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iCanTek iCanServer440R User Manual

iCanServer44R User’s Guide
Rev2.0 (Aug. 2004)
Directions
iCanerver440 is designed for indoor use only. When using iCanServer440R outdoors or in n environment that exceeds the limited range, you must separately use a water-resistant case.
Be careful not to cause any physical damage by dropping or throwing the iCanServer440R A/V Server. Especially keep the A/V server out of reach from children.
Do not disassemble iCanServer440R. You will be excluded from After Service when disassembled.
Use only the power adapter provided with the iCanServer440R.
If you would like to use the iCanServer440R A/V server for security, monitoring, please che ck the legal regulations within the country.
Note
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures :
z Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. z Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. z Connect the equipment into and outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected
z Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Caution
Any changes or modifications in construction of this device which are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Caution
None of the parameters in administrative page should be changed while iCanServer440R is recording video or while you are playing back recorded video from iCanServer440R.
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction............................................................................................................................................6
1.1. Overview..........................................................................................................................6
1.2. Features of iCanServer440R......................................................................................... 6
1.3. Applications of iCanServer440R ...................................................................................7
2. Product Description...............................................................................................................................8
2.1. Contents .......................................................................................................................... 8
2.2. Preview ............................................................................................................................ 8
2.3. Physical description........................................................................................................ 9
2.4. PC Requirements ..........................................................................................................11
2.5 Quick Installation Guide................................................................................................11
3. Connecting the iCanServer440R........................................................................................................14
3.1. Connecting to LAN........................................................................................................14
3.2. Connecting to xDSL Modem........................................................................................ 15
3.3. Connecting to Cable Modem ....................................................................................... 16
4. IP-Installer............................................................................................................................................18
4.1. Main window of IP-Installer ........................................................................................18
5. Configuring the A/V Server in Administrative Mode........................................................................19
5.1. Log On............................................................................................................................19
5.1.1. Using Internet Explorer.............................................................................. 19
5.1.2. Log on from “iNVR”.................................................................................... 19
5.1.3. Controlling DVR ........................................................................................ 20
5.1.4. User ID and Password................................................................................ 20
5.2. Basic Setup....................................................................................................................21
5.3. Network Configuration.................................................................................................24
5.4. User Admin & Time Setup...........................................................................................27
5.5. Sensor & Capture Setup..............................................................................................30
5.6. Alarm Device Setup......................................................................................................31
5.7. Motion Region Setup....................................................................................................32
5.8. PTZ Setup......................................................................................................................34
5.9. Upgrade & Reset...........................................................................................................36
5.10. Status Report..............................................................................................................38
6. Tips for Using iCanServer440R ..........................................................................................................40
6.1. Alarm Input/Output......................................................................................................40
6.2. Trouble Shooting...........................................................................................................42
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6.3. How To Upgrade Your iCanServer440R System.......................................................44
6.4. How to Replace Hard Disk on iCanServer440R........................................................ 45
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1. Introduction
1.1. Overview
The iCanServer440R is a state-of-the-art 4-channel network DVR and A/V server. By combining standard A/V codec technologies such as MPEG4 and ADPCM, embedded web server, embedded streaming server, various network protocols and Hard Disk manipulation technologies, iCanServer440R offers quality service required for a premium grade DVR and A/V server. An example of the operations is : simultaneous video recording, on-line streaming and video playback which no other DVR has ever done before. The iCanServer440R can be connected, controlled and monitored from a remote location through an IP address. iCanServer440R can acquire various analog video data from CCTV cameras, DVD, or TV tuners. Based on Embedded Software Solution the iCanServer440R ensures high performance and stability and provides wide range of applications to the owners. Dual streaming mode provides an ideal environment when low speed network is used for connecting iCanServer440R. This feature assures high quality video recording on the HDD, while providing lower quality on-line streaming data to connected user.
1.2. Features of iCanServer440R
y 4-channel real time Video/Audio streaming based on MPEG-4 video and ADPCM audio. y 4-channel real time Video/Audio recording into own HDD. y 1channel Bidirectional Audio between iCanServer440R and Client PC for two-way
communication
y The viewer assisted recording and playback function s. y 4 Alarm sensor inputs/2 relay outputs y Motion detection – Up to 3 motion detection regions/channel.
Motion detection is considered as an alarm condition that in itiates video recording on the HDD. A brief e-mail message can be sent to the owner upon owner’s selection.
y Resolution :
NTSC : 640x480(still image / small video data), 640x240 (VGA), 320x240 (QVGA), 176x144 PAL/SECAM : 704x576(still image / small video data), 704x288, 352x288 (CIF)
y Remote Software Upgrade over Network y Easy to use and provides convenience to users y Major features of DVR mode operation
¾ Uninterrupted recording mode by overwriting mode when HDD is full ¾ Variety of recording mode(Manual, Scheduled, Event triggered)
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¾ Fast and convenient video search mode (Calendar based, Search filters) ¾ System status display function : Date/Time, Storage mode, Remaining storage space,
etc.
¾ Alarm sensing (sensor and motion detection) and alarm recording. ¾ Powerful user interface program ¾ Compact size : World smallest size 4 channel DVR ¾ Time-Search-Slider Control for moving to arbitrary time while playing back ¾ High data compression ratio. ¾ Quadplex feature - Simultaneous operation of recording, playback, search, and on-
line
¾ Download and store feature of recorded A/V data ¾ Dual streaming feature : This feature is provided to provide high quality video
recording on local HDD while providing low speed on-line streaming video to users connected through low speed network.
¾ Web Hard Disk to store user data
1.3. Applications of iCanServer440R
y Security surveillance (buildings, stores, factories, parking lots, banks, government facilities,
military, etc.)
y Real time Internet broadcasting (resort areas, events, etc.) y Remote monitoring (hospitals, kindergartens, traffic, public areas, etc.) y Teleconference (Bi-directional video conference) y Remote Learning y Weather and environmental observation
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2. Product Description
2.1. Contents
Open the package and check if you have the followings:
Components Description Remarks
iCanServer440R DVR and A/V server
Power adapter
Input : 100~250V 50-60Hz Output : +12V, 2.0A
AC power cable AC 250V, 10A~16A
LAN cable 2m LAN cable – Crossover type
For direct connection
between the server and
PC.
CD Software & User’s Guide
Quick Reference Guide Installation guide
For quick installation of
iCanServer440R.
2.2. Preview
iCanServer440R IP-Installer iNVR
iCanServer440R
Network DVR Server
PC software to allocate an IP
address to the iCanServer440R
PC software to view and record
the A/V streaming data
transmitted from
iCanServer440R and controlling
DVR mode operation of
iCanServer440R.
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2.3. Physical description
2.3.1. Front panel
R
Figure 2-1. Front panel of iCanServer440R
y Status indicator:
There are three status indicator LEDs. They are HDD, LAN and Power from the left.
HDD : HDD lamp lits on when HDD is being accessed.
LAN : Link indicator, continuous green light means that LAN is in normal state. When there
is traffic on the LAN, orange light flickers. Power : Status indicator shows the status of the iCanServer440R in three different colors. 1 Green : The green light indicates that the iCanServer440R is operating properly. If the
green light is continuously on, it means that the iCanServer440R is ready to transmit data via network. If the green light blinks, it means that there is traffic between LAN and iCanServer440R.
2 Red : The red light indicates that the hardware of the iCanServer440R is not operating
properly.
3 Orange : The orange light indicates that the software of the iCanServer440R is not
operating properly.
When applying power to iCanServer440R, power indicator temporarily lights on with red color and then returns to green. This is the normal condition.
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2.3.2. Rear panel
R
Figure 2-2. Rear Panel of iCanServer440R
y Ethernet : 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connector (RJ-45). y Line/Mic In : They are used to connect external audio source or microphone to
iCanServer440R. There are 4 Line/Mic. In connectors.
Use Standard stereo earphone jack for the connection.
y Line Out : It is used for connecting external speakers with built in amplifier. Audio from
remote site is output through Line out in bi-directional audio mode.
Use Standard stereo earphone jack for the connection.
y Video1- Video4 : 4 Video input (composite NTSC, PAL, SECAM) y Terminator : Enable termination by 75 Ohm resister for each video input when switched on.
Leave the terminator to ON position when no other device is sharing the same
video line. If the the specific video is sharing same video with other devices and located at mid position along video line, leave the terminator to OFF position.
y Factory Default Button : It is used for resetting iCanServer440R to shipment state from
factory. Factory Default Button is hidden underneath a tiny
hole located between Video4 and RS-485 connector. Press the button by tools having sharp tip.
y RS-485 and RS-232 : It is used for connection P/T/Z device etc., or testing the iCanServer
Share the same connector pin assignments are Pin 2 – RS-232 In Pin 3 – RS-232 Out Pin 5 – RS-232 GND Pin 8 – RS-485 Negative (-) input Pin 9 – RS-485 Plus (+) input RS-485 is used to connect Pan/Tilt Controller through pin 8 and 9. Pin 8 is -, Pin 9 is +
RS-232 is used for testing. Not for regular usage.
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y Relay out : It is used for connecting external alarm generators such as sirens, flashing light,
etc. When activated, relay output configures a closed circuit. Two Relay outputs(A, B) are provided.
y Alarm Input : There are provisions for 4 alarm sensor device connections. They are used
for connecting external alarm sensors such as the infrared sensors, heat sensor, magnetic sensors, etc.
y Power Connector: Power input of iCanServer440R. 12V/3A
2.4. PC Requirements
AV streaming data from iCanServer440R can be observed through iNVR program which is a viewing & recording program running on a PC. Minimum requirement of the PC is described below:
Items Minimum Recommended
CPU Pentium III 700 Pentium IV 1.2G above
Main Memory 128 MB 256MB above
Operating system
*
Windows 98 SE. Windows 2000 or later
Web browser Internet Explorer 5.0 Internet Explorer 5.0 or later
Resolution 1024 X 768 1600 X 1200
Network 10 Base-T Ethernet 10/100 Base-T Ethernet
* Operating Systems supported : Windows 98 Second edition,
Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (SP 5.0 OVER) Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP Professional / Windows XP Home Edition
2.5 Quick Installation Guide
Brief information for rapid installation is provided in this section. For more detailed information you are recommended to refer to pertinent documentations provided with the product or refer to iCanTek’s home page (
http://www.icantek.com).
1. Install “IP installer” and “iNVR” on your PC.
Detailed information for installing these programs can be found in [IP-Installer User’s
Guide] and [iNVR User’s Guide], respectively.
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2. Assign IP address to iCanServer440R using IP installer. Identify the type of the network environmen t and set up IP address. Detailed process of setting up IP address can be found in [IP-Installer User’s Guide]. If network type is xDSL or Cable modem you need supplementary information provided by your ISP.
3. Connect to iCanServer440R in Administrator Mode for initial parameter set-up.
All parameters are set to factory default state when iCan Server440R is delivered to you. You are asked to configure the system for your environment in administration mode. Detailed information of using administration mode can be found in [5. Configuring the
A/V Server in Administrative Mode]. Among the parameters, the parameters in the
following table should be set-up in proper values. Detailed information for the parameters in Administrator Mode be found in [5. Configuring the A/V Server in Administrative
Mode]
[Note]: Set-up values are preserved even the power is turned off.
Page Parameter Setup value Factory default value
Max Upload
Bandwidth
Set this value lower than allowed upload bandwidth.
10Mbps
Basic
Setup
Max Users
Number of users you want to allow
10users
Administrator name
& password
For safety, you are recommended to change these values from factory default. For new connection, you need to input changed values for corresponding fields. Do not expose these values to others and memorize these values.
Username : root
Password : dw2001
User
Admin &
Time
Setup
Current Time
Input correct time to this field.
2001/1/1
4. Connect the inputs and output signals to iCanServer440R.
iCanServer440R does not function properly if there is no video and audio input. Refer to the following table. You have to connect at least one Video In.
Connectors Function Signal description Number
Video In Input video Analog video outputs from analog 1 to 4
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connector CCTV camera, DVD, TV etc.,
(NTSC/PAL/SECAM)
Line In/Mic Audio in
Microphone or output from audio devices.
1 to 4
Line Out
Audio out for
speaker
When in bi-directional audio mode, Audio signal from remote site is available from this connector. Use speaker with amplifier.
1
Alarm IN
Connecting
Alarm Sensor
IR sensor, Motion Sensor, Smoke Detector…
1 to 4
RLY Output
Connecting
Alarm alerting
device
Siren, Flashing Light… 1 to 2
RS485
PTZ device
control
Output signal controlling PTZ device
5. Video connection to iCanServer440R
You can connect to iCanServer440R in video mode by running “iNVR” program on your PC. Detailed information of using “iNVR” can be found in [iNVR User’s Guide].
You also can connect to iCanServer440R for video and audio streaming via a conventional web browser such as Internet Explorer by typing the IP address assigned to iCanServer440R into the browser.
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3. Connecting the iCanServer440R
iCanServer440R supports LAN, xDSL, and Cable modem. It also support shared IP network where single IP is shared by many devices using IP sharing device. Refer to [IP-Installer User’s
Guide] for details of setting the IP address for the iCanServer440R by using the “IP-Installer”.
3.1. Connecting to LAN
In case of connecting the iCanServer440R to LAN, it is generally connected as follows:
Figure 3-1. Connecting the iCanServer440R to LAN
1. After applying the power, connect the LAN cable and assign an IP address to iCanServer440R by using the IP-Installer.
2. To assign an IP address to the iCanServer440R, run the IP-Installer in the PC connected in the
same subnet as iCanServer440R is connected.
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3. Check if you can receive video data when connecting to iCanServer440R using the viewer program.
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3.2. Connecting to xDSL Modem
1. Apply power and connect the PC and iCanServer440R using crossover LAN cable provided with the system.
2. Setup network parameters by running “IP-Installer.”
Figure 3-2. Direct connection using crossover LAN cable
Regular LAN or crossover
LAN cable
Figure 3-3. Connecting the iCanServer440R to xDSL
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