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  • Page 2: Before You Use

    Before You Use Surveillance devices may be prohibited by law in your country. Though Video Server is not only a high performance surveillance system but also a networked video server, ensure that the operation of such devices are legal before installing this unit for surveillance. It is important to carefully check the contents with the "Package Contents"...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Before Y ou Use ..................1 Package Contents..................6 Physical Description ................2 Front Panel ..................... 2 BNC video input........................2 RCA audio input........................2 Rear Panel ....................3 Ethernet 10/100 socket......................3 COM port ...........................3 General I/O terminal block....................4 Status LEDs........................5 Restore button ........................6 Power adapter........................6...
  • Page 4 Hardware installation ................18 Cable connection.......................19 Power on...........................19 Software configuration ................20 Install a new modem......................20 Setup a new connection......................23 First access to Video Server..............28 How to Use..................... 30 Authentication ..................31 Primary user’s capability................33 Main screen with camera view....................33 PT Z camera control......................34 Client Setting ..................35 System configuration................37 System parameters......................38...
  • Page 5 FT P Uploading snapshots periodically to an external FTP server..........70 Customizing homepage images...................70 Vie wing system log......................71 Uploading the configuration file ..................71 Software revision upgrade....................71 Telnet System core debugging ......................73 Monitor changed status of digital inputs................73 Stop information dumping....................73 Query status of digital inputs....................73 Set digital outputs......................74 Erase snapshots stored in Flash memory................74 Erase logo and graphic buttons...................74...
  • Page 6 Security configuration URL....................79 Network configuration URL....................79 Video configuration URL....................80 Image quality configuration URL ..................81 Camera configuration URL ....................82 Camera preset configuration URL..................82 Camera custom command configuration URL ..............82 Custom camera configuration URL..................83 Modem configuration URL ....................83 Application configuration URL ..................84 Homepage layout configuration URL..................85 Appendix ....................

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    Package Contents Video Server IPVS1A Installation and document CD Power adapter Quick installation guide Null modem cable Warranty card I/O terminal block connector...
  • Page 8 Camera control cable...

  • Page 9: Physical Description

    Physical Description Front Panel BNC video input 75Ohms resistance video port for connecting an external camera. To ensure video modulation type being correctly detected, cameras should be attached and powered on before the Video Server is powered on. RCA audio input T he audio input is connected by RCA connector of mono-audio Line-In signal.

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel Ethernet 10/100 socket Connect to Ethernet network with a UTP category 5 cable that cannot exceed 100 meters. Once the Ethernet cable is connected without error, Video Server will utilize Ethernet interface regardless of modem connection. COM port This RS232 serial port can connect with a modem or included null modem cable to utilize dial-up network when Ethernet is not available.

  • Page 11: General I/O Terminal Block

    General I/O terminal block INPUT (Max. 50mA, 12VDC) INPUT SW_COMMONOUTPUT (short with NC at initial state) SW_NOPEN OUTPUT (Max. 1A, 24VDC or 0.5A, 125VAC) RS485 B (inverting) RS485 A (non-inverting) Video Server provides a very flexible general I/O interface to combine with the user’s security devices such as sensors, alarms, lighting or door locks.

  • Page 12: Status Leds

    Status LEDs Each time Video Server starts, it will perform a Power-On Self Test, abbreviated as POST hereafter, to examine every hardware module. As soon as the administrator plugs in the power adapter, both LEDs under the network LED will flash one by one until the POST is done. If any module fails, both LEDs will indicate to the users the error according to the pattern listed in Appendix A.

  • Page 13: Restore Button

    Restore button There is a button hidden in the box for restoring the system factory default settings. When the system fails to install or operates abnormally, use the included assistant stick in the package and follow the following procedures to reset the system back to its original status. Poke the assistant stick into the hole to press down on the restore button.

  • Page 14: How To Install

    How to Install To easily fit into various environments, Video Server automatically detects the attached interfaces and configures itself to the best condition. Therefore users need not care whether the connected cameras are either NT SC or PAL, how to select the network between Ethernet and modem, and whether the Ethernet speed is 10Mbps or 100 Mbps.

  • Page 15: Ethernet Environment

    Ethernet Environment Hardware installation Before installing multiple Video Servers at the well-chosen locations, the administrator should memorize the serial numbers on the packages respectively for future use. Cable connection Shut down all the peripheral devices prior to connection. Connect the supplied cables from Video Server to related devices according to the following steps.

  • Page 16: Power On

    Power on Make sure all cables are correctly and firmly connected before turning on Video Server. T urn on cameras, sensors, alarm devices, and then attach the power adaptor of Video Server to the electric power socket*. After the POST (power-on self test) is complete and the result is successful, Video Server is ready for software configuration as described in this manual.

  • Page 17: Software Configuration

    Software configuration Easy way with installer program In order to configure Video Servers remotely, administrators should keep the serial numbers of the new Video Servers for identification and initial passwords. After successfully mounting Video Servers in the proper position, run the Installer program on the appropriate PC to locate the newly installed Video Servers.
  • Page 18 The IP address shown in "Current IP Address" field is for the administrator's reference. If the administrator wants to use another IP address, modify the IP text field below the list window. If the administrator wants to fix the IP address of the unit, check the option "Use this IP whenever system boots"...
  • Page 19 When IP and options are O.K., click on . A message window will pop open to inform if the IP address is valid. If the IP is not taken by another network device in the network, the Installer program will continue with the setup.
  • Page 20 After successful notification, administrators may keep the address information for user’s request. After clicking on , the "Assigned" field will be labeled "Yes". Administrators may click directly to access the newly installed server in the default browser.
  • Page 21 While checking “ Use this IP whenever system boots”, a dialog window may pop out to ask for “ Server FTP Port” and “ Root Password” because they are already changed to other than default settings. If the settings are lost, restore default settings and use installer to install again. Once installation is complete, administrators should follow the actions in the "First access to Video Server"...

  • Page 22: Manual Way With Existing Programs

    Manual way with existing programs In addition to the provided installer program, some common network tools including ARP and PING can be used to install Video Server. Open a DOS command prompt window to perform the manual installation. First, type arp –s “assigned IP address” “Ethernet address” to add an entity in the system’s name table. The Ethernet address is identical to the serial number of Video Server and should be typed in the appropriate format, with every two characters separated by a hyphen like “...

  • Page 23: First Access To Video Server

    First access to Video Server When connecting to Video Server for the first time, administrators should check security and network settings on the configuration page. For complete protection from illegal usage, Video Server provides two privileges and always needs user name and password before access. The standard level is the USER mode that consists of twenty user profiles.
  • Page 24 previous settings. If the install option stays checked, Video Server will perform the installation procedure every time the system boots up. Details about configurations are described in the "How to Use" section. Related figures are attached for easy reference.

  • Page 25: Modem Environment

    Modem Environment Hardware installation Before installing Video Server, the administrator should memorize the serial numbers on the packages respectively for the initial passwords. To use a dial-up network, the Ethernet socket should be left disconnected since Ethernet is the first priority among available interfaces.

  • Page 26: Cable Connection

    Cable connection Shut down the peripheral devices prior to connection. Connect the supplied cables from Video Server to the related devices according to following steps. Note that power adaptor must be kept unplugged until other cables are firmly connected. For the first access to Video Server without Ethernet, administrators may use the included null modem cable to connect to COM for direct connection.

  • Page 27: Software Configuration

    Software configuration For the first time, users should connect the included null modem cable between the COM port of Video Server and any COM port of the PC for initial setup. Install a new modem Open the control panel and double click the modems icon.
  • Page 28 Check "Don't detect my modem.." item and click on to install a new modem. From (Standard Modem Type) choose the Standard 33600 bps Modem and click on...
  • Page 29 Choose the serial port that the included null modem cable is attached to and click on . The null modem is now ready for use. If no Dial-Up adapter exists in the system, Windows will automatically prompt to install. Press continue.

  • Page 30: Setup A New Connection

    Setup a new connection After the 33600 bps modem is installed, open the dialup network folder in Windows to build a new connection. Select the device as the newly installed standard 33600 bps modem and click on...
  • Page 31 Just enter arbitrary digits as phone number and click on . T he phone number used here is not important. After clicking on , this new connection will display in the Dial-up Networking folder and will be used for null modem connections.
  • Page 32 Right-click on the newly setup connection icon for properties. In the first General page, clear "Use area code and Dialing Properties" option and click on...
  • Page 33 Select 115200 as the speed and click on On the second page, only check "Enable software compression" and "T CP/IP" while leaving others blank. Keep other settings as default values and click on . Now the connection is ready for null modem connection.
  • Page 34 Double click the newly setup connection. A dialing information window will pop up. Enter “ root” as user name and the serial number labeled on the bottom side of the box as the password and click on The user name and password are identical to what is used in web access and may be changed by administrators after successful installation.

  • Page 35: First Access To Video Server

    First access to Video Server Through direct connection by null modem cable administrators can open the default web browser and type in 200.1.1.1 as the address and press enter. Note that 200.1.1.1 will be the default IP address in a dial-in connection and 200.1.1.100 will be the given IP address for the user's PC by Video Server.
  • Page 36 basic configurations. If people other than the administrator will be allowed to use Video Server, the administrator should add these user profiles in the Security option. When Video Server accepts dial-in connection and acts as a server, the user name and password use d in dialing are the same as what was stored in the user database managed for web access.

  • Page 37: How To Use

    How to Use Video Server is a well-designed stand-alone video server. With the built-in web server, authorized users may use web browser Internet Explorer to watch the video and hear the audio captured by Video Server. The powerful video compression processes up to 30 frames per second and makes the scene in your browser as real-time display.

  • Page 38: Authentication

    Authentication After opening the Web browser and typing in the URL of Video Server, a dialogue window will pop up to request a username and password. For administrator’s initial usage of Video Server, enter the username as “ root” and the password as the serial number in capital letters. The serial number can be found on the labels under the body of Video Server and the top side of the carton.
  • Page 39 If it is initial access to Video Server in Windows, the web browser will ask to install a new plug-in that is provided by Video Server. T his plug-in has been registered for certificate and is used to display the motioned pictures in the browser.

  • Page 40: Primary User's Capability

    Primary user’s capability Main screen with camera view There is a logo image shown in the upper left corner. It can link to other web sites or resources depending on the settings in configuration. The assigned caption and system date/time will display in the banner above the image window.

  • Page 41: Ptz Camera Control

    PTZ camera control A PTZ motorized camera is provided by customers and should be correctly installed in advance. The control button under the video allows users to control the motorized camera attached to Video Server with pan/tilt direction and zoom. To access the location set previously, pull down the Preset Position list to select one and click on .

  • Page 42: Client Setting

    Client Setting If it is the first access to “Client Setting” page in Windows, the web browser will ask to install a new plug-in that is provided by Video Server. This plug-in has been registered for certificate and is used to setting the client parameters in the browser.
  • Page 43 real-time issue is worse than UDP protocol. If your environment is behind the firewall and it opens HTTP port (80) only, you can select HTTP protocol only. In this mode, audio will not be sent and you just can see the video only. If you don’t know which protocol you should choose, select the UDP protocol and the client will try these protocols in this order, UDP →...

  • Page 44: System Configuration

    System configuration There are two methods provided for configuration. Web interface is quite easy and clear to use and FTP with script file is rapid for mass installation. System configuration can be accessed only by administrators. Administrators may type the URL below the figure to directly enter the configuration page. If administrators also want to set certain options through the URL, read the section on advanced usage for reference.

  • Page 45: System Parameters

    System parameters To change the system name, type in the text box after "Host Name ". This name will be displayed at the top of the main page. In the case that only the host name is changed, without adjusting date and time of Video Server, click on "Ke e p curre nt date and time ".
  • Page 46 When user sets the illegal range of Date or T ime, server will not accept this new setting and restore to the last setting. T he legal range of year is between: 2000~2035.

  • Page 47: User Group Administration

    User group administration To change the administrator’s password, type the new password in both text boxes identically. What is typed will be displayed as asterisks for security purposes. After pressing , the web browser will ask administrators for the new password for access. To add a new user, type the new user's name and password and press to insert the entry.

  • Page 48: Network Settings

    Network settings Any change made to this page will make the system restart to validate. Make sure every field is correctly typed before clicking on To eliminate incautious mistakes during installation, Video Server will stay in installation mode whenever it starts unless "Reset network at next boot" is disabled. This option can also be disabled using the Installer program.
  • Page 49 option is ignored in the PPP connection. Administrators may modify the network settings to fit into existing networks. Some broadband service subnet mask may differ from the default value 255.255.255.0 and service providers may assign some specific network settings. Administrators should change the configuration according to what is given by the service provider.
  • Page 50 If the Video Server works in variation or low bandwidth (comparing with video bandwidth) environment, the client side will receive the poor quality of media. For improving this situation, you can check the “ Improve audio quality in low bandwidth environment” item. It can make the audio quality better, but the media delay is longer and real-time issue is bad.
  • Page 51 modem for software installation.

  • Page 52: Video Codec Parameters

    Video codec parameters Options on this page will affect the image on the main page seen by users. "T e xt on Video" will be displayed above the video window with a timestamp. The timestamp is captured from date and time of Video Server that is maintained by a built-in real-time clock.
  • Page 53 VS3102 uses MPEG4 codec compression for best streaming solution. The compressed video data is far less than JPEG in normal cases but it still depends on the level of difference between every two sequential images. T here are three dependent parameters provided for adjustment. "Maximum Frame Rate " limits the maximal refresh frame rate that can be combined with the "Video Quality Control"...
  • Page 54 To adjust image settings for best visual quality, press and a motion picture window will pop up for your reference. There are four fields including "Brightness", "Contrast", "Hue" and "Saturation" for video compensation. . Each field has eleven levels ranged from -5 to +5. The user may press to fine-tune the image.

  • Page 55: Motion Detection

    Motion detection Please note that the option "Enable Motion De tection" on the video page must be enabled to make detection effective. Video Server allows administrators to define at most three detection windows to cover different areas. To monitor a specific area, click to add a new windo w.
  • Page 56 The following figure shows the screen when is clicked. The monitoring windows will be marked by red squares.

  • Page 57: Ptz Camera Configuration

    PTZ camera configuration Since Video Server can be used in either Ethernet network or PPP network, the single serial port can be used to control either external COM port devices like a PTZ camera or modem. While in PPP interface, go to Modem page for modem configuration.
  • Page 58 Video Server can support any other custom camera by selecting "Custom Came ra" type. If the attached device is not a PTZ camera, a specific URL can be utilized as an alternative method. See the advanced section for details. To preset the camera head position, press and another window will pop up with the camera view and control buttons for preview.
  • Page 59 Video Server provides five more custom commands other than general pan, tilt, zoom and preset functions. Administrators can click on and refer to the instruction manual of the attached device to setup frequently used functions. T he "Commands" should be entered in ASCII format; Video Server will translate it into binary code and send it out through the serial port.
  • Page 60 If the attached motorized camera is not on the support driver list, choose the proper UAR T interface and pull down the driver list to select Custom Camera type and click on for further configuration. Setup the serial "Port Se ttings" according to the instruction manual of the custom camera. T he "Baud Rate (bps)"...
  • Page 61 When everything is set, click on to save the commands and click on to close the command setting window. Double-check the driver settings and then click on to save the configurations of the custom camera. Since changing drivers will restart the system, a message windo w like the following figure will pop up to confirm your actions.

  • Page 62: Modem And Dialup Settings

    Modem and dialup settings In PPP interface, a modem option will work instead of camera control. Configurations include modem initialization and outside dial-up server. If the users will setup with external sensors and alarms for property security, dial-out is needed to send some snapshot-attached e-mails when the preset conditions are triggered.
  • Page 63 minutes" will force Video Server to drop the connection when there is no activity on the connection for the specific period. The range of this period is from 1 to 240 minutes, with 0 indicating a continuous connection. Administrators may let Video Server keep the connection for a while to allow connections from outside.

  • Page 64: Application

    Application Administrators can use combinations of options on the application page to perform many useful security applications. The sending method is selected at the bottom of the page. Both e-mail and FTP use the network settings on the network page. To use FTP to upload snapshots, a timestamp file name can help administrators identify the event.
  • Page 65 The other "Eve nt operation" can be used to combine motion detection with devices attached to digital input, to drive devices attached to digital output, or send out snapshots for evidence. It helps users establish an easy security system. Administrators may choose any combination of conditions to form special applications according to their personal needs.

  • Page 66: Homepage Layout Settings

    Homepage layout settings Administrators may give Video Server a different presence of homepage. The "logo graph" for the system logo in the upper-left corner can be hidden; or the default image from the system memory can be used; or an external resource can be used by assigning a URL. "background graph" is similar. Default images from system memory are quick to get but limited by memory size.

  • Page 67: One-Shot Fast Configuration Via Ftp

    One-shot fast configuration via FTP For quick setup of Video Server, the administrator can utilize the default CONFIG.INI that may be downloaded from the FTP daemon of Video Server. To log into the FTP daemon, enter “ root” as the user name and the same password used when connecting to the Web server.
  • Page 68 0002D1000001 Read only string <software version> IP2001-1A-VVT K-0101 Read only string <current date> 2001/08/14 year/month/date. Read only string <current time> 07:00:00 hour/minute/second. Read only string <time zone> From 12 to -12 <user name> (0) root Read only string String shorter than 15 characters The followings are as same as above (10) (11)
  • Page 69 <user password> (0) 0002D1000001 Initial value is as same as serial number String shorter than 15 characters The followings are as same as above (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) [LAYOUT ] <font color> color index: 0 for black, 1 for white, 2 for green, <background color>...
  • Page 70 <background source> http:// link when background type is 2, no longer than 80 <logo link> http://www.4xem.com providing external link when clicking on logo, no longer than 80 <com speedlink name> (0)AT on/of no longer than 8 characters(some language will use double bytes)
  • Page 71 <primary name server> 192.168.0.1 Standard IP format <secondary name server> 168.95.1.1 Standard IP format <ntp enabled> or NO <network timing server> ntp-cup.external.hp.com Standard IP format or string shorter than 40 characters <smtp mail server> Standard IP format or string shorter than 40 characters <mail recipient address>...
  • Page 72 <backup ftp password> String shorter than 15 characters <backup ftp init path> String shorter than 40 characters <http server port> Integer less than 1024 <control channel port> 5001 Integer less than 65535 <control channel port> 5002 Integer less than 65535 <control channel port>...
  • Page 73 <saturation> among 5 and -5 <rate control> for fix bit rate, NO for fix quality <bit rate> 384k 1200k, 1000k, 768k, 512k, 384k, 256k, 128k, 64k <frame rate> 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 (30 for NT SC only) <video size>...
  • Page 74 Canon VCC3, Dynacolor Dome and Pelco Camera <uart mode> RS232 or RS485 <speedlink commands> String shorter than 80 characters String shorter than 80 characters String shorter than 80 characters String shorter than 80 characters String shorter than 80 characters <custom ccd commands> String shorter than 80 characters DOWN String shorter than 80 characters...
  • Page 75 <application mode> for none, 1 for sequential mode, 8 for event mode, 9 for both <upload method> 0 for FTP, 1 for email <file with time suffix> or NO <seconds to snapshot after event> <seconds to snapshot periodically> <time to start snapshot> 00:00:00 24 hours format <time to stop snapshot>...

  • Page 76: Advanced Functions

    Advanced functions Viewing system log Click the button on the configuration page to view the system log file. T he content of the file reveals useful information about configuration and connection after the system boots up. Viewing system parameters Click the button on the configuration page to quickly view the whole system parameter set. T he content is the same as CONFIG.INI.

  • Page 77: Uploading Snapshots Periodically To An External Ftp Server

    Video Server not only has web service for easy access but also has a built-in FTP service to make system integrators easy to use. According to settings on the application page, Video Server can sequentially send updated snapshots over a specific period to an external server with choices of overwriting and time suffix. For security staff, Video Server can directly send snapshots to an external server as evidence according to event settings.

  • Page 78: Viewing System Log

    Viewing system log Download SYST EM.LOG and open it with any text viewer. The content of the file reveals useful information about configuration and connections after the system boots up. It helps administrators to easily find out who and how Video Server was accessed since all network access to Video Server is recorded with timestamp.
  • Page 79 the “ Reset network at next boot” option is enabled or not. After Video Server boots up, reload the web page in the browser. If power fails during the software upgrade, the program in the memory of Video Server may be destroyed permanently.

  • Page 80: Telnet

    Telnet Video Server has a Telnet daemon for administrators to access some seldom used functions. Using any general terminal program to connect to Video Server will prompt the user for a password. Username is not requested here since only administrators can access the Telnet daemon. T he password is as same as that used for we b access.

  • Page 81: Set Digital Outputs

    Set digital outputs To set digital output to connect NO with COMMON, type "DO=L". To set digital output to connect NC with COMMON, type "DO=H". Erase snapshots stored in Flash memory Typing "erase image" will clear all snapshots saved in Flash.memory. Erase logo and graphic buttons Typing "erase graph"...

  • Page 82: Url Commands Of Video Server

    URL commands of Video Server For some customers who already have their own web site or web control application, Video Server can be easily integrated through convenient URLs. This section lists the commands in URL format corresponding to the basic functions of Video Server. Some RFC standards related to HT ML may be a good reference for implementation of the customized homepages.

  • Page 83: Clear Data Mode Serial Port Driver

    Clear data mode serial port driver This URL applies to the attached serial port device including supported PT Z cameras or non-supported custom cameras. Note the serial port settings of custom cameras must be correctly defined in advance. Send command to device attached to COM /cgi-bin/senddata.cgi?data=123456,ABCDEF&flush=yes&wait=1000&read=6 This hyperlink will inform Video Server to send out binary format commands to the COM with “...

  • Page 84: Page Url

    Page URL The configuration page has a frame layout including an option list frame and an option page frame. Referenced URLs, except for the configuration page, direct users to the option page frame only. Some pages, like image quality setting and preset setting, are opened in new windows for preview. T hese URLs can be accessed only by administrators.

  • Page 85: System Resource Url

    System resource URL There are some images used on the homepage when the homepage layout is in image mode. Administrators may use the following links to show the images saved in Video Server on another page. To change the images referenced by the URL, refer to the homepage layout section in configuration. Resource name Referenced URL system logo image...

  • Page 86: Security Configuration Url

    Security configuration URL URL: /setup/security.cgi NAME VALUE DESCRIPT ION rootpass <text string shorter than 15 characters> change root password username <text string shorter than 15 characters> add new user userpass <text string shorter than 15 characters> new user's password deluser <text string shorter than 15 characters>...

  • Page 87: Video Configuration Url

    ftp1 <domain name or IP address> primary FT P server ftpuser1 <text string shorter than 15 characters> user name for primary FT P server ftppass1 <text string shorter than 15 characters> password for primary FT P server ftpfolder1 <text string shorter than 40 characters> upload folder in primary FT P server ftp2 <domain name or IP address>...

  • Page 88: Image Quality Configuration Url

    768000 set bit rate to 768K bps 1000000 set bit rate to 1000K bps 1200000 set bit rate to 1200K bps mode Auto let Video Server detect video modulation NT SC set directly to NT SC type <other than above> set directly to PAL type frame set maximum frame rate to 1 fps...

  • Page 89: Camera Configuration Url

    restore <not required> recall the original settings save <not required> save the parameters Camera configuration URL URL: /setup/camera.cgi NAME VALUE DESCRIPT ION interface RS232 switch COM to RS232 <other than RS232> switch COM to RS485 driver auto let Video Server auto detect camera non-PT Z camera device Sony EVI-D30/31 Canon VCC1...

  • Page 90: Custom Camera Configuration Url

    str5 <text string shorter than 8 characters> button name of custom command 5 of COM com1 <text string shorter than 80 characters> custom command 1 of COM com2 <text string shorter than 80 characters> custom command 2 of COM com3 <text string shorter than 80 characters>...

  • Page 91: Application Configuration Url

    method Tone (AT DT ) make modem dial in tone Pulse (AT DP) make modem dial in pulse reatt <integer> redial attempts discon <integer> minutes delay before disconnection init <text string shorter than 40 characters> command to initialize modem phone1 <text string shorter than 40 characters>...

  • Page 92: Homepage Layout Configuration Url

    mdalarm < not required > trigger DO when motion detected ioupload < not required > upload snapshot when DI condition matched mdupload < not required > upload snapshot when motion detected sinter <integer> seconds interval for sequential mode sbegin <hh:mm:ss> time to start sequential mode send <hh:mm:ss>...

  • Page 93: Appendix

    Appendix A. POST procedure After the power has been turned on, Video Server will perform a self-diagnostic to locate any possible hardware defects. If the power indicator is dim at the beginning, the power fails to proceed further. While the POST is proceeding, the status LED indicators will keep blinking interchanged until finished or any fatal error happens.

  • Page 94: Frequently Asked Questions

    B. Frequently asked questions Q. What if I forget my password? A. Every access to Video Server needs authentication. If you are one of the managed users, you have to ask the administrators for the password. If you are the administrators, there is no way to recover the root password.
  • Page 95 from modem property in the control panel. While in Ethernet, it may be due to time taken in storing snapshots into memory upon events occurring. Q. How does Video Server detect the supported PT Z cameras automatically? A. If there is no camera detected, Video Server will monitor the CT S of the camera control cable continuously.
  • Page 96 Q. I have a PT Z camera that is not on the supported list. How can I control it? A. Video Server provides a custom camera command interface to control the cameras that are not supported. The details are described in the manual. Be sure the COM port settings are applied to the camera specification.

  • Page 97: Technical Specifications

    C. Technical specifications Remote Management General I/O Configuration and system log can be accessed 1 opto-isolated sensor input (max. 12VDC 50mA) via Web browser and FTP application remotely . 1 output relay (max. 24VDC 1A, 125VAC 0.5A) Networking Alarm Features Protocol Motion detection with percentage and sensitivity TCP/IP, HTTP, SMTP, FTP, Telnet, NTP, DNS and DHCP...
  • Page 98 4xem Corp. cannot be held responsible for any technical or typographical errors and reserves the right to make changes to the product and manuals without prior notice. 4xem Corp. makes no warranty of any kind with regard to the material contained within this document, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties o f merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

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