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Chapter VS-2000-DEC H.264 Decoder User Manual Contact Order toll-free in the U.S. or for FREE 24/7 technical support: Information Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) www.blackbox.com • info@blackbox.com...
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FCC and IC RFI Statements/NOM Statement FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufac- turer’s instructions, may cause inter ference to radio communication.
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NOM Statement 5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua — por ejemplo, cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca, etc. 6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante.
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NOM Statement 16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo. 17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación. 18.
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Trademarks Used in this Manual Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies, Inc. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.
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Chapter 1: Specifications 1. Specifications (continued) General Operating Temperature/ 32 to 113° F (0 to 45° C), Humidity 10 to 90%, non-condensing Storage Temperature/ -4 to 140° F (-20 to 70° C), Humidity 10 to 90%, non-condensing Power 12 VDC, 1 A Device Power DC Adapter: 6 W (Max.) Consumption...
Chapter 2: Overview 2. Overview 2.1 Introduction The VS-2000-DEC Decoder works with a VS-2000-ENC Encoder to deliver an A/V signal over a LAN or WAN. The VS-2000-DEC employs standards-based H.264 video compression technology that decodes video content with visual lossless quality at a link using limited bandwidth.
RS-232 input, and 12-VDC power. • Control via Telnet API and web UI. • Supports two power modes: 12 VDC and PoE. 2.3 What’s Included • (1) VS-2000-DEC • (2) Phoenix connectors • (1) 12-VDC, 1-A power adapter • (2) mounting ears 877-877-2269 | blackbox.com...
Chapter 2: Overview 2.4 Hardware Description Figures 2-1 and 2-2 show the front and back panels of the decoder. Table 2-1 describes its components. Figure 2-1. VS-2000-DEC front panel. 7 8 9 Figure 2-2. VS-2000-DEC back panel. Table 2-1. VS-2000-DEC components.
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Chapter 2: Overview Table 2-1. VS-2000-DEC components. Number Component Status Description (1) LAN (PoE) Video Links to an Ethernet switch for connector Input streaming media input. NOTE: If you use a PoE Ethernet switch, decoder can be powered by this switch, eliminating the need for a nearby power outlet.
Chapter 3: Hardware Installation 3. Hardware Installation WARNING: Before the installation, disconnect the power supplies from all the devices. During the installation, do not connect the VS2000DEC via PoE to a power source equipment and its power adapter at the same time. The following illustration describes a common application.
NOTE: If you want your browser to remember your login password, select the check box next to “Remember Password” before login. If you forgot the login IP address and password, restore the VS-2000-DEC to its factory defaults, and then use the default settings. For more information, see Section 4.3.2, Network Page, and Section 4.3.3, Password Page.
4.2 Introduction to Functions Page 4.2.1 Stream Page Figure 4-1. Stream page. Table 4-1. Stream page elements. GUI Element Description Encoder IP Indicates the encoder IP address Apply Saves the current settings and applies them to the VS-2000-DEC. 877-877-2269 | blackbox.com Page 15...
Inputs a new device name. This name can be: Displayed on the browser tab. Displayed and used after bonjour automatic discovery of the VS-2000-DEC. NOTE: The name must contain 1–20 letters, numbers, hyphen () or underscore (_ ), or their combinations.
• IP address: 192.168.10.253 • Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0 • Gateway: 0.0.0.0 Apply Saves the current settings and applies them to the VS-2000-DEC. NOTE: If the network parameters are changed, reboot the VS2000DEC for the changes to take effect. 877-877-2269 | blackbox.com Page 17...
Indicates the Password page where you can set a new password. Inputs a new password. The default is admin. Password NOTE: The password must contain 4–16 letters, numbers, or their combinations. Apply Saves the current settings and applies them to the VS-2000-DEC. 877-877-2269 | blackbox.com Page 18...
GUI Element Description Idle pattern Indicates the Idle Pattern Picture page where you can set the picture VS-2000-DEC and output to the display when no active source is available. File Shows the uploaded image location on your local computer. Browse Browses for an image on your local computer.
Table 4-6. Upgrade page elements. GUI Element Description Upgrade Indicates the Upgrade page where you can upgrade VS-2000-DEC to another version. File Shows the upgrade file location on your local computer. Browse Browses for an upgrade file on your local computer.
Chapter 4: Operation 4.3.6 Version Info Page Figure 4-7. Version Info page. Table 4-7. Version Info page elements. GUI Element Description Version info Indicates the Version Info page where you can view the device information Model Indicates the device model. Version Indicates the device version.
Figure 4-8. Commands page. Table 4-8. Commands page elements. GUI Element Description Commands Indicates the Commands page where you can reboot and restore VS-2000-DEC to its factory defaults. Locate Device Locates the device. Reboot Reboots VS-2000-DEC. Reset to Factory Restores VS-2000-DEC to its factory defaults.
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