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  • Page 1 Video over IP...
  • Page 2 © 2000 Hirschmann Electronics GmbH & Co. KG Hirschmann haftet in keinem Fall für irgendwelche Schäden, die in ir- gendeinem Zusammenhang mit der Nutzung der Netzkomponenten Manuals and software are protected by copyright. All rights reserved. oder ihrer Betriebssoftware entstehen. Im übrigen verweisen wir auf die The copying, reproduction, translation, conversion into any electronic im Lizenzvertrag genannten Nutzungsbedingungen.
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  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface 7 Purpose 7 Audience 7 Conventions 7 Special Message Formats 7 Other Conventions 8 Chapter 1 Introduction 9 Multimedia Gateway Concept 9 Typical Applications 10 Features and Benefits 10 Package Contents 12 Front Panel Connectors 12 Rear Panel Connectors 13 Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide 15 Step 1: Connecting a Camera or Monitor 15...
  • Page 5 Chapter 5 Typical Applications 43 Displaying Remote Video on a Web Browser 43 Connecting a transmitter to a receiver 44 VIP -SW1 Multimedia over LAN Concept using Intranet vs. Internet Operation 47 Chapter 6 Advanced Features 49 Automatic Connection Feature 49 Video Motion Detection Feature 49 Alarm Notification by Email 50 Firmware Upload 50...

  • Page 6: Preface

    Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the Hirschmann multimedia LAN adapter. multimedia LAN adapters provide connectivity for video, audio and data sources over Ethernet networks using the TCP/IP protocol. The units are available as encoder units , featuring a video input for...

  • Page 7: Other Conventions

    All instructions which are accompanied by the shown symbol should be carefully followed in order to avoid potential damage to your or con- nected equipment and ensure your personal safety. Other Conventions This manual uses the following typographical conventions: italics Command and directory names.

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Introduction HAPTER For the first time, realizes live video transmission via existing computer networks. Efficient compression, according to the ITU-T standard H.261, enables video communication over virtually any TCP/IP connection: local area networks as well as the Internet (wide area network). Simply configure an IP address using a standard terminal program or any Internet Browser and connect to the Ethernet.

  • Page 9: Typical Applications

    multimedia gateway was designed, to integrate multimedia data streams into computer networks based on Ethernet and the TCP/IP proto- col suite. combines state-of-the art compression technology with ease- of-use, enabling you to transmit full color live video with accompanying full-duplex audio and data over standard Ethernet-type networks. comes in two flavors, as a sender or as a receiver.
  • Page 10 Reception and playback via software decoder VIP -SW1 VIP -SW1 • Transparent full-duplex data channel (RS232), e.g. for pan/tilt/zoom • camera control Full-duplex audio transmission (optional) • Control input for external sensors, e.g. switch or contact • Relay output for switching of external devices, e.g. door entry •...

  • Page 11: Package Contents

    Package Contents The product package should contain the following items: unit VIP - VTx VIP - VRx • AC plug power adapter, 5V DC output • This manual • Call your distributor or the dealer if there are any wrong, missing, or damaged parts.

  • Page 12: Rear Panel Connectors

    corresponding receiver unit. Otherwise there is no difference in features, therefore all information given for the basic units VIP - VTx VIP - VRx does also apply to the models with integrated audio functionality. The green power LED will be lit as soon as power is supplied to the unit and the unit is ready for service.
  • Page 13 (Transmit) LED will blink for each packet being transmitted. Note that packet reception is not signalled. The RS-232 interface allows for connection to the serial port of a PC for sim- ple configuration and/or operation management functions. The interface features the full suite of RS-232 flow control signals. The switching I/O-port allows for direct connection of external signalling devices, for example knobs or contacts.

  • Page 14: Quick Installation Guide

    Quick Installation Guide HAPTER For the fastest route to get your product up and running, just follow the next 4 steps below. Step 1: Connecting a Camera or Monitor To connect a camera to the transmitter use a standard coaxial VIP - VTx cable and plug it into the BNC connector at the front side of the unit.

  • Page 15: Step 2: Connecting To The Lan Port

    Step 2: Connecting to the LAN Port To connect the to the Ethernet network use a standard UTP Cat5 cable with RJ45 connectors. Plug this cable into the RJ45 receptacle labelled „Ethernet/UTP“ at the rear side of the unit. The connection to a 10BASE-T network can be made directly or via a hub or switch.

  • Page 16: Step 3: Connecting Power

    Step 3: Connecting Power After connecting the video source or the monitor and the LAN cable to the unit, the power adapter has to be attached to the . Plug the primary side into the wall outlet and the secondary side with the small clip into the unit.

  • Page 17: Step 4: Selecting An Ip Address For Your Network

    Step 4: Selecting an IP Address for Your Network comes with the default IP address of 192.168.0.1. Before operating the system inside your own network, a valid IP address needs to be set. offers 3 convenient ways for configuring IP addresses: Using command line tools, e.g.

  • Page 18: Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation HAPTER The following chapter describes in detail how to connect external devices to your system. Connecting Video Sources or Displays For connecting a camera to the transmitter, use a standard VIP - VTx coaxial cable and plug it into the BNC connector at the front panel of the .

  • Page 19: Connecting Audio Equipment

    Connecting Audio Equipment If the is equipped with the audio option, basically two audio channels are available, called handset and audio in/out. Only one of these two audio interfaces can be active at one time. Key: 1 = Handset Microphone, positive terminal 2 = Handset Speaker, positive terminal 3 = Handset Speaker, negative terminal 4 = Handset Microphone, ground terminal...

  • Page 20: Connecting Data Terminals

    Connecting Data Terminals features two serial interfaces, at the front and the back panel respec- tively. They serve different purposes and cannot be used interchangeably, as is explained in the following: Terminal Port For local control and configuration of the unit a data terminal (e.g.

  • Page 21: Connecting External Sensors And Controlling Peripheral Devices

    Connecting External Sensors and Controlling Peripheral Devices is equipped with an alarm input to be used for external signalling devices, like door contacts or motion detectors. Switches or contacts can be connected directly without a separate power supply. The signalling input is located on the two left pins of the detachable screw terminal (see Figure 9).

  • Page 22: Connecting To A Lan

    Connecting to a LAN For connection of the to a 10BASE-T network a standard UTP/Cat5 cable with RJ45 connector has to be plugged into the receptacle labelled Ethernet/UTP at the rear side of the unit. The connection to the Ethernet network can be made directly or via a hub.
  • Page 23 Manual Video over IP...

  • Page 24: Configuration

    Configuration HAPTER Two possibilities exist for configuration: Most basic control and configuration is obtained by connecting a ter- • minal to the RS-232 terminal port. Most comfortable configuration and display of video is facilitated by • the built-in HTTP server, which connects to any standard Web Browser. Configuration using a Terminal Using a terminal program connected to the RS-232 terminal port at the rear panel of the...

  • Page 25: Command Reference

    In order to establish a connection type 'c', to disconnect 'd'. Be sure not to connect two units of the same type, e.g. receiver to receiver. Likewise, a connection between a receiver and a software VIP - VRx VIP -SW1 decoder does not make sense.

  • Page 26: Configuration Using A Web Browser

    Interface Figure 10. Organization of the HTTP server pages By clicking on the Hirschmann company logo on the left hand side you may go back to the home page from any other page. Clicking on the logo while on the home page, you are immediately transferred to the Hirschmann Internet home page, provided the network allows for Internet access.

  • Page 27: Vip Home

    The Hirschmann company logo will con- nect you to the Hirschmann Internet home page, provided the LAN sup- ports Internet access. The window in the center of the screen is the display area for decoded video, only for connections to transmitter units.

  • Page 28: General Configuration Page

    General Configuration Page General configuration settings comprise the unit ID name and address, as well as network and routing information. All units are equipped with a real time clock, which is set during fabrication. However, time and date may be changed any time, for example when the units are operated in different time zones or for precise synchronization with the PC’s internal clock.
  • Page 29 Configuration Item Default Settings Description Password none In order to prevent unauthorized tam- pering with the configuration, the unit may be password protected. The pass- word needs to be repeated correctly before password protection is activated. Once password protection is enabled, you need to login, before the configura- tion pages may be accessed (Figure 13).
  • Page 30 Configuration Item Default Settings Description Date System date, driven by the internal real time clock. Note that the day-of-week need not to be entered and will be auto- matically adjusted based on the given date. Time System time, driven by the internal real time clock.
  • Page 31 When password protection is enabled as described above, any attempt to configure the unit, i.e. selecting one of the configuration pages, will prompt the following password screen to appear. Figure 13. Screen for Entering the Password Manual Video over IP...

  • Page 32: Video Configuration Page

    Video Configuration Page The video settings page allows for modification of all video related param- eters. Note that some items only apply to sending units, i.e. , while VIP - VTx others require a receiving unit. The screen shot, depicted below, VIP - VRx belongs to a sender unit: the setting for the video bandwidth and the out- put standard are both disabled.
  • Page 33 Configuration Item Default Settings Type Description Video bandwidth The transmission rate, i.e. the video bandwidth is controlled from the receiving end. Therefore this setting only applies to receivers. The data rate may be entered inside the range 1 kbit/s up to 1 Mbit/s. Camera name none In addition to the unit name, the...

  • Page 34: Audio Configuration Page

    Audio Configuration Page Audio configuration settings only apply to transmitter and receiver units, which are equipped with the audio option. These units are to be identified by the appended letter ’A’ for audio to the model type. Figure 15. Audio Configuration Menu Available configuration items are detailed in the table below: Configuration Item Default Settings Description...
  • Page 35 Configuration Item Default Settings Description Output level 12 % Adapt the output level to the require- ments of connected audio equipment. Coding mode By selecting any of the two different cod- ing algorithms, G.711 or G.728, the audio function is switched on. The tradeoff is given on the Web page: G.711 is the pre- ferred operation if bandwidth is not a concern.

  • Page 36: Alarm Configuration Page

    Alarm Configuration Page is not only a multimedia gateway but also a security device. To this end has been equipped with many features related to security applica- tions. The current configuration page allows you to configure your unit for video surveillance applications.Note that this page basically only applies to transmitter units.
  • Page 37 Configuration Item Default Settings Description Motion alarm is equipped with a video motion detection feature. The video scene is constantly monitored for relevant motion. The sensitivity needs to be adapted to the respective environment and the acceptable false alarm rate: for a lower false alarm rate select a lower sensitivity and vice versa.
  • Page 38 Configuration Item Default Settings Description Connect The alarming functions would have little effect without corresponding actions to be taken automatically upon alarm. The current setting allows for an automatic connection establishment to the given IP address. The idea is to provide a remote monitoring station with live video in case of an alarm.
  • Page 39 Configuration Item Default Settings Description Relay follows none Operation of the relay may also be auto- mated: Selecting any entry from the list will tie the operation of the relay to the respective action or condition. A typical application is having the relay following the status of the connection, for exam- ple in order to power peripheral equip- ment or even the camera itself.

  • Page 40: Interface Configuration Page

    Interface Configuration Page The parameters of the RS-232 transparent data port at the front panel may be configured using the interface settings page. Note that the parameters of the terminal port are configured at 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity and 1 stop bits.
  • Page 41 Manual Video over IP...

  • Page 42: Displaying Remote Video On A Web Browser

    Typical Applications HAPTER Displaying Remote Video on a Web Browser transmitter features Motion-JPEG video compression in addi- VIP - VTx tion to the high performance H.261 coding, used in combination with the software decoder or a receiver unit. This enables trans- VIP -SW1 VIP - VRx mission of video to standard Web Browsers, a setup that is commonly...
  • Page 43 Connecting a transmitter to a receiver By connecting a transmitter to a receiver a high perfor- VIP - VTx VIP - VRx mance multimedia transmission system for computer networks is obtained. Routing dedicated cables from a camera to a monitor is no longer required as the existing computer network may be used for that purpose, yielding significant savings in terms of installation and management costs.
  • Page 44 Browser requests a new frame. This is especially noticeable in connection with the ’Server Push’ feature, explained above. units equipped with the audio option, full duplex audio may be transmitted in parallel to the video transmission. To this end audio needs to be enabled on the audio settings page, using the Web Browser.
  • Page 45 several remote objects or locations are to be monitored simultaneously, is the application of choice. Typical application areas include: VIP -SW1 Security service providers • Alarm call centers • Facility management systems • Building security systems • Remote video surveillance systems •...

  • Page 46: Intranet Vs. Internet Operation

    Intranet vs. Internet Operation In most cases, will be used for Intranet operation at data rates, cur- rently not obtainable over the Internet. However, Internet operation with is also a possibility. The protocols needed for Internet operation are the same as the ones used in an Intranet. Check security issues with your net- work administrator, because in order for the system be visible in the Inter- net, firewalls and other security measures have to be configured appropriately.
  • Page 47 Manual Video over IP...

  • Page 48: Automatic Connection Feature

    Advanced Features HAPTER Apart from the superb video quality and the ease-of-use does also sport some advanced features described in the following. Automatic Connection Feature The advantage of conventional dedicated cabling lies in performance guarantee and availability. The auto-connect feature has been designed especially in order to provide the same level of guaranteed connectivity we come to expect from analog coaxial video cables.

  • Page 49: Firmware Upload

    Firmware upload using the Web browser is accomplished as follows: Obtain the latest version of the firmware from the Internet (http:// www.Hirschmann.com). Using the Browser select the page General Settings of your unit. Select the correct new firmware file using the ’Browse’ button.
  • Page 50 Open a DOS box Establish a FTP connection to the ’s FTP server by typing: C:\>ftp “VideoJet IP address” FTP server should respond and request a user name. Enter: “service” [Enter] FTP server should respond and request a password. Enter your password if set, or just press [Enter] if no password is set. Now the FTP server should respond with the login confirmation.

  • Page 51: Dynamic Allocation Of An Ip Address Using The Dhcp Protocol

    Dynamic Allocation of an IP Address using the DHCP Protocol If an DHCP server is active installed in your network, the DHCP protocol may be used for automatic allocation of an IP address. Every time the is powered up, a valid IP address is assigned by the DHCP server. Using the DHCP protocol is especially useful in larger networks, where tracking down a free IP address may be tedious.

  • Page 52: Power Adapter

    Technical Specification PPENDIX Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Internet IP, TCP, UDP, ICMP, ARP, DHCP Configuration HTTP, FTP Video Coding H.261, M-JPEG Video Format CIF (704 x 576), CIF (352 x 288), QCIF (176 x 144) Video Frame Rate up to 30 frames/second Audio Coding G.711, G.728 Data Communication &...

  • Page 53: Physical Specification

    Physical Specification Dimensions 103 x 103 x 33 mm Weight: 0,4 kg (without power supply) Environmental Specification Operating Temperature 5° to 40° C Operating Humidity 90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing Electromagnetic Emissions & Safety Meets requirements of: EN 55022, EN 50082-1 EN 60950 Manual Video over IP...

  • Page 54: Basic Functioning

    Troubleshooting PPENDIX The following instructions will facilitate troubleshooting of frequent prob- lems. Please contact your dealer or distributor, if the problem persists after reference to the instructions given here. In this case it is necessary to men- tion the serial number noted on the bottom of the unit and the firmware version.

  • Page 55: Lan Link Led

    LAN Link LED This green LAN Link LED next to the Ethernet 10BASE-T connector should light when the Ethernet connection is made. If this green LED is off, Make sure the network cable is firmly connected to the hub or switch. •...

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting Connection Problems

    c:\>ping “VideoJet IP address” If it is reachable there will be a response like the following: Reply from <IP address>: bytes=32 time=NN ms TTL=xxx If the LAN path is not functioning correctly, the ping command will time out. In that case you could have one of the following problems: Wrong physical connections: Make sure the LAN Link LED is on.

  • Page 57: Testing The Audio Connection

    Testing the Audio Connection This test procedure does only apply to units with VIP - AVRx VIP - AVTx the audio option! Test between a transmitter and a receiver: VIP - AVTx VIP - AVRx Connect a microphone (via a pre-amplifier) to the Line-In cinch plug •...

  • Page 58: Restoring The Default Configuration

    Restoring the Default Configuration In case the user wants to restore the factory default configuration, fea- tures a special HTML page which has to be opened to execute the config- uration reset. For this purpose enter the IP address of the unit in the Web Browser followed by “/reset“.
  • Page 59 Manual Video over IP...
  • Page 60 Glossary PPENDIX 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mb/s Ethernet Address Resolution Protocol Bit per second, the actual data rate Common Intermediate Format, video format with 352x288 pixels DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Domain Name Service File Transfer Protocol Full duplex Simultaneous data transmission in both directions G.711, G.728 Standard audio coding algorithms defined by ITU-T...
  • Page 61 Local area network A communications network serving users within a limited geographical area, such as a building or a campus, controlled by a network operating system and using a transport protocol Media Access Control See Network Address Translator Netmask A mask that explains which part of an IP address is the network address and which part comprises the host address.
  • Page 62 Index Numerics 10BASE-T Alarm action, connect Alarm condition Alarm configuration page Alarm input pin Alarm input, active high Alarm input, active low Alarm IP address Alarm message string Alarm status Alarm status, on-screen-display Audio coding mode, setting of Audio coding standards Audio configuration page Audio input Audio input level, setting of...
  • Page 63 Email message Email, alarm notification by Firmware upgrade Firmware Upload Flash EPROM FTP login FTP protocol Full duplex audio Full-duplex audio G.711 audio compression standard G.728 audio compression standard Gateway IP address gateway IP address General configuration page H.261 video coding Handset interface Handset interface, pin assignment Hardware flow control...
  • Page 64 Motion detection Motion-JPEG Name of the unit Name stamping Nonvolatile memory Pan/tilt/zoom cameras Parity, setting of Password, for TFP Password, setting of QCIF, Quarter Common Intermediate Format Real time clock Relay idle state, setting of Relay output Relay, automated operation Relay, operate Relay, setting operating mode Remote video surveillance...
  • Page 65 Internet Homepage Version numbers, firmware Version numbers, hardware Video alarm, setting of Video bandwidth, setting of Video coding standard Video configuration page Video format Video frame rate Video input Video input source, setting of Video motion detection, masking regions Video motion detection, sensitivity setting Video output Video output standard, setting of Video quality, adjusting...
  • Page 66 Release 1.0 09/00...
  • Page 67 Hirschmann Electronics GmbH & Co. KG Automation and Network Solutions Stuttgarter Straße 45-51 72654 Neckartenzlingen Tel: ++49 / 7127 / 14-1538 Fax: ++49 / 7127 / 14-1542 E-Mail: ans-support@nt.hirschmann.de Internet: http://www.hirschmann.com 039 637-001-01-0900 Printed in Germany...

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