Video Server 4 Ch Video Sever User manual

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User Manual
4 Ch Video Sever
V1.1_110614

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WARINGS
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
DO NOT INSERT ANY METALLIC & ELETRIC CONDUCTIVE OBJECT THROUGH
VENTILATION GRILLS.
CAUTION
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION：TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
COPYRIGHT
THE TRADEMARKS MENTIONED IN THE MANUAL ARE LEGALLY REGISTERED
TO THEIR RESPECTIVE COMPANIES.

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Content
I. PREFACE.....................................................................................................................................................4
II. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................4
III. PRODUCT INSTALLATION.....................................................................................................................6
A. MONITOR SETTING.....................................................................................................................................6
B. HARDWARE INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................................7
C. IPASSIGNMENT .......................................................................................................................................10
D. INSTALLACTIVEXCONTROL (SETUP ONCE ONLY):...................................................................................13
IV. LIVE VIDEO..............................................................................................................................................15
V. VIDEO SERVER CONFIGURATION....................................................................................................17
A. SYSTEM....................................................................................................................................................18
B. NETWORK................................................................................................................................................21
C. MULTIMEDIA............................................................................................................................................26
D. EVENT......................................................................................................................................................30
VI. FACTORY DEFAULT...............................................................................................................................34
VII. PACKAGE CONTENTS...........................................................................................................................34
APPENDIX I........................................................................................................................................................34

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I. PREFACE
This is a four channel H.264/ MJPEG Video Server with web server built-in.
It encodes analogue signals of traditional cameras to digital signals; the users
can monitor real-time video via IE browser. H.264 and MJPEG compression
format support smooth video quality. Also, it supports SD Card backup. 2-way
audio enables the user to have a video conference. In addition, the user can
control Video Server with user friendly interface via IE browser to build a home
surveillance system.
II.Product Specifications
FEATURES:
H.264/ MJPEG compression formats
RS-485 Control Interface (PTZ)
RS-232 Interface
SD Card backup.
Wireless network connection (802.11 b/ g) - Optional
2-way audio.
4 video input
4 alarm input
4 relay out

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Hardware
4CH Server
CPU
ARM 9 ,32 bit RISC
RAM
256MB
ROM
16MB
Video Input
BNC x 4
Input Video Looping
BNC x 4
Audio In/Out
4 in / 1 out (RCA type)
Alarm Input
4
Relay Out
4
RS-485
X1, for PTZ control
Power
DC 12V Power Consumption :7.56W
Dimensions (WxHxD)
218x44x202mm
Network
Ethernet
10/ 100 Base-T
Network Protocol
HTTP, TCP/ IP, UDP, SMTP, FTP, PPPoE, DHCP,
DDNS, NTP
Wireless(optional)
Wireless Type
802.11b/g
Security
WEP,WPA-PSK,WPA2-PSK
System
Video Resolution
NTSC: 720x480 , 704x480, 352x240, 176x144
PAL: 720x576 , 704x576, 352x288, 176x144
Video adjust
Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Hue
Image snapshot
Yes
Full screen monitoring
Yes
Compression format
H.264/MJPEG
Video bitrate adjust
CBR, VBR
Motion Detection
3 Areas per channel
Triggered action
Mail, FTP, Save to SD storage, Relay, Samba
Pre/Post alarm
Yes
Security
Password protection
Firmware upgrade
HTTP mode, can be upgraded remotely
Simultaneous connection
Up to 10
Audio
Yes, 2-way (Duplex Support)
SD Card Management

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Recording trigger
Motion Detection, IP check, Network break down
(wire only), Relay
Video format
AVI, JPEG
Video Playback
Yes
Delete files
Yes
Browser requirement
OS
Windows7, 2000, XP, 2003, IE 6.0 or above
Hardware
Recommendation
Intel Dual Core 1.66G,RAM: 1024MB, Graphic
card: 128MB
Minimum
Intel 2.8G, RAM: 256MB, Graphic Card: 32MB
III. Product Installation
A. Monitor Setting
i. Right-Click on the desktop. Select “ Properties”.
ii. Change color quality to highest (32bit).

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B. Hardware Installation
i. Connect power adaptor
ii. Connect Ethernet cable to Video Server
iii. Connect Video Server to a computer or Local network.

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Ｂ-1 I/O Control Instruction
I/O terminal connector –used in application, for e.g., motion detection, event
triggering, alarm notifications. It provides the interface to:
1 Digital Input (GND+Alarm) –An alarm input for connecting devices that can toggle
between an open and closed circuit, for example: PIRs, door/window contacts, glass
break detectors, etc. When a signal is received the state changes and the input becomes
active.
1 Relay output (COM +N.O. / COM + N.C.) –An output to Relay switch, for example:
LEDs, Sirens, etc
Digital Input
Alarm Input
1. GND (Ground) : Initial state is LOW
2. Alarm : Max. 50mA, DC 3.3V
Relay Output
1. COM: (Common)
2. N.O. (Normally Open) / N.C. (Normally Close): Max. 1A, 24VDC or 0.5A,
125VAC

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B-2. Relay Connection:
Digital Input connection
Relay Output Connection
GND
ALARM
COM
N.O./ N.C.
GND
ALARM
COM
N.O./ N.C.
Door/Window
Contacts
GND
ALARM
COM
N.O./N.C.
ALARM IN (1~4)
RELAY OUT (1~4)

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C. IP Assignment
i. Use “IP Installer”, comes with CD, to assign the IP address of VIDEO
SERVER.
ii. There are two languages for IP Installer：
a. IPInstallerCht.exe: Chinese version
b. IPInstallerEng.exe: English version
iii. 3 different IP configurations based on different environments.
a. Fixed IP (Public IP or Virtual IP)
b. DHCP (Dynamic IP)
c. Dial-up (PPPoE)
iv. Execute IP Installer
v. Use Windows XP SP2 or newer version. If the following message popup,
please click “Unblock.”
vi. The GUI of IP Installer：

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vii. IP Installer searches all IP deceives which connect with the internet and
it lists all of them on the left side or the user can click “Search Device” to
search again.
viii. When the user clicks on each IP device listed on the left side of IP
Installer, the network configuration of the IP device will show on the right
side. The user can change the parameter and click on “Submit”. And,
then, the following message will popup. Click on “OK” to reboot VIDEO
SERVER.
ix. Please make sure the subnet of PC IP address and VIDEO SERVER IP
address are the same.
The same Subnet:
VIDEO SERVER IP address: 192.168.1.210
PC IP address: 192.168.1.100
Different Subnets:
VIDEO SERVER IP address: 192.168.2.210
PC IP address: 192.168.1.100

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To Change PC IP address:
Control PanelNetwork ConnectionsLocal Area Connection
PropertiesInternet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties
Please make sure your Video Server and PC have the same Subnet. If not,
please change Video Server subnet or PC IP subnet accordingly.
x. A quick way to access remote monitoring is to left-click the mouse twice
on a selected Video Server listed on “Device list”of IP Installer. An IE
browser will be opened.

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xi. Then, please key in the default “user name: admin”and “password:
admin”.
xii. After VIDEO SERVER reboot, click “Search Device” to research VIDEO
SERVER. And, use IE Browser for live viewing.
D. Install ActiveX control (setup once only):
For the first time to view VIDEO SERVER via IE browser, it will request the user
to install ActiveX.
Also, check the security setting as follows.
i. IE Tools Internet Options… Security Tap Custom Level 
Security Settings Download unsigned ActiveX controls Select
“Enable” or “Prompt (Recommend).
ii. IE Tools Internet Options Security Tap Custom Level… 
Security Settings Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as
safe Select “Enable” or “Prompt” (Recommend).

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When popup the following dialogue box, click “Yes”.

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IV. Live Video
After executing IE browser and typing the IP address of VIDEO SERVER, the
following message will popup and request the user to input the user name and
password. The default user name and password are “admin” and “admin.”
When the user name and the password are correct, it will connect to VIDEO SERVER
via IE Browser. The GUI will display as follows.
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1. ：Get into the administration page.
2. ：Video Snapshot.
3. Show how many users connect to this VIDEO SERVER.
4. Live Video. The user can click on each channel for single
channel format.
5. VIDEO SERVER supports 2-way audio. After click on “Chatting”, the user can use
the microphone which connects with the PC to talk to the server side.
6. Status and Function keys：
A．Monitor with full screen. Click on again to return normal mode.
B．Record with AVI file.
C．Date and Time displayed.
7. Relay Output Control ( Video Server supports 4 Relay output )
8. PTZ control. When the user click on a certain channel and if it connects with PTZ
camera, the user can click on “Model” to select protocols and use PTZ function to
control the camera.

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V. VIDEO SERVER Configuration
Click to get into the administration and click on to return to the live
viewing as follows.

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A. System
i. System Setup
Set up the video server name, select language, and the time on this
video server.
a. Sever name：This is the video server name for the user to search on
IP Installer.
b. Select language：There are English, Traditional Chinese, and
simplified Chinese. When a certain language is selected, the
following message will popup and ask the user to confirm language
changed.
c. Sever time setting：Select options to set up time - “NTP”,
“Synchronize with PC’s time”, “Manual”, “The date and time remain
the same”.
ii. User Management
Support three authorities: administrator (the highest), user, and
anonymous user.
Default Username and Password: admin/ admin

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a. Anonymous User Login：
Yes：Allow anonymous login.
No：Require user name and password to login.
b. Add user：
Type the user name and password and then click on “Add/ Set”.
c. Click on “Edit” or “Delete” to modify the user.
iii. System update

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a. To update the firmware online, click “Browse…” to select the
firmware. Then click “Upgrade” to the proceed.
b. Reboot system：re-start the Video Server
c. Factory default：delete all the settings and restore defaults system.
d. Setting Management：User may download the current setting to PC,
or upgrade from previous saved setting.
1. Setting download:
Right-click the mouse button on Setting Download Select
“Save AS…” to save current Video Server setting in PC 
Select saving directory Save
2. Upgrade from previous setting
Browse search previous setting open upgrade 
Setting update confirm click index.html. to return to main
page