Microseven Systems MSHDVS1CHD User manual

ProductOperationManual
MSHDVS1CHD 1CH Network Digital Video Server
Microseven Systems, Inc.
Walnut, California 91789, USA

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First Edition (April 2008)
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Microseven Systems, Inc.
675 Brea Canyon Road, Suite 12
Walnut, California, USA
TEL (909) 598 – 8553
FAX (909) 598 – 1415
Email [email protected]
Website www.microseven.com
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Notes:
Please read the following label before connecting or operating the equipment.
Notes:
Please not move the cover (or back) to reduce
the danger of electric shock. No part inside
can be repaired by users. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is interned to
alert the user to the presence of exposed
wiring within the product’s enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to people
The serial number of this product can be
found on the top of the unit. Please
note the serial number of this unit in the
space provide and retain this book
as a permanent record of your purchase to
aid identification in the event of
theft.
Model:
Product No.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.

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Contents
1. Preface ………………………………………………………………………………… 5
2. Key Features ………………………………………………………………………………… 5
3. Notes …………………………………………………………………………………………… 6
4. Instructions of Main Parts ……………………………………………………………… 7
5. Setup and Application ………………………………………………………………..……… 10
8. Basic System Diagram and Operating Circumstance ………………………………… 14
6. Specification ……………………...…………………………………………………… …… 14
8. Common Questions & Answers ……………………………………………………………… 15

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1. Preface
MSHDVS1CHD 1CH network digital video server is a digital product based on network
transmission, which adopts embedded real-time multi-tasking operating systems (RTOS) and
embedded CPU processor, and with the function of video signal and audio signal synchronization
compression.
The compressed data is transmitted by network to realize real-time video and audio preview. The
system can be scheduled efficiently. Code solidify in FLASH enables more stable and reliable
system operation.
The excellent H.264 algorithm ensures less data redundancy, which is more suitable for network
transmission, provide RS-485 interface and alarm input and output interfaces.
MSHDVS1HD can be equipped with built-in hard disk to IDE HDD 500 GB.
2. Key Features
2.1 Hardware
1 channel RS485
1 alarm input/output
1 BNC video input
1 RCA audio input
1 RJ45 Ethernet port
1 USB port
1 power port
2.2 Software
Adopts H.264 video compression format and G.711 audio compression format, provides 1-
channel video/audio collection, compression and transmission.
Provides I/O control to realize alarm input/output
PTZ control function
Provides management of user, log and alarm report
QCIF/CIF/H-D1/D1 image adjustable, allows NTSC/PAL switch; maximum frame rate: 30fps
for NTSC, and 25fps for PAL; Bit stream: 200Kbps-3Mbps
Alarm functions: alarm input signal, motion detection, alarm linkage output.
Intercom: two-way audio intercommunication.
Static IP, provides Web Server, supports TCP and UDP multicast.
Supports PPPOE; support online upgrade, built-in watch dog.
Support recording & storage of hard disk;

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3. Notes
A. Keep away from the high-temperature objects and places
B. Avoid direct exposure to sunlight
C. Do not put it at wet places
D. Do not install at the violently shook places
E. Do not put any other equipment on the video server
F. Video server should be installed in a well-ventilated place, and not to block the equipment
vents;
G. Make sure the power cable is well connected before turning on the power switch.
H. Confirm whether install the hard disk during the initial installation, and notice the line jump to
the main disk status;
I. Do not open the box without any professional personnel, please contact manufacturer when
malfunction happens.

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4. Instructions for Main Parts
4.1 Front Board
A. Definition of Front Board
OFFON
①Alarm indicator【ALARM】
②Network indicator【Ethernet】
③Hard Disk indicator 【HDD】
④System Status indicator【RUN】
⑤Power indicator【POWER】
⑥USB port
⑦Power switch button
B. Indicator Status
POWER（Red）
Normal-On Power on
Normal-Off Power off
RUN（Green）
Flittering Normal operating procedures
Normal-On/
Normal-Off Abnormal operating procedures
Ethernet（Green）
Normal-On Network connected
Normal-Off / Flittering Network unconnected
HDD（Green）
Flittering HDD in writing / reading
Normal-Off HDD no working
ALARM（Red）
Normal-On Alarm signal
Normal-Off No alarm signal

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4.2 Rear Board
① Power in
② Ethernet port
③ Audio output interface
④ Audio input interface
⑤ Video output interface
⑥ Video input interface
⑦ RS485 interface
⑧ Alarm input/output interface
4.3 Alarm Port and RS485 Port
A. Alarm input/output and RS485 port definition
① RS485 transmitting(Tx+)
② RS485 transmitting (Tx-)
③ RS485 receiving (Rx-)
④ RS485 receiving (Rx+)
⑤ Reserved
⑥ Alarm output (A)

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⑦ Alarm output public-end (B)
⑧ Alarm input grounding (A)
⑨ Alarm input (B)
B. Sketch Map for Alarm input/output and RS-485 Port
Note: Both the alarm input and output are I/O, A and B are the 2 ends of the I/O.

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5. Setup & Application
"The following is the basic system chart of MSHDVS1CHD network video server.
5.1 Hardware Setup Steps
Step 1 Checking product and accessories
Step 2 Hard disk setup
Step 3 Set up video server
Step 4 Connect the equipment to network by RJ45 port
Step 5 Connect video source to video input port
Step 6 Connect audio source to audio input port
Step 7 Connect speed dome or PTZ to RS485 port
Video server A Video server B
NetWork
Monitoring
center 1
Alarm input
de icev
OPEN
LO
CK
RS485 Tx （－）
RS485 Tx （＋）
High speed
dome camera
Microphone
Monitor
Loudspeaker
Alarm output
de icev
Alarm input
de icev
Alarm output
de icev
Monitoring
center
2
Monitoring
center N

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Step 8 Connect the alarm input/output equipments to alarm port
Step 9 Supply power, equipment running.
5.2 Checking product and accessories
"Please check whether the product and accessories are complete.
① Network video server 1pcs
② Power cable 1pcs
③ Network cable 1pcs
④ Operation manual 1pcs
⑤ Software CD 1pcs (Download software from http://www.microseven.com
support site, if it is not coming with, for reason of your getting most updated version.)
5.3 Hard Disk Setup
A. Turn off the power
B. Screw off the screw on the top cover, and remove the top cover, which shows as
follows:
① Screw
② Top cover
③ Box
C. Screw off the screw on the hard disk bracket, and remove hard disk bracket.

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D. Fix the hard disk onto the bracket with the HDD fixed screws (keep the power port and
IDE port backward)
E. Install HDD bracket, and tighten the HDD fixed screws.

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F. Connect the cable of the HDD IDE port.
G. Connect the HDD power.
H. Install the top cover, and tighten the fixed screws on the top cover.
5.4 Installation on Cabinet
"Install the MSHDVS4CHD to the mounting rack with the mounting brackets and 6 screws.
A. Turn off the power.
B. Remove the 4 rubber mat.
C. Install the brackets onto the 2 sides of MSHDVS4CHD separately, and fix it with 6 screws
( M3*10).
D. Install the MSHDVS4CHD to the mounting rack with mounting brackets, and fix it with the
4 screws (accessories not included).

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6. Basic System Diagram and Operating Circumstance
Operating environment
After the equipment installed and connected to the network, it should be operated on Server
Software Platform of Microseven Digital Video Server.
7. Specifications
Item Sub-item Index
Video
Video Input 1 channel NTSC/PAL，1Vpp 75Ω（BNC）
Image Compression
Standard H.264
Resolution
QCIF: 176x144(PAL), 176x120 (NTSC)
CIF: 352x288 (PAL), 352x240 (NTSC)
H-D1: 360x576(PAL), 360x480 (NTSC)
D1: 720x576(PAL), 720x480 (NTSC)
Frame rate Max: 25fps(PAL), 30fps(NTSC)
Bit Stream 200Kbps ~ 3Mbps，CBR/VBR adjustable
LOGO overlay Support character and time overlay on image
Audio
Audio Input 1 channel, RCA interface, microphone or other audio input,
single track
Audio Sampling Rate 8KHz
Audio Compression
Rate 32Kbps
Audio Compression
Standard G.711
PTZ/
Communication RS485 1, can connect to RS-485 equipments, control the speed
dome or PTZ
Network
Interface One RJ45, 10M/100M self-adjustable, connect Ethernet
switch or Ethernet HUB, etc.
Protocol TCP/IP, UDP/IP, HTTP, CMP, Telnet, IGMP, PPPOE, DDNS,
DNS, DHCP
IE Application Built-in web server, allows IE browsing and controlling
Network Time Check Provide the interface for network time checking
Equipment Search Support equipment searching by Ethernet broadcasting
MSH
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Alarm
Motion Detection
Alarm
1-9 level available for sensitivity and 16x12 areas for
detecting
I/O Status Alarm 1 channel input/output, switch signal
Safety
User Administration Provide multi-level user administration
Built-in Watchdog Timing detection of chips & software work status, auto system
reset
Remote reposition Realize remote reposition through network
Others
Power Supply AC85-240V, 60/50Hz
Power Consumption <35W
Working temperature -10°C - +50°C
Working Humidity ≤95%
8. Common Questions & Answers
"Q: System operation could not be activated, the power indicator does not light.
A: Check if the power is connected, and if the input voltage is normal.
"Q: Network indicator does not light and cannot login the system.
A: Check if the network is connected, and if the net line is inserted properly.
"Q: One channel of image cannot be displayed normally.
A: Please check if video source and video input interface are well connected.
"Q: PTZ cannot be controlled.
A: Please check if the video server and RS-485 interface are well connected.
"Q: Unable to upgrade or failed in upgrade.
A: Check if the network is connected and the path of the upgraded files are correct,
and check if there is any access authority allowed.
Note: Please contact us at [e-mail] if above problems still cannot be
solved by following this manual.