ACTi V31 Quick Installation Manual

Device Overview

V31
1 Power LED
2 Serial Port 1 Activity LED
4
3 Serial Port 2 Activity LED
Video Input LEDs
1
4
(V31: 8 channels / V32: 16 channels)
2
5 Memory Card Slot
3
Video Input Connectors
6
(V31: 8 channels / V32: 16 channels)
7 Reset Button
8 Ethernet Port
9 AC Power Input
10 Power Switch
9 10
V31
V32
11 Digital Input/Output Connectors (1~8)
12 Audio Input Connectors (1~8)
13 Serial Port Connectors (1~2)
1
14 Audio Output Connector
2
3
V32
11 Digital Input/Output Connectors (9~16)
12 Audio Input Connectors (9~16)
13 Digital Input/Output Connectors (1~8)
14 Audio Input Connectors (1~8)
15 Serial Port Connectors (1~2)
9 10
16 Audio Output Connector
Front
5 6
Back
11
Front
4 5 6 7
Back
11 12 13

Introduction

This guide contains all the information you need to quickly setup the Video Encoder. For detailed information on installations or operations, please refer to
the Hardware Manual and Firmware Manual on ACTi website (www.acti.com).
7 8

Step 1: Unpack the Device

Check if the package comes with the following items:
Video Encoder
12 13 14
Rack Mount Ears
8

Step 3: Connect the Device

Basic Connection Example
Maximum supported cameras:
• V31 up to 8
analog cameras
• V32 up to 16
analog cameras
14 15 16
Analog Camera 1

Step 2: Mount the Device

Mount the device on a 19" rack.
1. Attach the ears on each
side of the Encoder using
the bundled screws.
Power Cord Socket Converter
2. Secure the Encoder onto the
rack using four (4) screws.
Note:
Use the screws that
came with the rack; or, purchase
applicable screws for rack
mounting.
Screws Terminal Blocks
• Digital & Audio Input/Output
• Audio Output & Serial
Communication
Power Source
Analog Camera 2 Analog Camera 3 Analog Camera 4 Analog Camera 5
Network Switch
PC
Analog Camera 6 Analog Camera 7 Analog Camera 8