VCS VideoJet 1000 User manual

VideoJet 1000
Manual

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they electronic or mechanical, without the express written permis-
sion of VCS.
Edition: May 2002 (Version 1.0)
© Copyright 2002 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 pro-
ducts, 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Repairs and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Chapter 3 Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Supplied components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Configuration requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Operational requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Functional overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Rear panel connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Chapter 4 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Rack mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Switching on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Setup using a terminal program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Contents

Contents
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Chapter 5 Configuration with web browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Establishing the connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Selecting the configuration mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Installation wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Expert Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Function test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Chapter 6 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Operation with MS Internet Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Storing snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Hardware connections
between VideoJet Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Operation with Software-Decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Chapter 7 Maintenance and Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Firmware-Upload via FTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Network check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Passing on, Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Chapter 8 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Faults – possible causes and remedy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

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Preface 1
These Installation and Operating Instructions are intended for per-
sons authorised to install and operate the VideoJet 1000. Interna-
tional, 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 1000.
Conventions
In this manual, the following symbols and notations are used to
draw attention to special situations:
Warning! 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 Window and menu names, parameters and
buttons
[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 1000 serves to transmit video,
audio and control signals via data networks (Ethernet LAN, Inter-
net). It is designed for use in CCTV systems. The connection of an
external alarm generator allows various functions to be triggered
automatically. 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 1000 complies with the speci-
fications of European Guidelines 89/336 (Electromagnetic Compat-
ibility) 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.
zDo not open the housing of the unit.
zDisconnect the unit from the mains power supply and from all
other devices if a fault occurs.
zInstall the unit only in a dry place protected 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 unit or the cables,
– if the unit no longer operates correctly,
– if the server has been exposed to rain or moisture,
– if objects have penetrated inside the unit,
– after long storage under improper conditions or
– after heavy demands during transport.
Have the system checked by VCS in such cases.

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Installation and operation
zAll applicable electrical codes and regulations must be observed
and followed at all times during the installation.
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 1000. The 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.