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Regulatory information

FCC information

Please take attention that changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class 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 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.

FCC conditions

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.

EU Conformity Statement

This product and - if applicable - the supplied accessories too are marked with "CE" and comply therefore with the applicable harmonized European standards listed under the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, the LVD Directive 2014/35/EU, the RoHS Directive

2011/65/EU.

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for specific battery information. The battery is marked with this symbol, which may include lettering to indicate cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury (Hg). For proper recycling, return the battery to your supplier or to a designated collection point. For more information see:

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Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance

This device meets the CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3(A) standards requirements.

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Series

Model

DS-6900UDI Decoder

DS-6901UDI

DS-6904UDI

DS-6908UDI

DS-6910UDI

DS-6912UDI

DS-6916UDI

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Description

Provides additional information to emphasize or supplement important points of the main text.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could result in equipment damage, data loss, performance degradation, or unexpected results.

Indicates a hazard with a high level of risk, which if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Applicable Model

Symbol Conventions

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Safety Instructions

 Proper configuration of all passwords and other security settings is the responsibility of the

installer and/or end-user.

 In the use of the product, you must be in strict compliance with the electrical safety

regulations of the nation and region. Please refer to technical specifications for detailed information.

 Input voltage should meet both the SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) and the Limited Power

Source with 100 to 240 VAC or 12 VDC according to the IEC60950-1 standard. Please refer to technical specifications for detailed information.

 Do not connect several devices to one power adapter as adapter overload may cause over-

heating or a fire hazard.

 Please make sure that the plug is firmly connected to the power socket.  If smoke, odor or noise rise from the device, turn off the power at once and unplug the power

cable, and then please contact the service center.

Preventive and Cautionary Tips

Before connecting and operating your device, 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 explosion. Replace with the same or

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

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Table of Contents

Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 1 Chapter 1

Description ......................................................................................................................... 1 1.1

Features .............................................................................................................................. 1 1.2

Panels and Connections ................................................................................................. 3 Chapter 2

Front Panel ......................................................................................................................... 3 2.1

Rear Panel .......................................................................................................................... 5 2.2

Getting Started ................................................................................................................ 8 Chapter 3

Activating via SADP Software ............................................................................................. 8 3.1

Activation via Web Browser ............................................................................................... 9 3.2

Activation via Client Software .......................................................................................... 10 3.3

Decoder Configuration and Operation by Web Browser ....................................... 13 Chapter 4

Decoder Configuration ..................................................................................................... 15 4.1

Checking Device Information .................................................................................. 15 4.1.1

Configuring Time Settings ....................................................................................... 15 4.1.2

Configuring RS-485/RS-232 Serial Port ................................................................... 17 4.1.3

Configuring Basic Network Settings ........................................................................ 18 4.1.4

Configuring DDNS Settings ...................................................................................... 19 4.1.5

Configuring Wi-Fi Settings ....................................................................................... 21 4.1.6

Configuring Stream Settings .................................................................................... 24 4.1.7

Configuring Transparent Channel ........................................................................... 25 4.1.8

Configuring Synchronous Output Settings .............................................................. 26 4.1.9

Configuring Personalized Settings ......................................................................... 27 4.1.10

Managing User Account ........................................................................................ 27 4.1.11

Importing/Exporting Configuration Files .............................................................. 29 4.1.12

Maintenance ......................................................................................................... 29 4.1.13

Setting Video Wall Layout ................................................................................................ 31 4.2

Configuring Decoding Output .......................................................................................... 32 4.3

Decoding Operation ......................................................................................................... 35 4.4

Adding an Encoding Device ..................................................................................... 36 4.4.1

Modifying the Area and Added Encoding Device ................................................... 39 4.4.2

Deleting the Area or Added Encoding Device ......................................................... 40 4.4.3

Decoding on the Video Wall .................................................................................... 40 4.4.4

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Switching Encoding Channel ................................................................................... 44 4.4.5

Configuring Auto-Switch of Cameras ...................................................................... 44 4.4.6

Window Roaming .................................................................................................... 45 4.4.7

Setting Scene ........................................................................................................... 45 4.4.8

Decoder Configuration and Operation by Client Software .................................... 47 Chapter 5

Adding an Encoding/Decoding Device ............................................................................. 48 5.1

Configuring Video Wall Settings ...................................................................................... 50 5.2

Configuring Video Wall Layout ................................................................................ 50 5.2.1

Configuring Decoding Output ................................................................................. 52 5.2.2

Configuring General Parameters of Video Wall ...................................................... 55 5.2.3

Configuring Virtual Screen ...................................................................................... 56 5.2.4

Displaying Video on Video Wall ....................................................................................... 58 5.3

Decoding and Displaying Video ............................................................................... 59 5.3.1

Opening Window via Coordinate ............................................................................ 61 5.3.2

Configuring Playback ............................................................................................... 62 5.3.3

Configuring Auto-Switch Decoding ......................................................................... 64 5.3.4

Window Configuration ............................................................................................ 64 5.3.5

Decoding Thermal Network Camera ................................................................................ 65 5.4

Configuring the Thermal Network Camera Parameters.......................................... 65 5.4.1

Decoding Thermal Network Camera on the Video Wall ......................................... 73 5.4.2

Remote Screen Control .................................................................................................... 74 5.5

Configuring the RSC Server ..................................................................................... 75 5.5.1

Remote Screen Control via RSC Server ................................................................... 76 5.5.2

Remote Configuration ...................................................................................................... 79 5.6

Configuring Port Aggregation .................................................................................. 80 5.6.1

Configuring Wi-Fi Settings ....................................................................................... 81 5.6.2

Display via Wi-Fi Connection ..................................................................................... 84 Chapter 6

Appendix ....................................................................................................................... 85 Chapter 7

Specifications ................................................................................................................... 85 7.1

FAQ ................................................................................................................................... 89 7.2

List of Third-party IP Cameras Access .............................................................................. 90 7.3

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Introduction Chapter 1

Description 1.1

Designed for the high-definition video monitoring system, DS-6900UDI Decoder is developed on the basis of embedded hardware platform, ensuring high reliability and stability of system running.

DS-6900UDI Decoder is capable of simultaneous decoding video for 16-ch@12MP, 32-ch@8MP, 48ch@5MP, 80-ch@3MP, 128-ch@1080p simultaneous decoding, and outputting decoded video via BNC, VGA, or HDMI interfaces, and it also supports multiple video stream formats like H.265, H.264+, H.264 and MPEG4. The decoded video can be displayed on video wall or large screen.

Features 1.2

Powerful Decoding Capability

 DS-6901UDI provides HDMI, VGA, and BNC output interfaces.  Up to 16-ch decoding at 12 MP resolution (DS-6916UDI).  DS-6904UDI, DS-6908UDI, DS-6910UDI, DS-6912UDI, DS-6916UDI provide HDMI (adaptable to

DVI-D) and BNC output interfaces.

 Up to 4K (3840 × 2160@30 Hz) via HDMI interface (only for even interface), and up to

1080p@60Hz via VGA interface.

 H.265+/H.265, H.264+/H.264, MPEG4 and MJPEG video stream formats.  PS, RTP, TS, ES, HIK encapsulation formats.  Supports window opening and window roaming.  Three encoding levels: baseline, main, and high-profile.  G.722, G711A, G726, G711U, MPEG2-L2, and AAC audio stream formats.  Accessible by panoVu network camera.  Accessible by thermal network camera and you can view the temperature measurement,

dynamic fire source detection, ship detection and VCA information in live view and playback.

 You can enable or disable the smart information for the thermal network camera.

Multiple Decoding Control Modes

 Two decoding modes: active decoding and passive decoding.  Decoding output of remote video files.  Supports HiDDNS.  Decoding on video wall by directly linking cameras or by stream media forwarding.  Gets stream and decodes via URL.

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 Remotely controls DVR’s or DVS’s PTZ via transparent channel.  Two-way audio.  Supports multi-screen control with PC installed with RSC server.  Supports Wi-Fi module access to display the signal from IOS/Android mobile phone or pad on

video wall.

 Wi-Fi can be enabled via the Web browser or client software. You can get stream and decode

the video on the video wall when Wi-Fi is enabled if no wired network can be accessed.

 Configurable LED width and height parameters when the LED is connected.  Regular and irregular virtual screen configurable to display multiple signal sources and get rid of

the restriction of physical screen.

 LCD output type configurable for the BNC and VGA outputs; LCD and LED output types

configurable for HDMI outputs.

 You can configure what the video wall show when decoding ends and streaming fails via the

Web browser and client software.

 Auto-switch of sub-stream configurable via the Web browser and client software.

Integrated Capability

 Decoding video/audio stream accessed by ONIVF, RTP/RTSP protocols.  Provides complete software development kit (SDK) for third-party developers.  Port link aggregation technology (Ethernet Channel).

Maintenance Management

 Remotely get, configure, export and import parameters.  Remotely reboot, restore default settings and upgrading via web browser or client software.

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No.

LED Indicator & Interface

Description

POWER

Power indicator

LINK

Network connection indicator

Tx/Rx

Data transmitting/receiving status indicator

HDMI video output

HDMI output for decoded video

VGA video output

VGA output of decoded video

Audio output

Audio output, 3.5mm connector

Video output

Video output, BNC connector

Front Panel 2.1

 Front panel of DS-6901UDI

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Panels and Connections Chapter 2

Front Panel of DS-6901UDI Figure 2-1

Description of DS-6901UDI Front Panel Table 2-1

 Front Panel of DS-6904/6908UDI

Front Panel of DS-6904/6908UDI Figure 2-2

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Connections

Power

Power indicator

HDD1

Hard disk 1 indicator (Reserved)

HDD2

Hard disk 2 indicator (Reserved)

USB

USB 2.0 interface

GE2

Local management network interface 2

10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet interface 2

RS-232 serial interface

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

GE1

Local management network interface

10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet interface

LAN

LAN 10/100 Mbps Ethernet interface

Description of DS-6904/6908UDI Front Panel Table 2-2

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DS-6904UDI provides 4-ch HDMI output interfaces and other interfaces are the same with DS6908UDI.

 Front Panel of DS-6910/6912/6916UDI

Front Panel of DS-6916UDI Figure 2-3

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Table 2-4

LED Indicator & Interface

Connections

HDD1

Hard disk 1 indicator (Reserved)

HDD2

Hard disk 2 indicator (Reserved)

POWER

Power indicator

LAN

10/100 Mbps Ethernet interface

10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet interface

GE1

Local management network interface

RS-232 serial interface

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

USB

USB 2.0 interface

GE2

Local management network interface 2

10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet interface 2

Interface

Connections

LINE IN/OUT

Two-way audio input/output, 3.5 mm connector

RS-232 serial interface

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

LAN

10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet interface

Description of DS-6916UDI Front Panel Table 2-3

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Rear Panel 2.2

 Rear Panel of DS-6901UDI

Rear Panel of DS-6901UDI Figure 2-4

Description of DS-6901UDI Rear Panel Table 2-5

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RS-485 serial interface

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

5 Alarm in

8 alarm inputs

Alarm out

8 alarm outputs

Power supply

12 VDC power input

7 GND

Interface

Connections

Wi-Fi

For Wi-Fi connection

Audio output

BNC connector

Video output

BNC connector

HDMI video output

HDMI output of decoded video

DVI video input

DVI input of decoded video

VGA video input

VGA input of decoded video

LINE IN/OUT

Two-way audio input/output, 3.5mm connector

RS-485 serial interface

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

9 Alarm in

8 alarm inputs

Alarm out

8 alarm outputs

Power

Power indicator

11 GND

 Rear Panel of DS-6908UDI

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Rear Panel of DS-6908UDI Figure 2-5

Description of DS-6908UDI Table 2-6

 Rear Panel of DS-6916UDI

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Interface

Connections

Wi-Fi

For Wi-Fi connection

Audio output

BNC connector

Video output

BNC connector

HDMI video output

HDMI output of decoded video

DVI video input

DVI input of decoded video

VGA video input

VGA input of decoded video

LINE IN/OUT

Two-way audio input/output, 3.5mm connector

RS-485 serial interface

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

9 Alarm in

8 alarm inputs

Alarm out

8 alarm outputs

Power

Power indicator

11 GND

Rear Panel of DS-6916UDI Figure 2-6

Description of DS-6916UDI Rear Panel Table 2-7

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DS-6910UDI provides 10 HDMI output interfaces, DS-6912UDI provides 12 HDMI output interfaces and other interfaces are the same with DS-6916UDI.

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Getting Started Chapter 3

Purpose

You are required to activate the decoder first by setting a strong password for it before you can use the device. And you can configure the basic network parameters.

Activation via Web Browser and Client Software are all supported.

For the first-time user, the default user name of DS-6900UDI is admin, and the default IP address is

192.0.0.64.

Activating via SADP Software 3.1

SADP software is used for detecting the online device, activating the camera, and resetting the password.

Get the SADP software from the supplied disk or the official website, and install the SADP according to the prompts. Follow the steps to activate the camera.

Run the SADP software to search the online devices. Step 1 Check the device status from the device list, and select the inactive device. Step 2

SADP Interface Figure 3-1

Create a password and input it in the password field, and confirm the password. Step 3 Click Activate to activate the device. Step 4

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STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED–We highly recommend you create a strong password of your own choosing (Using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least three of the following categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special characters.) in order to increase the security of your product. And we recommend you reset your password regularly, especially in the high security system, resetting the password monthly or weekly can better protect your product.

Change the device IP address to the same subnet with your computer by either modifying Step 5

the IP address manually or checking the checkbox of Enable DHCP.

Input the password and click the Modify button to activate your IP address modification. Step 6

Activation via Web Browser 3.2

Power on the decoder, and connect the decoder to the network. Step 1 Input the IP address into the address bar of the web browser, and click Enter to enter the Step 2

activation interface.

Modify the IP Address Figure 3-2

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Activation Interface Figure 3-3

Create a password and input the password into the password field. Step 3

Confirm the password. Step 4 Click OK to save the password and enter the live view interface. Step 5

Activation via Client Software 3.3

The client software is versatile video management software for multiple kinds of devices.

Get the client software from the supplied disk or the official website, and install the software according to the prompts. Follow the steps to activate the camera.

Run the client software and the Video Wall interface pops up, as shown in the figure below. Step 1

Click the Device Management icon to enter the Device Management interface, as shown in Step 2

the figure below.

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Control Panel Figure 3-4

Control Panel Figure 3-5

Check the device status from the device list, and select an inactive device. Step 3 Click the Activate button to pop up the Activation interface. Step 4 Create a password and input the password in the password field, and confirm the password. Step 5

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Click OK button to start activation. Step 6 Click the Modify Netinfo button to pop up the Network Parameter Modification interface, as Step 7

shown in the figure below.

Activation Interface (Client Software) Figure 3-6

Modify the Network Parameters Figure 3-7

Change the device IP address to the same subnet with your computer by either modifying Step 8

the IP address manually or checking the DHCP checkbox.

Input the password to activate your IP address modification. Step 9

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Operation by Web Browser

You shall acknowledge that the use of the product with the Internet access might be under network security risks. For avoidance of any network attacks and information leakage, please strengthen your own protection. If the product does not work properly, contact with your dealer or the nearest service center.

Purpose

You can configure and operate the device by Web browser or the iVMS-4200 Video Wall Client Software. In this chapter, the operation and management of the decoder by the Web browser is provided.

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The tested Web browsers include: IE 8.0+, Chrome 18.0+, Firefox 5.0+, and Safari 5.02+.

Open the Web browser and input the IP address of Decoder (e.g., http://192.168.0.0). Step 1 Log in to the device. Step 2

 If the device has not been activated, you need to active the device first before login.

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Activation Interface Figure 4-2

 If the device is already activated, input the user name and password in the login interface,

and click the Login button.

The following interface is shown after successful login.

Enter Web Page Figure 4-3

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Decoder Configuration 4.1

Checking Device Information 4.1.1

Purpose

You can check the information of the device in the device information interface, such as the Device Type, Device Serial No., Firmware Version, Decoding Version, Web Version, Plugin Version etc.

Click Configuration > System > System Settings > Basic Information to view Device Type, Device Serial No., Firmware Version, DSP Version, etc.

The description about the decoder configuration and operation by web browser below is based on the firmware, decoding, web and plugin version shown in the following figure.

Checking Device Information Figure 4-4

Configuring Time Settings 4.1.2

Purpose

You can set the time for the decoder in the Time Settings interface.

Click Configuration > System Settings > Time Settings to enter the following interface: Step 1

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Configure Time Settings Figure 4-5

Configure the time synchronization by NTP server or manually. Step 2

 Configuring Time Synchronization by NTP Server

A Network Time Protocol (NTP) Server can be configured on your device to ensure the accuracy of system date/time.

If the device is connected to a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) network that has time server properties configured, the camera will synchronize automatically with the time server.

Enable the NTP function by selecting the radio button, and configure the following settings:

NTP Server: IP address of NTP server.

NTP Port: Port of NTP server.

Configure Time by NTP Figure 4-6

If the device is connected to a public network, you should use a NTP server that has a time synchronization function, such as the server at the National Time Center (IP Address:

210.72.145.44). If the device is set up in a more customized network, NTP software can be used to establish a NTP server used for time synchronization.

 Configuring Time Synchronization Manually

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Enable the Manual Time Sync. function by selecting the radio button and then click icon

to set the system time from the pop-up calendar.

Configure Time Manually Figure 4-7

Select the time zone that is closest to the device’s location from the drop-down list. Step 3 Click Save to save the settings. Step 4

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Configuring RS-485/RS-232 Serial Port 4.1.3

Configure RS-232 Parameters

Click Configuration > System Settings > RS-232 to enter the following interface: Step 1

Configure RS-232 Settings Figure 4-8

Configure the RS-232 parameters, including the baud rate, data bit, stop bit and parity type. Step 2 Select the Operating Mode of RS-232 as Console or Transparent Channel. Step 3

Console: Use the RS-232 serial port for debugging the decoder.

Transparent Channel: Use the RS-232 serial port as the transparent channel.

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Click Save to save the settings. Step 4

Configure RS-485 Parameters

Click Configuration > System Settings > RS-485 to enter the following interface: Step 1

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Configure RS-485 Settings Figure 4-9

Configure the RS-485 parameters, including the baud rate, data bit, stop bit and parity type. Step 2 Click Save to save the settings. Step 3

Configuring Basic Network Settings 4.1.4

Purpose

You can set the network parameters for the decoder in the parameter configuration interface.

Click Configuration > Network > TCP/IP to enter the general network settings interface. Step 1

Configure Basic Network Settings Figure 4-10

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Set the network parameters, including the NIC, IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS Step 2

Server.

The DS-6904/6908/6910/6912/6916UDI provides multiple NICs for selection.

Click Save to save the settings. Step 3

Configuring DDNS Settings 4.1.5

Purpose

If your device is set to use PPPoE as its default network connection, you may set Dynamic DNS (DDNS) to be used for network access.

Prior registration with your DDNS Provider is required before configuring the system to use DDNS.

Click Configuration > Network > DDNS to enter the DDNS Settings interface. Step 1 Check the Enable DDNS checkbox to enable this function. Step 2 Select DDNS Type. Five different DDNS types are selectable: IPServer, DynDNS, PeanutHull, Step 3

HiDDNS and NO-IP.

 DynDNS

1. Enter Server Address for DynDNS (e.g., members.dyndns.org).

2. Enter the User Name and Password registered in the DynDNS website.

3. In the Domain text field, enter the domain obtained from the DynDNS website.

4. Click Save to save the settings.

 IPServer

1. Enter server address for IPServer.

2. Click Save to save the settings.

DynDNS Settings Figure 4-11

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For the IP Server, you have to apply a static IP, subnet mask, gateway and primary DNS from the ISP. The Server Address should be entered with the static IP address of the PC that runs IP Server software.

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IPServer Settings Figure 4-12

 PeanutHull

1. Enter User Name and Password obtained from the PeanutHull website.

2. Click Save to save the settings.

PeanutHull Settings Figure 4-13

 HiDDNS

1. Enter the Server Address of the HiDDNS server: www.hik-online.com.

2. Enter the Domain Name of the device. You can register the alias of the device domain

name in the HiDDNS server first and then enter the alias to the domain name in the decoder; you can also enter the domain name directly on the decoder to create a new one.

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If a new alias of the device domain name is defined in the decoder, it will replace the old one registered on the server.

3. Click Save to save the settings.

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HiDDNS Settings Figure 4-14

After having successfully registered the device on the HiDDNS server, you can access your device via Web browser or client software with the Device Domain Name (device name).

Configuring Wi-Fi Settings 4.1.6

Purpose

The Wi-Fi can be used as the supplement of the wired network. You can get stream and decode the video on the video wall when Wi-Fi is enabled if no wired network can be accessed.

Click Configuration > Network > Wi-Fi to enter the Wi-Fi Settings interface. Step 1

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Wi-Fi Settings Figure 4-15

You can view the Wireless List on the interface. Click Search button to search the available Step 2

wireless network. The SSID, Security Mode, Signal Strength and Connection Status are shown in the list.

Up to 20 Wi-Fi can be listed.

Select one from the wireless list. Step 3 Check the checkbox of Enable Wi-Fi to enable the selected Wi-Fi. Step 4 You can view the Security Mode and other parameters. Step 5

 Not-Encrypted

The Wi-Fi is not encrypted and can be accessed randomly.

Wi-Fi Settings (1) Figure 4-16

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 WEP

1. For the Authentication type, open and shared are selectable. With the open system

authentication, key authentication is not needed for connecting the Wi-Fi. With the shared system authentication, the key must be matched with the preset access point key.

2. For the Key Length, 64 bit, 128 bit and 152 bit are selectable.

3. For the Key Type, HEX and ASCII are selectable.

4. Select one Key for activation. 4 keys can be selected. Input the key.

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Wi-Fi Settings (2) Figure 4-17

 WPA-Personal

1. For the Encryption Type, TKIP and AES are selectable.

2. Input the Key.

Wi-Fi Settings (3) Figure 4-18

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8 to 63 ASCII characters or 8 to 64 hexadecimal characters are allowed.

 WPA2-Personal

Refer to the configuration of WPA-Personal for reference.

Click Save button to save the settings and the following note window pops up. Click OK to Step 6

reboot the device and enter the Wi-Fi mode.

Note (1) Figure 4-19

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(Optional) Uncheck the checkbox of Enable Wi-Fi and click Save to save the settings. The Step 7

following note window pops up. Click OK to reboot the device and exit from the Wi-Fi mode.

Note (2) Figure 4-20

 If wired network cable is connected to the device when the Wi-Fi is enabled, wired network

will be connected by priority. But the decoding capability will conform to the configuration in the Wi-Fi mode.

 In Wi-Fi mode, up to 16 channels can be decoded with up to 1080p resolution of each channel

and the maximum bandwidth is 64 Mbps.

Configuring Stream Settings 4.1.7

Purpose

The stream configuration refers to the auto stream switch between main stream and sub-stream.

Click Configuration > Decoding Configuration > Stream Configuration to enter stream Step 1

configuration interface.

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Stream Configuration Interface Figure 4-21

Check the check box of Auto-Switch Stream Type to enable auto switch between main Step 2

stream and sub-stream.

Click Save button to save the settings. Step 3

When a screen is split into more than 16 windows, the main stream will automatically switch to sub-stream to lower the bandwidth.

Configuring Transparent Channel 4.1.8

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Purpose

The Transparent Channel refers to the transmission channel used for forwarding data between the decoder and the encoder without operating on the data.

Click Configuration > Decoding Configuration > Transparent Channel to enter transparent Step 1

channel settings interface.

Transparent Channel Interface Figure 4-22

Select a transparent channel from the list to configure. Step 2 Click Modify to modify the parameters of the selected transparent channel. Step 3

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Modifying Interface Figure 4-23

Select the Local Serial Port and the Remote Serial Port to RS-485 or RS-232. Step 4

Local Serial Port: The serial port used as the transparent channel by the decoder.

Remote Serial Port: The serial port used as the transparent channel by the encoding device.

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You can click Delete to delete the selected channel.

Configuring Synchronous Output Settings 4.1.9

Purpose

All video outputs of the device can be configured to be synchronous.

Click Configuration > Decoding Configuration > Synchronous Output Settings to enter the Step 1

Synchronous Output Settings interface.

Synchronous Output Settings Figure 4-24

Click the Enable Sync Out button to enable the synchronization of all outputs. The following Step 2

message box pops up.

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Enable Synchronous Output Figure 4-25

Click OK to confirm the settings. Step 3

Configuring Personalized Settings 4.1.10

Purpose

You can set the stopped decoding image and failed streaming image for the personalized configuration.

Click Configuration > Decoding Configuration > Personalized Configuration to enter the Step 1

personalized configuration interface.

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Personalized Configuration Figure 4-26

Select Blank Screen or Last Frame when decoding ends. If you select Blank Screen, the Step 2

screen will change blank when the decoding ends. If you select Last Frame, the screen will show the last frame when the decoding ends.

Select No Network Signal or Last Frame when streaming fails. If you select No Network Step 3

Signal, there shows no network signal when streaming fails. If you select Last Frame, the

screen will show the last frame when streaming fails.

Click Save to save the settings. Step 4

Managing User Account 4.1.11

Purpose

The user accounts can be managed on this interface.

Click Configuration > System > User Management to enter the user management interface. Step 1

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You can add, modify or delete the user account, as well as configure operating permissions Step 2

for each user account.

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Configure User Account Figure 4-27

Add User Account and Set Permissions Figure 4-28

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Up to 32 user accounts can be added including the admin.

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For the admin user, only the password can be modified.

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You must input the admin password if you want to modify the user account except the admin.

Importing/Exporting Configuration Files 4.1.12

Purpose

The configuration files of the device can be imported from or exported to local device for backup, which maintains convenient parameters configuration.

Click Configuration > System > Maintenance to enter the parameters import/export Step 1

interface.

Import/Export Configuration File Figure 4-29

Click Browse to select the file from the local directory and then click the Import button to Step 2

import a configuration file. Click Device Parameters to export parameters.

Maintenance 4.1.13

Purpose

You can click Configuration > System > Maintenance to perform Reboot, Upgrade, and Default operations.

Upgrading the Device

Click Browse to search the upgrading files. Step 1 Click Upgrade to upgrade it. Step 2

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Upgrade the Device Figure 4-30

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When logging in to the device for the first time, install the plug-in according to the prompt on the screen.



The device will restart after completing the upgrade.

Restoring the Default Settings

Click Default to restore the completed factory settings of the decoder.

Click Restore to restore a part of the factory settings of the decoder.

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Rebooting the Device

Click Reboot to reboot the device.

Restore Default Settings Figure 4-31

Reboot the Device Figure 4-32

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Setting Video Wall Layout 4.2

Purpose

To realize the display of the decoded video on the video wall, you must set the Video Wall Configuration first so as to link the video output with video wall.

Click Video Wall Configuration to enter the corresponding interface. Step 1

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Video Wall Configuration Figure 4-33

You can use the default video wall layout or click to add a new layout. Input the number Step 2

of screens in row and column and up to 16 × 20 split screens are available.

Screen Layout Configuration Figure 4-34

Click OK to finish the adding of the video wall information. Step 3 Drag the output channels from the left-side list to the display screen. Step 4 Move the cursor to the window, and the icon automatically appears in the upper-right Step 5

comer of the window. Click to close the window.

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Close the Window Figure 4-35

Configuring Decoding Output 4.3

Purpose

In the output list, there are two kinds of video output signals, respectively BNC and HDMI. You can configure the resolution and output mode.

Configuring BNC Output

Click Video Wall Configuration to enter the corresponding interface. Right click one of the Step 1

BNC signal sources.

Right click one of BNC signal sources and select Resolution Configuration to pop up the Step 2

interface as below.

Select the resolution from the LCD Resolution drop-down list. PAL and NTSC are selectable. Step 3 Check the checkbox of Batch Configuration to set the same configuration for other outputs Step 4

with same signal source.

BNC Decoding Output Figure 4-36

Resolution Configuration Figure 4-37

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Click OK to save the settings. Step 5

Configuring HDMI Output

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Batch Configuration Figure 4-38

Right click one of the HDMI signal sources. Step 1

HDMI Decoding Output Figure 4-39

Click Resolution Configuration to enter the interface below. Step 2

Resolution Configuration Figure 4-40

Select the Output Mode and set the corresponding parameters. You can select LCD and LED. Step 3

 LCD

1. Select the Output Mode to LCD.

1. Select the resolution from the LCD Resolution drop-down list.

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Set LCD Resolution Figure 4-41

 LED

1. Select the Output Mode to LED.

1. Input the LED Width and LED Height in the corresponding text fields.

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Set LED Resolution Figure 4-42

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The value of LED width and height cannot exceed the output resolution you select.

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The supported min. value of LED width × height of HDMI output is 288 × 288 and the max. value is 1920 × 1080.

Check the checkbox of Batch Configuration to set the same configuration for other outputs Step 4

with same signal source.

Click OK to save the settings. Step 5 Right click one of the HDMI signal sources and click Output Mode Configuration to pop up Step 6

the interface below.

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Batch Configuration Figure 4-43

Output Mode Configuration Figure 4-44

Select the output mode to HDMI or DVI. Step 7 Check the checkbox of Batch Configuration to set the same configuration for other HDMI Step 8

outputs.

Click OK to save the settings. Step 9

Decoding Operation 4.4

Purpose

After the video wall layout configuration, the decoding video on the video wall can be realized in this section.

Click Video Wall to enter the video wall interface. Step 1

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Description

Encoding Device List: The encoding devices added in the Web

Scene: The Web supports up to 8 scenes by default, capable of independent scene configuration and fast switching.

Video Wall: Video wall operation interface

Shortcut Toolbar:

Select decoding screen layout

Save the scene

Delete all windows

Refresh all windows

If two decoding windows overlap with each other, click the

icon to switch the upper window to the bottom.

Video Wall Interface Figure 4-45

Refer to the following figure for the video wall description.

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Description of Video Wall Table 4-1

Adding an Encoding Device 4.4.1

Purpose

You can add an encoding device via IP address or URL.

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 Adding an Encoding Device via IP Address

Click IP to add encoding devices. Step 1

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Encoding Device List Figure 4-46

Input Device Name, IP Address, Port, User Name, Password and Channel Number and Step 2

select the Transmission Protocol, Area Name, and Device Manufacturer. Check the checkbox of Get Stream by Stream Media to lower the network load of the device.

Add Device via IP Address Figure 4-47

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(Optional) You can also click to add a new area and click to save the area. Step 3 Click Next to select the channel. The channel(s) displayed here depend(s) on the Channel Step 4

Number you input on the previous page.

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Click OK to save the settings and add the device. Step 5

 Adding an Encoding Device via URL

Click URL to add encoding devices. Step 1

Select the Channel Figure 4-48

Encoding Device List Figure 4-49

Input the Device Name and URL. Select the Area Name from the dropdown list or click to Step 2

add a new area.

Click OK to save the settings. Step 3

Modifying the Area and Added Encoding Device 4.4.2

Select one area or one encoding device, and click Modify to modify corresponding Step 1

parameters.

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Add Device via URL Figure 4-50

Modify Area Figure 4-51

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Modify Encoding Device Figure 4-52

Click OK to save the new settings. Step 2

Deleting the Area or Added Encoding Device 4.4.3

Select one area or one encoding device and click Delete to pop up the note interface below. Step 1

Deleting Note Figure 4-53

Click OK to delete it. Step 2

Decoding on the Video Wall 4.4.4

Purpose

You can decode the channels from the encoding device list on the video wall by dragging the channel directly or opening window via coordinate.

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Dragging the Channel to the Video Wall

Drag the channel from the left side list to realize the decoding in the selected window. You Step 1

can also drag an area file to the video wall to decode the added encoding devices in the area file on the video wall.

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You cannot drag an area file to the video wall across the LCD and LED outputs.

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If there are more than 3 encoding devices in an area, when you drag the area file to the video wall, the note pops up to remind you that no more window can be opened or the total area of layers in single-screen has reached the limit. Only the first 3 encoding devices in the area file can be decoded on the video wall.

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Decode the Video on the Wall Figure 4-54

Select one decoding window and click to set the decoding screen layout with Step 2

1/4/6/8/9/12/16/25/36 window division modes are available.

Window Division Figure 4-55

Right click the selected window and the following interface pops up. Step 3

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Decoding Channel Interface Figure 4-56

 Stop Decoding

Click the button to stop decoding.

 Decoding Status

1. Click the button to enter the decoding status interface.

2. View the decoding status.

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Decoding Status Figure 4-57

3. Click More to check the decoding information of each channel.

Check More Decoding Status Information Figure 4-58

 Turn on Audio

1. Click the button to enter the interface below.

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Turn on Audio Figure 4-59

2. Select from the dropdown list to enable the audio in the corresponding window.

3. Click OK to save the settings.

 Decoding Delay

1. Click the button to enter the decoding delay interface.

2. Select the type of decoding delay. The default mode is the same with medium real time

and fluency.

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Decoding Delay Figure 4-60

3. Click OK to save the settings.

 Enable Smart Information

1. Click the button to enable smart information.

2. (Optional) Click Disable Smart Information to disable the function.

For the normal IP camera, the smart information refers to the VCA information. For the thermal network camera, the smart information refers to the VCA and the temperature, dynamic fire source detection and ship detection information.

Openning Window via Coordinate

Select one encoding device and right click it to pop up the interface below. Step 1

Right-Click Menu Figure 4-61

Click Open Window via Coordinate to enter the interface below. Step 2

Input the Left Margin, Right Margin, Width and Height in the corresponding text fields. Step 3 Click OK to save the settings and the opened window will be displayed on the video wall. Step 4

Purpose

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Open Window via Coordinate Figure 4-62

Switching Encoding Channel 4.4.5

You can switch the encoding channel to display on the selected decoding window.

Select a decoding window and select an encoding channel from the left side list. Step 1 Click Switch Channel from the right-click menu to switch the selected channel to the Step 2

decoding window.

Right-Click Menu Figure 4-63

Configuring Auto-Switch of Cameras 4.4.6

Purpose

You can enable auto-switch of the added cameras in one area.

Select a camera area and click Start Auto-Switch from the right-click menu. Step 1

Right-Click Menu Figure 4-64

On the Start Auto-Switch interface, input the Interval for auto-switch. Step 2

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Click OK to save the settings. Step 3

Window Roaming 4.4.7

Drag one camera from the left side list to the video wall layout to enable decoding in the Step 1

corresponding window automatically.

Drag the decoding window randomly to realize the window roaming on the video wall. Step 2

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Start Auto-Switch Figure 4-65

Window Roaming Figure 4-66

Select one of the roaming windows, and click to realize window division in the selected Step 3

roaming window with 1/4/6/8/9/12/16/25/36 available.

(Optional) Generally the selected window is at top by default. Click to place the Step 4

selected window at bottom.

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Roaming and fluent video cannot be realized in the window with the signal output via BNC interfaces.

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The roaming window cannot cross the output window of different resolution. For example, you cannot move the roaming window across the LCD and LED window.

Setting Scene 4.4.8

Purpose

Different video wall layouts can be saved as different scenes and up to 8 scenes can be added. You can easily view the required live videos on the video wall by calling the scene.

In the Video Wall interface drag the channel from the left side list to realize the decoding in Step 1

the selected window.

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Save the Scene Figure 4-67

Click Save to save the scene directly or click Save as to pop up the following dialog box. Step 2

Save as Interface Figure 4-68

Input the Name and click OK to save the scene. Step 3

Scene List Figure 4-69

Select one of the scenes you have configured. Click to call the scene. Step 4 (Optional) You can also click to rename the scene, or click to delete the scene. Step 5

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Decoder Configuration and Chapter 5

Operation by Client Software

Run the disk of iVMS-4200 Video Wall Client Software, and double click the icon to install it in your PC. In this chapter, the basic procedure of operating the decoder by the software is described and the description is based on the video wall client software version shown in the following figure.

Video Wall Client Software Information Figure 5-1

The following figure shows the main interface after accessing to the software.

Main Interface Figure 5-2

Refer to the following table for the description of the decoding toolbar on the bottom of the main

interface.

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Name

Description

Start/Stop Live View

Start/Stop live view of all the windows.

Start/Stop All Decoding

Start/Stop decoding all signal sources and cameras.

Close All Windows

Close all the windows displayed on the video wall.

Start All VCA Decoding

Start VCA decoding for all live view signals. Once started, the VCA information can be viewed in live view.

Stop All VCA Decoding

Stop VCA decoding for all live view signals.

Open Window

Draw a window according to your need. The size and position of the window are adjustable.

Open Window via Coordinate

Open a window by inputting Xcoordinate, Y-coordinate, width and height.

Refresh

Refresh the video wall status.

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The software is capable of many functions for controlling and managing many devices. In this manual, only the operation related to the decoder is introduced.

Adding an Encoding/Decoding Device 5.1

Click Device Management tab to enter the Device Management interface. Step 1

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Click Add Device and you can add device manually by means of IP address/domain, IP Step 2

segment and HiDDNS.

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Device Management Interface Figure 5-3

Add Device by IP/Domain Figure 5-4

You can add device by detecting the online devices. The active online decoding devices in Step 3

the same local subnet with the software are displayed on the list. Select the decoder and click Add to Client to add the decoder.

Add Device by Detecting the Online Device Figure 5-5

The successfully added encoding/decoding device can be viewed in the list.

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Configuring Video Wall Settings 5.2

Configuring Video Wall Layout 5.2.1

Adding a Video Wall

Click Video Wall tab to enter the Video Wall interface. Step 1

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List of Added Devices Figure 5-6

Video Wall Interface Figure 5-7

You can use the default video wall layout or click and select Add Video Wall to enter the Step 2

Add Video Wall interface.

You can modify the default video wall, but not allowed to delete it.

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Add Video Wall Figure 5-8

Input the Video Wall Name, and the number of windows in row and column text fields. Step 3 Click Add to add the video wall. Step 4

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Up to 5 video walls can be added to the client software.

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The range of the row number is between 1 and 16, and column number between 1 and

20.

Drag the output channels from the left side list to link the decoding output to the video wall. Step 5

Link Decoding Output to Video Wall Figure 5-9

(Optional) You can select a linked display window and click Cancel to cancel the linkage, or Step 6

click Cancel All to cancel all the linked windows.

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Modifying a Video Wall

Click Modify Video Wall to edit current video wall’s layout, name and decoding outputs.

Modify Video Wall Figure 5-10

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Deleting a Video Wall

Select Delete Video Wall and the information dialog box pops up. Click OK to delete the selected video wall.

Delete Video Wall Figure 5-11

Configuring Decoding Output 5.2.2

Purpose

You can set the output type and resolution of BNC and HDMI decoding outputs on the Add/Modify Video Wall interface.

Configuring BNC Output

On the Add/Modify Video Wall interface, select a BNC decoding output and click to enter Step 1

the Edit Output interface.

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Select the Output Type and set the corresponding parameters. Only LCD output type can be Step 2

configured.

Select the Video Standard. PAL and NTSC are selectable. Step 3 Check the checkbox of Batch Configuration to set the same configuration for other outputs Step 4

with same signal source.

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Edit BNC Output Figure 5-12

Click OK to save the settings. Step 5

Configuring HDMI Output

On the Add/Modify Video Wall interface, select a HDMI decoding output and click to Step 1

enter the Edit Output interface.

Batch Configuration Figure 5-13

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Edit HDMI Output Figure 5-14

Select the Output Type and set the corresponding parameters. You can select LCD and LED. Step 2

 LCD

1. Select the Output Type to LCD.

2. Select the Output Resolution from the dropdown list.

 LED

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1. Select the Output Type to LED.

2. Select the Output Resolution from the dropdown list.

3. Input the Width × Height in the corresponding text fields.

Set LED Resolution Figure 5-15

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The value of LED width and height cannot exceed the output resolution you select.



The supported min. value of LED width × height of HDMI output is 288 × 288 and the max. value is 1920 × 1080.

Check the checkbox of Batch Configuration to set the same configuration for other outputs Step 3

with same signal source.

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Batch Configuration Figure 5-16

Click OK to save the settings. Step 4

You can also modify the LED resolution by selecting the LED area and click LED Resolution Config to input the LED Resolution in the text fields.

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Configure LED Resolution Figure 5-17

Configuring General Parameters of Video Wall 5.2.3

Purpose

You can configure what the screen show when decoding ends and streaming fails, enable autoswitch of sub-stream, and set the LED window display mode on the Add/Modify Video Wall interface.

On the Add/Modify Video Wall interface, select the added decoder and click to enter the Step 1

General Parameters Configuration of Video Wall interface.

General Parameters Configuration of Video Wall Figure 5-18

Input the Transparency (0 to 100 available) to set the transparency of the video wall. Step 2

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Select Blank Screen or Last Frame when decoding ends. If you select Blank Screen, the Step 3

screen will change blank when the decoding ends. If you select Last Frame, the screen will show the last frame when the decoding ends.

Select No Signal or Last Frame when streaming fails. If you select No Signal, there shows no Step 4

signal when streaming fails. If you select Last Frame, the screen will show the last frame when streaming fails.

Set the sub-stream switch. Check the checkbox of Enable Auto-Switch to enable auto-switch Step 5

of sub-stream.

Select the LED Window Display Mode. Normal and Tiled are selectable. Step 6 Click OK to save the settings. Step 7

Configuring Virtual Screen 5.2.4

Purpose:

Video wall layout is restricted by the physical screen and in practice, one physical screen usually displays more than one signal source. Virtual screen layout allows one physical screen to display multiple signal sources and get rid of the restriction of physical screen.

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On the Video Wall interface, click and select Modify Video Wall to enter the Modify Step 1

Video Wall interface.

Select the output area for adding virtual screen. Step 2

Modify Video Wall Figure 5-19

Click Virtual Screen Config to expand the Virtual Screen Configuration menu. Step 3

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Configure Virtual Screen Figure 5-20

Select the window(s) you want to add virtual screen. Step 4

You cannot add virtual screen across the LCD and LED areas.

Click Add Virtual Screen to enter Configure Virtual Screen interface. Step 5

1. Select a virtual screen mode from and input the row and

column number.

For the mode, the row number ranges from 1 to 16 and column number ranges from 1 to 20. For modes such as , the row number ranges from 2 to 16 and the column number ranges from 2 to 20. For modes such as , the row number ranges from 2 to 16 and the column number ranges from 3 to 20.

Configure Virtual Screen Figure 5-21

2. Input the Left Crop Pixel, Top Crop Pixel, Right Crop Pixel and Bottom Crop Pixel in the

corresponding text fields.

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3. Click OK to save the settings and the dotted line in grey constitutes the virtual screen

division.

Added Virtual Screen Figure 5-22

(Optional) Select the configured virtual screen area and click Delete Virtual Screen to delete Step 6

it.

On the Video Wall interface, drag a signal source to the window, and you can view the live Step 7

view in the virtual video wall layout.

Displaying Video on Video Wall 5.3

Live View in Virtual Screen Figure 5-23

Purpose

After the settings of the encoding device, decoding device and video wall, the video stream from the encoding devices can be decoded and displayed on the video wall.

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After enabling decoding and displaying, the video from the encoding devices can be displayed on the video wall. And the real-time live view is shown on the physical video wall.

Decoding and Displaying Video 5.3.1

Enter the Video Wall interface. Step 1

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Video Wall Interface Figure 5-24

Click Scene to expand the scene interface. You can click to add a new scene, click to Step 2

edit the name for the scene, click to delete the scene and click to save the scene.

Up to 8 scenes can be added.

Scene List Figure 5-25

Drag the camera from the left side camera list to the display window of video wall. The video Step 3

stream from the camera will be decoded and displayed on the video wall.

You can also select a decoding window and then double click a camera to decode and display the video. You can also hold the Ctrl or Shift key to select multiple cameras and then drag them to the video wall.

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You can click on the lower part of the interface to stop decoding of all the windows.

If the decoded camera supports PTZ control, you can click PTZ Control to expand the PTZ Step 4

control panel.

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PTZ Control Panel Figure 5-26

Right-click on a playing window to activate the decoding management menu as shown below. Step 5

The menu differs depending on the devices.

Right-click Menu Figure 5-27

 Start/Stop Decoding: Start/stop the decoding.  Start/Stop Live View: Start/stop the live view of the decoded video.  Start/Pause Auto-Switch Decoding: Start/pause auto-switch decoding. This function is only

supported by decoder.

 Start/Stop VCA Decoding: Start/stop VCA decoding.  Enable Audio: Turn on/off the audio of the decoding video.

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 Decoding Status: View the status of the decoding channel, like decoding status and stream

type.

 Stick at Bottom: Generally the selected window is at top by default. Click Stick at Bottom to

place the selected window at bottom.

 Lock/Unlock: Click Lock to lock the window. The locked decoding window is unable to do any

operation.

 Set Alarm Window: Display the video triggered by event or alarm input on video wall.  Screen Control: Enter the screen control when the RSC server is added. Please refer to

Chapter 5.5 for details.

Opening Window via Coordinate 5.3.2

Purpose

On the LED and non-LED screen you are allowed to open the window via coordinate.

Opening Window for Non-LED Screen

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Enter the Video Wall interface, select the non-LED screen and click the button to open Step 1

the window via coordinate.

Open Window via Coordinate (1) Figure 5-28

Select the Device Name from the drop down list, and input the X-Coordinate, Y-Coordinate, Step 2

Width and Height.

Click OK to save the settings and the opened window will be displayed on the video wall. Step 3

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You cannot open the window via coordinate across both the non-LED and LED screens.

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The X- coordinate and Y-coordinate are relative output channel coordinates.

Opening Window for LED Screen

Enter the Video Wall interface, select the LED screen and click the button to open the Step 1

window via coordinate.

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Open the Window via Coordinate (2) Figure 5-29

Select the Device Name from the drop down list, and input the X-Coordinate, Y-Coordinate, Step 2

Width and Height.

Click OK to save the settings and the opened window will be displayed on the video wall. Step 3

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You cannot open the window via coordinate across both the non-LED and LED screens.

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You cannot edit the LED X-Coordinate and LED Y-Coordinate.

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The X- coordinate and Y-coordinate are relative output channel coordinates.

Configuring Playback 5.3.3

Purpose

The video file is supported to be played back on the video wall.

Playback function is only supported by decoder.

Drag the camera on the left-side list to the display window of video wall, or you can open a Step 1

window if supported.

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Click Window at the bottom to unfold more configuration and operation toolbar. Step 2 Click Start Playback to start searching the video files of the camera. Step 3

Playback Interface Figure 5-31

If the record file is of current day, the video file can be played back automatically. If not, you Step 4

can click to show the date and click More Search Conditions to specify more conditions, and click Search to find the video file.

Search Record File Figure 5-32

The following icons are available for controlling the playback.

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Icon

Function

Pause/Start the playback

Delete View

Slow Forward

Fast Forward

Start/Stop Clipping

Capture

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Playback Toolbar Table 5-2

Configuring Auto-Switch Decoding 5.3.4

Purpose

Auto-switch decoding refers to you can configure multiple video streams in a video output and the dwell time in switching video streams.

Drag a camera group to the display window of the video wall. Step 1 Click to set the dwell time for the auto-switch decoding and click to start auto-switch Step 2

decoding. You can view the auto-switch decoding on the physical video wall. You can click to stop auto-switch decoding.

Auto-Switch Decoding Figure 5-33

Window Configuration 5.3.5

Purpose:

You can set the window as the alarm window to display the video triggered by event or alarm input on the video wall. You can also set the decoding delay and image parameters.

Drag the camera from the left-side list to the display window of the video wall, or you can Step 1

open a window if supported.

Click Window Configuration to pop up the configuration dialog box. Step 2

Configure the parameters as needed. The window status shows the current status of the Step 3

selected window.

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Window Configuration Figure 5-34

 Alarm Window: Display the video triggered by the event or alarm input on the selected

window of the video wall.

 Decoding Delay: Set the delay status of the decoding according to the actual needs.

Functions like Fluent Video, Smart Decoding, 3D DNR, Defog, and Low Illumination are not supported by DS-6900UDI.

Decoding Thermal Network Camera 5.4

Purpose

The thermal network camera can be connected to the decoder and you can realize live view and playback, and decode the video including the temperature or fire point information on the video wall.

Configuring the Thermal Network Camera Parameters 5.4.1

Purpose

You can configure the corresponding parameters of thermal network camera via the Web browser first before decoding it on the video wall.

Configuring Temperature Measurement

Configure the VCA resource type. Step 1

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1. Log in to the camera via the Web browser.

2. Click Configuration > Advanced Configuration > System > VCA Resource Type to enter

the VCA Resource Type configuration interface.

3. Select Temperature Measurement and Behavior Analysis as the VCA Resource Type.

4. Click Save to save the settings.

Configure temperature measurement. Step 2

1. Click Configuration > Advanced Configuration > Temperature Measurement >

Temperature Measurement Configuration to enter the Temperature Measurement configuration interface.

Temperature Measurement Configuration Figure 5-35

2. Check the checkboxes of the interface to set the temperature measurement

configurations.

 Enable Temperature Measurement: Check the checkbox to enable temperature

measurement function.

 Display Temperature Info. on Stream: Check the checkbox to display temperature

information in live view.

 Add Original Data on Capture: Check the checkbox to add original data on capture.  Add Original Data on Stream: Check the checkbox to add original data on stream.

3. Select the Data Refresh Interval from 1s to 5s.

4. Select the Unit to display temperature with Degree Celsius (°C)/Degree Fahrenheit

(°F)/Degree Kelvin (K).

5. Configure the Temperature Range.

6. Click Save to save the settings.

Configure the temperature measurement and alarm. Step 3

1. Click Configuration > Advanced Configuration > Temperature Measurement >

Temperature Measurement and Alarm to enter the Temperature Measurement and Alarm configuration interface.

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Temperature Measurement and Alarm Figure 5-36

2. Set the alarm rule: Select a temperature measurement rule from the rule list and

configure the parameters.

 Name: You can customize the rule name.  Type: Select point, line, or frame as rule type.  Emissivity: Set the emissivity of your target. The emissivity of each object is different.  Distance (m): The straight-line distance between the target and the device.  Reflective Temperature: If there is any target with high emissivity in the scene, check

the checkbox and set the reflective temperature to correct the temperature. If no such target exists, uncheck the checkbox.

3. Click in the list to show the alarm rule interface.  Alarm Rule: The alarm rule varies according to different types. The rule is to compare

the temperature information of two selected regions. For targets set by frame, the rules include: Max. Temperature is Higher than, Max. Temperature is Lower than, Min.

Temperature is Higher than, Min. Temperature is Lower than, Average Temperature is Higher than, Average Temperature is Lower than, Temperature Difference is Higher than, and Temperature Difference is Lower than. For targets set by line, the rules

include Max. Temperature, Min. Temperature, and Average Temperature. For targets set by point, the rules are distinguished by Average Temperature.

 Pre-Alarm Temperature and Alarm Temperature: Set the pre-alarm temperature and

alarm temperature. The device sends pre-alarm when its rule temperature exceeds prealarm temperature and sends alarm when its rule temperature exceeds alarm temperature.

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 Tolerance Temperature: Set the tolerance temperature and the device judges whether

the triggered alarm stops until the device temperature/temperature difference is lower than rule temperature by tolerance temperature. For example, set tolerance temperature as 3°C, set alarm temperature as 55°C, and set pre-alarm temperature as 50°C. The device sends pre-alarm when its temperature reaches 50°C and it alarms when its temperature reaches 55°C and only when the device temperature is lower than 52°C will the alarm be cancelled.

4. Draw the Target Region. Select the rule and draw the corresponding frame/line/point.

Click to draw the point. Click to draw the line. Click to draw the frame.

Draw Point Figure 5-37

Draw Line Figure 5-38

Draw Frame Figure 5-39

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5. Set Temperature Difference Alarm. Click Temperature Difference Alarm to enter the

temperature difference alarm interface, up to four temperature difference alarms can be set.

Temperature Difference Alarm is only applicable to the targets set by frame.

6. Set Alarm Linkage. Click Alarm Linkage to enter the alarm linkage interface and set the

linkage methods.

7. Click Save to save the settings.

Configure the local parameters to display the temperature information on the live view Step 4

interface.

1. Click Configuration > Local Configuration to enter the Local Configuration interface.

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Local Configuration Figure 5-40

2. In the Live View Parameters section, select the Enable radio button of Display

Temperature Info. on Stream to display the temperature information on the live view interface.

3. Click Save to save the settings and then you can view the position of the configured point,

line and frame, the ID and temperature information on the live view interface.

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Live View Figure 5-41

Configuring Dynamic Fire Source Detection

Configure the VCA resource type. Step 1

1. Log in to the camera via the Web browser.

2. Click Configuration > Advanced Configuration > System > VCA Resource Type to enter

the VCA Resource Type configuration interface.

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3. Select Dynamic Fire Source Detection as the VCA Resource Type.

4. Click Save to save the settings and the device will reboot to take the settings into effect.

For the VCA resource type, only one type can be configured. For example, if you select

Temperature Measurement and Behavior Analysis as the VCA resource type, you cannot set Dynamic Fire Source Detection.

Configure dynamic fire source detection parameters. Step 2

1. Click Configuration > Advanced Configuration > Smart Event > Dynamic Fire Source

Detection to enter the Dynamic Fire Source Detection configuration interface.

Dynamic Fire Source Detection Figure 5-42

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2. Check the checkbox of Enable Dynamic Fire Source Detection to enable the function.

3. (Optional) Check the checkbox of Display Fire Source Frame on Stream to display a red

frame around the fire source on stream when fire occurs.

4. You can slide the cursor to adjust the Sensitivity degree of dynamic fire source detection

from 1 to 10. The bigger the number is, the more sensitive the detecting would be.

5. Check the checkbox to select the Linkage Method taken for the alarm input.

6. Click Save to save the settings.

Configure the local parameters to display fire point distance, display highest temperature, Step 3

locate highest temperature point or frame fire point on the live view interface.

1. Click Configuration > Local Configuration to enter the Local Configuration interface.

Local Configuration Figure 5-43

2. In the Live View Parameters section, check the checkbox after Fire Point to enable the

functions required. Display Fire Point Distance, Display Highest Temperature, Locate Highest Temperature Point and Frame Fire Point are selectable.

3. Click Save to save the settings and then you can view the fire point distance, highest

temperature, highest temperature point or fire point frame in the live view if fire point is detected.

Configuring Ship Detection

Enter Configuration > Advanced Configuration > System > VCA Resource Type to select Ship Step 1

Detection as the VCA Resource Type.

Click Configuration > Advanced Configuration > Smart Event > Ship Detection to enter the Step 2

Ship Detection interface.

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Check the checkbox of Enable Ship Detection to enable the function. Step 3 Check the checkbox of Display Detection Frame on Video to display the frame and alarm Step 4

line on stream.

Input the device height in the textbox as the height of device above the water level. Step 5 Draw the ship detection area and the alarm lines. Step 6

1. Click Draw Area button. Click the mouse on the live view image to draw a ship detection

area and right-click to finish drawing. The alarm will be uploaded when ship is detected in this area.

2. Click Draw Alarm Line button. Click the mouse on the live view image to draw an alarm

line and right-click to finish drawing. The device alarms and counts the ship number when ships are detected in the area and the ship information will be displayed on the right.

Make sure the alarm line is longer than the width of ship detection area.

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3. Click Recount to start counting the ships detected in the area afterwards. Check the checkbox to select the linkage method taken for the alarm input. Step 7 Click Save to save the settings. Step 8

Configuring VCA

Configure the live view parameters to enable rules. Step 1

1. Click Configuration > Local Configuration to enter the Local Configuration interface.

Local Configuration Figure 5-44

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2. On the Live View Parameters section, select the Enable radio button after Rules to display

the colored marks when the motion detection, face detection, or intrusion detection is triggered. E.g., enabled as the rules are, and the face detection is enabled as well, when a face is detected, it will be marked with a green rectangle on the live view.

Configure the VCA information. Step 2

1. Click Configuration > VCA Configuration > VCA Info. to enter the VCA Information

interface.

VCA Information Figure 5-45

2. On the Display Information section, check the checkboxes to enable corresponding

displays.

 Display Target info. on Alarm Picture: There will be a frame on the target on the

uploaded alarm picture if the checkbox is checked.

 Display Rule info. on Alarm Picture: The captured target and the configured area will be

framed on the alarm picture.

 Display VCA info. on Stream: The green frames will be displayed on the target if in a live

view or playback.

Configure the rules for VCA. Refer to the User Manual of Thermal Network Camera for the Step 3

specific operations.

Decoding Thermal Network Camera on the Video Wall 5.4.2

Add the thermal network camera to the video wall client software. Step 1 On the Video Wall interface, drag the added thermal network camera to the video wall. Step 2

Click to start live view and you can view the corresponding information on the live view Step 3

interface.

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If VCA is enabled for the thermal network camera, the decoder can analyze the VCA behavior, mark the moving target and track it. You can view the VCA information marked in the green frames in the live view. If the rule configured for the thermal network camera is broken, the alarm will be triggered.

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If temperature measurement is enabled, you can view the position of the configured point, line and frame, the ID, and temperature information in the live view.

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If fire point detection is enabled and there is a fire point detected, you can view the configured fire point distance, highest temperature, highest temperature point and fire point frame in the live view.

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If ship detection is enabled and there is a ship detected, you can view the configured frames and alarm line in the live view.

(Optional) You can click Window tab on the bottom of the interface and click Start Playback Step 4

to start playing back the camera. Refer to Chapter 5.3.3 Configuring Playback for reference. The temperature measurement, fire source detection, ship detection and VCA information can be played back.

(Optional) You can click or click Stop VCA Decoding from the right-click menu to stop Step 5

VCA decoding of the thermal network camera.

Remote Screen Control 5.5

Purpose

Installed with the RSC Server, it allows you to show your PC screen on the video wall. Follow the following procedure to configure the RSC server and get your screen shown on the video wall.

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Configuring the RSC Server 5.5.1

Install the RSE Server, which enables the PC screen to be displayed on the video wall, and Step 1

double-click to run it.

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Run the RSC Server Figure 5-47

You can click Status to check the server information, including the IP address, name, port, Step 2

password of the server, and the connected device number.

Click Settings to check the directory of saving the program files, enable or disable the Step 3

feature of Auto-Run when OS starts, and select the language (Chinese/English).

Local Configuration of RSC Server Figure 5-48

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Remote Screen Control via RSC Server 5.5.2

Enter the Video Wall interface and click in the Camera list area, or click on Step 1

Device Management interface to add the RSC server.

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Add RSC Server Figure 5-49

Enter the parameters to add the RSC server. Please refer to Chapter 0

Adding an Encoding/Decoding Device to add the RSC server. Step 2

The default user name is admin and the server password is 12345 and we highly recommend you to change the default password to avoid the security problem.

The successfully added RSC server is listed in the camera list. Step 3

Added RSC Server Figure 5-50

On the camera list, drag the RSC server to the video output window. Step 4

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Right click on the window and select Screen Control to remotely control the signal source. Step 5

The RSC server supports the screen control for 1-channel video output only.

Right-click Menu Figure 5-52

You can use the toolbar on the window’s upper right corner to realize the operations for Step 6

image, video, PPT and remark.

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Screen Control Interface Figure 5-53

 Click to display all the image files in the directory set in the RSC Sever.

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Screen Control Interface (1) Figure 5-54

 Click to display all the video files in the directory set in the RSC Sever.

Screen Control Interface (2) Figure 5-55

 Click to display all the PPT files in the directory set in the RSC Sever.

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Screen Control Interface (3) Figure 5-56

 Click to pop up the following remark tool bar. You can select a color and set the line width

to make remarks on the PPT.

Remark Tool Bar Figure 5-57

Remote Configuration 5.6

Purpose

On the Remote Configuration interface, you can configure the parameters of the added device, including the system, network, event, etc..

On the Device Management interface, click to select an added device from the list and click Step 1

Remote Configuration to enter Remote Configuration interface.

Remote Configuration Figure 5-58

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Configure the System parameters, Network parameters and Event parameters on the Step 2

Remote Configuration interface.

Configuring Port Aggregation 5.6.1

Purpose

The Port Aggregation (Ethernet Channel) is port link aggregation technology or port-channel architecture used for the connection between the switches.

Click Remote Configuration > Network > Port Aggregation to enter the Port Aggregation Step 1

Settings interface.

Select a link number from the list. Step 2 Check the checkbox to select the network interfaces to form a channel-group link, which can Step 3

effectively enhance the link transmission bandwidth.

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Port Aggregation Settings Figure 5-59

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Purpose

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The port aggregation is not supported by DS-6901UDI.

The switch connected to DS-6900UDI must be configured with the port aggregation as well.

Two adjacent network interfaces cannot be selected to form a link. For example, you can select Network Interface 1 and Network Interface 3, or Network Interface 2 and Network Interface 4.

The network interface 1 corresponds to the GE1 interface, network interface 2 to G1, network interface 3 to GE2, and network interface 3 to G2 on the rear panel.

The G1 and G2 can be used as 2G switch when the network interface 2 and network interface 4 are configured in port aggregation.

Configuring Wi-Fi Settings 5.6.2

The Wi-Fi can be used as the supplement of the wired network. You can get stream and decode the video on the video wall when Wi-Fi is enabled if no wired network can be accessed.

Before you start

The Wi-Fi is disabled by default. You must enable DHCP first on the WLAN Settings interface.

On the Remote Configuration interface, click Network > Wi-Fi and click Configuring the Wi-Step 1

Fi Settings tab to enter the Wi-Fi Settings interface.

Wi-Fi Settings Figure 5-60

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Check the checkbox of Enable to enable Wi-Fi. Step 2 Input an effective SSID. Step 3 Click WLAN Settings tab to enter the WLAN Settings interface. Step 4

WLAN Settings Figure 5-61

Select the NIC Type to Auto-Switch and check the checkbox of Enable DHCP. Click Save to Step 5

save the settings and the device will reboot to enter the Wi-Fi mode.

If you want to enable Wi-Fi, you must select NIC Type to Auto-Switch. In this mode, if wired network cable is connected, wired network will be connected by priority. If wired network cable is not connected, the configured Wi-Fi will be connected.

After the device reboots, enter the remote Wi-Fi settings interface. Click to Step 6

select a Wi-Fi from the list and click Save to enable the selected Wi-Fi.

Select Wi-Fi Figure 5-62

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Select one Key for activation. 4 keys can be selected. Input the key and you can check the Step 7

checkbox of Display Password to show the clear-text password.

8 to 63 ASCII characters or 8 to 64 hexadecimal characters are allowed.

Click Save on the Wi-Fi Settings interface to save the settings. Step 8

 If wired network cable is connected to the device when the Wi-Fi is enabled, wired network

will be connected by priority. But the decoding capability will conform to the configuration in the Wi-Fi mode.

 In Wi-Fi mode, up to 16 channels can be decoded with up to 1080p resolution of each channel

and the maximum bandwidth is 64 Mbps.

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Purpose

With the Wi-Fi module connected, the DS-6900UDI supports displaying the signal from mobile phone or pad via AirPlay (IOS) or DLNA (Android) to the video wall or other display units.

Insert the Wi-Fi module to the DVI video input connector on the rear panel of the device. Step 1 Use your phone or pad to search and connect the Wi-Fi network (default ID: DIRECT-TV-Step 2

DONGLE-XXXXXX, default password: 12345678 )

Open the browser of your phone or pad and input https: //192.168.211.161 in the address Step 3

field to enter the settings page.

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Settings Page Figure 6-1

Configure the HDMI Dongle parameters, including the Name, Hotspot Password, Device Step 4

Display Output and the Soft-Ap Frequency.

The Soft-Ap Frequency parameter must be consistent to the phone or pad performance.

Turn on the AirPlay (IOS) or DLNA (Android) to start playing the signal from the phone to the Step 5

connected display unit. Please refer to the user manual of your phone for the details of AirPlay or DLNA instructions.

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Model

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Video/Audio output

VGA and DVI-I input

WSXGA: 1680×1050@60Hz

WXGA: 1440×900@60Hz

WXGA:1280×800@60Hz, 1366×768@60Hz,

1080p: 1920 × 1080@50/60Hz

UXGA: 1600 × 1200@60Hz

XVGA: 1280 × 960@60Hz

720p: 1280 × 720@50Hz/60Hz

SXGA: 1280 × 1024@60Hz

XGA: 1024 × 768@60Hz

Video/Audio output

HDMI output

1-ch

4-ch

8-ch

4K: 3840 × 2160@30Hz ( for even interface only)

1080p: 1920 × 1080@50/60Hz

WSXGA: 1680×1050@60Hz

UXGA: 1600 × 1200@60Hz (for even interface only)

720p: 1280 × 720@50Hz/60Hz

SXGA: 1280 × 1024@60Hz

XGA: 1024 × 768@60Hz

VGA output

1-ch

1080p: 1920 × 1080@50/60Hz

WSXGA: 1680×1050@60Hz

SXGA: 1280 × 1024@60Hz

720p: 1280 × 720@50Hz/60Hz

XGA: 1024 × 768@60Hz

BNC output

1-ch

2-ch, 1 DB 15

4-ch, 1 DB 15

Audio/

Video decoding

Decoding resolution

Up to 12MP Decoding channel

16-ch

32-ch

64-ch

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Specifications 7.1

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Decoding capability

12MP@20fps: 2ch

8MP@30fps: 4-ch

5MP@30fps: 6-ch

3MP@30fps: 10ch

1080p@30fps: 16ch

12MP@20fps:4-ch

8MP@30fps: 8-ch

5MP@30fps: 12-ch

3MP@30fps: 20-ch

1080p@30fps: 32ch

12MP@20fps:8-ch

8MP@30fps: 16ch

5MP@30fps: 24ch

3MP@30fps: 40ch

1080p@30fps: 64ch

Split screen

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

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External interface

Network interface

1; 10/100/1000 Mbps selfadaptive Ethernet interface

2; 10/100/1000 Mbps self-adaptive management network interface

2; 10/100/1000 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interface

16; 10M/100Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interface

Serial interface

1 RS-232 (RJ 45), 1 RS-485

Two-way audio in

1-ch, 3.5 mm connector (2.0 Vp-p, 1 k Ω)

Two-way audio out

1-ch, 3.5 mm connector (2.0 Vp-p, 1 k Ω) Audio output

1-ch

4-ch, 1 DB 15

8-ch, 1 DB 15

Alarm in

8-ch

Alarm out

8-ch

General

Power supply

12 VDC

100 to 240 VAC

Power consumption

≤ 15 W

≤ 70 W

Working temperature

-10° C to 55° C (14° F to 131° F) Working humidity

10% to 90%

Dimensions

(W × D × H)

220 × 148 × 45 mm (8.66" × 5.83" × 1.77")

440 × 311 × 44.5 mm (17.32" × 12.24" ×

1.75") Weight

≤ 1.2 kg (2.65 lb)

≤ 5.2 kg (11.4 lb)

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DS-6910UDI

DS-6912UDI

DS-6916UDI

Video/

Audio output

VGA and DVI-I input

WSXGA: 1680×1050@60Hz

WXGA: 1440×900@60Hz

WXGA: 1280×800@60Hz, 1366×768@60Hz,

1080p: 1920 × 1080@50/60Hz

UXGA: 1600 × 1200@60Hz

XVGA: 1280 × 960@60Hz

720p: 1280 × 720@50Hz/60Hz

SXGA: 1280 × 1024@60Hz

XGA: 1024 × 768@60Hz

Video/

Audio output

HDMI output

10-ch

12-ch

16-ch

4K: 3840 × 2160@30Hz ( for even interface only)

1080p: 1920 × 1080@50/60Hz

WSXGA: 1680×1050@60Hz

UXGA: 1600 × 1200@60Hz (for even interface only)

720p: 1280 × 720@50Hz/60Hz

SXGA: 1280 × 1024@60Hz

XGA: 1024 × 768@60Hz

BNC output

5-ch, 2 DB 15

6-ch, 2 DB 15

8-ch, 2 DB 15

Audio/

Video decoding

Decoding resolution

Up to 12MP Decoding channel

80-ch

96-ch

128-ch

Decoding capability

12MP@20fps: 10ch

8MP@30fps: 20ch

5MP@30fps: 30ch

3MP@30fps: 50ch

1080p@30fps: 80ch

12MP@20fps: 12ch

8MP@30fps: 24ch

5MP@30fps: 36ch

3MP@30fps: 60ch

1080p@30fps: 96ch

12MP@20fps:16ch

8MP@30fps: 32ch

5MP@30fps: 48ch

3MP@30fps: 80ch

1080p@30fps/3 Mbps: 128-ch

Split screen

1/4/6/8/9/12/16/25/36

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External interface

Network interface

2; 10/100/1000 Mbps self-adaptive management network interface

2; 10/100/1000 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interface

16; 10M/100 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interface

Serial interface

1 RS-232 (RJ 45), 1 RS-485

Two-way audio in

1-ch, 3.5 mm connector (2.0 Vp-p, 1 k Ω)

Two-way audio out

1-ch, 3.5 mm connector (2.0 Vp-p, 1 k Ω) Audio output

10-ch, 2 DB 15

12-ch, 2DB 15

16-ch, 2 DB 15

Alarm input

Alarm out

General

Power supply

100 to 240 VAC

Power consumption

≤ 108 W

Working temperature

-10° C to +55° C (+14° F to +131° F) Working humidity

10% to 90%

Dimensions

(W × D × H)

440 × 311 × 80 mm (17.32" × 12.24" × 3.15") Weight

≤ 6.4 kg (14.11 lb)

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FAQ 7.2

 Why cannot ping the decoder?

Check the cable and the switch. − Please refer to Chapter 3 to configure the IP address of the decoder. −

 Why cannot connect the decoder with client software?

Check the decoder IP address. − Cable is connected. − User name and password of decoder are correct. −

 Why cannot play back the record files in DVR with decoder?

Check the DVR network connection. − Check the parameters of the playback file. − Check if there are files existed in the selected time duration. −

 Why cannot decode the stream transported by stream media server?

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Check the network connection between decoder and stream media server. − Check if the stream media server port is connected with the port added on decoder. −

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IP Camera Manufacturer

Model

Supported Video Format

Panasonic SP306H

H.265+. H.265, H.264, H.264+, MJPEG, MPEG4,

SP336H

Sony SNC-CH220

SNC-RH124

Axis P5532

Q7404

Sanyo

VCC-HD2500P

SAMSUNG

SND-5080P

Bosch

NBC265P

Zavio

D5110

Arecont

AC1305M

Pelco

IX30DN-ACFZHB3

Onvif

Supported

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0200001060914

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DS-6900UDI Decoder User Manual

Hikvision DS-6901UDI, DS-6904UDI, DS-6908UDI, DS-6916UDI User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Description 1.1

Features 1.2

Powerful Decoding Capability

Multiple Decoding Control Modes

Integrated Capability

Maintenance Management

Front Panel 2.1

Rear Panel 2.2

Activating via SADP Software 3.1

Activation via Web Browser 3.2

Activation via Client Software 3.3

Decoder Configuration 4.1

Checking Device Information 4.1.1

Configuring Time Settings 4.1.2

Configuring RS-485/RS-232 Serial Port 4.1.3

Configure RS-232 Parameters

Configure RS-485 Parameters

Configuring Basic Network Settings 4.1.4

Configuring DDNS Settings 4.1.5

Configuring Wi-Fi Settings 4.1.6

Configuring Stream Settings 4.1.7

Configuring Transparent Channel 4.1.8

Configuring Synchronous Output Settings 4.1.9

Configuring Personalized Settings 4.1.10

Managing User Account 4.1.11

Importing/Exporting Configuration Files 4.1.12

Maintenance 4.1.13

Upgrading the Device

Restoring the Default Settings

Rebooting the Device

Setting Video Wall Layout 4.2

Configuring Decoding Output 4.3

Configuring BNC Output

Configuring HDMI Output

Decoding Operation 4.4

Adding an Encoding Device 4.4.1

Modifying the Area and Added Encoding Device 4.4.2

Deleting the Area or Added Encoding Device 4.4.3

Decoding on the Video Wall 4.4.4

Dragging the Channel to the Video Wall

Openning Window via Coordinate

Switching Encoding Channel 4.4.5

Configuring Auto-Switch of Cameras 4.4.6

Window Roaming 4.4.7

Setting Scene 4.4.8

Adding an Encoding/Decoding Device 5.1

Configuring Video Wall Settings 5.2

Configuring Video Wall Layout 5.2.1

Adding a Video Wall

Modifying a Video Wall

Deleting a Video Wall

Configuring Decoding Output 5.2.2

Configuring BNC Output

Configuring HDMI Output

Configuring General Parameters of Video Wall 5.2.3

Configuring Virtual Screen 5.2.4

Displaying Video on Video Wall 5.3

Decoding and Displaying Video 5.3.1

Opening Window via Coordinate 5.3.2

Opening Window for Non-LED Screen

Opening Window for LED Screen

Configuring Playback 5.3.3

Configuring Auto-Switch Decoding 5.3.4

Window Configuration 5.3.5

Decoding Thermal Network Camera 5.4

Configuring the Thermal Network Camera Parameters 5.4.1

Configuring Temperature Measurement

Configuring Dynamic Fire Source Detection

Configuring Ship Detection

Configuring VCA

Decoding Thermal Network Camera on the Video Wall 5.4.2

Remote Screen Control 5.5

Configuring the RSC Server 5.5.1

Remote Screen Control via RSC Server 5.5.2

Remote Configuration 5.6

Configuring Port Aggregation 5.6.1