KBC H.264 Encoder User Manual

Introduction

System Contents

Equipment Required for Physical

Quick Start

Guide

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Welcome to KBC Networks’ Quick Start Guide for
the H.264 encoder. This document provides
some quick tips on how to get up and running.
For more detailed information see the Downloads
section below.

Features:

• H.264 or MPEG4 selectable compression

encoding

• NTSC/PAL support

• RS-485/422, 232 support

• DI/DO bi-directional contact closure

• Compatibility with KBC MPEG4 decoder in

MPEG4 mode

Downloads

Installation manual
Other features and functions are described in the
unabridged manual:

http://www.kbcnetworks.com/ip­encoder/network-products/ip-encoder

Specification sheet:

http://www.kbcnetworks.com/ip­encoder/network-products/ip-encoder

IP utility:

http://www.kbcnetworks.com/specification­downloads/software

Qty Description

1 H.264/MPEG4 selectable encoder

1 12 Vdc 1500mA power supply

Solid black wire (no white stripe) to GND terminal

Wire with white stripe to 12V terminal

Note: The encoder is not 802.3af / at PoE compliant and

must be powered using the supplied 12Vdc
transformer

Deployment

• Ethernet Cat5 or Cat6 straight-through

cable

• Coaxial cable

• Twisted pair for RS-422/485/232 data

connection

Note: To connect to a KBC decoder, a computer will be

needed to configure the encoder to MPEG4.

Default Settings

IP Address (Static): 192.168.1.100

GUI Access User Name: admin

GUI Access Password: admin

Encoder Type: H.264

Note: If the unit is hard reset to defaults the IP address will

change to dynamic 192.168.0.100 and the ID and
password to access the GUI will be Admin / 123456

Accessing the Encoder

If your computer is set to a static IP on the same
subnet as the encoder, its web browser interface
can be accessed using Internet Explorer (Version

6.0 or above) at http://192.168.1.100 or via the
IP utility link (tool available on the KBC website,
see downloads section of this quick start guide).

Note: Microsoft Internet Explorer v6.0 and above is the

only web browser supported

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Configuring the

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Refer to provided documentation for preset
configuration settings. The following process may be
necessary if purchased as a standalone item or from
distribution stock.

1. To enable video streaming when connected
to a KBC Decoder, the ENC-H-W* encoder
must be set to MPEG4 encoding.

2. Connect an Ethernet straight-through cable
from the “Ethernet” or LAN port of the
encoder to a laptop/PC LAN port.

3. Verify that the static IP address of the
computer is set to 192.168.1.x subnet.

4. Open MS Internet Explorer to access the
encoder on its default 192.168.1.100 IP
address. If multiple units have been
ordered at one time, refer to provided
documentation for correct IP.

Note: Ensure that all other network interface connections

including your WiFi connection and Windows Firewall
are disabled.

5. Enter the following to access the GUI:

ID: admin
Password: admin

6. If connecting to a KBC decoder, select
MPEG4 for the encoding type from the pull
down menu at the top of the video display
page.

7. To configure a custom network setting,
select “Set Up,” click on “Connection Type”

8. Select “Static IP Address,” configure the
desired network setting and click “Apply”

9. Select “System” from the menu on the left
to view the expanded option selections.
Click “Save/Reboot”

LED Status Description

PWR ON Power is supplied to the unit

OFF No power to the unit

RX ON Wiring or other data error

TX

FLASH Receiving communication from

OFF Normal state activity unless PTZ

FLASH Transmitting communication to

OFF Normal state activity

the decoder

controls are being transmitted
from the decoder side.

the decoder side. Should only
flash in 4-wire bi-directional
communication.

Ethernet RJ45 LAN Port Status LEDs

Each RJ45 Ethernet port has two indicators. The yellow
lamp indicates port speed, and the green lamp indicates
port link state.

Yellow

Green

ON Full duplex link

OFF

ON Effective network connection has

FLASH Data traffic is passing through

OFF No effective network connection

Half duplex link or no connection

been established for the port

the port

has been established for the port

Data Configuration

RS-485/422: TX+ (1) to Camera RX+, TX- (2) to Camera RX­RS232: Transmit to Encoder TX+ (1), Receive to Encoder RX+ (3)

Dip Switch Positions:

RS-485/422 RS-232

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Default 1-4 OFF, 5-8 ON | 1-4 ON, 5-8 OFF

Advanced Operation

Other features and functions are described in the
complete operations manual available online.

Need to Hard Reset the Device?

Power the unit down, then hold in the small
brown button next to the 12VDC input while the
unit is powering on. Hold the button for 20
seconds then release. During this process, you
will see the red power LED flash on then turn off
for 15 seconds, release the button one second
after the red lamp flashes on again. The unit will
then be re-accessible on its new defaulted IP at

192.168.0.100.

Need Help/Troubleshooting?

Visit our website http://www.kbcnetworks.com or
contact your nearest KBC office or dealer:

APAC:

Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

EMEA:

Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

USA:

Phone: [phone]
Toll Free: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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