Interlogix TVE-DEC10 User manual

TVE-DEC10 IP Video
Decoder User Manual
P/N 1072583B-EN • REV 1.0 • ISS 16OCT12

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•
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•
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Content
Introduction 1
Package contents 1
Key features 1
Product description 2
Connections 3
Network settings 5
TruVision Device Finder 5
Using a web browser 8
Before you start 8
Accessing the web browser 8
Decoder operation 10
Dynamic decoding 11
Sequence mode 11
Remote playback 12
Display settings 14
Enable/disable decoding channel 14
Image scaling 15
Picture overlay 15
Connection status 16
Check decoding channel status 17
Check display channel status 17
Transparent channel 18
Configuration 19
Device properties 19
Time settings 20
Basic network settings 21
Alarm input settings 22
Serial ports 23
Arming time 23
User account management 24
Device management 26
Specifications 27

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TVE-DEC10 IP Video Decoder User Manual 1
Introduction
The TruVision TVE H.264 IP video decoder converts compressed IP video
streams to analog video output for display. Based on a powerful DSP and a
stable embedded system design, the TVE-DEC10 decoder provides a high
resolution decoding function for both live view and playback streams from
Interlogix IP cameras, digital video recorders and network video recorders
This user manual provides basic information on setting up and using the TVE-
DEC10 model.
The decoder browser is shipped with on-screen display (OSD) menus in English
only.
Package contents
The TruVision TVE H.264 IP video decoder is shipped with the following items:
• TVE-DEC10 decoder
• Power adaptor
• Power cable
• Quick start guide
• CD (includes the user manual and TruVision Device Finder)
Key features
The following key features are supported by TVE decoders:
• Supports compression H.264 and MPEG4 codec
• Supports PS, RTP and proprietary encapsulation formats
• Powerful decoding capability: 1-channel video stream at 1080P resolution, 2-
channel video stream at 720P resolution, or 4-channel video stream at 4CIF
resolution
• Multiple video display outputs: BNC, VGA, HDMI, and DVI
• Compatible with Interlogix TruVision IP cameras and TruVision NVRs. Please
check the Interlogix web site for the latest compatible device list.
• Supports PSIA communication
• Discoverable via the TruVision Discovery Tool

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Product description
Figure 1: Front panel
LED indicator
Description
P
WR The power LED
LINK
Network connection LED
RX/TX
Data transmitting/receiving status LED
RESET
Reset to factory default settings
VGA
VGA decoding output
DVI
DVI decoding output
HDMI
HDMI decoding output
VIDEO OUT
BNC decoding output
Figure 2: Back panel
Item
Name Description
1
. MIC In Microphone input.
2
. Audio Out Connect to an audio output device. R is right channel, L is left
channel.
3.
RS-232 Connect to an RS-232 device, such as a computer.
4.
RS-485 Connect to RS-485 serial port.
5.
Alarm Out Connect up to two alarm relay outputs.
Alarm In Connect up to four alarm relay inputs.
6.
LAN Connect the 10M/100M/1000Mbps self-adaptive UTP Ethernet
port to a network.
7.
12 VDC Connect a 12 V power supply via a PSU.
8
. GND Connect to ground.

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Connections
See Figure 2 on page 2 for information on connecting the power, camera, audio
and network cables.
Alarm connections
The TVE decoder supports the open/close relay input as the alarm input mode.
When the alarm input signal is not in open/close relay signal mode, please follow
the connections shown below:
Figure 3: Alarm input connections
Alarm input connections for Emerson alarm:
Alarm input connections for normal alarm:
1
. Emerson alarm
2
. V output
3
. 10 V regulator
4. 4N35 optocoupler
5. Relay output
6. Normal alarm
7. JQC-3FG 24 V relay
The TVE decoder 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. See Figure 3.
100Ω
ALM(-)
IN(n)
G
ALM(+)




TVE

Relay input
V-output
Emerson alarm
10 V regulator

10 V regulator
14N34
optocoupler
JQC-3FG
24 V relay
ALM(-)
ALM(+)


IN(n)
G

TVE
Relay input
V-output
Alarm


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Figure 4: Alarm output connections
Note: Please note the different connections of JJ1 shown above. For a DC load,
JJ1can be safely used both in NC and NO methods. It is recommended to use
12 V / 1 A. For an external AC input, JJ1 must be open. The motherboard has
two jumpers, each corresponding to one alarm output. Both jumpers are factory
set to be connected.

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Network settings
This chapter explains how to use TruVision Device Finder to find and configure
the IP address and other parameters of the device.
Note: The default user name of TVE is admin and the password is 1234. The
default IP address is 192.168.1.70
TruVision Device Finder
The TruVision Device Finder tool can be found on the CD shipped with that
product.
This tool automatically identifies TruVision devices that support “auto-discovery”
anywhere on the network, even in different subnets. You can view and modify the
IP address of any discovered device.
To install the TruVision Device Finder:
1. Insert the CD in the computer’s CD/DVD drive.
2. Browse to the folder IP Discovery Tool and double-click the Setup file located
in the folder.
3. Click Next.
4. Select the folder where setup will install the files then click Next.
5. The program requires a utility called WinPcap to be installed on the computer.
If it is already installed, go to step 6.
If the program is not installed, the WinPcap window appears. Follow the on-
screen instructions.

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6. The TruVision Device Finder Wizard appears. Click Finish to complete its
installation.
Using the TruVision Device Finder
The setup will install the necessary files and place the following shortcut on your
desktop.
Figure 5: TruVision Device Finder shortcut icon
To use the TruVision Device Finder:
1. Double-click the shortcut icon to open the tool.
The Start window appears.
2. Click Start to begin the discovery process.
The list of TruVision devices located on your network appears.
Note: The TruVision Device Finder can only detect devices that are on the
same LAN. The tool cannot detect devices placed on a VLAN.

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The tool identifies:
• Device type
• Device MAC address
• IP address
• Number of video channels supported by the device
• Connection port
• Software version
• Device serial number
• DSP/firmware version
• Device subnet mask
3. To change the IP address and/or the subnet mask of the device, click the line
of the device address to be changed. The key device characteristics for that
device are listed in the right pane.
4. Click Modify to change the IP address. The IP address and device port
address fields will be available to change.
5. Change/modify the IP address and or subnet mask as required. Under Please
Input Password, input the device’s logon password and press Save.
6. Repeat this process for each device that needs to be modified. When all
changes to all discovered devices is complete, press Exit to close the tool.
Note: You must reboot to activate the new IP address or subnet mask.

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Using a web browser
You can configure the decoder over the network with a web browser. The
supported web browsers include:
•Internet Explorer 6/7/8/9
•Firefox 3.5 and above
•Chrome 8 and above
•Safari 5.0.2 and above
Before you start
•Before accessing the browser, you need to configure the network settings of
the decoder.
•Connect the decoder to the LAN, and connect a computer to the same LAN
as the decoder.
•The decoder’s factory default user name is admin and the password is 1234.
•The decoder’s factory default IP address is 192.168.1.70.
Accessing the web browser
Figure 6: TVE decoder main page
1. Decoding Operation: Configures decoding resource, decoding mode and video output. See
chapter “Decoder operation” on page 10.
2. Configuration: Configures device settings, network parameters, alarm and user account.
See chapter “Configuration” on page 19.
3. Device management: Upgrades firmware, restores factory default settings, and reboots the
decoder. See chapter “Device management” on page 26.

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To access the web browser:
1. Open the web browser and enter the IP address of TVE decoder (for
example, http://192.168.1.70). Press the Enter key on the computer.
The system displays the login window.
2. Enter the user name (default: admin) and password (default: 1234) to log into
the system. The main page of the TVE decoder appears.
3. If you need to install the TruVision Device Finder plug-in, click the center of
the screen to start downloading it. All sessions of the browser must be closed
during its installation.

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Decoder operation
Use these menus to define how the decoder operates. There are four main
submenus in the decoder menu tree. See Figure 7 below.
Figure 7: Menu tree of Decoding Operation
Table 1:
Function
Description
Decode mode
Defines the parameters for:
•The channels to be decoded and their sequencing mode.
•The e
ncoder to be accessed to playback recorded files as well
as the name and playback time of the recorded file.
•The display channel, video format, output resolution and
display mode
Decode control
Defines the parameters for enabling/disabling a decoding
channel, scaling the video output image, and overlaying a
picture on the image.
Decoding status
Defines the channel to be used for decoding as well as view the
decoding channel’s status and configuration information.
Transparent channel
Defines the parameters to transmit transparent data between the
encoder and decoder.

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Dynamic decoding
Use this function to set up the parameters of each channel to be decoded.
To set up dynamic decoding:
1. Click Decoding Operation >Decoding Mode >Dynamic Decoding. The
Dynamic Decoding window appears.
2. Enter the channel parameters:
Decoding channel: Select the decode channel
Remote host IP address: Enter the IP address of the encoding device.
Remote host port: Enter the port of the encoding device.
Remote host channel: Enter the channel number of the encoding device to
be decoded.
User ID/password: Enter the user name and password used to log into the
encoding device.
Transmission protocol: Select the protocol for data transmission, either
TCP or UDP.
Stream type: Select the stream type to decode, either main stream or sub-
stream.
3. Click Start to start decoding.
Sequence mode
You set up the decoder so that the decoded images of multiple streams from a
camera are automatically sequenced with a set dwell time between each image.
To set up the decoding sequence:
1. Click Decoding Operation >Decode Mode >Sequence Decoding. The
Circular Decoding window appears.

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2. Select the channel to be decoded from the Decoding Channel drop-down
list.
3. Enter a dwell time in the Dwell Time box. This is the time in seconds that the
image is displayed before moving on to the next one.
4. Click Modify to define the channel parameters. In the window enter the
channel parameters:
Remote host IP address: Enter the IP address of the encoding device.
Remote host port: Enter the port of the encoding device.
Remote host port: Enter the port of the encoding device.
Remote host channel: Enter the channel number of the encoding device to
be decoded.
User ID/password: Enter the user name and password used to log into the
encoding device.
Transmission protocol: Select the protocol for data transmission, either
TCP or UDP
Stream type: Select the stream type to decode, either main stream or sub-
stream.
Note: Up to 64 cameras can be decoded in sequence.
5. Click Confirm to save the settings and return to the previous window.
Remote playback
Use this function to remotely access the encoder to stream and decode stored
files for local output. The encoder must have storage capabilities.
To set up remote playback:
1. Click Decoding Operation >Decode Mode >Remote playback. The
Remote Playback window appears.

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2. Select the channel for playback from the Decoding Channel drop-down list.
3. Under Device Properties, enter the channel parameters:
Remote host IP address: Enter the IP address of the encoding device.
Remote host port: Enter the port of the encoding device.
Remote host port: Enter the port of the encoding device.
Remote host channel: Enter the channel number of the encoding device to
be decoded.
User ID/password: Enter the user name and password used to log into the
encoding device.
Remote playback by file: Enter the file name of the file to be played back
from the DVR. This is found from a search of the stored files on the DVR.
Remote playback by time: Enter the start and end time of the file to be
played back.
4. Click Save to save the settings.
5. Click to start playback.
Control playback by using the buttons on the toolbar .
Click to start, stop, slow forward, fast forward and turn audio on/off
respectively.
Slow forward is 1/2X, 1/4, 1/8X and 1/16X. Fast forward is 2X, 4X and 8X.

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Display settings
Use this window to configure the display channel, video format, output resolution
and display mode. There are 3 display modes formats; full screen, 2-screen and
4-screen.
The decoder auto detects the video mode (PAL/NTSC).
To set up the display settings:
1. Click Decoding operation > Decode Mode > Display Settings. The Display
Settings window appears.
2. Click a button to select the output display required: VGA, BNC, HDMI or
DVI.
Depending on the option selected the options displayed in the monitor
property window may change.
3. Select the output resolution from the drop-down list.
4. Select the display mode from the drop-down list.
5. Under the Tile Monitor Property window, select which video tile on the
monitor is associated with which channel. This option depends on the output
display option selected.
Click the and icons to enable or disable audio and image scaling
respectively for each channel.
6. Click Save to save the settings.
Enable/disable decoding channel
Use this window to enable or disable a decoding channel. The decoding channel
parameters remain unchanged.
To set up decoding sequence:
1. Click Decoding Operation > Decode Control > Ch Enable/Disable. The
Global Switch window appears.

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2. Select the desired decoding channel from the drop-down list.
3. In the Switch box, enable or disable the selected channel.
4. Click Save to save the settings.
Image scaling
Use this function to scale the video output image in display mode. This can avoid
some parts of the video image being hidden by the monitor screen. “Stretching”
is full screen mode; the image is stretched to fill the whole screen regardless of
the selected resolution. With “Auto fill” the image occupies the image size of the
selected resolution. The left/right or top/bottom margins may be blank on the
monitor screen edges as a result.
To set up image scaling:
1. Click Decoding Operation > Decode Control > Image Scaling. The Image
Scaling window appears.
2. Select the desired decoding channel from the drop-down list.
3. In the Image Scaling box, select Stretchingor Auto Fill from the drop-down
list.
4. Click Save to save the settings.
Picture overlay
Use this function to overlay a picture on a decoded channel display. The picture
can be positioned anywhere on screen.
The picture must have a 32-bit BMP format. Its height and width should be 32X
pixel. A resolution up to 128 x 128 is supported.
To set up picture overlay:
1. Click Decoding Operation > Decode Control > Picture Overlay. The
Picture Overlay window appears.

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2. Select the desired decoding channel from the drop-down list.
3. In the Image Scaling box, browse the desired picture and click Upload.
4. Enter the X and Y co-ordinates to position the picture on screen.
5. Select how you want the picture displayed. Check Flashing or Transparent.
6. Click Save to save the settings.
Connection status
Use this menu to configure the channel used by the decoder for decoding and
live view. The information is regularly updated automatically.
To set up the connection status:
1. Click Decoding Operation > Decoding Status > Connection Status. The
Connection Status window appears.
2. Enter values for the following parameters:
Decoding channel: Enter the channel to be decoded.