Nextiva S2750e Series User Guide Covering the S2750eN and S2750eP Firmware Release 4.80 August 2007...
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Nextiva S2750e Series Covering the S2750eN and S2750eP Firmware Release 4.80 User Guide Verint Video Intelligence Solutions Revision: A...
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System Time .................... 30 HTTP (Webserver) ..................31 LED State ....................31 Viewing Live Video ..................32 Maintaining the Device ..................34 Appendix A Factory Default Configuration ............37 Appendix B DHCP Support and APIPA .............. 39 Verint Video Intelligence Solutions...
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Contents Appendix C CLI Access ..................41 Entering the CLI ..................... 42 Configuring Quality of Service ................43 Appendix D RJ-45 Ethernet Cables ..............45 Appendix E S2750e Series Technical Specifications..........47 Glossary ......................51 Index .........................57 Compliance ......................59 Verint Video Intelligence Solutions...
Preface The Nextiva S2750e Series User Guide presents the information and procedures on installing, configuring, and using the Nextiva S2750e series IP cameras. Verint Video Intelligence Solutions...
The name of a command, file, or directory. Text that appears on the C:\Program Files screen. Examples of user-supplied values. Related Documentation In addition to this guide, the following documentation is also available: Nextiva S2750e Series Installation Guide SConfigurator User Guide Nextiva S2750e Series Release Notes Verint Video Intelligence Solutions...
To register, go to http://vvs.verint.com. Support If you encounter any type of problem after reading this guide, contact your local distributor or Verint representative. You can also use the following sections on the partner extranet to find the answers to your questions: Knowledge Base...
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Overview The Nextiva S2750e series contains IP mini-dome cameras with triple axis lens rotation for flexible installation. The series offers a high resolution image sensor and an auto-iris varifocal lens. The S2750e series delivers dual stream video at up to 30 frames per second in NTSC (25 in PAL).
For more information about this security feature, refer to the SConfigurator User Guide. Video The available video frame rates of each encoder IP camera are: NTSC—1 to 7, 10, 15, or 30 frames per second (fps) PAL—1 to 6, 8, 12, or 25 fps Verint Video Intelligence Solutions...
The Utilities CD containing the release notes and documentation for the camera as well as the SConfigurator application The Nextiva S2750e Series Installation Guide You may have ordered from Verint the following options: A power-over-Ethernet kit (injector and power cord) A 12V DC external power supply...
The dome cover The outer case Lens Dome cover Outer case The service board contains: A status LED An 2.5 mm jack for video output A reset button Jack for video output Reset button Status LED Verint Video Intelligence Solutions...
Camera The steps required to prepare your S2750e camera for operation are: Camera mounting Image adjustment Basic configuration Remember that the S2750e camera is an indoor product that should not be used in an outdoor environment. Verint Video Intelligence Solutions...
The first step in mounting the camera is preparing the surface and taking the camera apart. To prepare the camera for mounting: 1. Remove the outer case by loosening the two case screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Outer case screw Outer case Dome base Verint Video Intelligence Solutions...
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Nextiva S2750e Series User Guide 2. If you are mounting the camera on the ceiling or wall, mark the four positions for fixing the dome base on the mounting surface, then make the four holes. Base cable entry Mounting holes...
Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) enables you to power the camera and establish its Ethernet connection in a single operation. The optional PoE kit sold by Verint contains two items: an injector and a power cord. The connection procedure may vary if you use another PoE kit.
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Nextiva S2750e Series User Guide 3. Connect another Ethernet cable (straight-through or crossover) into the DATA port of the injector. The crossover cable is to directly connect the device to a computer; the straight-through cable is to integrate the device on a network. For their detailed pinouts, see page 45.
To use a test monitor, plug its connector into the 2.5 mm video jack on the service board of the camera, using the supplied video output adaptor. To view live video using the web interface, establish the Ethernet connection of the camera. Verint Video Intelligence Solutions...
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Nextiva S2750e Series User Guide 4. Adjust the pan angle by turning the pan rim to the right or to the left (360 degrees of liberty). You will hear clicks as you turn the rim. Rotation knobs Tilt rim DIP switches for...
To configure the camera, you need the proprietary SConfigurator tool. It is included on the Utilities CD shipped with your camera; you can also find its latest version on the Verint Video Intelligence Solutions extranet (Technical Support > Downloads > Utilities and Tools).
Nextiva S2750e Series User Guide Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 or higher, or Windows XP Service Pack 2 or higher Setting Camera Parameters The first step in configuring is to provide a typical initial configuration of its network parameters (including its IP address) to ensure compatibility with an existing network; for more information about the network parameters, refer to the SConfigurator User Guide.
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12. In the Units tab, click Discover. The new S2750e device appears. The S2750e initial configuration is now complete. You perform further configuration with the web interface (see page 19) or a video management software from Verint. Verint Video Intelligence Solutions...
Nextiva S2750e Series User Guide Using the Encoders Here are typical scenarios regarding the encoder use: Scenario Encoder 1 Encoder 2 point-to-point point-to-point unused unused point-to-point point-to-point and web interface web viewing at rate A point-to-point at rate B web viewing and...
You can update the firmware of the S2750e devices with the SConfigurator utility, the web interface, or a video management software; for the detailed procedure, refer to the documentation of the software. The latest firmware files are available on the Verint Video Intelligence Solutions extranet (Technical Support > Downloads > Firmware Upgrades).
Nextiva S2750e Series User Guide You should take into consideration the following facts regarding firmware update using the IP network: It can be deactivated in the command line interface (CLI) or the web interface. Ensure that the IP link is stable before starting the procedure; therefore it is not recommended to perform it over the Internet.
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The following power-up conditions on the system status LED are abnormal: LED not lit when the LAN and Status LED State parameter is On (see page 31)—Check the power supply and cabling. If power is available and the LED stays off, call Verint Video Intelligence Solutions customer service for assistance.
Using the Web Interface You can access an S2750e IP camera with a web browser for configuration, live viewing, and maintenance. Verint Video Intelligence Solutions...
ActiveX component. If the component is not installed, you will not see any video. 6. Reactivate your popup blocker. 7. If you do not see live video, clear the Enable YUV Support box (see page 32). Verint Video Intelligence Solutions...
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Nextiva S2750e Series User Guide To use the web interface: 1. Start Internet Explorer. 2. In the Address box, enter the IP address of the device using the http://IP_address format. The web interface window appears, presenting many types of information in the navigation pane.
Pane separator Configuring the Device You have access to the following parameter categories: Access management Video System time System status Video Status HTTP Network VSIP LED state Verint Video Intelligence Solutions...
Nextiva S2750e Series User Guide Access Management Access management takes care of user accounts and device security. User Accounts With user accounts, you can protect the configuration of the device by restricting its access with a user name and a password. Once the user account mode is activated, you need the user name/password combination to access the command line interface (CLI) of the device and the web interface.
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Note: You should not change this passkey with the web interface, since there could be eavesdropping on the network. You can use SConfigurator or a video management software to change it. Verint Video Intelligence Solutions...
Nextiva S2750e Series User Guide System Status The system status information indicates the current values of internal device parameters. Network The Network menu allows you to configure several parameters to ensure compatibility between the device and its IP network. The parameters are: DHCP Configuration—To enable or disable the use of DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration...
SConfigurator User Guide. Common The parameters common to all video functions of a transmitter are: Video Standard—The analog display standard. Note: The NTSC cameras cannot use the PAL standard, and vice versa. Verint Video Intelligence Solutions...
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Nextiva S2750e Series User Guide Brightness—The total amount of light in a color. Contrast—The range of colors in the image. Saturation—The intensity of the colors in the image. Hue—The relative amounts of red, green, and blue in a color. Frame Format—The way the video is compressed. Possible values are: Field over Field—The proprietary mode used by the Nextiva edge devices.
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MPEG4 Compliant Simple Profile—The MPEG-4 ISO 14496-2 compliant mode. MJPEG—The Motion JPEG mode that uses standard JPEG still images. Note: You need to reboot after changing the compression mode to MJPEG on the S2750e devices for the change to take effect. Verint Video Intelligence Solutions...
Nextiva S2750e Series User Guide Video Status The video status presents the current values of video characteristics. VSIP You can set the following parameters related to the VSIP proprietary communication protocol: Verint Video Intelligence Solutions...
NTP Server IP Port—The IP port of the NTP server. Default is 123. Local Time Offset—The offset in minutes from the GMT time in the current time zone (for instance, the offset for the Eastern Standard Time is -300 minutes). Verint Video Intelligence Solutions...
Nextiva S2750e Series User Guide HTTP (Webserver) A series of configuration parameters are relative to the web interface itself: Note: If you change any of these parameters, you must refresh the web page (for instance, by pressing F5) HTTP Server IP Port—The port number of the HTTP Server.
Before viewing live video on your computer, you may need to set up the following parameters: Local Video IP Port—The port number on your computer that will receive video. Enable YUV Support—The indicator of whether YUV video conversion will be used. Most graphics video cards support YUV. Verint Video Intelligence Solutions...
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Nextiva S2750e Series User Guide If you choose Popup Video Window, the video will be displayed in a separate window: With an embedded window, the video will be displayed directly on the web page. For example: Verint Video Intelligence Solutions...
DHCP usage IP address Subnet Gateway DNS servers Host name Ping request target Ping request size Update—To upgrade the firmware of the device. To update the firmware of the device: 1. In the navigation pane, click Maintenance. Verint Video Intelligence Solutions...
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Nextiva S2750e Series User Guide 2. Click Update. The Firmware Update page appears. 3. In the Firmware File group box, click Browse. 4. In the Open dialog box, select the firmware file to use, then click Open. 5. Click Start.
Factory Default Configuration Verint Video Intelligence Solutions...
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Target frame rate: 25 fps Target bit rate: 4000 kbps Resolution: 4CIF (704 x 576) Maximum quantizer: 24 Video standard: PAL Video rotation: Automatic VSIP VSIP port: 5510 VSIP multicast IP address: 224.16.32.1 VSIP discovery IP address: 255.255.255.255 Verint Video Intelligence Solutions...
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) scheme, available on the Windows operating systems, enables a device to assign itself a temporary IP address. Verint Video Intelligence Solutions...
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After receiving a duplicate IP address After a hardware reset When the DHCP server does not have any available IP addresses After loading the default settings DHCP configuration is automatically disabled: After a firmware upgrade After a factory reset Verint Video Intelligence Solutions...
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 Verint customer service specialist. The CLI is hierarchically organized, with menus, sub-menus, and individual options representing configuration parameters.
The CLI has a timeout that is triggered after three minutes of inactivity. When the timeout occurs: You lose access to the command line. The “Thank you for using the Verint CLI” message appears at the command line. The Verint Console window becomes disabled. The Disconnect button switches to Connect.
Nextiva S2750e Series User Guide 6. To end the CLI work session: a. Save the settings by entering s at the main menu, then pressing Enter. b. Exit the CLI by entering q at the main menu, then pressing Enter.
RJ-45 Ethernet Cables Verint Video Intelligence Solutions...
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Here is the bottom view of the RJ-45 connectors on a crossover cable: white/green white/orange brown green brown orange white/brown white/orange white/brown white/green orange green blue blue white/blue white/blue Verint Video Intelligence Solutions...
S2750e Series Technical Specifications Verint Video Intelligence Solutions...
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NTSC or PAL Bandwidth Configurable between 9 and 6000 kbps Network Interface Ethernet 10/100Base-T Connector RJ-45 jack Protocols Transport: RTP/IP, UDP/IP, TCP/IP, multicast IP Others: DNS and DHCP client Security SSL-based authentication Power PoE 802.3af class 3 device Verint Video Intelligence Solutions...
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Nextiva S2750e Series User Guide 12V DC 12V DC +/- 10% (5W) Physical Weight 1.37 lb (630g) Dimension 4.15H x 5.82D (105.5H x 148D mm) Environment 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C) with cover Humidity 95% non condensing at 113°F (45°C)
Glossary This glossary is common to the Nextiva line of edge device products. Verint Video Intelligence Solutions...
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Ethernet A local area network (LAN) architecture using a bus or star topology and supporting data transfer rates of 10, 100, and 1000 Mbps. It is one of the most widely implemented LAN standards. The 802.11 protocols are often referred to as “wireless Ethernet.” Verint Video Intelligence Solutions...
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Internet. Multicast is a set of protocols using UDP/IP for transport. nDVR A video management and storage software sold by Verint. This graphical product is used in conjunction with wired and wireless edge devices.
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S1900e-Vicon The board holding the S1900e compact IP technology, to be included into Vicon SurveyorVFT dome cameras. S2500e The MPEG-4-compliant professional IP camera integrating a video sensor and an Ethernet encoder in the same compact enclosure. Verint Video Intelligence Solutions...
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Nextiva S2750e Series User Guide S2600e Series The set of professional IP cameras with a super wide range for excellent quality in high-contrast environments. These MPEG-4-compliant cameras integrate a video sensor and an Ethernet encoder in the same compact enclosure. The series includes color, day/night, and analytics-ready cameras.
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It is the successor of WEP. WPA implements the majority of the IEEE 802.11i standard. WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access version 2) An authentication method that implements the full 802.11i standard, but will not work with some older network cards. It is also known as 802.11i. Verint Video Intelligence Solutions...
23 pinouts 45 additional equipment 6 usage 9 address, IP. See IP address. extranet, Verint Video Intelligence Solutions vii adjustment of image 10 administrator account 23 AGC (automated gain control) 10 analog monitor 10 factory default configuration 17...
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12V DC 8 power requirements 2 user account 23 power-over-Ethernet (PoE) 8 Utilities CD vii power-up conditions 18 preventing access 24 Verint web site vii – video settings 26 Quality of Service (QoS) 43 – video, live 22 VSIP settings 29...
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This is to certify that the Nextiva Models S2750eN and S2750eP IP cameras are shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/ECC, Article 4a. Conformity is declared by the application of EN55022 Class A (CISPR 22). Verint Video Intelligence Solutions...
1kV (power), 500V (signal) EN 61000-4-11:1994 EN 61000-4-5:1995 2kV L-E, 1kV L-L ENV50204:1995 Verint hereby declares that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directive(s) and Standard(s). August 2, 2007 Laval, Canada For the official signed declaration of conformity, visit http://www.verint.com/certifications.
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RoHS Declaration of Compliance June 14th, 2006 Verint believes in the importance of conducting our business in a manner that will help protect the environment as well as our employees, customers, and the public. To that end, we are committed to bringing our existing and future product lines into EU RoHS Directive compliance.
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