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Preface These Installation and Operating Instructions are intended for per- sons authorised to install and operate the VideoJet 100. Interna- tional, national and any relevant regional regulations relating to electronics must be observed at all times. The Operating Instruc- tions explain the installation and operation of the VideoJet 100.
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The following typographic conventions are used in this manual: Configuration Menu names and window and button names and parameters [Enter], [C] Key names [Ctrl] + [C] Two or more keys that are pressed simul- taneously. Command line input and output ping VideoJet 100...
Preface Intended use The Network Video Server VideoJet 100 serves to transmit video, audio and control signals via data networks (Ethernet LAN). It is designed for use in CCTV systems. The connection of an external alarm generator allows various functions to be triggered automati- cally.
– if the device has been exposed to rain or moisture, – if objects have penetrated inside the device, – after long storage under improper conditions or – after heavy demands during transport. Have the system checked by VCS in such cases. VideoJet 100...
VideoJet 100 may be distorted. Repairs and maintenance Never open the housing of the VideoJet 100. The unit contains no parts which you can repair or replace. Never open the housing of the power supply unit. The power supply unit contains no parts which you can repair or replace.
Microsoft Internet Explorer web browser (from Version 5) or free serial interface and terminal program Preconditions for configuration Computer with operating system Windows 95/98/NT and a gate- way to the network Microsoft Internet Explorer web browser (from Version 5) or VCS software decoder e.g. PROVILite VideoJet 100...
Receiver VideoJet 100 and video monitor Overview of functions Network video The VideoJet 100 is a network video server. It serves primarily for server encoding and decoding video, audio and control data for transfer via an Ethernet LAN. By using existing networks, the VideoJet 100 permits the simple installation and configuration of CCTV systems.
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Product description Multicast function The VideoJet 100 supports the standard H.323 and is thus compat- ible with all video-conferencing systems. Thanks to efficient encod- ing, the data transmission rate remains low, even with maximum image quality and 30 images/s; furthermore, it can be adapted over a wide range to meet the local requirements.
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Product description Summary The VideoJet 100 offers the following main functions: Video, audio and data transmission via data networks Multicast function for simultaneous image transmission to several receivers 1 video channel (PAL and NTSC compatible), transmission of the video images as high-resolution individual frames or image sequences High color image resolution with 704 ×...
Product description Rear VideoJet 100 1 Video input (transmitter)/Video output (receiver) VIDEO BNC connector for connection of the video source resp. the monitor 2 DIP switch T for termination of the video input if the video signal is not looped through 3 Audio input AUDIO IN 3.5 mm mono jack bush for connection of the audio source...
Product description Front VideoJet 100 11 LED VIDEO lights up green when the input is active 12 LEDs INPUTS light up red with active alarm, light up green when ready 13 LEDs OUTPUTS light up green when the corresponding relay is switched...
Please observe the following installation conditions: Do not install the VideoJet 100 in the immediate vicinity of radi- ators or other sources of heat. Avoid installing the VideoJet 100 where it is exposed to direct sunlight.
Connect a video monitor to the BNC jack VIDEO using a video cable (75 Ohm, BNC connector). Network You can connect the VideoJet 100 either directly or via a hub to a connection 10/100 Base-T network. Use a standard cable UTP Category 5 with RJ45 connectors for this connection.
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Attention! On no account should the external switching voltage be connected to the housing earth of the VideoJet 100. The external switching voltage must not exceed 12 V. If a metallic isolation is not required, the operating voltage of the VideoJet 100 is alternatively available at the input marked +5V (up to max.
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" Push the terminal block onto the plug-in base again. Audio connection The VideoJet 100 provides an audio channel via the jacks AUDIO IN and OUT. The audio signals are transmitted bidirectionally and simulta- neously with the video signals. This allows, for example, a loud- speaker or door intercom system at the surveillance location to be controlled.
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(transmit data) (transmit data minus) (transmit data) (data terminal ready) GND (ground) GND (ground) GND (ground) (data set ready) TxD+ (ready to send) (transmit data plus) (ready to send) RxD+ (clear to send) (receive data plus) (clear to send) VideoJet 100...
Installation Switching on / Switching off Mains connection The scope of supply of the VideoJet 100 includes a plug-in power pack. Attention! Use only the plug-in power supply unit supplied for operation of the VideoJet 100. Take appropriate measures or install the appropriate equipment to prevent surge voltages, interference voltage peaks or power failures in the mains supply from reaching the server.
Data terminal You can connect a data terminal to the VideoJet 100 for putting the unit into operation and for the local control. The data terminal con- sists of a computer with a terminal program. For the connection use a serial standard cable.
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Installation Command inputs After the connection has been made, the VideoJet 100 automati- cally transmits the Help page. If necessary, switch off the local echo so that input values are not repeated. Enter only one command at a time and do not terminate this input by pressing the [ENTER] key.
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Installation Assigning the In order for the VideoJet 100 to be operated in your network, it has IP address to be assigned a valid IP address for your network. The following address has been preset at the factory: 192.168.0.1 "...
Screen resolution 1024 × 768 pixels Gateway to the network (Intranet or Internet) Making the In order for the VideoJet 100 to be operated in your network, it has connection to be assigned a valid IP address for your network.
Configuration with web browser Protected If the VideoJet 100 is protected against unauthorised use by a VideoJet 100 password, the according message will be displayed first with the request to enter the password. " Enter as username according to the selected...
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Video settings Audio settings Alarm configuration, video sensor Configuration and operation of relay outputs Configuration of hard disk recording (cannot be activated in devices without hard disk) Interface parameters, selection of controlled devices Network and multicast parameters, updates VideoJet 100...
All configuration settings are stored in the non-volatile memory of the VideoJet 100 so that the settings are retained even in the event of a power failure.
Unit identification The transmitter data Unit name and Unit ID serve to identify a device from a distance, for example in the event of an alarm call. Unit name: Enter a name for the VideoJet 100 here. With appropriate configu- ration, the name will be displayed in the video window. Note The unit name serves to identify a device from a distance, for example in the event of an alarm call.
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Configuration with web browser Password level: The access to a VideoJet 100 is generally protected with a pass- word in order to prevent unauthorised use of the device. The devices operate with two authorisation levels, Service and User. In the authorisation level Service, you can change all the configu- ration settings after entering the corresponding password.
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Configuration with web browser Date and time If you operate several VideoJet 100 in your system or network, it is important that the internal calendar clocks in all the devices are syn- chronised. For instance you can only recognise and correctly eval- uate recordings made at the same time, if all the devices are work- ing with the same time setting.
If you do not wish the names to be displayed, select Off. Camera name stamping: Camera name is displayed in the left-hand corner of the video image. Time stamping: Date and time are displayed in the right-hand corner of the video image. VideoJet 100...
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Or select On alarm/hold if the alarm source is to continue to be dis- played even after the end of the alarm status resp. until it is con- firmed. VideoJet 100...
Configuration with web browser Video settings The page for the configuration of the video settings differs for VideoJet 100 transmitters and receivers: a) VideoJet 100 transmitter Video Encoder You can set up the video picture to meet your own particular configuration requirements.
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Video standard: You can set the compression standard to meet the requirements of your system. The VideoJet 100 supports the H.261 and H.263 stan- dards. The H.263 standard offers a better compression algorithm which gives both a higher picture resolution and better utilization of network bandwidth.
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In streaming mode, this value indicates the data transmission rate of the streamed video. Select a video transmission rate between 10 kBit/s and 1 MBit/s. VCS ActiveX datarate: Here you enter the transmitter-sided datarate for the ActiveX- receiver of your browser.
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If the ActiveX control is not installed on your computer, a corres- ponding message will be displayed when you switch to the live image page. The latest version of the ActiveX control is available from your VCS service centre or from the Internet via the download site under www.vcs.com. JPEG settings You can store video images in JPEG format at certain intervals on an FTP server.
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Enter your login name for the FTP server here. FTP password: Enter the password for the access to the FTP server here. Path on FTP server: Enter the exact path here under which the images are to be stored on the FTP server. VideoJet 100...
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Configuration with web browser b) VideoJet 100 receiver Video Decoder Requested receive datarate: configuration Here the velocity of data encoding is set. You can choose between 10 kBit/s and 1 MBit/s. Video Output: Here you can choose between PAL and NTSC.
Audio coding Coding mode: You can select the coding mode for audio data. Mode G.711 sup- ports all systems. Select G.711 (3.5 kHz, 80 kBit/s) to select the corresponding coding mode or select Off to work without coding. VideoJet 100...
Configuration with web browser Alarm settings On this page you can configure the behaviour of the VideoJet 100 in the event of an alarm and the alarm triggering events. Alarm sources You can select and activate the sources for alarms. In the event of an alarm, the symbol corresponding to the alarm source is dis- played white in the video image.
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For surveillance of indoor areas, ensure a constant lighting of the areas during the day and at night. Carry out sufficient tests during different times of day and night to ensure the correct function of the video sensor. VideoJet 100...
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Now set the parameters to the appropriate values to guarantee the correct triggering of an alarm: Local sensitivity: Here the basic sensitivity is set regarding changes in brightness in the picture. The darker the area that is to be observed the higher the value should be set. VideoJet 100...
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(blue horizontal line) with the left-hand mouse key and drag it to the height at which you want the alarm to be triggered when the curve is traversing (displayed in red); all movements below the threshold (displayed in green) don’t trigger an alarm: VideoJet 100...
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In the window an arrow indicates the position of the object that triggered the alarm and the velocity and direction of its motion. By clicking the Defaults button you return all parameters to the standard settings. To return to the alarm page click on Back to alarm page!. VideoJet 100...
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5 must be active in order to enable all other alarms. Connections You have the possibility of setting the behaviour of the VideoJet 100 on alarm in the event of an alarm. For example, in the event of an alarm a connection can be automa- tically set up to a predetermined IP address (VideoJet receiver or PC with receiver software).
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Attention! If the receiver is a mobile phone, you need to ensure that its e-mail function is activated so that SMS messages can be received. Alarm e-mail address: Enter the e-mail address for the alarm e-mails. VideoJet 100...
Relay action Idle state: Select Open if the relay is to function as an NO contact or Closed if the relay is to function as an NC contact. Operating mode: Select an operating mode for the relay. VideoJet 100...
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Remote input 1: Triggered by a contact at the remote site Relay name: Assign a relay name to each relay output here. Relay operation Trigger relay: Use the button Relay to switch the relay by hand (e.g. for test pur- poses or to actuate a door opener). VideoJet 100...
Configuration with web browser Harddisk settings Basics The VideoJet 100 is available in a version with an integral hard disk. Only in this version the button HD Service on the configuration pages can be activated. The hard disk has a storage capacity of about 20 GB and can be used for the continuous recording of video pictures before and after an alarm.
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It is particularly important to ensure that recording is not interrupted recording during alarm events. You can bar access to the VideoJet 100 by giving priority to recording (Access priority: Recording). It is then no longer possible to make a configuration change from the remote site.
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Access to the device settings is prevented. If you select Transmission the recording is automatically interrupted as soon as a connection is established with the VideoJet 100 from a remote site. Once the connection is terminated recording contin- ues.
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Management You can either delete the video sequences recorded on the hard disk of the VideoJet 100 or save and protect them as a backup on your computer’s hard disk. In addition, if required you can format the hard disk. You can also calculate the memory capacity needed for your planned recordings.
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" Click on the Delete button to delete the marked video sequences from the hard disk of the VideoJet 100. " Click on the Backup button to save and secure the marked sequences onto the hard disk of your computer. A dialog box is opened for you to select the storage location for the backup file.
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(less than 1 min run- ning time). Formatting the hard disk If necessary you can format the hard disk of the VideoJet 100. Attention! In formatting the hard disk you delete all the video sequences saved there.
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Recording time. " Click the Calculate button. Depending on what you have entered, it then displays either the required memory capacity or the possible recording duration. " Click the Close button to close the window. VideoJet 100...
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If you choose to use the ring memory you can select a maximum recording duration of 5 hours for the pre-alarm history in the Video settings field. Recordings during this period are not over-written by current ones. VideoJet 100...
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You can choose between High, Standard and Low. For each resolution the corresponding picture size is: 176 × 144 pixels Standard 352 × 288 pixels High 704 × 288 pixels VideoJet 100...
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Here select the video resolution for recording after an alarm has been triggered. You can choose from High, Standard and Low res- olution. For each resolution the corresponding picture size is: 176 × 144 pixels Standard 352 × 288 pixels High 704 × 288 pixels VideoJet 100...
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When a program is running in the background to make an auto- matic recording on the hard disk of the VideoJet 100, the hard disk symbol changes to act as an indicator. The hard disk symbol is animated to show that recording is in progress.
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Gives the datarate of the recording and varies in dependence on the settings and the amount of data to be transmitted. Default By clicking this button you return all Recording Tasks parameters of the chosen program to the standard settings. VideoJet 100...
Interface settings COM1 and do not have to be changed. Interface settings Baud rate: COM1 Select the value for the data transmission rate in Bit/s. Data bits: Select the number of data bits per character. Stop bits: Select the number of stop bits per character. VideoJet 100...
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Select the value for the data transmission rate in Bit/s. Data bits: Select the number of data bits per character. Stop bits: Select the number of stop bits per character. Parity check: Select the type of parity check. VideoJet 100...
Attention! If you change the IP address and transmit the new configuration to the VideoJet 100, the device can then only be selected via the new address. Subnet mask: Enter the corresponding subnet mask here if the device is to com- municate via a subnet.
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If necessary you can change the base address for the UDP chan- nels used for the video, audio and data transmission. The VideoJet 100 uses 14 channels. For example if your system has a firewall, you will need to authorize data transfer in each of these 14 channels, starting from the base address.
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Enable multilink H.323: In multilink mode, the data stream is duplicated in the VideoJet 100 or in the network (group IP). The data are encoded according to the H.323 standard and are thus compatible with other applications (e.g.
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Keep these numbers at hand in case you need technical assistance. Hardware version: The hardware version number of the VideoJet 100 is displayed. Software version: The software version number of the VideoJet 100 is displayed.
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Configuration with web browser Software update Software update: The VideoJet 100 is designed in such a way that its functions and parameters can be updated with software. In such cases, transmit the updated software package via the selected network to the device.
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Configuration with web browser Configuration download: You can store the configuration setting of the VideoJet 100 on a PC and upload stored configuration settings from a PC to the device. " Click on the button Download. A dialog window is opened.
For this reason, check the proper function of the device after installation and configuration. Only in this way can you be sure that the VideoJet 100 can function correctly in the event of an alarm. Be sure to check at least the following points:...
Screen resolution 1024 × 768 pixels Gateway to the network (Intranet or Internet) Making the In order for the VideoJet 100 to be operated in your network, it has connection to be assigned a valid IP address for your network.
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Operation Protected If the VideoJet 100 is protected against unauthorised use by a VideoJet 100 password, the according message will be displayed first with the request to enter the password. " Enter user or service as username according to the selected pass- word level.
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Depending on the configuration of the transmitter, the alarm infor- mation can be seen always, only in the event of an alarm or also after the end of an alarm. For more information, please contact your system or network administrator. VideoJet 100...
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Click on the button Big picture to see an enlarged image. The browser interpolates the CIF resolution to the monitor size. " Click on the button Small picture to see a small image again. " Click on the button HD Replay resp. DRAM to view recorded sequences. VideoJet 100...
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The possible camera control functions are dependent on the camera type installed and on the configuration of the transmitter. " Click on the button Controls. The window with the control elements for the camera is displayed. If the camera cannot be controlled, the window remains blank. VideoJet 100...
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Operation Audio connection An audio voice link is only possible between one transmitter and one receiver. The VideoJet 100 supports multilink mode with a max- imum of 5 simultaneously connected receivers, whereby an audio voice link is only possible to the first receiver (the first connection set up).
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The recording was started on 12th April at 11.45 and 30 seconds. Saving individual pictures You can save an individual picture from the current visible video sequence whenever you want. " Click on the individual picture (snapshot) button. The chosen pic- ture is saved immediately. VideoJet 100...
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You can then save these snapshots as JPEG files on your computer’s hard disk. " In the internet address field enter the IP address of the VideoJet 100 followed by the command /snap.jpg (e.g. http://192.168.0.12/snap.jpg "...
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Operation Alarm recordings The VideoJet 100 is available in a version with an integral hard disk. The hard disk has a storage capacity of about 20 GB and can be used for the continuous recording of video pictures before and after an alarm.
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Operation Replay 1. Screenshot of a device without hard disk 2. Screenshot of a device with hard disk VideoJet 100...
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Operation You can replay video pictures saved on the hard disk or on the video ring buffer of the VideoJet 100 in the browser window. Besides this you can secure these video pictures as a backup on the computer’s hard disk and convert them into AVI format.
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You can control replay using the buttons below the video picture which control the following functions: Fast back Stop Start replay Pause (interrupt replay) Fast forward VideoJet 100...
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" Click the button to find a video sequence on the hard disk of the VideoJet 100. A dialog box opens. You can set various filters to reduce the number of sequences listed and find the particular recording more efficiently.
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" click into the clock time display of the current replay position (con- centric below the bar) and insert the time (hh:mm:ss) within the recording period at which you want the replay to start. VideoJet 100...
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Backup You can copy the video sequences recorded on the hard disk or on the video ring buffer of the VideoJet 100 to your computer’s hard disk and secure them as a backup. The selected video sequences are stored in a special file format.
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You can save video sequences replayed from the hard disk resp. sequences from the video ring buffer of the VideoJet 100 as AVI files on the hard disk of your computer. The process is similar to recording live pictures. You can use this method to convert video sequences saved on the device’s hard disk into AVI format.
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When a program is running in the background to make an auto- progress matic recording on the hard disk of the VideoJet 100, the hard disk symbol below the live screen video picture changes to act as an indicator (Harddisk activity:).
Installation The VideoJet 100 devices are set in such a way that they set up a connection with one another automatically. For this, they simply have to be installed in a closed network. Proceed as follows to install the VideoJet 100: "...
They serve primarily to decode the video, audio and control data received from a remote transmitter. During the operation of VideoJet 100 with PROVILite or PROVIDo, a wide range of operating and configuration possibilities are offered to you. For further details, refer to the documentation of the soft- ware concerned.
Care and Service Software upload via FTP The VideoJet 100 is designed in such a way that its functions and parameters can be updated with software. In such cases, transmit the updated software package via the network to the device. On ter- mination of the connection, the software will be automatically installed.
Otherwise the VideoJet 100 cannot be addressed via the network. This can have the following causes: The VideoJet 100 is not correctly connected to the network. In this case, check the connecting leads. The VideoJet 100 is not correctly integrated into the network.
Care and Service Maintenance Attention! Never open the housing of the VideoJet 100 or power supply unit. The devices contain no parts which you can repair or replace. Ensure that only qualified, specialist personnel (electrical techni- cians) are permitted to carry out maintenance or repair work or con- tact the VCS Service centre.
Faults – possible causes and remedy The following table is intended to help you in the event of faults to identify the cause of these faults and to remedy them. If you cannot remedy a fault, please contact the VCS Service centre (Support@vcs.com). Problem...
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Audio voice connection is Wait until the connection is free and occupied by another receiver. dial again. VideoJet 100 does not Alarm input not selected. Select alarm input on configuration report an alarm. page Alarm settings. No alarm action selected.
Annex LEDs The VideoJet 100 is equipped with several LEDs which indicate the operating status and can give indications of possible faults: VIDEO Lit green: The video input is busy. INPUTS Not lit: Alarm input inactive. Lit green: Alarm input activated.
Hypertext Markup Language Multiplexer to connect a number of Ethernet units to a 10 Base-T segment ICMP Internet Control Message Protocol Identification: machine readable number or name IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IGMP Internet Group Management Protocol VideoJet 100...
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A video picture that has been digitized at a given resolution See Point-to-point protocol Point-to-point A protocol allowing a computer using TCP/IP to protocol connect directly to the Internet QCIF Quarter CIF, video format with 176 × 144 pixels VideoJet 100...
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Uniform Resource Locator Unshielded Twisted Pair V.24, RS232 A list of definitions for the transmission between DTE and DCE See Wide area network Wide area network A long distance link used to extend or connect remotely located local area networks VideoJet 100...
Annex Application examples Hardware Hub/switch Audio connection via LAN Data (1 receiver) Data VideoJet 100 Microphone VideoJet 100 transmitter receiver Camera Monitor Hardware Hub/switch Audio connection via LAN (several Data receivers) Data VideoJet 100 Microphone transmitter VideoJet 100 receiver Camera...
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Annex Hardware connection via Router e.g. ISDN ISDN/router Router Hub/switch Audio Hub/switch Data Data VideoJet 100 VideoJet 100 Microphone receiver transmitter Monitor Camera Hardware connection via Router e.g. ISDN ISDN/router with Router web browser Hub/switch Hub/switch Data VideoJet 100 Microphone...
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10,000 m Approvals EMC: CE, EN 55103-1, EN 55103-2, EN 55130, EN 55024, EN 61000-3, EN 61000-2, TÜVus, QAS, cTÜVus Dimensions (W × H × D) 165 × 260 × 35 mm Weight approx. 1,300 g (w/o power supply) VideoJet 100...
Index ActiveX Alarm Alarm e-mail Alarm inputs Alarm source Applications Audio connection Audio sensitivity Audio signals Audio voice link Authorisation Backup Base address BMP file Brightness Browser window Cabinet version Calendar clock Camera name Cameras Colour saturation Commissioning VideoJet 100...
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Control outputs Controlled devices Conventions Convert Data interface Data terminal Data transmission rate Date format Delete video sequences Desktop device DIP switches Dome camera Echo Einzelbild Electromagnetic Compatibility E-mail EPROM Examples External sensor External switching voltage False alarms Filename VideoJet 100...
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Index Filter Firmware update Formatting the hard disk Frame rate Front FTP server Function test G.711 Gateway Group IP H.261/H.263 H.323 Help page Identification IGMP Image quality Image refresh Installation Installation conditions IP address JPEG Key switch VideoJet 100...
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Live video images Loudspeaker Low-Voltage Guideline Mail server Main functions Maintenance Manage video sequences Master alarm Memory requirement Microphone MJPEG Monitor Motion alarm Multicast Multicast function Multicast streaming Multilink mode Network Network connection Operation Overview of functions Password Picture resolution VideoJet 100...
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Pre-alarm history Priority Program Programs Protocol Push-button Rear Receiver Recording Recording duration Recording program Regulations Relay Relay outputs Remote control Repair Replay button replay button Replay mode Resolution Ring memory Saturation Sharpness Signal generator Site for installation snap.jpg Snapshot VideoJet 100...
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Storage capacity Storage location Streaming mode Subnet mask Switch relay Symbols Synchronised Terminal program Test Time Time interval Time lapse Time signal Transmission Transmission parameters Typographic conventions UDP channel Unicast Unit name Update Upload file Version Video compression VideoJet 100...
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Index Video reproduction Video sensor Video sources Video transmission rate VideoJet 100...
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