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User Manual VS-11 – V0.2 Page 2 of 64 2/13/12
Copyright © January 2012, Marshall Electronics, Inc.
All Rights Reserved. This document may not be copied.
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Disclaimer
Product options and specifications can be changed without notice. The information in this
manual is furnished for informational use only and should not be construed as a commitment
by Marshall Electronics, Inc. Marshall Electronics, Inc. assumes no responsibility or liability for
any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this publication.
Safety Precaution
Make sure to turn off the power before installing video server.
Do not install under direct sunlight or in dusty areas.
Make sure to use the product within the temperature and humidity specified.
Do not operate the product in presence of vibrations or strong magnetic fields.
Do not put electrically conducting materials in the ventilation hole.
Do not open the top cover of the products. It may cause a failure or electric shock on the
components.
To prevent from overheating, keep the distance at least 10 cm from the ventilation hole.
Check for correct voltage before connecting the power.
We appreciate your video server purchase.
Before installing the product, please read the following with care.

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1 - Introduction............................................................................................................................4
1.1 About this Manual.........................................................................................................4
1.2 Features.......................................................................................................................4
1.3 Product and Accessories..............................................................................................5
1.4 System Connections.....................................................................................................8
2 - Installation...........................................................................................................................11
2.1 Connecting Video.......................................................................................................11
2.2 Connecting Audio .......................................................................................................11
2.3 Connecting Serial Ports..............................................................................................11
2.4 Connecting Sensor & Alarm .......................................................................................11
2.5 Connecting Power......................................................................................................11
2.6 Check If It Works...............................................................................................................................12
3 - System Operation................................................................................................................14
3.1 Remote Video Monitoring...........................................................................................14
3.2 Initialization of IPAddress...........................................................................................17
4 - Remote Configuration..........................................................................................................19
4.1 System Configuration.................................................................................................19
4.2 Video Configuration....................................................................................................22
4.3 Audio Configuration....................................................................................................28
4.4 Network Configuration................................................................................................30
4.5 Serial Configuration....................................................................................................37
4.6 Event Configuration....................................................................................................40
4.7 Preset Configuration...................................................................................................45
4.8 Record Configuration..................................................................................................46
4.9 User Configuration......................................................................................................53
5 - Decoder Configuration.........................................................................................................55
5.1 System Configuration.................................................................................................55
5.2 Video Configuration....................................................................................................56
5.3 Network Configuration................................................................................................57
5.4 Event Configuration....................................................................................................59
5.5 Display Configuration .................................................................................................61
6 - VS Manager ........................................................................................................................62
7 - Appendix..............................................................................................................................63

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1.1 About this Manual
This User Manual provides information on installation setup, operation of the video
server, as well as troubleshooting tips.
1.2 Features
Video Server is a video and audio transmission system that provides broadcast quality
audio and video, based on IP network through LAN, ADSL/VDSL, and wireless LAN.
A Video Server can operate in an Encoder Mode or a Decoder Mode. An Encoder
System compresses and transmits media data, while a Decoder System receives and
decompresses media data.
Video
Highly Efficient Compression Algorithm; H.264 & MJPEG support
Wide range of Transmission Rates: 32kbps ~ 10mbps
Various Transmission Modes: CBR or VBR
Motion Detection
Audio
Multi-Transmission Mode: Uni-Directional Mode (IP-Server to Client PC or
Decoder/ Client PC or Decoder to IP-Server), Bi-Directional Mode
Network
Fixed IP & Dynamic IP (DHCP) support
1:1, 1:N support
Multicasting
Automatic Transmit Rate Control according to network conditions
OnVIF, PSIA compliant
Serial Data
RS-485 support
Data Pass-Through Mode: Serial Data Communication between IP Camera and
Decoder
Data Pass-Through Mode: Serial Data Communication between Encoder-Decoder
Sensor and Alarm
Supports direct connections of External Sensor and Alarm Devices
Event Alarm

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USB
Connection to internal or external USB storage for remote access, recording and
playback
User Interface
Diagnose and upgrade through dedicated program called VS Manager
System Configuration using Internet Explorer
High Reliability
Reliable Embedded System
System Recovery by Dual Watch-Dog Functions
1.3 Products and Accessories
Video Server User Manual Power Adapter & Cable
Software CD Screws Brackets

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Part Names and Functions
Front View
Parts Function
LED Display Power On/Off Condition, Link, Status and Data
Audio In, Out Audio Input and Output
USB USB Port for any USB Device
LAN (Ethernet) 100/10-Base-T Ethernet Interface
Reset Button Initialization of Network Setting
⑦ ⑧
⑤ ⑥
⑨
③
②
④
①

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Rear View
Terminal Function
POWER IN DC 12V Power Input
SENSOR Sensor Input
ALARM Relay Output
RS-422/485 (COM2) Serial Port 2 (COM2) for PTZ Control, etc.
Support RS-422 and RS-485 Protocol
RS-232 (Com1) Serial Port 1 (COM1) for PTZ Control, etc.
Support RS-232 Protocol
VIDEO OUT Video Output
VIDEO IN Video Input

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1.4 System Connections
Video Server operates as one of two modes; Encoder or Decoder. Video Server
Systems can be connected in either 1-to-1 where one encoder is connected to one
decoder or 1-to-multiple where one encoder connected to many decoders.
The following chart shows status of video, audio and serial data on each mode:
System Mode Video Audio Serial Data
Encoder Transmit Transmit/Receive Transmit/Receive
Decoder Receive Transmit/Receive Transmit/Receive
Therefore, the system modes are defined by the video communication and all system
modes are capable of bi-directional transmission of audio or serial data.
Topology
Generally, the Encoder and Decoder are connected in 1-to-1 mode. To support
specific situation, 1-to-multiple connection is also supported.
1:1 Connection (Unidirectional Transmission)
The most commonly used configuration is 1-to-1 connection. An Encoder is installed
at a site where video images can be transmitted and a Decoder is installed at a center
location to receive and view the video images on monitors. Audio and Serial data are
transferred in either direction. An Encoder and Decoder can be connected by setting
the Encoder’s Address for the Decoder’s Remote IP.
Encoder Decoder
Site Remote Center

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1:N Connection (Uni-Directional Transmission)
In this configuration, a site can be monitored from many remote center locations.
Maximum connections would be limited by the network bandwidth.
Functionally, the VMS (Video Management System) software can replace the
decoder.
Multicast Mode
In the Network Supporting Multicast Mode, if Multicast is setup as a system protocol,
you can use bandwidth efficiently regardless of the number of decoders. In the 1:N
connection, a large number of decoders can receive audio and video data from an
encoder by using a single streaming transmission.
Relaying
In this arrangement, video and audio can be re-transmitted from a center to another
center. The arrangement is useful when the network bandwidth at the site is limited
while there is more than one center wanting to monitor the site.
IP-Server Decoder Decoder
Encoder Decoder
Decoder
Decoder
Remote Center
Site
Site Remote Center #1 Remote Center #2

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VMS (Video Management System)
VMS (Video Management System) is a Windows based remote monitoring program to
access multiple encoders for real-time monitoring or control of the encoders and
connected cameras. Please refer to VMS User Manual for more information on VMS.
Encoder Decoder
Site Remote Center
VMS
Encoder VMS
Site Remote Center

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2.1 Connecting Video
Encoder System
Connect camera video output line to the encoder (video server) video input port.
Connecting with D1 Resolution Camera
Connect a camera to the Video Input port of video server accordingly.
Decoder System
Connect a monitor to HDMI or COMPOSITE (HD-SDI) Output port of video server
accordingly.
2.2 Connecting Audio
Audio is Full-Duplex. It is possible to set the mode as Tx-only, Rx-only or Tx-Rx.
Connect audio input and output ports to audio devices accordingly.
The Audio signal required is in-line level, so audio equipment with an amp, mixer or
other amplifier should be used.
2.3 Connecting Serial Ports
For camera control, PTZ Controller (keyboard) and Receiver can be connected to Serial
Ports. Two corresponding Serial Ports in the Encoder and Decoder which are
connected 1-to-1, works in Pass-Through Mode. This means that commands at a local
system’s COM1 Port will be transparently passed to the remote system’s COM1 Port.
Commands at a local system COM2 Port will pass to the remote system’s COM2 Port.
2.4 Connecting Sensor and Alarm
Connect Sensor and Alarm Devices to corresponding terminals accordingly.
2.5 Connecting Power
After confirming the Power Source, connect Power Adaptor and connect the 12VDC
Connector to the System.
2.6 Check If It Works
Once the power is supplied to the camera, it will start booting. The system will boot up
to operating mode after approximately 40-60 seconds. The green LED on the Ethernet
Port will flash indicating the system is ready.
Software provided on the disc called VS Manager allows you to check the IP address
and other network details of the camera. Please refer to the VS Manager manual for
instructions on how to find the IP address of the camera and to make necessary
changes.

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Encoder LED Display
The LED’s above show that the Camera is connected but a Decoder is not. Once an
Encoder is connected to a Decoder, the color of the “LINK” LED Display will turn green
and the “DATA” LED will blink as video or audio transmissions occur.
Decoder LED Display
These LED’s above show that the Decoder has started without connecting to an
Encoder. Once an Encoder is connected, the color of “LINK” LED Display will turn
green and the “DATA” LED will blink as video or audio data transmissions occur.
PWR STATUS LINK
Red Green
Blinking
DATA
OFF
Red
Blinking
PWR STATUS LINK DATA
OFF
Red Green
Blinking OFF

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Description of LED
System Status can be monitored with the LED Display:
LED State Description
OFF Power OFF
PWR Red Power ON
Green Blinking Normal Operation
Red System Failure: Needs
Diagnostics
Constant Change
between Red and
Green
NTSC/PAL setting does not
match with Input Video Signal
Red Blinking Failed to obtain IP Address in
DHCP Mode
Constant Change
between Green
Blinking 2 Times and
Red Blinking Once
Failed to Register on DDNS
Server
Green Blinking, Red
Blinks Once every 5
Seconds
Video Loss in Encoder
System
STATUS
Constant Change
between Green,
Orange, and Red
Formatting USB Storage
Device
OFF No Connection to Remote
System
Green Connected to a Remote
System
Red Blinking Decoder Only: trying to
connect to an Encoder
LINK
Orange Illegal Connection
(unsupported combination of
system modes)
Green Data Transmission in
Progress
Red Data Loss
DATA
OFF No Data Transmission

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3.1 Remote Video Monitoring
There are two ways to monitor video when the Center System and Video Server are
connected. In order for a proper operation, an IP Address must be set accordingly.
Please refer to the VS Manager Manual enclosed with product for further details.
Default ID: admin Default Password: 1234
Video Monitoring with Decoder System
Once the Encoder IP Address is set in the Remote IP Address section of the Decoder,
the Decoder System will connect to the Encoder System and start receiving the video
images. Normally, a monitor connected to the Decoder will display video images.
Video Monitoring using Internet Explorer
If the Video Server’s IP Address is entered on Internet Explorer, the system will ask for
confirmation to install Active-X Control. Once authorized, Internet Explorer will start to
display video images from the Encoder as shown below:
Default IP Address : http://192.168.10.100

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Video Select
Select the Video Stream to be viewed: Primary or Secondary
This camera is capable of Dual Streaming; Primary Streaming and Secondary
Streaming. Video will be displayed according to the resolution set on video
configuration. If Dual Streaming (“Use Dual Encode” Menu in Video page) is not
activated, Secondary Videos are not available.
View Size
Adjust the Screen Size. Screen size is initially adjusted according to the
Compression Resolution. If you click 50% icon, the whole screen size will be
reduced to half size.
Digital Zoom
Control the Digital Zoom on the screen. The more the camera zooms in,
the smaller the square of control panel is. Position of the image can be
changed by moving position of the square. If you press “1x”, the screen
will return to the normal size.
PTZ Control (Optical Zoom & Digital Zoom Built-In Camera)
PTZ Control Panel is used for controlling External PTZ devices when the
External PTZ devices are connected through a special Serial Port. It is
possible to make zooming control by Zoom IN / OUT buttons on the PTZ
Control Panel. In order to use Digital Zoom, select Digital Zoom “ON” in
the Camera Tab)
- “Stop”
Stop on-going PTZ action.
- “Focus Near”, “Focus Far”, “Auto Focus”
Adjust the focus of the lens.
Select Preset
Set preset position and move to the specific preset position.
-GoTo: After set up, move to the selected preset entry.
-Set: Set the current position to the selected preset entry.
-Clear: Delete the selected preset entry.
Sensor Input
Displays the status of the sensor in real time. This camera supports One Sensor
Input. When the sensor of the camera is working, the sensor light turns red.

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Alarm Output
Operate the Alarm Device by pressing the number icon. This camera supports One
Alarm Output. A number icon indicates the status of the alarm device.
Snapshot
Capture Video Images and save them as BMP or JPEG files.
Talk
Transfer Audio from the PC microphone to the camera.
File Record
Recording to an AVI file on Live View page is available. AVI files
are generated in the specified folder or in specified file name on
the PC where the web browser is running.
1. Press “Set” button to select folder or create a new folder.
Enter the file name on Filename field.
2. Press “Start” button to start recording.
3. Press “Stop” button to end recording.
4. AVI file named “IP address_hh_mm_ss” or
“File name_IP address_hh_mm_ss” will be generated in the specified folder
depending on whether the path specified a folder or a prefix of the file name.
Display Buffer
Set the number of video frames to be buffered before being displayed on web
browser. Larger values result in smoother video by sacrificing the latency. A setting of
10 ~ 15 frames can be generally used for most situations.

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3.2 Initialization of IP address
If a System IP Address is lost, the system can be reset to the System Default IP Address
using the Reset Button in the back side of the system.
1. While system is in operation, press the reset button for more than 5 seconds.
2. The system will reboot automatically.
3. Once the system reboots, IP Address will be set to the System Default as below:
IP Mode Fixed IP IP Address 192.168.10.100
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Gateway 192.168.10.1
Base Port 2222 HTTP Port 80

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Remote Setting is available by using Web Browser. Enter IP Address of the Camera
and a live view screen appears (see below). Press the Setup button located in the
upper right area of the monitoring screen for Server Setup. For Remote Setting, the
user should have manager level authority or higher.
The remote configuration window may be slightly different depends on the System
Modes (Encoder, Decoder). The general explanation of the configuration in this manual
is based on the Encoder System and differences according to the modes will be
clarified when needed.
The configurations are grouped into 10 categories: System, Video, Audio, Network,
Serial, Event, PTZ, Record, User and Camera. Any configuration changes are not
applied until “Apply” Button is pressed. Leaving the page without pressing “Apply” will
discard any changes made.

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4.1 System Configuration

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General
System ID
Enter System ID which is used as the Camera Title Name. The set System ID is
displayed with Video Image on the Web Browser. The System ID is also transferred to
and displayed on the remote software, such as VMS.
Burn In OSD System ID
Burn In OSD System ID specifies the string to be inserted into the Video Image before
encoding. Only alphanumeric and blank characters are allowed. Position and size can
be configured on this section of the Video Page.
Language
Select the Language to be used for Web-Based Configuration.
Firmware
Firmware Version
Display the Current Firmware Version.
Board ID
Display the Network Board ID of the Camera recognized by system.
Upgrade
Upgrade Firmware:
1. Press the Browse Button to select a Firmware File from PC.
2. Press the Firmware Upgrade Button to start the upgrade.
3. Messages to show status (“Downloading” / “Upgrading”) will be displayed.
4. The camera will reboot automatically after completing the upgrade.
Do not turn off the camera during upgrading.
Config Backup & Restore
Backup
All the settings of the configuration can be saved and stored.