hands
and then unplug the adapter. Please properly connect the cables according to the printed
instructions on the installation manual and the machine to ensure optimized usage effects.
CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED
BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING
TO THE INSTRUCTIONS

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Date : 2020.1.1
Version : 6.0