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Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual Regulatory information FCC information compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual Safety Instruction These instructions are intended to ensure that user can use the product correctly to avoid danger or property loss. The precaution measure is divided into “Warnings” and “Cautions”...
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Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual Preventive and Cautionary Tips Before connecting and operating your device, be advised of the following tips: Ensure unit is installed in a well-ventilated, dust-free environment. Unit is designed for indoor use only.
Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ........................1 1.1 Description ......................... 1 1.2 Features ..........................1 Chapter 2 Panels and Connections ....................3 2.1 Front Panel ......................... 3 2.2 Rear Panel .......................... 5 Chapter 3 Getting Started ........................
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Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual 5.2 Configuring Video Wall Settings ..................40 5.2.1 Configuring Video Wall Layout ................40 5.2.2 Modifying the Decoding Output ................44 5.3 Displaying Video on Video Wall ..................45 5.3.1...
Introduction Description Designed for the high-definition video monitoring system, DS-6900UDI Decoder is developed on the basis of embedded hardware platform, ensuring high reliability and stability of system running. DS-6900UDI Decoder is capable of simultaneous decoding video for 16-ch@12MP, 32-ch@8MP, 48- ch@5MP, 80-ch@3MP, 128-ch@1080p simultaneous decoding, and outputting decoded video via BNC, VGA, or HDMI interfaces, and it also supports multiple video stream formats like H.265,...
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Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual Supports Wi-Fi module access to display the signal from ISO/Android mobile phone or pad on video wall. Configurable LED width and height parameters when the LED is connected.
Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual Chapter 2 Panels and Connections Front Panel Front panel of DS-6901UDI Figure 2-1 Front Panel of DS-6901UDI Table 2-1 Description of DS-6901UDI Front Panel No. LED Indicator & Interface...
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Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual Table 2-2 Description of DS-6904/6908UDI Front Panel LED Indicator & Interface Connections Power Power indicator HDD1 Hard disk 1 indicator (Reserved) HDD2 Hard disk 2 indicator (Reserved) USB 2.0 interface...
Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual Table 2-3 Description of DS-6916UDI Front Panel LED Indicator & Interface Connections Table 2-4 HDD1 Hard disk 1 indicator (Reserved) HDD2 Hard disk 2 indicator (Reserved) POWER Power indicator...
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Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet interface RS-485 serial interface Connect to RS-485 devices, e.g., keyboard. Alarm in 8 alarm inputs Alarm out 8 alarm outputs Power supply 12 VDC power input ...
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Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual Rear Panel of DS-6916UDI Figure 2-6 Rear Panel of DS-6916UDI Table 2-7 Description of DS-6916UDI Rear Panel Interface Connections WiFi Reserved Audio output BNC connector Video output BNC connector...
And you can configure the basic network parameters. Activation via Web Browser and Client Software are all supported. For the first-time user, the default user name of DS-6900UDI is admin, and the default IP address is 192.0.0.64. Activation via SADP Software SADP software is used for detecting the online device, activating the camera, and resetting the password.
Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual Step 3 Create a password and input the password in the password field, and confirm the password. Step 4 Click OK to save the password. STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED–We highly recommend that you create a strong password of your own choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product.
Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual Figure 3-3 Activation Interface Step 3 Create a password and input the password into the password field. STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED–We highly recommend that you create a strong password of your own choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product.
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Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual Figure 3-4 Control Panel Step 2 Click the Device Management icon to enter the Device Management interface, as shown in the figure below. Figure 3-5 Control Panel Step 3 Check the device status from the device list, and select an inactive device.
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Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED–We highly recommend that you create a strong password of your own choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product. We recommend that you reset your password regularly, especially in the high security system, resetting the password monthly or weekly can better protect your product.
Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual Chapter 4 Decoder Configuration and Operation by Web Browser You shall acknowledge that the use of the product with the Internet access might be under network security risks. For avoidance of any network attacks and information leakage, please strengthen your own protection.
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Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual Figure 4-2 Activation Interface 1. Set the password for admin user account. 2. Click OK to login the device. STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED–We highly recommend you create a strong password of your own choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product.
Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual Decoder Configuration 4.1.1 Checking Device Information Purpose You can check the information of the device in the device information interface, such as the Device Type, Device Serial No., Firmware Version, Decoding Version, Web Version, Plugin Version etc.
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Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual Figure 4-5 Configure Time Settings Step 2 Configure the time synchronization by NTP server or manually. Configuring Time Sync by NTP Server A Network Time Protocol (NTP) Server can be configured on your device to ensure the accuracy of system date/time.
Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual Enable the Manual Correction function and then click icon to set the system time from the pop-up calendar. Figure 4-7 Configure Time Manually Step 3 Select the time zone that is closest to the device’s location from the drop-down list.
Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual Step 2 Configure the RS-232 parameters, including the baud rate, data bit, stop bit and parity type. Step 3 Select the Operating Mode of RS-232 as Console or Transparent Channel.
Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual Figure 4-10 Configure Basic Network Settings Step 2 Set the network parameters, including the NIC, IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS Server. The DS-6904/6908/6910/6912/6916UDI provides multiple NICs for selection.
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Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual Figure 4-11 DynDNS Settings IPServer 1. Enter server address for IPServer. 2. Click Save to save the settings. For the IP Server, you have to apply a static IP, subnet mask, gateway and primary DNS from the ISP.
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Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual Figure 4-13 PeanutHull Settings HiDDNS 1. Enter the Server Address of the HiDDNS server: www.hik-online.com. 2. Enter the Domain Name of the device. You can register the alias of the device domain name in the HiDDNS server first and then enter the alias to the domain name in the decoder;...
Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual After having successfully registered the device on the HiDDNS server, you can access your device via Web browser or client software with the Device Domain Name (device name). 4.1.6...
Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual Figure 4-16 Synchronous Output Settings Step 2 Click the Sync Out button to enable the synchronization of all outputs. The following message box pops up. Figure 4-17 Enable Synchronous Output Step 3 Click OK to confirm the settings.
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Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual Figure 4-18 Transparent Channel Interface Step 2 Select a transparent channel from the list to configure. Step 3 Click Modify to modify the parameters of the selected transparent channel.
Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual 4.1.9 Managing User Account The user accounts can be managed in this interface. Step 1 Click Configuration > System > User Management to enter the account management interface. Figure 4-20...
Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED–We highly recommend that you create a strong password of your own choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product. We recommend that you reset your password regularly, especially in the high security system, resetting the password monthly or weekly can better protect your product.
Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual When logging in the device for first time, please install the plug-in according to the prompt on the screen. The device will restart after completing the upgrade.
Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual Setting Video Wall Layout Purpose To realize the display of the decoded video on the video wall, you must set the Video Wall Configuration in the first place so as to link the video output with video wall.
Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual Figure 4-28 Delete the Window Decoding Output Configuration Purpose Decoding Output Configuration includes resolution configuration and output mode configuration. Step 1 Click Video Wall Configuration to enter the corresponding interface.
Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual Step 3 Choose one of the resolutions from the drop down list. Check the checkbox of Batch Configuration to set the same configuration for other outputs with same signal source.
Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual Figure 4-33 Video Wall Interface Table 4-1 Description of Video Wall Description Camera: the camera added in the Web Scene: the Web supports up to 8 scenes by default, capable...
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Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual Step 2 Input Device Name, IP Address, Port, Password, Area Name and Channel Number. Check the checkbox of Get Stream by Stream Media to lower the network load of the device.
Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual Figure 4-37 Modify Encoding Device Step 4 Select one area or one channel of encoding device and click Delete to delete the encoding device. Figure 4-38 Delete Camera Interface 4.4.3...
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Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual Step 2 Select one decoding window and click to set the decoding screen layout with 1/4/6/8/9/12/16/25/36 split screen available. Figure 4-40 Split Screen Interface Step 3 Right click the selected window and the following interface shows up.
Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual Figure 4-42 Decoding Channel Status Click More to check the decoding information of each channel. Figure 4-43 Checking More Decoding Status Turn on Audio: enable the audio in the corresponding window.
Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual Figure 4-45 Video Wall Roaming Interface Step 3 Select one of the roaming windows, and click to realize split screen in the selected roaming window with 1/4/6/8/9/16/25/36 available. Step 4 Generally the selected window is at top by default.
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Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual Step 2 Click Save to save the scene directly and click Save as to pop up the following dialog box. Figure 4-47 Save as Interface Step 3 Input the Name and click OK to save the scene.
Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual Chapter 5 Decoder Configuration and Operation by Client Software Run the disk of iVMS-4200 Video Wall Client Software, and double click the icon to install it in your PC. In this chapter, the basic procedure of operating the decoder by the software is described.
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Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual Figure 5-2 Device Management Interface Step 2 Click the Add Device and you can add device manually by means of IP address/domain, IP segment and HiDDNS. Figure 5-3 Add Device by IP/Domain Step 3 You can add the device by detecting the online devices.
Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual Figure 5-4 Add Device by Detecting the Online Device The successfully added encoding/decoding device can be viewed in the list. Figure 5-5 List of Added Decoders Configuring Video Wall Settings 5.2.1...
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Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual Figure 5-6 Video Wall Layout Settings Step 2 You can use the default video wall layout or click and select Add Video Wall to a new video wall layout.
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Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual Figure 5-8 Add Video Wall Step 3 Edit the video wall name, and the number of screens in row and column. Step 4 Click Add to finish video wall adding.
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Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual Figure 5-9 Link Decoding Output to Video Wall Window You can select a linked display window and click Cancel to release the linkage, or click Cancel All to release all the linked windows.
Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual Deleting a Video Wall Layout Choose Delete Video Wall and the information dialog box pops up. Click OK to delete the selected video wall. Figure 5-11 Delete Video Wall 5.2.2...
Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual Figure 5-13 Modify Decoder Output The value of LED width and height cannot exceed the resolution you selected. The supported min. value of LED width and height is 288*288.
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Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual Figure 5-14 Video Wall Operation Page Step 2 Click scene to display the scene interface. Click to add a new scene, click to edit the name for the scene, and click to delete the scene.
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Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual You can move the cursor to the preview window and click in the lower-left corner to stop decoding. Step 4 Select a decoding window and click to set the split screen with 1/4/6/8/9/12/16/25/36 available.
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Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual Stop/Start Decoding: stop/start the decoding. Start/Stop Live View: stop/start the live view of the decoded video. Start/Pause Successive Decoding: start/pause the cycle decoding. This function is only supported by decoder.
Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual Table 5-1 Decoding Toolbar Icon Description Start Decoding Stop Decoding Stop All Window Enable All VCA Decoding Disable All VCA Decoding Open Roaming Window Open the Window via Coordinate...
Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual Figure 5-19 Step 4 If the record file is of current day, the video file can be played back automatically. If not, you can set the search condition on the search panel (click to show the date and click More Search Conditions to specify more conditions), and click Search to find the video file.
Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual Cycle decoding refers to you can configure multiple video streams in a video output and the interval time in switching video streams. Step 1 Click and drag the camera from the left-side list to the display window of video wall, or you can open a window if supported.
Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual Figure 5-21 Window Configuration Step 3 Configure the parameters as needed. The window status shows the current status of the selected window. − Alarm Window: display the video triggered by the event or alarm input on the selected window of the video wall.
Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual Figure 5-22 Run the RSC Server Step 2 You can click the Status to check the server information, including the IP address, name, port, password of the server, and the connected device number.
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Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual Figure 5-24 Add RSC Server Step 2 Enter the parameters to add the RSC server. Please refer to Chapter 5.1 Adding an Encoding/Decoding Device to add the RSC server.
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Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual Figure 5-26 Link RSC to Video Wall Step 5 Right click on the window and select Screen Control to remotely control the signal source. The RSC server supports the screen control for 1-channel video output only.
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Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual Figure 5-28 Screen Control Interface Click to display all the image files in the directory set in the RSC Sever. Figure 5-29 Screen Control Interface (1) Click to display all the video files in the directory set in the RSC Sever.
Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual Figure 5-31 Screen Control Interface (3) Click to pop up the following remark tool bar. Figure 5-32 Remark Tool Bar Remote Configuration Purpose In the remote configuration interface, you can configure the parameters of the added device, including the system, network, event, etc.
Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual Figure 5-33 Remote Configuration Step 2 Configure the system parameters, network parameters and event parameters on the Remote Configuration. Configuring Multi-Port Link Aggregation Purpose The Multi-Port Aggregation (Ethernet Channel) is...
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Multi-port Joint Settings The port link aggregation is not supported by DS-6901UDI. The switch connected to DS-6900UDI must be configured with the port link aggregation as well. Two adjacent network interfaces cannot be selected to form a link. Example, you can select Network Interface 1 and Network Interface 3, or Network Interface 2 and Network Interface 4.
Chapter 6 Display via Wi-Fi Connection Purpose With the Wi-Fi module connected, the DS-6900UDI supports displaying the signal from mobile phone or pad via AirPlay (ISO) or DLNA (Android) to the video wall or other display units. Step 1 Insert the Wi-Fi module to the DVI video input connector on the rear panel of the device.
Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual Why cannot ping the decoder? − Check the cable and the switch. − Please refer to Chapter 3 to configure the IP address of the decoder. Why cannot connect the decoder with client software? −...
Audio and Video Decoder User Manual DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual List of Third-party IP Cameras Access IP Camera Supported Video Model Manufacturer Format SP306H Panasonic SP336H SNC-CH220 Sony SNC-RH124 P5532 Axis Q7404 H.265+. H.265, H.264, Sanyo VCC-HD2500P H.264+, MJPEG, MPEG4,...