ACTi V22, V23, V24 User Manual
V2x Series Encoder
Hardware Manual
V21, V22, V23, V24
2014/06/03
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Table of Contents
Precautions ............................................................. 4
Safety Instructions .................................................................................... 6
Introduction ............................................................. 7
The List of Models ..................................................................................... 7
Package Contents ...................................................................................... 8
Physical Description ................................................................................. 9
V21 / V22 ................................................................................................ 9
V23 / V24 ............................................................................................... 11
Mounting the Device ................................................................................ 13
Connection Architecture ...................................... 14
Connecting V21 / V22 .............................................................................. 14
Connecting V23 / V24 .............................................................................. 14
Making Connections ............................................. 15
Connecting the Analog Camera ............................................................. 15
Connecting the Video Output Device (V21 / V22 only) ......................... 15
Connecting a Power Adapter (Optional) ................................................ 16
Connecting the Digital Input/Output Devices (Optional) ...................... 18
How to Connect DI/DO Device to V21 / V22 ......................................... 18
How to Connect DI/DO Device to V23 / V24 ......................................... 19
DI/DO Connection Specifications .......................................................... 20
Connecting Audio Devices (Optional) .................................................... 22
Connecting a Serial Device (Optional) ................................................... 23
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Other Accessories ................................................ 25
How to Install / Remove the Memory Card ............................................ 25
How to Insert the Memory Card ............................................................ 25
How to Remove the Memory Card ........................................................ 25
Accessing the Encoder ........................................ 26
Configure the IP Addresses .................................................................... 26
Access the Encoder ................................................................................ 30
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Precautions
Read these instructions
You should read all the safety and operating instructions before using this product.
Heed all warnings
You must adhere to all the warnings on the product and in the instruction manual. Failure to follow
the safety instruction given may directly endanger people, cause damage to the system or to
other equipment.
Servicing
Do not attempt to service this video device yourself as opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Trademarks
All names used in this manual are probably registered trademarks of respective companies.
Liability
Every reasonable care has been taken during the writing of this manual. Please inform your local
office if you find any inaccuracies or omissions. We cannot be held responsible for any
typographical or technical errors and reserve the right to make changes to the product and
manuals without prior notice.
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Federal Communications Commission Statement
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
communications. 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.
Warning: Changes or modifications to the equipment that are not expressly approved by the
responsible party for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
European Community Compliance Statement
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B
Information Technology Equipment according to European Standard EN 55022
and EN 55024. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which
cause the user may be required to take adequate measures.
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Safety Instructions
Cleaning
Disconnect this video product from the power supply before cleaning.
Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause
hazards.
Do not use accessories not recommended by the manufacturer
Only install this device in a dry place protected from weather
Servicing
Do not attempt to service this video product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
Damage Requiring service
Disconnect this video product from the power supply immediately and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the following conditions.
1) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged
2) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the video product.
3) If the inner parts of video product have been directly exposed to rain or water.
4) If the video product does not operate normally by following the operating Instructions in this
manual. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the instruction manual, as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage, and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the video product to its normal operation.
Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine if the video product is in proper operating condition.
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V21
1-Channel 960H/D1 H.264 Video Encoder
V22
1-Channel 960H/D1 H.264 Extended Temperature Video Encoder
V23
4-Channel 960H/D1 H.264 Video Encoder
V24
4-Channel 960H/D1 H.264 Extended Temperature Video Encoder
Introduction
The List of Models
This hardware manual contains the following models:
From the installation perspective, these models are very similar; therefore one manual is used for
all of them.
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Video Encoder
Screw Pack
Power Terminal Block
Audio Terminal Block
(for V21 / V22)
Audio Terminal Block
(for V23 / V24)
Serial Communication
Terminal Block
Digital Input/Output
Terminal Block
(for V21 / V22)
Digital Input/Output
Terminal Block
(for V23 / V24)
Quick Installation Guide
Warranty Card
Package Contents
NOTE: The above pictures are for reference only; actual items may slightly vary.
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Item
Description
1
Power LED
Lights up when the device is powered on.
2
Serial Port
Activity LED
Lights up to when a serial device is connected to the
encoder.
3
Video In Activity
LED
Lights up when an analog encoder is connected to the
encoder.
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Digital Input /
Output
Connector
Connects to digital input or output devices, such as an
alarm trigger, panic button, etc. Digital Input (DI) and
Digital Output (DO) devices are used in applications
like motion detection, event triggering, alarm
notifications, etc. See How to Connect DI/DO Device
to V21 / V22 on page 18 for information on how to
connect DI/DO devices to the encoder.
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Audio Input /
Output
Connector
Connects to audio input and output devices, such as a
microphone with built-in amplifier, speaker, etc. See
Connecting Audio Devices (Optional) on page 22
for more information.
NOTE: The microphone must have a built-in amplifier.
Connecting an ordinary microphone will dwarf sounds
and will result in inaudible recording.
Physical Description
V21 / V22
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Serial Port
Connector
Connects to the serial port of an analog encoder for
RS-485 / RS-422 communication to control encoder
functions like pan-tilt, zoom, etc. See Connecting a
Serial Device (Optional) on page 23 for more
information.
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Reset Button
Used to restore the factory default settings, including
the administrator’s password. Using a pointed object,
such as a pen, press and hold the Reset button for 5
seconds or until the Power LED lights up.
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DC 12 V Power
Connector
In case the encoder is connected to a non-PoE
(Power over Ethernet) switch, use this connector to
connect the encoder to an external power adaptor.
See Connecting a Power Adapter (Optional) on
page 16 for more information.
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Ethernet Port
Connects to the network using a standard Ethernet
cable.
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Memory Card
Slot
Insert a memory card (not included) into the slot for
local recording purposes. See How to Install /
Remove the Memory Card on page 25 for more
information.
NOTE: Supports only microSDHC and microSDXC
cards.
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Video Out
Connector
Connects to an external monitor for video monitoring
through BNC connection. See Connecting the Video
Output Device (V21 / V22 only) on page 15 for more
information.
NOTE: Video cable with BNC connector not included
in the package.
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Video In
Connector
Connects an analog camera through BNC connection.
See Connecting the Analog Camera on page 15 for
more information.
NOTE: Video cable with BNC connector not included
in the package.
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