Summary of Contents for Securgen NE-VS201
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Page 1: Video Server
Video Server Digital Encoder & Decoder User Manual NE-VS201 model no. Please carefully read these instructions before using this product. Save this manual for future use. - Page 3 The information in this publication is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind. The entire risk arising out of the use of this information remains with recipient. In no event shall SECURGEN be liable for any direct, consequential, incidental, special, punitive, or other damages whatsoever...
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Page 4: Important Safeguards
Important Safeguards Read Instructions Read all of the safety and operating instructions before using the product. Retain Instructions Save these instructions for future reference. Attachments / Accessories Do not use attachments or accessories unless recommended by the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards, damage product and void warranty. Installation Do not place or mount this product in or on an unstable or improperly supported location. - Page 5 Installation and Storage • Install electricity wiring carefully. Please note that input electricity to the unit is at tolerance of DC 12V 10%. • Do not install the camera in areas of extreme temperatures in excess of the allowable range. (-50°C ~50°C / -58°F ~ 122°F) •...
- Page 6 Warning DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. DO NOT OPEN THE HOUSING. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY. Caution C A U T I O N RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
- Page 7 Securgen will warrant all otherwise out of warranty replacement parts and repairs for 90 days from the date of Securgen shipment. The above warranty is the sole warranty made by Securgen and is in lieu of all other warranties by Securgen express and implied, including without limitation the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
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Page 8: Table Of Contents
Network Cable ...................... 16 Power Connection ....................16 Ethernet Cable Connection .................. 16 Camera Finder ..................17 Securgen IP Finder ....................... 17 Finding IP Devices ....................17 Default Username and Password ................ 17 Changing the Network Type ..................18 Setup & Configuration ................18 Connecting to the Network device ................ - Page 9 Admin Password ....................24 Add User ......................25 Delete user ...................... 25 Edit user ......................25 Network ........................ 26 Get IP address automatically (DHCP) ............. 26 Use fixed IP address ..................27 DDNS ........................28 Mail ........................30 FTP ........................31 Application (Alarm Settings) .................
- Page 10 Logout ........................56 Specifications ..................57 Video Server Specifications ..................57...
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Page 11: Introduction
INTRODUCTION OVERVIEW The VS201 one channel network encoder is designed to integrate with existing systems, or install with a new system. The encoder is capable of RS-485 control of PTZ cameras, audio transmission and has a 12vDC output to easily provide power to an analog camera. With an integrated microSD™... -
Page 12: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED PACKAGE CONTENTS Before proceeding, please check that the box contains the items listed here. If any item is missing or has defects, DO NOT install or operate the product and contact your dealer for assistance. Video Server Screws Plastic Anchors Quick Start Guide DC Jack Cable (300mm) -
Page 13: Setup And Cable Connection
SETUP AND CABLE CONNECTION Before installing or connecting the video server, please refer to this section. Video Server Setup Dimensions 30534AA... -
Page 14: Connector Definition
Connector Definition Front Connector Definition DC 12V OUT Power Output Connection LINE OUT Audio Output MIC IN / LINE IN Audio and Microphone Input VIDEO OUT Analog Video Output to Monitor VIDEO IN Analog Video Input to Video Server... -
Page 15: Rear
Rear Connector Definition NETWORK / PoE RJ-45 10/100 Mbps Ethernet / PoE DC 12V IN Power Input RS-485 RS-485 GND Alarm I/O IN- (GND) OUT- OUT+ 30534AA... -
Page 16: Video Server Cable Definition And Requirements
Network Cable Network cable max length is 328 feet (100m). To avoid signal attenuation, Securgen recommends that you do not exceed 295 feet (90m). You can use Power over Ethernet (PoE) to power compatible cameras using network cables up to the max length. -
Page 17: Camera Finder
SECURGEN IP FINDER Use the included IP Finder software to easily find your network device for initial setup. The Securgen IP Finder software is included on the CD with all Securgen IP devices. Finding IP Devices Open the Software CD on the recorder. -
Page 18: Changing The Network Type
Log in to the network device with the appropriate User Name and Password. Note The default User name is Admin and the default Password is1234. The username and password are case sensitive. Securgen recommends you change the Admin password for security reasons. Administrator/User Privileges The Administrator account has the authority to configure the network device and authorize user access to the network device. -
Page 19: Viewer Software
VIEWER SOFTWARE You must install the viewer software on your PC or DVR to configure the device. The viewer software will install automatically the first time you connect to the network device. If your internet browser doesn’t install the viewer software, check the security settings or ActiveX controls and plug-in settings. -
Page 20: Home
Home Screen Size Adjustment – Click the screen size buttons to adjust image display size x1/2 and full screen. Digital Zoom Control – In full screen mode, right-click to activate digital zoom and use the scroll wheel to zoom in/out. Pan/Tilt Control –... - Page 21 Snapshot – Click the button, and a JPEG snapshot will automatically be saved in the appointed place. The default location is: C:\. Note If you are using Windows Vista or 7, you will need to change the Snapshot location. Windows UAC does not allow internet programs to write directly to C:\ for security reasons.
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Page 22: System
System Note The System tab is only accessible by the Administrator. System Host Name – The Host Name is used to identify the network device on your system. If camera based Motion Detection is enabled and is set to send alarm message by Mail/FTP, the host name entered here will display in the alarm message. - Page 23 30534AA...
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Page 24: Security
Security Admin Password To change the administrator password, type a new password in the Admin Password box and confirm below. Note The maximum length of the password is 14 characters. The following characters are valid: A-Z, a-z, 0-9 and !#$%&’-.@^_~. -
Page 25: Add User
Add User The user name and passwords are limited to 16 characters. There is a maximum of twenty user accounts Type the new User name and Password Select the appropriate check boxes to give the user Camera Control, Talk and Listen permissions. -
Page 26: Network
Record the MAC address of the network device, which can be found using the Securgen IP Finder application and on the label of the network device, for identification in the... -
Page 27: Use Fixed Ip Address
Click Save to confirm the new setting. When using static IP address to log in to the network device, you can access it either through Securgen IP Finder software or type the IP address directly in the Address bar of your internet browser. -
Page 28: Ddns
Note The MJPEG over HTTP port must not be the same as the web server port. DDNS DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service) is a service that allows a connection to an IP address using a hostname (URL) address instead of a numeric IP address. Most Internet Service Providers use Dynamic IP Addressing that frequently changes the public IP address of your internet connection;... - Page 29 30534AA...
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Page 30: Mail
Mail The network device can send an e-mail via Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) when motion is detected or when the sensor input is activated. SMTP is a protocol for sending e-mail messages between servers. SMTP is a relatively simple, text-based protocol, where one or more recipients of a message are specified and the message text is transferred. -
Page 31: Ftp
The network device can send alarm message to a specific File Transfer Protocol (FTP) site when motion is detected or when the sensor input is activated. You can assign alarm message to up to two FTP sites. • Enter the FTP details, which include server, server port, user name, password and remote folder, in the appropriate boxes and click Save when finished. -
Page 32: Application (Alarm Settings)
The video server is equipped with one alarm input and one alarm output to connect to an alarm system to capture alarm images and notify an Securgen recorder. Make sure the alarm connections are properly wired before configuring alarm related settings on the Application screen. - Page 33 • Send Message by FTP/E-Mail – Select to send an alarm message to the configured FTP and/or E-Mail when an alarm event occurs. • Upload Image by FTP – Select to assign an FTP site. When the alarm is triggered, event images will be uploaded to the configured FTP site.
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Page 34: Motion Detection
Motion Detection Motion Detection allows the video server to detect motion and trigger alarms when motion in the detected area exceeds the determined sensitivity threshold value. In the Motion Detection page, there is a motion detection window (red box) displayed on the Live View Pane. - Page 35 When motion detection is activated, the Motion pop-up window will open. When motion is detected, the signals will be displayed on the Motion window as shown below. Motion Detection Turn motion detection on or off. The default setting is Off. Motion Detection Setting •...
- Page 36 • Time interval (sec) [0-7200] – The default interval is 10. The value is the interval between each detected motion event.
- Page 37 Triggered Action You can specify which actions the network device should take when motion is detected. • Enable Alarm Output – Select this option to activate the alarm output. • Send Message by FTP/E-Mail – Select to send an alarm message to the configured FTP and/or E-Mail when an alarm event occurs.
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Page 38: Storage Management
Storage Management The video server has an integrated microSD™ card slot that can be used to record video or images. The card slot is compatible with a microSD™ card up to 4GB (not included). Device Information – Displays the storage total size and free space information of the included microSD™... -
Page 39: Recording
Note If you are using Windows Vista or 7, you will need to change the Snapshot location. Windows UAC does not allow internet programs to write directly to C:\ for security reasons. Recording The recording schedule allows you to set up scheduled recording to the microSD™ card. Recording Schedule –... -
Page 40: Camera Control
Camera Control When connecting a PTZ camera to the RS-485 control, use the camera control page to set up the camera information. Enable the PTZ Camera control, select a protocol and baud rate. The video server is compatible with OpenEye OPTIX 1, OPTIX 3, Pelco P and Pelco D control protocols. -
Page 41: File Location
File Location The video server supports a JPEG snapshot and AVI recording function. You can specify a storage location for the saved files. The default setting is: C:\. Note If you are using Windows Vista or 7, you must change the File Location. Windows UAC does not allow internet programs to write directly to C:\ for security reasons. -
Page 42: View Log File
View Log File Click View Log File to view the system log file. The content of the file provides useful information about configuration and connections. -
Page 43: View User Information
View User Information The Administrator can view each user’s login information and privileges on the View User Information page View User Login Information All users for the video server are listed under User information. The example below shows that the Admin password is 1234 and there is one user with the username User and the password 4321. -
Page 44: View Parameters
View Parameters Click View Parameters to view the system parameter settings. -
Page 45: Factory Default
Factory Default Use the factory default page to reset the video server to factory default setting if necessary. Set Default Click Set Default to reset the network device to the factory default settings The system will restart in 30 seconds. Note The IP address will be restored to default IP address. -
Page 46: Software Version
Software Version The Software Version page displays the current software version. -
Page 47: Software Upgrade
Software Upgrade Upgrading the Video Server Viewer Software Note Make sure the new firmware file is available before starting a software upgrade. Do not change the file name, or the system will not be able to update to the new firmware. - Page 48 Open the internet browser again and log in to the network device. The system will automatically download the new version of the Camera Viewer software.
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Page 49: Maintenance
Maintenance Export the current configuration of the video server or import a configuration. Note Do not import the configuration from a different Securgen IP device. 30534AA... -
Page 50: Video And Audio Streaming Settings
Video and Audio Streaming Settings On the Streaming tab, you can configure specific video resolution, video compression mode, video protocol, and audio transmission mode. Video Format Select the desired video resolution for the video server on the Video Format page. The DVR will record video based on the resolution selected here. -
Page 51: Video Compression
Video Deinterlace – The video server supports de-interlacing. You can choose to activate the de-interlacing function or disable the function by selecting a mode from the list as shown below: • • Inter Field Deinterlacing (off) Intra Field Deinterlacing GOV Settings – Sets the Group of Video (GOV) or Group of Pictures (GOP) length for the H.264 streams. -
Page 52: Video Ocx Protocol
• Middle compression, default • Low compression, highest quality Video OCX Protocol On the Video OCX protocol page, you can select different protocols for streaming media over the network. Video OCX protocol setting options include: • • RTP over UDP RTSP over HTTP •... - Page 53 Enter all required data, including multicast IP address, H.264 video port, MJPEG video port, audio port and TTL into each box. Click Save to confirm the setting. 30534AA...
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Page 54: Video Frame Skip
Video Frame Skip Use video frame skipping to save bandwidth if necessary. MJPEG/H.264 Frame Skipping options include: • No skipping, default • Frame skipping at 5 frame internal • Frame skipping at 10 frame internal • Frame skipping at 15 frame internal Note Higher frame skipping rate will decrease video smoothness. -
Page 55: Audio
Audio The audio setting page is show as below. In the Audio page, the Administrator can select one transmission mode and audio bit rate. Transmission Mode • Full-duplex (Talk and Listen simultaneously) – In Full-duplex mode, the local and remote sites can communicate with each other simultaneously, i.e. both sites can speak and be heard at the same time. -
Page 56: Ptz Settings
PTZ Settings Use the PTZ tab to program a PTZ camera using the on screen menu of the camera. OSD Menu Click Menu to open the OSD menu of the camera, then use the arrow and enter buttons to navigate the camera menu. Logout Click the Logout tab to open the login window and log in with a different user name and password. -
Page 57: Video Server Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS VIDEO SERVER SPECIFICATIONS Model NE-VS201 Video Input 1CH BNC Video Output 1CH BNC loop out Compression H.264 / MJPEG Dual Streaming H.264 + H.264 / H.264 + MJPEG Resolution NTSC: 720 x 480 / PAL: 720 x 576 Frame Rate... - Page 58 Recommended Fixed Dome Cameras. Application Do not use to power more than one other device.
- Page 59 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced by any means without written permission from Securgen. The information in this publication is believed to be accurate in all respects. However, Securgen cannot assume responsibility for any consequences resulting from the use thereof.
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