Mitsubishi DX-VS1 User Manual
Mitsubishi DX-VS1 User Manual

Mitsubishi DX-VS1 User Manual

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DX-VS1UE Manual Ver 1.0a
VIDEO SERVER BOX
DX-VS1
User's Manual
THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL IS IMPORTANT TO YOU.
PLEASE READ IT BEFORE USING YOUR VIDEO SERVER BOX.

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  • Page 1 DX-VS1UE Manual Ver 1.0a VIDEO SERVER BOX DX-VS1 User’s Manual THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL IS IMPORTANT TO YOU. PLEASE READ IT BEFORE USING YOUR VIDEO SERVER BOX.
  • Page 2 DX-VS1UE User’s Manual...
  • Page 3 * Windows XP is an abbreviation of Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition and Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation reserved all rights, including copyright, related to this product. Never photocopy or reproduce all or a part of this document without prior consent of Mitsubishi Elec- tric Corporation. DX-VS1UE User’s Manual...
  • Page 4: Important Safeguards

    Important safeguards PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR VIDEO SERVER BOX AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REF- ERENCE. FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS MARKED ON THE VIDEO SERVER BOX. 1. Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2.
  • Page 5 17. Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: (a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. (b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen and inserted into the product. (c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
  • Page 6 Caution and care HEAVY OBJECTS SHOULD NEVER BE PLACED ON THE UNIT(E.G., TV) POWER SOURCE This appliance operates from a power source of 12 V DC (direct current) or 24 V AC (alternating current) only. CONNECTING THE POWER CORD TO THIS APPLIANCE ・...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    I. Introduction ... 8 1. Product Introduction... 8 1) What is DX-VS1UE?... 8 2) Features... 8 2. System Requirement... 9 II. Product Description ... 10 1. Confirmation of the Accessories ... 10 2. DX-VS1UE View and Description ... 11 1) Front View and Description... 11 2) Rear View and Description...
  • Page 8 1) System Configuration ... 37 2) Password Configuration ... 38 3) Network Configuration... 39 4) Security Configuration ... 41 5) Video Configuration ... 46 6) Application Configuration ... 48 7) Pan/tilt/zoom Configuration ... 50 8) Serial Port Configuration... 53 9) Sensor Input Configuration ... 56 10) Alarm Configuration...
  • Page 9: Introduction

    Video server box DX-VS1UE offers the solution of the network type remote surveillance server having many features, such as an internet server, an image compression device, and serial device control. You can operate Mitsubishi digital recorder DX-TL800E or several pan/tilt/zoom cameras through DX-VS1UE remotely.
  • Page 10: System Requirement

    • Notification function under unusual condition- The function makes it possible to transmit im- age taken when something unusual occurs through e-mail or FTP. • Firewall compatible - Even if DX-VS1UE is connected into the network protected by firewall, by the server push function, it is possible to monitor image from outside of the firewall using server- push mode.
  • Page 11: Product Description

    Product Description Confirmation of the Accessories Check that all the supplied accessories listed below are included. item DX-VS1UE Video Server Box Manual DX-VS1UE Setup Guide Crossover LAN cable Crossover cable (Length:1m) Straight LAN cable Straight cable (Length:2m) RS-232C serial cable(Length:1m)for con- RS-232C serial cable necting a digital recorder with DX-VS1UE Plastic Anchor...
  • Page 12: Dx-Vs1Ue View And Description

    DX-VS1UE View and Description 1) Front View and Description connector Sensor 4 pairs of connectors for sensor signal input Ethernet Connector for connecting 10BASE-T Ethernet cable Connector for connecting AC (alternate current) 24V power AC 24V supply unit Connector for connecting DC (direct current) 12V power DC 12V supply unit description...
  • Page 13: Rear View And Description

    2) Rear View and Description connector name Video Input Connector for inputting video signal using BNC cable Switch for designating terminal of video signal of video DIP Switch input BNC connector (Only left switch is used) Video Output Connector For outputting video signal using BNC cable Connector for connecting DX-VS1UE with a digital re- PTZ/DVR/COM corder in order to operate the recorder.
  • Page 14: Leds Of Ethernet Port

    • Neither Yellow LED nor Green LED light up at all. Since DX-VS1UE is in unstable operation, restart DX-VS1 by supplying power again. If DX-VS1UE would not restore regardless of restarting, stop using and contact with store. 4) Description of DIP Switches This is used to designate video signal termination.
  • Page 15 Digital Video Recorder Video signal flows via BNC cable 2. If you monitor real time video through a CCTV monitor as well as a PC, connect a digital recorder to ‘Video Input’ and a CCTV monitor to ‘Video Output.’ And place the left-hand side DIP switch at lower position ‘OFF’ (the side of ‘HI-Z’).
  • Page 16: Dx-Vs1Ue Initial Configuration

    DX-VS1UE Initial Configuration III. Installation Summary • Connect Ethernet cable and supply power to DX-VS1UE on local network for configuration. • Install a setup program of DX-VS1UE in a PC on local network. • Assign an IP address to DX-VS1UE and set administrator condition. •...
  • Page 17 Illustration of the method of connection When you connect a cable to the terminal, fix the screw on the upper part of the terminal com- pletely, after loosening the screw and inserting the cable. Please be careful not to short-circuit adjacent cables.
  • Page 18 When you connect a cable to the terminal, fix the screw on the upper part of the terminal com- pletely, after loosening the screw and inserting the cable. Please be careful not to short-circuit adjacent cables. Also, please don’t twist each cable when wiring. DX-VS1UE User’s Manual...
  • Page 19 ・ The circuit diagram of a sensor terminal. DX-VS1UE User’s Manual...
  • Page 20: Installing Dx-Vs1Ue Setup Program

    Installing DX-VS1UE Setup Program • Copy DX-VS1Setup.exe file from the enclosed CD-ROM • Click the file on your PC to run Setup program. Assigning IP Address and setting Administrator Condition To access DX-VS1UE, you firstly have to assign an appropriate IP address. When you assign an IP address to DX-VS1UE, make sure to use unoccupied IP address.
  • Page 21 To change the IP address, enter the Administrator’s password and press “Change IP Addr.” enter the new IP ad- dress and press “OK.” Button. The “Reboot” button will re- boot the DX-VS1UE. This process takes 10-20 seconds. ・Setting Administrator Conditions To access the Server Configuration Page in DX-VS1UE from the Setup Menu, enter the admin’s password and press the “Start Configuration”...
  • Page 22: Connecting A Digital Recorder To Dx-Vs1Ue

    Connecting a digital recorder to DX-VS1UE 1) Connecting BNC cable Connect one end of BNC cable with the video input connector of DX-VS1UE and the other end with one of video output connector on the rear surface of digital recorder. Use 75ohm(3C-2V type or more) type cable as BNC cable.
  • Page 23 Supplied Connect to RS-232C cable connector rear surface Connect to RX1,TX1,GND of PTZ/DVR/COM terminal serial DX-VS1UE User’s Manual...
  • Page 24: Accessing Dx-Vs1Ue Homepage & Monitoring Real-Time Image

    Accessing DX-VS1UE Homepage & Monitoring Real- time Image After assigning IP address and gateway address, subnet mask, broadcast address to DX-VS1UE properly, you may access DX-VS1UE and monitor real-time image on Internet. Starting Web browser Start your web browser and enter IP address assigned to DX-VS1UE. Then you can see the user login page of DX-VS1UE.
  • Page 25 DVR/PTZ level login page DVR/PTZ control page (refer 5.DVR/PTZ control page) DVR configuration lev- el login page Server configuration level login page DX-VS1UE User’s Manual...
  • Page 26 DVR configuration page (refer to 6.DVR configu- ration page) Server configuration (refer to chapter V “Server Configuration page”) DX-VS1UE User’s Manual page...
  • Page 27: Login Page

    Login Page 1) Login to the simple viewer page This login page is used for authenti- cating registered user. Connect DX- VS1UE, enter each password in both password1 field and password2 field and press “LOGIN” button, you can access to the simple viewer page. Each default value of password1 and password2 is not set respectively (i.e.
  • Page 28: Dx-Vs1Ue Activex

    4) DX-VS1UE ActiveX For monitoring image, ActiveX Control program is required. The program is installed automatically when a user accesses to DX-VS1UE. For ActiveX installation on your PC, just click ‘Yes’ to the question about whether you would like to install and run this program. If you install ActiveX and you can’t see image, confirm that ActiveX is installed properly (File name: Web Camera Server Control).
  • Page 29: Real Time Monitoring At The Simple Viewer Page

    4. Real Time Monitoring at the Simple Viewer Page A user can change the configuration of frame rate, image resolution or color mode by operating the button or bar at the lower part of the simple viewer page. Also, you can monitor image in server push mode by pressing server push button Pressing DVR control button, you are moved to the login page for dvr/ptz control page.
  • Page 30: Pop-Up Menu

    (2) Resolution Select resolution among 720x486, 720x243, 360x243, 180x121 and 90x60. If you select higher reso- lution, you will see image at slower speed because of larger data transmission. (3) Black and White (Gray) mode If you press this button, monochrome image is displayed. Transmission rate in monochrome mode is faster than that in color mode.
  • Page 31: Real Time Monitoring In Server Push Mode

    (5)Save As File This is used to capture image. Still image can be saved in the form of bitmap (*.bmp) file or Wavelet format file (*.eye). Wavelet formatted image file can be seen using Internet Explorer if you’ve in- stalled DX-VS1UE ActiveX on your PC. The image shown at the moment when you click the menu is saved.
  • Page 32: Dvr/Ptz Control Page

    DVR/PTZ Control Page You cannot only monitor image but also operate a digital recorder connected with DX-VS1UE re- motely. Besides, you can operate pan/tilt/zoom function of a camera with pan/tilt/zoom mechanism, if the camera is connected to DX-VS1UE. Furthermore, you can select resolution, frame rate and color mode similar to the Simple Viewer Page. If you press DVR configuration button, you are moved to the login page for DVR configuration page illustrated at the next section.
  • Page 33: Digital Recorder Control Mechanism

    Pan Left Pan Right Focus Far Focus Near Zoom WIDE Zoom TELE User button A User button B User button C User button D 2) Digital Recorder Control mechanism The Middle part group is used to control digital recorder. Each of buttons has the functions illustrated below.
  • Page 34 Enter Set the setting item on search screen of digital recorder. Search Display the search menu to search image. Split/Sequence Show image in split or sequential mode. Zoom Zoom in displayed image Displays image of the camera with the corresponding camera num- ber assigned.
  • Page 35: Dvr Configuration Page

    DVR Configuration Page This page is used for not only monitoring image but also using several functions of DVR such as power on/off, recording, timer recording, lock, password lock and etc. In addition, you can select frame rate, resolution and color mode similarly with the Simple Viewer Page.
  • Page 36 Move back to previous screen on the menu screen of digital Back recorder. Enter Set the setting item on the setting screen of digital recorder. Power ON/OFF Power on or off DX-VS1UE Recording Stop Stop recording Recording Start Start recording Timer Recording ON Enable timer recording.
  • Page 37: Server Configuration Page

    Server Configuration Page This page is for administrator of DX-VS1UE. Administrator can manage DX-VS1UE remotely. Also. This page can be accessed from the Setup Program by pressing “Start Configuration” button. Administrator Login 1) Access from the Setup Program Firstly, select MAC address or IP address of DX-VS1UE listed in the Setup Program. After that, enter the password for server configuration page (default password is “admin”) and press the “Start Con- figuration button”.
  • Page 38: Description On Setting Items

    *VSB is the abbreviation for digital video recorder Video Server Box. After setting time and date manually at the System Configuration, please don’t reboot DX-VS1 within one minute. If you reboot within one minute, your setting would not be applied. Slightly delayed time may be set depending on network environment.
  • Page 39: Password Configuration

    (6) Reboot (Forcibly) In case there is some problem on DX-VS1UE, you can reboot DX-VS1UE without disconnecting power from DX-VS1UE. 2) Password Configuration You can set passwords for the simple viewer page, dvr/ptz control page, DVR configuration page and server configuration page in this menu.
  • Page 40: Network Configuration

    IP address again. (2) Select Network Interface This is used to select proper netw ork interface with which DX-VS1 UE is connected. If DX-VS1UE is connected with Internet dedicated line, cable modem line or LAN environment, yo u should select network interface as ‘Ethernet’.
  • Page 41 (3) Ethernet Interface Administrator can set up IP ad- dress, subnet mask, broadcast address, gateway address, and DNS addresses of DX-VS1UE. For broadcast address, admin- istrator can set it automatically by clicking “Get From Net- mask” button after assigning IP address and subnet mask.
  • Page 42: Security Configuration

    (4) xDSL Interface If DX-VS1UE is connected on x DSL line and needs PPPoE proce ss, administrator should select net work interface as ‘xDSL (PPPo E)’. And administrator should set user ID and password for PPPoE. ID and password may be acquired D and password may be acquired from your ISP that installed the line.
  • Page 43 X1 in this manual. And X2 is for the second byte, X3 is for the third byte, and X4 is for the fourth byte. IP address is constructed as follows. IP address construction in binary number of each bit xxxxxxxx (8 bit): X1 xxxxxxxx (8 bit): X2 E.g.
  • Page 44 Network masking point (0 to 31) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 0 E.g. Network masking on the 8 bit (8): 11111111.
  • Page 45 mask on host ID part (X4: the fourth byte). Masking on X4 Byte (128) (192) (224) (240) (248) Masked Free Free Free Free Masked Free Free Free Masked Free Free Masked Free Masked Masked Masked Masked The most common case is to make subnet through network masking, and it is to divide a network into some smaller network.
  • Page 46 Masking Point Masked bit (Network ID) From the first bit to the second bit From the first bit to the third bit From the first bit to the 8 From the first bit to the 9 From the first bit to the 16 From the first bit to the 17 From the first bit to the 24 From the first bit to the 24...
  • Page 47: Video Configuration

    (2) Image Encryption Mode Administrator can restrict people who can receive images from DX-VS1UE.If “Image Encryption Mode” is enabled and a pin number is assigned, the assigned pin number must be entered after ac- cessing a viewer page to monitor image. Encryption PIN (number or character) should be composed of up to 9 alpha-numeral characters.
  • Page 48 (4) Advanced Video Configuration By Clicking “Advanced Configuration” button, you can access the advanced video configuration page where you can set detailed conditions. Calibration Parameters Administrator manipulates screen set- tings by adjusting brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, horizontal line shift, and vertical line shift from the menu. Video Information Display Op- tions Administrator can set caption on real...
  • Page 49: Application Configuration

    6) Application Configuration This page is used to set e-mail and file transmission function. (1) Recipient E-mail Address This is used to designate a person to receive E-mail. (2) Sender’s E-mail Address This is used to put a person’s e-mail ad- dress that is considered as the e-mail sender.
  • Page 50 mail is sent when the sensor1 detects events. (To use sensor input detection, a sensor should be con- nected to DX-VS1UE. If administrator clicks on periodic sending, e-mail is sent periodically every preset time. The interval may be modified.) File name: Regarding the file name of images sent in MD or Sensor event, the file name is decided combining all options.
  • Page 51: Pan/Tilt/Zoom Configuration

    (6) FTP event configuration Administrator can set transmission conditions, image resolution, and file name. The setting method of image resolution, filename, and transmission conditions of FTP is the same as that of e-mail. Transmission Performance of E-mail and FTP DX-VS1UE can send e-mail once per five minutes at most in case administrator set DX-VS1UE to send e-mail periodically.
  • Page 52 (3) Pan Reverse Mode Function This is the function reversed Pan movement, in case of hanging a camera from the ceiling. (4) Tilt Reverse Mode Function This is the function reversed Tilt movement, in case of hanging a camera from the ceiling. (5) Advanced Pan/tilt/zoom Configuration By Clicking “Advanced Configuration”...
  • Page 53 Set interval time. This value is the time interval between when a camera gets to one preset point and when the camera starts to move to the next preset point. You should set sufficient time so that you can monitor im- age.
  • Page 54: Serial Port Configuration

    8) Serial Port Configuration This page is used to select a communi- cation protocol among listed ones. (1) Serial Port Selection Administrator selects a serial port to set. DX-VS1UE has three serial ports. Serial#1 and Serial#2 are RS232-C interface ports, and Serial#3 is a RS422/RS485 interface port.
  • Page 55 PTZ Command for Manual Script 1. Escape Characters Special command Hexadecimal character Decimal character Character Break character End of current packet & Special operation 2. Special command (Followed by #) Address assigned by pan/tilt/zoom configuration Acceleration rate selected by user Checksum calculation method x = 0 Sum of entire frame, size = 1byte...
  • Page 56 6. Example The case where the character sequence of “Hello! Transmitting Command: Example of description in characters: Example of description in hexadecimal characters: Example of description in decimal characters: 7. ASCII Code Table ASCII ASCII “ ASCII Space ASCII ASCII ASCII ASCII ASCII...
  • Page 57: Sensor Input Configuration

    9) Sensor Input Configuration This page is used to set sensor input status. This is related with E-mail and FTP function and Alarm preset func- tion. (1) Device Type for Input Ports Administrator defines active state of 4 digital input ports. If you connect normal open type device to input port, you should select “NO (Normal Open).”...
  • Page 58: Customizing

    “Application Configuration” page and “Alarm Configuration” page. If event keeps arising, DX- VS1UE sends images without duplicating regardless of overlapped time setting. The resolution of the image is fixed as 360x243. ※ Depending on the load condition of network or server, there is the possibility that fewer pic- tures are transmitted than usual.
  • Page 59: Detailed Specifications Of Dx-Vs1Ue

    Appendix 1 Detailed Specifications of DX-VS1UE 1. Hardware General Power Consumption External Power Operation temperature Operation humidity Dimension Weight 32bit RISC Embedded Processor Flash memory 8M bytes Main Memory 16M bytes Embedded Linux 2. Video and Compression Video signal system NTSC/PAL Video input 1 input BNC connector...
  • Page 60: Misc Functions And I/O

    4. Convenient functions and I/O Pan/tilt/zoom 1ch RS-232C/RS-422/RS-485 Control Digital recorder 1ch RS-232C Control Sensor input 4 inputs support, DC4.5~13.2V 1.6~20mA Alarm Motion detection Automatic e-mail transmission Automatic image transmission via FTP Security Password (user authentication-based) IP filtering (secure mode) Image encryption mode Convenient functions Image quality control (10levels) Periodical image transmission (E-Mail, FTP)
  • Page 61: Serial Connection With Digital Recorder

    Appendix 2 Serial connection with digital recorder When you connect this equipment with Mitsubishi digital recorder using serial connection, use the supplied serial cable. If you can’t use the supplied serial cable due to installation location, connect in accordance with the setting illustrated below.
  • Page 62: Frequently Asked Questions

    Appedix 3 Frequently Asked Questions 1. The feature of DX-VS1UE Q. What is the DX-VS1UE? A. Video server box DX-VS1UE offers the solution of the network type remote surveillance server having many features, such as an internet server, and a picture compression device, serial device control.
  • Page 63: Installation And Operation Of Dx-Vs1Ue

    Q. Is there any pan/tilt/zoom functions in DX-VS1UE? A. DX-VS1UE has Pan/tilt/zoom setting functions in its software. If a camera with pan/tilt/zoom functions is connected to DX-VS1UE, direction of camera lens can be changed and zoom in/out can be executed remotely by setting in the homepage of DX-VS1UE. A pan/tilt/zoom camera is connectable with RS232C, RS422, and RS485 communication in- terface.
  • Page 64 When many DX-VS1UE are especially connected to the network of narrow bandwidth, this state may happen. Q. When a firewall is in a network, can you install DX-VS1UE and can operate it? A. In order for DX-VS1UE to transmit data and a picture, the default port number of 80 8080 needs to be vacant.
  • Page 65 A. There is a function with which you can control a digital recorder on-line through DX- VS1UE. DX-VS1UE is connected with a digital recorder via RS232-C. Mitsubishi DX- TL800E can be used as a digital recorder that you can operate through DX-VS1UE.
  • Page 66 Q. Regarding the setup program, if one of DX-VS1UE is chosen from the list box and the Reboot button or Start Configuration button is clicked, the setup program returns a message like “No response.” A. If the IP address of the DX-VS1UE you selected is not included in the subnet to which your PC belongs, the setup program returns a message like “No response”.
  • Page 67 Vorsichtsmaßnahmen und Pflege STELLEN SIE NIEMALS SCHWERE OBJEKTE AUF DAS GERÄT (z.B. FERNSEHER) SPANNUNGSVERSORGUNG Dieses Gerät arbeitet nur mit einer Spannungsquelle von 12 V DC (Gleichspannung) oder 24 V AC (Wechselspannung). ANSCHLIESSEN DES NETZKABELS AN DIESES GERÄT ・ Bei Verwendung des mitgelieferten Netzteiles oder einer 12V DC Spannungsquelle: Stellen Sie sicher, das Sie das (+) Kabel und das (-) Kabel der Spannungsquelle polungsrichtig an das +12V Terminal und das GND Terminal anschließen.
  • Page 68 ATTENTION UN OBJET LOURD NE DEVRA JAMAIS ETRE PLACE SUR L UNITE (e.g. TV) ALIMENTATION L’appareil fonctionne depuis une alimentation de 12 V DC (courant direct) ou 24 V AC (courant alternatif) seulement. CONNECTION DU CORDON SECTEUR DE L APPAREIL ・...
  • Page 69 Precauciones NO COLOQUE NUNCA OBJETOS PESADOS SOBRE LA UNIDAD (E.G., TV) FUENTE DE ALIMENTACIÓN Este aparato solo funciona mediante una fuente de alimentación de 12 V DC (direct current) o 24 V AC (alternating current) CONECTAR EL CABLE DE ALIMENTACIÓN AL APARATO ・...
  • Page 70 Precauzioni e cura NON PORRE ALCUN OGGETTO PESANTE SOPRA L’APPARECCHIO (per esempio TV) TENSIONE DI ALIMENTAZIONE Alimentare l’apparecchio solo con tensione di 12 Volt DC (corrente continua), o 24 Volt AC (corrente alternata). COLLEGAMENTO DEL CAVO DI ALIMENTAZIONE ・ Quando si utilizza un adattatore di tensione AC/DC o una tensione a 12 Volt continui: Essere sicuri di collegare correttamente le polarità...
  • Page 71 VEILIGHEIDSMAATREGELEN EN ONDERHOUD PLAATS GEEN ZWARE VOORWERPEN OP DIT APPARAAT (bijv. monitoren) VOEDINGSBRON Dit apparaat werkt alleen op een voedingsbron van 12 V DC (direct current) of 24 V AC (alternating current). AANSLUITEN VAN HET NETSNOER AAN DIT APPARAAT ・ Wanneer gebruik wordt gemaakt van de bijgeleverde AC adapter of 12-V DC voedingsbron: Let op dat u de positieve pool (+) en de negatieve pool (-) van het netsnoer achtereenvolgens aansluit op de +12V aansluiting en de GND (aarde aansluiting) van dit apparaat.
  • Page 72 Säkerhetsinformation PLACERA ALDRIG NÅGOT TUNGT OVANPÅ VIDEO SERVERN BOXEN (t.ex.., en TV) MATNINGSSPÄNNING Denna Video Server Box kan spänningsmatas med antingen 12 V DC eller 24 V AC . ANSLUTNING AV MATNINGSSPÄNNINGEN ・ Vid användning av den medlevererade AC adaptern eller 12-V DC : Kontrollera att den positiva (+) sladden på...
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