Digital Watchdog CP-01, CP-04 Instruction Manual

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1 or 4 Channel

Network Video Encoder/Decoder

Instruction Manual

N V S

(Network Video Streamer)

Compressor

201010010

Before installing and using the product, please read
this manual carefully.
Be sure to keep it handy for future reference.

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• Compressor is a Network Video Encoder that transmits real-time high-resolution digital
video and audio data w i th H.264 high compression rate over the Internet or Intranet .

• Compressor supports decoder mod e that takes a H.264 stream from our IP camera or
video server via an Ethernet network and converts it in real-time with high quality analog
video signals. This allows analog video devices such as TV system, analog monitors or
existing analog video switches.

• Compressor contains digital video/audio compressor, web server and network interface.
Users can simply connect power source and network cable for operation. Additional
operation equipments or programs are not required.

• Compressor enables real-time web browser monitoring anyti me an d anywhere. It can be
installed in various places, including child care facilities, education institutions,
amusement parks, shopping malls, tourist attractions, construction and production sites,
warehouses, and roads.

• Easy to use - Compressor does not require an additional PC for operation. Users can
monitor video /audio data captured by the Compressor through your current PC. User
can get direct access to the data through Web Browsers (i.e. Internet Explorer or Firefox).
An IP address just needs to be assigned upon the first installation of the Compressor.

• High compatibility – Compressor sup por t s TCP/IP for networking, SMTP for e-mail
exchange, and FTP protocol for file Transmission. Other online communication protocols
such as IMCP, DHCP, and HTTP are also supported. Thus, Compressor users can use
any OS out of Window, Unix, Macintosh, and OS/2 to access the system.

• Simple environment setting - Internet Explorer or Firefox can be used to modify user
environment setting s f or the Compressor.

• Embedded Li nux O/ S - Compressor uses the newest, leading networking technology.
Digital Watchdog optimized Linux with a 32-bit RISC CPU for the operation of
Compressor.

FEATURES

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• Do not open or modify.

• Do not open the case, for it may be dangerous and cause damages.

• Do not put objects inside the unit.

• Make sure that no metal objects or flammable substances get inside the camera. It could

cause fire, short-circuits, or damages.

• Be careful when handling the unit.

• To prevent damag e, do not drop the camera or subject it to shock or vibration.

• Do not install near electric or magnetic fields.

• Protect from humidity, dust, and high temperature.

• Compressor is for indoor use and is vulnerable to water and/or moisture.

• For outdoor use, an additional case that is temperature-controllable, damp-proof, and

waterproof is required.

• Cleaning:

• Dirt can be removed from the case only by wiping it with a soft cloth moistened with a

soft detergent solut ion.

• Mounting Surface:

• The material of the mounting surface must be strong enough to support the camera.

• Compressor can be used for surveillance purpose.

• Be thoroughly informed of related regulations prior to installation to ensure compliance

with such regulations.

PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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Before sending the Compressor out for repair, check the items below.
If the probl em persists after the items have been checked, contact your service center.

▲ If no image appears

• Is the LAN cable attached securely?

• Are the power and voltage normal?

• Is the connected camera normal?

• Is there adequate illumination?

▲ If the image is unclear

• Is the connected camera lens in focus?

• Is the connected camera lens dirty?

• Dirt or fingerprints on the lens can adversely affect the images.

Gently wipe any dirt or fingerprints off the lens with a soft cloth or lens cleaning
paper and some cleaning fluid (commercially available).

• Is the connected monitor adjusted correctly?

▲ If the audio is not working

• Is the audio cable att ached securely?

• Are the connected devices (amplifier, microphone, speaker, etc.) normal?

• Are the Client software and devices normal?

▲ If the PTZ control is not working

• Is the RS485 cable att ach e d securely?

• Is the connected PTZ Camera or PTZ driver normal?

• Is the RS485 control setting (Protocol, Baud Rate, Control ID, etc.) correct?

▲ If the DIO is not working

• Is the DIO cable attached securely?

• Is the connected sensor or alarm device normal?

TROUBLESHOOTING

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▲ APPEARANCE

EXTERNAL

1. Reset (Factory Default Switch)

2. Sensor Input/Output

3. Stereo Jack)

4. Stereo Jack)

Video Input (BNC Connector)

6. Video Output (BNC Connector)

7. 10/100 Base-T LAN

CP-01 is PoE Ready.

8. Power (12V, 1000mA)

▶ Front

▶ Top

▶ Side

▶ Rear

1 2 3

4

6 7 8

CAUTION:
Check for polarity when using a PoE (Power over Ethernet) power supply.

- Support: IEEE 802.3af

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▲ DIMENSION (mm)

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▲ CONNECTION

• DC 12V - Power (Adapter, DC 12V/1000mA)

• ETHERNET - LAN cable (RJ45 Jack)

- A client PC or a network device is connected to the Compressor.

• VIDEO - Video cable (BNC Jack)

- IN: Input

- OUT: Mode Selectable Output
(Connected Camera or Received Image Over IP)

• AUDIO

- IN: Input from a microphone (Ø3.5 stereo jack)

- OUT: Output to a speaker (Ø3.5 stereo jack)

• DIO, PTZ – Control Cable

- DIO: In case a sensor or an alarm device is being used.

- PTZ: In case pan/tilt/zoom control (RS485) is being used.

INSTALLATION

▶

Connections – Power, LAN, Video, Audio, P/T, DIO

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▲ INSTALLATION PROCESS

1. Connecting power supply, LAN, and audio cables to the Compressor

※ Network Configuration Example

NETWORK CONFIGURATION

Local Monitoring

CP

(Decoder)

Center Monitoring

NETWORK

CP

(Encoder)

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2. Assigning an IP Address to the Compressor

- Assign an IP address with Compass, which is an Easy Network Configuration
Program

- Running Start > Program > NVS 4.1 > Compass

▶

Compass 2.0

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3. Scan Compressor and Network Configuration

- Click “Scan Devices” button to search for Compressor, Network video Streamer,

on the local network where Compass runs.

- The Device List displays the basic information of the searched Compressor on the

local network. ( D efault IP address of the Compressor is 192.168.1.2.)

- Select a Compressor and change the network setup appropriately.

- After the setup, click “S av e” butt on.

- Refer to “Compass” manual for details.

4. Accessing Compressor with a Web Browser

-

Open a web browser on your PC and enter the IP address assigned to the
Compressor in the following format:

http://72.243.193.232/

▶

Login Page

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▲ OVERVIEW

• User can manage the Compressor and monitor the video and audio through a web

browser or Pivot CMS.

• User can select the type of encoder mode and decoder mode through a web browser.

• Basic functions

- Monitoring the video and audio data from Compressor

- Changing the setup related to monitoring

- (Resolution, Information Display, D/O (Digital Output), Bitrate, Audio, PTZ, etc.)

- Confirming the status of Compressor

- (Network Status, Model Info, Connection List, Log)

- Changing the basic setting (Network, Video, Audio, Event, Date/Time, OSD)

- Changing the expert setting (RS485, RS232, Port, Security Level, Account,

- DDNS, UPnP, Motio n Detect, Firmware Update)

Using Web Browser

Monitoring

Managing

<the initial page>

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▲ CONNECTION

• To connect to the Compressor, type the given IP address on the address bar of a web

browser in the same format that is given below.
(Refer to “Compass” program manual to set IP address of the Compressor.)

• Connection and Accounts

① Administrator Account

- The account is permitted to monit or and manage Compressor.

- Default User ID/Password of the administrator is root/pass.

- Only the password can be changed. Administrator’s ID is fixed.

② Guest Account

- The account is only permitted to use a limited number of monitoring functions.

- In the monitoring page, it shows as inactive for the prohibited features.

http:// (Compressor IP Address)

http:// 192.168.1.2

► Type on the address bar of a web browser and press enter.

► Example: Default IP Address

► Login Window

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Setting Page Login: Type the User ID and Password of the administrator and click
“Setting” button.

Monitoring Page Login: T ype the User ID and Password of the administrator and
click “Monitoring” button.

Guest Login: Click “Guest Login” to enter the monitoring page of the guest accou nt.

Client’s IP: Displays the IP address of the connected PC.

► Monitoring Page

► Server Setting Page

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• Note for Monitoring Page

- CASE ①:
If the “security warning” window appears when first connecting to the monitoring
page, click “Yes” to download ActiveX.

Click the yellow information bar to download ActiveX control.

①

②

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- CASE ②:
User can download and install ActiveX manually if the information bar does not
appear.

Click “Run” button to install ActiveX file manually. (NVSOCX.exe)

► ActiveX Setup Window