Contents Safety Instructions / Maintenance ........................4 Product Features ..............................5 Product Introduction ..........................5 General Description ..........................6 Description of the Front/Rear View ........................7 Front Panel ...............................7 Rear Panel ..............................7 The DI/DO Schematic ..........................8 The USB Function .............................9 Installation................................0 Connecting with a Camera ........................0 Updating System Software ........................0 Network Configuration ............................ Cable Connections .............................
1. Safety Instructions / Maintenance • Read these safety instructions and the operation manual first before you install and commission the unit. • Keep the manual in a safe place for later reference. • The system may only be commissioned and maintained by personnel authorized to do this and it must only be carried out in accordance with relevant standards and guidelines.
2. Product Features 2.1 Product Introduction The Video Server Encoder is a versatile solution that allows you to make the most of your existing analog surveillance infrastructure. The Video Server is a standalone system with a built-in video encoder that converts an analog camera into a full-featured IP-based system.
2.2 General Description • channel video/audio server for LAN/WAN • Resolution 70 x 576 max. • Simultaneous video streaming (H.64/MJPEG/MPEG-4) • USB connector for configuration • Shared access (up to 0 simultaneously) • Up to password levels • Integral motion detection •...
3. Description of the Front/Rear View 3.1 Front Panel Plug Inlet: A DC V inlet that connects to an external power supply. ETHERNET 10/100 connector: This is a standard RJ-45 connector for 0/00 Mbps Ethernet networks. PoE (Power over Ethernet) function: Provides power to the device via the same cable as used for the network connection.
3.3 The DI/DO Schematic DI 1+ Reed Switch DI 1– Photo Relay DI 2+ Vibration Sensor DI 2– Photo Relay DO + ALARM DO – Photo Relay 485+ 485– RS-485 Transceivers RS-485 Device Receives signals from a reed switch, vibration sensor, or any other external security device Connects to an alarm or buzzer 485+/485- Connects to an RS-485 interface for controlling auxiliary equipment such as an external camera...
3.4 The USB Function By connecting the Video Server board with a PC via the USB connector, the Video Server board can provide different functions. Insert an SD card: As a card reader Insert an SD card into the Video Server, then connect to the PC. You might transfer files between the SD card and the PC.
4. Installation Please follow the instructions and the diagram below to set up the system. NOTE: The Video Server is linked by its Video Out connection via a BNC connector to a monitor’s Video In connection. If this connection is there, you can see some information on the monitor screen, such as the Video Server factory default Static IP address (192.168.1.168).
In 5 to 0 seconds, a message reading „UPDATE PROCESSING” will show up on the screen on a blue back- ground; if not, please check out steps to 6 carefully or else inform your technical support while ignoring the following steps.
5.2 Configure your Video Server Network Settings Upon connecting with the network hardware, you need to activate the network function and configure the proper network settings of the Video Server. 5.2.1 Enable DHCP Function The user can use the USB function (refer to section .4) or the Internet Explorer (refer to section 6...) to enable the DHCP function.
5.2.2 Set IP Address You need to set an IP address for the unit if the LAN unit isn’t connected to a DHCP server. Otherwise, please follow the instructions given below: Set the IP, MASK and GATEWAY. The following is a sample setting. 9.68..X MASK: 55.55.55.0...
5.3 TCP/IP Communication Software Follow the instructions below to install the TCP/IP communication program into your computer. Click Start, and then click Control panel. Double click the Network Connection icon to enter the windows.
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Right-click your network connection, and then click Properties. On the General tab, check if the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is included in the list. If the TCP/IP is included, please process section 5.5. If it is not included, please follow section 5.4 to install the TCP/IP.
5.4 TCP/IP Installation On the General tab of the Connection Properties, under „This connection uses the following items”, click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Then click Install. Select Protocol from the network component type then click Add. Select Microsoft TCP/IP from the network protocol then click OK. .
5.5 TCP/IP Configuration Setting Click Start –> Control Panel –> Network Connections Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties. Before processing the Video Server installation in a WAN, please make sure the Internet connection works properly. If not, please contact your ISP provider. If you are using a DHCP server, please select Obtain an IP address automatically.
5.6 Connection Testing With the previous settings, follow the instructions below to ensure whether you have established the connection successfully. Click Start –> All Programs –> Accessories –> Command Prompt Enter ping XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX (the Video Server’s IP address), then enter. (See the sample screen below). ** This is the IP address for a Video Server that is assigned for the connected Video Server.
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If you receive a response as in the sample screen below, the connection hasn’t been successfully established. Please re-check all the hardware and software installation by repeating sections 5.4 to 5.5. If you still can’t establish the connection after re-checking, please contact your dealer. If you receive a response as in the sample screen below, you have successfully made the connection.
6. Operating Instructions for Image Software and Network Two choices of software are available for linking up with the Video Server: () the Microsoft Internet Explorer; and () the Video Server viewer software, a network browser in a PC which provides the functions of monitoring remote zones or watching recorded data through the TCP/IP protocol.
6.1 Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.1.1 Connecting the Video Server . Start up the Microsoft Internet Explorer, and then follow the steps below to connect the Video Server. . Click the URL block at the top of the window. . Enter the URL address of the Video Server into the URL block and press the „Enter” button to enter the home page. 4.
6.1.2 Live Video The Live Video from the Video Server is displayed on the home page when your PC is online with the Video Server. There are also additional settings provided on the home page. The AJAX (default) and the ActiveX viewer types display different display formats on their home page.
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The ActiveX viewer type: You can select from the available thumbnails for your option of taking a Snapshot, setting the Storage Folder, selecting the Full Screen mode, Recording, Listen, Talk, and Zoom. • Snapshot: Click on the button to take a snapshot. The icon will change to a blue colour while working effectively.
• Live Video: Click to go back to the device’s homepage. • Setup: Click to proceed to the advanced settings. • Logout: Click to close the window. 6.1.3 Setup Click on the Setup button on the home page to proceed to the advanced settings. 6.1.3.1 Setup Wizard To quickly configure your Video Server, click Wizard on the top of the Setup pages.
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Step 1: The Video Server default setting is DHCP On. Use the DHCP protocol if the DHCP server is working in the LAN. The Video Server will obtain an IP address automatically from the DHCP server. Or you can turn the DHCP Off to build the Video Server working environment with a static IP address.
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Step 3: If you have a Dynamic DNS account and would like the Video Server to update your IP address automatically, select Enable and enter your host information. Click Next to continue. Step 4: Enter a name for your Video Server and click Next to continue. Step 5: Configure the correct time to ensure that all events will be triggered, captured and scheduled at the right time.
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Step 6: If you have selected DHCP, you will see a summary of your Video Server’s settings. Please note down all this information as you will need it for accessing your Video Server within the network. Click Apply to save your settings.
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6.1.3.2 Change Video Setting Please follow the steps below to change the video setting through the network as necessary. A preview of the image will be shown in the window of Live Video. Click Submit to activate and save your changes. •...
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Description of function keys: Mirror The mirror stores the images reflected by it so it can be used for surveillance or to simply take your own picture. Flip To flip the image 80 degrees. Brightness An adjustable setting to compensate for backlight scenes Contrast The measurement for colour intensity/strength.
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• The Audio and Video setting page Click on the Audio and Video button to enter the Audio and video page to set the details of the device. You may configure video profiles with different settings for your Video Server. Hence, you may setup different profiles for your computer and mobile displays.
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Description of function keys: Mode Choose the video format from „JPEG”, „MPEG4” or “H.64”. It can JPEG, MPEG4 or H.64. In JPEG mode, the video frames are independent. However, MPEG4 / H.64 consumes much less network bandwidth than JPEG. Frame size This option allows the user to choose the video resolution of the Video Server between „70x576”, „5x88”...
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Click the right mouse button on the video control to show the pop-menu. Press the left mouse button, drag and drop to set the privacy area. Privacy area can be enabled or disabled. After you finish all privacy mask settings, click the Submit button. 6.1.3.3 Change the Network Settings Please follow the steps below to change the network settings through the network as necessary.
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Description of function keys: DHCP If you have a DHCP server running on your network and would like a dynamic IP address to be updated to your Video Server automatically. The Domain Name System is an Internet service that translates domain names into IP addresses (e.g., 9.68.0.0).
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Description of function keys: PPPoE Setting If you use the Video Server to connect directly to the Internet, you will need to enter the username and password, which were given to you when you set up your account with your Internet Service Provider. If the Video Server is behind a router or a gateway, you do not need to configure this setting.
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Description of function keys: HTTP Port HTTP ports allow you to connect to the Video Server via a standard web browser. This port can be set to a number other than the default HTTP port 80. A corresponding port must be opened on the router. For example, if the port is changed to 8080, users must type in the web browser ‚http://9.68.0.00:8080‘...
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Enter the „Maximum Upload Bandwidth” and the „Maximum Download Bandwidth”. Click on the Submit button to submit the new setting. Description of function keys: Maximum Upload Enter in the given space from a range of 0 to 0400. Bandwidth Maximum Download Enter in the required space from a range of 0 to 0400.
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Description of function keys: Enable DDNS Function Checkmark to activate the function The Domain Name System is an Internet service that translates domain names into IP addresses (e.g. 9.68.0.0). The address can be obtained from your ISP or network gateway. Server Address: Select your Dynamic DNS provider from the pull down menu or enter the server address manually.
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The Certification Information will show below. Click „CSR Property” to see the Certificate Signing Request information. Click „Certificate Property” to see the Certificate information. Click „Remove” to remove the created certificate. Click on the Submit button to submit the new setting. NOTE: The certificate cannot be removed while the HTTPS is still enabled.
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• Change the Network Settings – Access List The „Network” page has, on its upper left, the „Access List” icon. Please follow the steps below to change the Access List setting through the network as necessary. Click on the Access List button on the upper left menu to enter the „Access List” page. Fill in the „Start IP address”, „End IP address”...
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NOTE: If there are any conflicts between the range of the Allow List and the range of the Deny List, the Access List within the range of the Deny List has the higher priority over the range of the Allow List. For example, the range of the Allow List is set from 1.1.1.0 to 192.255.255.255 and the range of the Deny List is set from 1.1.1.0 to 170.255.255.255.
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Description of function keys: Time Zone Select your time zone from the drop-down menu. Enable Daylight Select this to enable the daylight saving time. Saving Auto Daylight Saving Select this option so that your Video Server will configure the Daylight Saving setting automatically.
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Select the active state of the Digital Input from the drop-down list. Select the active state of the Digital Input from the drop-down list. Select the active state of the Digital Output from the drop-down list. Click to set the LED “On” or “Off’. Set to turn on/off the LED lights of the Video Server. Click on the Submit button to submit the new user’s setting.
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Data Bits Either 7 or 8. It is a measurement of the actual data bits in a transmission. In default, the value is 8. Parity Bit Choose from No, Even, and Odd. This is a simple form of error checking used in serial communication and you may use no parity.
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• Change the System Setting – Users You may modify the name and administrator’s password of your Video Server, as well as add and manage the user accounts for accessing the Video Server. You may also use this section to create the unique name and configure the OSD setting for your Video Server.
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• Change the System Setting – Maintenance Please follow the steps below to change the system setting through the network as necessary. Click on the Maintenance button on the left side of the „Date and Time” page to enter the „Maintenance” page. Description of function keys: Save Configuration Click on „Save Configuration”...
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• Change the System Setting – Update Firmware Please follow the steps below to update the firmware through the network as necessary. Click on the Firmware Upgrade button on the left side of the „Date and Time” page to enter the „Upgrade Firmware”...
6.1.3.5 Change the Application Setting Please follow the steps below to change the application setting through the network as necessary. • Change the Application Setting – Language Setting Please follow the steps below to change the Language setting via the network as necessary. Click on the Language button on the left side to enter the „Language Setting”...
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• Change the Application Setting – Motion Detection Please follow the steps below to enable changes in the motion detection function of the alarm through the network as necessary. Set the motion detection: Click on the Motion Detection button on the left side of the Alarm to enter the „Motion Detection” page. Click and drag the mouse across a targeted zone to draw a red rectangle on the image (coordinates provided below).
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• Change the Application Setting – Event In this section, you can configure and schedule the recording setting for your Video Server. Click on „Add” to enter the setting pages of the Server, Media, Event and Recording to make the advanced settings. Or, click on „Delete”...
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Server: Click on the Add button in the Server column to enter the „Server” setting page. Enter the Server name, the unique name for a server. Four kinds of servers supported. They are the email server, FTP server, HTTP server and network storage. Set the details of the Email.
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Server settings: () Click Add under the Sever column on Event Settings page to open the Server setting page. On this page, you can specify where the notification has been sent when a trigger is activated. A total of 5 server settings can be configured.
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SD card: Select to send the media files to an SD card when a trigger is activated. (a) Insert your SD card first. (b) To verify if the storage setting is correctly configured, click the Test button. The result will be shown in above this setting page (TEST OK or TEST ERROR). (c) Click Submit to activate the setting.
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Set the details of the Video Clip. „Source„: Select the video source. „Pre-event recording„: The interval of pre-event recording in seconds. There are two limitations for video clip file. „Maximum duration„: The maximum recording file duration in seconds. „Maximum file size„: The maximum file size would be generated. Click on the System log to activate the function.
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Video Clip: Select to send video clips when a trigger is activated. (a) Source: Select to record video clips from the video profile. (b) Pre-event recording: The Video Server has a buffer area; it temporarily holds data up to a certain limit.
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Event: Click on the Add button in the Event column to enter the „Event” setting page. Enter the Event name. Checkmark the „Enable this event” box and activate the function. Then set the Priority and the Source from the drop-down list. „Priority”: The event with higher priority will be executed first.
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Event settings: () Click Add under the Event column on Event Settings page to open the Event setting page. On this page, you can arrange three parts –Trigger, Event Schedule, and Action to set an event. A total of event settings can be configured. () Enter the Event Name for the event setting.
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Recording: Click on the Add button in the Recording column to enter the „Recording” setting page. Enter the Recording entry name. Checkmark the „Enable this recording” box and activate the function. Enable this option if you want to upload the recording to a shared folder in the network. Then set the Priority and the Source from the drop-down list.
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(6) Specify the recording schedule and the recording settings. Recording Schedule: (a) Select the days of the week. (b) Set the recording schedule in the 4-hour time format. Recording Settings: (a) Destination: You can select the SD card or SAMBA (Network storage) that was set up for the recorded video files.
The SD Card page contains two image modes, the Video and the Picture. Click „Video” or „ Picture” to enter its sub year-month folder. Click to enter its sub date folder. Click the desired file to display the images therein. Each file can be deleted by checking and by pressing the OK button.
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• The System Log This page displays the log information of your Video Server. Click on the „Device info” button of the Status page to enter the „Device info” screen. Click on the „Clear” to erase all of the logs. You may also download the information by clicking „Download”.
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6.1.3.8 PPPoE & DDNS Using the PPPoE Install the XDSL software (obtained from your ISP dealer) in your PC. Search your Video Server‘s IP address: you can connect the Video Server and the Video monitor. The monitor screen will show the IP address on its right side. Turn off the DHCP function (of the Video Server) if it is “ON”.
7. Advanced Operation Question 1: How to view the live images of the Video Server via the Microsoft Internet Explorer on the Desktop PCs or the laptop computers in a situation where there are no monitors or television ? • To get the IP address of the Video Server without a monitor, use one of the following two methods to get the IP address: UPnP and USB function.
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Question 4: How do I set up the motion detection area and its sensitivity ? • Set up the motion detection . Activate the Web browser and key in the Video Server IP Address. . SETUP –> Application button –> Motion Detection button. .
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Question 6: How to add or modify the users and their authorities of using the Video Server ? • Entering the setting page . Click the System button in the Setup page. . Click the User button on the left side of the page to enter the „USER” page. •...
8. Specifications Type GLS-2302H Art. No. 92708 Series eneo GL Video encoding/decoding 70x576 Full D, 5x88 CIF, 76x44 QCIF. GOP structure: I (MP=0), IP (M=), IPB (M=), IBB (M=) „Low latency” mode, Field/Frame based coding, selectable frame rate: -50/60 Fields/sec.
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GL-Manager, Zelaris (limited) ONVIF core specifications .0 Certificates 19” Rack mountable Dimensions see drawings Temperature range (operation) 0°C ~+45°C Special features installation wizard via web browser Optional Accessories The optional accessories currently available can be found on our Homepages: www.videor.com and www.eneo-security.com...
APPENDIX 1 How to run the Video Server UPnP The most troublesome issue when you setup a Video Server is that you have no idea what the IP address of this device is. Now the Video Server supports the UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) protocol which makes it easier for you to examine it;...
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1. Check the IP class of your PC In most case Microsoft Windows XP ® will assign an IP address, 69.54.*.*, automatically with a subnet mask, 55.55.0.0, if the DHCP server is absent, while the default IP address of a Video Server is 9.68..68 with a subnet mask of 55.55.55.0.
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Step 3: Click the Properties tab in the Network Connections dialog box. Step 4: When the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box shows up, choose Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
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Step 5: In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, choose Use the following IP Address to indicate that you do not wish to use DHCP, and assign IP Address 9.68..00 with Subnet mask 55.55.55.0. Click OK when you finish it. Step 6: Choose Close to finish the modification.
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2. Install UPnP Packets As described before, Microsoft Windows XP doesn’t start the UPnP service by default; however, we have to install ® some packets before we initialize it. The following steps will help you to install them. Step1: From the Start menu, point to Set Program Access and Default, and then click it. Step 2: When the Add or Remove Programs dialog box appears, click the Add/Remove Windows Components button.
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Step 3: Check the Network Services in the Windows Component Wizard dialog box, and then click Details..Step 4: Check UPnP User Interface, and choose OK.
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Step 5: When the original Network Component Wizard dialog box returns, click Next. Step 6: After about one minute the UPnP installation will be done, and choose Finish to close it.
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3. Turn on Services After installation, we should turn on the relative services to start the UPnP protocol. The following procedures will teach you how to do it. Step 1: From the Start menu, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. Step 2: When Control Panel appears, double-click the Administrative Tools icon.
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Step 3: Click the Services icon in the Administrative Tools dialog box. Step 4: When the Services dialog box shows up, double click the SSDP Discovery Service icon.
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Step 5: Choose Automatic in the Startup type, and click OK to start it. Step 6: When the Services dialog box appears again, double click the Universal Plug and Play Device Host icon.
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Step 7: Choose Automatic in the Startup type, press the Start button, and click OK to start it. Step 8: Restart your system. 4. Scan Video Server through My Network Place After your installation and starting services, the UPnP protocol will take effect. You can scan all devices in My Network Place like below.
APPENDIX 2 Register as a DDNS Member The DDNS (dynamic domain name system) is a function which is provided by an American company. Please refer to www.dyndns.com. This chapter provides the user with the basic instructions on how to register a free DDNS service. Registering for a DDNS Enter the URL www.dyndns.com.
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Set up the DDNS After creating the account successfully, please enter your user name and password in the upper right-hand corner of the main page to login, as shown below. After you login successfully, a text will appear saying „My Services”, as shown below.
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Click „My Services” to enter the service page. Please click the „Add Host Service” item which is below the „My Hosts” item, as shown below. Click „Add Host Service”, and its service items will appear. The Add Dynamic DNS Host item helps to add a new DDNS.
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All we have to set in this page is the „Hostname” item. The user can choose a Sub Hostname as s/he likes from the right-hand side of the Hostname’s drop-down list. NOTE: You don’t have to set the „IP Address” in the same format as the Video Server’s IP Address. It will renew the IP Address automatically.
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APPENDIX 3 MPEG4 Bit Rate Table for the Video Server 1. When frame rate is higher than 15 frames/second (15 is not including): Highest High Medium Lowest FULL D1 .6 .5 .75 . 0.88 2CIF .5 0.75 Half VGA . . 0.88 0.67...
1. Provided accessories: Video Server Ethernet (CAT5 UTP/Straight through) cable Operating Manual, CD ® eneo is a registered trademark of Videor E. Hartig GmbH Exclusive distribution through specialised trade channels only. Videor E. Hartig GmbH Carl-Zeiss-Straße 8 · 6 Rödermark/Germany Tel.
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