Optiview Enterprise User Manual

Operation

Manual

Version 8.1.08

Digital Video Servers

Enterprise Series

Professional Digital

IP Video Server/Camera

1 – 4 Channels

(with Wireless A/P option)

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Table of Contents

Page

Features and Functions of IP Video Server/Camera

Installation and Configuration of the IP Server/Camera with HyperTerminal

Configure the IP Video Server through Remote Client Software

Configure the IP Video Server through WinCap Software

Connecting to the DVR via Web browser, Internet Explorer

Server Parameter Setup Menu

Channel Parameter Setup Menu

How To Send video from the IP server/camera to the main DVR Server

IP Server Wiring Interface Definition

Configuring the Wireless Access Point/Bridge

1.1 Initial Wiring Setup to Configure Wireless Access Point/Bridge

1.2 Ethernet cable water proof kit Install Guide

1.3 Mounting Install Guide

Understanding the Hardware and Configuration

 Wiring Block Diagram

 Wireless Access Point/Bridge Router Mode: Web configuration

 Web Configuration Menu

 Password Setup

 TCP/IP (LAN Setup)

 Wireless Settings

Features and Specifications: Access Point/Client Bridge IP Video Server

Features and Specifications: IP Video Server/Camera

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I. Features and Functions of the Digital Video Server

1. Front Panel

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1.1 TX/RX LED indicator – indicates transmit/receive signals

1.2 Link Led indicator – indicates Ethernet link/connection with the network

1.3 PWR indicator – indicates power ON/OFF

1.4 Reset switch – clears the network information such as IP, Gateway etc…(available only on older models)

2. Back Panel

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2.1. Power Supply input – 5 or 12 Volts DC input (depending on model)

2.2. UTP – Ethernet port for the network connection

2.3. Data OUT – alarm or sensor signal output port

2.4. Data IN – alarm or sensor signal input port

2.5. RS485 – RS485 communication signal port (Use orange and

orange/white from a CAT5 cable for PTZ cameras)

2.6. RS232 – RS232 communication signal port. Also used to configure IP information for the device

2.7. Video IN – video input port

2.8. Audio IN – audio input port, one per video input channel

2.9. LINE IN – optional audio input

2.10. LINE OUT – optional audio output

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II. Installation of the Device

DB9 Connector to go to PC Serial Port

RJ45 connector to go to RS232 port of the Video Server

1. Simple Block Diagram of the Digital Video Server

2. Configuring IP Settings through the Hyper-terminal connection

2.1 Connect the RJ45-to-DB9 connector to the Video Server.

The DB9 goes into the Serial port COM1 on a PC, while the RJ45 connector goes into the RS232 port on the DVS (Digital Video Server). Com port may not always be COM1 on a PC. Please check with your local PC configuration for correct selection of COM port.

2.2 Turn ON the Video Server, and press the Reset Switch at the front panel. Turn

OFF/ON the DVS again. Skip this step if your unit does not have a reset switch.

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2.3 On the PC, open the Hyper-terminal program. Click on Start, RUN and then type in

hypertrm.exe Click OK.

2.4 Enter any name for the connection, such as ―VideoServer‖ and click OK.

2.5 Select the COM port to be used for the connection. Every PC has different COM

port number assigned to their serial port. Please check your local PC configuration or consult your local PC manual.

2.6 Configure the settings; set the settings as shown below:

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Click OK when done.

2.7 Setting the IP Information - Press Enter on the keyboard, there will be a  or #

sign appearing on the screen. Type in the word help, and then press enter. This will provide you a list of command you can use setting up the network settings on the server. See below for the list of commands to follow on this task:

Note: The commands are caps sensitive; follow exactly how it appears on this example.

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2.8 Set IP Information on the DVS

Values shown here is only an example. Follow the IP address scheme on your own Local Area Network (LAN). Consult your local IT staff or your Internet Service Provider as to what IP address information you are going to use on this task.

To Set IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and Port

 setIp 192.168.1.200:255.255.255.0 setGateway 192.168.1.1 setPort 5000 exit

Close the Hyper-terminal program and restart the Video server after the settings has been set up.

3. Configure the IP Video Server through Remote Client Software

3.1 You can use these default IP settings as a starting point to connect them to your

local PC and reset these IP settings by using Remote Client software to change IP information that will work for your own local network.

1.1.1 Change the IP information of your local PC used to configure the Wireless

IP kit. Your PC IP address should be within the same range as that of the Wireless IP Kit. You local PC must be connected to the same router/hub where the Wireless IP kit is also connected.

1.1.2 Make sure you have excellent network connectivity between the local PC

and the Wireless IP Kit. On your local PC,

Step1

step 2

Step 3: Type the command ping followed by IP address of the IP video server. (Note: The IP address shown here is an example only and may or may not be your actual IP address).

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1.2 Use the remote client software of the Video Server to connect to the Video

server. Once connected, you will be able to have the option to make changes to the IP settings of the Video Server. Please refer to the Remote Client Manual for details.

4. Configure the IP Video Server through WinCap Software

4.1 Using WinPcap Software: the software will search the VR Enterprise IP video servers/cameras, whether the IP address of the IP Video server/camera is within or outside the IP address range of the existing network.

4.1.1 Install the WinPcap software on your local PC. (The software is only

supported by Windows 2000 and XP).

4.1.2 From the same unzipped folder, double click on sadpdlg.exe, press

“Enter” to run the IP camera search application.

4.2

Software interface will show all the IP cameras/servers found on your network. In order to change the IP settings of a unit, highlight the server/camera using your mouse.

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Default login name: admin Password: 12345 Default port: 8000

4.3

IP address and subnet mask information will now be active in the text box and ready for editing. Change these two IP information (IP address and Subnet Mask) based on your local network setup. Please consult your local IT staff or Internet Service Provider as to what IP address information you are going to use for your IP video server/camera.

5. Remote Connection to Digital Video Server via Internet Explorer

5.1 Connecting to the DVR via Web browser, Internet Explorer*

Once the IP information has been setup on the Video Server and the unit is physically connected to the network. Open the IE on a PC and type in the local IP address on the browser’s address box to remotely connect to the video server. A local IP address usually starts like 192.168.1.xxx or 10.0.0.xxxx.

* Note that this section (4.1) is only applicable locally, meaning accessing your DVR within your local area network.

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Select and double click a camera channel number to connect to it remotely. Double click the top Server name to connect to all cameras from the Video Server. A camera number can be displayed on any one of the screen display partition. Simply select a partition from the display screen and double click a camera from this channel connector to connect to the camera. To disconnect a currently connected camera, double click on the channel number in order to disconnect.

5.2 Functionalities of the Web User Interface:

5.2.a. - Select the number of display partition you

prefer, from single screen up to 16-partition screen display. Using a mouse, point and click to one of the display partition to select a window screen. A currently selected display partition has a green color square around it. You will then go to Channel Selector as shown below to double click a camera number to connect to it and have it displayed on the window you’ve just selected.

5.2.b. Channel Connector

5.2.c PTZ Camera Control Board - remotely controls the connected PTZ camera

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Controls the up, down , left and right movement of the PTZ camera

Sets the movement speed of the camera

Zooms in/out on a subject Adjust the focus Adjust the Iris

5.2.d. - An option to have a voice chat with the other remote user. Speakers

and microphone must be provided and connected to the Digital Video Server and the local PC.

5.2.e.

Config- Remotely configures the system settings of the Digital Video Server. The graphical user interface (GUI) for the ―Config‖ is shown below:

5.2.f Capturing Image – captures image on currently highlighted camera

window. Use your mouse to left click on a camera window, and then click on this icon to capture the snapshot of the image you are viewing. The directory of the snapshot file will be given to you on a prompt window.

5.2.g. Logout – logs a user out of the Video Server.

5.2.i. Information box – generally gives your local CPU

usage rate depending on how many cameras are remotely connected and the user account in use.

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