Arec MS-350 User manual

MS-350
Media Station
ENGLISHQuick Installation Guide
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MS-350 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.
CE
Hereby, AREC Inc., declares that this Media Station is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
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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
Featuring a compact and stand-alone design, AREC MS-350 Media Station consists of diverse
features and functionality, including multi-signals capturing, recording synchronously, codec,
streaming online, multi-channel split screen, live broadcasting, and web-based video switcher,
providing complete lecture capture solution.
Power AdapterAntenna Quick Installation GuideRemote Controller
AREC Media Station
Media Station
MS-350
354mm(L) x 188.2mm(W) x 46mm(H)
1320g
12V/2A
24W (Max.)
0ºC ~ 50ºC / 90%
Insert 2 IP CAM to LAN port and insert 2 video
signals (either HDMI or VGA input).Using
external USB flash to record the transcoded
video/audio. And output the transcoded video/
audio to both HDMI and VGA port.
Product Name
Model Name
Dimension
Weight
Power Requirement
Power Consumption (Max.)
Operating Temperature / Humidity
Maximum normal load description

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Product Appearance
Front
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Remote Control receiver
Led light
Function key
Select key:
Power
USB port
Power port
Video input source
Video output source
Audio input source
Audio output source
Hard drive port
Network jack
Network camera input jack
Antenna keyhole
DIDO
Reset
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Remote Control receiving area
Bluetooth/Record/Power
Record/Play/Pause/Stop/Menu/Channel/Preview Layout
Up/Down/Left/Right /Back/OK
Power on/ off devices
Export document by driving USB flash drive into USB port
/Firmware update through USB disk
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VGA/HDMI cables input source
VGA/ HDMI cables output source
Line/Mic audio input source
Line audio output connect to amplifier
USB flash drive/eSATA hard drive
Connect to network
Network camera/Auto-Tracking Mount video input
Antennas for wireless microphone receivers
RS-232 Bidirectional control signal connector
Restoring devices to its factory default state

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Remote Controller
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Resolution
A/B/C/D
Prev Index
Info
Next Index
Previous
Play
Next
Record Layout
Pause
Snapshot
Record
Menu
Stop
Preview Layout
Aspect
Select:
Up/Down/Left/Right
OK
Back
Exit
Volume
Channel
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Mute
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P2
P3
Reset
Patrol
Zoom in
Zoom out
Power on/ off devices
Adjust the output resolution
A：Export the storage device
B/C/D：User Define
Jump to previous index play
Display the channel information
Jump to next index play
Jump to previous course play
Start or resume video play
Jump to next course play
Switch record layout
Pause video play/Pause video recording
Take a screen shot and capture into photo
Start video recording
Go to main menu screen
Stop video play/Stop video recording and
exit
Switch preview layout
Switch individual channel to fill in pane
with different aspects
Navigate menu
Select and execute option
Cancel option/Return to previous view
Cancel all of setting and option
Change volume
Switch channel
1~6：Quickly switch record layout while
recording
Mute audio
Auto-Tracking Mount (TP-100)adjust
zoom in, zoom out and change vision
Auto-Tracking Mount (TP-100) adjust
zoom in, zoom out and change vision
Auto-Tracking Mount (TP-100) adjust
zoom in, zoom out and change vision
Auto-Tracking Mount (TP-100)
return to start position
Activate Auto-Tracking Mount
(TP-100) to patrol and to change
patrolling route.
Adjust Network Camera (CI-200) zoom in
Adjust Network Camera (CI-200) zoom out

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Connection
projectorTV
Local area network
document cam
microphone amplifier
Speaker
DVD player
Hard drive
Hard drive
AREC TP-100
Auto-Tracking System AREC
AM-500
Wireless
Microphone
AREC CI-200
Network Camera
Video input VGA / HDMI
Power
Video output VGA / HDMI Audio output
LAN
Wireless audio receiver
Digital I/O
Audio input
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Power
Video input
Video output
Audio input
Audio output
Hard drive
Local area network (LAN)
Network camera input
Wireless audio receiver
DIDO
Export USB hard drive.
Power connection
Video input for VGA or HDMI cables.
For example: Connected to notebook or document cam.
Video output for VGA or HDMI cables.
For example: Connected to projector or TV.
Audio input for Line or Mic.
For example: Connected to amplifier or microphone.
Audio output for Line or Mic.
For example: Connected to amplifier or Speaker
USB flash drive or eSATA hard drive for storage.
Connected to LAN for remote system management or
Internet video streaming.
Connected to Auto-Tracking Mount (TP-100) or
Network Camera (CI-200).
Antennas receive audio of wireless microphone (AM-500).
Connected to RS-232 device for input and output command.
Driving USB flash drive into USB port to export document or
update firmware.
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Product setup
Initial installation
Get IP address from About option in Setup item of the host output interface main menu and
input it in the Browser page
Step 1：Log in System Administration with default user ID admin and password admin.
Step 2：Set up time of host machine by selecting settings in time tab in System Information.
Step 3：Set up name / video source/tracking source/tracking mode by selecting + icon in
image sensor in sensor setup tab. The image capturing source is video in 1 and 2
with option VGA or HDMI. If only one of the latter isconnected, the system would
detect and auto switch to source of signal.
Note：Factory default output display: input channel 1 full screen, input source: HDMI image of
host input terminal video in 1.
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Step 4：Click Discovery and Refresh to auto scan web cam and auto tracking cloud connected
to host.
Step 5：Connect to devices Status of refreshed or added device displays symbol " ? ". Click
web cam and auto tracking cloud and the device setup page displays. Enter
Administrator and Password to change devicestatus, press OK to save your changes
and exit.
You may click Add button to manual add web cam and auto tracking cloud by input specific IP
or MAC address.
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Step 6：Set up name/video source/tracking source/tracking mode of network image input
channel by selecting + icon in image sensor option in sensor setup tab.
Click Tool symbol in Channel Configuration page and the source setup page displays.
Click + symbol to select desired image input web cam for connection.
Click + symbol to select desired auto tracking cloud for connection.
You may set up tracking mode here too. See product user manual for settings on auto tracking
and student tracking contained in CD-ROM included with your product.
For image source of encoder, enter UDP or RTP connection port settings of encoder.
For source encoder with two or more connection ports for recording and casting for signal
source identification, your may click xx to select desired image input encoder for connection.
You may click + symbol to select desired image input encoder for connection.
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Step 7：After the sensor is set up successfully, click Apply to display image. You may switch
between split display screens with remote controller.
Step 8：Set up local storage. It is recommended to install one whole new hard disk for this.
Select hard disk interface.Click to format your hard disk after first installation.
Please check both Enable local storage and Cycling Record checkbox. Click Apply to
exit the page after setup.
Recommendations for your hard disk:
1. Please install hard disk of capacity greater than 64G if you want to record full HD images as
the host system can record videos up to 8 hours in one shot.
2. A poor quality hard disk may lead to host reading failure. Please make sure the following
message prompts when a hard disk is inserted.
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Battery Safety Messages
Please store the battery at cool and dry places.
Please do not randomly discard used batteries; please collect the batteries and drop them at
specific recycling locations.
If the product is not used for long periods of time, please remove the batteries from the
product. In addition, please also remove the depleted batteries to avoid battery leakage or
corrosion which may damage the remote control.
Please do not mix new and old batteries together.
Please use the DURACELL alkaline batteries recommended by the original manufacturer; avoid
using different types of batteries.
Please do not throw the batteries into fire as they may explode or have leakage.
Please do not short-circuit the electrodes in the battery.
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.

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Version：1.4
Date : 2015.11.27