LevelOne DSS-1000 User manual

DSS-1000
User Manual
For V1.02.09 Firmware
Ver. 2014/10/03

DSS-1000 User Manual
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Regulatory Compliance Information
Federal Communications Commission Statement
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:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING: Changes or modifications to the equipment that are not expressly approved by the
responsible party for compliance could void the user’s authority to
European Community Compliance Statement
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B
Information Technology Equipment according to European Standard EN
55022 and EN 55024. In a domestic environment, this product may cause
radio interference in which cause the user be require
to take adequate measures.
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About This Manual
Target Audience
This manual is intended for System Administrators who are responsible for installing and
setting up video surveillance system as well as End Users who will be operating DSS on a
daily basis. System Administrators are expected to know the fundamentals of IP surveillance
system integration and to own the administrative privileges to install and configure all the
devices.
For the latest product updates and documentation, visit our website.
Technical Support
If you have any questions during system installation, please feel free to contact our engineers
via our Customer Help Desk platform.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Hardware Overview.........................................10
1.1 Introduction.................................................................11
Package Contents.................................................................................... 11
Device Overview......................................................................................12
System Requirements .............................................................................13
Supported Video Format........................................................................13
Decoding Limitation ...............................................................................13
1.2 Connecting Devices.....................................................15
Connection Architecture ........................................................................15
Preparing the Power Adaptor................................................................16
Connecting to Local Display...................................................................17
Local Display via HDMI Connection..........................................17
Local Display via Composite Connection ..................................17
Connecting the Cameras.........................................................................18
1.3 Accessing DSS-1000....................................................19
Local Access.............................................................................19
Remote Access.........................................................................19
Local vs. Remote Access..........................................................19
1.4 Device Maintenance....................................................20
Resetting the Device................................................................................20
Switching Between NTSC and PAL Mode.............................................20
Chapter 2: Local Management...........................................21
2.1 Accessing for the First Time.......................................22
Quick Setup.............................................................................................23
Step 1: Login.............................................................................23
Step 2: Change the IP Address (If necessary) ..........................23
Step 3: Add Cameras................................................................24
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2.2 The Live View Screen.................................................27
The Menu Panel......................................................................................28
Changing the Layout ..............................................................................29
Viewing Channels in Full Screen............................................................30
Viewing Channels by Patrol...................................................................31
Repositioning Channels..........................................................................31
2.3 The Login Screen........................................................33
Using the On-Screen Keyboard..............................................................34
2.4 Using the PTZ Control Panel.....................................35
Setting Preset Points ...............................................................................37
Setting Tours...........................................................................................39
2.5 Accessing the Setup Screen ........................................42
The Setup Screen ....................................................................................42
2.6 Configuring System Settings......................................43
System Information ................................................................................43
Module.....................................................................................................44
Date and Time.........................................................................................44
Automatically Set the Date and Time ........................................44
Manually Change the Date and Time........................................45
Sync Date and Time with NTP Server.......................................46
Language.................................................................................................46
Mouse......................................................................................................47
Local Display...........................................................................................47
Local Audio Out......................................................................................48
2.7 Configuring Network Settings....................................49
Viewing the Network Information .........................................................49
Configuring the Network Connection....................................................50
Setting the IP Address Manually ...............................................50
Obtaining the IP Address Automatically ....................................51
Configuring Port Mapping.....................................................................51
2.8 Configuring the Cameras...........................................52
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The Camera Setup Page .........................................................................52
Adding Cameras .....................................................................................53
Searching Cameras to Add .......................................................53
Adding Cameras Manually ........................................................55
Adding ONVIF-Compliant Cameras Manually...........................57
Adding Cameras Manually via RTSP........................................58
Modifying Camera Settings....................................................................61
Reconnecting Cameras ...........................................................................64
Deleting Cameras....................................................................................64
2.9 Managing Network Loss Event..................................65
Scheduling Network / Video Loss Trigger.............................................65
Enabling Beep Sound Trigger................................................................67
Copying Event Schedule Settings...........................................................68
2.10 Rebooting the Device ................................................69
Chapter 3: Remote Management.....................................70
3.1 Accessing DSS-1000 Remotely ...................................71
How to Access DSS-1000?.......................................................................71
Accessing From a Network with DHCP Server..........................71
Accessing From a Network without DHCP Server.....................73
The Login Screen....................................................................................74
The Setup Wizard...................................................................................75
3.2 The Live View Page ....................................................78
Viewing the Cameras..............................................................................80
Changing the Window Layout ...............................................................82
Patrolling Channels ................................................................................83
Syncing Remote and Local Live View Display ......................................84
Reconnecting the Cameras.....................................................................84
Removing Video Stream from Live View ..............................................84
Using Optical / Digital PTZ....................................................................85
Taking Snapshots....................................................................................86
Using the PTZ Control Panel .................................................................87
Viewing by Preset Point and Tour .........................................................88
Using the Toolbar ...................................................................................89
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3.3 The Setup Screen ........................................................91
3.4 Configuring the System Settings................................92
System Information ................................................................................92
Date and Time.........................................................................................93
Automatically Set the Date and Time ........................................93
Manually Change the Date and Time........................................93
Sync Date and Time with NTP Server.......................................94
Module.....................................................................................................95
Language.................................................................................................95
Local Display...........................................................................................96
3.5 Configuring the Network Settings .............................97
Viewing the Network Information .........................................................97
Configuring the Network Connection....................................................98
Setting the IP Address Manually ...............................................98
Obtaining the IP Address Automatically ....................................98
Configuring Port Mapping.....................................................................99
3.6 Configuring the Cameras...........................................99
Adding Cameras ...................................................................................101
Searching Cameras to Add 101
Adding Cameras Manually 104
Modifying Camera Settings..................................................................108
Deleting Cameras.................................................................................. 111
Setting Preset Points on the Remote Client.......................................... 112
Setting Preset Tours on the Remote Client.......................................... 113
3.7 Configuring User Access ..........................................115
Creating Groups ................................................................................... 115
Adding Users......................................................................................... 117
Granting Access Permission................................................................. 118
Managing Groups and Users................................................................ 119
3.8 Managing Network Loss...........................................120
Scheduling Network Loss Trigger........................................................120
Enabling Beep Sound Trigger..............................................................122
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Deleting Beep Trigger...........................................................................122
Copying Event Schedule Settings.........................................................123
3.9 System Maintenance.................................................124
Upgrading the Firmware......................................................................124
Saving Backup Settings ........................................................................125
Restoring Backed Up Settings..............................................................126
Troubleshooting....................................................................................127
3.10 Managing the System Log.........................................128
3.11 Rebooting the Device.................................................128
Chapter 4: Installation and Maintenance .....................129
4.1 How to Surface Mount?............................................129
4.2 How to Use VESA Mount?.......................................130
4.3 How to Use the Pole Mount?....................................131
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Chapter 1: Hardware Overview
This chapter contains the following topics:
Introduction: Describes the package contents, device overview, and the connection
architecture.
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Connecting Devices: Describes how to connect DSS-1000 to other devices and how
to use the bundled accessories.
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Accessing the Device: Describes the different methods on how to access the device
via local display or remote management.
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1.1 Introduction
Package Contents
DSS-1000
Screw Packs x 2
Cable Straps
Mounting Bracket
Power Adaptor
Terminal Block
Quick Installation Guide
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Device Overview
Item
Description
1
Power LED
Lights RED when the power is on.
2
System Ready LED /
Lights GREEN after the boot up process is complete to
Factory Default LED
indicate DSS-1000 is ready.
When doing a factory reset, this LED lights GREEN briefly
to indicate factory default setting restoration has started.
The LED turns off and lights up again when the restoration
completes and DSS-1000 is ready for use.
3
Reset Button /
Use to restore DSS-1000 to its factory default setting.
NTSC and PAL Switch
Use to switch between NTSC and PAL functions.
4
DC 12V Power
Connects the bundled power adaptor and terminal block to
Connector
DSS-1000. See Preparing the Power Adaptor on page 16.
5
USB Port
Connects a USB device, such as a mouse, keyboard or hub,
to DSS-1000.
6
Ethernet Port
Connects to the network using an Ethernet cable.
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Item
Description
7
HDMI Port
Connects to an HDMI monitor (1080p) using an HDMI cable.
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Composite Port
Connects to a composite monitor using a video cable with
BNC connector.
System Requirements
For remote computer access, the following system requirements must be met to ensure
compatibility with DSS-1000:
PC Spec
Minimum Requirement
CPU Processor
Intel Core 2 Quad 2.66 GHz or newer
RAM
At least 4GB
Operating System
Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Windows 8 (All versions)
Browser
Internet Explorer 9.0 or 10.0
Supported Video Format
Local
Remote
Live View
Live View
MPEG4
Codec
H.264
MJPEG
H.264
Resolution
Up to 2 megapixels
Up to 10 megapixels
DSS-1000 conforms to the display standard of composite and 1080p HDMI monitors.
Therefore, to reserve as much computing power for DSS-1000 as possible, only up to 2
megapixels H.264 video stream can be displayed on the Local Live View. A black screen
with a message will appear for channels using other codecs or those with higher resolution.
Decoding Limitation
Depending on the video stream resolution, DSS-1000 automatically adjusts the frame rate of the
stream in order to achieve smooth video performance as well as support the most number of
channels as possible. For example, when viewing 9 channels with 1920 x 1080 resolution in a 9-
channel mode, DSS-1000 automatically switches the frame rate to 12 fps on each camera
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to display all the 9 channels. Other frames are automatically dropped in the process.
Video Stream
4-Channel
9-Channel
12-Channel
16-Channel
Resolution
Mode
Mode
Mode
Mode
VGA
4 channels
9 channels
12 channels
16 channels
(640 x 480)
@ 30 fps
@ 30 fps
@ 30 fps
@ 30 fps
7 channels
7 channels
7 channels
720p
4 channels
@ 30 fps
@ 30 fps
@ 30 fps
(1280 x 720)
@ 30 fps
9 channels
12 channels
16 channels
@ 25 fps
@ 16 fps
@ 12 fps
6 channels
6 channels
1.3M
4 channels
@ 30 fps
@ 30 fps
1~16 channels
Decode I
Frame
(1280 x 1024)
@ 30 fps
9 channels
12 channels
only
@ 20 fps
@ 15 fps
4 channels
4 channels
1080p
4 channels
@ 30 fps
@ 30 fps
1~16 channels
Decode I
Frame
(1920 x 1080)
@ 30 fps
9 channels
9 channels
only
@ 12 fps
@ 10 fps
NOTE: Regardless of the configured frame rate of a camera video stream, DSS-1000
automatically adjusts the frame rate according to the table above.

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1.2 Connecting Devices
Connection Architecture
The diagram below illustrates a sample connection within a local area network.
Local Area Network Connection Architecture
1. Connect the power adaptor to DSS-1000 and power outlet (see Preparing the Power
Adaptor on page 16).
NOTE: This step may be skipped if a Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) switch or injector will
be connected to DSS-1000.
2. Connect a monitor to DSS-1000 via HDMI or Composite port connection (see
Connecting to Local Display on page 17).
3. Connect a USB mouse.
4. Connect DSS-1000 to a Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) switch or injector.
NOTE: If using the bundled power adaptor, a non-PoE switch may also be used.
5. Connect the cameras to the switch (see Connecting the Cameras on page 18).
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Preparing the Power Adaptor
In case of using a non-PoE Ethernet switch, use the bundled power adaptor to directly
connect DSS-1000 to a power outlet. The power adaptor must be connected to the supplied
terminal block before use.
To do this, follow the procedures below:
1. Loosen the screws of the 12V and GND pins of the power terminal block.
2. Take note that the power adaptor cable has two (2) different wires:
Connects to GND Pin
White stripe: Connects to 12V Pin
3. Connect the wire with the white stripe to the 12V pin and the other to the GND pin.
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4. Tighten the screws of the 12V pin and the GND pins to secure the wire connection.
Connecting to Local Display
DSS-1000 supports up to two display outputs via HDMI and Composite connection at one
time. These display outputs can be referred to as the local display or the local client.
Local Display via HDMI Connection
Connect an HDMI monitor (1080p) to the HDMI port of DSS-1000 using an HDMI cable (not
included in the package).
Local Display via Composite Connection
Connect a composite monitor to the Composite port of DSS-1000 using a video cable with
BNC connector (not included in the package).
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Connecting the Cameras
DSS-1000 can decode up to 16 IP cameras or video encoders and display the videos
through an HDMI (1080p) or composite monitor or display remotely via PC or a mobile client.
To connect a camera, do the following:
1. Connect the camera to a PoE switch, within in the same network segment as DSS-
1000, using an Ethernet cable.
2. Configure the IP address of the camera, if necessary (please refer to the camera
hardware manual on how to do this).
3. Once ready, access DSS-1000 user interface to search and finalize the
camera connection (see Quick Setup on page 23).
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1.3 Accessing DSS-1000
DSS-1000 can be accessed and managed in two ways: via Local access or Remote access.
Local Access
A monitor that is directly connected to DSS-1000 via the HDMI or Composite port is
considered Local Access by a Local Client. Users can view the videos from the camera
and manage network configurations right through the monitor.
To access DSS-1000 user interface, simply connect a USB mouse and a monitor to
DSS-1000.
See Chapter 2: Local Management on page 21 for more information.
Remote Access
Remote Access is connected over the TCP/IP network and communicates through HTTP
protocol. Remote access can either be from a web or mobile client. A computer with a web
browser is a web client and a mobile device with the Active Mobile Client software is a
mobile client. Both are considered Remote Clients.
On a computer with Internet Explorer, users can access DSS-1000 web interface by typing
the IP address of DSS-1000 without installing any client program beforehand. Logging in is as
simple as visiting a website.
Users can also view the videos via Active Mobile Client using mobile devices, like iPhone,
iPad, iPod and Android devices. This feature only allows the users to view videos, advanced
configurations must still be done through the local client or remote access through a web
client. For more information, please refer to the Mobile Client documentation downloadable
from the website.
NOTE: For simplicity,Remotethe accessterm” “all throughout this documentation ref remote access by a web
client (PC).
Local vs. Remote Access
In most cases, it is recommended to perform the initial configurations, before DSS-1000 is
even mounted to its location, using local access. Once the initial configurations are
complete, install DSS-1000 and start viewing the videos through the local display. Further
management or advanced security settings may be done through remote access.
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