Digital Watchdog Compressor DW-CP16 User manual

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USER MANUAL

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Table of Contents
Precautions....................................................................... 5
Safety Instructions.................................................................................... 7
Introduction ...................................................................... 9
Package Contents..................................................................................... 9
Physical Description............................................................................... 10
Installing the Compressor...................................................................... 12
Connecting External Devices ....................................... 13
Connection Architecture ........................................................................ 13
Connecting to Power.............................................................................. 13
Connecting the Analog Camera............................................................. 14
Connect to Network................................................................................ 14
Connecting Digital Input / Output Devices ........................................... 15
DI/DO Connection Specifications......................................................................17
Connecting Audio Devices..................................................................... 18
Connecting an Audio Input Device....................................................................18
Connecting an Audio Output Device.................................................................19
Connecting a Serial Device.................................................................... 19
Accessing the Encoder..................................................21
Configure the IP Addresses................................................................... 21
Access the Encoder................................................................................ 27

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Recommended PC Specifications ............................... 31
Live View......................................................................... 32
Login........................................................................................................ 32
Live View.................................................................................................. 33
Dual Stream Capability......................................................................................33
Full Screen Mode...............................................................................................35
Image Capture...................................................................................................35
Audio Recording ................................................................................................35
Digital Input / Output Controls .........................................................................35
PTZ Control Panel................................................................................... 37
How to Use Pan/Tilt ..........................................................................................37
How to Zoom the Device In or Out ...................................................................38
How to Set the Home Position..........................................................................38
How to Set Preset Points...................................................................................39
Setup................................................................................40
Access the Setup Page........................................................................... 40
Host.......................................................................................................... 41
Host ...................................................................................................................41
Serial Setting......................................................................................................43
Video Channel’s PTZ Address ............................................................................43
Date & Time ............................................................................................. 44
Network.................................................................................................... 47
IP Address Filtering............................................................................................47
Port Mapping.....................................................................................................49

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Multicast Setting ...............................................................................................51
HTTPS.................................................................................................................52
SNMP Setting.....................................................................................................54
RTP.....................................................................................................................56
Network (ToS, UPnP, Bonjour)..........................................................................57
IP Settings ............................................................................................... 61
Connection Type ...............................................................................................61
DNS....................................................................................................................63
Video & Audio.......................................................................................... 64
Video .................................................................................................................64
Audio .................................................................................................................79
Event........................................................................................................ 80
Event Server ......................................................................................................80
Event Configuration ..........................................................................................87
Event List ...........................................................................................................96
Manual Event ..................................................................................................100
System................................................................................................... 102
User Account ...................................................................................................102
System Info......................................................................................................104
Factory Default................................................................................................105
Firmware Upload.............................................................................................105
Save & Reboot .................................................................................................106
Logout.................................................................................................... 106

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Precautions
Read these instructions
You should read all the safety and operating instructions before using this product.
Heed all warnings
You must adhere to all the warnings on the product and in the instruction manual. Failure to
follow the safety instruction given may directly endanger people, cause damage to the system
or to other equipment.
Servicing
Do not attempt to service this video device yourself as opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Trademarks
All names used in this manual are probably registered trademarks of respective companies.
Liability
Every reasonable care has been taken during the writing of this manual. Please inform your local
office if you find any inaccuracies or omissions. We cannot be held responsible for any
typographical or technical errors and reserve the right to make changes to the product and
manuals without prior notice.

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Federal Communications
Commission Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning:Changes or modifications to the equipment that are not expressly approved by the
responsible party for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
European Community Compliance
Statement
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B
Information Technology Equipment according to European Standard EN 55022
and EN 55024. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which
cause the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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Safety Instructions
Cleaning
Disconnect this video product from the power supply before cleaning.
Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may
cause hazards.
Do not use accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer
Only install this device in a dry place protected from weather
Servicing
Do not attempt to service this video product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
Damage Requiring service
Disconnect this video product from the power supply immediately and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions.

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1) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged
2) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the video product.
3) If the inner parts of video product have been directly exposed to rain or water.
4) If the video product does not operate normally by following the operating Instructions in
this manual. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the instruction manual, as an
improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage, and will often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video product to its normal
operation.
Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine if the video product is in proper operating condition.

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Introduction
Package Contents
Please make sure the items below are included with your package.
Video Encoder
Power Cord
Socket Converter
Rack Mount Ears Screw Pack
Serial Communication &
Audio Output Terminal
Blocks
Digital Input / Output
Audio Input Terminal Blocks Quick Installation Guide
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NOTE: The above pictures are for reference only; actual items may vary.

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Physical Description
Item Description
1 Power LED Lights up when the device is powered on.
2 Serial Comm. 1 Activity LED Serial device is connected to the RS-422/RS-485 Port 1.
3 Serial Comm. 2 Activity LED Serial device is connected to the RS-422/RS-485 Port 2.
4 Video Input LEDs (1 ~ 16) An analog camera is connected to a video input.
5 Memory Card Slot Insert a memory card for local recording.
NOTE: Supports micro SDHC/SDXC cards. Card not
included.
6 Video Input Connectors
(1 ~ 16)
Connect an analog camera through BNC. See
Connecting the Analog Camera on page 14 for more
information.
7 Reset Button Restore the factory default settings, including the
administrator’s password. Press and hold the Reset
button for 5 seconds or until the Power LED goes off.