Data Video NVS-10 User manual

Network Video Server
NVS-10
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
www.datavideo-tek.com
Rev 120310

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Table of Contents
Warnings and Precautions .............................................................................................................................. 2
Warranty.......................................................................................................................................................... 3
Standard Warranty........................................................................................................................................... 3
Two Year Warranty.......................................................................................................................................... 3
Disposal........................................................................................................................................................... 3
Packing List ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
Introduction...................................................................................................................................................... 4
Features........................................................................................................................................................... 4
Minimum System requirements....................................................................................................................... 4
Connections and Controls............................................................................................................................... 5
Front Panel...................................................................................................................................................... 5
Rear Panel....................................................................................................................................................... 6
NVS-10 IP Finder software set up................................................................................................................... 7
Download ActiveX Control............................................................................................................................... 9
NETWORK VIDEO SERVER Setup.............................................................................................................. 12
HOME Setup.................................................................................................................................................. 12
Stream Setup................................................................................................................................................. 13
Networking Setup .......................................................................................................................................... 14
IP Setting ....................................................................................................................................................... 14
Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) Setting................................................................................. 15
Dynamic DNS (DDNS) Setting...................................................................................................................... 16
System Setup ................................................................................................................................................ 17
System Setting............................................................................................................................................... 17
How to Upgrade NVS-10 Firmware............................................................................................................... 18
Setting Date and Time................................................................................................................................... 19
User Setup..................................................................................................................................................... 20
User Authorization......................................................................................................................................... 20
Add / Modify User.......................................................................................................................................... 20
Delete User.................................................................................................................................................... 21
Select Language............................................................................................................................................ 21
Understanding Network IP Addresses........................................................................................................... 22
Useful TCP IP tools ....................................................................................................................................... 22
IPCONFIG ..................................................................................................................................................... 22
PING.............................................................................................................................................................. 22
Example NVS-10 Set Ups............................................................................................................................. 23
Service & Support.......................................................................................................................................... 24

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Warnings and Precautions
1. Read all of these warnings and save them for later reference.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this unit.
3. Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a
slightly damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this unit in or near water.
5. Do not place this unit on an unstable surface, cart, stand, or table. The unit may fall, causing
serious damage.
6. Any slots and openings on the case top, back, and bottom are provided for ventilation. To ensure
safe and reliable operation of this unit, and to protect it from overheating, do not block or cover
these openings. Do not place this unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface, as the ventilation
openings may become blocked. This unit should never be placed near or over a heat source or
radiator. This unit should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
7. This product should only be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label
of the AC adapter. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your Datavideo dealer
or your local power company.
8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this unit where the power cord will be
walked on, rolled over, damaged or otherwise stressed.
9. If an extension cord must be used with this unit, make sure that the total of the ampere ratings on
the products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord’s rating.
10. Make sure that the total amperes of all the units that are plugged into a single wall outlet do not
exceed 15 amperes.
11. Never push objects of any kind into this unit through the case ventilation slots, as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in risk of fire or electric shock. Never
spill liquid of any kind onto or into this unit.
12. Except as specifically explained elsewhere in this manual, do not attempt to service this product
yourself. Opening or removing covers that are marked “Do Not Remove” may expose you to
dangerous voltage points or other risks, and will void your warranty. Refer all service issues to
qualified service personnel.
13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
a. When the power cord is damaged or frayed;
b. When liquid has spilled into the unit;
c. When the product has been exposed to rain or water;
d. When the product does not operate normally under normal operating conditions. Adjust
only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions in this manual; improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage to the unit and may often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to normal operation;
e. When the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged;
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.

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Warranty
Standard Warranty
Datavideo equipment is guaranteed against any manufacturing defects for one year from the date
of purchase.
The original purchase invoice or other documentary evidence should be supplied at the time of any
request for repair under warranty.
Damage caused by accident, misuse, unauthorized repairs, sand, grit or water is not covered by
this warranty.
All mail or transportation costs including insurance are at the expense of the owner.
All other claims of any nature are not covered.
Cables & batteries are not covered under warranty.
Warranty only valid within the country or region of purchase.
Your statutory rights are not affected.
Two Year Warranty
All Datavideo products purchased after 01-Oct.-2008 qualify for a free one year extension to the standard
Warranty, providing the product is registered with Datavideo within 30 days of purchase. For information on
how to register please visit www.datavideo-tek.com or contact your local Datavideo office or authorized
Distributor.
Certain parts with limited lifetime expectancy such as LCD Panels, DVD Drives, Hard Disk Drives are only
covered for the first 10,000 hours, or 1 year (whichever comes first).
Any second year warranty claims must be made to your local Datavideo office or one of its authorized
Distributors before the extended warranty expires.
Disposal
For EU Customers only - WEEE Marking
This symbol on the product indicates that it should not be treated as household waste. It
must be handed over to the applicable take-back scheme for the recycling of Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment. For more detailed information about the recycling of
this product, please contact your local Datavideo office.
Packing List
Items Description Q’ty
1 NVS-10 Network Video Server 1
2 Switching Adaptor DC 12V/1.2A 1
3 BNC Male to RCA Female Cable 1
4 3 RCA to 3 RCA Cable 1
5 NVS-10 IP Finder software CD 1
5 Instruction Manual 1

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Introduction
The Datavideo NVS-10 is referred to a simple MPEG-4 Network Video Server. The NVS-10 accepts a
Composite (CVBS) input and allows the output to be viewed on a PC monitor after transmission via an
Ethernet network connection. The main output can be received by any PC connected to the same network.
The NVS-10 supports both NTSC and PAL video input standards. Users can view real-time video with
audio at a variety of data rates through the Web Browser User Interface.
Features
Composite (CVBS) signal Input.
Supports NTSC/PAL inputs (auto detection).
Video Compression MPEG-4, SP
Real-time Encode 30fps @ Full-D1 (720 * 480 / 576)
Supports Video bit rate up to 4 Mbps (64K ~ 4Mbps)
Supports audio bit rate up to 384 Kbps
Allows setting for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation and Hue.
Ethernet port: RJ45 Connection for 10/100Mbit Ethernet networking
Supported Protocols: TCP/IP, ICMP, HTTP, RTSP, NTP, UPnP, PPPoE
Can be set up and accessed via supplied IP Finder software and or Web Browser User Interface
Embedded Stereo Audio via RCA or XLR inputs
Minimum System requirements
Operating system: Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, Vista (for IP Finder Software)
RJ45 Ethernet Connection for access to 10/100Mbit Ethernet network
Browser: Internet Explorer 6.0 or above
2GB RAM or higher and DirectX 8.1 or higher.

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Connections and Controls
Front Panel
Power LED
LED light in Red color for power on and stand by status, and no light in
disconnecting DC in.
Volume Control (VR)
Adjust input volume for XLR and RCA Audio inputs.
Ethernet Port (RJ-45)
100/10M base Ethernet Network interface

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Rear Panel
AUDIO IN (XLR)
Supports two channels XLR Balanced Audio Input.
AUDIO IN (RCA)
RCA stereo for a line level auxiliary analog audio source, such as a CD
player or tape deck. If you are using more than two sources via an
external audio mixer, connect the audio mixer’s line level output to this
unbalanced Audio input.
Video In
Composite video input: takes a BNC connector from the composite output
of a VCR, camera, DVD player, etc.
Power On/Off Switch
Switches the power On / Off
DC In Socket
Connect the supplied 12V 1A PSU to this socket. The connection can be
secured by screwing the outer fastening ring of the DC In plug to the
socket.

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NVS-10 IP Finder software set up
1. Please install the NVS-10 IP Finder software by running the Setup.exe on the supplied CD.
2. Follow the on screen prompts of the NVS-10 IP Finder set up wizard.
3. Double click the NVS-10 Finder Icon that has been created on your desktop to launch the software.
4. When running the software for the first time, click the Unblock button to allow the software to
communicate through your computer Firewall application.
5. NVS-10 Finder is split into two main areas. The top half is the Search Area which displays all discovered
NVS-10 devices on your network. The bottom half of the display is the Settings Area, this allows you to
change the NVS unit IP address, enable DHCP, change the device name etc…
Search Area
Settings Area

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6. Click on the Search button and wait a few seconds. All powered NVS-10 devices in the local network will
eventually be discovered and their details displayed in the black box as below.
7. Click on an NVS-10 device name and then edit its settings as below.
8. Clicking Open in IE will open the NVS-10 IE browser interface.

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Download ActiveX Control
1. When you visit the IP address page of the NVS-10 for the first time via a web browser, IE will ask you to
download and install the required ActiveX controls to your PC.
2. Click Install ActiveX Control…

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3. Click OK button to install ActiveX control to your PC
4. If you can’t download the ActiveX control or do not see the request, please follow the method below. You
may need to change some security controls related to ActiveX in your Internet Options also.

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5. Enable ActiveX in Security controls.
6. Enable ActiveX controls.

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NETWORK VIDEO SERVER Setup
HOME Setup
This screen is the live view and settings page.
Set screen size on 1x Set screen size on 1/2x (50%)
Set screen size on 2x Set screen size on Full
Print Screen
Snap Shot Screen Start Record
Set photo file save location and save photo
Set record file save location and start / stop record
Select or browse for a file to play back
Start / Close play back of file

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Stream Setup
The Stream menu enables you to configure video and audio settings.
Video Parameters
Quality Select a bit rate value from either
64k, 128k, 256k, 512k, 750k, 1 M, 2 M, 3 M or 4 Mbps
Resolution Select a resolution value: one of four options can be selected
1. Full D1：720*480 or 720*576
2. Half D1：352*480 or 352*576
3. CIF：352*288
4. QCIF：176*144
Brightness Input brightness range: 0 ~ 255. (050)
Contrast Input contrast range: 0 ~ 255 (100)
Saturation Input saturation range: 0 ~ 255 (160)
Hue Input hue range: 0 ~ 200 (000)
Audio Parameters
Audio Audio On/Off
Transmission Protocol
Port Transport stream port range: 1 ~ 65534 (8089)

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Networking Setup
The Networking menu enables you to configure all network-related settings. There are three main topics,
accessed via the selection at the left menu: IP Setting, PPPoE, DDNS.
IP Setting
Complete all the fields as required. You may not require all the fields. For instance, you will not need to
complete the static IP address fields if you are installing the NVS-10 on a network that allocates IP
addresses using DHCP.
Click the button to confirm your settings

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Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) Setting
If you connect to your network via PPPoE, check the Enable checkbox and complete all fields under
Configuration. Set your username, password, and MTU setting.
Click the button to confirm your settings.
Once successfully configured, status details will be displayed under Status.
Note: Please use the PPPoE data provided by your ISP company or I.T. department.

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Dynamic DNS (DDNS) Setting
DDNS allows PPPoE or DHCP dynamic IP users to access the NVS-10 using a single domain name over
the internet. The NVS-10 supports DDNS and meets the Bynamix Network Service, Inc. standard.
If you wish to use this feature please go to http://www.dyndns.com to register your domain name and
obtain a username and password. Enter this domain name, username, and password into the DDNS
settings screen above.
Click the button to confirm your settings.
When the IP address of the NVS-10 changes, it will then notify its new IP address to DDNS automatically
and then the NVS-10 can be discovered using a domain name instead of an IP address.

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System Setup
Read this section to learn about the System menu settings and options.
System Setting
Click on the System menu title or tab to access the system configuration screen below:
This displays all system information, including firmware version, Upnp, device name and also allows you to
upgrade the firmware of your unit should you need to.
In Device Name, you can type in a new name for the NVS-10 and click the apply button to change the
device name. The current NVS-10 firmware version is also displayed below this Device Name.
Please leave the Upnp Service enabled so that it is always on.
In Utilities section, you can reset to factory defaults or remotely reboot and allow firmware upgrade.
Under Reset to Factory Default, click the apply button restore all factory set defaults.
Once selected a confirmation dialogue appears. Click OK if you wish to proceed.

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How to Upgrade NVS-10 Firmware
From time to time Datavideo may release new Firmware for the NVS-10 unit. Please check with your local
dealer or Datavideo office to obtain the latest Firmware.
Under the browser System Settings for Admin users you have the Firmware Upgrade option; here you have
the ability to upgrade the system firmware version.
Click the button to locate the folder where the firmware update is stored.
Click the “OK” button to next step.
Click the “Yes” button to next step.
Firmware upgrading.....
Once the upgrade process is complete, click the “Reboot” button to proceed.
Please click the “Yes” button to confirm and reboot the NVS-10 Finder.

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Setting Date and Time
Choose to either Synchronize with a Network Time Server or your Current PC Time.
If you select Synchronize with Network Time Server, choose your time zone, enter NTP server details,
along with another server if necessary. You can also enable daylight saving time by checking the Daylight
Saving Time checkbox.