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DS-6900UDI(C) Series
Ultra HD Video and Audio Decoder
User Manual

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FCC Information
Please take attention that changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible
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FCC Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class 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
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1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
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This product and - if applicable - the supplied accessories too are marked with "CE" and
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Applicable Models
This manual is applicable to the models listed in the following table.
Series
Model
DS-6900UDI Decoder
DS-6901UDI(C)
DS-6904UDI(C)
DS-6908UDI(C)
DS-6910UDI(C)
DS-6912UDI(C)
DS-6916UDI(C)
About the Default
Item
Default Value
User name
admin
Device IP address
192.0.0.64
SSH login
User name: admin
Password: same as the device
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Proper configuration of all passwords and other security settings is the responsibility of the
installer and/or end-user.
In the use of the product, you must be in strict compliance with the electrical safety
regulations of the nation and region. Please refer to technical specifications for detailed
information.
Use the power adapter delivered with the device only.
If the product does not work properly, please contact your dealer or the nearest service
center. Never attempt to disassemble the product yourself. (We shall not assume any responsibility
for problems caused by unauthorized repair or maintenance.)
If smoke, odor or noise rise from the device, turn off the power at once and unplug the power
cable, and then please contact the service center.
Please enhance the protection for personal information and data security as the device may
be confronted with the network security problems when it is connected to the Internet. Please
contact your dealer or the nearest service center once you find that there may be the network
security problems.
Proper configuration of all passwords and other security settings is the responsibility of the
installer and/or end-user.
Do not drop the device or subject it to physical shock, and do not expose it to high
electromagnetism radiation. Avoid the equipment installation on vibrations surface or places
subject to shock (ignorance can cause equipment damage).
Do not expose the device to the explosive situation.
Keep clean and dry on the surface of the device.
Do not touch the exposed connection points or components when the device is powered on.
The equipment is a system level monitoring device, usually placed in the central computer
room of each level of monitoring system for use. The selection of its installation site should comply
with the relevant standards for the construction of computer rooms in the country and region
where it is used.
The equipment is a standard rack, mounted device fixed in the cabinet for use. Please pay
attention to the following during installation and use:
Ensure that the temperature inside the cabinet is within the range of 0 °C~45 °C.
Ensure that the humidity in the computer room is between 10%~90% RH.
Ensure that the cabinet is sturdy enough to support the weight of the equipment and its
accessories, and pay attention to avoiding hazards caused by uneven mechanical loads during
installation.
Ensure that there is sufficient installation space for the video and audio cables, and the
bending radius of the cables should not be less than 5 times the outer diameter of the cables.

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Ensure a good ventilation environment, and it is recommended to install the equipment with a
ground clearance of more than 50 cm.

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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction...............................................................................................................1
1.1 Provisons...............................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Product Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 1
1.3 Manangement Software Description.................................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 2 Video Wall Configuration............................................................................................2
2.1.Web Login.............................................................................................................................................................2
2.2 Video Wall Configuration......................................................................................................................................3
2.2.1 Edit Video Wall Dimensions.......................................................................................................................3
2.2.2 Connect with Video Wall ...........................................................................................................................4
2.2.3 Other Configurations .................................................................................................................................6
2.3 Network Signal Source Management ...................................................................................................................8
2.3.1 Add by IP Address ......................................................................................................................................8
2.3.2 Add by DDNS............................................................................................................................................11
2.3.3 Add by URL...............................................................................................................................................12
2.4 Video Wall Operation ......................................................................................................................................... 13
2.4.1 Edit Decoding Window.............................................................................................................................14
2.4.2 Signal Source Operations.........................................................................................................................16
2.4.3 View Decoding Status ..............................................................................................................................16
2.4.4 Scene Management .................................................................................................................................17
Chapter 3 General Configuration ..............................................................................................19
3.1 System Configuration..........................................................................................................................................19
3.1.1 Check Basic Information ..........................................................................................................................19
3.1.2 Configure Time Settings...........................................................................................................................19
3.1.3 Configure Serial Ports ..............................................................................................................................21
3.1.4 Manage Users ..........................................................................................................................................24
3.2 Network Configuration .......................................................................................................................................27
3.2.1 Configure Network Parameters ............................................................................................................... 27
3.2.2 Configure HTTP(S).................................................................................................................................... 27
3.3 Configure Encoding Devices................................................................................................................................28
3.4 Event Configuration ............................................................................................................................................30
3.4.1 Configure Device Exception Alarms .........................................................................................................31
3.4.2 Configure Device Working Status Alarms ................................................................................................31
3.5 Other Settings .....................................................................................................................................................32
3.5.1 Split Image to Get Sub-stream.................................................................................................................32
3.5.2 Configure Display Settings ....................................................................................................................... 32
3.5.3 Configure Decoding Delay........................................................................................................................ 33
Chapter 4 Maintenance and Security ........................................................................................34
4.1 System Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................... 34
4.1.1 Reboot......................................................................................................................................................34
4.1.2 Upgrade ...................................................................................................................................................34
4.1.3 Backup and Restore .................................................................................................................................34

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4.1.4 Log............................................................................................................................................................ 36
4.1.5 Device Debugging .................................................................................................................................... 36
4.2 Security Management......................................................................................................................................... 37
4.2.1 IP Filtering Control ...................................................................................................................................37
4.2.2 Certificate Management.......................................................................................................................... 38
4.2.3 SADP.........................................................................................................................................................39
4.2.4 Syslog ....................................................................................................................................................... 39
4.2.5 WebSocket............................................................................................................................................... 39
Chapter 5 Device Information...................................................................................................40
5.1 Check Device Status............................................................................................................................................40
5.2 Screen Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................... 40
Chapter 6 More Information.....................................................................................................43

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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Provisons
In order to simplify the description, the following provisions are made in this manual:
Smart Wall software are referred to as “Client Software”.
“Click” means clicking the left mouse button. “Double Click” refers to double clicking the left
mouse button. “Right Click” means clicking the right mouse button.
The figures in this manual are only examples, please refer to the actual software interface for
details.
1.2 Product Introduction
DS-6900UDI(C) series decoder is developed on the basis of embedded hardware platform, and it
supports multiple video stream formats like H.265, H.264+, H.264, with strong decoding
performance and supports 4K30 ultra high definition output. It is widely used in various video
monitoring system projects.
1.3 Manangement Software Description
The decoder can be managed and configured through the Smart Wall Client. For specific operation
methods, please refer to Chapter 5 Device Information. You can also manage and configure
through the corresponding platform software. For platform software operations, please refer to
the corresponding manual.

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Chapter 2 Video Wall Configuration
You can add signal source, decode video on the video wall, manage scenes, and so on, through the
web.
2.1.Web Login
Enter the IP address of the decoder on the address bar of web browser, and enter the user name
and password in the login page.
Figure 2-1 Login Page
Click Login to enter the Welcome page.

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Figure 2-2 Welcome Page
2.2 Video Wall Configuration
Click Video Wall Configuration to enter the corresponding page.
Video Wall Configuration
Click Video Wall Configuration >Edit Video Wall Dimensions in the upper-right corner of
the page to set video wall dimensions (row × column). Enter the number of screens in row
and column. Click Save.
Figure 2-4 Edit Video Wall Dimensions

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Click Video Wall Configuration to drag the output channels from the left-side list to the right
display screen to connect them with the video wall.
If all screens of the current video wall are connected, click to cancel the connection first
and then drag the output channels to connect once again.
Figure 2-5 Connect with Video Wall
Click of the output port in the left list to configure the output mode and resolution.
BNC Output Port
Output Name: Customize a name.
Video Format: Select according to actual needs.
Copy To: Copy the BNC output port configuration to other decoders.

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Figure 2-6 BNC Output Port
HDMI Output Port
Output Name: Customize a name.
Video Format: Select the output mode of the decoder connected to the display screen,
with options for HDMI and DVI. If the decoder is connected to the display screen and
uses HDMI output, the output mode can be set to HDMI.
Output Method: Select LCD based on the type of display screen connected to the
decoder.
Resolution: Set the resolution based on the display screen.
LCD: When selecting the LCD output method, select the LCD resolution according to the
requirement.
Audio Sampling Rate: Select according to actual needs.
Copy To: Copy the HDMI output port configuration to other decoders.

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Figure 2-7 HDMI Output Port
Edit Output Background
Edit the output background of the single video wall.
Click Output Background > in the lower right to edit the background color.

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Figure 2-8 Select Solid Color Background
Unlink All Output Ports
Click Unlink All Output Ports, and click Save.

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Figure 2-9 Unlink All Output Ports
Display Output No.
Click Display Output No.to display the output No.
Refresh
Click Refresh to refresh the video wall configuration.
2.3 Network Signal Source Management
Signal source can be added by entering IP address or URL.
Step 1 Click Video Wall Operation > Signal Source > to select IP address.
Step 2 Fill in signal source information and stream media information.
Device Name: Enter a custom name.
IP Address and Port No.: Enter signal source address and port No..
User Name and Password: Enter user name and password of the signal source.
Group: Select the group for the signal source. You can also click to add a
new group.
Channel Type:

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Ordinary Network Source: Fill in the number of channels based on the number of channels
in the signal source, and check the channels that need to be added.
Zero Channel Network Source: No channel number needs to be set.
If the added signal source is NVR, the number of channels needs to be calculated starting from 33,
and the first 32 channels are reserved as analog channels. For example, to add a 32 channel NVR,
the number of channels needs to be set to 32 + 32=64.
Step 3 Click More to select transfer protocol, stream type, device manufacturer and stream IP
address.
Transfer Protocol: Support TCP and UDP.
Stream Type: Support main stream, sub-stream, and third stream.
Encrypted Stream: When Enabled, the stream can be encrypted, and a secret key needs
to be set at the same time.
Device Manufacturer: Select the manufacturer to which the signal source belongs.
Get Stream via Streaming Server: Enable according to the requirement, and set the stream
media IP address, port and transmission protocol simultaneously. Transfer real-time
preview data through streaming media servers to reduce network pressure.

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Figure 2-10 Add Signal Source by IP Address
Step 4 Click Save.
Step 5 (Optional) Perform the following operations.
Click to modify the information like Device Name, Transmission Protocol, Group, Getting
Stream via Stream Media of the Added Signal Source.
Click to delete the signal source that has already been added.

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If the network signal source has been decoded onto the video wall, editing or deleting is not
supported.
Step 1 Click Video Wall Operation > Signal Source > to select DDNS.
Step 2 Fill in signal source information and stream media information.
Device Name: Customized entering.
Host IP Address and Port No.: Entering signal source host IP address and port number.
User Name and Password: Entering user name and password of the signal source.
Group: Select the group of the signal source added. You can also click to
add a new group.
Channel Type:
Ordinary Network Source: Fill in the number of channels based on the number of channels
in the signal source, and check the channels that need to be added.
Zero Channel Network Source: No channel number needs to be set.
If the added signal source is NVR, the number of channels needs to be calculated starting from 33,
and the first 32 channels are reserved analog channels. For example, to add a 32 channel NVR, the
number of channels needs to be filled in as 32 + 32=64.
Step 3 Click More to select transfer protocol, stream type, device manufacturer and stream IP
address.
Transfer Protocol: Support TCP and UDP.
Stream Type: Support main stream, sub-stream, and third stream.
Encrypted Stream: When Enabled, the stream can be encrypted, and a secret key needs
to be set at the same time.
Device Manufacturer: Select the manufacturer to which the signal source belongs.
Get Stream via Streaming Server: Enable according to the requirement, and set the stream
media IP address, port and transmission protocol simultaneously.
Transfer real-time preview data through streaming media servers to reduce network
pressure.