Convision V4000 User manual

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Convision V4000
User Manual
Version 3.0
December 2008
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General
This manual intends to convey the knowledge required to connect and handle your
Convision IP video server. General information on configuring the required software
on your computer you will find in the “Convision System Configuration“ document.
You do not need any special software to operate the Convision IP video server since
all the components are generally included in the standard software package supplied
with the computer.
Please read this manual before connecting your Convision IP video server.
You can download the latest update of the Convision V4000 manual and the
Convision V4000 firmware free of charge from the ConvisionWebsite
(www.convision.com ).
Operate the Convision V4000 exclusively with 12 V DC.
Step by Step Procedures
Meeting the System Requirements – refer to Chapter 3
Connecting the Components – refer to Chapter 5
Configuring the System – refer to document “Convision System Configuration“
Setting up Your Browser – refer to document “Convision System Configuration“
Configuring Your Convision IP video server – refer to Chapter 6 and 9

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Content
1General references......................................................................5
1.1 Scope of delivery...........................................................................5
1.2 Safety Instructions.........................................................................5
2System Requirements.................................................................7
2.1 Requirements for Operation in a Local Area Network (LAN).........7
2.2 Software Requirements.................................................................7
3Controls, Connectors and Indicators........................................8
4Connecting the Convision IP video server .............9
4.1 Connecting the Unit to the Power Supply......................................9
4.2 Connecting the Unit to the LAN...................................................10
4.3 Connecting the Cameras.............................................................10
4.4 Input and Output Connections.....................................................12
5IP-Setup - Initial Configuration of the Convision IP-
Videoserver................................................................................13
5.1 LAN without DHCP or Direct Connection....................................13
5.2 Factory-Reset - Deleting the configuration..................................14
6The HTML Pages - Operation and Configuration ...................15
7Cameras - Monitoring ...............................................................17
7.1.1 Controllable Camera ...................................................................19
7.2 Recording and Playback .............................................................22
7.2.1 Recording....................................................................................22
7.2.2 Playback / Save of Recording.....................................................22
8Configuration.............................................................................27
8.1 Cameras......................................................................................27
8.1.1 Selection......................................................................................28
8.1.2 Rename Cameras.......................................................................28
8.1.3 Video-Settings.............................................................................28
8.1.4 Camera settings..........................................................................28
8.1.5 Quality.........................................................................................28

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8.2 Events – alarm release................................................................29
8.2.1 Motion Detection ......................................................................... 30
8.2.2 Video Loss ..................................................................................34
8.2.3 Timer – zeitabhängige Aktionen..................................................34
8.2.4 Device - Keys..............................................................................35
8.2.5 I / O – Input .................................................................................35
8.3 Action..........................................................................................37
8.3.1 Speed up recording on event......................................................37
8.3.2 Protect hard disk event................................................................38
8.3.3 Notification by E-Mail...................................................................38
8.3.4 Transferring Data via FTP- Upload .............................................39
8.3.5 I/O-Output (Duration)...................................................................41
8.3.6 Http-Alert.....................................................................................41
8.3.7 Video – Out .................................................................................43
8.3.8 Time-Client-Update.....................................................................44
8.4 Authorization - User administration.............................................44
8.5 Language ....................................................................................46
8.5.2 Upload file .................................................................................. 46
8.6 HD-Manager................................................................................47
8.7 Advanced ....................................................................................47
8.8 Configuration – Load and Save...................................................50
8.9 Network - Settings.......................................................................50
8.10 Firmware Update.........................................................................53
8.11 Setting Time and Date.................................................................54
8.12 Dome / PTZ Cameras .................................................................55
8.13 Event log.....................................................................................56
8.14 System log – Recording of the event log on the hard disk..........57
9General Descriptions ................................................................59
9.1.1 FTP .............................................................................................59
9.1.2 SMTP- or Mail-Server..................................................................59
9.1.3 TCP/IP and IP Address...............................................................59
10 Technical Data........................................................................... 61
Appendix A Declaration of Conformity..............................................63
Appendix B Abbildungsverzeichnis................................................... 65
Appendix C Index................................................................................. 66

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1 General references
1.1 Scope of delivery
Examine after unpacking whether all parts are present.
V4000
Power pack DC 12 V / 1,5 A
Power cable
CD-ROM with Convision
IPSetup-Tool and manual
The device type and the serial number are on an adhesive label underneath the
Convision IP video server. This information is also included on the HTML pages in
the "Info" menu. In the "Info" menu, you can also check the current software version
of your Convision IP video server.
1.2 Safety Instructions
1. Never place the Convision IP video server near a heating source e.g. furnace
or heaters or expose it to direct sunlight. Do not cover the Convision IP video
server.
2. Only clean your Convision IP video server using a moist cloth without abrasive
cleaning agents.
3. Never open the Convision IP video server yourself. In the event of a
malfunction or defect, please contact the Convision Systems GmbH support
service or your dealer. Opening the unit invalidates the warranty.

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Product Description
The Convision V4000 offer long-time recording with remote broadcasting,
configuration and maintenance for 4-channels. Devices without an internal hard disk
can easily be upgraded via the external Firewire (IE1394) connector. You can add up
to 16 hard disks. 8000Gbyte hard disk space should be enough even for advanced
CCTV demands.
The whole product range works with lossless intelligent motion detection for every
video channel. The sophisticated event-action handling is known as an exemplary
standard for IP Video Servers. You can combine various events with actions like
recording, email, SMS and I/O-connectors. Together with the extensive Dome/PTZ
control and the video management software ConvisionSafe the system is a real
multifunctional CCTV device. The stand alone IP Video Servers do not require any
software installation. All operations will be done via a standard Internet Browser.

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2 System Requirements
2.1 Requirements for Operation in a Local Area
Network (LAN)
For configuring and operating the Convision V400/600 Plus in a local area network
(LAN), you need a computer with an Ethernet interface. The Convision V4000 is
designed for a 10/100 Mbit/s auto sensing twisted-pair (TP) connection.
2.2 Software Requirements
To be able to configure the Convision IP video server in a local area network you
need the Internet Explorer 6 or higher and the program „IPSetup“. You will find this
program on the attached Convision CD-ROM or just download it from the Convision
Website under www.convision.com.
You do not need any special software to operate the Convision IP video server since
all the components are generally included in the standard software package supplied
with the computer.

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3 Controls, Connectors and
Indicators
Figureg 1: Frontview of the Convision V4000
♦F (button left): Release an action, refer to chapter 9.2.4.
♦Reset: when this button is activated, the Convision IP video server is reset. This
means the Convision IP video server is rebooted and re-initialized.
♦M (button right): deletes the configuration, release an action, refer to chapter
9.2.4.
Die LEDs:
♦LED 1 – 16: these light up when a camera is connected to the corresponding port;
they flash when the respective camera is being accessed.
♦Online: is lit when the Convision IP video server is not configured, lights up when
the systems is loaded.
♦Active: no function now
♦HD: (HD = hard disk) is lit when data is written to or read from the hard disk.
♦Power: lights up as soon as the Convision IP video server is connected to the
power supply and switched on.

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Rear View
On the rear view of the Convision V4000 Plus there are external connections.
Figure 2: Rear View of the Convision V4000
♦Video Out: BNC connectors (female) for a monitor
♦CAM 1 ... CAM 4: BNC connectors (female) for 16 FBAS cameras
♦Reset: when this button is activated, the Convision IP video server is reset. This
means the Convision IP video server is rebooted and re-initialized.
♦IEEE1394: 2 Connectors for external hard drives
♦COM 1 RS232: Serial interface: It is used to control external devices such as a
controllable camera, etc.
♦Ethernet : 10/100 BaseT connection for operating the Convision IP video server
in a LAN.
♦I/O connector : Terminal strip for various inputs and outputs (refer to chapter 4.4)
♦RS485: Serial Interface: It is used to control external devices.
♦Power 12V-DC: connector for the power pack supplied with the unit.
♦On/Off: used to switch the device on and off.
4 Connecting the
Convision IP video server
You configure and use a Convision IP video server in a LAN-network. For transmitting
via ISDN, there is an ISDN-Router needed.
4.1 Connecting the Unit to the Power Supply
Plug the 12-V connector (DC = direct current) of the power pack cable into the power

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socket of your Convision IP video server Connect the power pack to the power
supply socket using the power cable. Activate the on/off switch on the rear of the unit.
The power LED will light up.
4.2 Connecting the Unit to the LAN
In a LAN, you have to establish a connection between the Convision IP video server
and your computer via a hub or switch using a twisted-pair cable with an RJ-45
connector.
Figure 3: LAN Connection
Connect one end of the TP cable to the Ethernet output on the rear of the Convision
IP video server.
Connect the other end of the TP cable to one of the inputs on the hub.
For information on setting the IP addresses, please refer to Chapter 5. For detailed
information on IP addresses, please refer to Chapter 9.1.3.
)Note: For the initial configuration, there is an additional direct connection option
via a cross-connect cable.
4.3 Connecting the Cameras
Connect the BNC connector to a camera input on the rear of the Convision IP video
server. The camera is supplied with power via the power pack delivered together with
the camera. For further information, please refer to the manual of the camera.
Connecting a controllable camera
Connect the video cable via the adapter supplied to the first camera input of the

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Convision IP video server.
Connect the control cable (9pin Sub-D to 8pin mini DIN) to one of the serial inputs
(COM 1 – RS232 or COM 2 – RS485) of the Convision IP video server.
The camera is supplied with power via the power pack delivered together with the
camera. For further information, please refer to the manual of the camera.
Define the serial input used on the Configuration/Dome/PTZ-Cameras page (refer to
chapter 7.11).
If you want to connect several controllable cameras to a Convision IP video server,
all the cameras following the first one are controlled via series cable connections of
the individual cameras (8pin mini DIN connectors).
) Note: In some controllable cameras you have to set an internal control address.
For this purpose, please use the addresses starting with "1".
) Note: the video lines are scheduled with 75 Ω .
) Note: You cannot operate 2 different types of controllable cameras
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4.4 Input and Output Connections
Output Connections
You can us the output Connections as „normally open“ (NO) or „normally closed“
(NC).
Input Connections
Alarm devices for various purposes can be connected to the six inputs. Please
observe that only 12 V devices may be connected to the inputs.
The Input Connections are normally open, they react to closing the contact.
An indicator lamp, for example, or any other 12 V signal device (e.g. siren), can be
connected directly to the outputs.
Figure 4: Wiring of the Inputs and Outputs
.
Caution! Outputs:
1A/30V DC
0,3A/110V DC
0 5A/125V AC

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5 IP-Setup - Initial Configuration of
the Convision IP-Videoserver
The set up of your Convision IP video server will be done remotely via network with
the browser„Microsoft Internet Explorer 6“ (or higher) of your computer. For
information on the local configuration of your computer and for information on setting
up the browser, refer to document “Convision System Configuration“ (on the supplied
Convision CD).
For this purpose, the computer must be in the same network segment (defined by the
network mask) as Convision IP video server. Both need an IP-address. (For more
information about IP addresses and network masks refer to Chapter 9.1.3). In a LAN
both can get a dynamic IP-address from a DHCP-Server.
LAN with DHCP
When delivered in the Convision IP video server DHCP is active. To integrate your
device in your LAN, the DHCP-Server is automatically searching for a free IP-
address. The DHCP-Server configures a free IP-address and you can reach your
Convision IP video server for the first connection with the Default-Hostname in your
LAN
http://Convision_V4000
Start your browser and enter http://Convision_V4000 as the URL.
Under Configuration/Network you can change the name individually.
5.1 LAN without DHCP or Direct Connection
If there is no DHCP-Server in your LAN or you like to configure your device via direct
connection using a Cross-Connect-Cable, you have to make sure that your computer
has a fix IP-address for the configuration.
When delivered the Convision IP video server has no IP-address. With the initial
configuration you have to enter the IP-address.
Therefore you have to copy the configuration software "IP Setup" from the CD into a
directory on your computer. Or you can download IP-Setup from the Convision
Website under www.convision.com .

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You have to do the initial configuration every time, when you delete the configuration
of the device (Factory-Reset).
Follow the initial installation procedure below to set up the Convision IP video server
in the LAN:
Install and configure your LAN network (refer to document “Convision System
Configuration“).
Integrate your Convision IP video server into your LAN network as described in
chapter 0 or connect the device via a Cross-Connect-Cable with your computer.
Copy the configuration software "IP Setup" from the CD into a directory on your
computer. Open the Convision IPSetup program (IPSetup.exe). For this purpose, the
computer must be in the same network segment (defined by the network mask) as
the Convision IP video server. After a few moments (max. 1 min) the program will
display the Convision IP video server. Double-click the entry and then enter the IP
address and the network mask.
Figure 5:
Initial configuration
with Convision
IPSetup
5.2 Factory-Reset - Deleting the configuration
If it should be necessary to set your device back to factory settings you have two
following possibilities.
Software Factory Reset: Please select in the main menu configuration the menu
item Expert/Factory Reset.
With the Software Factory Reset only the configuration of the server will be reset to
factory settings. The network settings will be saved.
Hardware Factory Reset: For a Hardware Factory Reset please follow these
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hold it pressed. Now switch the power button of the device on the back of and on
again. After the LEDs 1,2 and 3 have lit up one after the other, you can release the
button “M”. Now the device will finish booting up again.
With Hardware Factory Reset the configuration of the server will be reset to factory
settings and also all Network settings will be deleted, too. The initial configuration
procedure then needs to be repeated.
6 The HTML Pages - Operation and
Configuration
After the first successful connection, enter the IP address of your Convision IP video
server in the address line of your browser. (Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or higher).
The Homepage
The homepage of the Convision V4000 will be displayed.
The Headline
From this page, you can access all the viewing and configuration pages.

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Selecting the Language
The language selected upon delivery is either the default language set in the browser
or English. Click on the flags to change the language.
Under Configuration / System / Language (refer chapter 8.5) you can change the
default language or download another language.
Cameras - Play - Configuration
Beside the flags for the language you have the links for the Cameras Play and
Configuration. With an easy click on it you can change between them.
For using all the possibilities of the Convision IP video server, you first have to
configure the device.
We refer to chapter 8 – Configuration.

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7 Cameras - Monitoring
In this menu you can view the images from the connected cameras. For Live-Viewing
please click on the Icons left hand sided.
) Note: For full functionality, please use the Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or higher
and activate JavaScript and install DirectX 8.0 or higher.
Quad view (352 x 288 Pixel)
Single view (352x288 Pixel)
For the first live view you have to download the Convision ActiveX-Plugin from the
Convision IP video server to your computer. With the first clock on one of the above
shown icons, the download of the Convision active X-Plugin automatically starts.
Click „install“ and the plugin will be installed on your computer. From now on, it will be
available for all further live views.

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Figure 6: Download of the ActiveX-Plugin
Snapshot
Clicking on this during the streaming will result in a JPEG single
image being taken. With the right mouse button you can save this
in the context menu of your browser.
Configuration of the I/O Contacts
Clicking on this Icon, you will be in the menu of the I/O-Contacts
(refer to chapter 9.2.5).
If you click on the Icon you change the status of the I/O Contact
Start and stop of the recording
Clicking on this Icon you will be in the menu of the HDD-Manager.
The Icon is shown with a red point, if the recording is started. The
Icon is shown with a green point, if there is no recording started.
(Menu of the HDD-Manager refer to chapter9.6)
These Icons are only available if there is a HDD connected.

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7.1.1 Controllable Camera
If there is a controllable camera connected there will be the left
handed Icon shown for the single view..
You can connect various controllable cameras to the Convision V4000, which can be
operated directly via the user interface. Depending on their design, these cameras
have different functions. For this reason, the user interface of the Convision V4000
varies, depending on the camera connected.
The user interface of a fully controllable camera is shown in Figure 7.
) Note: The controlling of the camera is always indicated in the representation as
live-stream and single opinion.
) Note: In some controllable cameras you have to set an internal control address..
For this purpose, please use the addresses starting with "1".
Figure 7: View of a fully controllable camera
1 Snapshot – Clicking on this during the streaming will result in a JPEG single
image being taken. With the right mouse button you can save this in the
context menu of your browser.
2 Preset Tour - The camera can be pre programmed for up to 18 different
position presets which will be displayed sequentially.
3 Camera presets– storage spaces for selected image sections.
Click on the previously stored preset values to focus the camera on those
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4 Save button– opens a dialog box for storing the preset sections.
5 Current camera image – Click a point in the image to focus the camera on the
selected point.
6 Horizontal pan range – infinitely variable panning
Stepwise panning left/right, depending on the zoom factor
Panning to the left/right end position
7 Panoramic view of the entire pan/tilt area.
Clicking on "Refresh" reconstructs the panoramic view using updated frames
8 Vertical pan range – infinitely variable panning
Stepwise panning up/down, depending on the zoom factor
Panning to the upper/lower end position
9 Zoom – infinitely variable zooming
Zoom in stepwise/Zoom out stepwise
Maximum Zoom/minimum Zoom
Depending on the type of camera connected, some of the following controls will be
displayed instead of the user interface shown in Figure 7:
By clicking on the triangles the camera swivels 1 to 10 steps in
the direction of the arrow. The angle depends on the zoom factor.
By clicking on the double arrow, the camera will be moved 10
times further in one movement than with the single arrow..
Adjusting the zoom factor
Zoom in/Zoom out
Setting the image sharpness range for cameras without auto
focus.
Close-up focus / remote focus
Adjustment of the light incidence in the lens.
Closed iris/open iris
Saving Presets
) Note: If the configuration protection function is activated, administrator rights are
required for the storage process.
For some controllable cameras you can save specific image sections as preset