iCanTek iCanServer540R User manual

iCanServer540R User’s Guide
Rev1.0 (Nov. 2006)

iCanServer540R User’s Guide
Note
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures :
zReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
zIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.
zConnect the equipment into and outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected
zConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
If you would like to use the iCanServer540R A/V server for security, monitoring, please check
the legal regulations within the country.
Use only the power adapter provided with the iCanServer540R.
Do not disassemble iCanServer540R. You will be excluded from After Service when
disassembled.
Be careful not to cause any physical damage by dropping or throwing the iCanServer540R A/V
Server. Especially keep the A/V server out of reach from children.
iCanerver540R is designed for indoor use only. When using iCanServer540R outdoors or in n
environment that exceeds the limited range, you must separately use a water-resistant case.
Directions
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Any changes or modifications in construction of this device which are not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Caution
None of the parameters in administrative page should be changed while iCanServer540R
is recording video or while you are playing back recorded video from iCanServer540R.
Caution
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 6
1.1. Overview .......................................................................................................................... 6
1.2. Features of iCanServer540R ......................................................................................... 6
1.3. Applications of iCanServer540R ................................................................................... 7
2. Product Description ............................................................................................................................... 8
2.1. Contents .......................................................................................................................... 8
2.2. Preview ............................................................................................................................ 8
2.3. Physical description ........................................................................................................ 9
2.4. PC Requirements .......................................................................................................... 11
2.5 Quick Installation Guide ................................................................................................ 11
3. Connecting iCanServer540R to Network ........................................................................................... 14
3.1. Connecting to LAN ........................................................................................................ 14
3.2. Connecting to xDSL/Cable Modem ............................................................................. 15
4. IP-Installer ............................................................................................................................................ 17
4.1. Main window of IP-Installer ........................................................................................ 17
5. Configuring the A/V Server in Administration Mode ........................................................................ 18
5.1. Log On ............................................................................................................................ 18
5.1.1. Using Internet Explorer.............................................................................. 18
5.1.2. Log on from “iNVR”.................................................................................... 18
5.1.3. Controlling DVR ........................................................................................ 19
5.1.4. User ID and Password................................................................................ 19
5.2. Basic Setup .................................................................................................................... 20
5.3. Network Configuration ................................................................................................. 23
5.4. User Admin & Time Setup ........................................................................................... 26
5.5. Sensor & Capture Setup .............................................................................................. 29
5.6. Alarm Device Setup ...................................................................................................... 31
5.7. Motion Region Setup .................................................................................................... 33
5.8. PTZ Setup ...................................................................................................................... 35
5.9. Upgrade & Reset ........................................................................................................... 37
5.10. Status Report .............................................................................................................. 39
6. Tips for Using iCanServer540R .......................................................................................................... 40
6.1. Alarm Input/Output ...................................................................................................... 40
6.2. Trouble Shooting ........................................................................................................... 41
6.3. Web Viewer .................................................................................................................... 43
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6.4. How To Upgrade Your iCanServer540R System ....................................................... 45
6.5. How to Replace Hard Disk on iCanServer540R ........................................................ 47
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1. Introduction
1.1. Overview
The iCanServer540R is a state-of-the-art 4-channel recording video server and A/V server
supporting 4 channel D1 video. By combining standard A/V codec technologies such as MPEG4
and ADPCM, embedded web server, embedded streaming server, various network protocols and
Hard Disk manipulation technologies, iCanServer540R offers quality service required for a
premium grade DVR and A/V server. An example of the operations is : simultaneous video
recording, on-line streaming and video playback which no other DVR has ever done before. The
iCanServer540R can be connected, controlled and monitored from a remote location through an
IP address. iCanServer540R can acquire various analog video data from CCTV cameras, DVD, or
TV tuners. Based on Embedded Software Solution the iCanServer540R ensures high performance
and stability and provides wide range of applications to the owners.
Dual streaming mode provides an ideal environment when low speed network is used for
connecting iCanServer540R. This feature assures high quality video recording on the HDD, while
providing lower quality on-line streaming data to connected user.
1.2. Features of iCanServer540R
y4-channel real time Video/Audio streaming based on MPEG-4 video and ADPCM audio.
y4-channel real time Video/Audio recording into own HDD.
y1channel Bidirectional Audio between iCanServer540R and Client PC for two-way
communication
yThe viewer assisted recording and playback functions.
yMonitor output for displaying live video from the camera. (Composite or S-Video)
yEmergency record button at the front panel (URGENT switch). Connector for connecting
extended switch for emergency recording control.
y4 Alarm sensor inputs/2 relay outputs
yMotion detection – Up to 3 motion detection regions/channel.
Motion detection is considered as an alarm condition that initiates video recording on the
HDD. A brief e-mail message can be sent to the owner upon owner’s selection.
yResolution :
NTSC : Up to 704x480 (704x480, 352x240, 176x144
PAL/SECAM : Up to 704x576(704x576, 352x288, 176x144)
yRemote Software Upgrade over Network
yEasy to use and provides convenience to users
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yMajor features of DVR mode operation
¾Uninterrupted recording mode by overwriting mode when HDD is full
¾Variety of recording mode(Manual, Scheduled, Event triggered)
¾Fast and convenient video search mode (Calendar based, Search filters)
¾System status display function : Date/Time, Storage mode, Remaining storage space,
etc.
¾Alarm sensing (sensor and motion detection) and alarm recording.
¾Powerful user interface program
¾Compact size : World smallest size 4 channel DVR
¾Time-Search-Slider Control for moving to arbitrary time while playing back
¾High data compression ratio.
¾Quadplex feature - Simultaneous operation of recording, playback, search, and on-
line
¾Download and store feature of recorded A/V data
¾Dual streaming feature : This feature is provided to provide high quality video
recording on local HDD while providing low speed on-line streaming video to users
connected through low speed network.
¾Web Hard Disk to store user data
1.3. Applications of iCanServer540R
ySecurity surveillance (buildings, stores, factories, parking lots, banks, government facilities,
military, etc.)
yReal time Internet broadcasting (resort areas, events, etc.)
yRemote monitoring (hospitals, kindergartens, traffic, public areas, etc.)
yTeleconference (Bi-directional video conference)
yRemote Learning
yWeather and environmental observation
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2. Product Description
2.1. Contents
Open the package and check if you have the followings:
Components Description Remarks
iCanServer540R Recording feature and A/V server
Power adapter Input : 100~250V 50-60Hz
Output : +12V, 3.0A
AC power cable AC 250V, 10A~16A
LAN cable 2m LAN cable – Crossover type For direct connection between the server and
PC.
CD Software & User’s Guide
Quick Reference Guide Installation guide For quick installation of
iCanServer540R.
2.2. Preview
iCanServer540R IP-Installer iNVR
iCanServer540R
Recording Video Server
PC software to allocate an IP
address to the iCanServer540R
PC software to view and record
the A/V streaming data
transmitted from
iCanServer540R and controlling
DVR mode operation of
iCanServer540R.
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2.3. Physical description
2.3.1. Front panel
Figure 2-1. Front panel of iCanServer540R
yURGENT Switch
Press this button switch to start or stop manual recording in urgent condition. The recording
status will change upon pressing the switch. There are two pins to connect extended switch
for the same purpose at the rear panel.
yStatus indicator:
There are three status indicator LEDs. They are HDD, LAN and Power from the left.
HDD : HDD lamp lits on when HDD is being accessed.
LAN : Link indicator, continuous green light means that LAN is in normal state. When there
is traffic on the LAN, orange light flickers.
Power : Status indicator shows the status of the iCanServer540R in three different colors.
1Green : The green light indicates that the iCanServer540R is operating properly. If the
green light is continuously on, it means that the iCanServer540R is ready to
transmit data via network. If the green light blinks, it means that there is
traffic between LAN and iCanServer540R.
2Red : The red light indicates that the hardware of the iCanServer540R is not operating
properly.
3Orange : The orange light indicates that the software of the iCanServer540R is not
operating properly.
When applying power to iCanServer540R, power indicator temporarily lights on
with red color and then returns to green. This is the normal condition.
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2.3.2. Rear panel
Figure 2-2. Rear Panel of iCanServer540R
y10/100base-T : 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connector (RJ-45).
yLine/Mic In (#1-#4) : They are used to connect external audio source or microphone to
iCanServer540R. There are 4 Line/Mic. In connectors.
Use Standard stereo earphone jack for the connection.
yLine Out : It is used for connecting external speakers with built in amplifier. Audio from
remote site is output through Line out in bi-directional audio mode.
UseStandardstereo earphone jack for the connection.
yVideo1- Video4 : 4 Video input (composite NTSC, PAL, SECAM)
yTerminator : Enable termination by 75 Ohm resister for each video input when switched on.
Leavethe terminatorto ONposition when nootherdeviceis sharingthesame
video line. If the the specific video is sharing same video with other devices
and located at mid position along video line, leave the terminator to OFF
position.
yCOMP : Live video from the camera can be displayed on a local monitor with Composite
vidoe input. To use Composite video monitor, go to Admin -> Basic Set Up ->
Output Video Type to select “Composite”.
yFactory Default Button :It is used for resetting iCanServer540R to shipment state from
factory. Factory Default Button is hidden underneath a tiny
hole located at the upper left part of P/T/Z RS-232 & RS-
485 connector. Press the button by tools having sharp tip.
yP/T/Z RS-232 & RS-485 : It is used for connecting P/T/Z device with RS-232 or RS-485
interface standard. Pin assignments are
Pin 2 – RS-232 In
Pin 3 – RS-232 Out
Pin 5 – RS-232 GND
Pin 8 – RS-485 Negative (-) input
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