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  • Page 1 Video Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION....................1 Overview ..........................1 Physical Details - Video Server..................3 Package Contents ......................4 CHAPTER 2 BASIC SETUP ....................6 System Requirements......................6 Installation - Video Server....................6 Setup using the Windows Wizard ..................7 CHAPTER 3 VIEWING LIVE VIDEO ................
  • Page 4 CHAPTER 6 WINDOWS VIEWING/RECORDING UTILITY........68 Overview .......................... 68 System Requirements...................... 68 Installation ........................68 System Tray Icon......................69 LiveView Screen ......................70 Camera Setup ........................71 LiveVew Program - for Streams Live Viewing ............. 73 View Recordings Program - for Streams Recording ............ 75 Setup Program - for Streams Configuration..............

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    &KDSWHU &KDSWHU &KDSWHU &KDSWHU ,QWURGXFWLRQ ,QWURGXFWLRQ ,QWURGXFWLRQ ,QWURGXFWLRQ This Chapter provides details of the Video Server's features, components and capabilities. Overview The Video Server digitizes analog video signals and transmits digital images directly to your wired LAN or the Internet. The Video Server is a device that used to turn an analog video system into high performance IP-based solutions.
  • Page 6 • Motion Detection. This feature can detect motion in the field of view. The Video Server will compare consecutive frames to detect changes caused by the movement of large objects. Motion detection alarm can be triggered via e-mail, FTP, instant messaging and/or an external alarm device.

  • Page 7: Physical Details - Video Server

    Physical Details - Video Server Front - Video Server Figure 1: Front Panel RESET button This button is recessed; you need a pin or paper clip to press it. It can be activated at any time the video server is in the "ready" mode. •...

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    WPS LED On - Wireless security is On. (Green) Off - Wireless security is Off. Flashing - WPS sync is in progress. Network LED On - LAN connection is detected. (Green) Off - LAN connection is not detected Blinking - Data is being transmitted or received via the LAN connection.
  • Page 9 5. Quick Installation Guide 6. GPIO 8 pin x 2 7. RS-485 2 pin x 1...

  • Page 10: Chapter 2 Basic Setup

    &KDSWHU &KDSWHU &KDSWHU &KDSWHU %DVLF 6HWXS %DVLF 6HWXS %DVLF 6HWXS %DVLF 6HWXS This Chapter provides details of installing and configuring the Video Server. System Requirements To use the wired LAN interface, a standard 10/100BaseT hub or switch and network cable is required.

  • Page 11: Setup Using The Windows Wizard

    Setup using the Windows Wizard Initial setup should be performed using the supplied Windows-based setup Wizard. This program can locate the Video Server even if its IP address is invalid for your network. You can then configure the Video Server with appropriate TCP/IP settings for your LAN. Subsequent administration can be performed with your Web browser, as explained in Chapter 5 - Web-based Management.
  • Page 12 • Select the desired video server from the list on the left. The current settings for the selected video server will be displayed in the table on the right. • Click Next to continue. 3. You will be prompted to enter the Administrator Name and Administrator Password, as shown below.
  • Page 13 Figure 7: Fixed or Dynamic IP Selection • Fixed IP is recommended, and can always be used. • Dynamic IP can only be used if your LAN has a DCHP Server. • PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) is the most common login method, widely used with DSL modems.
  • Page 14 Click Next to continue. 7. If you chose PPPoE, the following PPPoE Settings screen will be displayed. Figure 9: PPPoE Settings Screen • Enter the User Name provided by your ISP. • Enter the Password for the user name above. Click Next.
  • Page 15 Figure 11: Confirm Screen 10. After clicking OK, you will see the screen below. Figure 12: Final Screen Clicking the Install Utility button will install the Viewing/Recording utility described in Chapter 6 - Windows Viewing/Recording Utility. 11. Click Exit to end the Wizard. Setup is now complete.

  • Page 16: Chapter 3 Viewing Live Video

    &KDSWHU &KDSWHU &KDSWHU &KDSWHU 9LHZLQJ /LYH 9LGHR 9LHZLQJ /LYH 9LGHR 9LHZLQJ /LYH 9LGHR 9LHZLQJ /LYH 9LGHR This Chapter provides basic information about viewing live video. Overview After finishing setup via the Windows-based Wizard, all LAN users can view live video using Internet Explorer on Windows.
  • Page 17 Figure 13: Home Screen 5. Click View Video. 6. If the Administrator has restricted access to known users, you will then be prompted for a username and password. Enter the name and password assigned to you by the Video Server administrator. 7.

  • Page 18: Connecting To A Video Server Via The Internet

    Connecting to a Video Server via the Internet You can NOT connect to a Video Server via the Internet unless the Video Server Administrator has configured both the Video Server and the Internet Gateway/Router used by the Video Server. See Making Video available from the Internet in Chapter 4 - Advanced Viewing Setup for details of the required configuration.
  • Page 19 4. When you connect, the following screen will be displayed. Figure 15: Home Screen 5. Click View Video. 6. If the Administrator has restricted access to known users, you will then be prompted for a username and password. Enter the name and password assigned to you by the Video Server administrator. 7.

  • Page 20: Viewing Live Video

    Viewing Live Video After installing the ActiveX component, you be able to view the live video stream in its own window, as shown below. Adjust focus manually by turning the front lens until the video becomes clear. Figure 17: View Video Screen There are a number of options available on this screen, accessed by select list, button or icon.
  • Page 21 General Options These options are always available, regardless of the type of video server you are connected to. Screen. Select the desired channel to view on the screen. Select the desired option from the drop-down list. ON. Click this to set the output I/O port to ON mode. OFF.

  • Page 22: Chapter 4 Advanced Viewing Setup

    &KDSWHU &KDSWHU &KDSWHU &KDSWHU $GYDQFHG 9LHZLQJ 6HWXS $GYDQFHG 9LHZLQJ 6HWXS $GYDQFHG 9LHZLQJ 6HWXS $GYDQFHG 9LHZLQJ 6HWXS This Chapter provides information about the optional settings and features for viewing video via the Video Server. This Chapter is for the video server Administrator only.
  • Page 23 Data - Streamings Screen Default Streaming Select the default channel for streaming from the drop-down list. Channel Streaming 1 Settings (MJPEG) This displays the default format. Video Format Resolution Select the desired video resolution format. The default resolution is set to 704*576. Select the desired option.

  • Page 24: Controlling User Access To The Video Stream

    Controlling User Access to the Video Stream By default, anyone can connect to the Video Server and view live Video at any time. If desired, you can limit access to scheduled times, and also restrict access to known users. To Control User Access to Live Video: 1.

  • Page 25: Making Video Available From The Internet

    Making Video available from the Internet If your LAN is connected to the Internet, typically by a Broadband Gateway/Router and Broadband modem, you can make the Video Server available via the Internet. You will need to configure your Router or Gateway to allow connections from the Internet to the video server. Router/Gateway Setup Your Router or Gateway must be configured to pass incoming TCP (HTTP) connections (from Internet Viewers) to the Video Server.
  • Page 26 Video Server Setup The Video Server configuration does NOT have be changed, unless: • You wish to change the port number from the default value. • You wish to use the DDNS (Dynamic DNS) feature of the Video Server. HTTPS Port Configuration Normally, HTTP (Web) connections use port 80.
  • Page 27 Figure 22: DDNS Screen 4. Operation is then automatic: • The Video Server will automatically contact the DDNS server whenever it detects that the Internet IP address has changed, and inform the DDNS server of the new IP address. • Internet users can then connect to the Video Server using the Domain Name allocated by the DDNS service provider.

  • Page 28: Viewing Live Video Via The Internet

    Viewing Live Video via the Internet Clients (viewers) will also need a broadband connection; dial-up connections are NOT recommended. Viewing Live Video Using your Web Browser If using your Web browser, you need to know the Internet IP address (or the Domain name) of the video server's Router/Gateway, and the correct port number.

  • Page 29: Motion Detection Alerts

    Motion Detection Alerts The Motion Detection feature can generate an Alert when motion is detected. The Video Server will compare consecutive frames to detect changes caused by the movement of large objects. But the motion detector can also be triggered by: •...

  • Page 30: Chapter 5 Web-Based Management

    &KDSWHU &KDSWHU &KDSWHU &KDSWHU :HE EDVHG 0DQDJHPHQW EDVHG 0DQDJHPHQW EDVHG 0DQDJHPHQW EDVHG 0DQDJHPHQW This Chapter provides Setup details of the Video Server’s Web-based Interface. This Chapter is for the video server Administrator only. Introduction The Video Server can be configured using your Web Browser. The Video Server must have an IP address which is compatible with your PC.

  • Page 31: Welcome Screen

    Welcome Screen When you connect, the following screen will be displayed. Figure 25: Welcome Screen The menu options available from this screen are: • View Video - View live Video using your Web Browser. See Chapter 3 - Viewing Live Video for details.

  • Page 32: Administration Menu

    Administration Menu Clicking on Administration on the menu provides access to all the settings for the Video Server. The Administration menu contains the following options: Setup • System • Network • Wireless (Wireless Model Only) • DDNS • IP Filter •...

  • Page 33: System Screen

    System Screen After clicking Administration on the main menu, or selecting System on the Setup menu, you will see a screen like the example below. Figure 26: System Screen Data - System Screen System Settings Device ID This displays the ID for the Video Server. Enter the desired name of the Video Server.
  • Page 34 Enable or disable the Time Server feature as required. Network Time Protocol If Enabled, the Video Server will contact a Network Time Server at regular intervals and update its internal timer. NTP Server Enter the address for the desired NTP server. Address The Schedule determines how often the Video Server contacts the NTP Update...

  • Page 35: Network Screen

    Network Screen This screen is displayed when the Network option is clicked. Figure 27: Network Screen...
  • Page 36 Data - Network Screen Network Internet Connection There are 3 connection types: Type • Obtain Address Automatically (DHCP): If selected, the Video Server will obtain its IP address and related information from a DHCP Server. Only select this option if your LAN has a DHCP Server.
  • Page 37 HTTP/HTTPS This sets the port number for HTTP/HTTPS connections to the Video Server, whether for administration or viewing video. The HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) is used for the standard of transferring files (text, graphic images and other multimedia files) on the World Wide Web. The default HTTP port is 1024. HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) can provide more secure communication with the SSL/TLS protocol, which support data encryption to HTTP clients and servers.
  • Page 38 Enable Traversal If enabled, HTTP connections (from your Web Browser or the Viewer and Recorder utility) can use secondary port instead of port 80 (the standard HTTP port) to access the video server. Bonjour Enable Bonjour If enabled, the Video Server can be accessed through a "Bonjour" Service enabled browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer (with a Bonjour plug-in) or Safari browser.

  • Page 39: Wireless Screen (Wireless Model Only)

    Wireless Screen (Wireless Model Only) This screen is displayed when the Wireless menu option is clicked. Figure 28: Wireless Screen Data - Wireless Screen Wireless Network Click the "Site Survey" button and select from a list of available Site Survey APs.
  • Page 40 • Channel No. In Infrastructure mode, this setting is ignored. The Video Server will use the Channel set on the Access Point. • For Ad-hoc mode, select the Channel you wish to use on your Video Server. Other Wireless stations should use the same setting.
  • Page 41 WPA/WPA2 Personal Shared Key Enter the key value. Data is encrypted using a key derived from the network key. Other Wireless Stations must use the same network key. The PSK must be from 8 to 63 characters or 64 hex characters in length.

  • Page 42: Ddns Screen

    DDNS Screen Many Internet connections use a "Dynamic IP address", where the Internet IP address is allocated whenever the Internet connection is established. This means that other Internet users don't know the IP address, so can't establish a connection. DDNS is designed to solve this problem, as follows: •...
  • Page 43 Web Site Button Click this button to open a new window and connect to the Web site for the selected DDNS service provider. Domain (Host) Enter the Domain Name (Host Name) allocated to you by the Name DDNS Server provider. Account/E-Mail Enter the login name or the E-mail address for the DDNS account.

  • Page 44: Ip Filter Screen

    IP Filter Screen This screen is displayed when the IP Filter option is clicked. Figure 30: IP Filter Screen Data - IP Filter Screen IP Filter The IP Filter feature allows administrators to control Video Server IP Filter access by filtering IP address. Select the desired option from the drop-down list.

  • Page 45: I/O Port Screen

    I/O Port Screen The Video Server supports 1 input port and 1 output port. This screen is displayed when the I/O Port menu option is clicked. Figure 31: I/O Port Screen Data - I/O Port Screen Input Ports Current State It indicates the current state of the input port.

  • Page 46: Rs485 Screen

    RS485 Screen This screen is displayed when the RS485 menu option is clicked. Figure 32: RS485 Screen Data - RS485 Screen RS485 Enable RS-485 Enable the RS-485 feature to enable pan and tilt functions for the device. Ports Settings Baud Rate Select the desired baud rate from the drop-down list.
  • Page 47 Patrol Sequence This feature determines how the Video Server will move when it is set to "Rotate". You can set a number of Preset Positions; the Video Server will go to the first position, then move through the list of preset positions until it is finished.
  • Page 48 Enter a suitable name for the Preset Position. Preset Name If no name is entered, the preset will have a number only. Pan Speed Select the desired speed for the Pan function. Select the desired speed for the Tilt function. Tilt Speed...

  • Page 49: Streamings

    Streamings This screen is displayed when the Streamings menu option is clicked. If you want to view streaming via the cell phone: 1. Cell phone should be supported by 3GPP protocol. 2. Enter 554 for RTSP port number in the Network screen. 3.
  • Page 50 Data - Streamings Screen Select the default channel for streaming from the drop-down list. Default Streaming Source Video Input You can check or modify the related stream settings by selecting the desired channel from the list. Streaming Settings Select the desired format from the list. Video Format Resolution Select the desired video resolution format.

  • Page 51: Video & Audio Screen

    Video & Audio Screen This screen is displayed when the Video & Audio option is clicked. Figure 35: Video & Audio Screen Data - Video & Audio Screen You can check or modify the related video adjustments by selecting Video Input the desired channel from the list.
  • Page 52 Enable this setting if you want text to be displayed on the Video Enable Text Display image, and enter the desired text - up to 20 characters. This feature is often used to identify each Video Server when multiple Video Servers are installed.

  • Page 53: Video Access Screen

    Video Access Screen This screen is displayed when the Video Access option on the Video & Audio menu is clicked. Figure 36: Video Access Screen Data - Video Access Screen • If disabled - No login required. Users do not have to provide a Enable Security username and password when they connect to the video server Checking...
  • Page 54 Add New Schedule Choose the desired option for the period. Start Time Enter the start time using a 24 hr clock. Enter the end time using a 24 hr clock. End Time Click this button to add a new period.

  • Page 55: User Database Screen

    User Database Screen This screen is displayed when the User Database option on the Video & Audio menu is clicked. Figure 37: User Database Screen Data - User Database Screen Existing Users This displays all users you have entered into the User database. If User List you have not entered any users, this list will be empty.

  • Page 56: Motion Detection Screen

    Motion Detection Screen This screen is displayed when the Motion Detection option on the Event menu is clicked. Figure 38: Motion Detection Screen Data - Motion Detection Screen Video Input Select the desired channel to set the detection areas. Set Detection Areas You can set the full screen or areas of the video image to be Set Detection Areas examined.

  • Page 57: Audio Detection Screen

    Audio Detection Screen This screen is displayed when the Audio Detection option on the Event menu is clicked. Figure 39: Audio Detection Screen Data - Audio Detection Screen Audio Input Select the desired channel to set the audio volume. Audio Detection It displays the current volume of the environment.

  • Page 58: E-Mail Screen

    E-Mail Screen This screen is displayed when the E-Mail option on the Event menu is clicked. Figure 40: E-Mail Screen Data - E-Mail Screen Primary/Secondary SMTP Server Enter the address of the SMTP (Simple Mail Transport Protocol) SMTP Server Address Server to be used to send E-Mail.
  • Page 59 Enable the checkbox if you want to attaché files to the E-mail. With Attachment Subject Enter the desired text to be shown as the "Subject" for the E-Mail when it is received. Subject can not exceed 48 alphanumeric characters.

  • Page 60: Ftp Screen

    FTP Screen This screen is displayed when the FTP option on the Event menu is clicked. Figure 41: FTP Screen Data - FTP Screen Primary/Secondary FTP FTP Server Enter the address of the FTP Server. Enter the Port of the FTP Server to be connected. Port Login name Enter your login name for the FTP Server.

  • Page 61: Http Screen

    HTTP Screen This screen is displayed when the HTTP option on the Event menu is clicked. Figure 42: HTTP Screen Data - HTTP Screen HTTP Notification Enter the URL of your HTTP notification server. Enter the user name of your HTTP server. User Name Password Enter the password to match the user name above.

  • Page 62: Sd Card Screen

    SD Card Screen This screen is displayed when the SD Card option is clicked. Figure 43: SD Card Screen Data - SD Card Screen Card Management It shows details of the card, if any. Card Status • Total Size • Used Size •...
  • Page 63 Select the desired option for the behavior when the disk space limit When disk is full is reached. • Overwrite oldest file. The Recorder will overwrite the oldest file if the space is not enough for further recording. • Stop recording. If the disk space limit is reached, no further recording is done.

  • Page 64: Smb/Cifs Client Screen

    SMB/CIFS Client Screen This screen is displayed when the SMB/CIFS Client option on the Event menu is clicked. Figure 44: SMB/CIFS Client Screen Data - SMB/CIFS Client Screen SMB/CIFS Client Browse SMB/CIFS Click Browse button to select the desired SMB/CIFS server. Server Enter the name of your SMB/CIFS server.

  • Page 65: Trigger & Recording Screen

    Trigger & Recording Screen This screen is displayed when the Event Trigger option on the Event menu is clicked. Figure 45: Event Trigger Screen Data - Event Trigger Screen Event Schedule Schedule List The Event Schedule shows all of the event types currently configured in the Video Server, along with various information about their configuration, as listed below: •...
  • Page 66 Trigger Event Enable Check to perform all of the event(s) that were configured and scheduled. Select the desired option for the events interval. (* "0" = No Delay) Interval • Input 1 - This describes the states that the input must be in for Trigger by an event to be triggered.

  • Page 67: Maintenance Screen

    Maintenance Screen This screen is displayed when the Maintenance option on the Administration menu is clicked. Figure 46: Maintenance Screen Data - Maintenance Screen Administrator Login Enter the name for the Administrator here. Administrator Spaces, punctuation, and special characters must NOT be used in the name.
  • Page 68 Backup & Restore Backup Click Backup button to save the current configuration information to a Configuration text file. File Click Restore button to reinitialize the video server to load the new Restore updated software. Do this after loading the upgrade file. Configuration File Clear File Name...

  • Page 69: Status Screen

    Status Screen This screen is displayed when the Status option on the Administration menu is clicked. Figure 47: Status Screen Data - Status Screen System This shows the name of the Video Server. Device Name Description This shows the description of the Video Server, such as location. F/W version The version of the current firmware installed.
  • Page 70 The network mask associated with the IP address above. Network Mask Gateway The IP Address of the remote Gateway associated with the IP Address above. The IP Address of the WINS server. WINS Address Wireless (Wireless Model Only) WSC PIN Dode It displays the current WSC PIN code.

  • Page 71: Log Screen

    Log Screen This screen displays a log of system activity. Figure 48: Log Screen Data - Log Screen This is a log of system activity. System Log Refresh Button Click this to update the data shown on screen. Clear Log Click this button to restart the log.

  • Page 72: Chapter 6 Windows Viewing/Recording Utility

    &KDSWHU &KDSWHU &KDSWHU &KDSWHU :LQGRZV :LQGRZV :LQGRZV :LQGRZV 9LHZLQJ 5HFRUGLQJ 8WLOLW\ 9LHZLQJ 5HFRUGLQJ 8WLOLW\ 9LHZLQJ 5HFRUGLQJ 8WLOLW\ 9LHZLQJ 5HFRUGLQJ 8WLOLW\ This Chapter describes how to view and record the live video stream generated by the Video Server, using the supplied Windows utility. Overview The Utilities package includes following three functions: •...

  • Page 73: System Tray Icon

    Figure 49: Welcome Screen 2. Click the Install Utility button to start the installation of the Utilities package. 3. Follow the prompts to complete the installation. 4. After the installation, double click the Monitor icon on the desktop or click Monitor menu item in the Windows main program menu to launch the Utilities.

  • Page 74: Liveview Screen

    LiveView Screen When Utility launched, the Camera Utility screen like the example below will be displayed. Figure 51: Main Screen If no devices have been defined and added to the Utilities, no video will be displayed. Utilities should be configured first to view the streams. See the following section for information on defining a device.

  • Page 75: Camera Setup

    Camera Setup To define a device and associate it with a Channel Number: 1. Click the Setup icon on the main screen. You will see a screen like the example below. Figure 52: Cameras Screen 2. Add desired Video Server to the Camera List: •...

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