UNIVIEW DC4300 Series User manual

DC4300 Series
Video Decoders
Quick Guide
Manual Version: V1.03

Notice
The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
Every effort has been made in the preparation of this manual to ensure
accuracy of the contents, but all statements, information, and
recommendations in this manual do not constitute the warranty of any
kind, express or implied.
Environmental Protection
This product has been designed to comply with the requirements on
environmental protection. For the proper storage, use and disposal of
this product, national laws and regulations must be observed.
Preface
Audience
This manual is intended for:
Surveillance system planners
Field technical support and servicing engineers
Software installation, configuration, and servicing administrators
Product users
Safety and Compliance Information
Conventions Used Symbol
The symbols in this chapter are shown in the following table. They are
used to remind the reader of the safety precautions during equipment
installation and maintenance.
Safety
Symbol
Description
Generic alarm symbol: To suggest a general safety concern.
ESD protection symbol: To suggest electrostatic-sensitive
equipment.
Electric shock symbol: To suggest a danger of high voltage.

Safety Information
WARNING!
Installation and removal of the unit and its accessories must be carried
out by qualified personnel. You must read all of the Safety Instructions
supplied with your equipment before installation and operation.
Warnings:
If the product does not work properly, please contact your dealer
or the nearest service center. (We shall not assume any
responsibility for problems caused by unauthorized repair or
maintenance.)
To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this
product to rain or moisture.
This installation should be made by a qualified service person and
should conform to all the local codes.
Please install blackouts equipment into the power supply circuit for
convenient supply interruption.
The separate grounding terminal must be permanently connected
to earth.
For AC supplied model: The plug-socket combination must be
accessible at all times as it serves as the main disconnecting device.
Before the power cable is installed or removed, the power must be
turned off.
To avoid heat accumulation, good ventilation is required for a
proper operating environment.
Improper use or replacement of the battery may result in hazard of
explosion. Please use the manufacturer recommended battery
type.

Caution: Fiber optic ports –optical safety.
Never look at the transmit laser while the power is on. Never look
directly at the fiber ports and the fiber cable ends when they are
powered on.
Caution: Use of controls or adjustments to the performance or
procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous
laser emissions.
Regulatory Compliance
FCC Part 15
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his
own expense.
This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

LVD/EMC Directive
This product complies with the European Low Voltage Directive
2006/95/EC and EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.
WEEE Directive–2002/96/EC
The product this manual refers to is covered by the Waste Electrical &
Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive and must be disposed of in a
responsible manner.

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Contents
1 Overview..............................................................................................1
Appearance ...................................................................................................1
LEDs...............................................................................................................2
Main Ports.....................................................................................................4
2 Installing the Device .............................................................................7
Preparation ...................................................................................................7
Checking the Device Package ...............................................................7
Checking the Installation Environment.................................................7
Cable Requirements .............................................................................7
Installation Flow Chart ................................................................................10
Installing the Device in a Rack.....................................................................11
Preparing for the Installation..............................................................11
Installing the Mounting Brackets........................................................11
Installing the Device in the Rack.........................................................12
Verifying the Installation ....................................................................13
Installing the Device on a Workbench ........................................................14
Preparation for the Installation ..........................................................14
Installation Procedure ........................................................................14
Connecting Cables.......................................................................................14
Cabling Requirements ........................................................................14
Example for Connecting Cables ..........................................................15
Connecting the Ground Wire..............................................................17
Connecting the Audio Cables and Alarm Cables.................................18
Connecting video cables .....................................................................20
Connecting Network Cables ...............................................................21
Connecting the AC Power Cord ..........................................................21

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Connecting RS-232 Serial Cables ........................................................22
Connecting a Third-Party Device ........................................................22
Verifying the Installation.............................................................................23
Starting Up the Device ................................................................................23
3 Logging In to and Out of the Device .....................................................23
4 Technical Specifications ......................................................................24

1
1 Overview
NOTE!
This manual describes the device hardware information and installation
procedure, and guides you through logging into the Web interface.
This series video decoders (referred to as device in this manual) are new
generation HD network video decoder terminals. The device is designed
for remote video surveillance and can be widely applied in various
real-time surveillance applications for monitoring audios and videos
remotely in real time.
For information about the technical specifications of the device, see
Technical Specifications.
Appearance
Figure 1-1 Front view
1: RUN LED
2: NET1
LED
3: DEC
LED
4: Alarm
LED
5: NET2 LED
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45

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Figure 1-2 Rear view
1: VGA IN port
2: DVI-I OUT port
3: RS-485 port (RJ-45)
4: ACT LED
5: LINK LED
6: AUDIO OUT port
7: ALM IN port
8: DVI IN port
9: RS-232 port (RJ-45)
10: Two Ethernet
copper ports
11: LINE port
12: ALM OUT port
13: Grounding screw
14: AC power input
15: Power switch
LEDs
Table 1-1 LED description
LED
Status
Description
Running LED
Flashing green
The device is starting
up.
On (Green)
The device is
operating.
Off
The device is shut
down.
Alarm LED
On (Red)
At least one alarm, for
example, temperature
alarm, is present.
Off
No alarm is present.
LINK LED for Ethernet
copper port 1 (NET1)
On (Green)
A link to the Ethernet
copper port 1 is
present.
Off
No link to the
Ethernet copper port
1 is present.
2 7
811
1 5 6
9
3 4
13
10 12 14 15

3
LED
Status
Description
LINK LED for Ethernet
copper port 2 (NET2)
On (Green)
A link to the Ethernet
copper port 2 is
present.
Off
No link to the
Ethernet copper port
2 is present.
Decoding LED (DEC)
Flashing green
The device is
displaying video.
Off
The device stops
displaying video.
Active LED (ACT)
Flashing yellow
Data is being
transmitted or
received.
Off
No data is being
transmitted or
received.
Link LED
On (Green)
A link is present.
Off
No link is present.