HIK VISION DS-6500DI-T User manual

Universal Network Decoder
User Manual (V1.0.0)
UD.6L0203D1078A01

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Regulatory information
FCC information
FCC compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
FCC conditions
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.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
EU Conformity Statement
This product and - if applicable - the supplied accessories too are marked with "CE" and comply therefore with
the applicable harmonized European standards listed under the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, the EMC
Directive 2004/108/EC, the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU.
2012/19/EU (WEEE directive): Products marked with this symbol cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal
waste in the European Union. For proper recycling, return this product to your local supplier upon the purchase
of equivalent new equipment, or dispose of it at designated collection points. For more information see:
www.recyclethis.info.
2006/66/EC (battery directive): This product contains a battery that cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal
waste in the European Union. See the product documentation for specific battery information. The battery is
marked with this symbol, which may include lettering to indicate cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury (Hg). For
proper recycling, return the battery to your supplier or to a designated collection point. For more information see:
www.recyclethis.info.

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Preventive and Cautionary Tips
Before connecting and operating your decoder, please be advised of the following tips:
•Ensure unit is installed in a well-ventilated, dust-free environment.
•Keep all liquids away from the decoder.
•Please check the power supply to avoid the damage caused by voltage mismatch.
•Please make sure the decoder work in the allowed range of temperature and humidity.
•Please keep the device horizontal and avoid the installation under severe vibration environment.
•The dust board will cause a short circuit after damping; Please remove dust regularly for the board, connector,
chassis fan and other parts of the device with brush.
•Improper use or replacement of the battery may result in hazard of explosion. Replace with the same or equivalent
type only. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions provided by the battery manufacturer.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 Introduction........................................................................................................ 6
1.1 Description ...................................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Features ........................................................................................................................... 7
CHAPTER 2 Panels and Connections...................................................................................... 8
2.1 Front Panel ...................................................................................................................... 9
2.2 Rear Panel........................................................................................................................ 9
CHAPTER 3 Initial Network Parameters Configuration ....................................................... 11
3.1 Searching Active Devices Online ................................................................................ 12
3.2 Modifying Network Parameters................................................................................... 14
CHAPTER 4 Decoder Configuration and Operation by Web Browser .................................. 14
4.1 Decoding Operation....................................................................................................... 16
4.1.1 Configuring Decoded Video Display..................................................................... 16
4.1.2 Configuring Dynamic Decoding ............................................................................ 17
4.1.3 Configuring Cycle Decoding.................................................................................. 20
4.1.4 Enabling/Disabling the Decoding Channel ........................................................... 21
4.1.5 Configuring Picture Overlay .................................................................................. 22
4.1.6 Checking the Connection Status............................................................................. 23
4.1.7 Checking the Decoding Channel Status ................................................................. 23
4.1.8 Checking the Display Channel Status .................................................................... 24
4.1.9 Configuring Transparent Channel .......................................................................... 24
4.2 Decoder Configuration.................................................................................................. 26
4.2.1 Checking Device Information ................................................................................ 26
4.2.2 Configuring Time Settings..................................................................................... 26
4.2.3 Configuring Basic Network Settings...................................................................... 27
4.2.4 Configuring DDNS Settings................................................................................... 28
4.2.5 Configuring RS-485/RS-232 Serial Port................................................................ 30
4.2.6 Configuring Alarm Input / Output Settings............................................................ 31
4.2.7 Configuring Arming Time...................................................................................... 32
4.2.8 Managing User Account......................................................................................... 33

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4.2.9 Importing/Exporting Parameters ............................................................................ 34
4.3 Configuring Remote Playback ...................................................................................... 35
4.5 Rebooting, Upgrading and Restoring the Default Settings for the Decoder ................. 38
CHAPTER 5 Decoder Configuration and Operation by Client Software............................... 40
5.1 Adding an Encoder........................................................................................................ 41
5.2 Adding a Decoder.......................................................................................................... 45
5.3 Setting TV Wall Layout ................................................................................................ 47
5.4 Decoding Operation....................................................................................................... 49
5.5 Configuring Remote Settings of Decoder ..................................................................... 51
CHAPTER 6 Specifications .................................................................................................... 52
Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 53

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CHAPTER 1
Introduction

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1.1 Description
Developed on the basis of embedded Intel platform and Windows XP Embedded operating system, DS-6500DI-T
Universal Network Decoder is compatible with multi-brand encoders and designed for video wall display.
DS-6500DI-T Series Decoder is capable of decoding video stream at up to 5.0 MP resolution, and outputting
decoded video stream via BNC, DVI and VGA (DVI-to-VGA) interfaces, providing powerful compatibility and
high stability of system running.
1.2 Features
Decoding
Compatible with multi-brand encoder
Compatible with encoders from multiple manufacturers: HIKVISION, DAHUA, SUNELL, YAAN, LAUNCY,
HBGK, HIGHEASY; AXIS, SONY, ARECONT, ZAVIO, SAMSUNG, BOSCH, SANYO, PANASONIC and
PELCO.
Decoding video and audio
Capable of decoding 4 channels at 5.0MP resolution/8 channels at 1080P resolution/16 channels at 720P
resolution/32 channels at 4CIF resolution/64 channels at CIF resolution.
Decode video stream in H.264/MPEG4 /MPEG2/MJPEG format.
Decode video stream in PS/RTP/TS/ES encryption format.
Decode audio in G722/G711A/G711U/G726 format.
Get stream and decode by channel-zero, stream ID and HiDDNS.
Various output interfaces available: DVI, BNC, and VGA (DVI-to-VGA) output interface.
DVI/VGA output at up to 1920 × 1080 resolution.
Network
Two 10/100/1000Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interfaces.
Support TCP, UDP and Multicasting network protocols.
DHCP, NTP and SADP are supported.
Decode stream accessed by ONVIF protocol and RTP\RTSP protocol.
Remote upgrading and maintenance can be done via web browser or client software.
SDK Access
Provide complete software development kit (SDK) for third-party developers.

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CHAPTER 2
Panels and Connections

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2.1 Front Panel
Figure 2.1 Front Panel
Table 2.1 Description of Front Panel
2.2 Rear Panel
Rear Panel of DS-6508DI-T:
Figure 2.2 Rear Panel
Note: The rear panel of DS-6504DI-T provides 4 BNC and 2 DVI interfaces.
Table 2.2 Description of Rear Panel
LED Indicator & Button
Description
1
POWER
Power LED indicator
2
LINK
Network connection LED indicator
3
Tx/Rx
Data transmitting/receiving status LED indicator
4
Power
Power on/off
Interface
Connections
1
VIDEO OUT
BNC connector for video output, connecting to video output device
2
DVI OUT
DVI output of decoded video, support DVI-to-VGA output
3
DVI AUDIO OUT
DVI audio output
4
LINE IN/OUT
Two-way audio input/output
5
VGA
VGA output for Windows XP Embedded operating system of decoder
Note: Do not modify the parameters of the decoder via the operating system.
6
RS-232 serial interface
Connect to RS-232 devices, e.g., PC, etc.
7
LAN1/LAN2
2, 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet interface
8
ADUIO OUT
DB-15 audio output interface

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USB
2 USB interfaces, connecting to USB device, e.g., USB keyboard, etc.
Note: It does not support connection to the USB storage device.
10
RS-485 serial interface
Connect to RS-485 devices, e.g., keyboard, etc.
Alarm In
4 alarm inputs
Alarm Out
4 alarm outputs
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GND
Grounding
12
Power Supply
100～240 VAC power input
13
Power Switch
Power on/off switch

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CHAPTER 3
Initial Network Parameters Configuration

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Purpose:
If you don’t know the IP address of the decoder and this is not the first time you use the decoder, you can use the
online device detection feature of the iVMS-4200 client software, SADP software (IP finder) or the serial port
tools to find out the IP address of the decoder and to configure the IP address or other network parameters of it. It
is recommended to change the default IP address for the first time to use it.
This chapter aims to tell the procedures of using the SADP software to find and configure the IP address and
other parameters of the device.
Notes:
1. You can download the SADP software from the website of our company.
2. For the first-time user, the default user name of DS-6500DI-T is admin, and password is 12345. And the
default IP address is 192.0.0.64.
3.1 Searching Active Devices Online
Search online devices automatically
Click to run the SADP software and it will automatically search the online devices every 15
seconds from the subnet where your computer locates. It displays the total number and information of the
searched devices in the Online Devices interface. Device information including the device type, IP address, port
number, gateway, etc. will be displayed.
Figure 3.1 Search Online Device by SADP
Note: Device can be searched and displayed in the list in 15 seconds after it goes online; it will be removed from
the list in 45 seconds after it goes offline.
Search online devices manually

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You can also click to refresh the online device list manually. The newly searched devices will be
added to the list.
Note: You can click or on each column heading to order the information; you can click to expand
the device table and hide the network parameter panel on the right side, or click to show the network
parameter panel.

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3.2 Modifying Network Parameters
Steps:
1. Select the device to be modified in the device list and the network parameters of the device will be
displayed in the Modify Network Parameters panel on the right side.
2. Edit the modifiable network parameters, e.g., IP address, port number and gateway.
3. Enter the password of the admin account of the device in the Password field and click to save the
changes.
Figure 3.2 Add Searched Online Device
CHAPTER 4
Decoder Configuration and Operation by
Web Browser

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Purpose:
Since there is no local operation GUI provided for the decoder, you can manage and configure it by web browser
or the iVMS-4200 client software. In this chapter, the operation and management of the decoder by the web
browser is described.
Note: The tested Web browsers include: IE7 and IE8, chrome, safari and firefox4.
Open the Web browser and input the IP address of Decoder (e.g., http://192.168.0.0) to enter the login page:
Figure 4.1 Login Interface
Enter the user name and password of the device in the dialog box and then click Login to log into the system. By
default, the user name for login is admin and the password is 12345.
The main interface of the control panel of the decoder is showed after successful login.
Figure 4.2 Enter WEB Page of Decoder

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4.1 Decoding Operation
4.1.1 Configuring Decoded Video Display
Purpose:
To realize the display of the decoded video on the TV wall, you must set the decoding operation parameters.
Before you start:
Check the cabling of the decoder, and ensure that the decoder is connected to the TV wall or monitor via the
video output interfaces.
To set the video output of the decoder, the first step is to choose the video output interfaces. There are 2 types of
video output interfaces, the BNC and DVI outputs.
Steps:
1. Click Decode Operation > Decode Mode > Display Control to enter the display control interface:
Figure 4.3 Display Configure
2. In the display control interface, you can configure the Display Channel, Video Format (BNC), BNC Output
Scaling (BNC), Output Resolution (DVI) and Display Mode.
Figure 4.4 Configure Display Parameters
3. Select the window-division display mode. The DS-6500DI-T series supports 1/4/6/8/9/12/16-division
display mode.
4. Select the decoding channel from the drop-down list for each sub-window.
5. Click Save to save the settings and the prompt pops out.
After having configured the window-division display, the sub-window information can be viewed on the
interface.
Example: If you select the display mode as 4, the sub-window configuration field shows the status of the four
sub-windows.

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Figure 4.5 Sub-window Information
Enlarge/Restore the Sub-window
Task 1: Enlarge the Sub-window
Steps:
1. Select the button to enlarge the selected sub-window and display in full-screen mode. The following
prompt will pop up:
Figure 4.6 Enlarge the Sub-window
2. Click OK to enlarge the selected sub-window, and the Window Enlarged in the Sub-window Configuration
field will be displayed in .
Task 2: Restore the Sub-window
Steps:
1. Click the button again and the following prompt will pop up:
Figure 4.7 Restore the Sub-window
2. Click OK to exit the full-screen mode of the selected sub-window, and the Window Enlarged in the Sub-
window Configuration field will be displayed in .
4.1.2 Configuring Dynamic Decoding
After you have configured the decoded video display mode, you can enable the dynamic decoding now.
Dynamic decoding means that you decode one channel for one decoding window.
Steps:
1. Click Decode Operation > Decode Mode > Dynamic Decoding to enter the dynamic decode settings
interface.

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2. Select a decoding channel from the drop-down list which has been configured for the sub-window in
Display Control Configuration interface.
3. Configure the dynamic decoding mode for the selected channel.
Three decoding modes are selectable: IP Mode, URL Mode and DDNS Mode.
Task1: Set Encoding Device by IP Mode
Figure 4.8 Set Encoding Device by IP Mode
Configure the following settings:
Manufacturer: Select the Manufacturer of encoding device connected to be decoded. Encoding devices
from the following manufactures are supported: PRIVATE, PANASONIC, SONY, AXIS, SANYO,
BOSCH, ZAVIO, ARECONT, PELCO, SAMSUNG and ONVIF.
Remote Host Address: Enter the IP address of the encoding device to be decoded.
Remote Host Port: Enter the port of the encoding device to be decoded.
Channel Type: Select the channel type of the encoding device for decoding. Three types are selectable:
normal, channel-zero, and stream ID.
Normal: Get the stream from the encoding device by IP address.
Channel-zero: Get the stream from encoding device (DVR) by channel-zero.
Stream ID: Get the stream from the device (transcoder) which supports access by stream ID.
Remote Host Channel No.: Enter the channel No. of the encoding device for decoding.
User Name/Password: Enter the user name and password used for login to the encoding device.
Transmission Protocol: Select the network transmission protocol and the default protocol is TCP.
Stream Type: Set the stream type to be decoded and the default type is main stream. The sub-stream is
supported for decoding when the encoding device supports dual-stream.
Enable Stream Media Server (optional): Enable the stream media server if required.
Stream Media Server IP Address: Enter the IP address of the server.
Stream Media Server Port: Enter the port No. of the server and the default port is 554.
Stream Media Server Protocol: Select the protocol of the server and the default protocol is TCP.
Task 2: Set Encoding Device by URL Mode
Figure 4.9 Set Encoding Device by URL Mode

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URL format:
rtsp://ip:port/encoding/chan/stream type/av_stream?username=xxxxx?password=xxxxx? linkmode=xxx
ip: Enter the IP address of the encoding device to be decoded.
port: Set the port No. of the stream media server. It is 554 be default if you do not configure it.
encoding: Enter the encoding format.
chan: Enter the channel No. (e.g., ch1, ch2, ch3…) of the encoding device for decoding.
type: Set the stream type (main: main stream; sub: sub-stream).
?username: Enter the user name of the encoding device. Max. length: 32 bytes.
?password: Enter the password used for login to the encoding device. Max. length: 16 bytes.
?linkmode: Set the protocol to TCP or UDP which is case-insensitive.
Example:
rtsp://172.6.24.66:554/h264/ch1/main/av_stream?username=admin?password=12345?linkmode=udp
Notes:
1) The length of URL should be less than 240 bytes.
2) The URL mode can only be activated when using with the SMS 4.0 or above version of iVMS-4200
client software.
Task 3: Set Encoding Device by DDNS Mode
Figure 4.10 Set Encoding Device by DDNS
Configure the following settings:
Domain Name: Input the registered domain name of the DDNS server for the encoding device for decoding.
Domain Name Server Type: Select the DDNS server type. Currently only the HiDDNS is available.
DDNS Server Address: Input the address of the DDNS server (www.hik-online.com).
DDNS Server Port: Input the port number of the DDNS server (e.g., 80).
Manufacturer: Select the Manufacturer of encoding device connected to be decoded. Encoding devices from
the following manufactures are supported: PRIVATE, PANASONIC, SONY, AXIS, SANYO, BOSCH,
ZAVIO, ARECONT, PELCO, SAMSUNG and ONVIF.
Remote Host Port: Enter the port No. of the encoding device for decoding (e.g., 8000)..
Channel Type: Select the channel type of the encoding device for decoding. Three types are selectable:
normal, channel-zero, and stream ID.
Normal: Get the stream from the encoding device by IP address.
Channel-zero: Get the stream from encoding device (DVR) by channel-zero.
Stream ID: Get the stream from the device (transcoder) which is accessed by stream ID.