Hikvision DS-6401HDI-T, DS-6404HDI-T, DS-6408HDI-T User Manual

HD Video/Audio Decoder

User Manual

UD.6L0203D1128A01

User Manual of DS-6400HDI-T Decoder

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Regulatory information FCC information

FCC compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a digital device,

pursuant to part 15 of the 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

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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Preventive and Cautionary Tips

Before connecting and operating your device, please be advised of the following tips:

• Ensure unit is installed in a well-ventilated, dust-free environment.

• Unit is designed for indoor use only.

• Keep all liquids away from the device.

• Ensure environmental conditions meet factory specifications.

• Ensure unit is properly secured to a rack or shelf. Major shocks or jolts to the unit as a result of dropping it

may cause damage to the sensitive electronics within the unit.

• Use the device in conjunction with an UPS if possible.

• Power down the unit before connecting and disconnecting accessories and peripherals.

• Improper use or replacement of the battery may result in hazard of explosion. Replace with the same or

equivalent type only. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions provided by the battery manufacturer.

CHANGE THE DEFAULT PASSWORD

The default password (12345) for the Admin account is for first-time

log-in purposes only. You must change this default password to better protect against security risks, such

as the unauthorized access by others to the product that may prevent the product from functioning properly and/or lead to other undesirable consequences.

For your privacy, we strongly recommend changing the password to something of your own choosing

(using a minimum of 8 characters, including upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product.

Proper configuration of all passwords and other security settings is the responsibility of the installer and/or end-user.

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Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 Introduction ........................................................................................................ 6

1.1 Description ...................................................................................................................... 7

1.2 Features ........................................................................................................................... 7

CHAPTER 2 Panels and Connections ...................................................................................... 9

2.1 Front Panel .................................................................................................................... 10

2.2 Rear Panel ...................................................................................................................... 10

CHAPTER 3 Initial Network Parameters Configuration ....................................................... 12

3.1 Searching Active Devices Online ................................................................................ 13

3.2 Modifying Network Parameters ................................................................................... 14

CHAPTER 4 Decoder Configuration and Operation by Web Browser .................................. 15

4.1 Decoding Operation ....................................................................................................... 17

4.1.1 Configuring Decoded Video Display ..................................................................... 17

4.1.2 Configuring Dynamic Decoding ............................................................................ 18

4.1.3 Configuring Cycle Decoding .................................................................................. 20

4.1.4 Configuring Video Wall Display ............................................................................ 22

4.1.5 Enabling/Disabling the Decoding Channel ............................................................ 23

4.1.6 Configuring Picture Overlay .................................................................................. 24

4.1.7 Checking the Connection Status ............................................................................. 24

4.1.8 Checking the Decoding Channel Status ................................................................. 25

4.1.9 Checking the Display Channel Status .................................................................... 25

4.1.10 Configuring Transparent Channel ........................................................................ 26

4.2 Decoder Configuration .................................................................................................. 27

4.2.1 Checking Device Information ................................................................................ 27

4.2.2 Configuring Time Settings ..................................................................................... 27

4.2.3 Configuring Basic Network Settings ...................................................................... 28

4.2.4 Configuring DDNS Settings ................................................................................... 29

4.2.5 Configuring RS-485/RS-232 Serial Port ................................................................ 31

4.2.6 Configuring Alarm Input / Output Settings ............................................................ 32

4.2.7 Configuring Arming Time ...................................................................................... 33

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4.2.8 Managing User Account ......................................................................................... 33

4.2.9 Importing/Exporting Parameters ............................................................................ 34

4.3 Configuring Remote Playback ...................................................................................... 36

4.3.1 Normal Playback .................................................................................................... 36

4.3.2 VCA Playback ........................................................................................................ 38

4.4 Switching Working Mode ............................................................................................. 39

4.5 Rebooting, Upgrading and Restoring the Default Settings for the Decoder ................. 40

CHAPTER 5 Decoder Configuration and Operation by Client Software ............................... 42

5.1 Adding an Encoding/Decoding Device ......................................................................... 43

5.2 Setting Video Wall Layout ............................................................................................ 45

5.3 Multi-screen Display ..................................................................................................... 46

5.4 Displaying Video on Video Wall .................................................................................. 47

5.4.1 Decoding and Displaying Video ............................................................................. 48

5.4.3 Configuring Playback ............................................................................................. 50

5.5 Configuring VCA .......................................................................................................... 50

5.5.1 Allocating VCA Resource ...................................................................................... 51

5.5.2 Shield Region Configuration .................................................................................. 51

5.5.3 VCA Rule Configuration ........................................................................................ 52

5.5.4 VCA Alarm Configuration ..................................................................................... 54

5.5.6 Viewing VCA Alarm Pictures ................................................................................ 55

CHAPTER 6 Appendix ........................................................................................................... 56

Appendix A. Specifications ................................................................................................. 57

Appendix B. FAQ ................................................................................................................ 60

Appendix C. List of Third-party IP Cameras Access .......................................................... 61

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CHAPTER 1 Introduction

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Resolution Model

Resolution

Windowdivision Mode

Multi-display Mode

8MP

5MP

1080P

720P

4CIF

DS-6401HDI-T

1-ch

2-ch

4-ch

8-ch

16-ch

1/4/6/8/9/12/16

DS-6404HDI-T

2-ch

4-ch

8-ch

16-ch

32-ch

1/4/6/8/9/12/16

1×2, 1×3, 1×4, 2×1, 2×2

DS-6408HDI-T

4-ch

8-ch

16-ch

32-ch

64-ch

1/4/6/8/9/12/16

1×2, 1×3, 1×4, 2×1, 2×2, 2×3, 3×2, 2×4, 4×2

DS-6410HDI-T

5-ch

10-ch

20-ch

40-ch

80-ch

1/4/6/8/9/12/16

1×2, 1×3, 1×4, 2×1, 2×2,

2×3, 2×4, 2×5, 3×2, 3×3, 4×2, 5×2

DS-6412HDI-T

6-ch

12-ch

24-ch

48-ch

90-ch

1/4/6/8/9/12/16

1×2, 1×3, 1×4, 2×1, 2×2,

2×3, 2×4, 2×5, 3×2, 3×3, 4×2, 5×2, 3×4, 4×3

DS-6416HDI-T

8-ch

16-ch

32-ch

64-ch

100-ch

1/4/6/8/9/12/16

1×2, 1×3, 1×4, 2×1, 2×2,

2×3, 2×4, 2×5, 3×2, 3×3,

4×2, 5×2, 3×4, 4×3, 5×3, 3×5, 4×4

1.1 Description

Designed for the high-definition video monitoring system, DS-6400HDI-T Series HD Video/Audio Decoder is

developed on the basis of TI platform, Linux operating system and Netra processor, ensuring high reliability and stability of system running. DS-6400HDI-T Series HD Video/Audio Decoder is capable of decoding video at 8MP resolution and outputting

decoded video via BNC, VGA, DVI or HDMI interfaces, and it also supports multiple network protocols and multiple stream transmission mode. The decoded video can be displayed on video wall or large screen.

1.2 Features

Decoding Video and Audio

Private H.264, standard H.264, MPEG2 and MPEG4 video stream formats are supported. Support PS, RTP and private customized data encapsulation formats. PAL and NTSC image standards supported. DS-6401HDI-T provides the HDMI/VGA/BNC video output, and other models provide DVI/VGA/BNC video output.

Decode video stream at resolution of 8MP, 5MP, 3MP, 1080P, 720P, SVGA, VGA, 4CIF, DCIF, 2CIF, CIF and QCIF. G.722, G.711A, G.711U, MPEG2-L2 and ACC audio stream formats are supported.

Support of getting stream and decoding by channel zero, stream ID, HiDDNS and VGA/DVI local channel (not supported by DS-6401HDI-T only). Support of getting stream and decoding by URL method. High-definition video output via DVI/VGA/HDMI connector and standard-definition video output via BNC connector. Window jointing for video wall display.

Decoding Capacity

Refer to the following table for the decoding capacity and display modes of different models in normal decoding mode:

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Decoding Mode

Dynamic decoding: Log on the remote encoder or remote stream media server to select a channel of video

source to acquire video stream, and then decode and output the video for local display.

Cycle decoding: Set multiple remote monitoring channels on a decoding channel, and the decoder is capable

of performing cycle decoding according to the configured sequence and time. The stream sources can be

obtained via remote access to the encoder or stream media server and decoded for local output. A maximum of

64 channels are allowed for cycle decoding.

Obtain stream from stream media server: The decoder can receive real-time data by access to stream

media server, and then decode the video stream and output them on the video wall. The private RTSP is adopted

as the control protocol, and the TCP/UDP is used for receiving the data stream.

Remote playback of record files: By remote access to the encoding devices with storage capability, and

directly obtain the record files from the encoder, and finally decode for local output.

Network

One 10/100/1000Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interface. Support TCP, UDP and Multicast network protocols.

Multiple DDNS settings: Peanut Hull, Dyndns, IPServer, NO-IP and HiDDNS. Support SADP software to automatically search and discover the online devices in local network area. Automatically get IP address by DHCP protocol.

Remote upgrading and maintenance can be done via web browser or client software.

User Administration

A maximum of 32 user accounts can be created by the system, including 1 administrator and 31 normal users.

The user name of the administrator is admin, which cannot be modified, and the password is allowable to be

modified by the administrator only; no deletion of the administrator is allowed, and the administrator is authorized to set the operation permissions for other users.

Transparent Channel

The decoder adopts the RS-232/RS-485 serial interface to realize transparent transmission, and the transparent

channel of the decoder supports multicast transparent transmission as well. Multiple transparent channels can be established simultaneously.

Two-way Audio

The decoder is capable of realizing two-way audio with the remote client.

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CHAPTER 2 Panels and Connections

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7

1 2 3 4

LED Indicator & Interface

Connections

POWER

Power LED indicator

LINK

Network connection LED indicator

Tx/Rx

Data transmitting/receiving status LED indicator

HDMI Video Output

HDMI output of decoded video

VGA Video Output

VGA output of decoded video

Audio Output

Audio output, 3.5mm connector

Video Output

Video output, BNC connector

LED Indicator & Interface

Connections

POWER

Power LED indicator

LINK

Network connection LED indicator

Tx/Rx

Data transmitting/receiving status LED indicator

2.1 Front Panel

Figure 2.1 Front Panel of DS-6401HDI-T

Table 2.1 Description of Front Panel

Figure 2.2 Front Panel of DS-6404/6408/6410/6412/6416HDI-T

Table 2.2 Description of Front Panel

2.2 Rear Panel

Figure 2.3 Rear Panel of DS-6401HDI-T

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1 2 3

4 768

9 10 11

12 13

Interface

Connections

LINE IN/OUT

Two-way audio input/output, 3.5mm connector.

LAN

10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet interface

RS-232 Serial Interface

Connect to RS-232 devices, e.g., PC, etc.

RS-485 Serial Interface

Connect to RS-485 devices, e.g., keyboard, etc.

Alarm In

4 alarm inputs

Alarm Out

4 alarm outputs

Power Supply

12 VDC power input

Interface

Connections

VGA Video Input

VGA video input

DVI-I Video Input

DVI-I video input ( support DVI-to-VGA adapter)

DVI-I Video Output

DVI output of decoded video

LINE IN/OUT

Two-way audio input/output, 3.5mm connector.

AUDIO OUT

DB15 connector for audio out, connecting to audio output device with the DB15-to-BNC adapter.

LAN

10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet interface

USB Interface

Reserved

RS-232 Serial Interface

Connect to RS-232 devices, e.g., PC, etc.

VIDEO OUT

DB15 connector for video output, connecting to video output device (e.g., monitor) with the DB15-to-BNC adapter.

RS-485 Serial Interface

Connect to RS-485 devices, e.g., keyboard, etc.

Alarm In

4 alarm inputs

Alarm Out

4 alarm outputs

GND

Grounding

Power Supply

Power input interface

Power Switch

Power On/Off Switch

Table 2.3 Description of DS-6401HDI-T Rear Panel

Rear Panel of DS-6416HDI-T

Figure 2.4 Rear Panel of DS-6416HDI-T

Note: For DS-6404/6408/6410/6412HDI-T models, 4/8/10/12 DVI-I video output connectors are provides on the

rear panel.

Table 2.4 Description of DS-6416HDI-T Rear Panel

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CHAPTER 3

Initial Network Parameters

Configuration

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Purpose:

If you don’t know the IP address of the decoder and this is not the first time you use the decoder, you can use

SADP (IP finder) software or the Serial port tools to find out the IP address of the decoder and to configure the IP

address or other network parameters of it. It is recommended to change the default IP address for the first time to use it.

This chapter aims to tell the procedures of using the SADP software to find and configure the IP address and other parameters of the device.

Note:

For the first-time user, the default user name of DS-6400HDI-T is admin, and the default IP address is 192.0.0.64. It is highly recommended to change the default user name and password after initial use.

3.1 Searching Active Devices Online

 Search online devices automatically

Click to run the SADP software and it will automatically search the online devices every 15 seconds

from the subnet where your computer locates. It displays the total number and information of the searched devices

in the Online Devices interface. Device information including the device type, IP address, port number, gateway, etc. will be displayed.

Figure 3.1 Search Online Device by SADP

Note: Device can be searched and displayed in the list in 15 seconds after it went online; it will be removed from

the list in 45 seconds after it went offline.

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 Search online devices manually

You can also click to refresh the online device list manually. The newly searched devices will be added to the list.

Note: You can click or on each column heading to order the information; you can click to expand the

device table and hide the network parameter panel on the right side, or click to show the network parameter

panel.

3.2 Modifying Network Parameters

Steps:

1. Select the device to be modified in the device list and the network parameters of the device will be displayed

in the Modify Network Parameters panel on the right side.

2. Edit the modifiable network parameters, e.g., IP address, port number and gateway.

3. Enter the password of the admin account of the device in the Password field and click to save the

changes.

Figure 3.2 Add Searched Online Device

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CHAPTER 4

Decoder Configuration and Operation by

Web Browser

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Purpose:

Since there is no local operation GUI provided for the decoder, you can manage and configure it by web browser or the iVMS-4200 client software. In this chapter, the operation and management of the decoder by the web browser is provided.

Note: The tested Web browsers include: IE7 and IE8, chrome, safari and firefox4.

Open the Web browser and input the IP address of Decoder (e.g., http://192.168.0.0) to enter the login page:

Figure 4.1 Login Interface

Enter the user name and password of the device in the dialog box and then click Login to log into the system. By default, the user name for login is admin and the password is 12345.

The default password (12345) for the Admin account is for first-time log-in purposes only. You must change this default password to better protect against security risks, such as the unauthorized access by others to the product that may prevent the product from functioning properly and/or lead to other undesirable consequences.

The main interface of the control panel of the decoder is showed after successful login.

Figure 4.2 Enter WEB Page of Decoder

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4.1 Decoding Operation

4.1.1 Configuring Decoded Video Display

Purpose: To realize the display of the decoded video on the video wall, you must set the decoding operation parameters.

Before you start:

Check the cabling of the decoder, and ensure that the decoder is connected to the video wall or monitor via the video output interfaces. To set the video output of the decoder, the first step is to choose the video output interfaces.

Steps:

1. Click Decode Operation > Decode Mode > Display Control to enter the display control interface:

For the DS-6401HDI-T models, the VGA, BNC and HDMI video output interfaces are provided; and for DS6404/6408/6410/6412/6416HDI-T, the DVI-I, VGA and BNC video output interfaces are provided.

Figure 4.3 Display Configuration

2. In the display control interface, you can configure the Display Channel, Video Format (BNC), BNC Output

Scaling (BNC), Output Resolution (VGA, HDMI, DVI) and Display Mode.

Figure 4.4 Configure Display Parameters

3. Select the window-division display mode. The DS-6400HDI-T series supports 1/4/6/8/9/12/16-division

display mode.

4. Select the decoding channel from the drop-down list for each sub-window.

5. Click Save to save the settings. After having configured the window-division display, the sub-window information can be viewed on the interface.

Note: You can click the button to enlarge the selected sub-window in full screen mode.

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4.1.2 Configuring Dynamic Decoding

After you have configured the decoded video display mode, you can enable the dynamic decoding now. Dynamic decoding means that you decode one channel for one decoding window.

Steps:

1. Click Decode Operation > Decode Mode > Dynamic Decoding to enter the dynamic decode settings

interface.

2. Select a decoding channel from the drop-down list which has been configured for the sub-window in Display

Control Configuration interface.

3. Configure the dynamic decoding mode for the selected channel. Three decoding modes are selectable: IP Mode, URL Mode and DDNS Mode.

Task1: Set Encoding Device by IP Mode

Figure 4.5 Set Encoding Device by IP Mode

Configure the following settings:

 Manufacturer: Select the Manufacturer of encoding device connected to be decoded. Encoding devices

from the following manufactures are supported: PRIVATE, PANASONIC, SONY, AXIS, SANYO, BOSCH, ZAVIO, ARECONT, PELCO, SAMSUNG and ONVIF.

 Remote Host Address: Enter the IP address of the encoding device to be decoded.  Remote Host Port: Enter the port of the encoding device to be decoded.  Channel Type: Select the channel type of the encoding device for decoding. Four types are selectable:

normal, channel-zero, stream ID and local channel.

Normal: Get the stream from the encoding device by IP address. Channel-zero: Get the stream from encoding device (DVR) by channel-zero. Stream ID: Get the stream from the device (transcoder) which supports access by stream ID. Local Channel: Get the stream by local video input (DVI and VGA) for DS-6410/6412/6416HDI-T series.

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