Verint Nextiva S1700e Series User manual

Nextiva S1700e
Series User Guide

Nextiva S1700e Series
Firmware Release 4.22
User Guide
Verint Video Solutions

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www.verint.com/videosolutions
Publication date: December 13, 2005

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Contents
Preface ......................................................................... v
Who Should Read this Guide .......................................vi
How to Use this Guide ................................................vi
Contents .............................................................vi
Conventions ....................................................... vii
Related Documentation ....................................... viii
Related Verint Video Solutions Products ...................... viii
About Us ................................................................ viii
Warranty ..................................................................ix
Chapter 1 Overview ................................................... 1
About the S1700e Series ............................................ 2
Physical Characteristics ......................................... 2
Security .............................................................. 2
Video ................................................................. 3
Shipment ................................................................. 4
Casing Description ..................................................... 4
Chapter 2 Configuring and Installing the Device ........ 7
Configuring the Device ............................................... 8
Computer Requirements ....................................... 8
Assembling the PoE Kit ......................................... 8
Preparing a 12V DC Device ...................................10
Setting Device Parameters ...................................10
Using the Encoders .............................................13
Performing a Point-to-Point Connection ..................13
Installing the Device .................................................15
Performing Serial Connections ....................................16
RS-232 ..............................................................16
RS-422/485 .......................................................17
Multidrop Configurations ......................................18
Configuring the I/Os .................................................19
Audio ................................................................19
Alarms ..............................................................21
Updating the Firmware ..............................................22
Performing a Hardware Reset .....................................22
Red/Blue Display ......................................................23
Activating Quality of Service ......................................23
Status LED ..............................................................24

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Chapter 3 Using the Web Interface .......................... 27
Getting Started ........................................................28
Configuring the Device ..............................................30
Serial Port ..........................................................30
Access Management ............................................31
System Status ....................................................34
Network ............................................................35
Video ................................................................36
VSIP .................................................................39
Audio ................................................................40
System Time ......................................................41
HTTP (Webserver) ...............................................42
Viewing Live Video ....................................................43
Presentation Windows .........................................44
PTZ Controls ......................................................45
Appendix A Factory Default Configuration ................ 47
Appendix B DTE and DCE Connections....................... 49
Appendix C DHCP Support and APIPA ....................... 53
Appendix D Audio Pinouts ......................................... 55
Appendix E CLI Access .............................................. 57
Network Connection ..................................................58
Serial Connection .....................................................59
Appendix F RJ-45 Ethernet Cables ............................ 61
Appendix G Technical Specifications ......................... 63
Glossary ..................................................................... 67
Index .......................................................................... 75
Compliance ................................................................. 79

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Preface
The Nextiva S1700e Series User Guide presents the information
and procedures on installing, configuring, and using the
NextivaTM S1700e series edge devices.

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Who Should Read this
Guide
This guide is intended for managers, IT system administrators,
engineers, and technicians who will use the S1700e series edge
devices. It provides conceptual information on how to
configure, install, and operate the devices.
This guide assumes that you are familiar with:
Installation and manipulation of electronic equipment
General use of computers
Local area networks (LANs) and basic IP data
communication concepts and practices
Pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) platforms (cameras and keyboards)
Web browsers
Microsoft Windows operating systems
How to Use this Guide
This guide contains all the information needed to install,
configure, and use an S1700e series device.
Contents
The Nextiva S1700e Series User Guide is divided into the
following chapters:
1. Overview—Provides a brief description of the features of
the S1700e series and illustrations of its casing.
2. Configuring and Installing the Device—Presents the
configuration and installation procedures for the
S1700e series device.
3. Using the Web Interface—Explains how to use the web
interface to configure the device and view live video.
The guide also includes the following appendixes:
A. Factory Default Configuration—Lists the default
parameter values of the S1700e series device.

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B. DTE and DCE Connections—Explains how to
differentiate and connect data terminal equipment (DTE)
and data communication equipment (DCE).
C. DHCP Support and APIPA—Explains how the DHCP
server and the Microsoft APIPA addressing scheme work.
D. Audio Pinouts—Presents the pinouts for audio
input/output.
E. CLI Access—Explains how to access the command line
interface (CLI) of the device.
F. RJ-45 Ethernet Cables—Presents the pinouts of the
straight-through and crossover Ethernet cables.
G. Technical Specifications—Lists the complete technical
specifications of the S1700e series device.
A glossary, an index, and compliance information complete the
guide.
Conventions
The following typographic conventions are used throughout this
guide:
Visual cue Meaning
Connect The name of an interface element you have to act
on. A key to press. The value of an interface
element.
connection_name Text that must be replaced by a user-supplied
value. Text representing variable content.
S1700e.vf The name of a command, file, or directory. Text
that appears on the screen. Examples of
user-supplied values.

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Related Documentation
In addition to this guide, the following documentation is also
available:
Nextiva S1700e Series Installation Guide
SConfigurator User Guide
Release Notes
All these documents are contained on the SmartSight Utilities
CD shipped with the device. Furthermore, a paper copy of the
installation guide is included with your order.
Related Verint Video
Solutions Products
You may use the S1700e series devices with the S1500e-R
video receivers. You may also use them with the nDVRTM and
Nextiva enterprise video management solutions. For more
details, visit our web site. For pricing information, call your
dealer.
About Us
Verint Systems (NASDAQ: VRNT) is a leading global provider of
video security, surveillance and business intelligence solutions.
Verint Video Solutions transform digital video into actionable
intelligence: timely, mission-critical insights for faster, more
effective decisions.
Today, more than 1000 companies in 50 countries use Verint
Systems solutions to enhance security, boost operational
efficiency, and fuel profitability.
Web Site
For information about the Nextiva line of products, visit
www.verint.com/videosolutions.
To download data sheets and user documentation, use the
following link: www.verint.com/smartsight/support.

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To request the latest versions of firmware and software or to
download other product-related documents, you need access to
the Verint Video Solutions partner extranet. To register, go to
http://vvs.verint.com.
Support
If you encounter any type of problem after reading this guide,
contact your local distributor or Verint Video Solutions
representative. You can also use the following sections on the
Verint Video Solutions partner extranet to find the answers to
your questions:
SmartSight FAQ
SmartSight Requests
SmartSight My Account
For assistance with the Nextiva edge devices and the related
software, contact the Verint Video Solutions customer service
team:
By phone: [phone] option 1 (North America) or
[phone] option 1, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 to
17:30 EST
By fax: [phone]
Warranty
Each product manufactured by Verint Systems is warranted to
meet all published specifications and to be free from defects in
material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from
date of delivery as evidenced by the Verint Systems packing
slip or other transportation receipt. Products showing damage
by misuse or abnormal conditions of operation, or which have
been modified by Buyer or repaired or altered outside Verint
Systems factory without a specific authorization from Verint
Systems shall be excluded from this warranty. Verint Systems
shall in no event be responsible for incidental or consequential
damages including without limitation, personal injury or
property damage.
The warranty becomes void if the product is altered in any way.

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Verint Systems responsibility under this warranty shall be to
repair or replace, at its option, defective work or returned parts
with transportation charges to Verint Systems factory paid by
Buyer and return paid by Verint Systems. If Verint Systems
determines that the Product is not defective within the terms of
the warranty, Buyer shall pay all handling and transportation
costs. Verint Systems may, at its option, elect to correct any
warranty defects by sending its supervisory or technical
representative, at its expense, to customer’s plant or location.
Since Verint Systems has no control over conditions of use, no
warranty is made or implied as to suitability for customer’s
intended use. There are no warranties, expressed or implied,
except as stated herein. This limitation on warranties shall not
be modified by verbal representations.
Equipment shipped ex works Verint Systems factory shall
become the property of Buyer, upon transfer to the common
carrier. Buyer shall communicate directly with the carrier by
immediately requesting carrier’s inspection upon evidence of
damage in shipment.
Buyer must obtain a return materials authorization (RMA)
number and shipping instructions from Verint Systems prior to
returning any product under warranty. Do not return any Verint
Systems product to the factory until RMA and shipping
instructions are received.

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Overview
Designed for video monitoring and surveillance over IP
networks, the S1700e series edge device is a self-contained
solution delivering DVD quality, 4CIF video at 30 frames per
second in NTSC (25 frames in PAL) over 10/100Base-T
networks. Two compression modes are available: a proprietary
MPEG-4-based mode and the MPEG-4 ISO 14496-2 compliant
mode. The device can easily be extended over local and wide
area networks (LANs and WANs) or the Internet using ISDN,
PSTN, or xDSL routers. It is built on open standards to provide
long-term investment protection.
You can use the S1700e series edge devices in point-to-point
contexts as well as with video management and storage
applications. Furthermore, they enable configuration and video
viewing from web browsers.
This device is for indoor use only.

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About the S1700e Series
Each device is configured to interface, right out of the box, with
the most popular camera data port configuration (4800 baud,
8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit).
Physical Characteristics
The S1700e series currently holds a single transmitter, the
S1700e-T. It offers the following features:
One video input
The choice of either 48V DC power over Ethernet (PoE) or
12V DC
Three dry contacts for input and one relay output
One optional pair of audio I/O connectors
Two independent serial ports for the RS-232 and
RS-422/485 protocols
A reset button
You can also purchase a 12V DC device without audio with the
extended temperature option (-XT).
Unless otherwise specified, the word S1700e refers to any of
these devices.
Security
Every edge device comes with a unique SSL (Secure Sockets
Layer) certificate for securing its IP link. SSL is a commonly
used protocol for managing the security of IP message
transmission. Therefore, the connections with another device,
the SConfigurator tool, or a video management software can be
secured.
If enabled, the SSL protocol secures the following data: I/O,
serial port, and VSIP (a proprietary protocol) communication. It
does not apply to audio and video transmission.
Once a device is in secure mode, you cannot access it anymore
with Telnet, you access its web interface in secure mode only,
and you cannot perform firmware updates through the IP
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For more information about this security feature, refer to the
SConfigurator User Guide.
Video
The video frame rate of the edge device can be:
NTSC—1 to 7, 10, 15, or 30 frames per second (fps)
PAL—1 to 6, 8, 12, or 25 fps
The S1700e devices can have the following video resolutions:
The maximum frame rates (in frames per second) for the two
available compression modes are:
For more information about these video parameters, refer to
the SConfigurator User Guide.
Resolution Number of columns Number of lines
NTSC/PAL NTSC PAL
QCIF 176 128 144
CIF 352 240 288
2CIFH 704 240 288
4CIF 704 480 576
All lines 352 480 576
2/3 D1 480 480 576
VGA 640 480 576
Resolution MPEG-4-based mode MPEG-4 ISO 14496-2
compliant mode
NTSC PAL NTSC PAL
QCIF 30 25 30 25
CIF 30 25 30 25
2CIFH 30 25 30 25
4CIF 30 25 15 12.5
All lines 30 25 30 25
2/3 D1 30 25 30 25
VGA 30 25 30 25

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Shipment
Your S1700e shipment contains the following items:
The requested transmitter device
Either a power-over-Ethernet kit (injector and power cord)
or a 12V DC external power supply
The SmartSight Utilities CD containing the release notes
and documentation for the device as well as the
SConfigurator application
The S1700e Series Installation Guide
The shipment may also contain the following option:
A 10-device rack mount panel (SRM10)
Casing Description
The S1700e electronics are enclosed in a non-weatherproof
steel casing that is not meant for outdoor use.
The front panel consists of:
An RJ-45 jack for PoE or the Ethernet network
A system status LED
A reset button
A DB-9 connector for the RS-232 serial port
S1700e Series
Status
Reset RS232
LAN 10/100
NextivaTM
RJ-45 Ethernet
System status
Reset
RS-232

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The back panel consists of:
A 12-pole connector for power, dry-contact input, relay
output, and RS-422/485 serial port
One BNC connector for video input
Optional audio connectors
A slot for an SD device (for future development)
Out
In 3 In 2
In 1
Tx+ Tx-
Rx+ Rx-
Gnd
Rly Rly
+12V
Gnd
In RS422/485
Out Video 2
DC Pwr
Video
Video 1
In
SD card
Audio
12V DC
Input/output
RS-422/485
Video
Audio (optional)
SD card
slot

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Configuring and
Installing the
Device
The steps required to prepare your S1700e device for operation
are:
Basic configuration, mainly for communication and serial
connection
Physical installation in its final location
Alarm and audio configuration
Connection to the serial ports
Remember that your device is an indoor product that should
not be used in an outdoor environment.

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Configuring the Device
The configuration steps to execute are:
Assembling the power-over-Ethernet kit (on the PoE
devices only)
Setting a series of parameters, including the IP address
Establishing a point-to-point connection between a receiver
and a transmitter, if required
To configure the device, you need the proprietary SConfigurator
tool. It is included on the SmartSight Utilities CD shipped with
your device; you can also find its latest version on the Verint
Video Solutions extranet (Technical Support, then Downloads,
then Firmware Upgrades). You have to copy its executable file
to the hard disk of your computer.
Computer Requirements
The minimum hardware and software requirements for the host
computer needed to configure the edge device are:
An Ethernet network card
A serial port (not through a USB converter)
Internet Explorer 6.0
Microsoft DirectX 8.1
Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 or higher, or Windows XP
Service Pack 2
Assembling the PoE Kit
You use the supplied power-over-Ethernet (PoE) kit to power
the S1700e-PoE device and establish the Ethernet connection.
The PoE kit contains two items: an injector and a power cord.
Warning: On a PoE device, never connect an external power
supply in the DC Pwr poles on its back.