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  • Page 1 Marshall Electronics VS-101-HDSDI H.264 HD Video Server User Manual Ver. 1.0.2...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents ........................3 Introduction ..........................5 About User Manual ......................5 Feature ..........................5 Product and Accessories ....................6 Part Names and Functions ....................7 System Modes and Connections ..................9 Installation ..........................12 Connecting Video ......................12 Connecting Audio ......................
  • Page 4 We appreciate your purchase of the VS-101-HDSDI. Before installing the product, please read the following with care. ■ Make sure to turn off the power before installing VS-101-HDSDI. ■ Do not install in locations with direct sunlight or in dusty areas. ■ Make sure to use the product within the temperature and humidity specifications.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction About This Manual This User Manual provides information on operating and managing the VS-101-HDSDI. The Manual includes instructions for the installation, operation and configuration of the VS-101-HDSDI as well as troubleshooting tips. Features VS-101-HDSDI is a Video and Audio transmission system that provides HD Video and AAC audio along with remote functions using IP protocol through existing LAN, ADSL/VDSL, and Wireless LAN networks. When encoding the VS-101-HDSDI compresses video and audio data and transmits it. When Decoding the VS-101-HDSDI receives the data and decompresses it. ■ Video ƒ State-of- the art H.264 & MJPEG Compression Algorithm. ƒ Compression and Decompression with 18 Resolution formats.

  • Page 6: Product And Accessories

    ƒ System configuration using Internet Explorer ■ Reliability ƒ Reliable embedded operating system ƒ Auto reboot and system recovery after power loss Product and Accessories Power adapter and Cable VS-101-HDSDI User Manual Brackets Software CD Screws IP Server Instruction Manual...

  • Page 7: Part Names And Functions

    Introduction Part Names and Functions ■ Front View Parts Function Display system status Audio Input Audio Input Audio Output Audio Output HDMI Input HDMI Video Input HDMI Output HDMI Video Output USB Port USB 2.0 100/10-base-T Ethernet Reset Button Initialization of network setting IP Server Instruction Manual...
  • Page 8 Introduction ■ Rear View Parts Function Power DC +12V power input Sensor Sensor Input Alarm Alarm or Relay Output RS-422/485 Serial port for PTZ control and etc RS-232 Serial port for PTZ control and etc Video Output Composite or HD-SDI Output Switch Composite or HD-SDI Switch - Switch Down: Composite Video...

  • Page 9: System Modes And Connections

    Introduction System Modes and Connections The VS-101-HDSDI operates as an Encoder or Decoder. The VS-101-HDSDI can be connected in either 1-to-1 fashion where one encoder is connected one decoder or 1-to-many fashion where one encoder is connected to many decoders. Following chart shows data status of video, audio and serial data on each mode.

  • Page 10: Multicast Mode

    Introduction ■ 1:N Connection (Unidirectional Transmission) → Encoder Decoder Decoder ƒ ƒ ƒ Decoder In this configuration, a site can be monitored from many remote center locations. Although up to ‘n’ decoders can be connected to an encoder, in the real network environment, Maximum connections would be limited by network bandwidth connection Functionally, the CMS (Central Monitoring System) software can replace the decoder. Multicast Mode In the network supporting multicast mode, if Multicast is setup as a system protocol, you can use bandwidth efficiently regardless of the number of decoders. In 1:N connection, a large number...
  • Page 11 Introduction ■ CMS(Central Monitoring System) Site Remote Center → Encoder Site Remote Center → → Encoder Decoder CMS (Central Monitoring System) is a Windows based remote monitoring program to access multiple encoders for real-time monitoring or control of the encoders and connected cameras. Please refer to CMS User Manual for more information on CMS.

  • Page 12: Installation

    Connecting Video ■ Encoder System ƒ Connecting the HD Camera Connect the HDMI or HD-SDI output of the HD camera to the Appropriate HDMI or HD- SDI Input port of VS-101-HDSDI. For HD-SDI the input dip switch should be set to the UP position ƒ Connecting a standard resolution NTSC/PAL Camera Connect the camera to the Video Input port of the VS-101-HDSDI. For standard NTSC/PAL the video input dip switch should be set to the Down position.

  • Page 13: Connecting Power

    Installation Connecting Power After confirming the power source, connect power adaptor and connect the 12VDC connector to the VS-101-HDSDI. The system will begin to boot up to the operating mode. Check if it Works Once the power is supplied to the server, it will start booting. The system will boot up to an operating mode after approximately 40-60 seconds. The green LED on the Ethernet port will flash indicating the system is ready. Software provided on the disc called True Manager allows you to check the IP address and other network details of the server. Please refer to the True Manager manual for instructions on how to find...

  • Page 14: System Operation

    System Operation ■ Description of LED State Description Power off Power on STATUS Green blinking Normal operation System failure: Needs diagnostics Constant change of colors NTSC/PAL setting does not between Red and Green match with input video signal Red blinking Failed to obtain IP address in DHCP mode Constant change of colors...

  • Page 15: Remote Video Monitoring

    System Operation Remote Video Monitoring There are two ways to view video when the connections are completed between a site and center system. In order for a proper operation, an IP address must be set accordingly. Please refer to True Manager in Chapter 3 or Remote Setting in Chapter 4 for further details.
  • Page 16 System Operation ■ Video Selection The VS-101-HDSDI is capable of dual streaming. Video Selection allows you to choose Primary Video image or Secondary Video image. Video Image is displayed according to the resolution set in video configuration. When dual streaming is not activated and secondary mode is selected, video will not be displayed. ■ Screen Size : Adjust screen size ■ Digital Zoom Max 5x Digital Zoom is available...

  • Page 17: Initialization Of Ip Address

    ■ Screen Capture (Snapshot) Capture pictures and store as BMP or JPEG files. ■ Audio Transfer (Talk) Transfer audio Initialization of IP Address If a VS-101-HDSDI IP address is lost, the unit can be reset to the factory default IP address using the reset button in the back side of the system. 1. While the VS-101-HDSDI is powered, press the reset button and hold for 5 seconds. 2. The system will reboot automatically 3. Once the VS-101-HDSDI reboots the IP address will reset to the system default as below. IP mode Fixed IP IP address 192.168.10.100...

  • Page 18: Remote Configuration

    Remote Configuration Remote Configuration Remote configuration of the server is available by web browser. Enter IP address of the VS-101- HDSDI when the live view screen appears as below, Press the Setup button in the screen to set the server. For Remote Setting, the user must be authorized higher than manager level. Enter IP address Press setup button The remote configuration window may be slightly different depending on the system modes (Encoder, Decoder). The general explanation of the configuration in this manual is based on Encoder system...

  • Page 19: Encoder Configuration

    Encoder Configuration Encoder Configuration While most configuration items are common for Encoder and Decoder mode, there are items which are relevant to specific system mode. All the configuration items for Encoder mode are explained first. Then, items specific only to Decoder mode are described. The sections for Decoder will not include items are common to Encoder mode . System Configuration IP Server Instruction Manual...
  • Page 20 Encoder Configuration ■ General ƒ System Mode Select system Mode: Sets the VS-101-HDSDI to be an Encoder or Decoder. ƒ System ID Sets the VS-101-HDSDI ID (Name). The name set is displayed with the video image in the web browser and remote decoder. This is useful to quickly identify feeds from Studio One or another camera in the facility. ƒ Language Select the language to be used for web-based configuration ■ Firmware ƒ Firmware version Current firmware version ƒ...
  • Page 21 Encoder Configuration ƒ Automatically synchronize with NTP server Synchronize system time with an NTP server using NTP (network time protocol). Name of the NTP server should be registered on NTP server Name. The Network Time Protocol (NTP) is a protocol for synchronizing the clocks of computer systems over packet-switched, variable-latency data networks.

  • Page 22: Video Configuration

    Encoder Configuration Video Configuration IP Server Instruction Manual...
  • Page 23 Encoder Configuration ■ Encode ƒ Input Format Select an Input Format. There are three types of input ports; Composite, HD-SDI, HDMI. Select an input format according to the input port type. ƒ Resolution Select video compression resolution. Compression resolutions are different depending on input formats.
  • Page 24 Encoder Configuration ƒ Frame rate Determine the maximum number of frames of video images to compress. The frame rate of actually transmitted video can be affected by the network bandwidth limitation ƒ Preference Preference in video compression and transmission: With ‘Bit rate’ selected, the video compression will be effected by the „Bit rate value entered. With ‘Quality’ selected, the video compression will be effected by the quality of image selected. Therefore, ‘Bit rate’ and ‘Quality’ corresponds to CBR (Constant Bit rate) and VBR (Variable Bit rate) respectively ƒ Quality Selectable video compression quality This selection is available if Preference is set to ‘Quality’...
  • Page 25 Encoder Configuration ƒ Motion Detection Area Editing Configure regions for motion detection. Regions of arbitrary shape can be configured by the following steps. 1. Enable Edit item. 2. Select editing Mode. Set is for including cells to motion detection region and Erase is for excluding. 3. Select cells using the right button of the mouse. Multiple cells can be selected conveniently by press and dragging.

  • Page 26: Audio Configuration

    Encoder Configuration Audio Configuration ■ Algorithm ƒ Select audio algorithm between G.711 and AAC. ■ Mode ƒ Select audio operation mode Mode Action No operation Tx-Only Transmit only Rx-Only Receive only Tx & Rx Transmit and Receive ■ Input Gain ƒ...

  • Page 27: Network Configuration

    Encoder Configuration IP Server Instruction Manual...
  • Page 28 Encoder Configuration ■ Local ƒ IP mode Two IP modes are supported. Depending on the selected mode, further configuration items will be available as shown in the following chart. IP Mode Selection Description Fixed IP Local IP Fixed IP address Local Gateway Gateway IP address Local Subnet Subnet mask DHCP If you are not familiar with IP addressing please ask your ISP provider or network manager for assistance setting the IP address information.
  • Page 29 Encoder Configuration ƒ RTSP Port RTSP port used for RTSP-based connection ■ RTSP Authentication ƒ If RTSP Authentication is set on the network page, the user should enter the correct user ID and password when any RTSP client is connected. ■...
  • Page 30 Encoder Configuration Dynamic DNS is a method, protocol, or network service that provides the capability for a networked device, such as a router or computer system using the Internet Protocol Suite, to notify a domain name server to change, in real time (ad-hoc), the active DNS configuration of its configured host names, addresses or other information, stored in DNS.

  • Page 31: Serial Port Configuration

    Encoder Configuration Serial Port Configuration IP Server Instruction Manual...
  • Page 32 Encoder Configuration ■ Serial Port Type and Configuration ƒ Serial Port type: There are two serial ports, one RS-232 and one RS-422/485 available in the VS-101-HDSDI. Select RS-422 or RS-485 in RS-422/485 port ƒ Serial Port Configuration: The serial ports can be configured as follows. Each of the serial ports configurations must be same as the connecting device. Mode Selection...

  • Page 33: Event Configuration

    Encoder Configuration Event Configuration IP Server Instruction Manual...
  • Page 34 Encoder Configuration ■ Local & Remote Event Configuration ƒ The event configuration page is where the actions for each event type are configured. The Local section configures the actions for events initiated at the local system and activates local devices. The Remote section configures the actions for events from remote (peer) systems. ƒ The following table lists the possible actions for events. Action Description Beep Outputs beep sound using the buzzer in the system Alarm1/Alarm2 Triggers alarm (relay) port. E-mail Sends E-mail to the specified address. AVI file can be attached...
  • Page 35 Encoder Configuration ■ E-mail Notification Specify what information to send, when E-mail is selected as an event action. ƒ Server Address: Enter the address for the e-mail SMTP (server). ƒ Port: Specify a port for SMTP operation (Port 25 is the default port in SMTP operation. If a different port is configured in the SMTP server, this port needs to be changed accordingly).

  • Page 36: ■ Preset Configuration

    Encoder Configuration Preset Configuration 2) Enter a name Move PTZ camera to the desirable view 3) Press set button 4) Save Configure up to 15 preset positions. Preset function is not available on some PTZ receivers. Make sure to check if your PTZ receiver supports preset. ■ Preset Configuration ƒ Set the PTZ Presets by following the next steps. 1.

  • Page 37: Record Configuration

    Encoder Configuration Recording Configuration IP Server Instruction Manual...

  • Page 38: Usb Device

    Encoder Configuration USB Device A USB hard disk or memory stick can be used, at least 1GB size is recommended. A device formatted in the EXT3 or FAT32 file system can be used. A disk with either EXT3 or FAT32 file system can be read in a Linux PC. However, only FAT32 files can be read in a Windows PC. When formatting using True Manager the disk will be formatted as EXT3. In order to review files from the device on a Windows PC, you must format the disk in FAT32 using a Windows PC. * Less than 4Mbps of video bit rate is recommend when you record and monitor video at the same time since it may cause frame loss.
  • Page 39 Encoder Configuration Refer to the chart for checking the status of disk. Disk status Description Disk error detected Error No disk Disk is not connected to the system. Searching Disk information Checking the status of disk. Refresh the page and wait until the status is changed.
  • Page 40 ƒ Max File Size: The Max File Size option is for limiting the size of AVI file. If small file size is set, files of small size will be generated while the number of the files will be increased. If recording time is more than 10 minutes, new file will be created even though previous file size is smaller than set max file size. ■ Event Type ƒ Three recording modes are supported in the VS-101-HDSDI: Continuous, Event, Disconnect. Event recording, allows event types to be selected as a record start trigger. Selected event types are used to configure the schedule table. Up to 4 event types can be configured and each event type can be a combination of sensor, video loss and motion event. ƒ Pre-event Time: Specify the duration of recording before an event happens.
  • Page 41 Encoder Configuration Checking status of recording ƒ Recording status tally can be shown on the main view page. ƒ Recording status can be also shown in True Manager. When data is being recorded, Record column displays ON sign. IP Server Instruction Manual...
  • Page 42 Encoder Configuration Search and Playback ■ Recorded File ƒ Recorded video and audio data are saved as AVI files on the disk. ƒ In general, one AVI file is created for an event in case of event-based recording. However, it is possible that data recorded during a series of events happening continuously can be merged to a single AVI file depending on pre/post event time setting. The size of file is limited to 10 ~ 200MB or 10 minutes. ƒ In case of continuous recording, AVI files are created in series and the size of each is limited to 10 ~ 200MB or 10 minutes. ■ Search ƒ A file currently being recorded doesn’t appear until it is completed. In case of Continuous recording, a file will be shown after 10 minutes from the start of recording, for a file is generated every 10 minutes. ƒ Press Search Page button on the Record setup page. Dates with recording data will be shown as follows.
  • Page 43 Encoder Configuration ■ Playback ƒ Selecting an AVI file will show a dialog for opening or saving the file. ƒ Pressing the Save button will Store the file on the PC. The AVI file can then be played with Windows Media Player. ƒ If you press Open in the dialog, the file will be downloaded and played automatically with Media Player. Playback will begin after the entire file has downloaded. ƒ Other connections through the web will be disabled IP Server Instruction Manual...
  • Page 44 Encoder Configuration ■ Deletion ƒ If you want to delete recorded files, select the files by checking the item in front of each file and press Delete button. ƒ It is possible to delete multiple files at once. Formatting Disk ƒ True Manager is used to format a disk which is connected to the system. ƒ After connecting True Manager to a system, choose Disk Manage on Tools menu. ƒ...
  • Page 45 ƒ Once formatting is started, it is not allowed to cancel. Even if you close Disk Manage dialog, formatting is continued. Trouble Shooting ƒ You may cause damage to the file system if you turn off the power to the VS-101-HDSDI or disconnect the USB memory stick or USB HDD while data is being written. ƒ When using FAT32, recording will not occur if the file system is damaged. If this happens, the disk or memory stick should be reformatted using the PC.

  • Page 46: User Configuration

    Encoder Configuration User Configuration ■ User List ƒ The User name and privilege level of a user can be specified. User configuration is allowed only by admin user. Max 16 users can be registered and each user can have one of four privileges. Privilege Allowed Operations Remarks...
  • Page 47 Encoder Configuration ■ Add User The Add User page appears after the Add button is pressed. A User ID and password needs to be entered and privilege level needs to be selected. A User ID and password consist of alphanumeric string of max 15 characters. ƒ...
  • Page 48 Encoder Configuration ƒ Modify Privilege Level Pressing Modify Privilege button after selecting a user shows a page for changing the users privilege. It is not allowed to change the privilege level of admin user. ■ Login Policy Skip Login provides for convenient access to the server when authentication is not required. When Skip Login is set to Enable, the login step is skipped.

  • Page 49: Decoder Configuration

    Decoder Configuration Decoder Configuration The Decoder Configuration contains slightly different menu selections from those in the Encoder Configuration. Differences between the two will be explained in the following Decoder Configuration section. System Configuration By setting System Mode to Decoder in System configuration, the system will reboot and start to work as a Decoder. IP Server Instruction Manual...

  • Page 50: Video Configuration

    Video Configuration ■ Output format Regardless of the input resolution of the Encoder or IP camera, the Decoder system of VS-101-HDSDI can display the following video formats; ƒ Composite NTSC & HDMI 480i (720 x 480) ƒ Composite PAL & HDMI 576i (720 x 576) ƒ HDMI & HD-SDI 720p60 (1280x720) ƒ...

  • Page 51: Network Configuration

    Decoder Configuration Network Configuration Network page of Decoder has a section for specifying the remote system to connect. IP Server Instruction Manual...
  • Page 52 Decoder Configuration ■ Remote Address ƒ Address of the remote system to connect ■ Remote Channel ƒ The channel can be selectable when the remote system has more than multiple video channels ■ Media Protocol ƒ Select protocol used for transmission of audio and video data between remote system and decoder.

  • Page 53: True Manager

    True Manager True Manager Software True Manager is a program used for basic configuration, diagnostics and F/W upgrade the VS-101- HDSDI video server. True Manager provides the following features: ƒ Finding servers on the LAN and assigning IP address ƒ Monitoring server status: encoding/decoding, serial, sensor etc. ƒ Diagnostic function: PING, network bandwidth measurement, video/audio output, port check, serial port check ƒ...
  • Page 54 True Manager If the server is registered on DDNS server, the domain name can be used instead of an IP address. When the IP address of the server is not known, it is possible to find the IP address of the server using the IP Discovery function. (Please refer to IP Discovery section). ƒ Press Add button. ■ Removal of a server A server can be removed using the following steps.
  • Page 55 True Manager If you press Select button after selecting a server, the information on the server is automatically entered on Add Server dialog. Pressing IP Change button after selecting a server invokes a dialog on which IP address of the server can be changed. It is possible to change the IP address of a server which has IP address of different subnet.

  • Page 56: Server Connection Management

    True Manager Server Connection Management ■ Server connection If there is a check in the box on the first column in Servers (or Channels/Peripheral) tab, True Manager tries to connect to that server. If the server is active and the network the server is on is normal, it will be connected immediately and its State will be changed to Connected. Check box to connect or disconnect server If it fails to connect to the server due to server or network failure, State displays Trying connection.

  • Page 57: Server Status Monitoring

    True Manager Server Status Monitoring ■ Servers tab – General information Servers tab shows general information for a connected server: MAC address, product model, system mode (Type) F/W version and startup time. This information is displayed only for connected servers. ■...

  • Page 58: Network And System Diagnostics

    True Manager Network and System Diagnostics True Manager provides various diagnostic features. ƒ Connection between two IP-servers, or between IP-server and CMS (Central Monitoring System) is established. ƒ Video, audio or serial data are not delivered as configured. ƒ Video and/or audio outputs don’t work on selected output port. ■...
  • Page 59 True Manager ■ Network test Network Test dialog is invoked by selecting Network Test on Tools menu. Network test can be used for measuring effective bandwidth and/or packet loss rate between a server and PC running True Manager by generating test traffic of constant bitrate. This feature is useful for identifying the reason why video quality appears poorer than expected. TCP protocol can be selected for measuring effective bandwidth, while UDP protocol is appropriate for checking network reliablity.
  • Page 60 True Manager ƒ System Check System Check tests if H/W components are operational. Board ID and MAC address are displayed. ƒ Video Out Check / Display Color Bar It outputs color bars on the video output port. This function works in Decoder or Duplex mode, and is useful for checking if the video output port and external display device is operating normally.

  • Page 61: F/W Upgrade

    Remove Configuration and Video Monitoring The VS-101-HDSDI provides both web-based Setup and Video Viewing. If Setup on Server menu is selected, Internet Explorer displays the page for remote setup of the server. If Live View is selected on the menu, Internet Explorer displays the video from the server.

  • Page 62: Trouble Shooting

    Appendix Appendix A : Sensor and Alarm Port ■ Sensor Port ƒ Terminal Type - Voltage Rating: 150VAC - Current Rating : 2A - Color : Red ƒ Sensor Signal Input Type - NO Contact Signals ƒ Connection to External Device IP Server Instruction Manual...

  • Page 63: Appendix

    Appendix ■ Alarm Port ƒ Terminal Type - Voltage Rating: 150VAC - Current Rating : 2A ƒ Relay Type - Contact Rating : 1A 30VDC - Switching Power : Max 30W 62.5VA - Switching Voltage : Max 60VDC ƒ Alarm Signal Output Type - NO/NC Contact Signals ƒ Connection to External Device IP Server Instruction Manual...

  • Page 64: Appendix B: Serial Port

    Appendix Appendix B : Serial Port ■ RS-232 Port ƒ Port Type -3 PIN -Pin Arrangement -Pin Description RS-422/485 Port Pin NO Pin Name Description RS232 TX(Transmit) RS232 RX(Receive) Ground ƒ Port Type -4 PIN -Pin Diagram -Pin Description Pin NO Pin Name Description RS422 RX-...
  • Page 65 Troubleshooting Illegal Connect Error If an unauthorized connection has been established the system will not function properly. Maintaining the unauthorized connection will result in a message to correct the error condition. Illegal connect will appear in such conditions as: 1. When Duplex and Encoder are connected 2.
  • Page 66 If there is no proof of purchase provided with a warranty claim, Marshall Electronics reserves the right not to honor the warranty set forth above. There- fore, labor and parts may be charged to the consumer. This warranty does not apply to the product exterior or cosmetics. Misuse, abnormal handling, alterations or modifications in design or construction...
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  • Page 68 Marshall Electronics, Inc. 1910 East Maple Ave. El Segundo, CA 90245 Tel: (800) 800-6608 / (310) 333-0606 • Fax: 310-333-0688 www.LCDRacks.com • sales@lcdracks.com...

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