Digital Watchdog Compressor DW-CP04 User Manual

DW-CP04 Compressor-

Analog to IP Signal Converter

User’s Manual

Version 1.1

Class A Digital Device (industrial & commercial environment)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to CE
and FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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DW-CP04 User’s Manual

Digital Watchdog®
Manual Edition 05172013– May 2013
©2000-2013 DIGITAL WATCHDOG, INC.
All Rights Reserved.

DIGITAL WATCHDOG, INC.

Tampa, FL ● USA

Technical Support

For technical support call, email, or visit our web site.
USA & Canada 1+ [phone]
International 1+ [phone]
French Canadian 1+ [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web site: www.digital-watchdog.com or dwcc.tv

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Contents

1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW .......................................................................................................................... 8

1.1. DW-CP04 ........................................................................................................................................................................ 8

1.2. KEY FEATURES ................................................................................................................................................................... 9

1.3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ........................................................................................................................................... 10

1.4. DW-CP04 PACKING LIST ............................................................................................................................................ 12

2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................... 13

2.1. DW-CP04 FRONT VIEW .............................................................................................................................................. 13

2.2. DW-CP04 REAR VIEW ................................................................................................................................................ 14

2.2.1. CTL Port Description .......................................................................................................................................... 15

2.2.2. RS-232 Interface .................................................................................................................................................. 15

2.2.3. RS-485 Connection ............................................................................................................................................. 15

2.2.4. DI Connection ....................................................................................................................................................... 15

2.2.5. DO Connection ..................................................................................................................................................... 15

3. DW-CP04 INSTALLATION AND BASIC SETUP............................................................................... 16

3.1. BEFORE INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................................. 16

3.2. FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS....................................................................................................................................... 16

3.3. INSTALLING THE DW-CP04 ........................................................................................................................................ 16

4. IP INSTALLER ....................................................................................................................................... 17

4.1. ABOUT THE IP INSTALLER ............................................................................................................................................. 17

4.2. INSTALLING AND UNINSTALLING THE IP INSTALLER ................................................................................................ 17

4.2.1. Installing IP Installer ........................................................................................................................................... 17

4.2.2. Uninstalling IP Installer ..................................................................................................................................... 18

4.3. USING THE IP INSTALLER .............................................................................................................................................. 18

4.3.1. Staring the IP Installer ...................................................................................................................................... 18

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4.3.2. IP Installer’s Main Window ............................................................................................................................. 18

4.3.3. IP Installer’s Main Window ............................................................................................................................. 19

4.3.4. Manual Network Setup .................................................................................................................................... 19

4.3.5. Automatic Network Setup .............................................................................................................................. 20

5. COMPRESSOR’S WEB VIEWER ......................................................................................................... 21

5.1. ENTERING LIVE VIEW ..................................................................................................................................................... 21

5.1.1. Single-Mode View............................................................................................................................................... 22

5.1.2. Multi-Mode View ................................................................................................................................................ 22

5.1.3. Image Snapshot ................................................................................................................................................... 22

5.1.4. Image Clip .............................................................................................................................................................. 22

5.1.5. Instant Recording ................................................................................................................................................ 23

5.1.6. Instant Playback ................................................................................................................................................... 23

5.1.7. Extended Features .............................................................................................................................................. 23

5.1.8. Video Control ........................................................................................................................................................ 24

5.1.9. Audio Control ....................................................................................................................................................... 24

5.1.10. PTZ Control ......................................................................................................................................................... 24

5.2. ENTERING THE SMART PLAYER .................................................................................................................................... 25

5.2.1. Smart Player’s Main Screen ............................................................................................................................ 25

5.2.2. Searching Video ................................................................................................................................................... 25

5.2.3. Extra Features ....................................................................................................................................................... 26

5.3. ENTERING ADMIN MENU ............................................................................................................................................. 27

5.4. ADMIN MENU STRUCTURE........................................................................................................................................... 28

6. QUICK CONFIGURATION .................................................................................................................. 29

6.1. STEP-1 SERVER NAME SETUP ...................................................................................................................................... 29

6.2. STEP-2 LOCAL DATE & TIME CONFIGURATION ....................................................................................................... 29

6.3. STEP-3 NETWORK CONFIGURATION .......................................................................................................................... 29

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6.4. STEP-4 IP-CCTV DNS™ SETUP ............................................................................................................................... 30

6.1. STEP-5 RECORDING CONFIGURATION ....................................................................................................................... 30

6.2. FINISH .............................................................................................................................................................................. 30

7. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................................ 30

7.1. SERVER NAME SETUP .................................................................................................................................................... 30

7.2. DATE & TIME ................................................................................................................................................................. 31

7.3. ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD ....................................................................................................................................... 31

7.4. ACCESS CONTROL .......................................................................................................................................................... 32

7.5. USER REGISTRATION ...................................................................................................................................................... 32

7.5.1. Add ............................................................................................................................................................................ 32

7.5.2. Edit ............................................................................................................................................................................. 33

7.5.3. Delete........................................................................................................................................................................ 34

8. NETWORK CONFIGURATION ........................................................................................................... 34

8.1. NETWORK CONFIGURATION......................................................................................................................................... 35

8.1.1. Static IP Configuration ...................................................................................................................................... 35

8.1.2. DHCP Client Configuration ............................................................................................................................. 35

8.1.3. PPPoE Configuration .......................................................................................................................................... 36

8.2. NETWORK PORTS ........................................................................................................................................................... 36

8.3. BANDWIDTH CONTROL ................................................................................................................................................. 36

8.4. VIEW NETWORK STATUS .............................................................................................................................................. 37

8.5. NETWORK STATUS NOTIFICATION .............................................................................................................................. 38

8.6. IP-CCTV DNS™ SETUP ............................................................................................................................................. 39

8.7. PORT FORWARDING & UPNP ..................................................................................................................................... 40

8.8. RTP/RTSP ...................................................................................................................................................................... 41

8.9. SNMP SETUP ................................................................................................................................................................. 42

8. DEVICE CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................................. 43

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8.1. SERIAL PORTS CONFIGURATION .................................................................................................................................. 43

8.1.1. Serial Input Mode ............................................................................................................................................... 43

8.1.2. Serial Output Mode ........................................................................................................................................... 45

8.1.3. Transparent Mode .............................................................................................................................................. 45

8.1.4. PTZ Mode ............................................................................................................................................................... 46

8.2. PRIVACY ZONE ............................................................................................................................................................... 48

8.3. CAMERA & MOTION ..................................................................................................................................................... 49

8.3.1. Camera Configuration ....................................................................................................................................... 50

8.4. DI/DO ............................................................................................................................................................................. 51

8.4.1. DI/DO ........................................................................................................................................................................ 51

8.5. DI STATUS/DO CONTROL ........................................................................................................................................... 51

9. ADVANCED CONFIGURATION ......................................................................................................... 52

9.1. ADVANCED SERVICES .................................................................................................................................................... 52

9.1.1. E-mail Service Configuration ......................................................................................................................... 52

9.1.2. FTP(Buffered)Service Configuration ............................................................................................................ 54

9.1.3. FTP (Periodic) Service Configuration .......................................................................................................... 56

FTP (Periodic) Service Configuration for each Camera ..................................................................................... 56

9.1.4. Sensor Notification ............................................................................................................................................. 57

9.1.5. Alarm Output Service Configuration.......................................................................................................... 58

10. RECORDING CONFIGURATION .................................................................................................... 59

10.1. SD CONFIGURATION ..................................................................................................................................................... 59

10.1.1. SD Status & Format ........................................................................................................................................ 59

10.1.2. SD Information................................................................................................................................................... 60

10.2. RECORDING CONFIGURATION ..................................................................................................................................... 61

10.3. VIEW RECORDING PROFILE........................................................................................................................................... 65

10.4. RECORDING MODE ........................................................................................................................................................ 65

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10.5. SD STATUS REPORT ...................................................................................................................................................... 66

10.6. CLEAR RECORDING CONFIGURATION ......................................................................................................................... 67

10.7. DELETE RECORDED DATA ............................................................................................................................................. 67

11. UTILITIES........................................................................................................................................... 68

11.1. SYSTEM LOG ................................................................................................................................................................... 68

11.2. SAVE CONFIGURATION .................................................................................................................................................. 68

11.3. REBOOT............................................................................................................................................................................ 69

11.4. FACTORY DEFAULT ......................................................................................................................................................... 69

11.5. SYSTEM UPDATE ............................................................................................................................................................. 70

11.5.1. Update by Item ................................................................................................................................................. 70

12. APPENDIX ........................................................................................................................................ 71

12.1. TROUBLESHOOTING THE COMPRESSOR SMART LIVE VIEWER ................................................................................ 71

12.1.1. Installation ............................................................................................................................................................ 71

12.1.2. Server ..................................................................................................................................................................... 71

12.1.3. Video ...................................................................................................................................................................... 71

12.1.4. Audio ...................................................................................................................................................................... 72

12.1.5. PTZ ........................................................................................................................................................................... 72

12.1.6. Relay Output ....................................................................................................................................................... 72

12.1.7. Other....................................................................................................................................................................... 73

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1. Product Overview

1.1. DW-CP04

Digital Watchdog’s DW-CP04 is a 4ch network video server which transmits digital images captured by
Analog CCD camera over IP (Internet Protocol) network.
It can transmit up to 120fps@D1 over the existing network. You can monitor video of DW-CP04 through web
browser (for example MS Internet Explorer), if DW-CP04 is connected to network. DW-CP04 supports video
compression both MJPEG and H.264 simultaneously so that user can choose appropriate video compression
for the purpose. For both MJPEG and H.264, DW-CP04 provides 6 levels of video quality.
DW-CP04 server is state-of-the art device and leads new generation of monitoring and security solution.

Picture 1 : DW-CP04

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1.2. Key Features

 OnVIF Compliant
 4CH BNC In
 120fps @ D1 Resolution
 Dual Codec (H.264/ MJPEG) with Single Stream
 Motion Detection
 Two- Way Audio
 Micro SD Card Interface
 RS-232/ RS-485 PTZ Control
 Free and Simple DDNS Service
 Search and Playback from the software interface
 Frame-rate& Bandwidth Control
 4 Alarm Inputs, 4 Alarm Outputs
 Event Notifications via E-mail with Image
 Configuration and control device through Web browser

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1.3. Technical Specification

Hardware

32bit RISC CPU/ Embedded Linux
128Mbytes SDRAM/ 128MByte Flash

Video
compression

H.264/ MJPEG(single stream)

Resolution

NTSC: 704x480, 352x240,160x112
PAL: 704x576, 352x240,160x112

Frame rate
(each channel)

Up to max 120/100 fps@D1

Video Streaming

MJPEG and H.264 Single Streaming (Simultaneously)
Controllable frame rate and bandwidth

Image setting

Compression levels: 6 (MJPEG/H.264)
Color: color, black & white

Transmission

Up to 120fps(NTSC)/100fps (PAL)
when 4channels at D1

Voice

8bit G.711, 8Khz, 8Kbyte/sec
Audio 1ch in & 1ch out

LAN interface

10/100 Base T Ethernet auto sensing

Alarm I/O Interface

4x1 Photo-coupled inputs and 4 Relay output

Video Input

4 Channel Composite Video Input

Serial Interface

COM Port: RS-232
AUX Port: RS-485
COM ports for console, serial input/output device and AUX ports for PTZ or
other RS485 device
Max Baudrate: 115200 bit/s

Security features

Multi user level protection for camera access, PTZ, Alarm I/O

Advanced Service

Up to 5.6M memory for Pre/Post alarm buffer e-mail, FTP, IP notification,
Alarm Notification to e-mail, CGI Call by event or schedule

Built-in Motion detections

Accuracy: 12x12=144 blocks
Motion Sensitivity : -100 ~ 100 : 100 is hypersensitive

PTZ & UART Control
Support

PTZ and UART device control through serial port (RS-232/RS-485) (Support
protocols from Pelco “P”& “D” protocol, Vicon V1311RB, Samsung PTZ,
Honeywell PTZ and X10 Epson Printer)

Others

Time stamp on Video
Transmit External data(ex. POS) transfer with Video
IP notification by e-mail

Management

Configurable by serial, web or telnet
Remote system update via telnet, FTP OR web browser.

Developer support

Provides HTTP CGI API
ActiveX control development kit

PWR Supply

SMPS
Input: 100~240VAC, 50/60 Hz, 300mA
Output: DC 12Volt, 1A, SMPS

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PWR Consumption

DC 12Volt
Max or Peak: 0.6 A

Operating Environment

Temperature : -10° ~ 50°C
Humidity : 10 ~ 90% RH(non-condensing)

Miscellaneous

Work with Smart NVR(CMS software)
Dynamic IP support through IPCCTVDNS Server

Users

128 simultaneous users

Installation & management

Configuration: installation wizard, HTTP, telnet and console Upgrade
Firmware: HTTP, telnet & FTP

Video access from Web
browser

Video access from Web browser

Minimum Web browsing
requirements

Pentium 4, 2 GHz, 2GB(RAM) or higher
Video Card: 256MB RAM, 1024x768 resolution or higher
100Mbps Network Adaptor or faster
Windows XP Pro or later
Internet Explorer 6.x or later

Supported protocols

HTTP, RTP/RTSP, TCP/IP, FTP, Telnet, RARP, PPPoE, SNMP, PAP, CHAP,
DHCP, NTP, SMTP client, uPNP, and etc.

Approvals

KC
FCC : Class A
CE : Class A
RoHS

Dimensions (HxWxD) and
weight

148(W) x 118(D) x 25(H) (in mm)
About 0.25kg without power supply.

Table 1 : DW-CP04 Data Sheet

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1.4. DW-CP04 Packing List

DW-CP04

1 EA

Power Supply

(Power Cable & SMPS DC12V 1A Adapter)

1 EA

CD (User’s Manual, IP Installer and etc.)

1 EA

Table 2 : DW-CP04 Packing List

Note: Please make sure all the listed items are included in the package. For any

missing items, please contact your local distributor.

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2. Product Description

2.1. DW-CP04 Front View

Picture 2 : DW-CP04 Front View

Picture 3 : Enlarged Front LED

Name

Description

A

LAN LINK LED

Indicates the connection status of LAN connector. It goes green when a
physical connection is properly made to the LAN port.

B

POWER LED

This red LED is lit during DW-CP04 is powered on.

C

DI

Sensor/Contact Input Port

D

DO

Beacon/Alarm Output Port

E

SD CARD

Micro SDHC Slot for Onboard Storage

F

CONTROL

CTL Port (RS-485, RS-232, DI, DO)

Table 3 : DW-CP04 Front Panel

E

A B C D E

F

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2.2. DW-CP04 Rear View

Picture 4 : DW-CP04 Rear View

Name

Description

A

Video In 1

BNC cable port for Video input of number 1 camera of Module 1.

B

Video In 2

BNC connector for Camera 2

C

FD

Beep one time (0.5 sec) after three seconds and then beep three times shortly
After another three seconds.

D

Video In 3

BNC connector for Camera 3

E

Video In 4

BNC connector for Camera 4

F

MIC

Audio Input Port

G

SPK

Audio Output Port

H

LAN

RJ-45 Network Connector

I

Power

DC 12V 1A

Table 4 : DW-CP04 Rear Panel

A B C D E F G H I

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2.2.1. CTL Port Description

The picture below shows how to wire CTL port connector pins for Sensor Input (DI, GND), Relay Out
(DO+, DO-), RS-485 (+, -) and RS-232 (RXD, TXD, GND) signals.

Picture 5 : CTL Port Description

2.2.2. RS-232 Interface

RS-232 Port is provided for a connection with external devices such as water level sensor, speed

sensor, etc. The GND pin for RS-232 is shared with the Sensor Input GND. If the DW-CP04 needs to
be connected to other network devices via RS-232, then RXD and TXD pin may need to be cross-wired.

2.2.3. RS-485 Connection

RS-485 port is a serial interface for communication with external devices such as controlling PTZ,

multiplexers, access control boxes, X10 protocol peripherals, etc. Refer to the individual manuals for
each external device you wish to connect to the DW-CP04 for additional information on protocols and
proper configuration.

2.2.4. DI Connection

DI (Digital In) is a Sensor Input port which can be used for acquiring input signal from an external

device such as sensors, switches, etc. DW-CP04 can recognize the input state if DI+ port is connected
to GND or left unconnected. See 8. Device Configuration for additional information.

2.2.5. DO Connection

DO (Digital Out) is an Alarm Output port which can be used for activating door opener/closers, sirens,

emergency beacons, etc. DO ports are on Open-Collector basis, and driving current must not exceed
100mA at DC 5 to 12Vrange. DW-CP04 activates DO port by turning on or off the Open-Collector
driver. See section- 8. Device Configuration for additional information.

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3. DW-CP04 Installation and Basic Setup

3.1. Before Installation

 Read carefully User's Manual.
 Check user’s Network (IP Address, Network Mask and default gateway)
 Secure an IP address for DW-CP04.

3.2. Factory Default Settings

The following table shows the factory default condition for the Compressor. Please refer to this when
you need to change the values on the admin menu.

Factory Default

Admin ID

root

Admin password

root

IP address

10.20.30.40

Network mask

255.255.255.0

Gateway

10.20.30.1

Table 5: Factory Default

Note: Factory default Admin ID and Password are all lower case letters.

3.3. Installing the DW-CP04

For installation of DW-CP04, please follow the steps below.

1. Place the analog cameras in place and connect power supplies. Consult the cameras’ manual
for additional information.

2. Connect the video output ports of the analog cameras to the video-in ports of the DW-CP04.

3. Connect the DW-CP04 to the desired network by connecting a network cable to the encoder’s
LAN port.

4. Connect the power supply of DW-CP04. To prevent any damage to the device, it is
recommended to plug the power cables to the power supply and only then to the Compressor.

5. Once both LEDs are on you can connect to the DW-CP04’s web viewer. (Power LED should
appear orange, and LAN LED should appear green).

6. To find the Compressor on the network as well as configure its network settings, run the IP
Installer tool available on the complimentary CD accessory.

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4. IP Installer

4.1. About the IP Installer

The IP Installer software can be found in the accessory CD available with the Compressor. The IP
Installer is utility program designed to locate all DW-CP04 Compressors on your network. By using
the IP Installer, users will be able to:

 Setup the Network Configuration of the Compressor.
 Runs on Microsoft Windows operating system (XP, Vista, 7)
 Searching for Network Cameras, Video Servers, and Network Video Recorders
 Remotely upgrade the Compressor’s Firmware
 Support automatic and manual IP setup

4.2. Installing and Uninstalling the IP Installer

4.2.1. Installing IP Installer

Insert the CD to the ODD tray and check the installation file.
You may see a consent prompt for running this install program, which is an User Account Control of the
Windows as shown below-

Click 'Yes' button, then the installation wizard window will appear. Click ‘Next’.
If necessary, click the Browse button to choose a proper path for the installation.

Click ‘Install’. You will see the progress of the installation as shown below.
Click 'Finish' when the installation process is complete.

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4.2.2. Uninstalling IP Installer

If you want to remove the IP Installer program from your PC, click Start > All Programs > IP Installer >
Uninstall. You may see a consent prompt for running this install program. Click ‘Yes’ to continue.
Follow the installation wizard to complete the uninstall process and remove the IP Installer software
from the PC.

4.3. Using the IP Installer

4.3.1. Staring the IP Installer

Start the ‘IP Installer’ by double clicking the newly created Desktop shortcut icon.
Or you can also start the program by clicking Start > All Programs > IP Installer > IP Installer.

4.3.2. IP Installer’s Main Window

Search Product

Scan the network and show all the DW-CP04 products that are on the
network.

Clear Product List

Clear the DW-CP04 products list created by searching the network.

Automatic IP Setup

Configure the network setting of selected IP device in Automatic mode.

Manual IP Setup

Configure the network setting of selected IP device in Manual mode.

Connect Product
Homepage

Connect to the server homepage of the selected IP device.

Update Firmware

Update the firmware of the selected IP device.

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Filter Configuration

Define the range of MAC and IP addresses to search.

4.3.3. IP Installer’s Main Window

Make sure that your DW-CP04 is connected to the network, and click the Search Product button.
A status window will pop up to show the progress of the searching. When the IP Installer completes
scanning the network, all supported devices will appear in the results list.

4.3.4. Manual Network Setup

Configuring the network settings of the Compressor can be done by performing any of the following
commands:

1. Right-click on the selected device and select Setup Product IP

2. Click the Manual IP Setup button on the main Toolbar

3. You can select multiple devices from the results list by holding the Ctrl button and clicking on
multiple devices in the list.

Setting up Network Configuration for a single product:

*

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Note: Wireless option currently not available in DW-CP04 models

Setting up Network Configuration for multiple products:
Once multiple servers have been selected, press the manual IP Setup button.
All selected servers will appear in a list. You can modify the value of each changeable field by clicking it.

If you click Apply to all, the settings set to the first server will apply to all remaining devices. All will
have the same value for that parameter. In this case, each device’s Server name and IP Address field
will have +1 incremented value added to the original value.
For Password field, the entered information will be the same.
In using Apply to all, you can choose which field is affected. Put check marks only on the fields you
want to use this automatic action as below.

4.3.5. Automatic Network Setup

Before the system can automatically setup the server’s network settings,

select the IP type you would like for the device. Choose from the available
options: Static, DHCP, or PPPoE.
In this setup mode, the IP Installer program will check your local network
and assigns available IP addresses to the IP devices.
If the software detects that the network has more than one IP address
classes, a confirmation window will be displayed. Chose the proper IP
address you wish to assign your device as press ‘OK’.

Figure 1Double Network IP Warning

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5. Compressor’s Web Viewer

To open the Compressor’s web viewer via the IP Installer software, select one of the following options:

1. Double-click the server’s name in the results list

2. Right-click on the server’s name and select ‘Go Product Homepage’
You may be asked to install an ActiveX package. Accept all installations in order to connect to the
Compressor and view proper video over the web interface.

After connecting to a Compressor server on the web browser, you’ll find the web page as shown below.
The rightmost item of the menu is Admin, where you can set up the most of features in the Compressor

Server you’re connecting to.

5.1. Entering Live View

Click on ‘Live View’ to view the Compressor’s live display window. The image below will appear.
Use the controllers on the left side of the screen to change the view from single to multiple channel display,
run the virtual PTZ controller, and adjust the image display ratio.

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5.1.1. Single-Mode View

The Live Viewer will automatically open in single channel view, displaying Channel 1 by default. The screen
will display the camera’s module name, at the bottom green bar, and the date and time on the top green bar.

Channel 1 – Display or hide live view from Channel 1.
Channel 2 – Display or hide live view from Channel 2.
Channel 3 – Display or hide live view from Channel 3.
Channel 4 – Display or hide live view from Channel 4.
All Channel – Display live view from all channels.
None Channel – Hide live view from all channels.

5.1.2. Multi-Mode View

To view multiple channels, use the Channel control bar on the left side of the screen. Select which channels
you would like to add to the current view. Channels that are currently being displayed will be selected. Each
camera will have a blue bar at the top and bottom of the display, indicating the camera’s name and date &
time, respectively. Selected camera will be highlighted in a green bar at the top and bottom of the display.

5.1.3. Image Snapshot

You can take a quick screen shot of each of the Compressor’s channels to save for your records. To take an
image:

1. Press the button at the top left corner of the channel’s display. A new window will open with the
default directory to save the file. If necessary, select a different directory for the file.

2. The file’s name by default will be the date, time, and camera name.

3. All images will be saved as .bmp file. Press Save to save the file, or cancel to exit without saving.

5.1.4. Image Clip

You can take a quick video clip of a single channel to save for your records. Video clip files are available
in .avi format and can be up to 10 minutes. To record a short clip:

1. Press the button at the top left corner of the channel’s display to start recording. AVI REC will
appear in red at the top right-hand corner of the channel.

2. Press the again to indicate the end of the video recording.

3. A new window will open with the default directory to save the file. If necessary, select a different
directory for the file. The file’s name will be the date, time, and camera name. If necessary, change
the file’s name.

4. When you playback recorded view, time stamp will be displayed on the top left-hand corner.