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  • Page 1 DV-IP Decoder Installation and Operation Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Appendix C .....................61 Appendix D .....................62 Whilst every attempt is made to ensure these manuals are accurate and current, Dedicated Micros reserve the right to alter or modify the specification of the machine described herein without prejudice. Dedicated Micros ©2010...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Decoder models are available with composite and Composite/HD outputs, allowing you to build flexible video walls combining any combination of analogue or digital screens. The DV-IP Decoder, using its powerful codec architecture, is the ideal product to deliver and view, high definition footage, live in real-time, all streamed seamlessly across a network Part of a growing number of Dedicated Micros products with high definition capabilities, the DV-IP Decoder is available with HDMI monitor outputs to provide greater definition and image quality.

  • Page 4: Features

    Features The DV-IP Decoder from Dedicated Micros is equipped with an array of valuable features designed to enhance the operator experience. • Display JPEG or MPEG4 video streams on a CCTV Video Wall from any connected device • High definition and composite monitor outputs to allow scalable video wall solutions •...

  • Page 5: Important Safeguards

    This reminder is provided to call the CCTV system installer’s attention to Art. 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. Dedicated Micros ©2010...
  • Page 6 CE Mark If this product is marked with the CE symbol it indicates compliance with all applicable directives. Directive 89/336/EEC. A ‘Declaration of Conformity’ is held at Dedicated Micros Ltd., 1200 Daresbury Park, Daresbury, Cheshire, WA4 4HS, UK. Laser The unit supports an integrated CD/DVD writer, the following are additional warnings associated with installing and operating the CD/DVD writer, please pay particular attention to this information.

  • Page 7: Installing The Unit

    Mains point • Network point • Network cable • Active video signals i.e. at least one working camera feed • PC with CD ROM drive and connection to the same network as the DV-IP Decoder unit (Recommended) Dedicated Micros ©2010...

  • Page 8: Rear Panel Connections

    HDD (Hard Disk Drive) - This will flash when images are being stored to the hard disk Network - The Network LED will be green to indicate a connection Rear Panel connections 8 Input model 4 Input model REARPANELDWGSERVER.EPS Dedicated Micros ©2010...

  • Page 9: Audio (For Future Development)

    RJ12 expansion port for future development Alarms and relays (for future development) ALARMS IN 25-way (female) D Type port for future development RELAYS 9-way (female) D Type port for future development Power POWER IEC mains power socket & switch Dedicated Micros ©2010...
  • Page 10 This procedure shows the eight output version. Step 1 Connecting Monitors The DV-IP Decoder supports up to 4 or 8 connected Monitors (dependant on model) via the 75Ω BNC connectors. Connect monitors to the outputs, starting from ‘Mon 1’. 5.12 Step 2 Monitor The DV-IP Decoder also supports 2 High Defintion monitor outputs via ports ‘HDMI 1’...
  • Page 11 IP address can change without notification i.e. following power failure. It is therefore recommended that the DV-IP Decoder be allocated a fixed IP address. A fixed IP address can be assigned via the Configuration Menu pages:Network Settings->Network->IP Address or Network Settings->GbNetwork->IP Address.
  • Page 12 Step 4 Connecting Serial Ports RS232 RS485 Refer to Appendix B for guidance on locating the unit’s IP address via a serial port connection. Dedicated Micros ©2010...
  • Page 13 IR Remote Control. Step 6 Connecting Power The DV-IP Decoder has an internal power supply unit. Connect the mains lead to the unit and then to the wall socket, or to a fused spur connection. Check local regulations before installation. Some countries require an Alarm/Security device be connected to a fused spur and not a wall outlet socket.

  • Page 14: Configuring The Unit

    It is recommended that a DNS (Domain Name Server) address be configured. Assigning a recognisable name can help a remote user to locate the unit. If no System name is allocated to the DV-IP Decoder, the default DNS address will be: machine serial number.yourdomain.com •...
  • Page 15 Accessing the Configuration Webpages The unit can be configured using the webpages. To access these: Launch Internet Explorer (or similar web browser package). Type the URL for the unit (IP or DNS address). The Opening menu page will be displayed. Dedicated Micros ©2010...

  • Page 16: Main Menu

    By default, no Usernames and Passwords are required to access any of the various menus. Usernames and Passwords can however be added to regulate access to the Configuration and Viewer menus. Refer to the ‘Display Settings-> User Accounts’ menu for information on establishing Usernames and Passwords Dedicated Micros ©2010...

  • Page 17: Navigating The Configuration Menus

    PC mouse (if viewing the webpages). Note: Any changes made via the webpages are automatically saved when the page is closed. To ‘manually’ save changes, select the Save option. Dedicated Micros ©2010...

  • Page 18: Entering Alpha-Numeric Data Via A Local Monitor

    Note: A selected item in the drop down list will appear highlighted. Navigating away from a page (clicking on a different option on the menu tree) will automatically save any changed settings. To undo changes made to any menu, select the Refresh (Purple) option. Dedicated Micros ©2010...

  • Page 19: System Settings

    The Maintain page allows the current configuration to be saved, and for previously saved settings to be loaded. It also enables easy upgrade of the system software. The PowerScript Mgmt page allows installed PowerScripts to be activated/deactivated on start-up. Dedicated Micros ©2010...
  • Page 20 Shows the number of monitors connected to the unit. MAC Address This is the MAC address assigned to the unit. IP Address This is the IP address allocated to the unit. Sub Net This is the subnet of the network where the unit is located. Dedicated Micros ©2010...

  • Page 21: Software Menu

    PC Apps software. Boot Software Rev. Displays the infrastructure componentry software revision. Telem PIC Rev. This identifies the version of the Telemetry control device installed on the unit. Applet Version This identifies the applet version the unit is running. Dedicated Micros ©2010...

  • Page 22: Unit Status

    Details the time since the unit was last reset. Total running time Details the total time the unit has been operational. Reset code The last reset code used is displayed. Restart reason The reason for the last restart is displayed i.e. Controlled User Reset. Dedicated Micros ©2010...
  • Page 23 Select to reset the unit. Note: The unit MUST be reset to implement system language changes. Session Language Select to change the language settings for the current session only. Choose Select to immediately activate session language changes. Dedicated Micros ©2010...

  • Page 24: Time And Date

    SNTP Server A Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) server allows external devices to connect and set their current date and time settings to that of the SNTP. If required, enter the SNTP server IP address here. Dedicated Micros ©2010...
  • Page 25 Use this button to synchronise the time of the unit to that of the PC being used to view the webpages. Note: The PC Time and Sync Time options will only be available if viewing the menu via the webpages. Dedicated Micros ©2010...

  • Page 26: Serial Ports

    Note: When a telemetry protocol is selected, these settings will default to pre-determined values and should not normally be altered. Protocol This is a drop down list of serial telemetry protocols supported by the unit. Dedicated Micros ©2010...
  • Page 27 Select this option to improve display clarity and minimise the comb effect that may be visible when recording high motion scenes in 4CIF mode. Use Record Profiles For Tx Select this option when units required Video Tranmission profile Dedicated Micros ©2010...
  • Page 28 To access the unit via a PC running SMB (and has access to the same Workgroup); open My Network Places->Entire Network- >Microsoft Windows Network. The Workgroup containing the unit and PC(s) should then be available. Files and folders can then be copied/added as required. Dedicated Micros ©2010...
  • Page 29 Select to enable any connected RS485 alarm modules. Enable Event Search Page Select to enable the Event Search option. When enabled, the option will appear within the Configuration Menu tree. Refer to ‘Navigating the Configuration Menus:Event Search’ for further details. Dedicated Micros ©2010...
  • Page 30 Select the relevant media device to save to or restore from i.e. USB. Export Logs Export Logs (Yellow) Select to export all Logged data to a connected external device. Select the relevant media device to save to export to. Dedicated Micros ©2010...
  • Page 31 Select to cycle the power to the unit. IMPORTANT: To upgrade the unit, insert a media device containing relevant software upgrades and select ‘Reset‘. Note: For the latest software upgrades, please refer to the Dedicated Micros website: www.dedicatedmicros.com Dedicated Micros ©2010...

  • Page 32: Powerscript Mgmt

    PowerScript Identifies which powerscript is being configured. Run At Startup Specifies whether the powerscript will run when the unit boots up. Description Displays the description associated with the PowerScript. Dedicated Micros ©2010...

  • Page 33: Display Settings

    Main or Spot monitors, the colour of that text, and how long cameras being displayed in sequence will be shown on screen. The User Accounts page helps protect configuration procedures by limiting access to specific users via accounts and passwords. Dedicated Micros ©2010...

  • Page 34: Viewer Defaults

    (top left) position. Subsequent camera channels will be displayed in sequential order. Video Output mode Select ‘Mon Config’ (Green) to open the Configure Monitors page (Configuration Menu:Display Settings->Configure Monitors). Dedicated Micros ©2010...
  • Page 35 For example, if a local unit and a remote DVR are to be accessed, it is possible to set the Applet location for both DVRs as the local unit. If viewing the unit remotely, Dedicated Micros provide a remote applet. This remote applet can be selected via the ‘Set Location’...

  • Page 36: Configure Monitors

    Configure Monitors This menu allows the display output to be selected that best suits each connected monitor. Mode Select the mode which best suits the connected monitor Dedicated Micros ©2010...
  • Page 37 Sequence main on startup Select to display the camera sequencing display on the main monitor. If this option is not selected, the camera display sequence will display on the Spot monitor only. Dedicated Micros ©2010...
  • Page 38 All of the unit’s camera input channels are shown. To include any of these camera channels in the spot monitor sequence, selected the accompanying tickbox. Select All (blue) Select to highlight all spot sequence camera channel tickboxes. Dedicated Micros ©2010...

  • Page 39: User Accounts

    Assigning username and password requirements for Telnet connections will limit Telnet access to the unit (Telnet can be used to upgrade the unit). • Serial Assigning username and password requirements for Serial connections will limit access via a Serial link. Dedicated Micros ©2010...
  • Page 40 Enter the new User Name and Password. That user’s name will now be displayed in the account list. Modify/Delete To modify or delete a user’s settings, highlight the user in the list and press the relevant button to Modify or Delete. Dedicated Micros ©2010...

  • Page 41: Network Settings

    The FTP Download page allows data to be archived to a central FTP server. This could be on receipt of an alarm, Activity activation or at a scheduled time to back-up recorded video. This Firewall page allows the user to block access to the unit via specific network port(s). Dedicated Micros ©2010...
  • Page 42 3 is available. Ethernet MTU This is the maximum transmit unit for the Ethernet packet. The MTU is the largest physical packet size measured in bytes that the network can transmit. By default this figure is set to 1500bytes. Dedicated Micros ©2010...
  • Page 43 PPP connection. Hangup After Alarm Select to close the network connection following transmission of alarm data. Reset (Red) Before any changes made to the Network settings can take effect, the unit must be reset. Dedicated Micros ©2010...

  • Page 44: Gb Network

    IP addresses on power up. If the unit loses power, the connection could reset to a different number. Setting the IP address disables DHCP. Max Transmission Rate kbytes sec This shows the maximum transmission speed for the network type being used. Dedicated Micros ©2010...
  • Page 45 MTU is the largest physical packet size measured in bytes that the network can transmit. By default this figure is set to 1500bytes. Reset (Red) Before any changes made to the Gb Network settings can take effect, the unit must be reset. Dedicated Micros ©2010...
  • Page 46 This is the addressee name that will be shown in the email name field. Reply to Email This field must be configured if the recipient is to reply to an e-mail. The unit does not accept incoming emails therefore ensure this is a valid e-mail address. Dedicated Micros ©2010...
  • Page 47 Email Image Res Select resolution settings for images sent as ‘thumbnail’ attachments. Choose from: Thumbnail, LO (low res), MED (medium res) and HI (high res). Log Email Select to log every e-mail transaction that the unit issues. Dedicated Micros ©2010...

  • Page 48: Remote Reporting

    This field allows the RVRC to connect to the unit through a router that is using port forwarding e.g. if the video server does not appear on port 80 (HTTP), to the external network. Enter the port number used for forwarding here if required. Dedicated Micros ©2010...
  • Page 49 (in seconds) before attempting to re-connect. Dial Count This is the time (in minutes) the unit will continue to attempt to connect. A setting of ‘0’ means no limit and the unit will continue to try and connect until successful. Dedicated Micros ©2010...

  • Page 50: Web Cam

    If it is necessary to use an authentication process to access the webcam server, enter the relevant username here. Password If it is necessary to use an authentication process to access the webcam server, enter the relevant password here. Dedicated Micros ©2010...
  • Page 51 The Web Cam function can be: ‘Always Enabled’, ‘Enabled when system SET’, ‘Enabled when system UNSET’ or ‘Disabled’. Webcam Resolution Select a High, Medium or Low webcam resolution settings to best match the monitor settings of the operator receiving the images. Dedicated Micros ©2010...

  • Page 52: Ftp Download

    This is the directory where the images are to be stored, it is recommended that a name associated with the unit be used for ease of retrieval. Username If it is necessary to use an authentication process to access the FTP server, enter the relevant username here. Dedicated Micros ©2010...
  • Page 53 FTP process has completed or the ignition countdown timer has started. (Note that this is only applicable when power management has been enabled). Note: The unit will automatically power off once the Ignition Timeout has been activated. Dedicated Micros ©2010...
  • Page 54 The enabled ports can be a range or single port address, if a single port is needed then enter the same port number in the to and from section. Event Search Dedicated Micros ©2010...

  • Page 55: Event Search

    1,3,5,8. Events captured by cameras not in this selection will be ignored. Search (Red) When the Event Search parameters have been entered, select ‘Search’. Dedicated Micros ©2010...

  • Page 56: Event Search Results

    IMPORTANT: Still event images will only be available for video recorded in JPEG mode (MPEG4 thumbnail Stills will appear ‘blank’); however event data recorded in either JPEG or MPEG4 mode can be replayed. Dedicated Micros ©2010...

  • Page 57: Remote Control

    Note: To use the IR Remote Control, the Remote IR Extender must be connected to the IR socket on the unit. Not all buttons on the IR Remote Control are relevant for the DV-IP Decoder. Button Switches the Remote Control to ‘TV’...
  • Page 58 The Number pad should be used to select specific cameras and preset positions when available. Use the Playback buttons to interrogate recorded images. Use the LIVE button to switch from Playback or menus to a LIVE display. Dedicated Micros ©2010...

  • Page 59: Appendix A

    Receive Data Transmit Data Data Terminal Ready Ground Data Set Ready Ready to Send Clear to Send Ring Indicate RS232 Connectivity (Serial 3, 4) Description Desc Receive Data Transmit Data Ground Ready to Send Clear to Send Dedicated Micros ©2010...

  • Page 60: Appendix B

    None Stop bits Flow Control None Power the unit, the Power LED on the unit will illuminate. Hyperterminal will display the communications information as the unit boots up. This will include the IP address, Subnet and Gateway. Dedicated Micros ©2010...

  • Page 61: Appendix C

    IP address of user, Local or Remote, Channel Controlled, Command sent Configuration Username, Local or remote, Menus changed, Items changed Playback Username, Remote, Channel viewed, From time Live Username, Remote, Channel viewed System Events Username, Event Info Dedicated Micros ©2010...

  • Page 62: Appendix D

    Dimensions: 89mm (H) x 440mm (W) x 537mm (D) Weight: 11.4 kg (25.1 lbs) with built-in PSU POWER SUPPLY 500W Internal Power Supply TEMPERATURE RANGE Temperature range: 5 - 40°C RELATIVE HUMIDITY Relative humidity: 10% - 85% Non-condensing WARRANTY 3 years warranty Dedicated Micros ©2010...
  • Page 63 Time and Date ............. 24 Unit Specification ............62 Unit Status ..............22 User Accounts ............. 39 User Activity Logging ........... 61 Using a USB Mouse or the Webpages ......18 Viewer Defaults ............34 Web Cam ..............50 Dedicated Micros ©2010...
  • Page 64 Dedicated Micros Germany Dedicated Micros France Hamtorstaße 9 9-13 rue du Moulinet 41460 Neuss, Germany 75013 Paris, France Dedicated Micros, Asia PTY Dedicated Micros, Australia PTY. 16 New Industrial Road, 5/3 Packard Avenue, Castle Hill, #03-03 Hudson Techno Centre, NSW 2154, Australia...

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