Aiphone IS-SOFT 514426 A 0611YZ User Manual

IS SERIES

Commercial & Security IP Video Intercom system

IS-SOFT

PC Master Station

SETTING MANUAL

514426 A 0611YZ

GETTING STARTED

SETTING THE PC MASTER STATION

Thank you for selecting Aiphone for your communication and security needs. Please read this manual and the separate “OPERATION MANUAL” carefully before setting and using this system.

IMPORTANT

Please read and understand the setting procedures before beginning the setup process.

Please note that images and illustrations depicted in this manual may differ from the actual ones.

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION .......................... 2

UNPACKING ................................ 2

GETTING STARTED

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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

EXAMPLE .................................... 3

CONNECTIONS ........................... 4

INSTALLING THE IS-SOFT ......... 5

System requirements for PC ....... 5

Installing ........................................ 6

Uninstalling ................................... 6

Starting up the IS-SOFT ............... 6

SETTING THE PC MASTER STATION

OUTLINE OF SETTINGS ............ 7

MAKING THE SETTINGS ........... 8

Setting procedure ......................... 8

Setting list ..................................... 9

Adjusting volumes ...................... 10

Making network settings ............ 10

Making preference settings ........11

Settings on [Preference 1] ................. 11

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Setting on [Preference 2] ....................12

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Setting speed dials ..................... 12

Searching for a station, zone or

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remote site from the SEARCH LIST ...13

Making transfer settings ............ 16

Making privacy setting ............... 17

... 7

Maintenance ................................ 17

INTRODUCTION

The IS system is a commercial and security video intercom system especially designed for applications in facilities such as ofﬁ ce buildings, factories, schools, hospitals, and prisons. This product is an application to be installed in a PC for using it as a master station in the IS system. The PC master station can be used almost as the same as other color monitor IP master stations adding some unique functions.

UNPACKING

After unpacking, check the following accessory is included.

DVD (IS-SOFT (this application), INSTALLATION MANUAL for IP stations, OPERATION MANUAL, SETTING MANUAL)

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Information sheets (license key, China RoHS)

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Please keep these items in a safe place for future use.

GETTING STARTED

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION EXAMPLE

A PC master station can be used in either a standard (IP) system or a network direct system.

A standard (IP) system consists of IP control unit(s), IP stations and local system(s).

A network direct system consists of IP stations only. It includes no IP control unit, but needs at least one IP master station or IP door station.

For details about the standard (IP) system or MANUAL” and/or “OPERATION MANUAL”.

An example of network direct system

network direct

Site 1

system, refer to the respective “INSTALLATION MANUAL”, “SETTING

Standard (IP) system

LAN (IP network)

IS-IPC

Local system

IS-CCU

IS-RCU IS-RCU IS-SCU IS-SCU

Site 2

PC master station (IS-SOFT)

Internet/WAN

Network direct system

IP master station

(IS-IPMV)

* Up to 32 IP units (31 for PC master stations) can be connected to a

system.

Site 3

LAN (IP network)

IP vandalresistant video door station (IS-IPDV,

IS-IPDVF)

PC master station (IS-SOFT)

IP master station

(IS-IPMV)

GETTING STARTED

Site 32

SETTING THE PC MASTER STATION

IP vandalresistant video door station (IS-IPDV,

IS-IPDVF)

CONNECTIONS

Connect a PC on which you will install the IS-SOFT application to an IP network via a switch or hub.

RJ45

CAT5e/6

RJ45

Switch (Hub)

100m (330')

10BASE-T/

100BASE-TX

Notes on CAT5e/6 cables

A CAT5e/6 cable is not included in this product.

Do not bend the cables to an extent where the radius is less than 25 mm (1”).

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Communication failure could result.

CAT5e/6 cable

25mm (1") or more

Do not remove the CAT5e/6 cable jacket more than necessary.

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Arrange the color code of the RJ45 connections in accordance with EIA/TIA-568A and 568B.

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Pair3

Pair2

Pair1

Pair4

Pair2

Pair3

Pair1

Less than 25mm (1")

Pair4

CAT5e/6 cable

RJ45 RJ45

To IP network

12345678 12345678

T568A

Be sure to check the condition of cable connections with a LAN checker before connecting with a LAN cable.

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Do not pull or put excess strain on CAT5e/6 cables.

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T568B

INSTALLING THE IS-SOFT

Install the IS-SOFT on your PC from the DVD supplied with this product.

You may need to log on to your PC as the Administrator to install the IS-SOFT.

System requirements for PC

Your PC must meet the following system requirements to use the IS-SOFT. Also refer to the instruction manual supplied with your PC.

Windows XP Home/Professional (SP3) (32bit)

Processor 2 GHz or higher

Windows Vista Ultimate/Home/Business/Enterprise (SP2) (32/64bit) Windows 7 Home Premium/Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate (32/64bit)

System memory (RAM)

1 GB RAM or higher

Hard disk 10 MB or more (additional space is needed for recording)

Sound card 8 bit full duplex, Direct Sound compatible

800 x 600 or higher (x 1)

Display

1024 x 768 or higher (x 2) 1920 x 1200 or higher (x 3)

PC system requirements

Run-time Microsoft (R).NET Framework 2.0 or later

Network 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet

Protocol TCP/IPv4, UDP/IPv4, SIP, Others

Network bandwidth 320k to 8Mbps

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The application may not run, or may not operate correctly (such as freezes occurring) on a PC with speciﬁ cations below the necessary requirements.

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Serious damage could be caused if an error occurs during door release.

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We recommend using a PC and DVD drive that exceed the basic system requirements.

GETTING STARTED

SETTING THE PC MASTER STATION

Installing

Uninstalling

Insert the DVD into your PC.

Supplied DVD

Click "English" on the language selection screen.

Select "IS-SOFT"

"PcApplication", and then follow

the on-screen instructions to install.

NOTES:

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If ".NET Framework" is not already installed, the .NET Framework installation window is displayed. Follow the onscreen instructions to install.

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When starting up the application, if a security or virus check warning is displayed, please allow the application to continue.

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Depending on the OS of a PC, different screens may be displayed. Follow the on-screen instructions to install.

From the Windows "start" menu, select "Control Panel"  "Add or Remove Programs", and select "Aiphone_PCMS" to delete it.

Starting up the IS-SOFT

Follow one of the methods [A], [B], [C] and [D] below.

[A] Double-click the "

[B] Click "Aiphone_PCMS" in the "start" menu.

[C] Select "start" menu

"Aiphone_PCMS."

[D] Select "My computer"

"Program ﬁ les"

NOTE:

If another location is speciﬁ ed for installing the IS-SOFT during installation, run the ﬁ le from the location where it is installed.

The main window of the PC master station is displayed.

Aiphone_PCMS

"AIPHONE"

" icon on the desktop.

"All programs"

"Local disc (C:)"

"PCMasterStation.exe".

Read and/or follow the instructions, and then click

on each window.

If necessary, change the folder in which the IS-SOFT is

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to be installed, and then click In the [Browse for Folder] window:

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Select the folder where you want to save recorded ﬁ les, and then click

The selected folder becomes the storage location for recorded ﬁ les.

When the [Installation Complete] window appears, ﬁ nish the installation.

After the installation has ﬁ nished, restart the PC.

After installation of the IS-SOFT on the PC has ﬁ nished, make the settings for the PC master station before using it.

When the settings have been correctly made, the color of

“

Aiphone_PCMS

” icon changes from gray to blue.

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