ZN-T9000A ZN-R9000 ZN-R9000A ZN-L9210 ZN-LN9039 ZN-LN9048 ZN-C9000

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1 ETHERNET WEB-SERVERS, MPEG-4 ZN-T9000 transmitter without audio ZN-T9000A ZN-R9000 ZN-R9000A ZN-L9210 ZN-LN9039 ZN-LN9048 ZN-C9000 transmitter with audio receiver without audio receiver with audio all-in-one colour camera all-in-one Day&Night camera all-in-one Day&Night camera CS-mount camera INSTRUCTION MANUAL -ENG 0

2 Copyright This user guide is the intellectual property of CBC (EUROPE) Ltd. and is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted for any purpose, by whatever means, electronic or mechanical, without the express written permission of CBC (EUROPE) Ltd. Release: September 2006 This user guide has been compiled with great care and the information it contains has been thoroughly verified. The text was complete and correct at the time of printing. The ongoing development of the products may mean that the content of the user guide can change without notice. CBC (EUROPE) Ltd. devices accepts no liability for damage resulting directly or indirectly from faults, incompleteness or discrepancies between the user guide and the product described. Trademarks All hardware and software product names used in this document are likely to be registered trademarks and must be treated accordingly. -ENG 1

3 Preface This user guide is intended for persons responsible for the installation and operation of the ZN International, national and any regional regulations regarding electronics must be followed at all times. Relevant knowledge of network technology is required. The user guide describes the installation and operation of the unit. Conventions In this user guide, the following symbols and notation are used to draw attention to special situations: Warning! This symbol indicates that failure to follow the safety instructions described may endanger persons and cause damage to the unit or other equipment. It is associated with immediate, direct hazards. Intended use The ZN-9000 network video servers transmit/receive video and control signals over data networks (such as Ethernet LANs and the Internet). Audio signals can also be transmitted with the audio versions of the servers. The servers are designed for use in CCTV systems. By incorporating external alarm sensors, various functions can be triggered automatically. Other applications are not permitted. In the event of questions concerning the use of the units, which are not answered in this manual, please contact your sales partner. EU Directives The ZN-9000 network video servers comply with the requirements of EU Directives 89/336 (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and 73/23, amended by 93/68 (Low Voltage Directive). Rating plate For exact identification, the model name and serial number are inscribed on the rating plate on the bottom of the housing. Please note this information if necessary before installation so it will be available in case of questions or for spare parts orders. Safety information Electric shock hazard Never attempt to connect the unit to any power network other than the type for which it was intended. Use only the power supply provided. Never open the housing! If a fault occurs, disconnect the power supply unit from the mains supply and from all other devices. Install the power supply and the unit only in dry, weather-protected areas. If safe operation of the unit cannot be ensured, remove it from service and secure it to prevent unauthorized startup. Safe operation is no longer possible in the following cases: o if there is visible damage to the unit or power cables o if the unit no longer works properly o if the unit has been exposed to rain or moisture o if foreign matter has infiltrated the unit o after long storage under adverse conditions or after exposure to extraordinary transport stress. In such cases, have the unit checked by CBC (EUROPE) Ltd.. Installation and operation The relevant electrical regulations and guidelines must be complied with at all times during installation. Relevant knowledge of network technology is required to install the unit. Before installing or operating the unit, make sure you have read and understood the documentation for the other equipment connected, such as cameras. The documentation contains important safety instructions and information about permitted uses. Perform only the installation and operating steps described in this manual. Actions beyond these may lead to personal injury, damage to property or damage to the equipment. Maintenance and repair Never open the housing of the ZN The unit does not contain any user serviceable parts. Never open the housing of the power supply unit. The power supply unit does not contain any user serviceable parts. Ensure that all maintenance or repair work is performed only by qualified personnel (electrical engineering or network technology specialists). -ENG 2

4 Product description Components supplied ZN-9000 network video server (basic version or audio version) Power supply unit Quick start guide Product CD with the following content: o Quick start guide o User guide o MPEG ActiveX control o MPEG viewer o DirectX control o Microsoft Virtual Machine Check that the delivery is complete and in perfect condition. Arrange for the unit to be checked by CBC (EUROPE) Ltd. if you find any damage. System requirements for setup Computer with Windows 2000/XP operating system, access to network and Microsoft Internet Explorer (version 6.0 or later) or Computer with Windows 2000/XP operating system, an available serial port and terminal software Configuration requirements or Computer with Windows 2000/XP operating system, network access and Microsoft Internet Explorer web browser (version 6.0 or later) Computer with Windows 2000/XP operating system, network access and reception software You should also take note of the information in the System. Make sure the graphics card is set to 16 or 32 bit colour depth and that Microsoft Virtual Machine is installed on your PC. If necessary, the required software and controls can be installed from the product CD provided. Operational requirements Computer with Windows 2000/XP operating system, network access and Microsoft Internet Explorer web browser (version 6.0 or later) or Computer with Windows 2000/XP operating system, network access and reception software or MPEG-4 compatible hardware decoder You should also take note of the information in the System requirements datasheet. Make sure the graphics card for receiving on the computer monitor is set to 16 or 32 bit colour depth and that Microsoft Virtual Machine is installed on the PC. If necessary, the required software and controls can be installed from the product CD provided -ENG 3

5 Overview of functions Network video server The ZN-9000 is range of ultra-compact network video server: - ZN-T9000: 1 channel video server without audio option - ZN-T9000A: 1 channel video server with audio option - ZN-L9210: colour camera with computar varifocal lens (f:2-10 mm), without audio option - ZN-LN9039: day & night camera with computar varifocal length (f:3-9mm), without audio option - ZN-LN9048: day & night camera with computar varifocal length (f:4-8mm), without audio option - ZN-C9000: colour camera CS mount, support DC autoiris lenses, without audio option - ZN-R9000: ultra-compact network video receiver, without audio option - ZN-R9000A: ultra-compact network video receiver, with audio option. Its primary function is to encode video and control data for transmission over an IP network. With its encoding in MPEG-4 format, the ZN-9000 is ideally suited for adapting formerly analog cameras for IP communication and for remote access to digital video recorders and multiplexers. About the size and shape of a cigarette packet, it can be integrated into small housings without difficulty. The use of existing networks means that integration with CCTV systems or local networks can be achieved quickly and easily. Two units, for example a ZN-T9000 as the transmitter and another ZN-R9000 as the receiver, can form a stand-alone system for data transfer without a PC. Video images from a single transmitter can be simultaneously received on several receivers. The audio version of the ZN-T9000A also allows the transmission of audio signals from and to compatible units. Receiver MPEG-4 compatible hardware decoders can be used as a receiver. Computers with decoding software such as ZNController or computers with the Microsoft Internet Explorer web browser installed can also be used as receivers. The audio signals are played back in the computer by a soundcard; you can connect suitable peripheral devices to audio-enabled hardware decoders. Video encoding The ZN-9000 uses the MPEG-4 compression standard. Thanks to efficient encoding, the data rate remains low even with high image quality and can also be adapted to local conditions within wide limits. Dual Streaming Dual Streaming allows the incoming data stream to be encoded simultaneously according to two different, individually customized profiles. This creates two data streams per camera that can serve different purposes, for example one for local recording and one optimized for transmission over the LAN. Multicast In suitably configured networks, the multicast function enables simultaneous, real time transmission to multiple receivers. The prerequisite for this is that the UDP and IGMP V3 protocols are implemented on the network. Remote control For remote control of external devices, such as pan and tilt heads for cameras or motorized zoom lenses, the control data is transmitted via the ZN-T9000s bidirectional serial interface. This interface can also be used to transmit transparent data. Configuration Snapshots Backup Summary The ZN-9000 can be configured using a browser on the local network (Intranet) or from the Internet. Similarly, firmware updates and rapid loading of device configurations are also possible. Individual video frames (snapshots) can be called up as JPEG images by the ZN-9000, stored on the hard drive or displayed in a separate browser window. On the LIVEPAGE you will find an icon for saving the video images provided by the unit as a file on your computer's hard drive. Clicking this icon stores the video sequences and they can be replayed with the MPEG viewer included with the package. The ZN-9000 provides the following main functions: - Video and data transmission over IP data networks - Dual Streaming function for the encoder for simultaneous encoding with two individually definable profiles - Multicast function for simultaneous picture transmission to multiple receivers - One analog BNC video input FBAS (PAL/NTSC) on the ZN-T9000 (BNC of ZN-L9000 and ZNC9000 is intended for local camera setup) - Video encoding using international MPEG-4 standard - Integrated Ethernet interface (10/100 Base-T) - Transparent bi-directional data channel using a serial interface RS232/RS422/RS485 - Remote control of all built-in functions via TCP/IP - Password protection to prevent unauthorized connection or configuration changes - Four relay inputs for external sensors (such as door contacts) - Relay output for switching external devices (such as luminaires or sirens) - Built-in video sensor for motion and tamper alarms - Event-driven, automatic connection (for example at switch-on and for alarms) - Automatic transmission of alarm s with image attachment - Fast, convenient configuration using the integrated Web server and a browser - Firmware update through flash memory - Convenient upload of configuration data The audio versions also offer: - Transmission and receipt of audio signals - Two-way audio (mono) for line or microphone/speaker links - Audio encoding to international standard G.711 -ENG 4

6 ZN-T9000 / ZN-T9000A Front panel connections Rear panel connections Audio line input Line In (audio versions only) 3.5 mm stereo jack sockets for connecting one audio line input signals 2. Terminal connector (audio versions only) for microphone and loudspeaker connections 3. Audio line output Line Out (audio versions only) 3.5 mm stereo jack socket for connecting an audio line output signal 4. Video input Video In BNC jack for connection of video source ZN-R9000 / ZN-R9000A 5. USB interface for future expansion of functions 6. Terminal block for alarm inputs, relay output, serial interface and power supply 7. RJ45 jack ETH for connecting to an Ethernet LAN (local network), 10/100 MBit Base-T 8. Factory-reset button to restore default settings 9. Operating status LED flashes green when ready for operation 10. LED L lit green when the unit is connected to the network 11. LED T flashes orange when data is being transmitted over the network Front panel connections Rear panel connections Audio line input Line In (audio versions only) 3.5 mm stereo jack sockets for connecting one audio line input signals 2. Terminal connector (audio versions only) for microphone and loudspeaker connections 3. Audio line output Line Out (audio versions only) 3.5 mm stereo jack socket for connecting an audio line output signal 4. Video output Video Out BNC jack for connection of video source 5. Video Output VGA Sub/D jack for connector of computer monitor 6. USB interface for future expansion of functions 7. Terminal block for alarm inputs, relay output, serial interface and power supply 8. RJ45 jack ETH for connecting to an Ethernet LAN (local network), 10/100 MBit Base-T 9. Factory-reset button to restore default settings 10. Operating status LED flashes green when ready for operation 11. LED L lit green when the unit is connected to the network 12. LED T flashes orange when data is being transmitted over the network -ENG 5

7 ZN-L9210 / ZN-LN9039 /ZN-LN9048 Front panel connections Rear panel connections / Zoom adjust 2. Focus adjust 3. DC Iris always ON 4. Anti/Flicker>ON/OFF 5. BLC:ON/OFF 6. Always ON 7. VR for iris adjust 8. DC iris connector 9. USB interface for future expansion of functions 10. Video termination switch (75 Ohm/High) 11. Video Video Out BNC jack for connection of video source for local setup 12. Day/Night Control Terminal (NO) (Only ZN-LN9000) 13. Factory-reset button to restore default settings 14. Terminal block for alarm inputs, relay output, serial interface and power supply 15. Operating status LED flashes green when ready for operation 16. LED L lit green when the unit is connected to the network 17. LED T flashes orange when data is being transmitted over the network 18. RJ45 jack ETH for connecting to an Ethernet LAN (local network), 10/100 MBit Base-T 6

8 ZN-C9000 Front panel connections Rear panel connections Frontal plastic cover 2. Back-Focus unlock screw 3. DC Iris: ON/OFF 4. Anti/Flicker>ON/OFF 5. BLC:ON/OFF 6. Always ON 7. VR for iris adjust 8. USB interface for future expansion of functions 9. Video termination switch (75 Ohm/High) 10. Video Video Out BNC jack for connection of video source for local setup 11. DC iris connector 12. Factory-reset button to restore default settings 13. Terminal block for alarm inputs, relay output, serial interface and power supply 14. Operating status LED flashes green when ready for operation 15. LED L lit green when the unit is connected to the network 16. LED T flashes orange when data is being transmitted over the network 17. RJ45 jack ETH for connecting to an Ethernet LAN (local network), 10/100 MBit Base-T 7

9 Installation Thanks to its ultra-compact dimensions, the ZN-T9000 is particularly well suited for installation in cabinets. Warning! The unit is intended for use indoors or in protected spaces. Select a suitable location for installation where the unit will not be subjected to conditions of extreme temperature or humidity. The ambient temperature must be between 0 and + 50 C, relative humidity may not exceed 80 %. The unit generates heat during operation. Ensure that there is adequate ventilation and also that there is enough clearance between the unit and heat-sensitive objects or equipment. Please ensure the following conditions for installation: - Do not mount the unit close to heaters or other heat sources. Avoid locations subject to direct sunlight. - Allow sufficient space for running cables. - Ensure that the unit has adequate ventilation. - Use only the cables supplied for connections or appropriate cables resistant to electromagnetic interference. - Position and run all cables so that they are protected from damage, and provide strain relief where needed. - Avoid shocks, bashes and strong vibrations as they might destroy the unit. Connections Cameras (only transmitters) Any cameras or other video sources that produce a standard PAL or NTSC signal are suitable. Connect the cameras or other video sources with a video cable (75 Ohm, BNC connector) to the BNC jack Video In. Monitors (only ZN-R9000 & ZN-R9000A) If required, you can connect an analog video monitor (PAL/NTSC) or a VGA compatible computer monitor. Connect an analog video monitor to the BNC jack Video Out with a video cable (75 Ohm, BNC connector) or Connect a VGA compatible computer monitor to the Sub-D jack VGA with a video cable (VGA, 15-pin Sub-D connector). Audio connections (audio versions only) The audio version of the ZN-T9000A and ZN-R9000A has two audio ports for audio line signals as well as a microphone input and a loudspeaker output. The audio signals are transmitted both ways with the video signals.this means that you can operate, say, a loudspeaker or door interphone at the destination site. If possible you should use the line ports of the interphone for transmitting audio signals on interphone systems. The following specifications should be complied with in all cases. Line In: Impedance 9 kohm typ., 5.5 Vp-p max. input voltage Line Out: Impedance 16 Ohm min., 3 Vp-p max. output voltage MIC (microphone): Impedance 2 kohm typ., 2.8 Vp-p max. input voltage,-20 db in, supply 2.3 V typ. SPK (loudspeaker): Impedance 4 Ohm min., 6 Vp-p max. output voltage, power output 1 W rms The stereo jack plugs must be connected as follows: Contact ZN-T9000A ZN-T900A Tip Audio Audio Middle ring Not used Not used Lower ring GND GND Connect an audio source with line level to the Line In jack socket of the ZN-T9000 with a 3.5 mm stereo jack plug. Connect a device with line-in connection to the Line Out jack socket of the ZN-T9000 with a 3.5 mm stereo jack plug. If you wish to connect a microphone and a loudspeaker directly: Connect the microphone cords to the MIC and GND connections on the push-in terminal. Connect the loudspeaker cords to the SPK connections on the push-in terminal. Data interface The bi-directional data interface is used to control devices connected to the ZN-9000, such as a dome camera with a motorized lens. The interface supports the RS232, RS422 and RS485 transmission standards. The serial interface is made up of four terminals of the ST500 jack. The range of controllable devices is growing constantly. The manufacturers of this equipment can provide specific information on installation and control. 8

10 Warning! Refer to the device documentation when installing and operating a device to be controlled. This contains important safety instructions and information about permitted uses. A video connection is necessary to transmit transparent data. Network You can connect the ZN-9000 to a 10/100 Base-T network. Use a standard UTP Category 5 cable with RJ45 connectors for this. Connect the unit to the network using the ETH jack. Alarm inputs The ZN-9000 has four alarm inputs on the orange terminal block. The alarm inputs are used to connect to external alarm devices, such as door contacts or sensors. With the appropriate configuration, an alarm sensor can, for example, trigger an automatic connection between the Zn-9000 and a remote location. A voltage free make contact or switch can be used as an actuator. If possible, use a bounce-free contact system as the actuator. Connect the lines to the appropriate terminals on the orange terminal block (IN1 to IN4) and check that the connection is secure. Relay output The ZN-9000 has a relay output for switching external devices, such as lights or audible alarms. This relay output can be activated manually during an active connection with the ZN Moreover, the output can be configured to activate audible alarms or other devices as a response to an alarm signal. The relay output is also located on the orange terminal block. Warning! The maximum rating of the relay contact is 30 V and 2 A. Connect the lines to the appropriate terminals (R) on the orange terminal block and check that the connection is secure. Turning on/off Mains connection The ZN-9000 includes a mains power supply with four primary adapters and terminal block. The ZN-9000 does not have a power switch. The unit is ready for operation as soon as it is connected to the voltage feed. Warning! To operate the ZN-9000, use exclusively the power supply unit supplied with the correct primary adapter for your mains socket. Use suitable equipment where necessary to ensure that the mains supply is free of interference such as voltage surges, spikes or voltage drops. Warning! Connect ZN-9000 to the mains only after everything else has been connected. Using the power supply unit cable, connect the terminal block to the orange jack on the ZN Ensure that the correct primary adapter is attached to the power supply unit and an appropriate mains socket is available. Plug the power supply unit into a grounded mains socket. The unit is ready for operation as soon as the "operating status" LED stops flashing red during start-up and is lit green. If the network connection is in order, the green LED L is also lit. The flashing orange LED T indicates data traffic on the network. Setup using a terminal program Data terminal You can connect a data terminal to the ZN-9000 for setup and local control. The data terminal consists of a computer with terminal software. HyperTerminal, a communications accessory included with Microsoft Windows, can be used as the terminal program. Information on installing and using HyperTerminal can be found in the user guides or online help for MS Windows. 9

11 - Before using the terminal program, disconnect the ZN-9000 from the data network and disconnect the power supply unit from the mains socket. - Connect the open lines of the configuration cable with the terminal block that is already connected to the power supply unit. The assignment can be seen from the labels on the configuration cable and the markings on the terminal block. - Connect the terminal block with the orange socket on the unit. - Connect the ZN-9000 configuration cable with a free serial port on your computer. - Ensure that the correct primary adapter is fitted and connect the power supply unit to an appropriate mains socket. Configuring the terminal To establish communication between the terminal program and the ZN-9000, the transmission parameters must be correctly defined. The following values should be set in the terminal program: - 19,200 Bit/s - 8 data bits - No parity check - 1 stop bit - No protocol Command entry After the connection has been established, you must log on to ZN You can then access the main menu. You can call up additional submenus and functions using the on-screen commands. - If necessary, turn off the local echo so that entered values are not repeated on the display. - Enter only one command at a time. - After entering a value (such as an IP address), re-check the entry before pressing the ENTER key to transfer the values to the ZN Assigning an IP address To operate the ZN-9000 in your network, a network-valid IP address must be assigned. The following default addresses have been pre-set at the factory: Start up a terminal program such as HyperTerminal. Enter the user name service. The main menu will be displayed. Enter the command 1 to open the IP menu. Enter 1 again. The current IP address will be displayed, and you will be requested to enter a new IP address. Enter the desired IP address and press Enter. The new IP address will be shown. Use the commands displayed for any additional settings required. The new IP address and a new subnet mask or gateway address will only be valid after restarting. Restart Briefly disconnect the power supply to the ZN-9000 (disconnect power supply unit and re-connect after a few seconds). Additional parameters Using the terminal program, you can check other basic parameters and modify them where necessary. Use the on-screen commands displayed in the various submenus to do this. 10

12 Configuration using a Web Browser Connecting The integrated HTTP server allows the unit to be configured over the network with a Web browser. This option is significantly more comprehensive and convenient than configuration using a terminal program and also offers you the option of displaying live video images. Make sure the graphics card is set to 16 or 32 bit colour depth and that Microsoft Virtual Machine is installed on your PC. If necessary, the required software and controls can be installed from the product CD provided. Instructions for using the Web browser can be found in its online help. System requirements - Microsoft Internet Explorer (version 6.0 or higher) - Monitor resolution pixels - Network access (Intranet or Internet) Install MPEG ActiveX In order to be able to play back live video images, an appropriate MPEG ActiveX must be installed on the computer. If necessary, the required software and controls can be installed from the product CD provided. - Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive of the computer. If the CD does not start automatically, open the root directory of the CD in Windows Explorer and double click MPEGAx.exe. - Follow the on-screen instructions. Establishing the connection (only transmitters) The ZN-9000 must be assigned a valid IP address to operate on your network. The following default addresses have been pre-set at the factory: Start the Web browser. - Enter the IP address of the ZN-9000 as the URL. The connection will be established and, after a short time, the LIVEPAGE with the video image will appear. If the connection is not established, the maximum number of possible connections may already have been reached. The maximum number of connections depends on the device and network configuration. 11

13 Password protection If the ZN-9000 is password-protected against unauthorized access, a corresponding message and a prompt to enter the password will appear when you attempt to access protected areas. A ZN-9000 offers you the option of limiting access across various authorization levels. - Enter the user name and associated password in the corresponding text fields. - Click OK. If the password is correct, the desired page is displayed. Choosing the configuration mode All settings are stored in the ZN-9000 memory, and they are preserved even if the power is interrupted. Configuration menu The configuration menu is recommended for expert users or system administrators. All unit parameters can be accessed in this mode. Changes that influence the fundamental functioning of the unit (for example firmware updates) can only be made using the configuration menu. Beginning configuration Click on the SETTINGS link in the upper section of the LIVEPAGE window. A new page containing the configuration menu and the unit overview is opened. Configuration menu The configuration menu allows all parameters of the ZN-9000 to be configured. You can view the current settings by opening one of the configuration pages. The settings can be changed by entering new values or by selecting a predefined value in a list field. Navigation You will see the configuration menu in addition to the unit overview after clicking on the SETTINGS link on the LIVEPAGE. - Click on one of the menu options on the left of the window. The associated sub-menu is opened. - Click one of the links in the sub-menu. The corresponding page will be opened. Making changes Each configuration page shows the current settings. The settings can be changed by entering new values or by selecting a predefined value in a list field. - Click Set after each change to save it. Warning! Save each change with the associated Set button. Clicking Set always saves only the settings in the particular field. Changes in any other fields are ignored. Unit identification Unit name: The unit can be assigned a name to assist in identifying it. The name simplifies the management of multiple devices in more extensive systems. The unit name is used for remote identification of a unit, in the event of an alarm for example. Enter a name that makes it as easy as possible to identify the location unambiguously. Unit ID: Each ZN-9000 should be assigned a unique identifier that can be entered here as an additional means of identification. 12

14 Password A ZN-9000 is generally protected by a password to prevent unauthorized access to the unit. You can use various authorization levels (User name:) to limit access. Proper password protection is only guaranteed if all higher authorization levels are also protected with a password. For example, if a live password is assigned, a service and a user password should also be set. When assigning passwords, you should always start from the highest authorization level. User name: The ZN-9000 recognizes three user names: service, user and live, which correspond to different authorization levels. The user name service represents the highest authorisation level. After entering the corresponding password, you can use it to access all the functions of the ZN-9000 and change all configuration settings. The user name user represents the middle authorisation level. You can use it to operate the unit and also to control cameras, but you cannot change the configuration. The user name live represents the lowest authorization level. It can only be used to view the live video image and switch between the different live image displays. Password: You can define and change a separate password for each user name if you are logged on as service or if the unit is not protected by a password. Enter the password for the selected user name here. Confirm password: Re-enter the new password to rule out typing mistakes. The new password is then saved by clicking the Set button. You should therefore click the Set button immediately after entering and confirming the password, even if you also want to assign a password to another user name. Language Website language: Select the language for the user interface here. Date and Time Date format: Choose the desired date format here (Europe: DD.MM.YYYY; USA: MM.DD.YYYY; Japan: YYYY/MM/DD). Unit date and time: If there are a number of devices operating in your system or network, it is important to synchronize their internal clocks. For example, it is only possible to carry out correct identification and evaluation of recordings occurring at the same time if all devices are operating on the same time. - Enter the current date. Since the unit time is controlled by the internal clock, it is not necessary to enter the day of the week.this is added automatically. - Enter the current time or click Synchr. PC to apply the system time from your computer to the ZN

15 Time server The ZN-9000 can receive the time signal from a time server using the time server protocol (RFC 868) and then use it to set the internal clock. The device calls up the time signal automatically every ten minutes. Time zone: Select the time zone in which the system is located. Time settings: Select this during daylight savings time if the time change is to be taken into account. Deactivate the check box to switch to winter time. Time server IP address: Enter the IP address of a time server working with the RFC 868 protocol. Camera name (only transmitters) The camera name makes it easier to identify the remote camera location, in the event of an alarm for example. It will be displayed in the video screen if configured to do so. Moreover, the camera name is used by VIDOS, the software for managing video surveillance systems, and makes it easier to identify the camera. Camera: Enter a unique, unambiguous name for the camera in this field. Display stamping (only transmitters) Various overlays or "stamps" in the video image provide important supplementary information. These overlays can be enabled individually and arranged on the image in a clear manner. Camera name stamping: This field sets the position of the camera name overlay. It can be displayed at the Top, at the Bottom or at a position of your choice using the Custom option. Or it can be set to Off if no overlay of this information is to be shown. Time stamping: This field sets the position of the time and date overlay. It can be displayed at a position of your choice using the Custom option. Or it can be set to Off if no overlay of this information is to be shown. Alarm mode stamping: Choose On if a text message should be overlaid in the event of an alarm. It can be displayed at a position of your choice using the Custom option. Or it can be set to Off if no overlay of this information is to be shown. 14

16 - Select the desired position from the lists. - If you have selected the Custom option, additional fields are displayed to specify the exact position (Position (XY):). In the Position (XY): fields enter the values for the desired position. Displayed alarm message: Enter the message to be displayed for an alarm. It can contain up to 31 characters. Video watermarking: Choose On if the video images transmitted are to be "watermarked". After activation, all images will be marked with a small green rectangle. A red rectangle indicates that the sequence (live or saved) has been manipulated. Picture settings (only transmitters) You can set the video image of each camera to suit your requirements. The current video image is displayed in the small window next to the sliders as confirmation. The changes take effect immediately. - Set the slide bar to the desired position. - Click Default to reset all settings to their default values. Contrast ( ): You can use this function to adapt the contrast of the video image to your working environment. Saturation ( ): You can use this function to adjust the color saturation, in order to make the reproduction of colors on your monitor as realistic as possible. Brightness ( ): You can use this function to tailor the brightness of the video image to your working environment. Selecting a profile (only transmitters) You can adapt the MPEG-4 data transmission to the operating environment (for example network structure, bandwidth, data structures). To do this, the ZN-9000 simultaneously generates two data streams (Dual Streaming) for each video input, for which you can select different compression settings, for example one setting for transmissions to the Internet and one for LAN connections. The settings must be made individually for each camera input and each stream. Pre-programmed profiles are available, which each give priority to different perspectives. - Profile 1: Low bandwidth (CIF) High quality for low bandwidth connections, resolution /240 pixels - Profile 2: Low delay (1/2 D1) High quality with low delay, resolution /480 pixels 15

17 - Profile 3: High resolution (D1/4CIF) High resolution for high bandwidth connections, resolution /480 pixels - Profile 4: DSL For DSL connections at 500 kbit/s, resolution 352 x 288/240 pixels - Profile 5: ISDN (2B) For ISDN connections via two B channels, resolution 352 x 288/240 pixels - Profile 6: ISDN (1B) For ISDN connections via one B channel, resolution 352 x 288/240 pixels - Profile 7: Modem For analog modem connections at 20 kbit/s, resolution 352 x 288/240 pixels - Profile 8: GSM For GSM connections at 9,600 baud, resolution 176 x 144/120 pixels Active encoder profile: Here you can select the desired profile for each of the two streams. Click on a tab to select the associated stream. Select the desired setting from the list. For alarm connections and automatic connections, always stream 2 is transmitted. Take this into account when assigning the profile. Changing profiles (only transmitters) You can change individual parameter values within a profile and the name. You can switch between profiles by clicking the associated tabs. Warning! The profiles are rather complex. They include a number of parameters that interact with one another. Therefore it is generally best to use the default profiles. The profiles should only be changed if you are completely familiar with all the configuration options. The parameters as a group constitute a profile and are dependent on one another. If you enter a setting outside the allowed range for a parameter, the nearest valid value will be substituted when the settings are saved. Profile name: You can enter a new name for the profile here. The name is then displayed in the list of available profiles in the Active encoder profile: field. Target data rate: To optimize utilization of the bandwidth in your network, you can limit the data rate for the ZN The target data rate should be set according to the desired picture quality for typical scenes with no excessive motion. For complex images or frequent changes of image content due to frequent movements, this limit can temporarily be exceeded as far as the value you enter in the Max. data rate field. Max. data rate: This maximum data rate is not exceeded under any circumstances. Depending on the video quality settings for the I- and P- frames this can result in the skipping of individual images. The value entered here should be at least 10% higher than the value entered in the Target data rate field. 16

18 P-frame video quality: This setting allows you to adjust the image quality of the P-frames depending on the movement within the image. The Auto option automatically adjusts to the optimum relationship between movement and image definition (focus). Selecting Manual allows you to set a value between 4 and 31 on a slide bar. The value 4 represents the best quality with, if necessary, a lower frame refresh rate depending on the settings for the maximum data rate. A value of 31 results in a very high refresh rate and lower image quality. I-frame video quality: This setting allows you to adjust the image quality of the I-frames. The Auto option automatically adjusts the quality to the settings for the P-frame video quality. Selecting Manual allows you to set a value between 4 and 31 on a slide bar. The value 4 represents the best quality with, if necessary, a lower frame refresh rate depending on the settings for the maximum data rate. A value of 31 results in a very high refresh rate and lower image quality. I-frame distance: This parameter determines the number of inter-coded frames between two I-frames. Encoding interval: The figure selected here determines the interval at which images are encoded and transmitted. For example, entering 4 means that only every fourth image is encoded, the following three images are skipped this can be particularly advantageous with low bandwidths. Video resolution: Here, you can select the desired resolution for the MPEG-4 video image. The following resolutions are available: - QCIF /120 pixels - CIF /240 pixels - 1/2 D /480 pixels - 2CIF /240 pixels - D1/4CIF /480 pixels Reset of profile: Click Default to return the profile to the factory default values. Video input (only transmitters) You can activate the 75 Ohm terminating resistor for each video input on the ZN To transmit the video signal, the terminating resistor must be deactivated. By default, every video input is terminated. 75 Ohm termination input: Select Off if the video signal is to be looped to different devices. Source type input 1: To allow the connection of video recorders as a video source, you can change the video source characteristics from the default Camera to VCR. Video recorders require a more tolerant setting for the internal PLL as a result of jitter effects caused by the mechanical components of a video recorder. In some cases, selecting the VCR option can lead to an improvement in the video image even with a camera connected. 17

19 MPEG decoder (only ZN-R9000 & ZN-R9000A) On this page, you can set the various options for the display of video images on an analog monitor or a VGA monitor. Several presets are available for configuration of the VGA video output signal. These presets can be adapted to individual requirements if necessary. Monitor name: The monitor name is used for easy identification of the monitor location when using VIDOS, the software for management of video surveillance systems. Enter a unique, unambiguous name here. Video output standard: Warning! Be sure to choose the correct video standard to avoid damaging the monitor. Selecting a VGA setting with values outside the technical specification of the monitor can result in severe damage to the monitor. Refer to the technical documentation for the monitor you are using. You can adapt the video output signal to the monitor you are using. As well as the PAL and NTSC options for analog video monitors, eight pre-configured settings for VGA monitors are also available. The pre-configured settings each give priority to different factors (resolution, margin settings, image refresh rate). Details of the settings can be seen in the Video output standard field. There, you can also adapt the options to individual requirements if necessary. Test different pre-configured settings from the list to obtain an optimum monitor image. After selecting a setting, click on the Set button so that the setting takes effect at the video output. Window layout: You can specify the default image configuration for the monitor. This can be also be selected at any time during operation on the CONNECTIONS page. VGA monitor screen size: Enter the aspect ratio of the screen here (for example 4 3) or the physical size of the screen in millimeters. This information allows the unit to accurately scale the video image for distortion-free display. 18

20 VGA Settings (only ZN-R9000 & ZN-R9000A) The pre-configured settings are saved as Profile 1 to Profile 8. You can change the different parameter values within a profile. You can switch between profiles by clicking the associated tabs. The pre-configured settings (profiles) cover all standard applications. Only change the preset values if none of the profiles leads to satisfactory results. Warning! Setting values that lie outside the technical specification of the monitor can result in severe damage to the monitor. Refer to the technical documentation for the monitor you are using. All parameters combine to make up a profile. The parameters are partially independent of one another. After each change, click the Test button to see the effect of the change on the connected monitor. Resolution: You can enter the desired screen resolution in pixels here. On digital flat screens (LCD, TFT and others) the optimum resolution corresponds to the actual number of pixels. By default, resolutions up to pixels are supported. Refresh rate: Enter the desired refresh rate, based on the technical specification of the monitor you are using. For fluid video playback, the setting 50Hz is used for PAL sources and the 60 Hz setting for NTSC sources. For tube monitors, higher refresh rates may be useful for ergonomic reasons. However, to prevent damage to monitors that do not support these refresh rates, the exact monitor data must first be set using the terminal. Border top / bottom / left / right: You can place a frame around the video image to make it easier to see. You can set the width of all four borders individually. The color of the frame (gray tone) can be specified in the Details window. horiz. spacing / vert. spacing: For four-way division of the screen, in addition to the outer frame you can also define separating lines between the different images. You can set the width of the horizontal and vertical separating lines individually. The color is identical to the frame color. Screen position You can move the video image horizontally and vertically within the screen area. In addition, you can adjust the width and height of the video image. Click on one of the four arrows in the large monitor graphic to move the video image in the corresponding direction. Click on the plus or minus symbols next to the small monitor graphics to change the size of the video image. 19

21 If the horizontal and vertical scaling of the monitor image is changed, the new values for Hor. scan rate: and Dot clock: are immediately displayed in the fields above the monitor graphics for information. You cannot enter or change these values directly in the fields. Details The Details window allows you to adapt the video output signal to specific requirements in more detail. In addition, you can set the frame color for the image border. Horizontal sync. / Vertical synch. Here, you can select the way in which the relevant synchronization pulse is to be output. Bordercolor Here, you can set the desired gray tone for the outer frame and any separating lines between the video images for four-way division of the screen. Click on the arrows or move the slider with the mouse button held down. Sync. length / Retrace length / Sync. position Here, you can adjust the settings for the synchronization signals to specific requirements if necessary. Reset changes You can undo all changes and reset each profile to its original settings. Click on the Defaults button to reset the settings for the profile currently visible to their default values. If you want to discard changes to a profile that have not yet been explicitly saved, click on the Discard button. You will see the last saved settings for that profile. Saving changes When you have tested your settings on the connected monitor by clicking on the Test button, you can save the new settings. Saving only applies to the profile that is currently displayed. Click on the Save button to save the current profile with the values displayed. Audio settings (audio versions only) You can set the gain of the audio signals to suit your specific requirements. The current video image is shown in the small window next to the slide controls to help you check the audio source and improve assignments. Your changes are effective immediately. You can also select the audio input that will be used. Enable audio: The audio signals are sent in a separate data stream parallel to the video data, and so increase the network load. The audio data are encoded according to G.711 and require an additional bandwidth of approx. 80 kbit/s per direction for each connection. Select On if you wish to enable the audio function. Line In 1: You can set the gain of the audio signal. The current level is displayed next to the slide control to help you do this. Make sure that the display does not go beyond the green zone during modulation. Microphone (MIC): You can set the gain of the microphone input. The current level is displayed next to the slide control to help you do this. Make sure that the display does not go beyond the green zone during modulation. 20

22 Line Out/Speaker (SPK): You can set the gain of the line and loudspeaker output. The current level is displayed next to the slide control to help you do this. Make sure that the display does not go beyond the green zone during modulation. Selection Click on one of the option boxes to enable the required audio input. JPEG posting (only for transmitters) You can store video images in JPEG format at certain intervals on an FTP server. These images can be called up again later, thus enabling for example alarm events to be reconstructed. JPEG format: Here you can choose the format of the JPEG pictures: - S pixel (QCIF) - M pixel (CIF) - XL pixel (4CIF) File name: You can set what file names are to be generated for the transmitted snapshots. - Overwrite: The same file name is always used. The existing file is continuously over-written with current data. - Increment: A number from 000 to 255 is attached to the filename. This automatically increases by 1 every time a new file is created. When 255 is reached the numbers begin again at Date/time suffix: A date and time code are automatically incorporated into the file name. When choosing this setting take care that the devices date and time are set correctly. Example: the file snap011005_ jpg was saved on October 1st, 2005, at and 30 seconds. JPEG posting interval: Enter the time interval here at which the single images are to be sent to an FTP server. Enter zero, if no single images are to be sent. FTP server IP address: Enter here the IP address of the FTP server on which the JPEG-images are to be stored. FTP login name: Enter your login name for the FTP server here. FTP password: Enter the password for the access to the FTP server here. Path on FTP server: Enter the exact path here under which the images are to be stored on the FTP server. 21

23 Storage medium You can record the images from the cameras connected to the ZN-9000 on an external USB hard drive or in an appropriately configured iscsi storage device. Type: Select the desired storage medium to subsequently configure the recording parameters. Warning If you switch the storage medium from iscsi server to USB hard drive, the settings on the iscsi settings page will be lost and can only be restored by reconfiguring them. Storage information The status of the currently selected storage medium and the data throughput are displayed here for information. You cannot change any of these settings. Click Advanced to view a status report with logged actions. A new window will open. In this window, click Delete to delete all entries. The entries will be deleted immediately; you cannot undo this process. Click the Close button to close the window. 22

24 iscsi settings If you select type iscsi server as the storage medium, you then need to set up a connection to the desired iscsi storage device and set the configuration parameters. The storage device selected must adhere to the iscsi specification, be available on the network and be completely set up. Amongst other things, it must have an IP address and be divided into logical drives (LUN). Scan iscsi IP address: - Enter the IP address of the required iscsi server here. - Click the Scan button. The connection to the IP address will be established. The iscsi LUN map field contains the corresponding logical drives. iscsi LUN map The LUN map displays the logical drives configured for the iscsi storage device. The current user is displayed for each drive. - Double-click a free drive (LUN). The associated information is called up and automatically displayed in the fields below the map. - If the logical drive is password protected, you must first enter the password in the Target password field and click the Set button. In cases where the information cannot be read due to the network topology, you must enter the data manually, so that the ZN-9000 can access the drive. In this case you should ensure that the entries correspond exactly with the configuration of the iscsi device. - After entering all the settings in the relevant fields, click Set. The ZN-9000 attempts to create a connection to the required drive using this data. As soon as a connection has been established, the selected drive is used for recordings. Target IP address: Enter the IP address of the required iscsi server here. Target name: Enter the name of the required drive. Target LUN: Enter the LUN of the required drive. Target password: If the drive is password protected, enter the password. You may not enter a new password. This is only possible by configuring the iscsi storage device. 23

25 Initiator name: The initiator name is automatically displayed after a connection has been established. Initiator extension: Enter the initiator extension. For the sake of clarity, you can enter a name or the existing extension with a comment, for example "- Camera 2" Decoupling the drive in use Each drive can only be associated with one user. If a drive is already being used by another person, you can decouple the drive and connect the drive with the ZN Double-click a drive that is already being used in the LUN map. You will see a warning message. - Confirm the decoupling of the current user. The drive is released and can be connected to the ZN Storage information The status of the currently selected storage medium and the data throughput are displayed here for information. You cannot change any of these settings. - Click Advanced to view a status report with logged actions. A new window will open. - In this window, click Delete to delete all entries. The entries will be deleted immediately; you cannot undo this process. - Click the Close button to close the window. Partitioning Partitions can be set up for recordings of the cameras connected to the ZN-9000, in a similar manner to the partitioning often found on computer hard drives. Parameters such as size, quality and type of video recording or compression standard used can be specified for each partition. Modifying these parameters leads to reorganization, during which stored data is lost. The unit requires a dedicated partition for the recordings of each connected camera. Each partition is linked to its own encoder or camera input: camera input Video 1 with partition number 01, camera input Video 2 with partition 02 (ZN-T only). This assignment cannot be modified. As a result, all numbers are always displayed in the list, regardless of whether a corresponding partition is available or has been deleted. Both potential partitions need to be configured in order to record two cameras. One (ZN-T9000) or two (ZN-T9000-2) partitions are already pre-configured in the default configuration. All partitions are listed in the table on the page Partitioning together with their partition name, number, quality type and size. In addition, the page provides you with an overview of the drive data; for example total memory and number of partitions created. A pie chart indicates how much memory space is partitioned for recordings. Creating a partition Warning Modifications to the size or number of partitions lead to the entire hard drive being reorganized and the loss of all sequences stored on the drive. Consequently, you should check the recordings before any modification to the parameters mentioned and back up important sequences on the computer's hard drive. If the maximum number of partitions has been set up, you can only create a new partition after deleting at least one of the existing partitions. Creating a new partition is performed using separate windows in which information is presented to you and you are led step by step through the necessary settings. 24

26 The process must be completed for each partition to be set up on the hard drive. After startup, you can select the total number of partitions to be set up. The setup process is then started as often as is necessary to configure all partitions. The ZN-T allows you to create multiple partitions of the same type in one process. To do this, check the box Apply same settings for all new partitions in the first window. - Click the Create partition button to start the assistant for creating partitions. The first window appears. - You should always first read the information text in the upper section of the window. - Click in the text fields to enter values or use the other controls that are available, such as buttons, checkboxes or list fields. - Click the Next>> button in the lower section of the window to continue with the next step. - Click the <<Back button in the lower section of the window to view the previous step again. - Click the Cancel button to cancel the process and close the help. Saving changes After you have made all necessary settings, you must transfer the settings to the unit and save them. To do this, you need to quit the help in the last window using the Finish button. Warning All modifications to settings are only effective if you complete the configuration in the last window by clicking Finish. - Switch to the last window if necessary. - Click Finish to complete the configuration. All settings are now transferred to the unit and subsequently become effective. Editing a partition You can modify the configuration of a partition at any time. Warning All modifications result in the reorganization of the partition and the loss of all sequences on this partition. Changes to the size of a partition (Total partition size) lead to the entire hard drive being reorganized and the loss of all recordings stored on the drive. Consequently, you should back up all important sequences on the computer's hard drive before modifying the partition. You can perform the required modifications in the Partition properties window. - In the list, click the partition that you want to modify in order to select this partition. - Click the Edit partition button. A new window with the entries for the selected partition is opened. - Enter the necessary changes. - Click the Set button to save the modifications. - After closing the window, click the Set button in the main window to transfer the changes to the unit and to save them. Deleting partitions You can delete a partition at any time. Warning Deleting a partition leads to the entire hard drive being reorganized and the loss of all sequences stored on the drive. Consequently, you should check the recordings before deleting any partition and back up important sequences on the computer's hard drive. - Click a partition in the list in order to select the partition. - Click the Delete partition button to delete the highlighted partition. The line containing the associated number mains in the display, the partition name is deleted and the size is indicated as 0. - Click the Set button to transfer the changes to the unit and to save them. 25

27 Recording scheduler Set all parameters for recording. Recording can be performed continuously or in the case of an alarm. Partition: Select the partition in which you want to record. The recording is performed for every video input in the respective partition. Activating a partition for recording After configuration, you can activate the partition for recording by clicking the Start button. After starting, the pages Continuous recording, Alarm recording and the Properties for the activated partitions are displayed in gray, and the configuration cannot be modified. The graphic in the lower section of the pages indicates this partition's recording activity. You will see an animated graphic while recording is taking place. You can terminate recording at any time and deactivate one, multiple or all partitions. Click the Start button to activate the currently selected partition for recording. Click the Stop button to deactivate the currently selected partition for recording. Recordings that are currently running will be interrupted and the configuration can be modified. Continuous recording You can specify the times during which continuous recording to the hard drive should take place. Separate selection fields per partition are available for each day of the week, allowing settings to be made per camera input. You can select up to 16 individual recording time intervals for each day of the week. If a time interval has already been selected for alarm recording, you cannot select it for continuous Left-click the point in the schedule at which recording should start and hold the button down. Drag the selected field to the desired recording end and then release the mouse key. Right-click a highlighted time interval to delete it. Click the Select all button to highlight all time intervals. Click the Clear all button to delete all highlighted time intervals. Recording status: The graphic indicates the recording activity in this partition. You will see an animated graphic while recording is taking place. Alarm recording You can specify the times during which images from the cameras selected should be recorded in the event of an alarm. In a similar manner to continuous recording, separate selection fields are available for each partition, and consequently for each camera input. You can select up to 16 individual recording time intervals for each day of the week. Alarm recording occurs only during the highlighted time intervals. If a time interval has already been selected for continuous recording, you cannot select it for alarm. 26

28 Warning Alarm tracks must be set up in the required partition for alarm recording. The unit uses a special recording mode during alarm recording for optimal usage of storage capacity: as soon as a time gap for alarm recording begins, a recording is continuously made on one segment, which is the size of a complete alarm sequence (pre- and post-alarm time). This segment in the partition functions in a similar manner to a ring buffer and is overwritten until an alarm is actually triggered. Recording occurs on the segment only for the duration of the preset post-alarm time and a new segment subsequently used in the same manner. This ensures that the alarm recorded is always secured for its entire duration and the space required to save each alarm recording is easy to calculate. Properties You can view the current properties for the partition selected in each case directly in the recording scheduler and modify them if necessary. You can also activate the alarms that should trigger recording. Similarly, you can also select the profile for recording. Warning All modifications result in the reorganization of the partition and the loss of all sequences on this partition. Changes to the size of a partition (Total partition size) lead to the entire hard drive being reorganized and the loss of all recordings stored on the drive. Consequently, you should back up all important sequences on the computer's hard drive. Partition name: You can enter a new name for the partition. Video input: The partition number (= number of the video input) is displayed for information purposes. Select the required data stream from the list field. Type of recording: Select the required recording type. In the case of Ring mode the recording proceeds continuously. If the maximum hard drive space has been reached, the oldest recordings are automatically overwritten. In the case of Linear mode the recording proceeds until the entire hard drive space is full. The recording is then stopped until old recordings have been deleted. Recording profile: Select the profile that is to be active during recording. You can view and modify the parameters for the profile. The recording profile can deviate from the standard setting Active profile for the video input set and is only used during an active recording. Number of alarm tracks: Select the number of alarm tracks to be used in the partition. One alarm event can be recorded in each alarm track. Accordingly, the number of alarms entered can be recorded and archived. A partition can contain a maximum of 128 alarm recordings. If the option Ring mode is set for a partition, the latest alarm recordings are always saved in the preset number. If the option Linear mode is selected, the recording is stopped as soon as the total number of alarm tracks has been recorded. Already Used alarm tracks are displayed in the graphic next to the parameters. Alarm recording: Select which time intervals are to be covered for Pre-alarm and Post-alarm. Alarm recording at: You can select the alarm sensor that is to trigger a recording. You can also use the motion and video alarm for a camera to trigger the alarm recording by another camera. The alarm sensor must be active to be able to trigger the recording. The alarm inputs and video loss alarms are activated on the page Alarm sources. The motion alarms are configured and activated for each camera on the page Video content analysis. - Check the box for the alarm sensor that is to trigger a recording. The alarm sensors selected are indicated by a check mark. 27

29 The numbering of the check boxes for the alarm inputs corresponds to the labeling of the alarm inputs on the ZN For the motion and video loss alarm, the numbering corresponds to the labeling of the video inputs. Total partition size: This displays how much storage space the partition occupies on the drive. Already Used file tracks are displayed in the graphic next to the parameter. Remaining for recording: This displays the maximum remaining recording time. The value is automatically updated after the parameters have been modified. Free space: This displays how much space is still available in the partition. Used space: This displays how much space is already used in the partition. Format! You can delete all recordings in a partition at any time. Warning Check the recordings before deleting and back up important sequences on the computer's hard drive. Click the Format! button to delete all recordings in the currently selected partition. Alarm sources You can configure the possible alarm triggers for the ZN-9000(for example the alarm inputs). Alarm input 1 Alarm input 4: Select the option On in order to activate the alarm via the corresponding external alarm sensor. Otherwise, select Off. Select Active high if the alarm is to be triggered by closing the contact. Select Active low if the alarm is to be triggered by opening the contact. Name: You can enter a name for each alarm input, which is then displayed below the icon for the alarm input on the LIVEPAGE during configuration. Video loss alarm: Click the check box if you want interruption of the video signal to trigger an alarm The numbering corresponds to the labeling of the video inputs on the actual unit. 1. SNMP host address / 2. SNMP host address: The ZN-9000 supports the SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) for managing and monitoring network components, and can send SNMP messages to IP addresses. It supports SNMP MIB II and its traps in their full functionality in the unified code. If you wish to send SNMP traps, enter the IP addresses of one or two required target devices here. 28

30 Alarm connections You can select the response of the ZN-9000 in case of an alarm. In case of an alarm, the ZN-9000 can automatically establish a connection to a predefined IP address (compatible MPEG-4 compatible hardware receiver or computer with reception software). You can enter up to ten IP addresses which will be selected in order by the unit in case of an alarm until connection is established. Connect on alarm: Select On so that the ZN-9000 automatically establishes a connection to a predefined IP address in the event of an alarm. For alarm connections, always Stream 2 is transmitted. Take this into account when assigning the profile. Number of destination IP address: Here you assign the numbering for the IP addresses to be contacted in the event of an alarm. The unit contacts the remote locations one after the other in the numbered sequence until a connection has been established. Destination IP address: For each number, enter the corresponding IP address for the desired remote location. Destination password: If the remote location is password protected, enter the password here. Auto-connect: Select On if an active connection should be re-established automatically to one of the previously specified IP addresses after each restart, connection breakdown or network failure. For automatic connections, always Stream 2 is transmitted. Take this into account when assigning the profile. Include audio: (audio versions only) Select the option On if you wish to additionally transmit a separate G.711 encoded audio stream with alarm connections. Audio signals are only transmitted if the audio function is enabled in the Audio settings configuration screen. 29

31 Video content analysis (only for transmitters) The ZN-9000 contains an integrated video content analysis (abbreviated to VCA), which can detect and analyze changes in the signal on the basis of image processing. Such changes can be due to movements in the camera's field of view. You can configure the video content analysis for each video input individually. Enter the desired settings. If necessary, click the Default button to return all settings to their default values. Analysis: Select the option On to activate the video content analysis. As soon as the video content analysis is activated, metadata are created. Depending on the Analysis type selected and the relevant configuration, additional information overlays the video image in the small window. If you have selected MOTION+ analysis, for example, the sensor fields will light up in which movement is registered. On the Livepage configuration page, you can enable additional information overlays for the live video image too Analysis type: Select the required analysis algorithm. By default, only MOTION+ is available - this offers a motion detector and essential recognition of tampering. The current alarm status is displayed for information purposes. Additional analysis algorithms with comprehensive functions such as IVMD are available from VCS AG Systems. Motion detector For the detector to function, the following conditions must be met: - Analysis must be activated. - At least one sensor field must be activated. - The individual parameters must be configured to suit the operating environment and the desired responses. - The sensitivity must be set to a value greater than zero. Warning Reflections of light (off glass surfaces, etc.), switching lights on or off or changes in the light level caused by cloud movement on a sunny day can trigger unintended responses from the motion detector and generate false alarms. Run a series of tests at different times of the day and night to ensure that the video sensor is operating as intended. For indoor surveillance, ensure constant lighting of the areas during the day and at night. Sensitivity: The basic sensitivity of the motion detector can be adjusted for the environmental conditions to which the camera is subject. The sensor reacts to variations in the brightness of the video image. The darker the observation area, the higher the value that must be selected. 30

32 Min. object size: You can specify the number of sensor fields that a moving object must cover to generate an alarm. This setting prevents objects that are too small from triggering an alarm. A minimum value of 4 is recommended. This value corresponds to four sensor fields. Global change %: You can define the percentage of sensor fields that must register a change simultaneously before generating an alarm. This setting is independent of the sensor fields selected under Select area. This option allows you to detect, independently of motion alarms, manipulation of the orientation or location of a camera resulting from turning the camera mounting bracket, for instance. Selecting the area The areas of the image to be monitored by the motion detector can be selected. The video image is subdivided into 858 square sensor fields. You can activate or deactivate each of these fields individually. If you wish to exclude particular regions of the camera's field of view from monitoring due to continuous movement (by a tree in the wind, etc.), the relevant fields can be deactivated. Click Select area to configure the sensor fields. A new window will open. If necessary, click Clear all first to clear the current selection (fields marked red). Left-click the fields to be activated. Activated fields are marked red. If necessary, click Select all to select the entire video frame for monitoring. Right-click any fields you wish to deactivate. Click OK to save the configuration. Click the close button (X) in the window title bar to close the window without saving the changes. Tamper detection You can reveal the tampering of cameras and video cables by means of various options. Run a series of tests at different times of the day and night to ensure that the video sensor is operating as intended. The options for tamper detection can only be set for fixed cameras. Dome cameras or other motorized cameras cannot be protected in this manner as the movement of the camera itself causes changes in the video image that are too great. Sensitivity: This and the following parameter are only accessible if the reference check is activated. The basic sensitivity of the tamper detection can be adjusted for the environmental conditions to which the camera is subject. The algorithm reacts to the differences between the reference image and the current video image. The darker the observation area, the higher the value that must be selected. Trigger delay: You can set delayed alarm triggering. The alarm is only triggered after a set time interval in seconds has elapsed and then only if the triggering condition still exists. If the original condition has been restored before this time interval elapses, the alarm is not triggered. This allows you to avoid false alarms triggered by short-term changes, for example cleaning activities in the direct field of vision of the camera. Scene too bright Activate this function if tampering associated with exposure to extreme light (for instance, shining a flashlight directly on the objective) should trigger an alarm. The average brightness of the scene provides a basis for recognition. Scene too dark Activate this function if tampering associated with covering the objective (for instance, by spraying paint on it) should trigger an alarm. The average brightness of the scene provides a basis for recognition. Scene too noisy Activate this function if tampering associated with EMC interference (noisy scene as the result of a strong interference signal in the vicinity of the video lines), as an example, should trigger an alarm. Reference check You can save a reference image that is continuously compared with the current video image. If the current video image in the marked areas differs from the reference image, an alarm is triggered. This allows you to detect tampering that would otherwise not be detected, for example if the camera is turned. 31

33 Click Reference to save the currently visible video image as a reference. Click Select area and select the areas in the reference image that are to be monitored. Check the box Reference check to activate on-going matching. The stored reference image is displayed in black and white below the current video image, and the selected areas are marked in red. Selecting the area You can select the image areas in the reference image that are to be monitored. The video image is subdivided into 858 square fields. You can activate or deactivate each of these fields individually. Select only those areas for reference monitoring in which no movement takes place and that are always evenly lit, as false alarms could otherwise be triggered. Click Select area to configure the sensor fields. A new window will open. If necessary, click Clear all first to clear the current selection (fields marked red). Left-click the fields to be activated. Activated fields are marked red. If necessary, click Select all to select the entire video frame for monitoring. Right-click any fields you wish to deactivate. Click OK to save the configuration. Click the close button (X) in the window title bar to close the window without saving the changes. Alarm (only for transmitters) As an alternative to automatic connecting, alarm states can also be documented by . In this way it is possible to notify a recipient who does not have a video receiver. In this case the ZN-9000 automatically sends an to a previously defined address. Send alarm Select On if you want the ZN-9000 to automatically send an alarm in the event of an alarm. Mail server IP address: Enter the IP address of a mail server that operates on the SMTP standard (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol). Outgoing s will be sent to the mail server via the address you entered. Otherwise the box can be left blank ( ). Layout: You can specify the data format in which the alarm message will be sent. - Standard: with JPEG image file attachment. - SMS: in SMS format to an -to-sms gateway (for example to give an alarm by cellphone) without an image attachment. Warning! When a cellphone is used as the receiver, make sure to activate the or SMS function, depending on the format, so that these messages can be received. You can obtain information on operating your cellphone from your cellphone provider. Attach JPEG from camera: Click the checkbox to select the camera from which JPEG images will be sent. An enabled camera input is indicated by a check mark. Destination address: Enter the address for alarm s here. The maximum address length is 49 characters. 32

34 Sender name: Enter a unique name for the sender, for example the location of the device. This will make it easier to identify the origin of the . Send for testing: Test the function by clicking Send now! An alarm will be immediately created and sent. Relay You can configure the switching behavior of the relay output. Open switch relay (normally closed contact) or a closed switch relay (normally open contact) can be specified. It is also possible to specify whether the output should in a bistable or monostable manner. In bistable operation, the activated state of the relay is maintained. In monostable operation, the time can be selected after which the relay reverts to its idle state. You can choose various events that activate the output automatically. Thus, for example, it is possible to switch on a spotlight in response to a motion alarm and switch it off again when the alarm is over. Idle state: Select Open if the relay is to operate as a normally open contact or Closed if it is to operate as a normally closed contact. Operating mode: Select an operating mode for the relay. If, for example, a lamp switched on by an alarm is to remain lit when the alarm has ended, select Bistable. If an acoustic signal activated by an alarm is to sound for a period of ten seconds for example, select 10 sec. Relay follows: Select a particular event to trigger the relay. The following events can activate the relay: - Off No relay triggering by events - Connection Triggering if any connection is established - Video loss alarm Triggering caused by loss of the video signal - Motion alarm Triggering caused by the motion alarm - Local input 1 Triggering by external alarm input 1 - Remote input 1 Triggering by a relay contact at a remote location (only when a connection is established) Relay name: The relay can be assigned a name here. The name will be shown on the button next to Trigger relay. The Livepage can also be configured to display the name next to the relay icon. Trigger relay: Click the button to switch the relay manually (for example for testing purposes or to operate a door opener). 33

35 COM1 You can configure the parameters of the RS232/485 serial interface to meet your requirements. If the ZN-9000 is working in multicast mode, the first remote location to establish a video connection to the unit is also assigned the transparent data connection. However after about 15 seconds of inactivity, the data connection is automatically terminated and another remote location can exchange transparent data with the unit. Serial port function: Select a controllable device from the list. If you want to use the interface to transmit transparent data, select Transparent. To operate the unit with a terminal, choose Terminal. ZN-R9000 allow only Transparent and Terminal mode. After selecting a device, the remaining parameters in the window are set automatically and should not be changed. Camera ID: (only for transmitters) If necessary, enter the ID of the peripheral device you wish to control here (for example a dome camera or pan/tilt head). If you are using a Bosch AutoDome, remember that the value of the Camera ID must always be selected 1 less than the Bosch camera number (for example: Bosch camera number: 1, Camera ID: 0). Baud rate: Select the value for the transmission rate in Bit/s. Data bits: The number of data bits per character cannot be changed. Stop bits: Select the number of stop bits per character. Parity check: Select the type of parity check. Interface mode: Select the desired protocol for the serial interface. Half-duplex mode: Choose the setting appropriate for your application. 34

36 Network The settings on this page are used to integrate the unit into an existing network. Warning! Changes to the IP address, subnet mask or gateway address are transferred to the unit by clicking Set. However, they only take effect after the unit is restarted. -Click Set after entering a new IP address. To do this, enter the old IP address followed by /reset (for instance /reset) in the address bar of your web browser. The ZN-9000 will be restarted, after which it can only be accessed at the new IP address. Unit IP address: Enter the desired IP address for the ZN-9000 in this field. The IP address must be valid for the network. Subnet mask: Enter the appropriate subnet mask for the set IP address here. Gateway IP address: If you want the unit to establish a connection to a remote location in a different subnet, enter the IP address of the gateway here. Otherwise, this field can remain empty ( ). Video transmission: If the unit is used behind a firewall, TCP (HTTP Port) should be selected as the transmission protocol. For use in a local network, choose UDP. Warning! Multicast operation is only possible with the UDP protocol. The TCP protocol does not support multicast connections. The MTU value in UDP mode is 1514 bytes. HTTP browser port: Select a different HTTP browser port from the list if required. The default HTTP port is 80. Ethernet link type: If the ZN-9000 is connected to the network via a switch, both devices must have the same preset network connection type. If necessary, ask your network administrator what value the associated switch is set to. Choose Auto for an autosensing network connection. If necessary you can set the value to 10 or 100 MBit/s for either full or half-duplex mode (FD or HD). Warning! Malfunctions can occur (for example image faults) if the network capacity is not sufficient for transmission of the maximum data rate generated by the ZN SNMP host address: / 2. SNMP host address: The ZN-9000 supports the SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) for managing and monitoring network components, and can send SNMP messages to IP addresses. It supports SNMP MIB II and its traps in their full functionality in the unified code. If you wish to send SNMP traps, enter the IP addresses of one or two required target devices here. 35

37 Multicasting In addition to a 1:1 connection between an encoder and a single receiver (unicast), the ZN-9000 can enable multiple receivers to receive the video signal from an encoder simultaneously. This is either done by duplicating the data stream in the unit and then distributing it to multiple receivers (multi-unicast) or by distributing an individual data stream in the network itself to multiple receivers in a defined group (multicast). For each encoder (video input) you can enter a dedicated multicast address and port for each stream. You can switch between the streams by clicking the associated tabs. The prerequisite for multicast operation is a multicast-capable network that uses the UDP and IGMP protocols. Other group membership protocols are not supported. The TCP protocol does not support multicast connections. A special IP address (class D address) must be configured for multicast operation in a multicast-enabled network. The network must support group IP addresses and the Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP V3). The address range is from to The multicast address can be the same for multiple streams. However, it is then necessary to use a different port in each case so that multiple data streams are not sent simultaneously using the same port and multicast address. The settings must be made individually for each encoder (video input) and each stream. Multicast address: Enter a valid multicast address for each stream from the relevant encoder to be operated in multicast mode (duplication of the data streams in the network). With the setting the encoder for the relevant stream operates in multiunicast mode (copying of data streams in unit). The ZN-9000 supports multi-unicast connections for up to five simultaneously connected receivers. Duplication of data places a heavy demand on the CPU and can lead to impairment of the image quality under certain circumstances. Port: If there are simultaneous data streams at the same multicast address, you must assign different ports to each data stream. Enter the port address for the relevant stream here. Streaming: Click in the checkbox to activate multicast streaming mode for the relevant stream. An activated stream is marked with a check. Multicast audio port: (audio versions only) As well as video data, the audio versions can also send and receive audio signals. The audio signals are sent in a separate data stream parallel to the video data, and so increase the network load. The audio data are encoded according to G.711 and require an additional bandwidth of approx. 80 kbit/s per direction. If you wish to transmit audio signals in multicast mode you must assign them a dedicated port as this is a separate data stream. Enter the port address of the required stream here. Audio signals are only transmitted if the audio function is activated in the Audio settings configuration screen. Multicast packet TTL: A value can be entered to specify how long the multicast data packets are active on the network. If multicast is to be run via a router the value must be greater than 1. 36

38 Version information The hardware and firmware version numbers are for information only and cannot be altered. Keep a record of these numbers in case technical assistance is required. Hardware version: The hardware version number of the ZN-9000 is displayed. Firmware version: The firmware version number of the ZN-9000 is displayed. Livepage configuration (only for transmitters) In this window, you can adapt the appearance of the LIVEPAGE to meet your requirements. Options are provided here to display various information and operating elements in addition to the video image. Moreover, individual background graphics can be used for the main window and the upper area of the window (banners). Either GIF or JPEG images can be used. The file paths must correspond to the access mode (for example C:\Images\Logo.gif for access to local files or for access via the Internet/Intranet). For access via the Internet/Intranet, there must be a connection in order to display the image. The image files are not stored on the ZN Mark the checkboxes for the information to be displayed on the LIVEPAGE. The selected elements are checked. - Check on the LIVEPAGE whether and how the desired items are displayed. Logo URL: Enter the path to a suitable background graphic in this field. The image can be stored on a local computer, a local network or at an Internet address. Click Search if necessary to find a suitable image on the local network. Device logo URL: Enter the path for a suitable image for the upper part of the window (banner) here. The image can be stored on a local computer, a local network or at an Internet address. - Click Search if necessary to find a suitable image on the local network. To restore the original graphics, simply delete the entries in the Logo URL and Device logo URL fields. Show alarm inputs: Alarm inputs are displayed next to the video image as icons along with their assigned names. If an alarm is active the corresponding icon changes color. 37

39 Show relay output: The relay output is displayed next to the video image as icon along with its assigned name. If the relay is active the corresponding icon changes color. Show VCA metadata: Additional information from the VCA metadata can also be overlaid in the live video image, if the analysis is activated. Show event log: The event messages will be displayed with the date and time in a field next to the video image. Show system log: The system messages will be displayed with the date and time in a field next to the video image and provide information about the establishment and termination of connections etc. Save event log: Select this option to save event messages in a text file on the local computer. This file can be viewed, edited and printed with any text editor or the standard Office software. Save system log: Select this option to save system messages in a text file on the local computer. This file can be viewed, edited and printed with any text editor or the standard Office software. File for event log: Enter the path for saving the event log here. If necessary, click Search to find a suitable folder. File for system log: Enter the path for saving the system log here. If necessary, click Search to find a suitable folder. Path for JPEG and MPEG files: Enter the path for the storage location of individual images and video sequences that you can save from the LIVEPAGE. - If necessary, click Search to find a suitable folder. Licences You can enter the activation key to release additional functions or software modules. The activation key cannot be deactivated again and is not transferable to other units. Firmware and configuration upload Firmware update: The ZN-9000 is designed in such a way that its functions and parameters can be updated with firmware. To accomplish this, the current firmware package is transferred to the unit via the selected network. The firmware will be installed there automatically. 38

40 Thus a ZN-9000 can be serviced and updated remotely without requiring a technician to make changes to the installation on site. The current firmware can be obtained from your customer service center. Warning! Before starting the firmware update, make sure that you have selected the correct upload file! Uploading the wrong files can result in the unit no longer being addressable, requiring it to be replaced. Do not interrupt the firmware installation for any reason! Interruption will result in incorrect programming of the Flash EPROM. This can result in the unit no longer being addressable, requiring it to be replaced. - First, save the update file to the hard disk. - Enter the full path for the update file in the field or click Browse... to locate and select the file. - Click Upload to begin transmission to the unit. The progress bar allows you to monitor the transfer. The new firmware is unpacked and the Flash EPROM is reprogrammed. The time remaining is shown by the message going to reset Reconnecting in... seconds. After the upload is completed successfully, the unit will restart automatically. If the operating status LED lights up red, the upload has failed and must be repeated. To perform the upload, you must switch to a special page: - In the address bar of your browser, after the unit IP address enter /main.htm ein (for example /main.htm). - Repeat the upload. Configuration download: You can save configuration data for the ZN-9000 to a computer and load saved configuration data from a computer to the unit. - Click Download. A dialog will appear. - Follow the instructions to save the current settings. Configuration upload: - Enter the full path of the file to upload or click Browse... to select the desired file. - Make certain that the file to be loaded comes from the same device type as the unit you want to reconfigure. - Click Upload to begin transmission to the unit. The progress bar allows you to monitor the transfer. - Once the upload is complete, the new configuration is activated. The time remaining is shown by the message going to reset Reconnecting in... seconds. After the upload is completed successfully, the unit will restart automatically. Function test The ZN-9000 offers a variety of configuration options. Therefore you should check that it works properly after installation and configuration. This is the only way to ensure that the ZN-9000 will function as intended in the event of an alarm. Your check should include the following functions: - Can the ZN-9000 be called remotely? - Does the ZN-9000 transmit all the data required? - Does the ZN-9000 respond as desired to alarm events? - Is it possible to control peripheral devices if necessary? 39

41 Operation Operation with Microsoft Internet Explorer A computer with Microsoft Internet Explorer (version 6.0 or later) can be used to receive live images from the ZN-9000, control cameras or other peripherals and replay sequences stored on the local hard drive. Make sure the graphics card is set to 16 or 32 bit colour depth and that Microsoft Virtual Machine is installed on your PC. If necessary, the required software and controls can be installed from the product CD provided. Instructions for using the Web browser can be found in its online help. System requirements - Microsoft Internet Explorer (version 6.0 or higher) - Monitor resolution pixels - Network access (Intranet or Internet) You should also take note of the information in the System requirements datasheet. Install MPEG ActiveX In order to be able to play back live video images, an appropriate MPEG ActiveX must be installed on the computer. If necessary, the required software and controls can be installed from the product CD provided. - Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive of the computer. If the CD does not start automatically, open the root directory of the CD in Windows Explorer and double click MPEGAx.exe. - Follow the on-screen instructions. Establishing the connection (only for trasmitters) The ZN-9000 must be assigned a valid IP address to operate on your network. The following default addresses have been pre-set at the factory: Start the Web browser. - Enter the IP address of the ZN-9000 as the URL. The connection will be established and, after a short time, the LIVEPAGE with the video image will appear. 40

42 After the connection is established, the LIVEPAGE is initially displayed. It shows the live video image on the right of the browser window. Depending on the configuration, various text overlays may be visible on the live video image. Other information may also be shown next to the live video image on the Livepage. The display depends on the settings on the Livepage configuration configuration page. If the connection is not established, the maximum number of possible connections may already have been reached. The maximum number of connections depends on the device and network configuration. Password protection in If the ZN-9000 is password-protected against unauthorized access, a corresponding message and a prompt to enter the password will appear when you attempt to access protected areas. A ZN-9000 offers you the option of limiting access across various authorization levels. - Enter the user name and the associated password in the appropriate fields. - Click OK. If the password is correct, the desired page is displayed. Image selection You can view the image from each camera individually on a full screen. Click on one of the MPEG-4 Stream 1, MPEG-4 Stream 2 or M-JPEG tabs below the video image to switch between the different displays for the camera image. Camera control Control options for peripheral devices (such as a pan and tilt head or a dome camera) depend on the type of device installed and the configuration of the ZN If a controllable device (such as a dome camera) is configured and connected to the ZN-9000, the controls for the device are displayed next to the video image. - To control a peripheral device click the appropriate controls. - Move the mouse pointer over the video image. Additional options for controlling peripheral devices are displayed with the mouse pointer. Digital I/O Depending on the configuration of the unit, the alarm inputs and the relay output are displayed next to the camera image. The alarm symbols Input1... Input4 are for information and indicate the input status of an alarm input: Active 1 = Symbol lit green, Active 0 = Symbol not lit. The relay allows you to operate a device (for example a light or a door opener). To operate, click the relay symbol next to the video image. The symbol will be red when the relay is activated. 41

43 System log / Event log The System log field contains information about the operating status and the connection. These messages can be saved automatically in a file. Events such as the triggering or end of alarms are shown in the Event log field. These messages can be saved automatically in a file. Audio function (audio versions only) Depending on the configuration, audio data can be sent to and received from ZN All users who are connected by browsers receive the audio signals sent by the ZN Audio signals can only be sent to the ZN-9000 by the user who connects to the server first. - On the LIVEPAGE, click anywhere next to the video image to remove the focus from the ActiveX. - Hold down the F12 key to make a voice connection to the ZN The browser's status bar displays the message Send Audio ON. - Release the F12 key when you want to stop sending audio signals to thezn The browser's status bar displays the message Send Audio OFF. When the browser connection keeping voice contact with the ZN-9000 is broken, the next user to make a browser connection to the ZN-9000 can send audio data to the ZN Saving snapshots Individual images from the video sequence that is currently being shown on the LIVEPAGE can be saved in JPEG format on the computer's hard drive. - Click the symbol for saving single images. The image is saved at a resolution of /480 pixels (4CIF). The storage location depends on the configuration of the ZN Recording video sequences Sections of the video sequence that is currently being shown on the LIVEPAGE can be saved on the computer's hard drive. - Click the symbol for recording video sequences. Saving begins immediately. The storage location depends on the configuration of the ZN A recording in progress is indicated by the blinking of the red dot on the icon. - Click the symbol for recording video sequences again. Saving will be terminated. Image resolution The sequences will be recorded at the resolution specified in the encoder configuration. 42