HIK VISION DS-6401HDI Series User manual

DS-6401HDI Series Decoder Server
USER MANUAL
Version 1.0

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Hikvision® Network Digital Video Recorder User’s Manual
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Preventive and Cautionary Tips
Before connecting and operating your DVS, please be advised of the following tips:
• Ensure unit is installed in a well-ventilated, dust-free environment.
• Keep all liquids away from the DVS.
• Please check the power supply to avoid the damage caused by voltage mismatch.
• Please make sure the DVS 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 dedust regularly for the board, connector, chassis
fan etc with brush.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
C H A P T E R 1........................................................................................................................ 5
Introduction............................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Description ...................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Features ........................................................................................................................... 6
C H A P T E R 2........................................................................................................................ 9
Structure .................................................................................................................................... 9
2.1 Front Panel .................................................................................................................... 10
2.2 Rear Panel...................................................................................................................... 10
2.3 Alarm Connections........................................................................................................ 11
2.3.1 Alarm Input Connections........................................................................................ 11
2.3.2 Alarm Output Connections..................................................................................... 11
2.3.3 Signal Line Connections......................................................................................... 12
C H A P T E R 3...................................................................................................................... 13
Network Parameters Configuration......................................................................................... 13
3.1 Hyper Terminal Setup ................................................................................................... 14
3.2 Network Configuration by Hyper Terminal.................................................................. 16
C H A P T E R 4...................................................................................................................... 18
Decoder Configuration............................................................................................................ 18
4.1 Decoder Configure Software......................................................................................... 19
4.2 Add Decoder.................................................................................................................. 20
4.3 Decoder Configuration.................................................................................................. 21
4.4 TV Wall Settings........................................................................................................... 23
4.5 Decoder Control ............................................................................................................ 25
4.5.1 Video Decoding...................................................................................................... 26
4.5.2 Cycle Decoding...................................................................................................... 28
4.5.3 PTZ Control............................................................................................................ 30
C H A P T E R 5...................................................................................................................... 31
Appendix................................................................................................................................. 31

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Appendix A Specifications............................................................................................... 32
Appendix B FAQ.............................................................................................................. 33
Appendix C Glossary ....................................................................................................... 34

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C H A P T E R 1
Introduction

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1.1 Description
Developed by Hikvision based on TI Davaci platform, DS-6401HDI is a kind of multi-purpose video/audio
decoder which is capable of allowing the coded images from HIK DVR/DVS or other encoding devices to be
decoded and displayed on the TV wall after transmission via IP network. Specially designed for the allocation
and management of the video surveillance system, DS-6401HDI supports multiple network transmission
protocols, and it applies the code downloaded in FLASH, ensuring high stability and reliability of system
performance.
DS-6401HDI Video/Audio Decoder adopts higher integrated TI Davaci processing chip which provides powerful
decoding capability. It supports multiple bitrate transmission methods, and is capable of decoding /outputting the
high-definition 1080P video stream and outputting decoded images via BNC and VGAports simultaneously. In
addition, the Decoder also has the capabilities such as voice talk, alarm input/output, PTZ control, etc., providing
powerful support for the large TV wall decoding service.
1.2 Features
Decoding
Decoding images and audio
HIK H.264 and standard H.264 video compression methods;
Support PS, RTP and HIK customized encapsulation formats;
PAL and NTSC image formats;
Decoding at up to 1080P resolution;
G.722, G.711A and G.711U video compression methods.
Decoding Resources
DS-6401HDI is capable of decoding 1-ch video stream at 1080P resolution, 2-ch video at 720P resolution
and 4-ch video at 4CIF resolution.
Decoding Mode
Multiple transmission methods: support TCP, UDP, RTP over TCP, RTP over UDP.
Dynamic decoding: log on the remote encoder or remote streammedia server to select a channel of video
source to acquire video stream, and then decode and output the video for local display.
Cycle decoding: set multiple remote monitoring channels on a decoding channel, and the decoder is capable
of performing cycle decoding according to the configured sequence and time. The stream sources can be
obtained via remote access to the encoder or streammedia server and decoded for local output. A maximum of
64 channels are allowed for cycle decoding.
Obtain stream from streammedia server: receive real-time data by remote access to HIK stream media
server, and then decode stream for local output. The HIK RTSP is adopted as the control protocol, and the
TCP/UDP is used for receiving the data stream.
Remote playback of encoder’s record files: by remote access to the encoder with storage capability, and
directly obtain the record files from the encoder, and finally decode for local output.

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Passive decoding: the decoder passively receives stream sources, and then proceeds decoding and
transmission. Passive decoding supports TCP and UDP transmission modes.
Network
One 10/100/1000Mbps self-adaptive UTP Ethernet interface
Support TCP/IP, UDP and RTP network protocols.
Get allocated IP address, sub mask and gateway via DHCP server.
Accomplish auto time adjustment for decoder over NTP protocol
Support DDNS capability
Capable of searching decoder in real time through SADP software, as well as modifying the IP address, sub
mask, gateway of decoder and some other parameters.
Capable of accessing decoder by TELNET command to view device information, modify network
parameters, etc.
Alarm
Relay Alarm Input
The decoder provides alarm input/output ports in relay signal input mode which can be set to NO or NC. Four
different arming periods can be set, in which the alarm occurs, the device is capable of triggering
corresponding alarm handling method, relay output and buzzer alarm, as well as upload to center, etc.
Relay Alarm Output
The relay alarm output can be connected to alarm devices for alarm response actions, e.g., combined aural and
visual alarm unit, etc., which is capable of proceeding alarm handling within the arming period.
Exception Handling
Exception Alarm Handling
Exception alarms include network disconnect alarm, IP address conflict alarm, illegal access alarm, etc.;
multiple alarm handling methods are supported: relay alarm output, buzzer alarm, upload to center, etc.
Exception Reboot
Software watchdog capability: for inspecting important threads and system resources of device; in case of
exceptions cannot be recovered, the device will be automatically rebooted.
Firmware watchdog: for inspecting the firmware of device; in case of exceptions in system task scheduling,
the device will be automatically rebooted.
UserAdministration
A maximum of 32 users can be created by the system, including 1 administrator and 31 users. The user name
of the administrator is admin, which cannot be modified, and the password is allowable to be modified by the
administrator only; no deletion of the administrator is allowed, and the administrator is authorized to set the
operation permissions for normal users.
SDK Interface
Transparent Channel
The decoder adopts the RS232/RS485 serial interface to realize transparent transmission. The data sent
remotely to the decoder via network can be transmitted by RS232/RS485 interface of decoder without any
handling, and the transparent channel of the decoder supports multi-cast transparent transmission as well, and
multiple transparent channels can be established simultaneously.

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PTZ Control
Through SDK transparent channel, the PTZ of DVR or DVS can be remotely controlled.
Voice Talk
The decoder is capable of realizing voice talk with the remote client. When the client has submitted application,
the voice talk between the client and decoder is created.

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C H A P T E R 2
Structure

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2.1 Front Panel
DS-6401HDI Front Panel
1 2 3 467 8
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2.2 Rear Panel
DS-6401HDI Rear Panel
LED Indicator &
Interface Connections
1 PWR Power LED indicator
2 LINK Network connection LED indicator
3 RX/TX Data transmitting/receiving status LED indicator
4 RESET Reset to the factory default settings
5 VGA VGAdecoding output
6 DVI DVI decoding output
7 HDMI HDMI decoding output
8 VIDEO OUT BNC decoding output
Interface Connections
1 MIC IN Voice talk input
2 AUDIO OUT (R, L) Audio out, for connection to audio output device, e.g. sound box. R: right
channel; L: left channel
3 RS232 Connect to RS-232 devices, e.g., PC, etc.
4 RS485 RS-485 serial interface
5 ALARM OUT 8 alarm outputs
ALARM IN 8 alarm inputs
6 LAN 10/100/1000Mbps self-adaptive UTP Ethernet interface

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2.3 Alarm Connections
2.3.1 Alarm Input Connections
DS-6401HDI supports the open/close relay input as the alarm input mode. For the alarm input signal not in
open/close relay signal mode, please follow the connections shown as below:
Alarm input connections for Emerson Alarm:
Alarm input connections for Normal Alarm:
2.3.2 Alarm Output Connections
DS-6401HDI supports the open/close relay input as the alarm output mode. The alarm input can be selected to NO
or NC. Different alarm output connection methods are applied to the AC or DC load; please refer to the following
diagram:
7 DC12V 12VDC power input
8 GND Grounding

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Please note the different connections of JJ1 shown above.
For DC load, JJ1ca be safely used both in NC and NO methods, and it is recommended to use within the limit of
12V/1A. For external AC input, JJ1 must be open. The motherboard provides two jumpers, each corresponding to
one alarm output. By factory default, both of two jumpers are set to be connected.
2.3.3 Signal Line Connections
DS-6401HDI Decoder provides the green terminal plug for connecting signal lines. Follow the instructions shown
below:
1. Disconnect the green terminal plug from the terminal socket on the device;
2. Use the standard screwdriver to loosen the screws on the plug, and then insert signal lines to the plug and under
the spring washers, and finally tighten the screws.
3. Connect the plug with signal lines to the corresponding green terminal socket.

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C H A P T E R 3
Network Parameters Configuration

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Description:
This chapter is about the network parameters configuration of Hikvision DS-6401HDI Decoder.
The DS-6401HDI factory default user name is admin, and password is 12345.
The DS-6401HDI factory default IP address is 192.0.0.64.
The network parameters need to be setup before the decoding channel configuration. The network parameters are
used to connect with the software which is applied to set the decoding channels. The network parameters are
including IP address, subnet mask, gateway and port.
3.1 Hyper Terminal Setup
The common method is to connect decoder and PC with serial line, run Hyper Terminal and modify parameters
with serial command. Please connect the RS-232 port of decoder with the COM port of PC directly, power on the
decoder and PC and follow the steps:
Step1: Enter Hyper Terminal.
Click “Start”-> “Programs”->”Accessories”-> “Communications”->”Hyper Terminal” in Windows system, and
the dialogue box below will appear as the following figure:
Step2: Name the connection and define the icon.
Input a name (e.g. HK), select an icon, and press “OK” to enter “Connect To” dialogue box.
Step3: Select the communication port.
Select “COM1” in “Connect To” interface (Please select the COM port according to the reality, in case PC has
more than 1 COM.). Press “OK” to enter “Properties” dialogue box.

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Step4: Serial port setup.
Set port parameters in “COM1 Properties” dialogue box as the following figure:
The parameters should be:
Bits per second: 115200
Data bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop bits: 1
Flow control: None
Press “Apply” and “OK” after the setup. Press “Enter” under Hyper Terminal interface. When “[root@dvrdvs/]#”
appears, the connection is established.

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Step5: Disconnect and save connection
According to the tips, disconnect and save “HK” for the next time. After saving, there will be a new “Hyper
Terminal” item established in the program group “Start”-> “Accessories”->“Communications”->“Hyper
Terminal”. “Connection” names of all Hyper Terminal are included. You can see an icon named as “HK” here.
3.2 Network Configuration by Hyper Terminal
Enter Hyper Terminal
Click “Start”->“Programs”->“Accessories”->“Communications”->“Hyper Terminal”->“HK”, then the Hyper
Terminal interface will appear as figure below. Type “Enter”, and the prompt “[root@dvrdvs/]#” will appear
which means connection between RS232 interface of PC and RS232 interface of DS-6401HDI is established
successfully by Hyper Terminal. The following operation commands are to accomplish the parameters setup in
the prompt.

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Commands Description:
Commands Utilities
helpm Console help command is used to print common commands, show as Figure 3.2.
getIp Show the current IP address of decoder. Command format: getIp “Enter”.
setIp Setup decoder IP address.
Command format: setIp IP: mask, e.g. setIp 192..168.1.10:255.255.255.0
getGateway Show current decoder gateway address. Command format: getGateway “Enter”.
setGateway Setup decoder gateway.
Command format: setGateway Gateway, e.g. setGateway 192.168.1.10
getTime Show decoder current time. Command format: getTime “Enter”.
setTime Setup decoder time. Command format: setTime 2009-4-15: 15: 30: 00
showBootTime Show decoder boot time. Command format: showBootTime “Enter”.
showUserInfo Show decoder current user information. Command format: showUserInfo “Enter”.
Note: For other commands, please consult our technical engineers.

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C H A P T E R 4
Decoder Configuration

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Instruction:
Before configuration, user need to do the network configure according to the chapter3.
Connect the decoder to the LAN.
Prepare a PC connected to the same LAN with the decoder.
4.1 Decoder Configure Software
Run the disk of iVMS4000 V2.0 software which is supplied by HIKVISION, and double click the icon to set up
it in your PC. The following section has described the configuration of decoder through the software. Please refer
to the user manual of iVMS4000 V2.0 for more details.
The following figure shows the interface after access to the software:
Note: This software is supplied by HIKVISION for configuration of the decoder; though it also has the function
of configuring the encoder, this chapter only instructs the decoder configuration. For more instructions, please
refer to the user manual of iVMS 4000 V2.0.