UNV DC5301-IN User manual

Video Decoder
User Manual
Manual Version: V1.00

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CAUTION!
The default password is used for your first login. To ensure account
security, please change the password after your first login. You are
recommended to set a strong password (no less than eight characters).
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the product
described, with its hardware, software, firmware and documents, is
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for any technical or typographical errors in this manual. The

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profits, business interruption, or loss of data or documentation, or
product malfunction or information leakage caused by cyber attack,
hacking or virus in connection with the use of this product.
Video and audio surveillance can be regulated by laws that vary
from country to country. Check the law in your local region before
using this product for surveillance purposes. We shall not be held
responsible for any consequences resulting from illegal operations
of the device.
The illustrations in this manual are for reference only and may vary
depending on the version or model. The screenshots in this manual
may have been customized to meet specific requirements and user
preferences. As a result, some of the examples and functions
featured may differ from those displayed on your monitor.
This manual is a guide for multiple product models and so it is not
intended for any specific product.
Due to uncertainties such as physical environment, discrepancy
may exist between the actual values and reference values provided
in this manual. The ultimate right to interpretation resides in our
company.
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.

Safety and Compliance Information
Safety Symbols
The symbols in the following table may be found on installation-related
equipment. Be aware of the situations indicated and take necessary
safety precautions during equipment installation and maintenance.
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.
The symbols in the following table may be found in this manual.
Carefully follow the instructions indicated by the symbols to avoid
hazardous situations and use the product properly.
Symbol
Description
WARNING!
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in bodily injury or death.
CAUTION!
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could
result in damage, data loss or malfunction to
product.
NOTE!
Indicates useful or supplemental information
about the use of product.
Safety Information
Read through the instructions carefully before starting installation and
operation.
Installation and maintenance must be performed by qualified
personnel.

This device is a class A product and may cause radio interference.
Take measures if necessary.
While shipping, the device should be packed in its original packing.
Disconnect power before installation and cable connection. Power
down the device before connecting and disconnecting cables,
accessories and peripherals.
Verify installation and cable connection are correct before use.
Incorrect installation and connection may cause personal injury and
device damage.
Protect the power cable from being stepped on or pressed,
particularly at the plug, receptacle, and the part leading out of the
device.
Follow the procedure to shut down the device properly. Use an
Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) if possible. Sudden power
failures can cause disk damage or device malfunction.
Improper use or replacement of the battery may cause risk of
explosion. Use the manufacturer recommended battery. Dispose of
the used battery according to local regulations or the battery
manufacturer's instructions. Never dispose of the battery in fire.
Ensure a proper operating environment, including temperature,
humidity, ventilation, power supply, and lightning protection. Make
sure the device is always properly grounded. Keep the device from
dust, excessive vibration and strong electromagnetic radiation.
Do not use the device near water or expose to rain or moisture.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the device. Never let liquid of any
kind enter the device.
Never stare at the optical module or optical fiber connector during
operation.
Take necessary measures to ensure data security and protect the
device from network attack and hacking (when connected to

Internet). Possible risks and consequences are at user's sole
discretion.
Contact your dealer if the device does not work properly. Never
attempt to disassemble the device yourself. User shall assume all
responsibility for damage, loss, or injury caused by unauthorized
repair or maintenance.
WARNING!
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.
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 Introduction .........................................................................................1
2 Login....................................................................................................1
3 Common Functions...............................................................................2
4 Network...............................................................................................3
TCP/IP............................................................................................................3
Telnet ............................................................................................................4
SNMP ............................................................................................................5
5 Audio and Video...................................................................................7
Audio.............................................................................................................7
Video .............................................................................................................8
Media Stream................................................................................................8
6 Service .................................................................................................9
Image ............................................................................................................9
Transparent Channel...................................................................................11
7 System ...............................................................................................12
User.............................................................................................................12
Time ............................................................................................................12
Management Platform................................................................................13
Serial Port....................................................................................................14
8 Maintenance ......................................................................................16
Maintenance ...............................................................................................17
Device Status...............................................................................................17
Decoding Status ..........................................................................................18

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1 Introduction
This manual describes how to manage the device on a Web browser.
The figures in this manual are only for illustration purpose. The
parameters, options and values actually displayed on the Web pages of
your device may be different from those in this manual.
2 Login
Before you start, check that:
The device is operating properly.
The computer is connected to the device.
The computer is installed with Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) 7.0 or
higher, and no proxy server is being used.
NOTE!
The default IP address of your device is 192.168.0.14; the default
subnet mask is 255.255.255.0; the default gateway is 192.168.0.1.
Use admin as the username and password for first-time login. Please
change the default password under System to ensure account
security.
Follow the steps to log in to the device:
1. Enter the device's IP address in the address bar and then press
Enter.
2. Log in with the correct username and password. The Common
page is displayed to list the frequently used functions. For details,
see Common Functions.

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3 Common Functions
The Common page lists functions that are frequently used to manage
the device. The table below describes the meaning of the icons on this
page.
Icon
Description
View the basic device information, including device model,
firmware version, network settings, and management mode.
For more details, see Device Status.
View the output channel, number of windows that appear on
the screen, image resolution and refresh rate, and remaining
decoding capacity of the device. For more details, see
Decoding Status.

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Icon
Description
Set network parameters such as IP address for the device.
For more details, see TCP/IP.
Set parameters required if the device is to be managed by a
management platform (central server). For more details, see
Management Platform.
Set vidoe output parameters, including the number of
windows that appear on the screen, image resolution and
refresh rate. For details, see Video.
Set maintenance parameters. For details, see Maintenance.
4 Network
Set network settings include TCP/IP and Telnet so that the device can
communicate with other devices on the network.
TCP/IP
Assign a static IP address manually, or obtain one using the DHCP
server.
1. Click Network > TCP/IP.

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2. Set the parameters. Some are described in the table below.
Parameter
Description
Obtain IP By
Static IP: Assign an IP address, subnet mask and
default gateway for the device. The IP address must
be unique on the network.
DHCP: Use the DHCP server to assign an IP address.
MTU
Maximum Transmission Unit, specifies the maximum value
in bytes for the package size (including IP header) to
optimize data transmission.
Default: 1500 bytes.
3. Click Save.
Telnet
Enable Telnet if you want to access the device from a computer with
Telnet. The username and password for Telnet are the one you use to
access the device on a Web browser. If the password for Web access is
changed, the Telnet password changes too. By default the admin
username cannot be changed.

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1. Click Network > Telnet.
2. Select the check box to enable Telnet, and then click Save.
SNMP
Enable Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMPv3) if the device
operates in server mode (managed via a central server). Through
SNMP the central server synchronizes audio/video channel
configurations and some of the scheduled tasks to the device, and the
device reports device alarms to the central server.
1. Click Network > SNMP.
2. Set the parameters. Some are described in the table below.

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Parameter
Description
Enable SNMPv3
Enable or disable SNMP as needed.
Authentication Mode
Authentication mode for access from the central
server.
Default: MD5
Authentication
Password
Authentication password for access from the
central server.
Default: Snmp@123
Confirm Password
Encryption Mode
Encryption method used for access from the
central server.
Default: DES
Encryption Password
Encryption password for access from the central
server.
Default: Snmp@123
Confirm Password

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5 Audio and Video
Set video, audio and media stream parameters. The major functions
provided on the Video &Audio menu are listed in the table below.
Submenu
Function
Audio
Mute or adjust sound volume.
Video
Set the number of windows on the screen.
Set image resolution and refresh rate.
Media Stream
Set the media stream address and address formats.
NOTE!
In standalone mode, all parameters under Video & Audio can be
configured on the client computer.
In server mode, only Display Mode can be configured on the client
computer; other parameters can only be configured on the central
server.
Audio
Select the output channel and adjust the sound volume as needed.
1. Click Audio & Video > Audio.
2. Set the parameters and then click Save.

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Video
Select the output channel and then set the number of windows on the
screen, image resolution and refresh rate.
1. Click Audio & Video > Video.
2. Set the parameters and then click Save.
Media Stream
Set media stream parameters, including the stream source address and
address format, so that the device can receive media streams from the
connected cameras.
1. Click Audio & Video > Media Stream.

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2. Set the parameters. Some are described in the table below.
Parameter
Description
Output Channel
Video output channel.
Stream Address
(Window 1)
Address of the media stream source.
Stream Address
Format(UDP)
Address format for User Datagram Protocol (UDP).
Stream Address
Format(RTSP)
Address format for Real Time Streaming Protocol
(RTSP).
6 Service
Set image parameters and a transparent channel as needed. The major
functions provided on the Service menu are listed in the table below.
Submenu
Function
Image
Set image display mode: stretch or scale.
Crop images.
Set the width and color of the divider line for
windows on the screen.
Set the length of time to retain the last image
when no stream is received.
Enable/disable 3D noise reduction.
Transparent
Channel
Set a transparent channel to a third-party device.
Image
Set the image display ratio, width and color of the divider line on the
screen, and crop images as needed.
1. Click Service > Image.

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2. Set the parameters. Some are described in the table below.
Parameter
Description
Display Ratio
Set the image display ratio.
Crop Upper Edge(pix)
Crop images as needed.
Crop Lower Edge(pix)
Crop Left Edge(pix)
Crop Right Edge(pix)
Divider Line Color
Set the width and color of the divider line on
the screen.
Divider Line Color
Image Retention Time(s)
Set the length of time to retain the last image
when no stream is received from the camera.

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Transparent Channel
Set the transparent channel to transfer video and audio signals
through a serial port.
1. Click Service > Transparent Channel.
2. Set the parameters. Some are described in the table below.
Parameter
Description
Transparent
Channel
Enable or disable transparent channel.
Port
Port used for transparent channel.
Source IP
IP address of the device.
Source Port
Port number of the device.
Destination IP
IP address of the opposite device.
Available when transparent channel is enabled.
Destination Port
Port number of the opposite device.
Available when transparent channel is enabled.

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7 System
Set system parameters, including the user password, system time,
system language, management platform, and serial port.
User
Change the default password to a strong one (at least 8 digits) after
your first login. It is also recommended that you change the password
periodically to ensure account security.
1. Click System > User.
2. Enter the old and new passwords.
3. Click Save.
Time
Set system time for your device and how the time is updated.
1. Click System > Time.
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