
MDC-i4280C(CTD) User’s Manual Part 1
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MDC-i4280C(CTD) User’s Manual
Part 1
(Product Overview)
MicroDigital Inc.
www.microdigital.co.kr

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Contents
1. Product Overview ...................................................................................................................... 3
1.1. MicroDigital® ...................................................................................................................... 3
1.2. MDC-i4280C(CTD) ............................................................................................................. 3
1.3. Key Functions of MDC-i4280C(CTD) ................................................................................. 4
1.4. Technical Specification of MDC-i4280C(CTD) ................................................................... 5
1.5. Packing List ........................................................................................................................ 7
2. Hardware Description ................................................................................................................ 8
2.1. MDC-i4280C(CTD) Front Panel View ................................................................................ 8
2.2. MDC-i4280C(CTD) Rear Panel View ................................................................................. 9
2.2.1. CTL Port Description .................................................................................................. 9
3. MDC-i4280C(CTD) HW installation and basic setup ............................................................... 11
3.1. Before installation ............................................................................................................. 11
3.2. Factory Default Condition ................................................................................................. 11
3.3. MDC-i4280C(CTD) Hardware Installation ........................................................................ 11

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1. Product Overview
1.1. MicroDigital®
MicroDigital® is a device which digitizes analog Video from CCD Camera as digital stream and
transmits over Internet.
Users can monitor Video at any places in real time by MS Internet Explorer or Netscape
Communicator without any additional software, if Internet access is possible.
1.2. MDC-i4280C(CTD)
MicroDigital® MDC-i4280C(CTD) is a stand-alone device transmitting Video from built-in Analog
Camera over IP(Internet Protocol) Network.
It can transmit up to 30fps over the existing network such as LAN, leased line, DSL and Cable modem.
You can monitor Video of MDC-i4280C(CTD) through either web browser(MS IE or Netscape
Communicator), if MDC-i4280C(CTD) is connected to Network. MDC-i4280C(CTD) supports Video
compression both Motion-JPEG and H.264 simultaneously so that user can choose appropriate Video
compression for the purpose.
MDC-i4280C(CTD) supports 5 different size and 6 levels of Video quality.
Picture 1 : MDC-i4280C(CTD)

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1.3. Key Functions of MDC-i4280C(CTD)
Standalone device built-in web server
10M/100M Auto Sensing Ethernet
Configure and control device through Web browser
Max 30 fps transmission speed on TCP/IP network
Effective Bandwidth & Bit-rate Control (VBR/CBR) by H.264
Supports Dual Stream (Motion JPEG & H.264)
1ch Voice Encoding / 1ch Voice Decoding
Support Dynamic IP users by IPCCTVDNS server
Support Various PTZ (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) Devices
Support Sensor Input, Digital Output
Support Transparent mode
Built-in 2 way Audio transmission (1ch A-in, 1 A-out)
Encryption function by user authentication
Support Modem (Dial-in, Dial-out)
Image transmission function via FTP, Email

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1.4. Technical Specification of MDC-i4280C(CTD)
Model Name MDC-i4280C(CTD)
Hardware
32bit Embedded CPU
Flash 8Mbytes /SDRAM: 128Mbytes
Linux version 2. 6.xx operating system
Battery backed up real-time clock
Image sensor 1/4” 0.8M Progressive CCD
Lens C / CS mount
Minimum
illumination
0.6Lux (BW, 0.2 Lux)
Video
compression
Motion JPEG
H.264
Max Video Resolution 1024(H) X 768(V)
Max Streaming Speed
25 Frame per second
640(H) X 480(V)
Motion JPEG and H.264 Dual Streaming (Simultaneously)
Controllable frame rate and bandwidth
Image setting
Compression levels: 6 (Motion JPEG) / 6 (H.264)
Color: color, black & white
Voice
APCM 4bit IMA Sampling rates 8KHz Audio
1ch in & 1ch out
10/100BaseT Ethernet auto sensing
IEEE 802.11g Built-in wireless(Option)
Alarm I/O Interface 1 Photo-coupled inputs and 1 Relay output
Audio Support 2way
Audio Comression 8Bit PCM, 8Khz, 8Kbyte / Sec
Audio In / Out 1 In / 1 Out
Video Output 1 loop through analog video outputs
Power Over Ethernet Option
Serial Interface
One serial port for console, modem(PSTN & GSM), serial input/output
device, PTZ
CTL Port is RS-232, RS-485
Max Baudrate: 115200 bit/s
Security features
Multi user level protection for camera access,
PTZ, Alarm I/O
Advanced Service
Up to 15.5M memory for Pre/Post alarm buffer
e-mail, FTP, alarm Buffer by event or schedule
IP notification, Alarm Notification to e-mail,
CGI Call by event or schedule
Built-in Motion detections
Accuracy: 12x12=144 blocks
Motion Sensitivity : -100 ~ 100 : 100 is hypersensitive
Transmit Serial input data transfer with Video
IP notification by e-mail
Management
Configurable by serial, web or telnet
Remote system update via telnet, FTP OR web browser.

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PWR Supply
SMPS input: 100~240VAC, 300mA
Output: DC 12 Volt, 800mA
PWR Consumption DC 12Volt 500 mA
Operating Environment
Temperature : 41° ~ 122°F (5° ~ 50°C)
Humidity : 20 ~ 80% RH(non-condensing)
Users 16 simultaneous users
Installation, management
and maintenance
Installation CD and web-based configuration
Firmware upgrades over HTTP or FTP , firmware available at
www.microdigital.co.kr
Video access from Web
browser
Video access from Web browser
Minimum Web browsing
requirements
Pentium III CPU 500 MHz or higher
Windows XP, 2000, NT4.0*,
Internet Explorer 6.x or later
System integration support
Powerful API for software integration available at
http://www.microdigital.co.kr, including Simple Viewer API, MicroDigital
Control SDK, event trigger data in video stream, embedded scripting
and access to serial port peripherals over HTTP/TCP
User can be installed user program daemon for event notification or
sending image.
Embedded operating system: Linux 2.6
Supported protocols
HTTP, TCP/IP, FTP, Telnet, RARP, PPP, PAP, CHAP, DHCP, SMTP
client(e- mail), NTP, RTP/RTSP
MicroDigital CMS, MicroDigital Software NVR(MDR-IS004)
Table 1 : MDC-i4280C(CTD) Specification

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1.5. Packing List
MDC-i4280C(CTD)’s packing box includes the following items
MDC-i4280C(CTD) 1ea
Power Supply Unit
(Power Cable & SMPS DC12V 0.8A Adapter)
1ea
CD (User’s Manual, installation wizard and Pictures) 1ea
MD-PWE Adapter (To supply to power through the LAN
Cable.)
Option
MD-POE Adapter (To supply to power through the LAN
Cable From POE Router.)
Option
Table 2 : MDC-i4280C(CTD) Packing List
Please check all the listed items are included in your package. For any missing items, please contact
your local distributor.

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2. Hardware Description
2.1. MDC-i4280C(CTD) Front Panel View
Picture 2 : MDC-i4280C(CTD) Front P anel
B A
Name Description
A LENS MOUNT RING Adjustable hand-screw ring for LENS mount
B LENS
C-MOUNT LENS, Only with Lens option separately sold. (IRIS LENS
can be mounted)
Table 3 : MDC-i4280C(CTD) Front Panel Description

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2.2. MDC-i4280C(CTD) Rear Panel View
Picture 3 : MDC-i4280C(CTD) Rear Panel View
A B C D E F G H
Name Description
A Power Conn. 12V DC Power Input port
B
LAN(Tx/Rx) LED
(RED/GREEN)
RED LED – LAN TX/RX(Light blinks when there is data transmission at
the connected LAN.
GREEN LED – LAN LINK(Light blinks when LAN is physically
RED LED - Light blinks when power is provided.)
GREEN LED – Light blinks when IP setup is done.
D Factory Default
This button can reset the factory default settings at the system.
Especially when a user lost his/her admin-password, or when it got any
uncertain faulty operation.
- After reboot the system, wait until hearing two times of beep sound.
- Keep pressing FD button for 5~10 seconds until hearing three times
short beep sound. ACT LED blinks during the process. The system will
reboot automatically when it’s completed.
E MIC Conn. 1ch Audio Input Port
F CTL Conn. CTL Port (RS-485, RS-232, DI, DO)
G SPEAKER Conn. 1ch Audio Output Port
H LAN LAN Connector
Table 4 : MDC-i4280C(CTD) Rear panel Description
2.2.1. CTL Port Description
The following is Pin-out information of CTL Port to connect PTZ or Sensor (DI/DO). Pin number starts
from the left.

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For RS-232 connection for Serial input device, Modem or Console (Hyperterminal.connection),
RXD,TXD and GND are used. For connection to PC, RXD and TXD are used. RXD and TXD should be cross
to communicate properly
Picture 4 : CTL Port Description

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3. MDC-i4280C(CTD) HW installation and basic setup
3.1. Before installation
Read carefully User’s Manual
Check User’s Network (IP Address, Network Mask and default gateway)
Secure IP address for MDC-i4280C(CTD)
3.2. Factory Defaul t Condition
The following table shows the factory default condition. Please refer to this when you need to change
the values on admin menu.
Factory Default Condition
Table 5 : Factory Default Condition
Factory default Admin ID and Password are all lower case letters. You can change the password
with Capital letters.
3.3. MDC-i4280C(CTD) Hardware Installation
Following steps are the physical installation process for MDC-i4280C(CTD).
1. Connect cable to LAN port of MDC-i4280C(CTD).
2. Connect power cable and turn on power of MDC-i4280C(CTD) (Await until booting is finished)

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After that, you need to follow the steps below.
First, Network Configuration by MD-installer.
Second, Camera Configuration by MD-installer or admin-menu.
Third, Service Configuration by MD-installer or admin-menu.
You can configure most settings on Admin menu by Web Browser so you have to configure Network
first.