Convision V600 A User manual

Convision V600 A Series
User Manual
Version 5.1
November 2003
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General
Congratulations on purchasing a unit of the Convision V600 A Series.
The Convision V600 A Series is available in the following versions:
♦Convision V600 A
♦Convision V610 A Convision V610 A XL Convision V610 A XXL
Many of the descriptions and instructions contained in this manual apply to all the
versions. In this case, the name "Convision V6xx A" is used.
This manual intends to convey the knowledge required to connect and handle your
Convision V6xx A. 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 V6xx A since all the components
are generally included in the standard software package supplied with the computer.
Please read this manual before connecting your Convision V6xx A.
You can download the latest update of the Convision V6xx A manual and the
Convision V6xx A firmware free of charge from the Convision Website
(www.convision.de).
Operate the Convision V6xx A exclusively with 12 V DC.
Step by Step Procedures
1. Meeting the System Requirements – refer to Chapter 3
2. Connecting the Components – refer to Chapter 5
3. Configuring the System – refer to document “Convision System Configuration“
4. Setting up Your Browser – refer to document “Convision System Configuration“
5. Configuring Your Convision V6xx A – refer to Chapter 6 and 9
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Contents
1General Information .....................................................6
1.1 Scope of Delivery..........................................................................6
1.2 Safety Instructions.......................................................................6
2Product Variations........................................................7
2.1 Convision V600 A..........................................................................7
2.2 Convision V610 A..........................................................................7
3System Requirements...................................................8
3.1 Requirements for Operation in an ISDN Telephone Network ........8
3.2 Requirements for Operation in a Local Area Network (LAN).........8
3.3 Software Requirements ................................................................ 8
4Controls, Connectors and Indicators.............................9
4.1 Front View.................................................................................... 9
4.2 Rear View................................................................................... 10
5Connecting the Convision V600 A Series.....................11
5.1 Connecting the Unit to the Power Supply ...................................11
5.2 Connecting the Unit to the LAN................................................... 11
5.3 Connecting the Unit to the ISDN................................................. 12
5.4 Connecting the Unit via Modem ..................................................13
5.5 Connecting the Cameras............................................................. 13
5.6 The Key-Operated Switch ........................................................... 15
5.7 Input and Output Connections....................................................15
5.7.1 Example: Input Connections .......................................................... 15
5.7.2 Example: Open Collector Output Connection..................................... 16
5.7.3 Example: Alarm Output Connection................................................. 17
6Initial Configuration of the Convision V6xx A .............18
6.1 MSN Configuration via ISDN....................................................... 18
6.2 IP Configuration in a Local Area Network...................................19
6.3 IP Configuration via a Direct Connection Using a Cross-Connect
Cable ..........................................................................................19
6.4 Deleting the Configuration.......................................................... 20
7The HTML Pages – Operation and Configuration .........21
8Operation....................................................................22
8.1 Cameras .....................................................................................22
8.1.1 Controllable Camera ..................................................................... 24
8.1.2 Sequencer................................................................................... 26
8.2 Playback (Convision V610 A only) .............................................. 27
8.3 Recording (Convision V610 A only) ............................................30
8.4 Frame Buffer Display..................................................................30
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8.5 Applications................................................................................ 32
8.5.1 Activating Outputs Manually............................................................32
8.5.2 Sockets .......................................................................................32
8.5.3 Weather Station............................................................................33
8.6 Applets....................................................................................... 33
8.7 Modules...................................................................................... 33
8.8 Information................................................................................ 33
9Configuration ............................................................. 34
9.1 System Settings ......................................................................... 34
9.1.1 LAN/Ethernet Connection Data........................................................34
9.1.2 ISDN/Modem Connection Data ........................................................36
9.1.3 Language.....................................................................................45
9.1.4 Applets........................................................................................46
9.1.5 Modules.......................................................................................46
9.1.6 Configuration – Saving and Uploading..............................................47
9.1.7 Update – Uploading New Firmware ..................................................48
9.1.8 Security Settings...........................................................................49
9.1.9 Setting the Time and Date..............................................................50
9.1.10 Activating the FTP Server ...............................................................50
9.1.11 Assignment of Devices to the Serial Ports .........................................52
9.1.12 Event Log.....................................................................................53
9.2 Camera Settings ......................................................................... 54
9.2.1 General – Settings for the Image Display..........................................54
9.2.2 Name – Renaming Cameras............................................................54
9.2.3 Pan/Tilt........................................................................................55
9.2.4 Setting the Camera Properties.........................................................55
9.3 Events – Actions When an Alarm Is Triggered............................ 56
9.3.1 Inputs .........................................................................................57
9.3.2 Key Switch...................................................................................58
9.3.3 Time Control – Time-Dependent Actions...........................................59
9.3.4 Time Period..................................................................................60
9.3.5 Live Video Loss .............................................................................61
9.3.6 Camera used ................................................................................62
9.3.7 HD Level (Convision V610 A only)....................................................62
9.3.8 Activity Detection..........................................................................62
9.4 Actions ....................................................................................... 64
9.4.1 Hard Disk – Configuring the Hard Disk .............................................64
9.4.2 Configuring the Frame Buffers.........................................................64
9.4.3 Output (Time)...............................................................................65
9.4.4 Transferring Data via FTP (Upload) ..................................................66
9.4.5 Notification via E-Mail ....................................................................67
9.4.6 E-Mail State (eMail State)...............................................................69
9.4.7 Notification via SMS (Short Message Service)....................................69
9.4.8 VdS 2465.....................................................................................70
9.4.9 Further action with no configuration page .........................................70
9.5 Configuring the Hard Disk (Convision V610 A only).................... 71
9.5.1 Partitioning the Hard Disk...............................................................71
9.5.2 Deleting Images on Individual Partitions...........................................77
9.5.3 Delete Partition.............................................................................77
9.5.4 Format ........................................................................................77
9.5.5 State – Information on the Hard Disk Partitioning ..............................78
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9.5.6 System Report – Event Log Display on the Hard Disk......................... 79
10 General Descriptions...................................................80
10.1 Using the Convision V6xx A as a Video Server............................ 80
10.2 Live optimized and Live compatible............................................ 80
10.3 FTP .............................................................................................80
10.4 Password Encryption..................................................................80
10.5 Channel Bundling ....................................................................... 81
10.6 SMTP or Mail Server....................................................................81
10.7 Control via CGI Parameters ........................................................81
10.8 TCP/IP and IP Addresses ........................................................... 82
11 Technical Data ............................................................84
Appendix A Declaration of Conformity ..................................86
Appendix B List of Figures ....................................................87
Appendix C List of Keywords.................................................89
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1 General Information
1.1 Scope of Delivery
After unpacking, make sure that all the parts have been delivered.
Convision V6xx A
Power pack DC 12 V/1.5 A
Power cable
ISDN cable
CD-ROM with Convision IPSetup tool
Manual
The device type and the serial number are on an adhesive label underneath the
Convision V6xx A. This information is also included in the manual and on the HTML
pages in the "Information" menu (refer to chapter 8.8). In the "Information" menu, you
can also check the current software version of your Convision V6xx A.
1.2 Safety Instructions
The Convision V6xx A is a high-quality electronic product. Please follow the safety
instructions below to prevent damage:
Never place the Convision V6xx A near a heating source e.g. furnace
or heaters or expose it to direct sunlight.
Do not cover the Convision V6xx A.
Only clean Convision V6xx A using a moist cloth only without
abrasive cleaning agents and install your Convision V6xx A where it
is protected against splash water.
Never open the Convision V6xx A yourself. In the event of a
malfunctions or defects, please contact the Convision Systems
GmbH support service or your dealer.
Opening the unit invalidates the warranty!
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2 Product Variations
2.1 Convision V600 A
As many as 6 cameras with PAL/NTSC composite signal can be connected to the
basic device of the Convision V600 Series, the Convision V600 A – a CCTV (Closed
Circuit Television) Web server. The video data are transmitted either via TCP/IP in a
local network, via a single or dual ISDN channel or via an analog modem.
There are 6 alarm event inputs for surveillance functions and two outputs for the
direct control of the alarm devices. Additional devices such as pan/tilt cameras or
cameras with zoom functions can be controlled via the serial interfaces.
In the integrated services digital network (ISDN), it is possible to transmit audio data
parallel to the image data on the second B-channel.
Other devices of this series are available that are equipped with all the basic
functions of the Convision V600 A and offer various additional features.
All the variants have an identical basic configuration.
2.2 Convision V610 A
This variant of the Convision V600 A is equipped with a 2.5" hard disk for long-time
recording.
Versions: Convision V610 A with a HDD of at least 20 GB
Convision V610 A XXL with a HDD of at least 40 GB
The internal notebook hard disk ensures a recording time of 9 hours per GB of hard
disk space at 1 frame per second (resolution 384 x 288, frame size 32 KB).
With a resolution of 192 x 144 (8 KB) it is possible to record up to 36 hours per GB of
hard disk space at the same recording speed.
Before taking the Convision V 610 A into operation, it must be configured in the same
way as the Convision V600 A (setting the IP address etc.).
Please refer to Chapter 8 for more information on the recording and playback
functions.
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3 System Requirements
3.1 Requirements for Operation in an ISDN
Telephone Network
For configuring and operating the Convision V6xx A via ISDN, you need an basic
ISDN access.
The Convision V6xx A is completely ready for connection via ISDN, which means the
user need not perform any installation works. The Convision V6xx A has been
equipped with an ISDN card and the required ISDN software has been installed. For
configuring the connections that are to be established via the ISDN interface, please
refer to document “Convision System Configuration“.
If you want to make further settings for the Convision V6xx A (e.g. TCP/IP, camera
settings etc. ) via the ISDN interface, you need a computer with ISDN capabilities.
For more information, please refer to Chapter 6.1.
3.2 Requirements for Operation in a Local Area
Network (LAN)
For installing the Convision V6xx A in a LAN, you need a computer with an Ethernet
interface. The Convision V6xx A requires a 10 Mbit twisted pair (TP) connection.
For detailed information on cabling, please refer to Chapter 5.2.
3.3 Software Requirements
To be able to configure the Convision V6xx A, you need an Internet browser that
supports Java such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or Netscape Navigator 4.x.
You do not need any special software to operate the Convision V6xx A since all the
components are generally included in the standard software package supplied with
the computer.
On computers with an MS operating system, you can configure the system by using
Convision IPSetup directly in the form of an .exe file. In the case of other operating
systems, you have to install a "JVM" (Java Virtual Machine), if not yet installed.
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4 Controls, Connectors and
Indicators
The Convision V6xx A is equipped with various controls, connectors and indicator
lamps (LEDs). These are described below.
4.1 Front View
Figure 1: Front view of the Convision V6xx A
♦F button: deletes the hard disk.
♦LEDs 1-6: these light up when a camera is connected to the corresponding port;
they flash when the respective camera is being accessed.
♦M button: deletes the configuration.
♦Online LED: is lit when the Convision V6xx A proactively established a
connection.
♦Active LED: is lit when the alarm function of the Convision V6xx A has been
switched to "alert".
♦HD LED : (HD = hard disk); is lit when data is written to or read from the hard disk
(option).
♦Power LED: lights up as soon as the Convision V6xx A is connected to the power
supply and switched on.
♦Reset button: when this button is activated, the Convision V6xx A is reset. This
means the Convision V6xx A is rebooted and re-initialized.
Never press F and M together when you switch on the
Convision V6xx A as this would cause the entire software to be
deleted.
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4.2 Rear View
All the external connectors are located on the rear panel of the Convision V6xx A.
Connectors of the Convision V600 A/610 A:
♦CAM 1 ... CAM 6: You can connect six independent FBAS cameras to these
connectors.
♦COM 1: Serial interface: is used to control external devices, e.g. a pan/tilt camera,
weather station etc.
♦COM 2: Serial interface: is also used to control external devices. An analog
modem can be connected to this interface.
♦Ethernet: 10 Base T connection for operating the Convision V6xx A in a LAN.
♦ISDN: This connector is used for operating the Convision V6xx A via an ISDN
multi-device access.
♦Audio: This is the connector for the microphone and loudspeaker of an audio
transmission device, e.g. a door intercom system.
♦Power switch: used to switch the device on and off.
♦Power, 12 V DC: This is the connector for the power pack supplied with the unit.
♦I/O Connector: This connector is for additional devices, e.g. smoke and motion
detectors (refer to Chapter 5.7).
Figure 2: Rear
view of the
Convision
V6xx A
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5 Connecting the Convision V600 A
Series
There are three possibilities of operating the Convision V6xx A. You can operate it
either in a Local Area Network (LAN), via ISDN or an analog modem.
For initial configuration of the unit, there is an additional direct connection option.
♦Via a cross-connect cable, refer to Chapter 6.3.
5.1 Connecting the Unit to the Power Supply
Connect the 12 V DC plug of the power pack connecting cable to the 12 V DC Power
connector (female) of your Convision V6xx A. Connect the power pack provided with
the unit to the power supply socket using the power cable. Activate the Power switch
on the rear of the unit. The Power LED will light up.
5.2 Connecting the Unit to the LAN
In a LAN, you have to establish a connection between the Convision V6xx A and
your computer via a hub or switch using a twisted-pair cable with an RJ-45
connector.
Figure 3: LAN connection
1. Connect one end of the TP cable to the Ethernet output on the rear of the
Convision V6xx A. (refer to Figure 2: Rear view of the Convision V6xx A).
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2. Connect the other end of the TP cable to one of the inputs on the hub.
3. For information on setting the IP addresses, please refer to Chapter 6.2. For
detailed information on IP addresses, please refer to Chapter 10.8.
) Note: If you want to connect the Convision V6xx A directly to your PC, use a
cross-connect cable to connect the two devices. This is an eight-pin twisted pair
cable with crossed pin assignments (refer to Chapter 6.3).
5.3 Connecting the Unit to the ISDN
Your telecommunications network operator provides ISDN access via a network
terminator (NT).
1. Plug one end of the ISDN cable provided (labeled "ISDN") into the ISDN port on
the rear of the device (refer to Figure 2: Rear view of the Convision V6xx A).
2. Plug the other end of the cable into the RJ-45-connector (female) of the ISDN
network terminator.
Figure 4: Connection via ISDN
To be able to communicate with your Convision V6xx A via ISDN, your computer
must be equipped with the appropriate ISDN hardware (e.g. ISDN card). For
information on installing ISDN hardware, please review the respective manuals of
your computer and of the device to be installed. In addition, you have to configure a
dial-up networking on your computer (refer to document “Convision System
Configuration“).
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Operating the Unit Connected to Telecommunications
Equipment (ISDN Telecommunications Equipment)
If you want to operate your Convision V6xx A connected to telecommunications
equipment, you have to connect the Convision V6xx A to the S0-bus in parallel to an
ISDN telephone that can be accessed from your computer.
For initial configuration of the unit, dial the telephone number assigned to the
telephone connected. Since this is a data call, the phone will not answer (i.e. the
phone will not ring) but the Convision V6xx A will answer the call.
)Note: In the case of telecommunications equipment it may be necessary to
enable data transmission for the access. For this purpose, contact the manufacturer
of the telecommunications equipment.
5.4 Connecting the Unit via Modem
To operate the Convision V6xx A via an analog modem, connect the modem to the
2nd serial interface (COM 2) of your Convision V6xx A using a serial cable. Connect
the modem to the telephone socket using the telephone cable and to the power
supply via the power pack. For information on configuring the unit, please refer to
Chapter 9.1.2.
5.5 Connecting the Cameras
Proceed as described in the following to connect one or several cameras to the
Convision V6xx A:
1. To supply the camera with 12 V DC, connect the "+" cable of the camera to the
12V DC plug, which is then connected to the 12V DC Power connector (female).
The BNC connection provides the mass connection (GND).
2. Connect the BNC connector to a camera input on the rear of the Convision
V6xx A.
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Figure 5: Camera connections
Connecting a Controllable Camera
3. Connect the video cable via the adapter supplied (Cinch on BNC) to the first
camera input on the rear of the Convision V6xx A.
4. Additionally, you have to connect the control cable (9pin Sub-D to 8pin mini DIN)
to one of the serial inputs (COM 1 or COM 2) of the Convision V6xx A.
5. The camera is supplied with power via the power pack supplied.
Define the serial input used on the Configuration / System / Device page (refer to
Chapter 9.1.11).
If you want to connect several controllable cameras to a Convision V6xx A, all the
cameras following the first one are controlled via series cable connectors of the
individual cameras (8pin mini DIN connectors). The cameras are then individually
controlled via internal port addresses.
In some controllable cameras you have to set an internal control address. For
this purpose, please use the addresses starting with "1".
For controlling a camera not supported by the Convision V6xx A you have to enable
the "Serial-URL-Port" option on the Configuration/System/Device page. For more
information on this topic, please read Chapter 9.1.11 – Serial-URL-Port. The unit is
controlled via a separate applet that can be uploaded to the Convision V6xx A (refer
to Chapter 8.6 and 9.1.4).
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You cannot operate 2 different types of controllable cameras simultaneously
via the Convision V6xx A.
5.6 The Key-Operated Switch
The key-operated switch is connected as shown in the figure.
Figure 6: Key-operated switch
The key-operated switch is used to
activate the alarm function. If a key-
operated switch is not connected, the
Convision V6xx A is automatically
activated. In this case, the red "Active"
LED will be lit.
Switch unlocked Alarm function
activated
Switch locked Alarm function
deactivated
5.7 Input and Output Connections
Connect only devices that have been designed for 12V to your
Convision V6xx A.
Never use 230 Volts on your Convision V6xx!
5.7.1 Example: 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.
Since the inputs respond to low/high level changes, the components must be closed
in the idle state (NC type normally closed, "break contact").
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Figure 7: Example of the input connections
5.7.2 Example: Open Collector Output Connection
A relay via which higher power is then supplied, for example, can be connected to
the open collector output (OC). The breaking capacity of the OC output is
12V /100 mA.
Figure 8: Example of an OC output connection
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5.7.3 Example: Alarm Output Connection
An indicator lamp, for example, or any other 12 V signal device (e.g. siren), can be
connected directly to this output. The maximum load for this switching output is
12 V/500 mA.
Figure 9: Example of an alarm output connection
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6 Initial Configuration of the
Convision V6xx A
For information on the local configuration of your computer and on setting up the
browser, please refer to document “Convision System Configuration“.
To establish the first connection with the Convision V6xx A, please follow the
configuration procedure in this chapter. If you have already succeeded in establishing
a connection with the Convision V6xx A, you can skip this chapter. To customize the
configuration of your Convision V6xx A, refer to the detailed description of the
configuration options in Chapter 8.8. There, you will find a description of the menus
and buttons together with their functions.
When delivered, the Convision V6xx A is not configured, i.e. it has not been assigned
an IP address or MSN (multiple subscriber number). This is indicated by the slowly
flashing Online LED following the booting procedure. For this reason, the unit must
be configured . The configuration software "IPSetup" is on the "Products + Partners"
CD in the "Software" folder.
There are three different ways to set up the Convision V6xx A depending on your
connection.
1. MSN configuration via ISDN
2. IP configuration in a local area network
3. IP configuration via a direct link between the PC and the Convision V6xx A using
a cross-connect cable
6.1 MSN Configuration via ISDN
To set up the Convision V6xx A via ISDN, you have to install a dial-up networking on
your computer. For information on this topic, refer to document “Convision System
Configuration“.
Once dial-up networking has been configured for establishing a connection to the
Convision V6xx A, you can set up the unit. To connect to the Convision V6xx A,
establish a dial-up connection. Do not enter a username or password (refer to PPP
Password, Chapter 9.1.2) and click the "Connect" button. The ISDN connection to the
Convision V6xx A will be established.
For operation via ISDN, the IP address 10.0.0.10 has been preset for your Convision
V6xx A but you can change it.
1. Start your browser and enter http://10.0.0.10 as the URL. Your browser will
display the homepage of the Convision V6xx A.
2. Click the "Configuration", "Connections" and "ISDN/Modem" buttons one after the
other.
3. Enter the multiple subscriber number (MSN) assigned.
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4. If defined, enter the PPP password to prevent unauthorized connection setup.
5. Save the data.
If you operate more than one piece of ISDN equipment on one ISDN
connection, you have to assign each unit a separate MSN number to prevent
conflicts.
6.2 IP Configuration in a Local Area Network
Follow the installation procedure below to set up the Convision V6xx A in the LAN:
1. Install and configure your LAN network (refer to document “Convision System
Configuration“).
2. Integrate the Convision V6xx A into your LAN network as described in Chapter
5.2.
3. Copy the configuration software "IP Setup" from the CD into a directory on your
computer.
4. Open the Convision IPSetup program. For this purpose, the computer must be in
the same network segment (defined by the network mask) as the Convision V6xx
A . In Windows, the program is launched using "IPSETUP.EXE".
As this is a Java program, it can also be started by opening "java IPSetup".
5. After a few moments (max. 1 min) the program will display the Convision V6xx A.
If the program is not automatically started, double-click the entry and then enter
the IP address and the network mask. (For more information about IP addresses
and network masks refer to Chapter 10.8).
Figure 10:
Initial configuration
using Convision
IPSetup
6.3 IP Configuration via a Direct Connection
Using a Cross-Connect Cable
The following hardware and software is required to set up the Convision V6xx A via a
cross-connect cable:
♦an Ethernet cross-connect cable
♦a computer with an Ethernet network access
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♦the CD containing the IP Setup software for the Convision V6xx A
Next follow the instructions below:
1. Connect the Convision V6xx A directly to the LAN card in your computer using a
cross-connect cable.
2. Copy the configuration software "IP Setup" from the CD to a directory on your
computer.
3. Open the Convision IPSetup program. In Windows, the program is launched
using "IPSETUP.EXE".
As this is a Java program, it can also be started by opening "java IPSetup".
4. After a few moments (max. 1 min) the program will display the Convision V6xx A.
Double-click the entry and enter the IP address and network mask. (For more
information about IP addresses and network masks refer to Chapter 10.8).
6.4 Deleting the Configuration
If you made a mistake in programming the IP address, network mask or gateway or if
you have forgotten your password, you can no longer contact your Convision V6xx A.
However, in this case, you can delete the configuration by resetting the unit. Once
the Convision V6xx A has been reset, it will be in the initial state, i.e. neither the IP
address nor the MSN have been saved yet.
To delete the configuration of the Convision V6xx follow the instructions below:
1. Briefly press the Reset button on the front of the Convision V6xx A.
2. Then immediately press the "M" button and release it only after the LEDs 1, 2 and
3 have lit up one after the other. If you also want to delete language modules,
other modules and applets that you have already loaded, keep the "M" button
pressed until the LEDs 1 to 6 have lit up.
3. Then release the "M" button.
4. The configuration has been deleted when the Online LED starts blinking in
intervals of one second after the rebooting procedure. The initial configuration
procedure then needs to be repeated.
Caution! Do not press the "F" button at the same time as the
"M" button since this will delete the entire software (firmware)
of the Convision V6xx A!
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