Hitron HEV0118H User Manual

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H.264 Network Transmitter

User’s Manual

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Model : HEV0118H

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WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PROCUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT INSERT ANY METALLIC OBJECT THROUGH THE VENTILATION GRILLS OR OTHER OPENNINGS ON THE EQUIPMENT.

CAUTION

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the liter ature accompanying the appliance.

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

INFORMATION TO THE USER: 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 WIT H 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.

INFORMATION TO THE USER: THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TESTED AND FOUND

CAUTION: CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY

RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER'S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

THIS CLASS A DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE DE LA CLASSE A SET CONFORME A LA NORME NMB-003 DU

CANADA.

CE COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

W ARNING: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio

interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s

instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce he at.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appa ratu s.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table

specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. CAUTION – THESE SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR USE BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT PERFORM ANY SERVICING OTHER THAN THAT CONTAINED IN THE OP ERATING INSTRUCTI ONS UNLESS YOU QRE QUALIFIED TO DO SO.

16.

Use satisfy clause 2.5 of IEC60950-1/UL60950-1 or Certified/Listed

Class 2 power source only.

17. ITE is to be connected only to PoE networks without routing to the outside plant.

Table of Contents

1. Product Description……………………………………………………………………………………………… …6

2. Installation……………………………………………………..........................…………..…………………9

3. Operation……………………………………………………………………………………………………….….10

3.1

Access from a browser ……………………………………………………………………………… .….10

3.2 Access from the internet ………………………………………………………………………………..11

3.3 Setting the admin password over a secure connection…………………………….…….…11

3.4 Live View Page ………………………………………………………………………………………………12

3.5 Setup...………………………………………………………………………………………………………...14

3.5.1 Basic Configuration…………………………………………………………………….…………...14

3.5.1.1 Users…………………………………………………………………………………….………...14

3.5.1.2 Network……………………………………………………………………………….…………...15

3.5.1.3 Video & Image..……………………………………………….……………………………...16

3.5.1.4 Audio..…..……………………………………………………….……………………………....19

3.5.1.5 Date & Time….……………………………………………………………………….………...20

3.5.2 Live View..………….………..……………………………………………………………………....21

3.5.3 Video & Image..……………. .……………………………………………………………………....22

3.5.4 Audio..……………………………….………………………………………………………………....26

3.5.5 Event.……………………………….………………………………………………………………....27

3.5.5.1 Event In..………………………………………………………….…………………………....27

3.5.5.1 Event Out..……………………………………………………….…………………………....32

3.5.5.1 Event Map..……………………………………………………….…………………………....39

3.5.6 Device..……………………………….………………………………………………………………... 41

3.5.7 System……………………………………………………………………………………….………...43

3.5.7.1 Security..…………………………………………………………….…………………………....43

3.5.7.2 Date & Time..…………………………………………………………………….………….....46

3.5.7.3 Network..……………………………………………………………………….…………….....47

3.5.7.4 Language..……………….…………………………………….……………………………......54

3.5.7.5 Maintenance..……………..………………………………….…..........................…....55

3.5.7.6 Support............……………………………………….........................….…………....56

3.5.7.7 About..………………………..…………………………………………………….….………....56

3.6 PTZ Control......……………….……..…………………………………………………….….………....57

3.7 Help…………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………....58

3.8 Resetting to the factory default settings………………….…………………………………….... 59

4. Appendix ……………………………………………………………..……………………………………….……60

4.1. Troubleshooting.…………………………...………………………………………………….…….……60

4.2. Preventive Maintenance..………………………..........................….…………………….……60

4.3. Product Specification…..………………………………………………………………..….….....……61

1. Product Description

This manual applies to the Network Transmitter.

The Network Transmitter supports the network service for an existing analog camera. An analog image entered can be monitored on a real-time screen regardless of distances and locations. By using its dedicated program, many users are able to have an access to the Network Transmitter at once or a single user can monitor various network transmitters at the same time. It also enables users to play, store and retrieve a monitoring image by using a PC. All the settings and real-time monitoring screens are also provided through an access to the web.

The Network Transmitter is a one-port video transmitter including two-way audio, fully featured for security surveillance and remote monitoring needs. It is based on the DSP compression chip, and can digitize one analog video source and make it available on the network as real-time, full frame rate Motion JPEG and H.264 (or MPEG-4) video streams.

The Network Transmitter is equipped with RS-485 port for connecting third party PTZ systems. The alarm input and alarm output can be used to connect various third party devices, such as, door sensors and alarm bells.

Components

The system comes with the following components:

Network Transmitter unit Installation CD User’s Guide

Mounting Bracket Mounting Screws

Note: Check your package to make sure that you received the complete system, including all components shown above.

Key Features

• Brilliant video quality The Network Transmitter offers the highly efficient H.264 video compression, which drastically reduces bandwidth and storage requirements without compromising image quality. Motion JPEG is also supported for increased flexibility.

• Dual streams The Network Transmitter can deliver dual video streams simultaneously at full frame rate in all resolutions up to D1 (720x480 in NTSC, 720x576 in PAL) using Motion JPEG and H.264 (or MPEG-4). This means that several video streams can be configured with different compression formats, resolutions and frame rates for different needs.

• Image setting adjustment The Network Transmitter also enables users to adjust image settings such as contrast, brightness and saturation to improve images before encoding takes place.

• Intelligent video capabilities The Network Transmitter includes intelligent capabilities such as enhanced video motion detection. The encoder’s external inputs and outputs can be connected to devices such as sensors and relays, enabling the system to react to alarms and activate lights or open/close doors.

• Power over Ethernet Support for Power over Ethernet (IEEE802.3af) enables the unit, as well as the analog camera that is connected to it, to receive power through the same cable as for data transmission. This makes for easy installation since no power outlet is needed.

• Audio support and USB port The Network Transmitter also supports two-way audio and has an USB port for local recording or system upgrade.

• Improved Security The Network Transmitter

logs all user access, and lists currently connected users. Also, its

full frame rate video can be provided over HTTPS.

Overview

• Front Panel

NO Function Description

1 USB

One USB port is provided to connect external USB

memory stick for archiving video or system upgrade. 2 Reset Button Press this button to restore the factory default settings 3 Network Indicator Lights when a remote user is connected to the unit.

4 Power Indicator

Lights when the power is on.

Steady amber durin

booting and flash amber durin

factory default.

Steady green for normal operation and steady red fo

failed upgrade.

• Rear Panel

NO Function Description

Power adaptor connector

Connects the supplied power adapter or an external

power supply 12V DC or 24V AC, max. 5W. 2

Network connector(PoE)

RJ-45 port compatible with 10/100Mbps, which have a

PoE function. 3 8-pin I/O terminal Connects RS485, alarm input and output.

4 Audio In/Out

Connects the port to the microphone and speaker, which

have an amplifier function. 5 Video In/Out Connects the video input and output.

2. Installation

For the operation of the Network Transmitter, it is necessary to connect a network cable for data transmission, power connection from supplied power adapter and connect a general analog camera. Depending on operation methods, it is possible to connect an alarm cable or audio cable additionally. For its fixation on different locations, please consult with an installer.

Network Connection

The Network Transmitter supports the operation through the network. Therefore, it is necessary to connect a standard RJ-45 cable to it. Generally a cross-over cable is used for directly connection to PC, while a direct cable is used for connection to a hub.

IP Assignment

When a camera, Encoder or Decoder is first connected to the network it has no IP address. So, it is necessary to allocate an IP address to the device with the “Smart Manager” utility on the CD.

1. Connect the Network Transmitter / device to the network and power up.

2. Start Smart Manager utility (All Programs> Smart Manager > SmartManager), the main window will be displayed, after a short while any network devices connected to the network will be displayed in the list.

3. Select the Network Transmitter on the list and click the right button of the mouse. You can see the popup menu as below.

4. Selecting the “Assign IP” in the popup menu displays the following window. Enter a proper IP address and click the OK button.

The description of each field for the connection in the SmartManager window status follows.

: Available for connection to the camera : Loading settings information of video after connecting the camera. : Connectable to the camera but fixed security settings (password) : Unavailable for connection to the camera (PC can not access relevant IP Address)

Note: For more information, refer to the Smart Manger User’s Manual.

3. Operation

The Network Transmitter can be used with Windows operating system and browsers. The recommended browsers are Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox and Google Chrome with Windows.

Notes: To view streaming video in Microsoft Internet Explorer, set your browser to allow ActiveX controls.

3.1 Access from a browser

1. Start a browser (Internet Explorer).

2. Enter the IP address or host name of the Network Transmitter in the Location / Address field of your browser.

3. You can see a starting page. Click Live View or Setup to enter web page.

4. The encoder’s Live View page appears in your browser.

3.2. Access from the internet

Access from the internet Once connected, the Network Transmitter is accessible on your local network (LAN). To access the video encoder from the Internet you must configure your broadband router to allow incoming data traffic to the video encoder. To do this, enable the NAT-traversal feature, which will attempt to automatically configure the router to allow access to the video encoder. This is enabled from Setup>Sy stem>Network>NAT.

For more information, please see NAT traversal (port mapping) for IPv4, on page 46.

3.3 Setting the admin password over a secure connection

To g

ain access to the product, the password for

he default administrator user must be set. This is done in the “Admin Password” dialog, which is displayed when the network transmitter is accessed for the setup at the first time. Enter

our admin name and password, set by the

administrator.

Note: The default administrator username and password is “admin”. If the password is lost, the Network Camera must be reset to the factory default settings. See “3.8 Resetting to the Factory Default Settin

gs”

To prevent network eavesdropping when setting the admin password, this can be done via

an encrypted HTTPS connection, which requires an HTTPS certificate (see note below). To set the password via a standard HTTP connection, enter it directly in the first dialog

shown below. To set the password via an encrypted HTTPS connection, see Setup>System >Security>HTTPS, on page 44.

Note: HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL) is a protocol used to encrypt the traffic between web browsers and servers. The HTTPS certificate controls the encrypted exchange of information. The default administrator user cannot be deleted.

3.4 Live View Page

he live view page comes in eight screen modes like 704x480(576), 704x240(288), 352x240(288), 176x120(144), 640x480, 320x240, and 160x120. Users are allowed to select the most suitable one out of

hose modes. Please, adjust the mode in accordance with your PC specifications and monitorin

purposes.

• General controls

The video drop-down list allows you to select a customized or preprogrammed video stream on the live view page. Stream profiles are configured under Setup > Basic Configuration > Video & Image. See Basic Configuration, on page 15 for more information.

The resolution drop-down list allows you to select the most suitable

one out of video resolutions to be displayed on live view page.

The protocol drop-down list allows you to select which combination of protocols and methods to use depends on your viewing requirements, and on the properties of your network.

The preset drop-down list allows you to select the preset number for the

PTZ camera being used. This icon is inactivated if the PTZ settings are not set.

• Control toolbar

The live viewer toolbar is available in the web browser page only. It displays the following buttons:

The Stop button stops the video stream being played. Pressing the key again toggles the start and stop. The Start button connects to the network transmitter or start playing a video stream.

The Pause button pause the video stream being played.

The Snapshot button takes a snapshot of the current image. The location where the image is saved can be specified.

The Digital Zoom button activates a zoom-in or zoom-out function for video image on the live screen.

The Full Screen button causes the video image to fill the entire screen area. No other windows will be visible. Press the 'Esc' button on the computer keyboard to cancel full screen view.

The Manual Trigger button activates a pop-up window to manually start or stop the

event.

The PTZ button activates a pop-up window for Pan, Tilt and Zoom control.

Use this scale to control the volume of the speakers. Use this scale to control the volume of the microphone. Use this scale to control the volume of the speakers and microphones.

• Pan/Tilt/Zoom controls If the Network Transmitter has been appropriately conf igured, the Live View page displays

the controls available for the installed Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) device. The administrator can enable/disable the controls for specified users.

Please see “3.6 PTZ Control” for more information.

• Video and Audio Streams The video encoder provides several images and video stream formats. Your requirements

and the properties of your network will determine the type you use.

The Live View page in the video encoder provides access to H.264, MPEG-4 and Motion JPEG video streams, and to the list of available video streams. Other applications and clients can also access these video streams/images directly, without going via the Live View page.

3.5 Setup

This section describes how to configure the network transmitter, and is intended for product Administrators, who have unrestricted access to all the Setup tools; and Operators, who have access to the settings for Basic, Live View, Video & Image, Audio, Event, and System Configuration.

You can configure the network transmitter by clicking Setup in the top right-hand corner of the Live View page. Click on this page to access the online help that explains the setup tools.

hen accessing the Network Transmitter for the

irst time, the “Admin Password” dialog appears. Enter your admin name and password, set by the administrator.

Note: If the password is lost, the Network Camera must be reset to the factory default settin

s. See “3.8 Resetting to the Factory

Default Settin

gs”

3.5.1 Basic Configuration

3.5.1.1 Users

User access control is enabled by default. An administrator can set up other users, by giving these user names and passwords. It is also possible to allow anonymous viewer login,

means that anybody may access the Live View page, as described below:

which

The user list displays the authorized users and user groups (levels):

User Group Authority

Guest

Provides the lowest level of access, which only allows access to the Live View page.

Operator

An operator can view the Live View page, create and modify events, and adjust certain other settings. Operators have no access to System Options.

Administrator

An administrator has unrestricted access to the Setup tools and can determine the registration of all other users.

• Enable anonymous viewer login: Check the box to use the webcasting features. Refer to

“3.5.3 Video & Image” for more details.

3.5.1.2 Network

The network transmitter support both IP version 4 and IP version 6. Both versions may be enabled simultaneously, and at least one version must always be enabled. When using IPv4, the IP address for the video encoder can be set automatically via DHCP, or a static IP address can be set manually. If IPv6 is enabled, the video encoders receive an IP address according to the configuration in the network router. There is also the option of using the Internet Dynamic DNS Service. For more information on setting the IP address, please see Setup> System>Security>Network.

• Obtain IP address via DHCP - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a protocol

that lets network administrators centrally manage and automate the assignment of IP

addresses on a network. DHCP is enabled by default. Although a DHCP server is mostly used to set an IP address dynamically, it is also possible to use it to set a static, known IP address for a particular MAC address.

• Use the following IP address - To use a static IP address for the Network Transmitter, check the radio button and then make the following settings:

-. IP address - Specify a unique IP address for your Network Transmitter.

-. Subnet mask - Specify the mask for the subnet the Network Transmitter is located on.

-. Default router - Specify the IP address of the default router (gateway) used for connecting devices attached to different networks and network segments.

Note:

1. DHCP should only be enabled if using dynamic IP address notification (see below), or if your DHCP server can update a DNS server, which then allows you to access the Network Transmitter by name (host name). If DHCP is enabled and you cannot access the unit, you may have to reset it to the factory default settings and then perform the installation again.

2. The ARP/Ping service is automatically disabled two minutes after the unit is started, or

as soon as an IP address is set.

3. Pinging the unit is still possible when this service is disabled.

3.5.1.3 Video & Image

• Video Setting

-. Codec The codec settings are separated into MPEG4 and H.264. H.264 is a

lso known as MPEG-4 Part 10. This is the new generation compression standard for digital video. This function offers higher video resolution than Motion JPEG or MPEG-4 at the same bit rate and bandwidth, or the same quality video at a lower bit rate.

-. Profile There are 4 pre-programmed stream profiles available for quick set-up. Choose the form of video encoding you wish to use from the drop-down list: * H.264 MP(Main Profile):

Primarily for low-cost applications that requires additional error robustness, this profile is used rarely in videoconferencing and mobile applications, it does add additional error resilience tools to the Constrained Baseline Profile. The importance of this profile is fading after the Constrained Baseline Profile has been defined.

* H.264 BP(Base Profile):

Originally intended as the mainstream consumer profile for broadcast and storage applications, the importance of this profile faded when the High profile was developed for those applications.

* MPEG4 SP(Simple Profile):

Mostly aimed for use in situations where low bit rate and low resolution are mandated by other conditions of the applications, like network bandwidth, device size etc .

* MPEG4 ASP(Advanced Simple Profile):

Its notable technical features relative to the Simple Profile, which is roughly similar to H.263, including "MPEG"-style quantization, interlaced video, B pictures (also known as B Frames), Quarter Pixel motion compensation (Qpel), Global motion compensation (GMC).

-. Resolution It enables users to determine a basic screen size when having an access through the Web Browser or PC program. The screen size control comes in seven modes like 4CIF(704x480), 2CIF(704x240), CIF(352x240), QCIF(176x120), VGA(640x480), QVGA(320x240), and QQVGA(160x120). Users can reset the selected screen size anytime while monitoring the screen on a real-time basis.

-. Bitrate control Limiting the maximum bit rate helps control the bandwidth used by the H.264 or MPEG-4 video stream. Leaving the Maximum bit rate as unlimited maintains consistently good image quality but increases bandwidth usage when there is more activity in the image. Limiting the bit rate to a defined value prevents excessive bandwidth usage, but images are lost when the limit is exceeded. Note that the maximum bit rate can be used for both variable and constant bit rates.

The bitrate can be set as Variable Bit Rate (VBR) or Constant Bit Rate (CBR). VBR adjusts the bit rate according to the image complexity, using up bandwidth for increased activity in the image, and less for lower activity in the monitored area. CBR allows you to set a fixed target bitrate that consumes a predictable amount of bandwidth. As the bit rate would usually need to increase for increased image activity,

but in this case cannot, the frame rate and image quality are affected negatively. To partly compensate for this, it is possible to prioritize either the frame rate or the image quality whenever the bit rate needs to be increased. Not setting a priority means the frame rate and image quality are equally affected.

-. Compression When it is necessary to adjust a smooth transmission status according to network situations, users can increase the compressibility to carry out the network transmission stably. On the other hand, when it is necessary to maintain a detailed monitoring screen by enhancing the image quality, users can do so by decreasing the compressibility. In ease case, please adjust this function according to the network status and monitoring purposes. The default is 2000(Kbps).

-. Framerate Upon the real-time play, users should select a frame refresh rate per second. If the rate is high, the image will become smooth. On the other hand, if the rate is low, the image will not be natural but it can reduce a network load.

-. GOP size Select the GOP(Group of Picture) size. If users want to have a high quality of fast image one by one, please decrease the value. For the purpose of general monitoring, please do not change a basic value. Such act may cause a problem to the system performance. For the details of GOP setting, please contact the service center.

• Image Setting Sometimes the image size is large due to low light or complex scenery. Adjusting the

frame rate and quality helps to control the bandwidth and storage used by the Motion JPEG video stream in these situations. Limiting the frame rate and quality optimizes bandwidth and storage usage, but may give poor image quality. To prevent increased bandwidth and storage usage, the Resolution, Frame rate, and Frame Quality should be set to an optimal value.

-. JPEG resolution Same as the video settings.

-. JPEG framerate Same as the video settings.

-. JPEG quality Select the picture quality. If users want to have a high quality of fast image one by one, please decrease the value. For the purpose of general monitoring, please do not change a basic value. Such act may cause a problem to the system performance.

When satisfied with the settings, click Save, or click Reset to revert to previously saved settings.

3.5.1.4 Audio

The Network Transmitter can transmit audio to other clients using an external microphone and can play audio received from other clients by attaching a speaker. The Setup page has an additional menu item called Audio, which allows different audio configurations, such as, full duplex, and simplex.

• Audio Setting

-. Enable audio Check the box to enable audio in the video stream.

-. Compression type Select the desired audio Compression format, G726.

-. Sample rate Select the required Sample rate (number of times per second the sound is sampled). The higher the sample rate, the better the audio quality and the greate r the bandwidth required.

-. Sound bitrate Depending on the selected encoding, set the desired audio quality (bitrate). The settings affect the available bandwidth and the required audio quality.

• Audio Input Audio from an external line source can be connected to the Line/Mic in jack of the network transmitter.

-. Input volume

If there are problems with the sound input being too low or high, it is possible to adjust

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