DVTEL 9501-M4-N/P User manual

DVTel IP Camera
Installation Manual
M9531A, June 05

Safety Instructions
1. Carefully read these instructions before installing the camera.
2. Make sure the camera is not exposed to moisture or liquids. Clean only with a dry cloth.
3. Do not block any ventilation openings.
4. Do not install any near heat sources (radiators, large power supplies, etc).
5. Protect the power cord from being walked upon, pinched, or otherwise damaged.
6. Installation should be done only by qualified personnel per local codes and regulations.
7. Do not attempt to fix or replace any parts of the camera. Refer all servicing to qualified
personnel such as DVTel certified dealers and DVTel Technical Support Staff.
8. Use only UL Listed Class 2 power supplies (12-24 VDC)
Regulatory Notice
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Table of Contents
PREFACE..................................................................................................................................................... 4
ENCODER CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................................ 5
ASSIGNING THE CAMERA AN RCP+ EXTENSION ........................................................................................ 6
ASSIGNING AN RCP+ EXTENSION TO A LATITUDE ARCHIVER.................................................................... 7
PHYSICAL INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................... 8
LATITUDE CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................................. 10
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Preface
This manual contains instructions for installing and configuring the DVTel 9501-M4-N/P
Internet Protocol (IP) fixed color/B&W video cameras. The “N” model provides output in
NTSC, the “P” model in PAL.
The camera contains a built-in MPEG-4 encoder that converts analog video into one or two
MPEG-4 streams. The latter option is used to support viewing and recording at different
qualities (up to 4CIF, 30 ips in NTSC or 25 ips in PAL). The camera uses 12-24 VDC power
and can be configured through its DIP switches. It also provides a BNC output, which can
be used for setup and testing in the field.
The camera is designed to integrate seamlessly with Latitude NVMS.
The camera’s setup involves three main tasks: encoder configuration, physical installation,
and Latitude configuration.
Figure 1 - The DVTel IP Camera
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Encoder Configuration
The camera’s built-in encoder should be “bench configured” before the camera is installed in
the field. Each camera comes with a default IP address, which is typically listed on a sticker
affixed to it (some early models of the camera do not have this sticker. In that case, the
default IP address is 192.168.0.1).
1. Install the DVTel ActiveX extensions on your computer. The application can be found
in the firmware folder of the installation CD under the name DVTELACX.exe.
2. Launch Internet Explorer and open
Internet Options from the Tools menu. Switch to
the Security tab and click Local intranet and then the Custom Level button. Change
all the ActiveX setting to either Prompt or Enable .
3. Go to http://www.java.com and download and install the latest version of the
Java Virtual Machine.
4. Using a small screwdriver, connect a 12-24 VDC power supply’s positive and negative
leads to the corresponding pins of the 10-block terminal block. Plug the terminal block
into the back of the camera. You can also power the camera using non-standard 12-24
VDC Power over Ethernet. Do not use standard 48 VDC PoE (IEEE 802.3af).
LINK
ETHERNET
DC LENS
ACT
Rx+Tx+Rx-Tx-GND
RS232 / 485
LEVEL
ON
OFF 1.FLON
2.BLC
3.ALC/ELC
4.AGC
5.Hi-GAIN
STATUS
RGNDIN2-
+RIN1LoLi
VIDEO
RESET
12-24 VDC
Power
Connection
Network and
Optional PoE
Connection
Figure 2 - IP Camera Rear Panel
5. Connect the camera to your network with a CAT5 cable.
6. Configure your computer’s network settings so that it can connect to devices with IP
addresses of the form 192.168.0.X. See your network administrator for information on
how to do this.
7. Enter the encoder’s IP address in Internet Explorer Address field and press Enter.
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Figure 3 - The Encoder Configuration Home Page
8. Click the Settings link at the top of the page. In the Settings page, click Configurator .
9. In the side bar, click Service settings and Network settings . Enter the settings you
would like to assign your unit. Some of the fields may often be left blank, but you must
always assign the encoder an IP address and a subnet mask such that it is visible to the
Latitude system. Once you have modified the unit’s settings, click the Set button, and then the link
labeled “Reboot after ‘set’ necessary!”
Figure 4 - Encoder Network Settings
10. Once the new settings have been sent to the camera, exit the configuration page.
Assigning the Camera an RCP+ Extension
The encoder’s default RCP+ extension (or port) is 1800. It is recommended that this value
be change prior to using the camera with Latitude.
1. Go to
Start>Programs>DVTel Latitude 3.0>Tools>Video Unit Search .
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Figure 5 - Video Unit Search
2. Choose RCP+ from the Unit type drop-down menu and click the Run button on the
top right corner of the screen.
3. Double click the encoder you have just configured. Assign it a port and click OK . You
may use the same port for other cameras as well.
4. Exit Video Unit Search.
Assigning an RCP+ Extension to a Latitude Archiver
To use the camera with Latitude, you will need to associate its RCP+ port with one (or
more, in the case of fail-over or redundant archiving) of your Latitude Archivers.
1. On the server on which the Latitude Archiver resides, go to Start>Programs>DVTel
Latitude 3.0>Resource Administration Tool .
2. Right click Archiver in the Resources tree and choose Create>RCP+ Extension .
Click
Yes when asked whether you would like to restart the Archiver service.
3. Change the Discovery port to the same port you assigned the camera and click Apply .
4. Exit the Resource Administration Tool.
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Physical Installation
1. Mount a lens onto the camera. The camera supports fixed, manual and auto iris lenses. If
applicable, connect the lens to the
DC LENS connector on the back of the camera. The
camera is factory set for CS-mount lenses, but you can attach a C-mount lens as well.
LINK
ETHERNET
DC LENS
ACT
Rx+Tx+Rx-Tx-GND
RS232 / 485
LEVEL
ON
OFF 1.FLON
2.BLC
3.ALC/ELC
4.AGC
5.Hi-GAIN
STATUS
RGNDIN2-
+RIN1LoLi
VIDEO
RESET
12-24 VDC
Power
Connection
Network and
Optional PoE
Connection
Figure 6 - IP Camera Rear Panel
2. Using a small screwdriver, connect the power supply’s positive and negative leads to the
corresponding pins of the 10-block terminal block. Plug the terminal block into the back
of the camera. You can also power the camera using non-standard 12-24 VDC Power over
Ethernet. Do not use standard 48 VDC PoE (IEEE 802.3af).
3. The camera can be mounted from above or below, using one of its two mounting points.
Make sure that the brackets and screws you use are able to support the camera and lens’s
weight. Use standard photographic mounting bolts (1/4 inch UNC-20).
1/4" Mounting Point
1/4" Mounting Point
Figure 7 - The Camera's Mounting Points
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4. To adjust the position of the camera, as well as back focus, zoom and other lens settings,
you can connect an analog monitor to the camera’s BNC port.
5. If necessary, change the DIP switches for Flicker On (
FLON ), Back Light
Compensation ( BLC ), Automatic Light Control/Electronic Light Control ( ALC/ELC ),
Automatic Gain Control ( AGC ) and HI-GAIN .
6. Connect the camera to your network. Use a CAT5 cable of no more than 300 feet.
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Latitude Configuration
1. Launch the Latitude AdminCenter,
2. In the System View Pane (
Logical view), browse for the camera. If it has yet to be
configured, its name should be based on the IP address assigned to it, followed by the
suffix “– Enc”.
Figure 8 - The Camera Configuration Pane
3. In the Name field, erase the IP address and give the camera a meaningful name (e.g. N.
Exit). Enter a further description if you wish. When asked whether you would like to
rename all linked applications, click No .
4. In the Keep archives for field, enter the number of days that you would like video from
the camera kept (uncheck the field if archiving is not required). Checkmark the
Record
audio box if applicable. Change the rest of the non-schedule parameters if you wish
(many users finds it more convenient to do this only after additional entities have been
configured). Click
Apply changes .
5. Click the second tab ( Recording quality ). Choose whether default recording quality
should be based on the active recording schedule or live display settings.
6. If you would like the recording quality to change based on motion, click the Recording
quality on motion detection box and choose one of the options from the Quality
pull-down menu. To specify quality parameters individually, choose Custom and enter
the appropriate values. Note that many users prefer to hold off on this step until after
motion detection has been configured.
7. Repeat step 4 for quality change on manual recording, if required. Click the third tab
( Display quality ) and choose Yes when prompted whether to apply changes.
8. Based on your requirements and network capabilities, configure viewing stream quality:
Choose the
Video data format and Quality from their drop-down menus.
If
Custom is chosen for quality, enter the various quality parameters manually.
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Set
bit rate control and Input filter mode . In most cases, DVTel recommends
that you checkmark the former and choose Medium for the latter.
Click Apply changes .
Note that different qualities can be set for different dates/times. If you wish to
do so, return to the step after you create additional coverages.
9. Click the second to last tab from the left (
Attributes ). Make sure Analog format is set
to the correct option for your camera ( PAL or NTSC ). Click the Live video button and
use the displayed stream to change Brightness , Contrast , Hue or Saturation . Click
Apply changes .
10. In the System View Pane, drag and drop the camera into an appropriate site. To create a
site, right click anywhere in the pane and choose Create > Site .
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