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Installation Guide
XX267-00-00
VN-901T
Single-Channel Video Encoder
Vicon Industries Inc.
Tel: 631-952-2288 Fax: 631-951-2288 Toll Free: 800-645-9116
24-Hour Technical Support: 800-34-VICON (800-348-4266) UK: 44/(0) 1489-566300
Vicon Industries Inc. does not warrant that the functions contained in this equipment will meet your requirements or that the
operation will be entirely error free or perform precisely as described in the documentation. This system has not been designed
to be used in life-critical situations and must not be used for this purpose.
www.vicon-security.com
Document Number: 8009-8267-00-00
Issued: 613
Product specifications subject to change without notice.
Copyright © 2013 Vicon Industries Inc. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1 24-Hour Technical Support: 800-34-VICON (800-348-4266) UK: 44/(0) 1489-566300 Vicon Industries Inc. does not warrant that the functions contained in this equipment will meet your requirements or that the operation will be entirely error free or perform precisely as described in the documentation. This system has not been designed to be used in life-critical situations and must not be used for this purpose.
  • Page 2 WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT INSERT ANY METALLIC OBJECT THROUGH THE VENTILATION GRILLS OR OTHER OPENINGS ON THE EQUIPMENT. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

  • Page 3: Fcc Compliance Statement

    FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT INFORMATION TO THE USER : THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TESTED AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE LIMITS FOR A CLASS A DIGITAL DEVICE, PURSUANT TO PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. THESE LIMITS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE REASONABLE PROTECTION AGAINST HARMFUL INTERFERENCE WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS OPERATED IN A COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Description ------------------------------------------------------------------6 1.1 Components - ----------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------- 6 1.2 Key Features------------ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 1.3 Over View ---- - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8 2. Installation -------------------------------------------------------------------9 3. Operation -------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 3.1 Access from a browser -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 3.2 Access from the internet ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 12 3.3 Setting the admin password over a secure connection ------------------------------------------- 12 3.4 Live View Page ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 3.5 Video Encoder Setup ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14...

  • Page 6: Description

    1. Description The information in this manual provides quick installation and setup procedures for the VN-901T Video Encoder These units should only be installed by a qualified technician using approved materials in conformance with federal, state, and local codes. Read these instructions thoroughly before beginning an installation.

  • Page 7: Key Features

    1.2 Key Features • Brilliant video quality The Video Encoder offers the highly efficient H.264 video compression, which drastically reduces bandwidth and storage requirements without compromising image quality. Motion JPEG is also supported for increased flexibility. • Dual Streams The Video Encoder can deliver dual video streams simultaneously at full frame rate in all resolutions up to D1 (720x480 in NTSC, 720x576 in PAL) using Motion JPEG and H.264 (or MPEG- 4).

  • Page 8: Overview

    1.3 Overview • Front View Function Description Not used. Reset Button Press this button to restore the factory default settings Network Indicator Lights when a remote user is connected to the unit. Lights when the power is on. Steady amber during booting and flashing amber during factory Power Indicator default.

  • Page 9: Installation

    2. Installation For the operation of the Video Encoder, it is necessary to connect a network cable for data transmission, power connection from a customer-supplied power adapter and connect a general analog transmitter. Depending on operation methods, it is also possible to connect an alarm cable or audio cable.
  • Page 10 Select Assign IP. You cam see a Assign IP window. Enter the required IP address. Note: For more information, refer to the Smart Manger User’s Manual.

  • Page 11: Operation

    3. Operation The Video Encoder can be used with Windows operating system and browsers. The recommended browsers are Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, Opera and Google Chrome with Windows. Note: To view streaming video in Microsoft Internet Explorer, set your browser to allow ActiveX controls.

  • Page 12: Access From The Internet

    3.2. Access from the internet Access from the internet once connected, the Video Encoder is accessible on your local network (LAN). To access the video encoder from the Internet you must configure your broadband router to allow incoming data traffic to the video encoder. To do this, enable the NAT-traversal feature, which will attempt to automatically configure the router to allow access to the video encoder.

  • Page 13: Live View Page

    3.4 Live View Page The live view page comes in several screen modes: 704x480(576), 640x480, 352x240(288) and 320x240. Users are allowed to select the most suitable one out of those modes. Please, adjust the mode in accordance with your PC specifications and monitoring purposes.

  • Page 14: Video Encoder Setup

    3) Pan/Tilt/Zoom Controls If the Video Encoder has been appropriately configured, the Live View page displays the controls available for the installed Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) device. The administrator can enable/disable the controls for specified users. Please see “3.6 PTZ Control” for more information. 4) Video Streams The video encoder provides several images and video stream formats.

  • Page 15: Basic Configuration

    3.5.1 Basic Configuration The device information is displayed on this Basic Configuration page. 1) Users User access control is enabled by default. An administrator can create additional users and passwords. It is also possible to allow anonymous viewer login, which means that anybody may access the Live View page, as described below:...

  • Page 16: Network

    The User List displays the authorized users and user groups (levels): User Group Authority Provides the lowest level of access, which only allows access to the Guest Live View page. An operator can view the Live View page, create and modify Operator events, and adjust certain other settings.

  • Page 17: Video & Image

    • Use the following IP address - To use a static IP address for the Video Encoder, check the radio button and then make the following settings: IP address: Specify a unique IP address for your Video Encoder Subnet mask: Specify the mask for the subnet where the Video Encoder is located. Default router: Specify the IP address of the default router (gateway) used for connecting devices attached to different networks and network segments.
  • Page 18 H.264 HP (High Profile): The primary profile for broadcast and disc storage applications, particularly for high-definition television applications (for example, this is the profile adopted by the Blu-Ray Disc storage format and the DVB HDTV broadcast service). H.264 MP (Main Profile): Primarily for low-cost applications that require additional error robustness, this profile is rarely used in videoconferencing and mobile applications;...

  • Page 19: Audio

    Such act may cause a problem to the system performance. Vicon recommends that GOP be the same as the fps • Stream2 Setting Sometimes the image size is large due to low light or complex scenery. Adjusting the frame rate and quality helps to control the bandwidth and storage used by the Motion JPEG video stream in these situations.
  • Page 20 • Audio Setting Enable audio: Check the box to enable audio in the video stream. Compression type: Select the desired audio Compression format, G711. The "u-law is for North America and Japan; the "a-law" is for Europe and the rest of the world. Sample rate: Select the required Sample rate (number of times per second the sound is sampled).

  • Page 21: Date & Time

    5) Date & Time • Current Server Time This displays the current date and time (24h clock). The time can be displayed in 12h clock format (see below). • New Server Time Select your time zone from the drop-down list. If you want the server clock to automatically adjust for daylight savings time, select the “Automatically adjustment for daylight saving time changes”.

  • Page 22: Live View

    3.5.2 Live View Video Input Mode • Video Mode: Choose Video Mode from the drop-down list: NTSC or PAL...

  • Page 23: Video & Image

    3.5.3 Video & Image  Basic Refer to “3.5.1 Basic Configuration > Video & Image” for more details.
  • Page 24  Image • Image Appearance This page provides access to the advanced image settings for the video encoder. Brightness: The image brightness can be adjusted in the range 1-10, where a higher value produces a brighter image. Contrast: Adjust the image's contrast by raising or lowering the value in this field. Saturation: Select an appropriate level by entering a value in the range 1-10.

  • Page 25: Privacy Masking

     Privacy Masking The privacy masking function allows selected parts of the video image being transmitted to be masked from view. Up to eight privacy masks can be set;the color of privacy masks is black. The privacy masks are configured by Mask windows. Each window can be selected by clicking with the mouse.
  • Page 26  Webcasting The video encoder can stream live video to a website. Copy the HTML code generated on the screen and pastes it in page code of the website you want to display live video. Note: To use webcasting service, the Enable Anonymous viewer login option must be checked. Refer to “3.5.1 Basic Configuration >...

  • Page 27: Audio

    3.5.4 Audio Refer to “3.5.1 Basic Configuration > Audio” for more details.

  • Page 28: Event

    3.5.5 Event 1) Event-In  On Boot This is used to trigger the event every time the Video Encoder is started. Select “Enable” to activate the motion event. Enter the Dwell time the event lasts from the point of detection, 1-180 seconds. When the settings are complete, click Save, or click Reset to revert to previously saved settings.
  • Page 29  Alarm In Select “Enable” to activate the alarm event. The video encoder supports 2 alarm input ports. Type: Choose the type of alarm to use from the drop-down list. Dwell Time: Set the dwell time an event lasts from the point of detection of an alarm input. When the settings are complete, click Save, or click Reset to revert to previously saved settings...
  • Page 30  Manual Trigger This option makes use of the manual trigger button provided on the live view page, which are used to start or stop the event type manually. Alternatively the event can be triggered via the product's API (Application Programming Interface). Select “Enable manual trigger”...
  • Page 31  Motion Motion detection is used to generate an alarm whenever movement occurs (or stops) in the video image. A total of 8 Motion and/or Mask windows can be created and configured. Motion is detected in defined Motion windows, which are placed in the video image to target specific areas.
  • Page 32 • Motion Detection Setting The behavior for each window is defined by adjusting the Threshold and Sensitivity, as described below. The combination of these parameters defines whether motion has occurred; motion detection frequency is increased with a high sensitivity and a low threshold. A motion index is a set of parameters describing Window Name, Type, Threshold, Sensitivity, and Dwell Time.
  • Page 33  Network Loss This is used to trigger the event every time the network connection is failed. Select “Enable” to activate the Network Loss event. Select a dwell time for how long the event will last from the point of detection.

  • Page 34: Event-Out

    2) Event-Out  SMTP(E-Mail) The Video Encoder can be configured to send event and error email messages via SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol). • SMTP (E-Mail) Setting Select “Enable” to activate the SMTP operation. Mail Server/Port: Enter the host names (or IP addresses) and port numbers for your mail server in the fields provided, to enable the sending of notifications and image email messages from the transmitter to predefined addresses via SMTP.
  • Page 35 Login Method: Set the Weakest method allowed to the highest/safest method supported by the mail server. The most secure method is listed in the drop-down list: Login / Plain • SMTP (E-Mail) Receiver Receiver: Enter an email address. You can register up to 8 e-mail addresses of recipients. •...
  • Page 36 • JPEG Setting Pre-event: A pre-event buffer contains images from the time immediately preceding the event trigger. These are stored internally in the server. This buffer can be very useful when checking to see what happened to cause the event trigger. Check the box to enable the pre-trigger buffer, enter the desired total length in seconds, minutes or hours, and specify the required image frequency.
  • Page 37  Alarm Out When the video encoder detects an event, it can control external equipment connected to its alarm output port. Check the box to enable and then select either: Enable: When you select “Enable alarm out”, the output will be activated for as long as the event is active.
  • Page 38  Audio Alert When the video encoder detects an event, it can output a predefined audio data to external speaker. Check the box to enable the service. • Audio Alert Setting To use the audio alert with the Video Encoder, an audio data file made by user must be uploaded from your PC.
  • Page 39 Audio Recorder To use the Audio Recorder tool to make an audio file for Audio Alert function, you must install the Central Management Software (CMS) on the installation CD at first. The CMS program (Start>All Programs>CMS>Tools> ARecorder) in your PC, the ARecorder window will be displayed as below.
  • Page 40 ▼ PTZ Preset When the video encoder detects an event, you can make a PTZ camera connected to its RS-485 port to move to a predefined preset position. Check the box to enable the service and return to the Home position once the event has ended.
  • Page 41 ▼ Boost The Boost feature is used in conjunction with event detection. When this feature is turned ON, the Framerate and Bitrate in the boost condition can be set to a different value than the ones in the normal condition field. When an event is detected, the encoder will boost the Framerate and Bitrate from the normal condition to this boosted level for the duration of the event.

  • Page 42: Event Map

    3) Event Map The event map allows you to change the settings and establish a schedule for each event trigger from the network camera; up to a max. 15 events can be registered. Click Add button to make a new event map; a popup window displays as below.

  • Page 43: Device

    • General Enter the name for a new event map. • Event In Select an event type in the drop down list. • Event Out E-mail: Select email addresses you want to send via email that an event has occurred. FTP: Record and save images to an FTP server when an event has occurred.
  • Page 44 ▼ RS485 • RS485 Setting Baud rate: Select a Baud Rate in the drop-down list. (Default 9600 bps) Data bits: Select Data Bits in the drop-down list. (Default None) Parity bits: Select Parity Bits in the drop-down list. (Default 8 bits) Stop bits: Select Stop Bits in the drop-down list.

  • Page 45: System

    3.5.7 System 1) Information You can enter the system information. This page is very useful when you refer device information after installation. • Device Name Configuration Enter the device name. • Location Configuration Enter the location information. You can enter that by four. When the settings are complete, click Save, or click Reset to revert to previously saved settings.

  • Page 46: Security

    2) Security  Users User access control is enabled by default, when the administrator sets the root password on first access. New users are authorized with user names and passwords, or the administrator can choose to allow anonymous viewer login to the Live View page, as described below: •...
  • Page 47  HTTPS For greater security, the network camera can be configured to use HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL (Secure Socket Layer)), so that all communication that would otherwise go via HTTP will instead go via an encrypted HTTPS connection. •...
  • Page 48  IP Filtering Checking the Enable IP address filtering box enables the IP address filtering function. Up to 256 IP address entries may be specified (a single entry can contain multiple IP addresses). Click the Add button to add new filtered addresses. When the IP address filter is enabled, addresses added to the list are set as allowed or denied addresses.

  • Page 49: Date & Time

    3) Date & Time • Current Server Time This displays the current date and time (24h clock). The time can be displayed in 12h clock format in the overlay (see below). • New Server Time Select your time zone from the drop-down list. If you want the server clock to automatically adjust for daylight savings time, select “Automatically adjustment for daylight saving time changes”.

  • Page 50: Network

    4) Network Settings regarding the network can be executed. Settings for IP, DNS, Host Name, Port, and ARP/Ping can be established, along with setting for DDNS, RTP, uPnP, QoS, NAT, Zeroconfig, and Bonjour.
  • Page 51  Basic • IP Address Configuration: Obtain IP address via DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a protocol that lets network administrators centrally manage and automate the assignment of IP addresses on a network. DHCP is enabled by default. Although a DHCP server is mostly used to set an IP address dynamically, it is also possible to use it to set a static, known IP address for a particular MAC address.
  • Page 52  DDNS • Internet DDNS(Dynamic Domain Name Service) When using the high-speed Internet with the telephone or cable network, users can operate the Video Encoder even on the floating IP environment in which IPs are changed at every access. Users should receive an account and password by visiting a DDNS service like http://www.dyndns.com/.
  • Page 53  RTP Create a setting for sending and receiving an audio or video on a real-time basis. These settings are the IP address, port number, and Time-To-Live value to use for the media stream(s) in multicast H.264 format. Only certain IP addresses and port numbers should be used for multicast streams. •...
  • Page 54  UPnP The Video Encoder includes support for UPnP™. UPnP™ is enabled by default, so the Video Encoder then is automatically detected by operating systems and clients that support this protocol. Note: UPnP™ must be installed on your workstation if running Windows XP. To do this, open the Control Panel from the Start Menu and select Add/Remove Programs.
  • Page 55  QoS Quality of Service (QoS) provides the means to guarantee a certain level of a specified resource to selected traffic on a network. Quality can be defined as a maintained level of bandwidth, low latency, and no packet losses. The main benefits of a QoS-aware network are: The ability to prioritize traffic and thus allow critical flows to be served before flows with lesser priority.
  • Page 56 • Auto Traffic Control Set a limitation on user network resources by designating the maximum bandwidth. Maximum bandwidth: In case of sharing other network programs or equipment, it is possible to set a limitation on the maximum bandwidth in the unit of Mbit/s or kbit/s. Auto frame rate: Selected if not influenced by a network-related program or equipment without a limitation on the network bandwidth.
  • Page 57 • NAT Settings Enable: When enabled, the video encoder attempts to configure port mapping in a NAT router on your network, using UPnP™. Note that UPnP™ must be enabled in the Video Encoder (see System>Network>UPnP). Automatic setting: The Video Encoder automatically search for NAT routers on your network.
  • Page 58  Zeroconfig Zeroconfig allows the video encoder to create and assign IP address for video encoders and connect to a network automatically. Zero configuration networking (zeroconf), is a set of techniques that automatically creates a usable Internet Protocol (IP) network without manual operator intervention or special configuration servers. Zero configuration networking allows devices such as computers and printers to connect to a network automatically.
  • Page 59  Bonjour The video encoder includes support for Bonjour. When enabled, the video encoder is automatically detected by operating systems and clients that support this protocol. Note: Also known as zero-configuration networking, Bonjour enables devices to automatically discover each other on a network, without having to enter IP addresses or configure DNS servers. Bonjour is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

  • Page 60: Language

    5) Language It will be able to select a user language. The language choices are English, Korean and Russian.

  • Page 61: Maintenance

    6) Maintenance • Maintenance Server Restart: The unit is restarted without changing any of the settings. Use this method if the unit is not behaving as expected. Restore: The unit is restarted and most current settings are reset to factory default values. The settings that are not affected are: * the boot protocol (DHCP or static) * the static IP address...

  • Page 62: Support

    • Restore Import and apply a setting value saved to a user PC. Note: Backup and Restore can only be used on the same unit running the same firmware. This feature is not intended for multi-configurations or for firmware upgrades. 7) Support The support page provides valuable information on troubleshooting and contact information, should you require technical assistance.

  • Page 63: About

    3.6 PTZ Control You can control PTZ camera in the live screen. Press the button on the left top in the live screen to activate the PTZ control panel. PTZ Control Panel PTZ Menu Panel Direction Buttons Iris/Focus/Zoom Buttons...
  • Page 64 • Control Panel Left/Right button: Go into the sub-menu items. Execute the command (exit). Change value. Navigate through the menu items. Up/Down button: Navigate through the menu items. PAN/TILT Speed: Sets a speed when adjusting the PTZ Camera. The higher a value is, the faster a speed will be.

  • Page 65: Help

    3.7 Help The Help information window will be provided as a popup window so that users can open and read it without a need for log-in. It offers descriptions of setting and Help page by which users can manipulate the Video Encoder without a reference to the manual.

  • Page 66: Resetting To The Factory Default Settings

    3.8 Resetting to the factory default settings To reset the Video Encoder to the original factory settings, go to the Setup>System> Maintenance web page (described in “3.5.7 System > Maintenance”) or use the Reset button on the front panel of the video encoder.

  • Page 67: Appendix

    4. Appendix 4.1 Troubleshooting When troubleshooting if problems occur, verify the installation of the Video Encoder with the instructions in this manual and with other operating equipment. Isolate the problem to the specific piece of equipment in the system and refer to the equipment manual for further information. Problems/Symptoms Possible Causes or Corrective Actions The unit cannot be accessed by...

  • Page 68: Alarm Connection

    4.2 Alarm Connection The following connection diagram gives an example of how to connect the Video Encoder. -. AI : Alarm Input -. G : Ground -. AO : Alarm Output 4.3 Preventive Maintenance Preventive maintenance allows detection and correction of minor that faults before they become serious and cause equipment failure.

  • Page 69: Product Specification

    4.4 Product Specification Video In/Out 1BNC/1BNC, 1.0Vp-p[75ohm, composite] Motion JPEG MPEG-4 Part2 Compression H.264 (MPEG-4 Part 10) Profiles: H.264 MP and BP, MPEG-4 ASP and SP 4CIF, 2CIF, CIF, QCIF, VGA, QVGA, QQVGA Resolutions Max. 704x480/704x576[NTSC/PAL] VIDEO Min. 160x120, Frame Rate, H.264 Up to 30/25fps[NTSC/PAL] @ all resolutions Frame Rate, MPEG-4 Up to 30/25fps[NTSC/PAL] @ all resolutions...
  • Page 70 System Requirement for Web Browser Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 98, Microsoft Windows ME, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP, or Microsoft Windows Vista CPU: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo 2Ghz or higher, 1GB RAM or more, 10GB free disk or higher VGA: AGP, Video RAM 32MB or higher (1024x768, 24bpp or higher)

  • Page 71: Shipping Instructions

    Shipping Instructions Use the following procedure when returning a unit to the factory: 1. Call or write Vicon for a Return Authorization (R.A.) at one of the locations listed below. Record the name of the Vicon employee who issued the R.A.
  • Page 72 “autopan” or “tour” modes of operation. Such continuous operation is outside the scope of this warranty. Any product sold as “special” or not listed in Vicon’s commercial price list: One year from date of original retail purchase.
  • Page 73 Vicon Industries Inc. For office locations, visit the website: www.vicon-security.com...

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