The provided GUI software allows full control of the AurorAcorD. Therefore, any function or feature performed at the front panel of the AurorAcorD can be fully replicated on the GUI front panel. (Note: The AURC-NIU does not transfer audio data.) In addition, any displayed digital video in any particular screen format can be recorded locally to the PC hard drive or any network drive the PC can access.
LED indicators. Refer to Figure 2 and Table 2 for those functions. A basic knowledge of Windows platform and networking is required to install and operate the unit. Vicon recommends that the GUI be loaded onto a freshly loaded operating system. Vicon recommends using Windows 2000, ME or XP operating systems.
Physical Installation The AURC-NIU can be used in a desk-top configuration or, optionally, can be mounted to the rear panel of the AurorAcorD. If the AurorAcorD has four (4) mounting holes on the rear panel and the AURC-NIU has mounting ears, the AURC-NIU can be attached to the AurorAcorD with the four (4) black screws supplied with the AURC-NIU.
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10.0.0.1, the second 10.0.0.2, and so on up to 254. The Subnet Mask is the same as those of your PC. When installing the AURC-NIU on a corporate network, ask your network administrator for a unique IP address. (Note: For operation over a WAN/Internet or any application through a router, a valid static IP address must be used in conjunction with a valid Gateway address.
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IP address assigned. See screen below. Note that after first initializing the IP address for the AURC-NIU, it may indicate that there is “No Reply from…”, however a reply could take as long as 60 seconds before it will echo back “Reply from…” This is a normal response.
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Installer Cable. Refer to Connection for Operation diagrams in Quick Installation section. 1. Connect the supplied 12 VDC power cord to the AURC-NIU. 2. Connect a coaxial cable from the Video IN BNC connector on the AURC-NIU to the CVBS video output BNC connector on the AurorAcorD.
Operation Operating the AurorAcorD Digital Recorder is done through the customized interface, AURC-NIU GUI, shown below. Refer to the AurorAcorD instruction manual, XX091, for basic operating instructions using the front panel keyboard. Double click the Vicon DVR icon on your desktop to launch the GUI. See below.
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When using the GUI for first time use, click on Site List on the right side of the GUI panel. Enter the IP address just programmed into AURC-NIU and give it a name. Click Connect. The Login screen will display, as shown below.
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d. Video Setup: Select the Input Type, Image Size and Quality. (Note that the larger image size and the higher quality result in a decrease in storage capacity.) See Image Size table in Technical Information. e. Record Setup: File information for video and image setup. A “User define” selection allows the addition of text before the date.
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g. Video Record: Click Save button to start recording. Click the green Recording button (Video Record becomes a Recording button when recording begins) to stop recording. h. Disk Space: Displays disk space left on the PC. When the PC is full, recording to the hard drive of the PC stops.
It is important to note that a result of using the PRESET button is that the next time the unit is powered down and then powered up after pressing the PRESET button (no matter how long after the PRESET action), the IP address for the AURC-NIU will revert to the factory default and must be reprogrammed to match your unique network setting.
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.
Coaxial Cable Recommendations Caution: Careful selection of proper cable is essential to obtain the best performance from this equipment. Vicon assumes no responsibility for poor performance when cables other than those recommended, or equivalent, are installed. In all cases, coaxial cable impedance should be 75 ohms.
Technical Information ELECTRICAL 12 VDC ±10%. Power Requirement: Current: 0.5 A. Power Consumption: 5 W. Heat Equivalent: 0.3 btu/min (0.07 kg-cal/min). Note: These figures represent the conversion of 100% of the electrical energy to heat. Actual percentage of the heat generated will be less and will vary from product to product.
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VIDEO PERFORMANCE Image Compression: Method: JPEG compression. Compression Level: Resolution: 640 x 480, 640 x 240, 320 x 240. Performance: 17 frames/sec @ 320 x 240 (max). 9 frames/sec @ 640 x 480 (max). Bandwidth (Mbps) Picture Quality Setting Normal Camera Scene 640 x 480 (Normal) 640 x 480 (Low) 640 x 240 (Normal)
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Software Upgrade: Flash memory allows new version software updates through TCP/IP network. Security: Password protection. Simultaneous Users: 25 typical (based on average user bandwidth requirements). Total Number of System Users: Limitless. CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS Rear Panel: Video Input: BNC, 1 channel. Video Output: BNC, I channel, auto-termination.
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