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  • Page 1 DV-IP Decoder Setup Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction How this Manual has been Constructed Installing the DV-IP Decoder DV-IP Decoder Connections and LEDs Rear Panel Connection Front Panel LEDs Unpacking the DV-IP Decoder Safety Notes Regulatory Notes FCC and DOC Information CE Mark Installation Tools Required...
  • Page 4 How to Configure Global Parameters How to Enable System Features How to Configure Video Outputs Configuring the Network Settings of the DV-IP Decoder How to Enable and Configure Serial Ports How to Enable and Configure the On-board Firewall IP Address Range and Subnet...
  • Page 5 Appendix C – Port Assignment on the DV-IP Decoder Port Allocation Appendix D – DV-IP Decoder Serial and Network Cables DM RS232 Debug Cable (supplied) Straight-through Network Cable Cross Over Network Cable Appendix E – IP Address Range and Subnets...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    The DV-IP Decoder supports five monitor outputs that are able to display a single or multiscreen display or up to sixteen cameras and has five audio channels to allow connections between multiple NetVu Connected video servers and a single Decoder allowing the Operator to monitor and control audio at various sites simultaneously.

  • Page 7: How This Manual Has Been Constructed

    One of the unique features of the DV-IP Decoder is the On-board firewall supporting IP filtering and TCP and UDP port allocation enhancing the security already achieved with the network firewall and ensuring the unit can not be targeted when connected to a public network.

  • Page 8: Installing The Dv-Ip Decoder

    Installing the DV-IP Decoder The Installation of the DV-IP Decoder can be carried out in simple steps as described in the Quick Start Guide; this section will elaborate on this information and the connectivity required for the Advanced features supported on the DV-IP Decoder.

  • Page 9: Front Panel Leds

    The Infra Red is not enabled on the unit and is for future development This LED will glow orange to identify the unit as being a Decoder, this allows Unmarked ease of recognistion when the unit is used in a system apoplication which includes the DV-IP Decoder Dedicated Micros Page 7...

  • Page 10: Unpacking The Dv-Ip Decoder

    Network cable Active video signals, that is, at least one working camera feed Desk / Laptop PC with CD ROM drive and connection to the same network as the DV-IP Decoder Power Sources This unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the manufacturer’s label.

  • Page 11: Regulatory Notes Fcc And Doc Information

    Lightning Strike The DV-IP Decoder has some in-built protection for lightening strike, however it is recommended that isolation transformers be fitted to the system in areas where lightening is a common occurrence. Regulatory Notes FCC and DOC Information...

  • Page 12: Installation

    Installation The following details the installation process for the DV-IP Decoder along with any configuration required during the installation stage. Tools Required The tools required to install the DV-IP Decoder to this stage are: Item Description Cross head screw driver for connecting the rack mounting brackets...

  • Page 13: Recommended Pc Specification

    Pentium III 600MHz processor 128MB RAM 1024 x 768 x 32bit colour monitor 10/100Mbit Ethernet half duplex network interface card Windows 2000, Windows XP Internet Explorer 6 or Netscape Navigator 7.1 or Mozilla Firefox 1.0.2 Dedicated Micros Page 11...

  • Page 14: Step 1 Connecting The Rack Mounting Brackets

    Please note the DV-IP Decoder is heavy. Always follow health and safety guidelines when lifting the unit from the box or installing the DV-IP Decoder unit. When rack mounting the unit it is important that both the front and rear brackets are installed to correctly support the unit in the rack, failure to do this may result in damage of the unit.

  • Page 15: Step 2 Connecting Monitor Outputs

    The DV-IP Decoder is shipped enabled for DHCP network. An IP Address will automatically allocated when the unit is powered up. Note: Although the DV-IP Decoder is automatically allocated and IP address it is recommended that a static IP address be configured on the unit.

  • Page 16: Step 4 Connecting Serial Devices

    Step 4 Connecting Serial Devices The DV-IP Decoder supports four enabled serial ports. There are two RS232 and two RS232/RS422/RS485 ports, these are as follows: Communication Port Allocation COM 1 RS232 COM 2 RS232 COM 3 RS232/RS422/RS485 COM 4 RS232/RS422/RS485 Each of the serial ports can be configured for port can be configured to support various peripheral devices.
  • Page 17 RS422 Connectivity COM 3 COM 4 Data B (-) Data B (-) Data A (+) Data A (+) RS485 Connectivity COM 3 COM 4 Data A (+) Data A (+) Data B (-) Data B (-) Dedicated Micros Page 15...

  • Page 18: Step 5 Termination Dip Switches

    The communication ports support RS232, RS422 or RS485 serial data. When connecting for RS422 or RS485 communication the corresponding DIP switches on the rear of the DV-IP Decoder must be set for termination, the following details the correct configuration. Page 16 Dedicated Micros...

  • Page 19: Step 6 Connecting Power

    To connect power to the DV-IP Decoder: 1. The mains connector on the DV-IP Decoder is an 8 pin DIN connector. To power up the unit: 2. Ensure the mains if switched off at the socket 3. Connect the power supply (supplied in the packing kit) to the POWER connector on the unit;...
  • Page 20 <ESC> denotes the Escape button on your keyboard, <ENTER> denotes the enter key on your keyboard. <ESC>m\ether_ip\aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd <ENTER> <ESC>m\subnet\aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd <ENTER> <ESC>m\gateway\aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd <ENTER> <ESC>m\save <ENTER> reset (to restart the unit) - you must reset the DV-IP Decoder for the settings to be applied. Page 18 Dedicated Micros...
  • Page 21 Note: The Gateway will be required if the video being presented to the DV-IP Decoder is to be sourced from NetVu Connected video servers that are located on different networks. Enabling DHCP The DV-IP Decoder is set for DHCP by default; the following details how to enable DHCP if this setting has been changed so that the DV-IP Decoder is automatically allocated an IP address: 1.

  • Page 22: Step 7 Locating The Dhcp Allocated Ip Address

    The DV-IP Decoder must be connected to the DHCP network during this procedure. Note: Although this configuration provides an IP address for the DV-IP Decoder unit using the DHCP protocol, the IP address is only temporary, so it is advised that a permanent IP address is provided manually at a later date, i.e.

  • Page 23: Step 8 Setting And Enabling Passwords

    1. Using FTP client software connect to the DV-IP Decoder (the FTP Client in this images is Filezilla To connect to the DV-IP Decoder type the IP address of the unit in the FTP software, you will be prompted for a user name and password, the default settings for these are dm and ftp respectively.
  • Page 24 Multiple user names and passwords can be allocated to each function, simple add the information under the relevant heading, e.g. [FTP] dm=ftp psmith=manager jjones=admin This will give three usernames and passwords for accessing the FTP function. 4. Reset the unit for the new Username(s) to take affect Page 22 Dedicated Micros...
  • Page 25 1. Using FTP software connect to the DV-IP Decoder; To connect to the DV-IP Decoder type the IP address of the unit in the FTP software, you will be prompted for a user name and password, the default settings for these are dm and ftp respectively.
  • Page 26 The options available are; Pass – default, Open, Off Note: When making a connection between a NetVu Connected server and the DV-IP Decoder, if a password is set on the server it is necessary to configure the urlprofiles.ini file on the Decoder, refer to Appendix B of this manual for more information.

  • Page 27: Configuring The Dv-Ip Decoder

    Configuring the DV-IP Decoder To assist you with the configuration of the DV-IP Decoder, this section is constructed in a tutorial manner and will make use of typical scenarios describing how to …….. allocate an IP address, etc. Select the sections that are relevant to the functionality required for your application and follow the step by step instructions.

  • Page 28: Accessing The Configuration Web Pages

    Accessing the Configuration Web Pages The configuration of the DV-IP Decoder is achieved via on the on board web pages, to access these: 1. Launch Internet Explorer (or Netscape Navigator or Mozilla Firefox) 2. Type the IP address of the DV-IP Decoder into the address bar 3.

  • Page 29: How To Configure Global Parameters

    6. If the settings are incorrect reset the Decoder by selecting the reset button 7. If the DV-IP Decoder time is to be synchronised to the PC that is being used to configure the system then select sync unit from PC. Note that this only synchronises the time when the button is selected this will not maintain synchronisation permanently.
  • Page 30 Function Description This is a global setting for all the video outputs on the DV-IP Decoder. The video format can be configured as PAL or NTSC. Video Standard When the video standard is changed the DV-IP Decoder must be reset. Click on the Reset button It is possible to identify the format in which the date will be displayed;...

  • Page 31: How To Enable System Features

    How to Enable System Features There are a number of features supported on the DV-IP Decoder that can be enabled or disabled depending on your system requirements. When these features are enabled, the relevant configuration web pages will be displayed; if these are disabled then these pages will be omitted.

  • Page 32: How To Configure Video Outputs

    3. Select the camera that the audio is associated with 4. The DV-IP Decoder supports a number of audio channels select the audio channel from the drop down list 5. If required enable in line audio by placing a tick in the corresponding box 6.
  • Page 33 Mode images (up to four). The screen display options available are: Single and Quad The audio link can be established between the DV-IP Decoder and a specific camera on Audio associated one of the selected NetVu Connected video servers, the audio channel on the DV-IP Camera &...

  • Page 34: Configuring The Network Settings Of The Dv-Ip Decoder

    IP address, enter the IP address of the primary DNS and secondary DNS server 4. The default system name for the DV-IP Decoder is blank, this can be changed to a more appropriate name by entering the information in this section 5.

  • Page 35: How To Enable And Configure Serial Ports

    Secondary DNS This is the IP address of the secondary DNS server in case of failure of the primary server This is the name that is allocated to the DV-IP Decoder, this will be used when System Name transmitting alarm information to a Remote Monitoring Station...
  • Page 36 Data Bits, Stop between the DV-IP Decoder and the device Bits, Flow Control This will reset the DV-IP Decoder, ensure all settings are saved before resetting the unit Reset as any configuration settings made without saving will be removed Page 34...

  • Page 37: How To Enable And Configure The On-Board Firewall

    5. Enter the subnet of the network, if a subnet has been specified in the IP address then that will take precedence over this subnet 6. Identify the TCP ports that are enabled and available on the DV-IP Decoder, enter the same number in the To and From values if a single port is required Note: If you attempt use a port that is not on the list, even if you have a valid IP address you will not gain access to the unit.
  • Page 38 This is the list of UDP ports that are available on the DV-IP Decoder. If a host tries to communicate with the Decoder using a UDP port that is not specified in the list, even with a valid IP address, the host will not gain access to the unit.
  • Page 39 Port, Type, Application, This identifies the default ports and their functionality that is supported on the unit. The following are the default port settings supported on the DV-IP Decoder; this is shown on the Firewall page menu. Alternatively it is possible to identify the supported ports and also determine who is connected to the DV-IP Decoder via a telnet session.

  • Page 40: Ip Address Range And Subnet

    0 – 3 192.168.3.1/31 255.255.255.254 0 - 1 Important Note: A host cannot be allocated an IP address of 0 or 255, which means there are really only up to 254 host addresses available in the example. Page 38 Dedicated Micros...

  • Page 41: How To Enable System Logs

    2. If connect/dial using PPP has been configured within the alarm and VMD pages enabling this option will log all the PPP actions 3. If the DV-IP Decoder has been configured to transmit file to an FTP server enabling this function will log all FTP transactions 4.

  • Page 42: Reviewing The Dv-Ip Decoder Logs

    Reviewing the DV-IP Decoder Logs The DV-IP Decoder can be configured to produce a number of log files, these are for: Anonymous FTP connections Illegal file access attempts FTP and telnet users Configuration of these logs is detailed in the Configuration section of this manual. The logs that are generated can be viewed via the web interface on the DV-IP Decoder.

  • Page 43: Anonymous Ftp Log

    Web interface and have entered an incorrect password. The information logged is: The action requested and status Time and date IP address Port information This information can be used to monitor the connections to the DV-IP Decoder and identify unauthorised actions. Dedicated Micros Page 41...

  • Page 44: Logfile

    Logfile Backup This file is updated every time the Logfile reaches its maximum capacity. The Logfile will automatically write over the top of the existing Logfile Backup to create a file containing information that occurred recently. Page 42 Dedicated Micros...
  • Page 45 The following is a typical example of the information held within the Logfile Backup. System-Start : at 15:47:41 on 04-06-2004 UTC System-Halt : at 15:47:30 on 04-06-2004 UTC Restart code : 100 Restart reason : Controlled user RESET from Telnet or the webpages Dedicated Micros Page 43...

  • Page 46: Dv-Ip Decoder Tools

    DV-IP Decoder Tools There are a number of tools that are supported on-board the DV-IP Decoder itself. These can be accessed through the web interface and are available for testing system parameters and obtaining information for fault finding. To access the Tools option: 1.

  • Page 47: Appendix A - Resetting The Dv-Ip Decoder

    Appendix A - Resetting the DV-IP Decoder Reset using the Web Interface Some features require that the DV-IP Decoder to be reset for changes to take effect, for example, those held in non-volatile memory. There is a correct procedure when resetting the Decoder that must be followed: 1.

  • Page 48: Reset Using Telnet

    Reset using Telnet An alternative option for resetting the DV-IP Decoder is to connect to the unit using telnet. 1. Go to Start -> Run 2. Enter <telnet <IP address of Decoder>> 3. You will be prompted for a username and password (default dm and telnet) and press return Note: Character may be echoed, this is a feature of Windows XP.

  • Page 49: Appendix B - Dv-Ip Decoder .Ini Files

    1. Launch the FTP client software 2. You will need to create a site for the FTP link, enter the IP address of the DV-IP Decoder, enter the FTP username and password 3. Select the Connect button to make the connection...
  • Page 50 4. You will be presented with the directory structure on the DV-IP Decoder, locate and select the etc directory in the root drive 5. The following files are all stored in the etc directory. 6. There are two ways of opening and editing these files, depending on the file that is selected...

  • Page 51: Structure Of The Files

    9. Once you have completed the configuration Save the file 10. When you close the file you will be prompted to upload the file to the DV-IP Decoder, select Upload Note: If you are not prompted ensure you upload the file to the DV-IP Decoder for the configuration to take affect.

  • Page 52: User.ini

    USER.ini A number of features on the DV-IP Decoder are password protected; these have default usernames and passwords. The features that can be enabled for authentication are FTP, telnet and serial communication. The user.ini file contains the username and password information for these features and is also the interface to enable or disable password protection.
  • Page 53 <System name> <IP address> <username> <password> The example shows four individual server settings: #this is a comment DV-IP52 172.16.254.52 user1 password1 DV-IP50 172.16.254.50 user2 password2 DS2 172.16.85.196 user password DV-IP12 172.16.254.12 user3 password3 #End of profiles Dedicated Micros Page 51...

  • Page 54: Appendix C - Port Assignment On The Dv-Ip Decoder

    To view the ports that have been enabled and configured on the DV-IP Decoder, select Network -> Firewall Options. This details the port numbers, type of connection, application and use.
  • Page 55 Using a telnet session it is possible to telnet to a specific port to obtain debug information, for example at the DV-IP prompt enter: Telnet <IP address or DV-IP Decoder> 5201 This will download debug information on the Engineering port, the following is an example of the...

  • Page 56: Appendix D - Dv-Ip Decoder Serial And Network Cables

    Appendix D – DV-IP Decoder Serial and Network Cables DM RS232 Debug Cable (supplied) The RS232 Debug cable can be used to connect the PC serially to the DV-IP Decoder for configuration using a terminal application (such as HyperTerminalTM). Page 54...

  • Page 57: Straight-Through Network Cable

    Straight-through Network Cable A straight through network cable connects hosts to network devices; PC to switch, DV-IP Decoder to Switch. Dedicated Micros Page 55...

  • Page 58: Cross Over Network Cable

    Cross Over Network Cable A cross over network cable is used to connect hosts to hosts or network equipment to network equipment, switch to router, PC to DV-IP Decoder. Page 56 Dedicated Micros...

  • Page 59: Appendix E - Ip Address Range And Subnets

    Wherever the subnet gives a value of 255 (all 1’s) it ‘masks’ out the IP address octet and therefore represent the Network part of the overall IP address. Hence the reason the above example takes the first three octets as the network ID and the last octet as the host ID. Dedicated Micros Page 57...

  • Page 60: Classes Of Networks

    A Class B network can be seen as being a medium sized network offering more network ID’s than a Class A but less host ID’s, we can see that the subnet ‘masks’ out the network portion of the IP address. Page 58 Dedicated Micros...
  • Page 61 This identifies the range of network address that are within the Class C address range; 192.0.0 – 223.255.255. Subnet Mask This shows that the first three octets are masked by the subnet which identifies the Network ID and the remaining octet is the Host ID’s. Dedicated Micros Page 59...

  • Page 62: Calculating Ip Address Range

    10.1.1.0 – 10.255.255.255 10.1.1.1/9 255.128.0.0 10.1.1.0 – 10.127.255.255 10.1.1.1/10 255.192.0.0 10.1.1.0 – 10.63.255.255 10.1.1.1/11 255.224.0.0 10.1.1.0 – 10.31.255.255 10.1.1.1/12 255.240.0.0 10.1.1.0 – 10.15.255.255 10.1.1.1/13 255.248.0.0 10.1.1.0 – 10.7.255.255 10.1.1.1/14 255.252.0.0 10.1.1.0 – 10.3.255.255 10.1.1.1/15 255.254.0.0 10.1.1.0 – 10.1.255.255 Page 60 Dedicated Micros...
  • Page 63 192.168.3.0 – 192.168.3.255 192.168.3.1/25 255.255.255.128 192.168.3.0 – 192.168.3.127 192.168.3.1/26 255.255.255.192 192.168.3.0 – 192.168.3.63 192.168.3.1/27 255.255.255.224 192.168.3.0 – 192.168.3.31 192.168.3.1/28 255.255.255.240 192.168.3.0 – 192.168.3.15 192.168.3.1/29 255.255.255.248 192.168.3.0 – 192.168.3.7 192.168.3.1/30 255.255.255.252 192.168.3.0 – 192.168.3.3 192.168.3.1/31 255.255.255.254 192.168.3.0 – 192.168.3.1 Dedicated Micros Page 61...

  • Page 64: Additional Information

    Decoder; drive information, comm. Ports information, enabled telemetry, etc. <ESC> m\security\Eng\Open Allows the security password for debug mode to be enabled (pass)or disable (off) on the DV-IP Decoder Pass <ESC> m\security\debug\Open Allows the security password for debug mode to be...
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