FOR-A MV-400 User manual

Remote Control Software
MV-400
Multi Viewer
Version 3.0 - Higher - Rev.1
OPERATION
MANUAL

Table of Contents
1. Setup ..........................................................................................................................................1
1-1. Overview.............................................................................................................................1
1-2. Operating Environment.......................................................................................................1
1-3. Software Installation............................................................................................................2
1-3-1. Using the Video Transfer Function in Internet Explorer...............................................2
1-3-2. Using MV-400 LiveViewer...........................................................................................2
1-3-3. Java2 Runtime Environment.......................................................................................3
1-3-4. Windows Installer 3.1..................................................................................................4
1-3-5. Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 ...................................................................................5
1-3-6. Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable.................................................................6
1-3-7. MV-400 LiveViewer.....................................................................................................6
1-4. Software Uninstallation .......................................................................................................7
1-5. Connections........................................................................................................................7
1-6. Communication Standards..................................................................................................7
1-7. PC Network Settings...........................................................................................................8
2. Remote Control in Internet Explorer..........................................................................................10
2-1. Starting and Connecting in Internet Explorer ....................................................................10
2-2. Exiting Internet Explorer....................................................................................................10
2-3. Control Screen..................................................................................................................11
2-4. SXGA Output Control........................................................................................................12
2-5. Video Output Control ........................................................................................................13
2-6. Video Transfer (VIEWER).................................................................................................14
2-7. Menu Operations ..............................................................................................................15
2-7-1. MAIN MENU .............................................................................................................15
2-7-2. TIME SETUP ............................................................................................................16
2-7-3. ALARM/VIDEO LOSS...............................................................................................17
2-7-4. TITLE/POSITION......................................................................................................18
2-7-5. DISPLAY...................................................................................................................20
2-7-6. LAN...........................................................................................................................23
2-7-7. SYSTEM...................................................................................................................24
3. Video Transfer Using MV-400 LiveViewer.................................................................................26
3-1. Starting and Connecting MV-400 LiveViewer....................................................................26
3-2. Shutting Off and Exiting MV-400 LiveViewer.....................................................................27
3-3. Controller Screen of MV-400 LiveViewer ..........................................................................28
3-4. Viewer Screen in MV-400 LiveViewer...............................................................................30
4. Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................31

Trademarks
Microsoft Windows® 2000 and XP operating systems are registered trademarks or trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation (USA) in the United States and other countries.
.NET Framework is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation (USA) in the
United States and other countries.
Pentium® is a registered trademark or trademark of Intel Corporation (USA) in the United States
and other countries.
JavaTM and the Java logo are registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc.

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1. Setup
1-1. Overview
The Multi Viewer MV-400 uses a network connection to enable remote control from a PC and
video transfer to a PC. Remote control is possible using the Internet Explorer web browser
preinstalled in Windows so that no special software needs to be installed. Video transfer can be
performed in two ways: Using Internet Explorer or using the special MV-400 LiveViewer
software. Although software must be installed to use MV-400 LiveViewer, it allows a higher
frame rate for video transfer compared to Internet Explorer.
1-2. Operating Environment
The MV-400 remote control software requires the PC operating environment below.
Compatible OS Windows 2000 Professional SP4 and later or
Windows XP SP2 or later (Professional or Home Edition)
Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
.NET Framework 2.0 (stored on supplied CD-ROM) *1
Visual C++2005 Redistributable (stored on supplied CD-ROM) *1
Software
Java2 Runtime Environment 5.0 (stored on supplied CD-ROM) *2
CPU Pentium IV 3 GHz or faster
Memory 1GB or more (512MB if Multicast mode is not used.)
Display Resolution of 1024x768 pixels or higher
Capable of displaying full color (24 bit)
* When transmitting 1280 x 960 pixels video with the optional
software (MV-40EX), use a display with a resolution higher than
1280 x 1024 pixels.
LAN adapter At least one 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX compatible port
LAN cable Enhanced category 5 or higher
*1: Not needed if using MV-400 LiveViewer.
*2: Not needed if the video transfer (Viewer) function will not be used in Internet Explorer.

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1-3. Software Installation
1-3-1. Using the Video Transfer Function in Internet
Explorer
To use the video transfer function (Viewer) with Internet Explorer, the Java2 Runtime
Environment 5.0 must be installed beforehand. See section 1-3-3. "Java2 Runtime
Environment" for the installation procedure.
IMPORTANT
Be sure to perform all software installation by logging in withAdministrator rights. The
installation will not be performed properly under User rights.
The video transmission function (Viewer) with Internet Explorer may not perform
properly with other version of the Java2 Runtime Environment than the version 5.0.
Open Add/Remove Programs (Add or Remove Programs in Windows XP) in the
Control Panel and see if there is the Java2 Runtime Environment of higher version. If
there is the higher version, uninstall it.
1-3-2. Using MV-400 LiveViewer
To use the video transfer function with MV-400 LiveViewer, three software applications
provided by Microsoft and the MV-400 LiveViewer must be installed in the order below. The
installation procedure is described starting from section 1-3-4. "Windows Installer 3.1" to
section 1-3-7. "MV-400 LiveViewer."
(1)Windows Installer 3.1
(2)Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
(3)Microsoft Visual C++2005 Redistributable
(4)MV-400 LiveViewer
Please note, however, that some PCs may already have this software installed. To check,
open Add/Remove Programs (Add or Remove Programs in Windows XP) in the Control
Panel, and see if the software from (1) to (3) are installed. You do not need to install the
software if it is already installed.
NOTE
An older version of the software, "Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1" is usually
preinstalled in Windows XP. In this case, "Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0" must be
installed.
The PC needs to be restarted during the installation process. Therefore, be sure to exit all
applications that are running before starting installation.
IMPORTANT
Be sure to perform all software installation by logging in withAdministrator rights. The
installation will not be performed properly under User rights.

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1-3-3. Java2 Runtime Environment
1) Load the supplied Installation CD-ROM into the PC, and open the CD-ROM drive. Run the
file "jre-1_5_0_07-windows-i586-p.exe" to start the installation wizard.
2) After the installation wizard starts, the [License Agreement] dialog is displayed.
Click Accept to start installation.
3) When installation is completed normally, the next screen is displayed. Click Finish to
restart the PC.

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1-3-4. Windows Installer 3.1
1) Load the supplied Installation CD-ROM into the PC, and open the
CD-ROM drive. Run the file "WindowsInstaller-KB893803-v2-x86.exe"
to start the installation wizard.
2) After the installation wizard is started, click Next.
3) The [License Agreement] dialog is displayed. Select the "I Agree" check box, and then
click the Next button to start installation.
4) When installation is completed normally, the screen shown below is displayed. Click
Finish to restart the PC.

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1-3-5. Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
1) Run the file "dotnetfx.exe" on the CD-ROM to start the setup wizard.
2) After the setup wizard is started, click Next.
3) The End User License Agreement is displayed. Select "I accept the terms…" check box,
and then click Install to start the installation process.

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4) When installation is completed normally, the screen shown below is displayed. Click
Finish.
1-3-6. Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable
1) Run the file " vcredist_x86.exe" on the CD-ROM to start the setup wizard.
2) Once vcredist_x86.exe is started, the progress bar shown below is displayed. When the
progress bar reaches the end, the installation is complete.
1-3-7. MV-400 LiveViewer
Create a folder, and then copy the file "MV400LiveViewer.exe" on the CD-ROM to the
created folder.

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1-4. Software Uninstallation
To uninstall the software, delete the file "MV400LiveViewer.exe" copied from the CD-ROM.
The programs "Windows Installer 3.1", "Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0" and " Microsoft Visual
C++2005 Redistributable" do not need to be uninstalled.
1-5. Connections
When controlling the MV-400 over a LAN interface, be aware that the cables and equipment
used may vary depending on the connection method. Generally, use a crossover LAN cable to
connect a PC directly to the MV-400, or use a straight LAN cable to connect the MV-400 and PC
through a router or hub.
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For details, see section 7. "LAN Interface" in the separate MV-400
Operation Manual.
NOTE
For the unicast mode, no more than one PC can be connected to each MV-400 unit.
1-6. Communication Standards
The communication standards are shown below.
Protocol TCP/IP
IP address
Setting range: 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255
There are certain limitations on IP addresses set by the PC as
shown below. Set the IP address of the MV-400 in this range.
1st octet: 1 to 223 (except for 127)
2nd octet: 0 to 255
3rd octet: 0 to 255
4th octet: 1 to 254
* This is set at the LAN menu of the MV-400.
* The default setting is 192.168.0.1.
Subnet mask
length
Setting range: 0 to 31
* This is set at the LAN menu of the MV-400.
* The default setting is 24.
Gateway
Setting range: 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255
* This is set at the LAN menu of the MV-400.
* The value 0.0.0.0 signifies that the gateway has not been set.
* The default setting is 0.0.0.0.
MAC address This is already set at factory shipping (cannot be changed).
* The setting can be confirmed on the LAN menu of the MV-400.
192 168 0 1
. . .
1st octet 2nd octet 3rd octet 4th octet

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NOTE
The LAN settings of the MV-400 unit cannot be changed from the PC.
To change the LAN settings of the MV-400, refer to section 5-6. "LAN (LAN Settings)"
in the separate MV-400 Operation Manual to change the settings locally.
1-7. PC Network Settings
The PC network settings need to match the network settings of the MV-400. The procedure for
making the network settings at the PCvary depending on the OS, and so refer to the OS manual
for details. This setting example shows the case when connecting to the MV-400 with the default
settings. The MV-400 default settings are shown below.
IP address 192. 168. 0.1
Subnet mask length 24
Gateway 0.0.0.0
1) Setting in Windows 2000
Click the Start button on the taskbar, select "Settings" "Network and Dial-up Connections"
and then right-click the "Local Area Connection" icon to open [Properties] window.
Double-clicking "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" under the [General] tab opens the [Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) Properties] window. Make the settings as shown in the example below. Make a note of
the settings before changing them in case you need to return the IP address to its original
settings later.
IP address for PC 192.168.0.yyy (yyy is any number from 2 to 254 except for the
number set for the MV-400 unit and the gateway number. In
this example, the setting is yyy=200.)
Subnet mask Set to 255.255.255.0.

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2) Setting in Windows XP with the default Start menu setting
Click the Start button on the taskbar, open [Control Panel], and double-click "Network
Connections". Right-click the "Local Area Connection" icon to open [Properties] window.
Double-clicking "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" under the [General] tab opens the [Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) Properties] window. The settings are then made in the same way as 1) above.
3) Setting in Windows XP with the Start menu setting changed to Classic
Click the Start button on the taskbar, select "Settings" "Network Connections" and then
right-click the "Local Area Connection" icon to open [Properties] window. Double-clicking
"Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" under the [General] tab opens the [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Properties] window. The settings are then made in the same way as 1) above.
When the settings are completed, click the OK button, and then close all setting windows.

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2. Remote Control in Internet Explorer
2-1. Starting and Connecting in Internet Explorer
From the Start button on the taskbar, select "Programs" (All Programs in Windows XP), and
then select "Internet Explorer" to start it.
1) Enter the IP address that has set at LAN menu in MV-400 into the address bar and press the
Enter key. If the ID is set, the authentication window is displayed whenever communication is
established.
If the ID is no set, the control screen is displayed whenever communication is established.
2) Enter the user name and password and click OK. The control screen is displayed when the
entered user name and password match the stored data.
NOTE
If you turn the MV-400 power off and then on again during connecting PC with the
MV-400, the operation of the Internet Explorer may become unstable. If the MV-400
power was turned off and on, restart the Internet Explorer.
2-2. Exiting Internet Explorer
To exit the Internet Explorer, click the x button at the top-right corner of the Internet Explorer
window.

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2-3. Control Screen
The screen below is displayed when communication is established.
1) SXGA Output Control
This operates the SXGA screen output from the VGA OUT connector.
2) Video Output Control
This operates the video screen output from the VIDEO OUT1 connector.
3) ALARM/LOSS RESET
This resets the alarm. However, external alarms can be reset only when the alarm input mode is
set to TRIG.
4) VIEWER
This displays the LiveViewer screen.
5) MAIN MENU
Used to return to the [MAIN MENU] screen.
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2-4. SXGA Output Control
1) CH1 to CH4
Used to select a channel displayed on SXGA in full screen.
2) AUTO
Used to start auto sequencing of the full screen display.
3) SPLIT
Used to display the split screen that is currently selected for SXGA.
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For details, refer to section 4-3. "SXGA Output Control" in the separate
MV-400 Operation Manual.
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2-5. Video Output Control
1) CH1 to CH4
Used to select a channel displayed on VIDEO OUT in full-screen.
2) AUTO
Used to start auto sequencing of the full-screen display.
3) SPLIT
Used to display the split-screen that is currently selected for VIDEO OUT.
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For details, refer to section 4-4. "Video Output Control" in the separate
MV-400 Operation Manual.
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2-6. Video Transfer (VIEWER)
Clicking the VIEWER button displays the [VIEWER] screen shown below.
1) Channel
Used to selects the screen for video transfer from CH1 to CH4, QUAD and QUAD-S. QUAD is a
quad screen for image size of 640 x 480 pixels. QUAD-S is a quad screen for image size of 1280
x 960 pixels. QUAD-S is available with the optional software. The frame rate at the QUAD-S is
lower than other screen option due to larger transmitting data size.
2) Quality
Used to select the compression ratio of the JPEG image for video transfer from 1 to 4. A higher
number represents a higher resolution.
3) Frame Rate
Used to set the frame rate for video transfer.
For NTSC, the available frame rates are 0FPS, 1FPS, 5FPS, 10FPS, 15FPS, 30FPS, and
60FPS.
For PAL, the available frame rates are 0FPS, 1FPS, 4FPS, 8FPS, 12FPS, 25FPS, and 50FPS.
When 0FPS is selected, video transfer is stopped. If operation of the control screen becomes
sluggish during video transfer, select 0FPS to temporarily stop video transfer.
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NOTE
The frame rate that was set may not be adequate because of the transferred video
images, JPEG compression ratio, specifications of the connected PC, network
environment, and other factors. In this case, either change the JPEG compression
ratio to reduce the data volume being transferred, or use the dedicated MV-400
LiveViewer software. If the frame rate setting is not adequate, the images may appear
to shake up and down. If this happens, lower the frame rate setting.
4) VIEWER Screen
Used to display images transferred from the MV-400.
NOTE
To use the video transfer function, set FUNCTION to NETWORK. If the optional
software is installed the video transfer function is available regardless of the
FUNCTION setting. For details, refer to section 5-7. "SYSTEM (System Settings)" in
the separate MV-400 Operation Manual.
The camera title that includes Japanese kana may not be displayed properly in the
[VIEWER] screen. The display on the [VIEWER] screen will not be correctly updated if
the camera title, video transfer channel, JPEG image compression ratio, or frame rate
is changed locally in the MV-400, or remotely by the RS-232C/LAN commands or in
Internet Explorer while the [VIEWER] screen is open.
2-7. Menu Operations
2-7-1. MAIN MENU
Clicking "MAIN MENU" in the [REMOTE CONTROLLER] screen opens the [MAIN MENU]
screen shown below. Clicking a submenu opens the respective submenu screen.

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2-7-2. TIME SETUP
Clicking "TIME SETUP" in the [MAIN MENU] screen opens the [TIME SETUP] screen.
1) AUTO SEQ TIME
Used to set screen switching time for full screen automatic sequencing operation. It can be
set from 1 second to 60 seconds.
2) FULL DISPLAY
Used to set the time for automatic switching from fullscreen display mode to split-screen. It
can be set from 1 second to 60 seconds. No automatic recovery operation is performed if it is
set to OFF.
3) ALARM RST TIME
Used to set a time to reset alarm when ALARM MODE is set to TRIG. It can be set from 1
second to 60 seconds.
4) LOSS RST TIME
Used to set a time to reset video loss. It can be set from 1 second to 60 seconds.
5) OK Button
Used to confirm changes.
6) REMOTE CONTROLLER
Used to return to the [REMOTE CONTROLLER] screen.
7) MAIN MENU
Used to return to the [MAIN MENU] screen.
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