Avtech AVC732 User manual

VIDEO WEB SERVER
User s Manual
Please read instructionsthoroughly before operation and retainit
for future reference.
PATENT
732 V1.0

The apparatusshall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such asvases,
shall be placed on the apparatus.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence ofuninsulated "dangerousvoltage"
within the product's enclosure that maybe of sufficient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intendedto alert the user
to the presence ofimportant operating and maintenance-(servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING
What do you get
What do you get ? ?
FEATURES ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------
PACKAGE CONTENTS ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------
Before Operation
Before Operation
IP ADDRESS APPLY ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------
REARPANEL ---------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------
HARDWARE CONNECTION ATSERVER SITE-----------------------------------------------------------
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AT CLIENTSITE-----------------------------------------------------------
Operation Guide
Operation Guide
STATIC IP SETTING ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------
SOFTWARE OPERATION ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------
PLAYBACK OPERATION ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------
ADVANCED SETTING ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------
Dynamic IP setting
Dynamic IP setting
ROUTER SETTING ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------
DDNS APPLY ---------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------
RS-485PinDefine ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------
FAQ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------
Specifications ---------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------
APPENDIX#1DVRCONTROL………………………………………………………………………………..
APPENDIX#2EMAILSENDING………………………………………………………………………………
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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VideoWebServer
Video Web Server Features
Compatible with most ofCCTV Products;empower anyvideo output device watching and
controlling on the Internet or LAN
Auto NetworkReconnection (ANR)
Upgrade firmware & AP fromFTP site via Video WebServer
Watch dog function supported
Support Dynamic IP address
4 alarminputs supported
Duplex function, record and playbacksimultaneouslyatclient site
Auto e-mail warning systemwhich will remind you ifexternal alarmhappened
Intelligent non-stoppable recording function after ANR
Multi AP screens supported
Unique video player
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Before installation, contact yournetworkadministratorforastatic IP address.
Note : The bundled software is compatible only with Windows operation systems : WIN2000, WIN2003
and WINXP. It is not suggested to use WIN98 & WIN ME which may cause system conflictions
with the software.
FEATURES
Video Web Server Manual & Quick Start
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Adaptor
Accessories pack
NOTE : Please check the package to make sure that you receive the complete accessories shown
above.
STATIC IP ADDRESS APPLY Before Operation
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What do you get ?
Standard Pass through(CAT5) cable

DC
12V
Reset
LAN
ALARMI/O
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Video
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1. VIDEO INPUT (2 channels)
Connect to video source, such as camera or DVR video output.
2. ALARM I/O (optional for advanced applications)
Connect control devices, such as PTZ, DVR and external alarm signal input.
3. LAN
Connect Video Web Server to the Internet or LAN with cable or connect directly to PC with standard
pass through cable.
4. RESET
Press this button to default setting.
5. POWER
Plug in the supplied power adaptor (12V / 1.25A).
**LED light
1)When it lights, that meansthe network is normal.
2)When it glitters, that means the system is normal.
REAR PANEL
HARDWARE CONNECTION AT SERVER SITE
A.Connection Structure
NOTE:RS-485 for DVR controlling is optional.

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1. Connect video outputofcamera or DVR with the video input of Video Web Server.
2. Connect PC with Video Web Server for IP setting. (Please refer to page4)
3. Connect Video Server with ADSL or CABLE MODEM with StaticIP address.
4. Connect PC with Internet and remotecontrol Video Server.
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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AT CLIENT SITE
B.ConnectionApplication
Before first using this video web server, pleasedownload theapplication program and set up thedevice.
Step 1 Connect PC/ NOTEBOOK with Video Web Server
Use the standard pass through (CAT5) cable to connect the PC and Video Web Server; then set
up these two devices in the same Domain (e.g.:192.168.1.XXX). Please refer to Page.5 STEP2.
LAN
(RJ-45)
LAN CAT5 BNC inputs

Step 2: Please enter the default IP address (192.168.1.1) in the browser. Then press ENTER.
Click Download Windows AP”to download the application programand save Video
web server.exe”in the HDD.
After the installation,thereare 5 files in your assignedpath (file folder) as below.
Step 3 Click twice on the Video web server.exe and it will install the program into the PC.
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Please set up the server IP before first execution of theprogram. Follow every stepas instructed. If you have finishedthe
setup, please jump to nextsection—software operation-- to operate the program (User need toapply onestatic IP address
first).
Step 1 Connect PC/Notebook with Video Web Server
Connect the PC and Video Web Serverwith standardpass through (CAT5) cable. Then connect the video
devices, such as CCTV camera, camcorder, VCR, D8, DV, etc. Then plug in the power cord to video
server and start thePC (please wait 15 seconds to start theVideo Web Server).
LAN
LAN
Pass through (CAT5) cable
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STATIC IP SETTING Operation Guide
Video input
Step 2 Network setting for PC. (The instruction is based on Win XP O/S. If your O/S is Win 2000
or Win 2003, the setup procedure is similar.)
1.Click startàControl Panelànetwork andinternetconnectionsànetwork connections
2.Click twice
LAN

3.Click “Properties”for TCP/IP setup
4.Click “INTERNET PROTOCAL (TCP/IP)”and then select “Properties”to setup
NOTE
The above steps are to connect PC and Video Server in one Domain (e.g.:192.168.1.XXX). The setting
of XXX”could be set from 2 to 254; the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.
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Leave blank
Before changing the PC network setting, please write down the original network setting in order to recover the
original setting after the setup.

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Step 5 When yousee the control bar, you have successfully loggedin the program of the Video
Web Server. Click System Config”to set up Network Setting”and Account
Management”. (e.g. IP address is 61.222.50.174)
SYSTEM CONFIG
Step 3 To configure the Server IP, please click twice to enter the setup.
Step 4 Key in User Name, Password, and IP address (User Name and Password are both
default at admin”; IP address is 192.168.1.1, Port:80). Then click OK to connect.
To add a new User & user’s level
S-control all the functions
A-control advancedfunctions
B-control only basic functions
Themaximum length of user name
and password is 8 characters.
NOTE
1.Please get the IP addresswith your Internet Service Provider. For example,
we assumeit is 61.222.50.174 and theuser name and password is andy”.
2.After the setup, please click APPLY”to renew the information.
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Step 6 Connect the Video Web Server with ADSL or Cable modem through RJ-45 then you can
operate it from the internet.
INTERNET
ADSL/CABLE MODEM
RJ-45
NOTE The attachedLAN cable is standard CAT5 cable. In some operation environment,the
user mightneed the crossover cable. If your operation environment requires crossover cable,
please purchase it from your local computer stores. PC
Step 1 Click twice to enter Login setup (please refer to software installation”)
Step 2 Key in User Name”and Password”. (e.g. User Name”and Password”are andy”and
the IP address is 61.222.50.174). Click OK to establish the connection.
SOFTWARE OPERATION AT CLIENT SITE
Follow the steps for connection at your client site (remote site).(e.g. If you setup the server at your office with one static ADSL,
you can remotewatchthe video anywhere with anetworked computer.)
Step 3 If you could see the video screen as following, you have been successfully connecting to
the server.
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NOTE:
You can press“Address Book”
button then add a new IP into
this table or choose any logined
IP address to access the Video
Web Server.
This function is designed to store
the list of IP addresses which you
can control and manage.

[Introduction of Basic Operation]
1.IPaddress, assume the setting is 61.222.50.174 (last part)
2.Connection/Disconnection
3.Conceal/Resume video screen
4.Video CH1
5.Video CH2
6.Resolution: CIF、VGA
7.Image quality High、Middle、Low
8.Image adjusting: Brightness/ Contrast/ Saturation
9.Snapshot : press this button, the image will be automatically
saved on the desktop.
10.Record
11.System setting
12.Minimize
13.Exit
14.Image transmission rate per second
15.Data transmission rate
16.Number of online users
17.Host User
18.Window adjust ( right click for 100%, 150%, 200%,
Full Screen)
NOTE
1.When you setup the video input from
DVR, thescreen will show above
operation interface.
2.Take 16 CH DVR asan example to
explain the operation (please refer to
DVR user manual& APPENDIX#1 for
details)
3.After you press the record
icon,there will be a record”
file on the desktop. The video
imageswillbesaved in this file.
Each recording filecan be saved
up to 650 MB in the file.
The recording file will be assigned
to thesecond fileif it is more than
650MB.
Besides, if theHDD spaceis
less than 200MB, the program
willstop the recording.
1.Using device
2.Exit, Menu, Lock, Enter, Record
3.Left, Right, Up, Down,Stop
4.Rewind, Fast Forward,Pause, Slow, Play
5.PIP, Search, Zoom, quadscreen, 7-9-10-
13-16 screen
6.Camera video input
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Please find a “record”folder on the desktopand click twice on the recording file toplayback.
1.ON SCREEN DISPLAY
2.Snapshot
3.Slow playback(1/2, 1/4, 1/8)
4.PLAY
5.Recordingduration time
6.Fast Forward
7.Pause
8.Stop
9.Status
10.Playback controlling bar
PLAYBACK OPERATION
ADVANCED SETTING
Click “System Config”for advanced setting.
SYSTEM CONFIG
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NOTE :
Pleaserefer to APPENDIX#1 &
APPENDIX#2 for I/O Port setting
& mail setting.

1.Network Setting
To setup the network setting of the Video WebServer. Check with your network administrator or InternetService
Provider.
2.IP Get Method
Thedefault setting is Static IP.
3.I/O Port Setting—refer to APPENDIX#1
Set up video inputdevice. It supports our brand 1CH DVR, 4CH DQR, 4CH,9CH,16CH DMR, Multiplexer, and camera.
4.Device ID—refer to APPENDIX#1
Set up the device ID number for remotecontrolling (It should be thesame as thedevice setting).
5.Enable ALARM/DURATION
To setup the alarm functionand the alarm duration time. There are 9different time settings: 10 second, 20 second, 30
second, 1minute, 2minutes,3 minutes, 5minutes,10 minutes, 15 minutes.
6.MailSetting—refer to APPENDIX#2
When thealarm is triggered, thevideo server will capture the instant pictureand e-mail thecaptured image to the
assigned recipients. The imagequality can be selectedas QCIF(112*112 pixels), CIF and VGA.
7.Account Management
To setup the user’s account andpassword ( Max 100 accounts ) and authority.
8.Firmware Upgrade
To upgrade the firmware. Click the “Select File”and select “upgrade program”from PC；Click “Auto Upgrade”to
downloadfirmware from FTP site and save it in the Flash memory of Video Web Server.
9.System Utility
To setup the maximum number of on-line users and the bandwidth.
10.Apply
After any change of setting, press “apply”to refresh the data intheVideo Web Server.
11.Reboot
Press this button to restartVideo Web Server.
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ROUTER SETTING Dynamic IP setting
Thefollowing settings vary from different routers. Please read theinstruction of your router thoroughly.
Step 1: Connect PC and Router
Step 2: Set up IP address
Please refer to page 6. Click INTERNET
PROTOCAL (TCP/IP)”and choose content”
to set up the IP address. Then please choose
Obtain an IP address automatically”

Step 3: Enter the default IP address ( IP 192.168.123.254/ Default router gateway) to log in
the router from the browser. And then enter the login web page and key in the default
password admin”.
Step 4 Click [Basic Setting] -> [Primary Setup] -> [Change] and change the Router internet
setting. Please choose PPP over Ethernet”and click Save”à”Reboot”
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Step 5 Select [Basic Setting] -> [DHCP Server] and activate DHCP SERVER.Set up
STARTING”and ENDING ADDRESS”andclick Save”à”Reboot”
Step 6 Select [Forwarding Rules] -> [Virtual Server] and set up 80”and 8888”port for Video
Web Server. Then click Save”à”Reboot”
Step 7 Select [Advanced Setting] -> [Dynamic DNS] and set up DDNS”. Then please click
Save”à”Reboot”àLOG OUT.
NOTE: pleaserefer to thenext instruction for
the application for DDNS.
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DDNS APPLY
Step 1 Connect to http://www.dyndns.org”Web page ( the below is only forexample) and click
ACCOUNT”à”CREATE ACCOUNT”
Step 2 Register the information and click Dynamic DNS”(add host)
Step 3 User can set up their own DDNS HOST. For example, the user’s applied Host name is
avtechtestdvr.dynalias.org”. Thenclick [Add Host] to finish the setting.
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PIN 1, 6.RS485-A, RS485-B
Using RS485-A & RS485-B serial communications signals tocontrol digital units just like DVR.
PIN 4, 7,8,9.ALARM INPUT
Using PIN 4,7,8,9 to receive the alarm input then trigger Video Server to send mail to users for auto e-mail warning
system.
PIN 5. GND
GROUND
PIN 2, 3.NORMAL HIGH,NORMAL LOW
Using PIN 2 or 3 to trigger external device toact.
NOTE :
If you want to remote control DVR products, pleaseset theremote mode as RS-485and Baud Rate as2400.
RS-485 PIN DEFINE
FAQ
1.Regarding directly connect with PC, could I connect the video server with remote PC without
connection to the internet ?
ANS:Yes, you can connect Video sever with remote PC using standard pass through (CAT5) cable directly.
2.If I do not have any network in my office or house, could I use this system?
ANS:Yes, you could use this unit,too. You can connect Video Server with PC or notebook directly and think
PC as a storage device then save all the video from cameras anddisplay the Videorecord on the PC.
3.Can I use ISDN to connect with Video Server?
ANS:Our Video Server couldbe connected via ADSL and CABLE modem only.It does not support ISDN connection.
However, if you have a router which supports ISDN, RJ-45 and port forwarding function, it canbe usedwith our
VideoServer.
4.What kind of frame rate are we expecting?
ANS:The framerate= band width(Kbps) / 8 / image size(Kbytes)-->Daytime
CIF(Low-6 Kbytes, Middle-9Kbytes, High-12 Kbytes),
VGA(Low-24 Kbytes, Middle-36 Kbytes, High-48 Kbytes).
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SPECIFICATIONS
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
*This function can help Video web Server working normally and avoid this unit to be down.
VideoInput
2 Channelsforanalog &digitalproducts, 1.0 Vp-p, 75, Composite, BNC
Alarm Input
4 Inputs
Watchdog
Yes*
RS-485 Port
Yes
NetworkInterface
Ethernet (10/100 Base-T)
ImageCompression
JPEG
VideoAdjustment
Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, QualityLeveladjust
Protocols
TCP/IP, ICMP, SMTP
CPU: 32 BitsRISCProcessor, ROM: 4MBytesFlash, RAM:16MBytesSDRAM,
One RJ-45 for10/100 MbpsEthernet, LEDto indicate Link/ Act status,
GPIOwith triggerE-mail
Resolution
VGA: 640x480, CIF: 320x240
Video through put : Up to 15(NTSC), 12.5(PAL)frames/second,
Networkthrough put : Max. up to 3000 KBitsperSecond
Trigger&Action
Triggered byGPIOInput, Action: E-mailimage to specificaccount
Installation
AssignStatic&DynamicIP address
SoftwareUpgrade
LocalorRemote
Security
PasswordProtection
Power
12V/ 1.25Aswitching power
Performance
Hardware
APPENDIX#1 DVR CONTROL
1) Connect the Sub-Dplug of Video Web Server with our own brand DVR products.

2) Set the Remote”function in the DVR products.
NOTE : Remote mode : RS-485, Baud rate : 2400, ID : same as I/O port setting”in the VideoWeb Server.
A. 1/4 CH DVR
B. 4/9/16 CH DMR
3) Set the I/O Port Setting”in the system config of Video Web Server.
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APPENDIX#2 EMAIL SENDING
1) Connect the Sub-Dplug of Video Web Server with theCOM/NO ports of Sensor.
2) Set the mail setting”& Mail to : ”item in the system configure.
NOTE1 : You can get all the data fromthe ISPcompany or mail server supplier (POP3/SMTP server).
NOTE2 : You should set the mail list whichyouwant to send to when the alarmis triggered.
NOTE3 : When the alarmis triggered, you can find !!alarm1!!”message showed on the screen.
Then you can get the email in your mailbox.