ACTi V21 Installation Guide
Device Overview
Introduction
Step 3: Connect the Device
V21 / V22 V23 / V24
4 5 7 8 9 6
1
2
3
1
Power LED
2
Serial Port Activity LED
3
Video In Activity LED
Digital Input / Output
4
Connector
Audio Input / Output
5
Connector
6
Serial Port Connector
10
11
7
Reset Button
8
DC 12V Power Connector
9
Ethernet Port
10
Memory Card Slot
11
Video Out Connector
12
Video In Connector
12
1
2
1
2
3
4
5
3 4 6 7 8 5
9
Power LED
Serial Port Activity LED
Digital Input / Output
Connector
Audio Input / Output
Connector
Serial Port Connector
10
6
Reset Button
7
DC 12V Power Connector
8
Ethernet Port
9
Memory Card Slot
10
Video In Connectors (1~4)
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).
Step 1: Unpack the Device
Check if the package comes with the following items:
Video Encoder Mounting Screw
Pack
Terminal Blocks
• Power
• Audio
• Digital Input/Output
• Serial Communication
Step 2: Mount the Device
The device can be directly mounted on a surface, such as walls.
Attach the 4 supplied screws
to secure the device.
V21 / V22 Basic Connection Example
Power Source
(optional)
PC
PoE Switch
V23 / V24 Basic Connection Example
Power Source
(optional)
PC
PoE Switch
Analog Camera
Monitor
Analog Camera 1
Analog Camera 2
Analog Camera 3
Analog Camera 4
Step 4: Access the Device
Step 5: Log-in
On Network with DHCP Server / Router (Automatic IP)
1. Connect the device and the PC within the same network segment. Once
connected, an IP address will be assigned to the Encoder.
2. Find the Encoder via Windows Explorer or IP Utility.
By Windows Explorer
a. Go to Start > My
Computer > Network.
b. Double-click on the device name.
By IP Utility
a. Download IP Utility
from our website
(www.acti.com).
b. Run IP Utility to
start searching for
network devices.
c. Click the IP address
of the Encoder.
3. The Web Congurator appears with the IP address of the Encoder on
the URL bar. Login to access the Encoder.
Note: For full functionality, it is recommended to use Microsoft Internet Explorer®.
When using non-IE browsers, free 3rd party software plug-ins may be required.
Refer to the device Firmware Manual for more information.
On Network without DHCP Server (Default IP)
1. Ifnecessary,conguretheIPsettingsofyourPCtomatchwiththe
network segment of the Encoder.
PC can be assigned with
Encoder Defaults
IP Address:
192.168.0.100
Subnet:
255.255.255.0
How to congure the PC IP address?
Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center >
Change adapter settings. Then follow the steps below:
1
2
2. Open a web browser and type 192.168.0.100 on the URL address bar.
The Web Congurator appears. Login to access the Encoder.
Note: For full functionality, it is recommended to use Microsoft Internet Explorer®.
When using non-IE browsers, free 3rd party software plug-ins may be required.
Refer to the device Firmware Manual for more information.
IP Address:
192.168.0.99 or
192.168.0.101 or
192.168.0.102 and so on
Subnet:
255.255.255.0
3
4
1. On the Login page, type the Account and Password.
Default
Account: admin
Password: 123456
2. Select Language, if
necessary.
3. Click Login.
The Live View screen
appears.
4. Click to access the
Setup menu to modify
the Encoder settings.
For more detailed instructions, please refer to the “Firmware
Manual” downloadable from the website (www.acti.com).
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Quick Installation Guide
V2x Series Encoder
V21 / V22 (1-Channel)
V23 / V24 (4-Channel)
V.2014.05.09
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