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M9571A, Sep. 2005

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  • Page 1 9540 IP Camera User Manual M9571A, Sep. 2005...
  • Page 2 Software Version 4.20 © 2005 DVTel, Inc. All rights reserved. By providing this document, DVTel, Inc. is not making any representations regarding the correctness or completeness of its contents and reserves the right to alter this document at any time without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Related Documentation ..................v Related DVTel Products ..................v Support ........................ v Chapter 1 Overview ....................1 About the 9540 IP Camera ..................2 Physical Characteristics ..................2 Security ......................2 Video ......................2 Shipment ......................3 Casing Description ....................3 Chapter 2 Configuring and Installing the IP Camera ..........

  • Page 4: Preface

    Preface The 9540 IP Camera User Manual presents information and procedures on installing, configuring, and using the DVTel 9540 IP Camera.

  • Page 5: Who Should Read This Manual

    Local area networks (LANs) and basic IP data communication concepts and practices How to Use this Manual This manual contains all the information needed to install, configure, and use a 9540 IP Camera unit. Contents The 9540 IP Camera User Manual is divided into the following chapters: 1.

  • Page 6: Related Documentation

    All these documents are contained on the CD shipped with the unit. Related DVTel Products You may use the 9540 IP Camera units with the Latitude NVMS system. Support If you encounter any problems after reading this manual, contact your local distributor or DVTel representative.

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Overview

    Overview The 9540 is the world’s first IP camera to support both interlaced and progressive scan video, delivering high quality images to both analog and digital monitors. This professional IP camera renders true undistorted 4CIF resolution on computer screens and 60 fields/second full-motion display on analog monitors in NTSC (50 fields/second in PAL).

  • Page 8: About The 9540 Ip Camera

    About the 9540 IP Camera The 9540 IP Camera integrates a video camera and an Ethernet video encoder into one compact enclosure. It is based on the 7600 Series VSIP encoders and the Pixim digital video sensor. Physical Characteristics The 9540 IP Camera offers the following features:...

  • Page 9: Shipment

    The 9540 IP Camera Quick Install Guide Casing Description The 9540 IP Camera electronics are enclosed in a non-weatherproof steel casing that should not be used outdoors. The camera’s side and front panels contain an auto iris lens adaptor and a locking...
  • Page 10 System status Video output Input/output Reset RJ-45 Ethernet...

  • Page 11: Configuring And Installing The Ip Camera

    Configuring and Installing the IP Camera To prepare your 9540 IP Camera unit for operation, you will need to perform the following steps: Basic configuration, mainly for communication and serial connection Physical installation in its final location Alarm configuration (optional)

  • Page 12: Configuring The Camera

    Note: The maximum length of this cable should be 82 feet (25 meters). 9. Connect the other end of the second cable into an Ethernet device (for example, a switch) or a computer. 10.Power the 9540 IP Camera camera by plugging the injector’s power cord into an AC outlet.

  • Page 13: Setting Camera Parameters

    Setting Camera Parameters The first step in installing a 9540 camera is to change its IP address to ensure compatibility with an existing network. The camera’s default IP address is based on the APIPA service and will be in the range 169.254.X.Y, where X and Y are based on the MAC address of the individual unit;...
  • Page 14 The unit should reboot with its new network configuration. 12.In the Units tab, click Discover. The new 9540 IP Camera unit should appear. The initial configuration of the unit is now complete. You can configure the unit further with either Device Configurator or Latitude NVMS. See the products’ user manuals for...

  • Page 15: Using The Encoders

    Forward I/O. 6. Uncheck Forward Serial Port Data. Note: You must clear this check box since the 9540 does not have a serial port. 7. Click Connect. You should now be able to see video on the analog monitor connected to the decoder.

  • Page 16: Installing The Camera

    There are two input and one output terminals. The 9540 can generate and receive alarms. A typical configuration, in which an event sensor is connected to the 9540 camera and an alarm system to a 7501D, is shown in the diagram below.

  • Page 17: Performing A Hardware Reset

    (listed in Appendix A on page 26). All user-defined values are therefore lost. Following a reset, you will need to reprogram the 9540 IP camera (for instance, its IP address and VSIP port) for proper operation within its network.
  • Page 18 The following power-up conditions on the system status LED are abnormal: LED not lit—Check the power supply and cabling. If power is available and the LED stays off, call DVTel Technical Support for assistance. Steady red LED—There is an internal error that prevents the device from starting normally.

  • Page 19: Using The Web Interface

    Using the Web Interface You can access the 9540 IP camera with a web browser for live viewing and configuration.

  • Page 20: Getting Started

    ActiveX component. If the component is not installed, you will not be able to view video. To use the web interface: 1. Start your Internet web browser. 2. In the Address box, enter the IP address of your 9540 camera. Navigation pane The left pane of the web interface contains links to three sections: Quick Status—Presents basic information on the unit...

  • Page 21: Configuring The Device

    3. To access the quick status or live video, click the item in the navigation pane. 4. To configure the device: a. Expand the Configuration tree by clicking the plus (+) sign to its left, then make the necessary changes. b.
  • Page 22 IP Firmware Update—Enables/disables firmware upgrade via the network. HTTP Access—Enables/disable access to the web interface of the unit. If you block this access, you will be able to configure the 9540 only with Device Configurator or the CLI. Secure HTTP Access—Enables/disables access to the web interface of the unit in a secure SSL context.

  • Page 23: System Status

    System Status The system status information indicates the current values of internal 9540 IP camera parameters, including the unit’s serial number and firmware version. Network The Network menu allows you to configure several parameters to ensure compatibility between the 9540 IP Camera and its IP network. The parameters are: DHCP Configuration—Used to enable or disable the use of DHCP (dynamic host...

  • Page 24: Video

    You can configure various parameters related to video encoding, the video sensor, and motion detection. Common The parameter common to all video functions of the 9540 IP camera is: Video Standard—The analog display standard. Encoders For each video stream, the following additional parameters can be configured:...
  • Page 25 Target Bit Rate—The maximum number of bits per second generated by the unit. Valid bit rates range from 10 to 4000 kbps. Target Frame Rate—The maximum number of frames per seconds (fps) that will be encoded and transferred by the encoder. This parameter can be set to 1 to 7, 10, 15, or 30 fps in NTSC mode and 1 to 6, 8, 12, or 25 fps in PAL mode.
  • Page 26 Sensor Preset—A grouping of low-level parameters related to luminosity and level of detail in the video image. The presets are: Normal—For interior or exterior scenes, with a lot of details and low contrasts. Indoor—Less luminosity and details than Normal. Outdoor—More luminosity and details than Normal. Fluorescent—For interior scenes lit with tungsten fluorescents.

  • Page 27: Vsip

    You can set the following parameters related to the VSIP communication protocol: VSIP Port—The port used by the device to communicate with the camera. The default value of all DVTel VSIP units is 5510 Note: VSIP ports 9541, 65500, and those under 1024 are reserved and should not be used, not even...

  • Page 28: System Time

    VSIP Multicast IP Address—The IP address used by the unit to listen for VSIP queries. The default multicast address is 224.16.32.1 and should not be changed. VSIP Discovery IP Address—The IP address used by the unit to make its presence known using the broadcast method.

  • Page 29: Viewing Live Video

    Note: Unless you need to use a specific port, it is recommended to keep the default value for the Local Video IP Port. The Local Audio IP Port is not used by the 9540. Local Video IP Port—The port number on your computer that will receive video.
  • Page 30 With an embedded window, the video will be displayed directly on the web page:...

  • Page 31: Appendix A Factory Default Configuration

    Factory Default Configuration...
  • Page 32 The 9540 IP Camera is programmed at the factory with the following configuration: Type Configuration Access management User accounts: Disabled Telnet sessions: Enabled IP firmware update: Enabled Global security profile: Disabled SSL passkey: <empty> Network DHCP configuration: Disabled IP address: 169.254.*.* (MAC address of the camera) Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0...

  • Page 33: Appendix Bdhcp Support And Apipa Service

    DHCP Support and APIPA Service DHCP (dynamic host configuration protocol) allows devices and computers connected to a network to automatically get a valid IP configuration from a dedicated server. The APIPA (automatic private IP addressing) service, available on the Windows operating systems, enables a device to assign itself a temporary IP address.
  • Page 34 At startup, a VSIP unit searches for a valid IP network configuration. The network configuration for VSIP units consists of: An IP address A subnet mask A gateway The unit first searches its local memory. If no configuration is found, it tries to contact a DHCP server.

  • Page 35: Appendix Ccli Access

    CLI Access You may need to access the command line interface (CLI) of an edge device to perform troubleshooting tasks, typically with the assistance of a DVTel, Inc. customer service specialist. The CLI is hierarchically organized, with menus, sub-menus, and...
  • Page 36 You can access the CLI with the Device Configurator tool, through the Telnet utility. Note: Ensure that your computer and the 9540 IP Camera device are in the same IP subnet. To enter the CLI with Telnet: 1. Open Device Configurator.

  • Page 37: Appendix D Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications...
  • Page 38 The below table contains technical specifications for the 9540 IP camera: Sensor/Lens Imaging device 0.33 inch (0.84 cm) digital sensor Dynamic range 95 dB typical; 120 dB maximum Sensor resolution 742 (H) x 554 (V) Scanning system Progressive 525 NTSC lines (625 in PAL)

  • Page 39: Appendix Erj-45 Ethernet Cables

    RJ-45 Ethernet Cables...
  • Page 40 Depending on whether the 9540 IP camera is integrated on a network or not, the Ethernet cable varies: If on a network, use a straight-through cable. To link it directly to a computer, use a crossover cable. Here is the bottom view of the RJ-45 connectors on a straight-through cable:...

  • Page 41: Index

    Index access management 15 gateway 18 account, user 15 global security profile 16 address, IP. See IP address. GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) 22 administrator account 15 alarm configuration 10 APIPA service 7 hardware reset 11 HTTP access 16 HTTP settings for the web interface 22 bit rate video 19 I/O, alarm 10...
  • Page 42 preventing web interface firmware update 16 accessing with a password 15 Telnet access 16 after a firmware update 14 – web interface access 16 for configuration 15 HTTP settings 22 – live video 23 opening 14 Quality of Service (QoS) 11 preventing access 16 secure access 16 rate control 19...

  • Page 43: Compliance

    Council Directive 89/336/ECC, Article 4a. Conformity is declared by the application of EN55022 Class A (CISPR 22). This is to certify that the DVTel 9540 IP Camera is shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/ECC,...

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