IndigoVision 6000, VideoBridge 6000 Series Series Manual
VideoBridge
™
6000 Series
Hardware Guide
VideoBridge 6000 (1-port version)
VideoBridge 6000 (4-port version)
VideoBridge 6000 (1-port rack-mounted)
About this document
The document is intended for anyone involved in using and configuring the products. It provides
introductory information as well as instructions on how to connect the VideoBridge 6000 Series to
your network. Any changes or alterations to this document will be posted on the IndigoVision web
site at www.indigovision.com.
Safety Notices
Please observe all safety markings and instructions when using or installing this product.
Do not proceed beyond any of the above notices until you have fully understood the implications.
Legal Considerations
Laws that can vary from country to country may prohibit camera surveillance. Please ensure that the
relevant laws are fully understood for the particular country or region in which you will be operating
this equipment. IndigoVision Ltd. accepts no liability for improper or illegal use of this product.
Copyright
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storage, reproduction, transmission and/or distribution of this manual, or any part of it, may result in
civil and/or criminal proceedings. IndigoVision and VideoBridge are trademarks of IndigoVision Ltd.
and are registered in certain countries. All other product names referred to in this manual are
trademarks of their respective owners. Save as otherwise agreed with IndigoVision Ltd. and/or
IndigoVision Inc., this manual is provided without express representation and/or warranty of any
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disclaim all implied representations, warranties, conditions and/or obligations of every kind in respect
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by applicable laws.
About this document................................................................................... 3
Product Overview ...................................................................................... 4
Product Introduction .......................................................................... 4
Model Naming Conventions .............................................................. 4
VideoBridge 6000 Series Features and Benefits .............................. 4
Configuration .............................................................................................. 5
Serial Port Connection ...................................................................... 5
Initial IP Settings................................................................................ 6
Hardware Description ................................................................................ 6
VideoBridge 6000-4 and 6000-4RM.................................................. 6
Connector Specification
(Front) .......................................................... 6
VideoBridge 6000-4 & 6000-4RM - Connector Specification
(Rear) .. 8
VideoBridge 6000-1..........................................................................12
Connector Specification
(Front) ..........................................................12
VideoBridge 6000-1- Connector Specification
(Rear) ........................13
Hardware Specifications ............................................................................18
VideoBridge 6000-4 and 6000-4RM ................................................18
VideoBridge 6000-1..........................................................................19
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CAUTION! Potential hazard that could damage the product or prevent
proper network function
IMPORTANT NOTICE! Potential hazard that could seriously impair operation
PLEASE NOTE Additional information relating to the current section
• High bandwidth efficiency by utilizing multicast technology
• Offers the flexibility to respond to diverse security applications and network environments
by delivering:
User selectable encode/decode modes
High frame rate video and audio over low bandwidths
Digital recording and high-density storage
Programmable choice of constant video quality or constant network bandwidth modes
Configuration
Serial Port Connection
The VideoBridge device to be configured should be connected as shown in Figure 1. (Figure 1
shows a VideoBridge 6000-4 device.)
Figure 1: Serial Configuration Connection
Before attempting to configure any VideoBridge device using the serial port, you must have access
to a PC with a suitable configuration application installed. This can be IndigoVision’s VideoBridge
CCTV Toolbox or a custom application developed using IndigoVision’s VideoBridge Software
Development Kit (SDK) version 2.6 or higher.
To enable serial programming of the VideoBridge 6000, a suitable serial cable is required. (See page
9 for order details). This cable is supplied with the VideoBridge 6000 Kit.
Once connected, set the parameters as defined in the configuration application to suit your own
network requirements.
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Product Overview
Product Introduction
IndigoVision’s VideoBridge 6000 series is supplied as a single source solution for the transmission,
reception, encoding and decoding of video, audio and data over IP networks. It is capable of being
software configured as a server (encoder) or client (decoder). The VideoBridge 6000 series allows
the user to control, configure, view, record and control the display of video over IP networks. All
functions are user-configurable and compatible with other IndigoVision VideoBridge networked video
components.
VideoBridge 6000 series servers (encoders) digitize and transmit video from a PAL/NTSC video
source eliminating requirements for multiplexors, transmission amplifiers or correction amplifiers.
VideoBridge 6000 series clients (decoders) decode the encoded video audio and data from the
network, decompress the video and audio signals and output either NTSC/PAL composite video and
audio to an analog monitor and suitable audio device. RS232/422 serial data can be accessed via
the built in serial connector.
It is assumed that the user will be utilizing their own applications, developed using IndigoVision’s
VideoBridge Software Development Kit (version 2.6 or higher), or applications supplied or developed
by IndigoVision.
Model Naming Conventions
This guide describes the VideoBridge 6000 Series models. For the purposes of this document, the
models are described as follows:
Model Document Naming Convention
VideoBridge 6000 (1-port) VideoBridge 6000-1
VideoBridge 6000 (4-port) VideoBridge 6000-4
VideoBridge 6000 (4-port rack-mounted) VideoBridge 6000-4RM
Unless otherwise indicated, the term VideoBridge 6000 refers to all three products.
VideoBridge 6000 Series Features and Benefits
Suitable for both small- and large-scale monitoring systems, the VideoBridge 6000 series takes
CCTV opportunities to a new level offering unparalleled system versatility.
• Digitizes video straight from the camera eliminating requirements for multiplexors, transmission
amplifiers or correction amplifier
• High video compression ratios, typically 80:1
• Ease of installation enables rapid deployment of full-featured, remote monitoring systems
offering real-time video and two-way audio recording, management of PTZ functions and Binary
I/O triggers
• Maximizes resources to enable coordinated remote monitoring and communication across
multiple locations using standard network interfaces, including LANs, WANs, wireless networks
and internet communication links
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PLEASE NOTE
You must use serial port #1 to configure the VideoBridge 6000. (Port #1 is always
the port nearer the board surface, that is, the lower port.)
Video Input/Output Sockets
The Video connectors of the VideoBridge 6000 device are standard 75ž, BNC terminated. The BNC
labeled VID_IN4/VID_OUT is available as a video input or a video output depending on how the
device has been programmed.
Audio In/Out
The Line in of the VideoBridge 6000 device should be a 1V p-p signal from a pre-amplified
microphone or from a 1V p-p source. Using a condenser or non-amplified microphone may give an
unacceptable result.
The Line out of the VideoBridge 6000 device is a 1V p-p audio signal and as such is not capable of
driving a speaker directly. This output should be connected to a suitable amplifier, powered speakers
or headphones.
Factory Default Reset
The ‘FD’ (Factory Default) switch on the front panel of the VideoBridge 6000 device resets the
factory default IP, Subnet and Gateway settings of the device. The default position for this switch is
‘In’. To set the factory defaults, set this switch to the ‘Out’ position then power cycle the box. Once
the new settings have been made, the switch should be returned to the ‘In’ position and the box
power cycled for the new settings to take effect.
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Initial IP Settings
By default VideoBridge 6000 series devices
are programmed as H.261 servers with the
following IP properties on delivery:
Before connecting any VideoBridge 6000 series devices to your network, you may need to alter the
IP address of the unit to avoid possible conflicts. It is highly recommended that the initial setting of
the network properties of the device is carried out via the serial port.
Hardware Description
VideoBridge 6000-4 and 6000-4RM
Connector Specification (Front)
Figure 2: VideoBridge 6000-4 Front Panel
Figure 3: VideoBridge 6000-4RM Front Panel (shown rotated 90 degrees)
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Table 2: Video I/O
Table 1: IPProperties
VideoBridge 6000 series
Initial Configuration Server
IP Address 10.5.1.10
Subnet Mask 255.0.0.0
Default Gateway 0.0.0.0
CAUTION!
Please note the IP details shown in Table 1 and confirm your own network settings
before connecting any VideoBridge 6000 series devices to your network.
Programming incompatible IP properties into any VideoBridge device may cause
severe network disruption. Please confirm the suitability of the IP properties to be
used with your network administrator.
Name Type Description
VID IN1 BNC, 75ž terminated Video Input
VID IN2 BNC, 75ž terminated Video Input
VID IN3 BNC, 75ž terminated Video Input
VID IN4/VID OUT BNC, 75ž terminated Video Input/Output
Table 3: Audio I/O
Name Type Description
Line In 3.5 mm jack (stereo type) Audio Input
Line Out 3.5 mm jack (stereo type) Audio Output
Table 4: Reset Switch
Name Type Description
FD Switch Factory Default (reset)
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