Network Video Server User's Guide Network Video Server Model 550000 User's Guide V1.1 1 Network Video Server User's Guide FCC Compliance Statement The user manual or instruction manual for an intentional or unintentional radiator shall caution the user that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital Device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation if this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on. The user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Network Video Server 550000 User Manual Copyright March 2006 2 Network Video Server User's Guide Important Notice 1. The NETWORK VIDEO SERVER is not weatherproof so that you should be well aware of environment specifications that are included in the manual. In case of outdoor use, where it needs additional weather criteria, you should equip weatherproof case to protect NETWORK VIDEO SERVER from weather, moisture, or temperature (higher or lower than specification). To clean the NETWORK VIDEO SERVER cleaning, gently wipe with clean dry cloth. 2. Be sure to use the adapter that is provided with the Network Video Server. Connecting the NETWORK VIDEO SERVER directly to an adapter other than 12V DC may cause electric damage to the NETWORK VIDEO SERVER. 3. Be caution in handling the NETWORK VIDEO SERVER, as physical shocks may harm the product. 4. In the event that the NETWORK VIDEO SERVER does not function properly, please contact your INTELLINET NETWORK SOLUTIONS dealer for assistance. product, as this may void the service warranty. 5. It is important to carefully examine the contents upon opening the package. If there are any components missing, please contact your INTELLINET NETWORK SOLUTIONS dealer. Follow the instructions listed in this manual before assembling and operating the device and associated peripherals. Following the documented installation procedure can prevent damage caused by incorrect operation and avoid problems during installation. 6. The laws in your country may prohibit the use of surveillance devices. Be sure to review the laws in your country and region and obtaining the required authorization prior to installing and operating surveillance devices in your network. Do not disassemble the 3 Network Video Server User's Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT OVERVIEW ....................................................................................................................................6 ABOUT NETWORK VIDEO SERVER..............................................................................................................6 MAIN FEATURES AND BENEFITS .........................................................................................................................7 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................................................................9 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................10 CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................................................10 FRONT PANEL....................................................................................................................................................11 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................13 ASSIGNING IP ADDRESS & ACCESSING NETWORK VIDEO SERVER'S HOMEPAGE ...............14 ACCESS VIA IP ADDRESSES...............................................................................................................................14 INSTALLING NETWORK VIDEO SERVER IN YOUR NETWORK ....................................................................15 INSTALLATION USING WINDOWS IP INSTALLER...............................................................................................16 ACCESSING NETWORK VIDEO SERVER.....................................................................................................23 CONFIGURING ADMINISTRATION TOOLS ............................................................................................30 ADMINISTRATION MENU'S OVERVIEW.............................................................................................................31 IMAGE CONFIGURATION ...................................................................................................................................32 NETWORK CONFIGURATION .............................................................................................................................34 USER CONFIGURATION .....................................................................................................................................38 EVENT TRIGGER CONFIGURATION ..................................................................................................................39 TIME CONFIGURATION......................................................................................................................................43 PTZ CONTROL (ONLY FOR USE WITH PTZ CCTV CAMERAS)........................................................46 POE (POWER OVER ETHERNET) SUPPORT ..........................................................................................47 APPENDIX .........................................................................................................................................................48 A. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................................................48 C. TROUBLE SHOOTING ....................................................................................................................................52 D. UTILIZING IP ADDRESSES ON LOCAL NETWORK .........................................................................................55 Introduction..................................................................................................................................................55 IP Construction and Network Class ............................................................................................................55 E. UPDATING FIRMWARE ..................................................................................................................................59 F. THE I/O CONNECTOR ....................................................................................................................................61 G. RS 232 CABLE & PAN/TILT/ZOOM CONTROL ............................................................................................62 4 Network Video Server User's Guide H. DYNAMIC DOMAIN NAME SERVICE (DDNS) ..............................................................................................64 HOW TO USE DYNDNS DDNS SERVER ............................................................................................................67 I. HIGH SPEED SOLUTIONS................................................................................................................................71 J. REINSTATING THE FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS ..........................................................................................73 K. GLOSSARY OF TERMS...................................................................................................................................75 5 Network Video Server User's Guide PRODUCT OVERVIEW About NETWORK VIDEO SERVER The NETWORK VIDEO SERVER is a network CCD camera server with an integrated Internet Server, image compression device, flash memory, and many other features. No other hardware is necessary for use. The NETWORK VIDEO SERVER relays video source from a CCD camera to network and provides real time images over networks and the Internet. Simply provide power and connect a RJ45 LAN plus video cable to the NETWORK VIDEO SERVER. NETWORK VIDEO SERVER utilizes JPEG image compression and Linux operating system. JPEG and Linux enable NETWORK VIDEO SERVER to transfer high quality images faster and with a greater degree of reliability than standard JPEG systems. 6 Network Video Server User's Guide Main Features and Benefits Convenient Operation The NETWORK VIDEO SERVER is a standalone system with built-in CPU requiring no special hardware or software such as PC frame grabber cards. The NETWORK VIDEO SERVER supports both Active X mode for Internet Explorer and JAVA mode for Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator. Therefore, all that is required is a common web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.x or above. Open Standards The NETWORK VIDEO SERVER supports TCP/IP networking, SMTP e-mail, HTTP and other Internet-related protocols; the NETWORK VIDEO SERVER can be used in a mixed operating system environment with Windows, Unix, Mac and OS/2. It integrates easily into other www/Intranet applications and CGI scripts. Simple Administration Using a standard web browser, you can configure and manage the NETWORK VIDEO SERVER directly from its own embedded web pages. The embedded operating system is upgradeable through the network; please check with your local INTELLINET NETWORK SOLUTIONS dealer for firmware upgrades. External Devices The auxiliary Input/Output Connector on the camera allows you to connect your NETWORK VIDEO SERVER to a variety of external devices; such as IR-sensors, switches, and alarm relays. Security Your NETWORK VIDEO SERVER includes a self-contained web server, which means that digital images can be secured like any other Internet host. Your Network Administrator, using the unit's security settings in combination with an organization's Internet firewall, normally implements data protection. The Administrator can decide whether individuals, groups, or the whole world may access the camera. The NETWORK VIDEO SERVER supports multi-user password protection Compression and Performance With an adaptive frame rate dependent on the image and lighting conditions, the NETWORK VIDEO SERVER delivers JPEG images at up to 30 images per second. 7 Network Video Server User's Guide Embedded Linux Operating System NETWORK VIDEO SERVER uses an embedded Linux operating system within its 32bit RISC CPU. Linux like other UNIX is one of the most stable operating system available. There is very little chance of the operating system crashing. Real-time JPEG compression Video input can be efficiently compressed into packets of JPEG images without delay. Optimal compression engine makes the equivalently excellent image with much smaller size. There is no more sacrifice in remote monitoring and storage. Ten levels of compression ratio and three sizes of image resolutions are easy to meet your requirement. Broad Range of Applications With today's high-speed Internet services, the NETWORK VIDEO SERVER can provide the ideal solution for live video images over the Intranet and Internet for remote monitoring. The NETWORK VIDEO SERVER allows remote access from a web browser for live image viewing and allows administrator to manage and control the NETWORK VIDEO SERVER anywhere and any time in the world. Apply the NETWORK VIDEO SERVER to monitor various objects and places such as homes,, offices, banks, hospitals, child-care centers, amusement parks and other varieties of industrial and public monitoring. The NETWORK VIDEO SERVER can also be used for intruder detection; capture still images for archiving and many more applications. Developer's technical support The high-performance NETWORK VIDEO SERVER can be integrated into many applications under perfect control of budget. The complete programming interface and standard JPEG format can ease and speed developer's task. 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