Hunt Electronic HDR503-1 User manual

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HDVideo/AudioDecoder
HDR503SeriesDecoder
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UserManual(V2.3.0)
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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........................................................................................................5
1.1 Description......................................................................................................................6
1.2 Features...........................................................................................................................6
CHAPTER 2 Panels and Connections......................................................................................8
2.1 Front Panel.......................................................................................................................9
2.2 Rear Panel........................................................................................................................9
CHAPTER 3 Initial Network Parameters Configuration.......................................................10
3.1Searching Active Devices Online................................................................................11
3.2Modifying Network Parameters...................................................................................12
CHAPTER 4 Decoder Configuration and Operation by Web Browser..................................13
4.1 Decoding Operation.......................................................................................................15
4.1.1 Configuring Decoded Video Display.....................................................................15
4.1.2 Configuring Dynamic Decoding............................................................................16
4.1.3 Configuring Cycle Decoding..................................................................................19
4.1.4 Configuring Video Wall Display............................................................................20
4.1.5 Enabling/Disabling the Decoding Channel............................................................22
4.1.6 Configuring Picture Overlay..................................................................................22
4.1.7 Checking the Connection Status.............................................................................23
4.1.8 Checking the Decoding Channel Status.................................................................24
4.1.9 Checking the Display Channel Status....................................................................24
4.1.10 Configuring Transparent Channel........................................................................25
4.2 Decoder Configuration..................................................................................................27
4.2.1 Checking Device Information................................................................................27
4.2.2 Configuring Time Settings.....................................................................................27
4.2.3 Configuring Basic Network Settings......................................................................28
4.2.4 Configuring DDNS Settings...................................................................................29
4.2.5 Configuring RS-485/RS-232 Serial Port................................................................31
4.2.6 Configuring Alarm Input / Output Settings............................................................32
4.2.7 Configuring Arming Time......................................................................................33

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4.2.8 Managing User Account.........................................................................................34
4.2.9 Importing/Exporting Parameters............................................................................35
4.3 Configuring Remote Playback.......................................................................................36
4.4 Switching Display Mode...............................................................................................39
4.5 Rebooting, Upgrading and Restoring the Default Settings for the Decoder.................40
CHAPTER 5 Decoder Configuration and Operation by Client Software...............................42
5.1 Adding an Encoder........................................................................................................43
5.2 Adding a Decoder..........................................................................................................47
5.3 Setting TV Wall Layout................................................................................................49
5.4 Decoding Operation.......................................................................................................51
5.5 Configuring Remote Setting for the Decoder................................................................53
CHAPTER 6 Appendix...........................................................................................................54
Appendix A. Specifications.................................................................................................55
Appendix B. FAQ................................................................................................................56
Appendix C. List of Third-party IP Cameras Access..........................................................57

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CHAPTER 1
Introduction

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1.1 Description
Designed for the high-definition video monitoring system, HDR503 Series HD Video/Audio Decoder is developed
on the basis of TI platform, Linux operating system and Netra processor, ensuring high reliability and stability of
system running.
HDR503 Series HD Video/Audio Decoder is capable of decoding video at 5MP resolution and outputting decoded
video via BNC, VGA and HDMI interfaces, and it also supports multiple network protocols and multiple stream
transmission mode. The decoded video can be displayed on video wall or large screen.
1.2 Features
Decoding Video and Audio
Private H.264, standard H.264, MPEG2 and MPEG4 video stream formats are supported.
Support PS, RTP and private customized data encapsulation formats.
PAL and NTSC image standards supported.
Decode video stream at resolution of 5MP, 3MP, 1080P, 720P, SVGA, VGA, 4CIF, DCIF, 2CIF, CIF and QCIF.
G.722, G.711A, G.711U, MPEG2-L2 and ACC audio stream formats are supported.
Support of getting stream and decoding by channel zero, stream ID and HiDDNS.
Support of getting stream and decoding by URL method.
High-definition video output via VGA/HDMI connector and standard-definition video output via BNC
connector.
Window jointing for video wall display.
Decoding Capacity
Refer to the following table for the decoding capacity and display modes of different models:
Resolution
Model
Resolution
Video Output Window-division
Mode
Multi-
display
Mode
5MP 1080P 720P 4CIF
HDR503-1 2
channels
4
channels
8
channels
16
channels
1 HDMI,
1 VGA and
1 BNC outputs
1/4/6/8/9/12/16
HDR503-4 4
channels
8
channels
16
channels
32
channels
4 HDMI,
4 VGA and 2
BNC outputs
1/4/6/8/9/12/16 1 × 2, 2 ×
1, 2 × 2
HDR503-8 8
channels
16
channels
32
channels
64
channels
8 HDMI,
8 VGA and 4
BNC outputs
1/4/6/8/9/12/16
1 × 2, 2 ×
1, 2 × 2, 2
× 3, 3 × 2,
2 × 4, 4 × 2
Decoding Mode
Dynamic decoding: Log on the remote encoder or remote stream media 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 stream media server and decoded for local output. A maximum of
64 channels are allowed for cycle decoding.

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Obtain stream from stream media server: The decoder can receive real-time data by access to stream
media server, and then decode the video stream and output them on the TV Wall. The private RTSP is adopted as
the control protocol, and the TCP/UDP is used for receiving the data stream.
Remote playback of record files: By remote access to the encoding devices with storage capability, and
directly obtain the record files from the encoder, and finally decode for local output.
Network
One 10/100/1000Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interface.
Support TCP, UDP and Multicast network protocols.
Multiple DDNS settings: Peanut Hull, Dyndns, IPServer, NO-IP and HiDDNS.
Support SADP software to automatically search and discover the online devices in local network area.
Automatically get IP address by DHCP protocol.
Remote upgrading and maintenance can be done via web browser or client software.
UserAdministration
A maximum of 32 user accounts can be created by the system, including 1 administrator and 31 normal 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 other users.
Transparent Channel
The decoder adopts the RS-232/RS-485 serial interface to realize transparent transmission, and the transparent
channel of the decoder supports multicast transparent transmission as well. Multiple transparent channels can be
established simultaneously.
Two-way Audio
The decoder is capable of realizing two-way audio with the remote client.

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CHAPTER 2
Panels and Connections

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2.1 Front Panel
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Figure2.1FrontPanel
Table2.1DescriptionofFrontPanel
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2.2 Rear Panel
Figure2.2RearPanelofHDR503‐8
Table2.2DescriptionofHDR503‐8RearPanel
LED Indicator & Interface Connections
1 POWER Power LED indicator
2 LINK Network connection LED indicator
3 Tx/Rx Data transmitting/receiving status LED indicator
Interface Connections
1 VAG 1~ VGA8 VGA output of decoded video
2 HDMI Video Output HDMI output of decoded video
3 VIDEO OUT DB15 connector for video output, connecting to video output device (e.g.,
monitor) with the DB15-to-BNC adapter.
4 LINE IN/OUT Two-way audio input/output, 3.5mm connector.
5 AUDIO OUT
DB15 connector for audio out, connecting to audio output device with the
DB15-to-BNC adapter.
6 LAN 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet interface
7 RS-485 Serial Interface Connect to RS-485 devices, e.g., keyboard, etc.
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Alarm In 4 alarm inputs
Alarm Out 4 alarm outputs
9 RS-232 Serial Interface Connect to RS-232 devices, e.g., PC, etc.
10 GND Grounding
11 Power Supply Power input interface
12 Power Switch Power On/Off Switch