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  • Page 1 Video Decoder Operation Manual CMIPVM20...
  • Page 2 Before reading this manual This operation manual contains basic instructions on installing and using DirectNET Video Decoder. Users who are using this product for the first time, as well as users with experience using comparable products, must read this operation manual carefully before use and heed to the warnings and precautions contained herein while using the product.
  • Page 3 Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Important Safeguards 13. Servicing Do not attempt to service this equipment yourself. Refer all servicing to 1. Read Instructions qualified service personnel. All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the 14. Damage requiring Service appliance is operated.
  • Page 4 Before reading this manual In-Text Symbol Type Description Caution Important information concerning a specific function. Note Useful information concerning a specific function. User’s Caution Statement Caution: Any changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 5 © 2018 Costar Video Systems Costar Video Systems reserves all rights concerning this operation manual. Use or duplication of this operation manual in part or whole without the prior consent of Costar Video Systems is strictly prohibited. Contents of this operation manual are subject to change without prior notice for reasons such as functionality enhancements.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Part 1 - Introduction Product Features ................8 Accessories .
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Part 4 - Appendix System Log Types ............... . . 29 Error Code Types .

  • Page 8: Part 1 - Introduction

    Part 1 - Introduction Product Features This Video Decoder compresses live video from network cameras and transmits the video over Ethernet connections. This device offers the following features: • 16 composite video output connectors (HDMI, VGA, CVBS) • Real time network surveillance • H.264 and H.265 compression algorithm • DirectNET and iNEX protocol supported • Convenient firmware upgrades using usb ports...
  • Page 9 Part 1 - Introduction Video Decoder Connection Diagram IP Camera Video Decoder CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. CAUTION CAUTION DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

  • Page 10: Accessories

    Part 1 - Introduction Accessories Upon unpacking the product, check the contents inside to ensure that all the following contents are included. • Video Decoder • Manual Overview Front Panel Power LED Network LED Factory Reset Switch 1 Power LED Displays system operating status 2 Network LED Displays network connection status...

  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    Part 1 - Introduction Rear Panel DC12V In Network + PoE Power In Video Out USB (2 Ports) 1 DC12V In Connect the two wires of the power adapter to these ports. Be careful not to cross the DC12V and ground (GND) wires. Booting will commence once connected to a power supply.

  • Page 12: Rear Panel Connections

    Part 1 - Introduction Rear Panel Connections Power Cable Connection Monitor Connection Connect to the VGA OUT or HDMI port. This video decoder does not feature a separate power on/ off button and will turn on the moment power is supplied. Connect the connector(12V) of adapter to the video decoder and then connect the AC power cable of adapter to the power outlet.
  • Page 13 Part 1 - Introduction Connections on the Rear Panel 12V Power CVBS Monitor DirectNET Gigabit PoE Switch VGA Monitor Camera HDMI Monitor DirectNET NVR...

  • Page 14: Part 2 - Getting Started

    Part 2 - Getting Started Login To log out, bring up the Live menu and click on (Log out) using the mouse. Configuring the video decoder’s settings and other functions require an authorized user login. Bring up the Live menu and click on (Login) using the mouse.

  • Page 15: Live Mode

    Part 2 - Getting Started Live Mode Live Menu Place the mouse pointer on the top of the screen while in Live mode to bring up the Live menu. Previous Group, Layout Display Select Camera Next Group Sequence Setup Status Indication Login 1 Layout Used to change the screen layout to single screen, corridor format, 1X2, 2x2, 3x3, or 4x4.
  • Page 16 Part 2 - Getting Started 5 Sequence 6 Setup Initiates Sequence while in Live mode. To exit, select Used to access the Setup menu. Sequence once more. The icon is displayed on 7 Status Indication the upper right part of the screen while Sequence is in Displays system status icons.
  • Page 17 Part 2 - Getting Started While in PTZ mode, place the mouse pointer close to the bottom PTZ Control edge of the screen to display the PTZ Tools window. While in Live mode, right-click on the mouse on the camera screen and select PTZ from the context menu.

  • Page 18: Event Monitoring

    Part 2 - Getting Started While in the PTZ Tools window, select the icon to display the PTZ Camera Pan and Tilt Move to Preset window. Select a preset to move the current PTZ camera to the selected preset’s position. Zoom In/Out Focus Near / Far IRIS Open / Close...

  • Page 19: Covert Camera

    Part 2 - Getting Started Covert Camera Context Menu Access Use this feature to assign Covert Camera View permissions. While in Live mode, ,right-click on the mouse to access the Context menu. Navigate to Camera Setup > Registration and designate cameras as Covert 1 or Covert 2.

  • Page 20: Part 3 - Configuration

    Change the setting and then select Apply or OK to save Part 3 - Configuration the change. To apply default settings, select the Default button located on the left bottom corner of the setup window. Menu Use Information contained in this section (Menu Use) applies to all Text Input via Virtual Keyboard other instructions found throughout Part 3 - Configuration.

  • Page 21: Mouse

    Part 3 - Configuration Mouse Selecting Setup Import does not change the settings below. Using a mouse makes it easy to configure the settings. A mouse lets you make selections faster and use its wheel to • Time-related settings (Date/Time, Time Zone, and Use scroll through long menus.

  • Page 22: Date/Time

    Part 3 - Configuration Date/Time User se this option to register users and assign permissions. • Date Format/Time Format: Used to change the system’s date and time formats. • Time Zone: Used to designate the system’s time zone. Select + Group and enter a group name. A group name can be up to 15 characters in length.
  • Page 23 Part 3 - Configuration Select a group for the user and then enter a password. The password can be up to 16 characters in length and Time Zone: Used to designate the system’s time zone. Select OK. Configure Auto Login and Auto Logout settings. Select Apply or OK to exit.
  • Page 24 Part 3 - Configuration Group Permissions System Shutdown May shutdown the system from the system menu. Upgrade May upgrade the system from the system menu (System Setup). PTZ Control May control PTZ cameras. Covert Camera View May access covert cameras in Live mode. Covert Camera Setup May configure convert camera settings.

  • Page 25: Camera Setup

    Part 3 - Configuration Camera Setup NVR Scan : If the Scan setting is set to NVR, you can scan for a NVR to Refer to the Menu Use on page 20 for basic information connect to the video decoder by pressing the Scan button on using the Setup menus.
  • Page 26 Part 3 - Configuration Camera Scan : Device Registration If Scan setting is set to Camera, you can scan for iNEX Registering a device requires an authorized user login. Select protocol camera to connect to the video decoder by pressing a user, enter the password, and then select OK.

  • Page 27: Display Setup

    Part 3 - Configuration Display Setup Changing Channels Refer to the Menu Use on page 20 for basic information Select Device scan window - Status to change the on using the Setup menus. registered camera channel. Show OSD (On Screen Display) information on the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 28: Monitor

    Part 3 - Configuration Monitor Configure monitor-related settings. • Mode: Select Full Sequence or Cameo Sequence. • Interval: Select between 3 secs and 2 mins. For more information on Sequence, refer to the Full Sequence on page 16. • Event Monitoring On: With Event Monitoring enabled, video feed from the camera configured to start recording when an event occurs is shown on the screen.
  • Page 29 Part 4 - Appendix Part 4 - Appendix System Log Types Boot Up Login System Shutdown Logout Restart Setup Begin Upgrade Success Setup End Upgrade Error Setup Import Power Failure Setup Import Failure Time Changed Setup Export Time Zone Change Setup Export Failure Time Sync.
  • Page 30 Part 4 - Appendix Error Code Types Upgrade Error Codes Type Type Unknown Error USB Storage Device Mount Failure Incorrect File Version USB Storage Device File Read Failure Incorrect OS Version USB Storage Device File Copy Failure Incorrect Software Version USB Device Not Connected Incorrect Kernel Version USB Storage Device in Use...
  • Page 31 Part 4 - Appendix RTP via TCP Not Supported by Network Device Network Unavailable Host Different Network Zone: Unable to Access Socket Error Connection Timeout Unknown CODEC Forced Disconnection by Network Device .jpeg CODEC (not supported) Network Device Host Terminated .mpeg4 CODEC (not supported) Unable to Route to Network Device Host Unsupported Resolution...
  • Page 32 Part 4 - Appendix Specifications Model CMIPVM20 Output 16 ch Compression H.264, H.265 Video 3840x2160 (Only for HDMI), 2560 x 1440, 1920x1200, 1920x1080, Resolution 1680x1050, 1600x1200 Bitrate Control Video Output HDMI, VGA, CVBS Ethernet 10M/100M/1Gbps Inputs/ DC12V Input Terminal Blocks...
  • Page 33 COSTAR VIDEO SYSTEMS 101 Wrangler, Suite 201 Coppell, Texas 75019 Phone: (469) 635-6800 Fax: (469) 635-6822 Toll-free: (888) 694-7827...

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