Hirschmann VIP multimedia LAN adapter User Manual
Video over IP
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Contents
Preface 7
Purpose 7
Audience 7
Conventions 7
Special Message Formats 7
Other Conventions 8
Chapter 1 Introduction 9
Multimedia Gateway Concept 9
Typical Applications 10
Features and Benefits 10
Package Contents 12
Front Panel Connectors 12
Rear Panel Connectors 13
Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide 15
Step 1: Connecting a Camera or Monitor 15
Step 2: Connecting to the LAN Port 16
Step 3: Connecting Power 17
Step 4: Selecting an IP Address for Your Network 18
1. Add MAC-address to the PC’s ARP routing table: 18
2. Assign the IP address using the ’p ing’ command: 18
Chapter 3 Hardware Installation 19
Connecting Video Sources or Displays 19
Connecting Audio Equipment 20
Connecting Data Terminals 21
Terminal Port 21
Transparent Data Port 21
Connecting External Sensors and Controlling Peripheral Devices 22
Connecting to a LAN 23
Chapter 4 Configuration 25
Configuration using a Terminal 25
Typical Session 25
Command Reference 26
Configuration Using a Web Browser 27
Web-Server Concept 27
VIP Home-Page 28
General Configuration Page 29
Video Configuration Page 33
Audio Configuration Page 35
Alarm Configuration Page 37
Interface Config uration Page 41
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Chapter 5 Typical Applications 43
Displaying Remote Video on a Web Browser 43
Connecting a
Multimedia over LAN Concept using
Intranet vs. Internet Operation 47
VIP transmitter to a VIP receiver 44
Chapter 6 Advanced Features 49
Automatic Connection Feature 49
Video Motion Detection Feature 49
Alarm Notification by Email 50
Firmware Upload 50
Dynamic Allocation of an IP Address using the DHCP Protocol 52
Technical Specification 53
Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility 53
Interfaces 53
Power Adapter 53
Physical Specification 54
Environmental Specification 54
Electromagnetic Emissions & Safety 54
Troubleshooting 55
General Service Remarks 55
Basic Functioning 55
Power LED 55
LAN Link LED 56
Transmit LED 56
Terminal program 56
Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility 56
Troubleshooting Connection Problems 57
Troubleshooting the Video Connection 57
Testing the Audio Connection 58
Restoring the Default Configuration 59
Glossary 61
Index 63
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Purpose
Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of the Hirschmann VIP multimedia LAN
adapter.
The
VIP multimedia LAN adapters provide connectivity for video, audio
and data sources over Ethernet networks using the TCP/IP protocol. The
units are available as encoder units
connection of video sources as cameras for example, or as decoder units
VIP - VRx, providing a video output for direct connection of a monitor.
VIP allows for transport of video, accompanying audio (optional) and
data over Intranets or the Internet.
This manual describes the features of the VIP unit and provides installation
and configuration instructions. When discussing features, functions, or
specifications that apply to both encoder and decoder models, the manual refers to the
VIP unit.
VIP - VTx, featuring a video input for
Audience
Conventions
To configure and install the VIP units, you should have the following background and experience:
• Working knowledge of basic network management con ce pts and
terminology.
• Working knowledge of tools and procedures for installing and operating sensitive electronic equipment.
Special Message Formats
This manual uses the following symbols and notation in order to highlight
special messages:
Wherever this symbol appears certain information is required for correct
configuration and operation. Eventually you need to talk to users, manufacturers of connected equipment or a system administrator in order to
gather the required information.
This symbol marks hints and tips which will make the usage of your
simple and comfortable as possible.
Preface 7
VIP as
All instructions which are acco m pa n ie d by th e sho wn symbol should be
carefully followed in order to avoid potential damage to your
nected equipment and ensure your personal safety.
VIP or con-
Other Conventions
This manual uses the following typographical conventions:
italics Command and directory names.
courier font Screen text, us er-typed command-line entries.
“courier font” User typed string, enter without double quotes.
Initial Caps Menu titles and window and button names.
[Enter] Named keys in text are shown enclosed in square
brackets. The notation [Enter] is used for the Enter key
and the Return key.
[Ctrl]+C Two or more keys that must be pressed simultaneously
are shown in text linked with a plus (+) sign.
ALL CAPS DOS file and directory names.
<courier font> Screen output, dependent on keyboard entry.
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CHAPTER 1 Introduction
For the first time, VIP realizes live video transmission via existing computer
networks. Efficient compression, according to the ITU-T standard H.261,
enables video communication over virtually any TCP/IP connection: local
area networks as well as the Internet (wide area network).
Simply configure an IP address using a standard terminal program or any
Internet Browser and connect
required.
VIP to the Ethernet. That’s all the installation
This chapter will familiarize you with the underlying concept of the
timedia gateway, will provide an overview of the features and will give
examples of typical applications. After an introduction to the front and
back panel connectors, you are in a good positi on to follow the ins tallation
and configuration details given in the succeeding chapters.
Multimedia Gateway Concept
Continuous media such as video and audio are meant to be transported
over dedicated lines, for example coaxial cables. With computer networks
becoming ubiquitous and unde r the umbrella of the Internet, there is a
trend to integrate all sorts of data types into computer networks. This trend
is driven by the request for a single network, yielding significant savings in
reduced costs and simpler installation and management of a single network.
VIP - VTx
Transmitter
VIP mul-
Web Browser
LAN/WAN
VIP - VTx
Transmitter
TCP/IP
Intranet/Internet
VIP - VTx
Transmitter
Figure 1.
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VIP Multimedia Gateway Concept
VIP -SW1 VIP -
Software-Decoder
VIP - VRx
Receiver
or
Monitor
The VIP multimedia gateway was designed, to integrate multimedia data
streams into computer networks based on Ethernet and the TCP/IP protocol suite.
of-use, enabling you to transmit full color live video with accompanying
full-duplex audio and data over standard Ethernet-type networks.
VIP combines state-of-the art compression technology with ease-
VIP comes in two flavors, as a VIP - VTx sender or as a VIP - VRx receiver.
The sender will connect any PAL or NTSC video source to the computer network. Conversely, the receiver will display the video on any standard PAL or
NTSC monitor. Alternatively, video is received via the
software decoder (see separate datasheet) on any PC in the network.
Remote control of peripheral components like pan/tilt/zoom cameras is
facilitated by the bidirectional serial interface. Transmission of full duplex
audio is an option.
From the user’s perspective, video sources such as cameras, are identified
by IP addresses, just like any other equipment connected to a computer
network. As shown in Figure 1, there are 3 choices for display of remote
video streams:
• Web Br owser using any PC on the network
•
VIP -SW1 or VIP -SW1 software application
•
VIP - VRx hardware receiver and attached moni tor
VIP -SW1 or VIP -SW1
Typical Applications
VIP provides a s et of advanced feat ur es for r emot e video surv eill ance and
security: the integrated motion video sensor will setup a connection autonomously when motion in the scene is detected. Pre-alarm history is stored
in a video ring buffer for alarm verification:
• Video surveillance of rooms and buildings
• Remote maintenance of machinery
• Facility managem ent and facility security
Features and Benefits
VIP is a flexible, high- pe rformance, eas y -to-use device that provides a
cost-effective solution for trans mission of live video and audio across Ethernet networks. With a minimum of setup, you can install and use
minutes to realize a great variety of applications. The versatility and performance of
• Live video, audio, and data transmission over computer networks
• Compact autonomous system, no PC required at the sender side
• Easy to use: integrated HTTP server for Browser-based configuration
• High quality, full- motion, full-color live-video, ITU- T H.261 standard
• High video resolution up to 352 x 288 pixels at 25 frames/s (max.)
• Sender and receiv er units available
VIP within
VIP is highlighted by the following list of features:
(Ethernet, TCP/IP)
and display of JPEG-encoded video
compatible
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• Reception and playback via VIP -SW1 or VIP -SW1 software decoder
Eth
t
• Transparent full-duplex data channel (RS232), e.g. for pan/tilt/zoom
camera control
• Full-duplex audio transmission (optional)
• Control input for external sensors, e.g. switch or contact
• Relay output for switching of external devi ces , e.g. d o or entry
• Password protection against unauthorized access
• Integrated video motion sensor for security applications
• Video ring buffer for pre-al arm history
• Autonomous connection setup
• Automatic sending of alarm email messages with attached picture
• Remote control of all internal functions via UDP/IP
• Flash memory for firmware upgrade
• Optional X.21 lea s ed line in terfac e
Camera
erne
UTP
serial interface
VIP
alternatively
relay output
Monitor
control input
Figure 2.
Summarizing,
mission of live video and audio. The use of existing networks yields significant savings in terms of installation (no separate cabling required), toll-free
operation (Intranets), and management (single uniform network).
VIP features and interfaces
VIP enables you to use any existing data network for trans-
Introduction 11
Package Contents
The product package should contain the following items:
VIP - VTx or VIP - VRx unit
•
• AC plug power adapter, 5V DC output
• This manual
Call your distributor or the dealer if there are any wrong, missing, or
damaged parts. Keep the carton, including the original packaging material, to repack the equipment if there is a nee d to return it for repair.
Front Panel Connectors
One of the VIP benefits is compact design, enabling you to install the unit
in the most confined environments, e.g. installation ducts or camera housing. Compact design was made possible in part by placing connectors at
the front and the rear panel. The front panel connectors are dedicated to
the media interfaces, i.e. video, audio and data, and are depi ct ed in Figure 3.
1 2 3 4 5 6
Key:
1 = Green Power LED, blinking when connected to
another
2 = RS-232 transparent data port for connectin g to peripheral equipment
3 = Handset port (only with audio option)
4 = Audio line output (only with audio option)
5 = Audio line input (only with audio option)
6 = Video input (for
Figure 3.
VIP unit
VIP - VTx) or video output (for VIP - VRx)
VIP Front Panel Connectors
VIP -SW1 or
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Note that the audio connectors, (3), (4) and (5), are only functional for
units equipped with the optional audio interface. The model name is
appended by the letter ’A’ for audio in this case:
sending unit with in stalled audio option , w h ere a s
VIP - AVTx denotes a
VIP - AVRx denotes the
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corresponding receiver unit. Otherwise there is no difference in features,
therefore all information given for the basic units
does also apply to the models with integrated audio functionality.
The green power LED will be lit as soon as power is supplied to the unit and
the unit is ready fo r service. During an active connection to a
decoder, or
cate the connection status.
The serial interface for transparent data transmission does only provide
serial send (pin 3) and receive (pin 2) signals and ground (pin 5). No hard-
ware flow control signals are provided.
The handset interface facilitates direct connection of a telephone hand-
set. Note that either the handset or the line interface is active at any given
time. Selection of the interface is described in chapter 4. For a detailed
description of the audio interface refer to chapter 3.
Rear Panel Connectors
On the rear panel of the unit you will find the network interface, a terminal
port for configuration and managem ent, a switching I/O-port and the
power connector, see Figure 4.
VIP - VTx and VIP - VRx
VIP - VRx
VIP -SW1, VIP -SW1 software decoder, the LED will blink to indi-
21 3 4 5 6
Key:
1 = UTP port for connecting
2 = Yellow TX LED for monitoring packet sending over the UTP port
3 = Green LINK LED for link test of UTP connection
4 = RS-232 the serial port of a PC
5 = Signalling input and relay output
6 = Power connector for connecting the AC plug power adapter
Figure 4.
VIP Rear Panel Connectors
VIP to the LAN with UTP cable
The green LINK LED will provide LAN status information: If the LED is on, the
LAN port is properly connected and synchronized to a LAN. The yellow TX
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(Transmit) LED will blink for each packet being transmitted. Note that
packet reception is not signalled.
The RS-232 interface allows for connection to the serial port of a PC for simple configuration and/or operation management functions. The interface
features the full sui t e o f RS-2 3 2 fl o w cont rol signals.
The switching I/ O-p o rt al lo w s for di rect connection of ex ternal signalling
devices, for example knobs or contacts. Also, the relay output facilitates
switching of periphera l device s, for e xamp le l i ghts or el ectr ic door ope ner s.
Note: Use only the supplied AC plug power adapter. If the adapter, the
cable or the connector show any sign of damage, do not use the power
adapter and send it in for repair or replaceme n t. Ne ver atte m pt to interface any other power adapter other than the supplied one.
Refer to chapter 3 for a comprehensive discussion of interfacing peripheral
devices to the
VIP unit.
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CHAPTER 2 Quick Installation Guide
For the fastest route to get your product up and running, just follow the next
4 steps below.
Step 1: Connecting a Camera or Monitor
To connect a camera to the VIP - VTx transmitter use a standard coaxial
cable and plug it into the BNC connector at the front side of the unit. Any
video source with a composite PAL or NTSC output may be used.
In order to connect a monitor to the
coaxial cable and plug it into the BNC connector at the front side of the
unit. Any PAL or NTSC video monitor with a composite PAL or NTSC input
can be connected.
VIP - VRx receiver use a standard
1
2
3
4
Key:
1 = Camera or other video source with composite PAL or NTSC output
2 = Video Monitor with composite PAL or NTSC input
3 =
VIP - VTx transmitter
4 =
VIP - VRx receiver
Figure 5. Connecting a Camera or Monitor
For more information regarding video sources and monitors refer to the
next chapter.
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Step 2: Connecting to the LAN Port
To connect the VIP to the Ethernet network use a standard UTP Cat5 cable
with RJ45 connectors. Plug th is ca ble into the RJ45 receptacle la be lle d
„Ethernet/UTP“ at the rear side of the unit. The connection to a 10BASE-T
network can be made directly or via a hub or switch.
A correct connection is indicated by the green „LINK LED“ next to the RJ45
connector.
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Key:
1 = UTP (10BASE-T) LAN connection to hubs, network, PCs
2 = UTP Cat5-cable
3 =
VIP - VTx transmitter or VIP - VRx rec eiv e r
Figure 6. Connecting to the LAN Port
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Step 3: Connecting Power
After connecting the video source or the monitor and the LAN cable to the
unit, the power adapter has to be attached to the
side into the wall outlet and the secondary side with the small clip into the
unit.
VIP. Plug the primary
When the power adapter is connected correctly to the
power LED at the front side is lit constantly.
VIP, the green
21 3 4
Key:
1 = UTP (10BASE-T) LAN connection to hubs, network, PCs
2 = UTP Cat5-cable
3 =
VIP - VTx transmitter or VIP - VRx receiver
4 = AC plug power adapter
Figure 7. Connecting Power
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Step 4: Selecting an IP Address for Your Network
VIP comes with the default IP address of 192.168.0.1. Before operating
the system inside your own network, a valid IP address needs to be set.
offers 3 convenient ways for configuring IP addresses:
1. Using command line tools, e.g. in a DOS box.
2. Using a terminal program attached at the RS -232 control terminal port.
3. Using a Web Browser.
In the following, IP ad d res s co n f ig ur ati o n us in g comm and line tools is
described in detail. For a description of IP address configuration using a terminal program or a Web Browser refer to chapter 4.
The command line procedure for configuration of an IP address requires
the
VIP to be located in the same subnet as the configuring PC. Two steps
are required:
1. Add MAC-address to the PC’s ARP routing table:
You first have to make the VIP known to the ARP routing table of the PC,
which you are using for the configuration. The ARP routing table links the
hardware or so-ca lled MAC address to the IP address to be configured.
The MAC address of the unit can be found on the bottom label of the unit.
At the command line, in a DOS box, type the following:
VIP
C:\>arp -s "IP address" "MAC address"
For example, the command line
C:\>arp -s 192.168.0.5 00-60-54-04-F5-94
will link the IP address 192.168.0.5, which is the one to be configured, to
the unit’s MAC address 00-60-54-04-F5-94. The command will add an
entry into your PC's ARP table. Check the new entry by typing:
C:\>arp -a
The entry should appear in the displayed list. It is possible, however , that the
PC will not add a new entry into an otherwise empty table. In this case, just
’ping’ any other PC or network device and try again.
2. Assign the IP address using the ’ping’ command:
Step 1 above was required in order to reach the VIP unit to be configured.
The actual configuration of the unit is carried out using the ’ping’ command. By typing
C:\>ping "IP address"
the PC system will send a message (ICMP) to the
the attached IP address and will con figu re itsel f acco rd in gl y. At lea s t one
positive reply should appear on the PC screen. If there are no replies, the
VIP unit is not connected properly or is not located in the same subnet as
your PC. In this case you either have to use another way to configure the IP
address or reconfigure the network arrangement.
VIP unit, which will fin d
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CHAPTER 3 Hardware Installation
The following chapter describes in detail how to connect external devices
to your
Connecting Video Sources or Displays
For connecting a camera to the VIP - VTx transmitter, use a standard
coaxial cable and plug it into the BNC connector at the front panel of the
VIP - VTx. Any camera or other video source, e.g. a VCR with a composite
PAL or NTSC output can be connected. The input accepts color or B&W
sources and automatically detects the standard (PAL or NTSC). When using
VCRs as input source the video quality can be improved by setting the
Input Source in the Video Configuration Page (see chapter 4) to VCR. The
video input is equipped with an internal termination with 75 Ohms.
VIP system.
To connect a monitor to a
and plug it into the BNC connector at the front panel of the
PAL or NTSC video monitor with a composite PAL or NTSC input can be
connected. Moreover a VCR can be connected to store the received
video on a VCR tape.
The default output format is composite PAL. To switch the video output to
composite NTSC set t h e Output Standard in the Video Configuration Page
(see chapter 4) to NTSC.
VIP - VRx receiver use a standard coaxial cable
VIP - VRx. Any
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Connecting Audio Equipment
If the VIP is equipped with the audio option, basically two audio channels
are available, called handset and audi o in/out. Only one of these two
audio interfaces can be active at one time.
Key:
1 = Handset Microphone, positive terminal
2 = Handset Speaker, positive terminal
3 = Handset Speaker, negative terminal
4 = Handset Microphone, ground terminal
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Figure 8. Pin Assignment of the Handset RJ-11 receptable
A handset can be connected to the RJ11 receptacle labelled Handset at
the front panel of the
radio button labelled Handset in the Audio Configuration Page.
The input and output level ranging from 0...100% can also be set in this configuration menu. Moreover, the coding mode at the sending side can be
set using the menu item Coding mode between two different modes or
switched off.
The audio decoder will a utomatically follow the selected audio coding of
the transmitter. In cases where the receiver is not capable of decoding the
selected mode, e.g . sof tw a re de co d er, an automatic so-called fall-back
to the next available audio mode occurs.
The second audio channel is available at the two cinch receptacles
labelled Audio In and Audio Out at the front panel of the
this channel the radio button Line In/Out in the Audio Co n f ig ur ati on Page
has to be selected. The level and coding mode settings apply to this channel in the same manner as describ ed above for the first channel.
VIP. In order to select this audio interface check the
VIP. To choose
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Connecting Data Terminals
VIP features two serial interfaces, at the front and the back pane l respec-
tively. They serve different purposes and cannot be used interchangeably,
as is explained in the fol lo win g :
Terminal Port
For local control and configuration of the VIP unit a data terminal (e.g. a
PC running a standard terminal program) can be connected to the serial
interface labelled Control Terminal on the rear panel. The 9-pin DSUB con-
nector feature s a stand ard RS -232 int erface that can be connecte d to any
PC’s COM-port.
A standard terminal program may be used to communicate with the
The default parameters are set to 19200 baud with 8 bits of data, one stop
bit and no parity bit (8N1).
An online help function can be evoked by typing ’?’ in the terminal win-
dow. For more information on the command set refer to chapter 4.
VIP.
Tra n sparent Data Port
The second serial interface on the front panel of the VIP offers a transpa-
rent serial data channel between the receiver (e.g. COM-port of a PC)
and the
channel are remote control of peripheral equipment, e.g. pan/tilt/zoom
facilities of selected cameras. In addition this channel can be used for
remote control of any external device with a serial interface. The serial
data is transferred in parallel to the video and audio data.
Note that transmission of transparent data is enabled only after a video
connection has been established. Also note that the RS-232 interface for
the transparent data port does not support hardware flow control.
VIP - VTx transmitter. Typical applications for the transparent data
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Connecting External Sensors and Controlling Peripheral Devices
VIP is equipped with an alarm input to be used for external signalling
devices, like door contacts or motion detectors. Switches or contacts can
be connected directly without a separate power supply. The signalling
input is located on the two left pins of the detachable screw terminal (see
Figure 9).
2
1 3
4
Key:
1 = Alarm Input, positive terminal
2 = Alarm Input, ground terminal
3 = Relay Output, Y
4 = Relay Output, Z
Figure 9. Pin Assignment of the I/ O Con n ector
The input is activated by connecting pin1 to pin 2. Triggering of an alarm
may be configured to occur upon closing (=active high) or openi ng
(=active low) the contact between pin 1 and pin 2. Also, alarm action, e.g.
connecting to an alarm IP address or sending an alarm email, can be configured. Refer to chapter 4 for a discussion of the p o ssibilities.
The relay output may be operated interactively, during an active connection, or automatically to coincide with certain events. Again, configuration
items include comprehensive settings of the switching behavior of the relay
(chapter 4).
Typical applications of the relay output are the activation of electric door
openers or the switching of lights and othe r electrical devices. Do not
exceed the maximum rating of 24V/0.5A.
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