ACTi V11 Quick Installation Manual

Introduction
This guide contains all the information you need to quickly setup
the Video Encoder. For detailed information on installations or
operations, please refer to the Hardware Manual and Firmware
Manual on ACTi website (www.acti.com).
Device Overview
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Audio Input / Output
Reset Button
1 5
Connector
Video In Connector DC 12V Power Connector
2 6
Power LED Ethernet Port
3 7
Video In Activity LED
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Step 1: Unpack the Device
Check if the package comes with the following items:
Video Encoder
Step 2: Mount the Device
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The device can be directly mounted
on a surface, such as walls.
Attach the 4 supplied screws to
secure the device.
Step 3: Connect the Device
Basic Connection Example
PC
Mounting Screw Terminal Blocks
Pack
• Power
• Audio
Power Source
(optional)
Analog Camera
PoE Switch
Step 4: Access the Device
On Network with DHCP Server / Router (Automatic IP)
1. Connect the device and the PC within the same network segment.
Once connected, an IP address will be assigned to the Encoder.
2. Find the Encoder via Windows Explorer or IP Utility.
By Windows Explorer
a. Go to Start > My
Computer > Network.
b. Double-click on the device name.
By IP Utility
a. Download IP Utility
from our website
(www.acti.com).
b. Run IP Utility to
start searching for
network devices.
c. Click the IP address
of the Encoder.
3. The Web Configurator appears with the IP address of the Encoder
on the URL bar. Login to access the Encoder.
Note: For full functionality, it is recommended to use Microsoft Internet Explorer
When using non-IE browsers, free 3 rd party software plug-ins may be required.
Refer to the device Firmware Manual for more information.
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