VCS Videojet Series User manual

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they electronic or mechanical, without the express written permis-
sion of VCS.
Edition: November 2001
© Copyright 2001 VCS Video Communication Systems AG
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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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
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Chapter 4 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Switching on / Switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Commissioning with terminal program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Contents

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Chapter 5 Configuration with web browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Making the connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
General procedure for configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Display settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Video settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Audio settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Alarm settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Relay configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Interface settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Service settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Function test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Chapter 6 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Operation with the Microsoft Internet Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Hardware connection between
VideoJet devices . . . . . . . . . 59
Operation with software decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Chapter 7 Care and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Checking the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Further sale, disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Chapter 8 Annex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Faults – possible causes and remedy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Application examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

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Preface 1
These Installation and Operating Instructions are intended for per-
sons authorised to install and operate the
VideoJet . International,
national and any relevant regional regulations relating to electron-
ics must be observed at all times. The Operating Instructions
explain the installation and operation of the
VideoJet .
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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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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Intended use
The Network Video Server VideoJet 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 external
alarm generator allows various functions to be triggered automati-
cally. 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 complies with the specifica-
tions of European Guidelines 89/336 (Electromagnetic Compatibil-
ity) and 73/23, amended by 93/68 (Low-Voltage Guideline).
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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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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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 . The unit contains 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.