VCS VideoJet 400 19" User manual

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sion of VCS.
Edition: November 2001
© Copyright 2000 VCS Video Communication Systems GmbH
Note This manual was compiled with the greatest of care and all informa-
tion double checked. At the time of printing the description was
complete and correct. Because of the further development of prod-
ucts, the content of the manual might change without prior notice.
VCS will not be liable for damage which is directly or indirectly due
to errors, incompleteness, or discrepancies between the manual
and the product described.
Trade marks All names used in this manual for hardware and software are very
probably registered trade marks and must be treated as such.

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VideoJet 400
Chapter 1 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
EU Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Rating plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Chapter 2 Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Electrical shock hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installation and operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Repairs and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Chapter 3 Product description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Preconditions for commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Preconditions for configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Preconditions for operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Overview of functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Rear
VideoJet 400 (Desktop version) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Front
VideoJet 400 (Desktop version) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Rear
VideoJet 400 (Cabinet version) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Front
VideoJet 400 (Cabinet version) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Chapter 4 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Cabinet installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Switching on / Switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Commissioning with terminal program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Contents

Contents
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VideoJet 400
Chapter 5 Configuration with web browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Making the connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
General procedure for configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Display settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Video settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Audio settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Alarm settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Relays settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Interface settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Function test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Chapter 6 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Operation with the Microsoft Internet Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Hardware connection between
VideoJet devices . . . . . . . . . 65
Chapter 7 Care and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Firmware upload via FTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Checking the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Further sale, disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Chapter 8 Annex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Faults – possible causes and remedy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Application examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

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VideoJet 400
Preface 1
These Installation and Operating Instructions are intended for per-
sons authorised to install and operate the
VideoJet 400 . Inter-
national, national and any relevant regional regulations relating to
electronics must be observed at all times. The Operating Instruc-
tions explain the installation and operation of the
VideoJet 400 .
Conventions
In this manual, the following symbols and notations are used to
draw attention to special situations:
Hazard! or Attention!
This symbol indicates that failure to follow the safety instructions
given may directly endanger people, cause damage to the system
or to other equipment. The symbol represents a direct threat of dan-
ger.
Note
This symbol indicates tips and notes that make using the device
easier and more convenient.
Note
This symbol indicates that you might have to find out special infor-
mation to be able to make the settings or start up the system cor-
rectly.

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VideoJet 400
The following typographic conventions are used in this manual::
Configuration Menu names and window and key names and
parameters
[Enter], [C] Key names
[Ctrl] + [C] Two or more keys that are pressed simul-
taneously.
ping Command line input and output

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VideoJet 400
Intended use
The Network Video Server VideoJet 400 serves to transmit
video, audio and control signals via data networks (Ethernet LAN).
It is designed for use in CCTV systems. The connection of an exter-
nal alarm generator allows various functions to be triggered auto-
matically. Other applications are not permitted.
In the event of questions concerning the use of the server which are
not answered in this manual, please contact:
VCS Video Communication Systems AG
Forchheimer Straße 4
D – 90425 Nürnberg
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]
EU Guidelines
The Network Video Server VideoJet 400 complies with the
specifications of European Guidelines 89/336 (Electromagnetic
Compatibility) and 73/23, amended by 93/68 (Low-Voltage Guide-
line).
Rating plate
For exact identification, you will find the model designation and
serial number on the rating plate on the bottom of the housing.
Please note this information here before installation in order to have
it to hand in the event of queries or spare parts orders.

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VideoJet 400

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VideoJet 400
Safety information 2
Electrical shock hazard
zNever attempt to connect the unit to any power network other
than the one for which it was intended.
zUse only the mains lead supplied.
zDo not open the housing of the power supply unit.
zDisconnect the power supply unit from the mains power supply
and from all other devices if a fault occurs.
zInstall the power supply unit and server only in a dry place pro-
tected against the elements.
zIf you are uncertain about the safe operation of the unit, shut it
down immediately and secure it to prevent any unauthorised
start-up. Safe operation is no longer possible, for example,
– if damage is visible to the server of the cables,
– if the server no longer operates correctly,
– if the server has been exposed to rain or moisture,
– if objects have penetrated inside the server,
– after long storage under improper conditions or
– after heavy demands during transport.
Have the system checked by VCS in such cases.
Installation and operation
zAll applicable electrical codes and regulations must be observed
and followed at all times during the installation.

Safety information
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VideoJet 400
zBefore installing or operating the system, ensure that you have
read and understood the documentation for other equipment
connected to the unit, e.g. cameras. These contain important
safety notices and information concerning permissible applica-
tions.
zPerform only the installation and operating work described in this
manual. All other work beyond this may lead to injuries to per-
sons and damage to the system or other equipment.
Repairs and maintenance
zNever open the housing of the VideoJet 400 . The unit con-
tains no parts which you can repair or replace.
zNever open the housing of the power supply unit. The power
supply unit contains no parts which you can repair or replace.
zEnsure that only qualified, specialist personnel (electrical techni-
cians) are permitted to carry out maintenance or repair work.

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VideoJet 400
Product description 3
Scope of delivery
z VideoJet 400 desktop device, incl. plug-in power pack
or
z VideoJet 400 cabinet version
with integral power supply, incl. power cord
zManual german/english
zSoftware PROVILite from VCS
Preconditions for commissioning
zComputer with operating system Windows 95/98/NT and a gate-
way to the network
zMicrosoft Internet Explorer web browser (from Version 5) or free
serial interface and terminal program
Preconditions for configuration
zComputer with operating system Windows 95/98/NT and a gate-
way to the network
zMicrosoft Internet Explorer web browser (from Version 5) or VCS
software decoder e.g.
PROVILite

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VideoJet 400
Preconditions for operation
zComputer with operating system Windows 95/98/NT and a gate-
way to the network
zMicrosoft Internet Explorer web browser (from Version 5) or VCS
software decoder e.g.
PROVILook
or
zReceiver VideoJet and video monitor
Overview of functions
Network video
server
The VideoJet 400 is a network video server. It serves primarily
for encoding and decoding video, audio and control data for transfer
via an Ethernet LAN. By using existing networks, the VideoJet
permits the simple installation and configuration of CCTV systems.
The
VideoJet 400 is available in two versions, as a desktop
device with separate plug-in power pack and in a control cabinet
version with integral power pack. Whereas the desktop device is
available as a data server only for transmission of data, transmitting
and receiving of data are possible with the control cabinet version.
Two VideoJet devices, e.g. a VideoJet 400 as transmitter
and a
VideoJet receiver, can form a stand-alone System for data
transfer without PC. The system can be extended to include further
transmitters and receivers so that video sequences from one trans-
mitter can be received by several receivers simultaneously.
Receiver The corresponding
VideoJet devices or computers with installed
decoding software, for example
PROVILook from VCS, or with
installed Microsoft Internet Explorer can always be used as receiv-
ers.

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VideoJet 400
Multicast function The VideoJet 400 supports the standard H.323 and is thus
compatible with all video-conferencing systems. Thanks to efficient
encoding, the data transmission rate remains low, even with maxi-
mum image quality and 30 images/s; furthermore, it can be adapted
over a wide range to meet the local requirements.
In appropriately configured networks, the multicast function permits
the simultaneous video transmission in real time to several recei-
vers. A precondition for this is the implementation of the UDP (User
Datagram Protocol) in the network.
Integral
multiplexer
The
VideoJet 400 is designed for the connection of four freely
selectable video sources (PAL or NTSC). With the appropriate soft-
ware on the receiver side, e.g. PROVILook from VCS or the
Microsoft Internet Explorer, four camera images can be viewed
simultaneously in this way.
Remote control For remote control of external equipment, e.g. pan-and-tilt heads
for cameras or motorised zoom lenses, the control data are trans-
mitted via the bidirectional serial interface of the
VideoJet 400 .
This interface can also be used for the transmission of transparent
data.
Configuration The
VideoJet 400 can be configured with a browser via the local
network (intranet) or via the internet.
Firmware updates and the quick uploading of device configurations
are possible in the same way.

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VideoJet 400
Summary The VideoJet 400 offers the following main functions:
zVideo, audio and data transmission via data networks.
zMulticast function for simultaneous image transmission to
several receivers
z4 video channels (PAL and NTSC compatible), transmission of
the video images as high-resolution individual frames, image
sequences or with quad split
zHigh colour image resolution with 704 × 576 pixels and up to
30 images/s
zOne audio input, one audio output
zVideo transmission compatible with international standards
H.323, H.261/263 and M-JPEG
zIntegral Ethernet interface (10/100 Base-T)
zTransparent bidirectional data channel via serial interface
RS232/RS422/RS485
zRemote control of all internal functions via UDP/IP
zPassword protection to prevent unauthorised access
zSwitching inputs for external sensors (e.g. door contacts)
zSwitching outputs for switching external devices (e.g. lights or
sirens)
zEvent-controlled automatic connection setup (e.g. when
switching on and at alarms)
zIntegral video sensor for motion alarms
zVideo signal monitoring
zAutomatic transmission of alarm e-mails with attached image
zVideo ring memory for recording of alarm pre-histories
zQuick and convenient configuration via web browser
zFirmware update via flash memory

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VideoJet 400
Rear
VideoJet 400
(Desktop version)
1Video inputs VIDEO 1 to VIDEO 4
BNC connectors for connection of the video sources
2DIP switch 75 OHM ON
for termination of the corresponding video input if the video
signal is not looped through
3Audio input AUDIO IN
3.5 mm mono jack bush for connection of the audio source
4Audio output AUDIO OUT
3.5 mm mono jack bush for connection of a loudspeaker
5Screw clamp INPUTS
for connection of alarm sensors or switches
6Screw clamp OUTPUTS
relay outputs for switching of external devices (e.g. lamps)
7Serial interface COM
9-pin sub-D connector (m) for transmission of control data and
for configuration with the terminal program
8RJ45 jack ETHERNET
for connection with the network
9Jack POWER
for connection of the plug-in power supply unit

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VideoJet 400
Front
VideoJet 400
(Desktop version)
10 LEDs VIDEO
light up green, when the corresponding input is active
11 LEDs INPUTS
light up red with active alarm, light up green when ready
12 LEDs OUTPUTS
light up green when the corresponding relay is switched
13 LED COM
lights up yellow when data is transmitted over the serial
interface
14 LEDs ETHERNET
green LED lights up when the unit is connected to the network
yellow LED flashes when data packages are transmitted
15 LED POWER
lights up green when ready
Note
You will find further informations on the LEDs on page 73.

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VideoJet 400
Rear
VideoJet 400
(Cabinet version)
1Video inputs VIDEO 1 to VIDEO 4
BNC connectors for connection of the video sources
2DIP switch 75 OHM ON
for termination of the corresponding video input if the video
signal is not looped through
3Audio input AUDIO IN
3.5 mm mono jack bush for connection of the audio source
4Audio output AUDIO OUT
3.5 mm mono jack bush for connection of a loudspeaker
5Screw clamp INPUTS
for connection of alarm sensors or switches
6Screw clamp OUTPUTS
relay outputs for switching of external devices (e.g. lamps)
7Serial interface COM
9-pin sub-D connector (m) for transmission of control data and
for configuration with the terminal program
8RJ45 jack ETHERNET
for connection with the network
9Video output VIDEO OUT
BNC connector for connection of a monitor

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VideoJet 400
Front
VideoJet 400
(Cabinet version)
10 LEDs VIDEO
light up green, when the corresponding input is active
11 LEDs INPUTS
light up red with active alarm, light up green when ready
12 LEDs OUTPUTS
light up green when the corresponding relay is switched
13 LED COM
lights up yellow when data is transmitted over the serial
interface
14 LEDs ETHERNET
green LED lights up when the unit is connected to the network
yellow LED flashes when data packages are transmitted
15 LED POWER
lights up green when ready
Note
You will find further informations on the LEDs on page 73.

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VideoJet 400
Installation 4
Thanks to its compact design, the VideoJet 400 as desktop
device requires a minimum of space.
Please observe the following installation conditions:
zDo not install the VideoJet in the immediate vicinity of radia-
tors or other sources of heat. Avoid installing the
VideoJet
where it is exposed to direct sunlight.
zEnsure sufficient space for laying the cables.
zEnsure adequate ventilation of the VideoJet . In particular,
observe the heat burden when installing several devices in the
same control cabinet.
zFor all cable connections, use only the supplied or suitable
cables which also prevent any electrical interference, where
necessary.
zLay and install all cables in such a way that they cannot be
damaged and ensure sufficient strain relief.
Attention!
The server is designed for operation indoors. Choose a site for
installation which ensures that the server is exposed to neither
extreme temperatures nor extreme moisture or humidity. The
ambient temperature must lie between +5 and +40 °C, the relative
humidity must not exceed 80%.
During operation, the server generates a great deal of heat. There-
fore ensure sufficient ventilation and an adequate distance to heat-
sensitive equipment or objects.

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VideoJet 400
Cabinet installation
The control cabinet version of the VideoJet 400 is designed for
installation in standard 19" slots. The device has an integral power
pack and is supplied with two mounting brackets on the side for
installation.
)If necessary, screw both brackets to the housing of the
VideoJet 400 .
)Place the
VideoJet 400 into the control cabinet and secure it
with four screws.
)Insert the power lead supplied into the mains socket on the rear of
the device.
Attention!
During control cabinet installation, ensure adequate ventilation of
the VideoJet 400 : There must be a clearance to the left and
right of the device of at least 5 cm and at least 10 cm to the rear.
The ambient temperature must lie between +5 and +40 °C, the
relative humidity must not exceed 80%.
The VideoJet gives off heat during operation. Therefore ensure
adequate ventilation and a sufficient distance from other heat-
sensitive equipment or objects.
When installing other equipment, direct contact with the VideoJet
is permitted if the surface temperature of the neighbouring equip-
ment does not exceed +40 °C.