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GEC-D2201AR
GEC-D2201AR.25.1.04.10.2011
© ASP AG
1 channel video encoder

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  • Page 1 Owner´s Manual Transmission GEC-D2201AR 1 channel video encoder GEC-D2201AR.25.1.04.10.2011 © ASP AG...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1. Connections 16. View User Information 2. System Requirements 17. View Parameters 3. Ceiling/Wall Mounting 18. Factory Default 5. Deleting the Existing GRUNDIG Viewer 19. Software Version 6. Accessing the Video Server 20. Software Upgrade 7. Browser-based Viewer Introduction 21. Maintenance 8.

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    If this product fails to operate normally, contact the nearest service center. Never disassemble or modify this product in any way. (GRUNDIG is not liable for problems caused by unauthorised modifications or attempted repair.) To prevent fire or electric shock, do not expose the inside of this device to rain or moisture.

  • Page 5: Connections

    4.1. Connections The definition for each connector on the Video Server will be given as follows. The connectors on the front panel are as shown below. The connectors on the rear panel are as shown below. English...

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    Please follow the procedure below for power, video and Ethernet connections of the Video Server. Step 1: Connect an analogue camera to the Video Server’s BNC connector. To do this, please refer to section 4.1. Connections (Front Panel). Step 2: Connect the power adaptor to the Video Server’s DC Jack.

  • Page 7: Ceiling/Wall Mounting

    Operating System : Windows XP / Windows VISTA / Windows 7 Web Browser : Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later Firefox Chrome Safari Network Card : 10Base-T (10 Mbps) or 100Base-TX (100 Mbps) operation Viewer : ActiveX control plug-in for Microsoft IE 4.3.
  • Page 8 STEP 2: Use a hammer to install two M4 plastic anchors. STEP 3: Install the video server on the ceiling by using a screwdriver to tighten the two M4 pan head self-tapping screws in the plastic anchors. English...

  • Page 9: Deleting The Existing Grundig Viewer

    5. Deleting the Existing GRUNDIG Viewer Users who have installed the GRUNDIG Viewer for 1.3 Megapixel Series IP Cameras on the PC need to delete the existing GRUNDIG Viewer first from the PC before accessing the Video Server. Deleting the GRUNDIG Viewer : Click on “Control Panel”, and then click on “Add or Remove Programs”.

  • Page 10: Accessing The Video Server

    6. Accessing the Video Server For initial access to the Video Server, users can search through the installer program: GRUNDIG Finder.exe, that can be found on the supplied CD. GRUNDIG Finder Software Setup : Step 1: Double-click on the program GRUNDIG Finder.exe (see the desktop icon below);...
  • Page 11 Step 2: The security alert window will pop up. Click “Unblock” to continue. Device Search: Step 3: Click on “Find Device” again, afterwards all found IP devices will be listed in the page, as shown in the figure below. The Video Server’s default IP address is: 192.168.1.1. English...
  • Page 12 Step 4: Double-click or right-click and select “Browse” to access the Video Server directly via the web browser. Step 5: Then the dialogue box for entering the default user name and password (as shown below) will appear for logging in to the Video Server. The default login ID and password for the Administrator are: Login ID: admin Password: 1234...
  • Page 13 Step 1: In the finding device list, click on the Video Server of which you would like to change the network property. Right- click on the selected item and select “Network Setup.” Meanwhile, record the Video Server’s MAC address for future identification.
  • Page 14 Enter User name and Password to access the Video Server. Installing the GRUNDIG Viewer Software Online: For the initial access to the Video Server, a client program, GRUNDIG Viewer, will be automatically installed to your PC when connected to the Video Server.
  • Page 15 Once logged in to the Video Server, users will see the Home page as shown below: Administrator/User Privileges : “Administrator” represents the person who can configure the Video Server and who authorises users to have access to the Video Server; “User” refers to someone who has access to the Video Server with limited authority, i.e.

  • Page 16: Browser-Based Viewer Introduction

    7. Browser-based Viewer Introduction The picture below shows the main page of the Video Server’s user interface. There are four tabs on the left (System, Streaming, PTZ/Cam and Logout) and one tab on the right (Languages). System setting : The administrator can set host name, system time, admin password, network related settings, etc. Further details will be interpreted in chapter 9.

  • Page 17: Home Page

    8. Home Page In the Home page, there are several function buttons that are specified below. Please note that all the function buttons will be visible after you selected "PTZ Camera" under System > Camera Control. Display Mode (Screen Size Adjustment) : The display size of the image can be adjusted to x1/2 and full screen.
  • Page 18 Recording button (on/off) : When you click on this button, the recordings from the Live View will be saved to the location specified in the “File Location” (snapshot) page. The default storage location for the recordings is: C:/. See section 9.13. File Location for further details.

  • Page 19: System Related Settings

    9. System Related Settings The picture below shows all categories under the “System” tab. Each category in the left column will be explained in the following sections. NOTE: The “System” configuration page is only accessible by the Administrator. 9.1. Host Name & System Time Setting Click on the first category <System>...

  • Page 20: Security

    9.2. Security When you click on the category <Security>, there will be a drop-down menu with several tabs including <User>, <HTTPS>, <IP Filter>, and <IEEE 802.1X>. <User> : When you click on the <User> tab under the category <Security>, the <User> page will be shown as in the picture below.
  • Page 21 Manage User : To delete a user, pull down the user list, and select the user name you wish to delete. Then click <Delete> to remove it. To edit a user, pull down the user list and select a user name. Click <Edit> to edit the user’s password and privileges.
  • Page 22 To use HTTPS on the Video Server, a HTTPS certificate must be installed. The HTTPS certificate can be obtained by either creating and sending a certificate request to a Certificate Authority (CA) or creating a self-signed HTTPS certificate, as described below. Create self-signed certificate : Before a CA-issued certificate is obtained, users can create and install a self-signed certificate first.
  • Page 23 Install signed certificate : Click on the “Create Certificate Request” button to create and submit a certificate request in order to obtain a signed certificate from the CA (Certificate Authority). When the request is complete, the subject of the Created Request will be shown in the field. Click “Properties” below the Subject field, copy the PEM-formatted request and send it to your selected CA.
  • Page 24 Provide the Certificate Information : To create a Self-signed HTTPS Certificate or a Certificate Request to CA, please enter the information as requested: - Country: Enter a 2-letter combination code to indicate the country the certificate will be used in. For instance, type in “GB” to indicate Great Britain.
  • Page 25 <IP Filter> : When using the IP filter, access to the Video Server can be restricted by denying/allowing specific IP addresses. General : - Enable IP Filter: Check the box to enable the IP Filter function. Once enabled, access to the Video Server will be allowed/denied for the listed IP addresses (IPv4).
  • Page 26 <IEEE 802.1X> : The Video Server can access a network protected by 802.1X/EAPOL (Extensible Authentication Protocol over LAN). To do this, users need to contact the network administrator to receive certificates, user IDs and passwords. CA Certificate : The CA certificate is created by the Certification Authority for the purpose of validating itself. Upload the certificate for checking the server’s identity.

  • Page 27: Network

    9.3. Network After clicking on <Network> in the left column, the following page will display: Click the category: <Network>, there will be a drop-down menu with several tabs including <Basic>, <QoS>, <SNMP>, and <UPnP>. English...
  • Page 28 If “Get IP address automatically” is selected, after the Video Server restarts, users can search its IP address through the installer program: GRUNDIG Finder.exe that is on the supplied CD. NOTE: The DHCP function can only be used if you have a DHCP server in the used network.
  • Page 29 192.168.44.1. Press “Save” to confirm the new setting. When using a static IP address to login to the Video Server, users can access it either through the “GRUNDIG Finder” software (see 6. Accessing the Video Server) or input the IP address in the URL bar and press “Enter”.
  • Page 30 Advanced : - Web Server Port: The default web server port is 80. Once the port is changed, users must be informed about the change for the connection to be successful. For instance, when the Administrator changes the HTTP port of the Video Server whose IP address is 192.168.0.100 from 80 to 8080, the user must type in in the web browser “http://192.168.0.100:8080”...
  • Page 31 - Video DSCP: This class consists of applications such as MJPEG over HTTP, RTP/RTSP and RTSP/HTTP. - Audio DSCP: This setting is only available for the Video Servers which support audio. - Management DSCP: This class consists of the HTTP traffic: Web browsing. Click the “Save”...
  • Page 32 - Trap address: Enter the IP address of the management server. - Trap community: Enter the community to use when sending a trap message to the management system. Trap option : - Warm start: A Warm start SNMP trap signifies that the SNMP device, i.e. the Video Server, performs a software reload. Click the “Save”...
  • Page 33 When UPnP port forwarding is enabled, the Video Server is allowed to open the web server port on the router automatically. NOTE: To enable this function, please make sure that your router supports UPnP and is activated. - Friendly name: Set the name for the Video Server for identity. NOTE: The Default Friendly name is GEC-D2201AR. English...

  • Page 34: Ddns

    9.4. DDNS The Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) allows a host name to be constantly synchronised with a dynamic IP address. In other words, it allows those using a dynamic IP address to be associated to a static domain name so that others can connect to it through this name.

  • Page 35: Mail

    9.5. Mail The Administrator can send an e-mail via Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) when a motion is detected. SMTP is a protocol for sending e-mail messages from server to server. SMTP is a relatively simple, text-based protocol, where one or more recipients of a message are specified and to whom the message text is transferred. The configuration page is shown below: Two sets of SMTP can be configured.

  • Page 36: Ftp

    9.6. FTP The Administrator can set the sending of alarm messages to a specific File Transfer Protocol (FTP) site when motion is detected. Users can assign an alarm message to up to two FTP sites. The FTP setting page is shown below.

  • Page 37: Http

    9.7. HTTP A HTTP Notification server can listen for notification messages by triggered events. The HTTP setting page is shown below. Enter the HTTP details, which include server, user name, and password into the fields. <Alarm> triggered and <Motion Detection> notifications can then be sent to the specified <HTTP> server. Click “Save”...
  • Page 38 Alarm Switch : The Administrator can enable or disable the alarm function. Alarm Type : Select an alarm type, “Normal close” or “Normal open”, that corresponds with the alarm application. Alarm Output : Define the alarm output signal as “high” or “low” for the normal alarm output status according to the current alarm application.
  • Page 39 - Upload Image by FTP: After selecting this item, the Administrator can assign a FTP site and configure various parameters as shown in the figure below. When the alarm is triggered, event images will be uploaded to the appointed FTP site. - Upload Image by E-Mail: After selecting this item, the Administrator can assign an e-mail address and configure various parameters as shown in the figure below.
  • Page 40 - Record stream to SD Card: When you check this item, the alarm-triggered recording will be stored on your Micro SD/SDHC card when Tampering is detected. NOTE: Please make sure the local recording (with Micro SD/ SDHC card) is activated so that this function can be implemented.
  • Page 41 - Send HTTP notification: Check this item, select the destination HTTP address, and specify the parameters for event notifications when an <Alarm> is triggered. As soon as an alarm is triggered, the notification will be sent to the specified HTTP server. For instance, if the custom parameter is set as ”action=1&group=2”, and the HTTP server’s name is ”http://192.168.0.1/admin.php”, the notification will be sent to the HTTP server as ”http://192.168.0.1/admin.php? action=1&group=2”...

  • Page 42: Motion Detection

    9.9. Motion Detection The Motion Detection function allows detecting suspicious motion and triggers alarms when motion volume in the detected area reaches/exceeds the determined sensitivity threshold value. In the Motion Detection setting page a frame (Motion Detection Window) is displayed in the Live View Pane. The Motion Detection Window is for defining the motion detection area.
  • Page 43 When a motion is detected, the signals will be displayed in the Motion window as shown below: Detailed settings of Motion Detection are described as follows: Motion Detection : You will be able to turn the Motion Detection on/off in the System section "Motion Detection". The default setting is: Off.
  • Page 44 - Upload Image by FTP: After selecting this item, the Administrator can assign a FTP site and configure various parameters as shown in the picture below. When a motion is detected, event images will be uploaded to the appointed FTP site. - Upload Image by E-Mail: After selecting this item, the Administrator can assign an e-mail address and configure various parameters as shown in the picture below.

  • Page 45: Tampering

    9.10. Tampering The Tampering Alarm function helps against tampering of the camera / the video image such as deliberate redirection, blocking, spray paint, lens covering, etc. through video analysis and reaction to such events by sending out notifications or uploading snapshots to the specified destination(s). Detection of camera tampering is achieved by measuring the differences between the older frames of video (which are stored in buffers) and more recent frames.
  • Page 46 - Send Alarm Message by FTP/E-Mail: The Administrator can select whether to send an alarm message by FTP and/or E-Mail when tampering is detected. - Upload Image by FTP: After selecting this item, the Administrator can assign a FTP site and configure various parameters as shown in the figure below.

  • Page 47: Storage Management

    9.11. Storage Management Users can store local recordings on a Micro SD/SDHC card up to 16 GB. This page shows the capacity information of the Micro SD card and a recording list with all the recording files saved on the memory card. Users can also format the SD card and implement automatic recording cleanup through the setting page.
  • Page 48 When the recording mode is set to “Always” (consecutive recording) in the submenu "Recording" and the Micro SD/SDHC card recording is also allowed to be enabled when triggered by events, once the events occur, the system will immediately implement the recorded events to the memory card. After event recording, the product will return to regular recording mode.

  • Page 49: Recording

    9.12. Recording In the Recording setting page, users can specify the recording schedule that fits the present surveillance requirement. Activating Micro SD/SDHC Card Recording : Two types of schedule mode are offered: "Always" and "Only during time frame". You can set up the time frame according to your requirements or you can choose “Always”...

  • Page 50: File Location

    9.13. File Location Users can specify a storage location for the snapshots and the live video recording. The default setting is: C:\. Once the setting is confirmed, click on “Save,” and all the snapshots and recordings will be saved in the designate location.

  • Page 51: Camera Control

    9.14. Camera Control Users can enable the RS-485 Interface to control the analogue camera that is connected to the Video Server. Activating Camera Control : Select “PTZ Camera” and choose the Protocol and Baud rate that fits the connected analogue camera setting from the drop-down menu.

  • Page 52: View Log File

    9.15. View Log File Click on the link to view the system log file. The content of this file provides useful information about configuration and connections after system boot-up. English...

  • Page 53: View User Information

    9.16. View User Information The Administrator can view each user’s login information and their privileges (see section 9.2. Security). View User Login Information : All the users in the network will be listed in the “User Information” zone, as shown below. The picture below shows: User: 4321 This indicates that one user’s login username is: User, and the password is: 4321 English...
  • Page 54 View User Privilege : If you click on “Get user privacy” at the bottom of the page, the Administrator will be able to view each user’s privileges. As the picture above shows: User: 1:1:0:1 1:1:0:1 = I/O access : Camera control : Talk : Listen (see 9.2. Security) This denotes that the user has been granted the privileges of I/O access, Camera control and Listen.

  • Page 55: View Parameters

    9.17. View Parameters Click on this item to view the entire system’s parameter setting. 9.18. Factory Default The factory default setting page is shown below. Follow the instructions to reset the Video Server to factory default setting if needed. English...

  • Page 56: Software Version

    Set Default : Click on the “Set Default” button to recall the factory default settings. After 30 seconds the system will restart. NOTE: The IP address will also be restored to default (192.168.1.1). Reboot : When you click on the “Reboot” button, the system will restart without changing the current settings. 9.19.

  • Page 57: Software Upgrade

    Step 5: Go to “Start” on your Windows desktop, activate “Control Panel”, and then double-click on ”Add or Remove Programs“. In the “Currently installed programs” list, select “GRUNDIG Viewer” and click on the button “Remove” to uninstall the existing GRUNDIG Viewer.

  • Page 58: Maintenance

    9.21. Maintenance Users can export configuration files to a specified location and retrieve data by uploading an existing configuration file to the Video Server. Export: Users can save the system settings by exporting the configuration file (.bin) to a specified location for future use. When you click on the “Export”...

  • Page 59: Streaming Settings

    10. Streaming Settings After clicking on the tab ”Streaming” on top of the page, the configurable video and audio items will be displayed in the left column. Here the Administrator can configure a specific video resolution, the video compression mode, video protocol, audio transmission mode, etc.

  • Page 60: Video Compression

    10.2. Video Compression Users can specify the values for MJPEG/H.264 compression mode in the video compression page (see the picture below), depending on the application. MJPEG compression settings include: - high compression, low bit rate, low quality - middle compression, default - low compression, high bit rate, high quality H.264 compression settings include: - highest compression, lowest quality...
  • Page 61 CBR mode setting : The CBR (Constant Bit Rate) mode can become the preferred bit rate mode if the bandwidth available is limited. It is important to take into account the image quality when you choose to use CBR mode. Click on “Save”...

  • Page 62: Video Ocx Protocol

    10.3. Video OCX Protocol In the Video OCX protocol setting page, users can select RTP over UDP, RTP over TCP, RTSP over HTTP or MJPEG over HTTP, for streaming media over the network. In the case of multicast networking, users can select the Multicast mode.

  • Page 63: Video Frame Rate

    10.4. Video Frame Rate The Frame rate options include: - 30 fps - 15 fps - 6 fps - 3 fps - 2 fps Click "Save" to confirm the setting. English...

  • Page 64: Audio

    10.5. Audio The audio setting page is shown below. In the Audio page, the Administrator can select one transmission mode and the audio bit rate. Transmission Mode : - Full-duplex (Talk and Listen simultaneously): In the Full-duplex mode, the local and remote sites can communicate with each other simultaneously, i.e. both sites can speak and be heard at the same time.

  • Page 65: Ptz Settings

    11. PTZ Settings Under the “PTZ/Cam” category, users are allowed to control the connected camera, view the Camera OSD menu via the OSD manual control panel, and change the camera settings through the Camera OSD menu. NOTE: Please make sure Camera Control Settings have been completed. You can access the PTZ Control only after you selected "PTZ Camera"...
  • Page 66 For further detailed setup procedures, please refer to the user’s manual of the analogue camera. Display Mode (Screen Size Adjustment) : Image display size can be adjusted to x1/2 and full screen. Digital Zoom Control : In full screen mode, users can implement digital PTZ by rotating the mouse wheel (for zoom in/out). Talk button (on/off) : The Talk function allows the local site to talk to the remote site.

  • Page 67: Logout

    The GRUNDIG CMS Software gives the user access to monitor multiple IP Cameras and Video Servers, and allows the user to monitor simultaneously 16 sites per group (up to 10 groups) within several clicks.

  • Page 68: Internet Security Settings

    14. Internet Security Settings If the ActiveX control installation is blocked, please either set the Internet security level to default or change ActiveX controls and plug-in settings. Internet Security Level : Default Step 1: Start the Internet Explorer. Step 2: Select <Tools> from the main menu of the browser. Then click on <Internet Options>. Step 3: Click on the <Security>...
  • Page 69 Step 4: Down the page, press “Default level…” (see the picture above) and click “OK” to confirm the setting. Close the browser window, and open a new one later when accessing the Video Server. ActiveX Controls and Plug-in Settings : Step 1~3: Please refer to the previous section above.
  • Page 70 The Security Settings screen is displayed as shown below: Step 5: Under “ActiveX controls and plug-ins”, set ALL items (as listed below) to <Enable> or <Prompt>. Please note that the items may vary depending on the Internet Explorer version you are using. ActiveX controls and plug-in settings: 1.

  • Page 71: Grundig Viewer Download Procedure

    The procedure of the GRUNDIG Viewer software download is specified as follows: Step 1: In the GRUNDIG Viewer installation page, click “Next” to start the installation. Step 2: Setup starts. Please wait for a while until the loading bar runs out.
  • Page 72 Step 3: Click on “Finish” to close the GRUNDIG Viewer installation page. Then, the Video Server’s Home page will be displayed as follows: English...

  • Page 73: Install Upnp Components

    16. Install UPnP Components Please follow the instructions below to install UPnP components. (The procedure is for Windows XP, for other systems please refer to the corresponding manuals.) Step 1: Go to “Start”, click on “Control Panel”, and then double-click on “Add or Remove Programs”. Step 2: Click on “Add/Remove Windows Components”...
  • Page 74 Step 3: Select “Networking Services” from the Components list in the Windows Components Wizard window, and then click on “Details”. Step 4: Select “UPnP User Interface” in the Networking Services’ subcomponents list and then click on “OK”. Step 5: Click on “Next” in the Windows Components Wizard page. English...
  • Page 75 Step 6: Click on “Finish” to complete the installation. English...
  • Page 76 Specifications GEC-D2201AR Video Inputs 1 CH Composite, BNC Video Outputs 1 CVBS, 1Vpp, BNC Audio Inputs 1x 3.5mm jack Audio Outputs 1x 3.5mm jack Network 10/100 Base-T Client OS MS Windows XP / VISTA / 7 / Mac OS Web Browser MS Internet Explorer 6.0 (or higher), Firefox, Google Chrome, Safari...

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