Cascadia NVS2004 User manual

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USER MANUAL
USER MANUAL
NVS2004
NVS2004

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Table of Contents
Introduction
1.1 What Is a Network Video Server (NVS2004)? ------------ 3
1.2 Specifications ------------ 4
Physical Connections
2.1 Front / Rear Panels ------------ 5
2.2 Connection Diagram ------------ 6
Installation
3.1 Identifying Components ------------ 7
3.2 General Network Connection Procedures 8
3.2.1 Connecting NVS To a Local Area Network ------------ 9
3.2.2 Connecting NVS Directly To a PC ------------ 11
3.2.3 Connecting NVS Directly To a xDSL Modem ------------ 12
3.2.4 Connecting NVS Through NAT Router ------------ 14
3.3 Dynamic DNS ------------ 16
Configuring NVS2004
4.1 Configuring NVS2004 ------------ 19
4.2 Basic Setting ------------ 20
4.3 Network Setting ------------ 21
4.4 Motion / Color Setting ------------ 23
4.5 Pan / Tilt Setting ------------ 24
4.6 DI / DO Setting ------------ 25
4.7 User Setting ------------ 26
4.8 System Setting ------------ 27
Viewing Through Web Browser
5.1 Starting Web Viewing Through Web Browser ------------ 28
5.2 Web Viewer Functions ------------ 29
Remote Client Software
6.1 Installing Remote Client Program ------------ 30
6.2 Functions of Live Mode GUI ------------ 31
6.3 Viewing Live Images ------------ 32
6.4 Recording Images ------------ 34
6.5 Searching and Playing Back Images ------------ 35

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INTRODUCTION
1.1 WHAT IS NETWORK VIDEO SERVER (NVS2004)?
The S-Series NVS2004 is an IP-based surveillance system equipped with built-in web
server, embedded operating system and H/W image compression chip. Users simply
plug in analog cameras and an Ethernet cable to the Network Video Server (NVS2004)
unit to transmit video images over TCP/IP network.
The S-Series NVS2004 is the 4 channel standalone type Network Video Server which
transforms the video signals from analog cameras into digitalized video images. It can
be directly connected to TCP/IP network for delivering converted video images through
high speed network transmission.
Remote users can conveniently access, view and record transmitted video images from
the NVS2004 by utilizing a variety of user-friendly video management tools provided.
Users also can access NVS2004 from standard web browser anywhere using Active-X
based web viewer.
SearchLive
Object Search
Data Search
Event Search Viewer In Web Page
Web Viewer

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Specifications
Hardware
CPU Intel Xscale Processor
Operating System Embedded Linux
Image Compression H/W Mpeg4
Video Input 4 Channel
Audio Input 4 Channel
Video Resolution NTSC ; 352x240/720x240/720x480
PAL ; 352x288/720x288/720x576
Frame Rate NTSC ; 120fps (@352x240)
60fps (@720x240)
30fps (@720x480)
Loop Out 4 Channel
TV Out 1 Port (Quad Mode Display)
Sensor / Alarm 4 Input / 4 Output
PTZ Interface RS485
Data Port RS232
Ethernet Interface RJ-45
Ethernet Protocol TCP/IP, HTTP, SMTP, DHCP, PPPoE
Weight / Dimension 1.6Kg(3.53lbs) 280x196x57mm(11.0"x7.7"x2.2")
Power DC 12V / 3.5A
Operating Conditions Temperature: Humidity:
5°C ~50°C (40°F ~ 125°F) 20%~80% RHG
Management
Installation IP allocation using IP Master
Video Server
Configuration Uses web-based admin menu
Event Management Triggered by: Action:
- Motion detection - Store video to FTP
- Sensor input - E-mail notification
- Alarm output
Firmware Upgrade Update download available through website
Web Viewing Supports access through standard web browser
Video Management
Software - Access to multiple video servers
- Live view, recording and search for
transmitted video images
Security ID/PW protection for video server access
PTZ Control - A wide range of PTZ protocols supported
- Load additional PTZ driver from admin menu
Dynamic DNS Domain name provided for dynamic IP users

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PHYSICAL CONNECTIONS
2.1 FRONT / REAR PANELS
Front Panel
Rear Panel
1Video-In 4 Channel Analog Camera Input
2Loop-Out 4 Channel
3TV-Out 1 Port (Quad Mode Display)
4Audio-In 4 Channel (Microphone Input)
5RS-232 Serial Data Port
6LAN RJ-45 Network Jack
7Reset Returns Settings to Factory Default
8RS-485 PTZ Interface
9Sensor-In 4 Channel Digital Input
10 Alarm-Out 4 Channel Digital Output
11 DC 12V/3A Power Input
12 Power Switch Power On / Off
1Power On (LED) Constantly green when powered on
2LAN (LED) Network connected : constantly red
Data sending : blinks red
3Video Input (LED) Constantly green when video signals are received
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2.2 CONNECTION DIAGRAM

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INSTALLATION
3.1 IDENTFYING COMPNENTS
Program CD
Power Adapter
NVS2004 Crossover Cable
User Manual
The S-Series NVS2004 comes with the items listed below. Identify the following com-
ponents to make sure everything has been properly included with the product package
provided. If any of the following items are missing, please contact your local distribu-
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Installation PC
Crossover Cable
Note: Different types of network environments require different procedures for
setting up NVS2004’s. Please refer the following four procedures for more
details.
3) Run the IP Master program (from the CD provided) on the PC and assign an IP
Address to the NVS2004.
2) Connect NVS2004 to your network using a Standard CAT5 Cable or to your PC di-
rectly using the cross-over cable provided.
1) Prepare a PC with Ethernet connection.
3.2 GENERAL NETWORK CONNECTION PROCEDURES
IP Master Program

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3.2.1 CONNECTING THE NVS2004 TO A LOCAL AREA NETWORK
The following procedure describes how to set up the S-Series NVS2004 when
connecting to a local area network.
1) Connect NVS2004 to your network hub with a standard CAT5 cable.
2) Connect the PC to network hub for IP assignment.
3) Run IP Master program from the CD provided on the PC.
Remote Client
NVS2004
PC
Router
Network Hub

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5) Select the MAC Address of the NVS2004 you
desire to set from the list.
6) Check on “Static IP” and enter IP Address,
Subnet Mask, Gateway and DNS.
Note: Factory default IP Address is 192.168.10.3.
7) Left click “Apply”. Enter Administrator IP/
Password
and left click “OK”. The NVS2004 will reboot
automatically.
Note: Factory default:
Administrator ID: root
4) Left click “NVS Search” to search the Network
Video Servers in the LAN. Then all Network Video
Servers in the LAN are listed.
8) Connect the video cables from the cameras to the NVS2004 and use the Web
Viewer to verify the images are transmitting properly.
Note: Open your web browser and enter the URL (ex ; http://192.168.10.3) in the
Address field.
3.2.1 CONNECTING NVS2004 TO A LOCAL AREA NETWORK (cont.)

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PC
NVS2004
Cross-over Cable
3.2.2 CONNECTING THE NVS2004 DIRECTLY TO A PC
The following procedure describes how to set up the S-Series NVS2004 when connect-
ing it directly to a PC.
1) Connect NVS2004 to the PC prepared by connect cross-over cable.
2) Run IP Master program from the PC.
3) Left click “NVS Search” to search and list the
NVS2004s on the LAN.
4) Select the NVS2004 from the list.

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NVS2004
DDNS Server
Remote Client
XDSL Modem
3.2.3 CONNECTING NVSDIRECTLY TO A xDSL Modem
The following procedure describes how to set up the S-Series NVS2004 when connect-
ing to an xDSL Modem.
1) Connect NVS2004 to the xDSL
Modem using a Network Cable.
2) Run IP Master program from the PC.
3) Left click “NVS Search” to search and list the
NVS2004s on the LAN.
4) Select the NVS2004 from the list.

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5) Check on “PPPoE” and enter User ID/Password for logging in xDSL service. If auto
log-in modem or cable modem is connected, check on “DHCP”
6) Check on “DDNS” and enter DDNS URL, DDNS ID and password.
Note: You should register DDNS ID and password from http://www.makeid.net prior
to this procedure. Please refer 3.3 Dynamic DNS for its detailed procedure.
7) Left click “Apply”. Enter Administrator IP/Password and left click “OK”. The
NVS2004 will
reboot automatically.
Note: Factory default: Administrator ID: root, Password: root.
8) Remove the cross-over cable from NVS2004 and connect it directly to xDSL modem
with standard CAT5 cable. And reboot the NVS2004.
9) Connect the video cables from the cameras to the NVS2004 and use the Web
Viewer to verify the images are transmitting properly.
Note: Open web browser. And enter the URL (ex ; http://192.168.10.3) in the
Address field.
3.2.1 CONNECTING NVS TO A LOCAL AREA NETWORK (cont.)

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1) Connect xDSL modem to WAN port of NAT router.
2) Connect NVS2004 to the NAT router.
3) Connect the PC prepared to the NAT router.
4) Run IP Master program from the PC.
5) Left click “NVS Search” to search the NVS2004s
on the LAN. Then all NVS2004’s on the LAN are
listed.
3.2.4 CONNECTING NVS2004 THROUGH A NAT ROUTER
The following procedure describes how to set up the NVS2004 when connecting to a
NAT Router.
NVS2004
DDNS Server
Remote Client
xDSL Modem
NAT Router
PC

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6) Check on “DHCP”.
7) Check on “DDNS” and enter DDNS URL, DDNS ID and password.
Note: You should register DDNS ID and password from http://www.makeid.net
prior to this procedure. Please refer 3.3 Dynamic DNS for its detailed procedure.
8) Left click “Apply”. Enter Administrator IP/Password and left click “OK”. The
NVS2004 will reboot automatically.
Note: Factory default Administrator ID: root, Password: root.
9) Run IP Master program again and left click “NVS Search”.
10) When selecting the NVS2004, IP address assigned by NAT router will be displayed.
11) Forward web and video streaming port from NAT router.
Note: Factory default web port: 80, video streaming port: 2000.
12) Connect the video cables from the cameras to the NVS2004 and use the Web
Viewer to verify the images are transmitting properly..
Note: Open web browser and enter the URL (ex ; http://192.168.10.3) in the Address
field.

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3.3 DYNAMIC DNS
The Dynamic Domain Name Server (DDNS) will translate your dynamic IP address to
a static domain name. This allows a NVS2004 with a Dynamic IP Address to be
accessed using a static domain name If you connect the NVS2004 through dynamic IP
or through a NAT router, you’ll need to use DDNS to track the IP Address of the
NVS2004 as the Dynamic IP Address changes.
1) To register the NVS2004 with a DDNS Service, open web browser and type
http://www.makeid.net from Address field. Then the below menu appears.
2) To register your DDNS ID, left click “Registration”. Then the below menu appears.
Enter ID that you desire to have. Left click “ID Check”. If the ID is available, enter
password.
Then enter your e-mail address. And left click “Register”.
Note: E-mail address is used to reregister if the DDNS ID is forgotten.

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3) Run IP Master. Or open Admin page from web
browser. And input registered DDNS ID/
Password to your NVS2004.
Note: If you have DDNS ID “abc” for example, the URL is http://godvr.net/abc.
Note: E-mail address is used to reregister if the DDNS ID is forgotten.

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Note: If you forget your DDNS ID, left click “Search” from main page. Enter the e-
mail address and DDNS password. And left click “DDNS Search”. Then your DDNS ID
will be displayed on the same page.

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CONFIGURING THE NVS2004
4.1 CONFIGURING THE NVS2004
You can configure the NVS2004 from web-based admin menu after installing NVS2004
on an IP Network. ID and Password with Administrator authority is required to access
the admin menu.
1) Open web browser.
2) Type http://IP address/admin (ex; http://192.168.10.3/admin) in the Address field.
3) Enter Administrator ID and password: Default are ID: root, PASSWORD: root (case-
sensitive).

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4.2 BASIC SETTING
Basic Settings are used to configure each cameras properties.
1) Video Server Name: enter any name that you desire to have.
2) Video / Bandwidth:
a) Video Format: select NTSC or PAL.
b) Resolution: select the video resolution.
c) NTSC: 352x240 / 720x240 / 720x480
d) PAL: 352x288 / 720x288 / 720x576
Note: Max. Upload Speed: should be set to the maximum upload speed provided
by the internet service or if it is not on the internet to the amount allowable on the
LAN.
3) Video Channel Setting:
a) Name of channel: enter the video channel name desired to be displayed from
camera view.
a) Enable video: enable the video channel to be viewed.
b) Enable audio: enable the audio channel to be turned on.
c) Frame Rate: set the frame rate per each video channel.
d) Transfer data size: set the max. data size per second transferred by each video
channel. For example, if you set to “128kbps”, total video data size every second
cannot exceed 128Kbit.
4) Max. number of remote users: left click “Calculate” shows max. number of re-
mote users automatically.
Resolution (NTSC/PAL) 352x240/352x288 720x240/720x288 720x480/720x756
Max. frame rate per each camera 30fps/25fps 15fps/12fps 7.5fps/6fps
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