Configuration English Audio and Video Decoder DIS-2/M DecoderPro HD Rev. 1.0.1 / 2012-10-26
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Table Of Contents 1 Introduction...5 1.1 Validity...5 1.2 Documents...5 1.3 Conventions...5 2 Safety Instructions...7 3 General Notes...9 3.1 Scope of Delivery...9 3.2 Transportation and Packaging...9 3.3 Appropriate Use...9 3.4 Performance Features...10 3.5 Warranty...10 4 Login...11 4.1 System Requirements...11 4.2 Login...11 5 Common Settings...13 5.1 User Interface...13 5.2 Time...13 5.2.1 Date/Time...13 5.2.2 Time Zone...14 5.2.3 Time Server...15 5.2.4 Camera Name...15 6 User Management...16 6.1 Login Mode...16 6.2 Group login...16 6.3 User login...17 6.3.1 Define New User...17 6.3.2 Edit User...18 7 Network...19 7.1 Basic Settings...19 7.2 Manual Configuration...21 7.3 DHCP...21 8 Video...22 8.1 Video Standard...22 8.2 Video Output...22 9 Event Management...23 10 COM Interface...24 11 Data Display...25 11.1 Filter...25 11.2 Position...26 www.dallmeier.com 3
12 Service...28 12.1 Event Log...28 12.2 Configuration File...28 12.2.1 Download...28 12.2.2 Upload...29 12.2.3 Configuration Transfer to Several Devices...30 13 Info...32 14 Logout...33 www.dallmeier.com 4
1 Introduction 1.1 Validity This document is valid for the audio and video decoder. The descriptions in this document are based on the 2.5.1.14 software version. 1.2 Documents Data Sheet The document Data Sheet contains the technical specifications, features and data of the device. The target audience of this document is trained and authorized professionals (installers). Commissioning The document Commissioning contains detailed instructions on mounting, connection assignment and commissioning of the device. The target audience of this document is trained and authorized professionals (installers). Configuration (dieses Dokument) The document Configuration contains detailed descriptions on the configuration of the software. Safety notes, general information and technical data are additionally provided. The target audience of this documment is trained and authorized professionals (installers). 1.3 Conventions This document may contain various warning words and symbols that indicate potential sources of danger. DANGER DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE NOTICE indicates practices for preventing property damage, incorrect configurations or faulty operations. www.dallmeier.com 5
The following symbols and various character formats are used to increase the clearness of the document: Instructions are indicated by arrows ( ). Expressions in bold/italics generally indicate a control element on the device (switches or labels) or on its user interface (buttons, menu entries). Paragraphs in italics provide information on basic principles, special features and efficient procedure as well as general recommendations. www.dallmeier.com 6
2 Safety Instructions Only use the unit if it is technically in proper working condition and for the intended purpose while keeping safety and potential dangers in mind. Qualified Personnel The installation, mounting, connection, commissioning and configuration of the unit may only be carried out by qualified personnel. This also applies to the maintenance, testing and repair, whereat the regulations of the DIN VDE 0701 series of standards (repair, modification and inspection of electrical appliances) must be followed. Regulations The use of video and audio surveillance systems is, in general, strictly regulated. Inform yourself about the currently valid laws and regulations regarding data, worker and environmental protection before using the unit and ensure compliance with them. System Components Only use internal components that have been tested and approved by Dallmeier. Inappropriate internal components can cause malfunctions, damages and data loss and can result in the loss of warranty. RAID System Devices that are configured with a RAID system for redundant recording always must be supplied with power via an uninterruptable power supply (UPS). A sudden voltage drop can damage the RAID system. Modifications Do not make any modifications to the hardware or software that has not been tested and approved by Dallmeier. Inappropriate modifications can cause malfunctions, damages and data loss and can result in the loss of warranty. Documentation Read the documents included in delivery carefully and thoroughly. Always observe the contained instructions, notes and warnings. Condensation Water If the unit is brought from a cold to a warm environment, resulting condensation water can cause malfunctions and damages. In this case, wait (up to 8 hours) until the unit has reached room temperature before commissioning. Earthing & Equipotential Bonding For the safety of persons (protection against dangerous contact voltages) and devices (protection against overvoltages) and the immunity of information and communication technology equipment to electromagnetic interferences (EMI), all protective measures, which are specified by the currently valid DIN, VDE and ISO standards and which provide for a standard-compliant earthing and a correct equipotential bonding of electrical and electronic devices, are mandatory and must be fulfilled by all means. www.dallmeier.com 7
Lightning Storms To avoid damage to the unit by electrical surge during lightning storms, unplug the unit from the mains power supply (pull out the power plug). This is also recommended, when the unit has been unused for a long period of time. Operating Conditions Unfavourable operating conditions can shorten the life of the unit and can cause malfunctions, damages and data loss and can result in the loss of warranty. Observe the specifications given in the technical data, the operating condition requirements and the maintenance instructions. Shocks Shocks can cause malfunctions and damages. The unit may not be moved while in operation. Foreign Bodies If objects or liquids get into the unit, immediately disconnect it from the power supply (pull out the power plug). Contact the sales partner responsible for your area. Burnt Smell If you notice burnt smell or a formation of smoke coming from the unit, immediately disconnect it from the power supply (pull out the power plug). Contact the sales partner responsible for your area. Opening The housing of the unit may only be opened by qualified personnel for commissioning, inspection, maintenance and repair. Disposal Do not dispose waste electrical and electronic equipment into the household trash. Disconnect the unit from the power supply. Remove all connected devices. Return the unit to your respective sales partner. www.dallmeier.com 8
3 General Notes 3.1 Scope of Delivery Included in the standard scope of delivery is: 1 1 Power Supply Unit 90 240 V AC, 12 V DC, 36 W 4 Screw 1 Documentation Configuration (CD) 1 Documentation Commissioning (in print) The scope of delivery may differ depending on the ordered equipment, the device variant or the country of destination. The functional range of the devices depend on the ordered equipment or device variant and may differ from this document s content. Certain functions and features may require the purchase of an additional license. 3.2 Transportation and Packaging NOTICE Transport damage! Module rack and modules must be individually packaged and transported. ¾¾Disassemble before transporting all modules from the module rack. Store the original packaging for transportation at a later date. Dallmeier is not responsible for damage resulting from unprofessional/improper transportation. The goods should only be shipped in their original packaging. If the original packaging is no longer available, ensure that the packaging used sufficiently protects the units against damage, moisture, heat and cold. 3.3 Appropriate Use The is an audio and video decoder. It is able to receive audio and video streams in various encodings via an Ethernet network (unicast or multicast), simultaneously decode them and output them in real-time via its BNC or HDMI interface. The is a stand-alone device. Its compact and robust design allows the recorder to be used ad-hoc. www.dallmeier.com 9
3.4 Performance Features The is characterized by the following features and characteristics: 1 IP audio and video channel Supports network cameras of Dallmeier and third-party suppliers Supported video formats MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H.264 Supported audio formats MPEG-1 Layer 2, G.711 Supported frame rate up to 50 fps / 60 fps Supported resolutions SD, HD (720p, 1080i, 1080p) Supported bit rate up to 16 Mbps (constant or dynamic) Simultaneous decoding and output Fast display times (little delay of less than 100 ms) BNC output SDTV (PAL/NTSC) HDMI output HDTV (SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 274M), Full HD Upscaling from SDTV to HDTV supported Configuration with web browser via Ethernet User administration integrated Linux operating system (proprietary and hardened) on flash memory 3.5 Warranty The terms and conditions valid at the signing of the contract shall apply. www.dallmeier.com 10
4 Login The configuration is done through the graphical user interface in a browser. 4.1 System Requirements The following software components are provided: Browser Mozilla Firefox, version 8.x.x or higher or Internet Explorer* ) 8 or higher 4.2 Login Proceed as follows to sign up: The default ip address is 10.2.6.98, the default password is 3. ¾¾Start the browser. ¾¾Enter the required ip address. The login dialogue is displayed. Fig. 4-1 ¾¾Enter the password. ¾¾Click the OK button. www.dallmeier.com 11
After successful login, the graphical user interface is displayed in the initial state. Fig. 4-2 ¾¾Make the required settings (see below). www.dallmeier.com 12
5 Common Settings The configuration is done via the graphical user interface in a browser. In the Common settings menu the basic settings and the user management are integrated. 5.1 User Interface The User interface configuration dialogue allows to change the language of the user interface. ¾¾Open the Common settings area. ¾¾Click the User interface... tab. The User interface configuration dialogue is displayed. Fig. 5-1 ¾¾Select the required Language from the dropdown box. ¾¾Click the OK button. 5.2 Time The Time settings configuration dialogues allows to set date and time. 5.2.1 Date/Time The Date/Time tab allows to adjust manually date and time. ¾¾Open the Common settings area. ¾¾Click the Time... tab. The Time settings configuration dialogue is displayed. ¾¾Select the Date/Time tab. www.dallmeier.com 13
The Date/Time configuration dialogue is displayed. Fig. 5-2 ¾¾Enter the required Date. ¾¾Enter the required Time. ¾¾Click the OK button. 5.2.2 Time Zone On this tab, the Time zone can be set manually. ¾¾Open the Common settings area. ¾¾Click the Time... tab. The Time settings configuration dialogue is displayed. ¾¾Select the Time zone tab. The Time zone configuration dialogue is displayed. Fig. 5-3 ¾¾Select the required Time zone from the dropdown box. ¾¾Click the OK button. www.dallmeier.com 14
5.2.3 Time Server Date and time can be automatically configured via a Time server. ¾¾Open the Common settings area. ¾¾Click the Time... tab. The Time settings configuration dialogue is displayed. ¾¾Select the Time server tab. The Time server configuration dialogue is displayed. Fig. 5-4 ¾¾Enable the Use time server checkbox. ¾¾Enter the IP address of the time server. ¾¾Click the OK button. 5.2.4 Camera Name The Camera name can be adjusted. ¾¾Open the Common settings area. ¾¾Click the Camera name... tab. The Camera name configuration dialogue is displayed. Fig. 5-5 ¾¾Enter the required Camera name. ¾¾Click the OK button. www.dallmeier.com 15
6 User Management The configuration of the device must be preceded by a successful authentication as an authorized user or user group. The user management allows for the definition of various access and configuration rights for three different local user groups. In addition, individual local users can be assigned to the local user groups if necessary. 6.1 Login Mode The login mode defines the authentication type. Login mode Group login User login Type Group password User name + User password or Group password The authentication with the group password is also possible in User login mode. ¾¾Open the Login options dialogue via Common settings > User management > Login options... Fig. 6-1 ¾¾Set the Login mode. Note the following sections about the different login modes. ¾¾Finally, confirm with OK. 6.2 Group login The group names of the three local user groups can be changed. Note that the factory default password of the local user group Group 1: admin is 3. the factory default password of the local user group Group 1: admin must be changed for security reasons. the local user groups Group 2: user and Group 3: guest are defined without a factory default password. www.dallmeier.com 16
a login of the local user groups Group 2: user and Group 3: guest is only possible after a password has been defined. ¾¾Open the User groups dialogue via Common settings > User management > User groups... Fig. 6-2 ¾¾Select the tab of the relevant group. ¾¾Enter a new Group name if required. ¾¾Enter a New password. ¾¾Repeat the new password in the Confirm password field. ¾¾Finally, confirm with Apply. 6.3 User login In the User login mode, individual local users can be assigned to the three local user groups. 6.3.1 Define New User ¾¾Ensure that the Login mode is set to User login. ¾¾Open the User groups dialogue via Common settings > User management > User groups... www.dallmeier.com 17
Fig. 6-3 ¾¾Select the tab of the relevant group. ¾¾Click New. The New user dialogue is displayed. Fig. 6-4 ¾¾Enter a new User name. ¾¾Enter a New password. ¾¾Repeat the new password in the Confirm password field. ¾¾Finally, confirm with OK. 6.3.2 Edit User ¾¾Ensure that the Login mode is set to User login. ¾¾Open the User groups dialogue via Common settings > User management > User groups... ¾¾Select the tab of the relevant group. ¾¾Select the relevant user from the users list. ¾¾Edit or Delete the user by clicking the related button. www.dallmeier.com 18
7 Network 7.1 Basic Settings The network settings of the device can be configured manually or automatically assigned by a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server. In order to avoid network conflicts, you should clarify if intended network settings are permitted. In particular, the allocation of an already used IP address may result in malfunctions. ¾¾Open the Network settings dialogue via Network > Basic settings... Fig. 7-1 Default Factory Settings Connection type: automatic Get IP settings from DHCP: deactivated IP address: 192.168.2.28 Netmask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 192.168.2.1 Allow IP-Finder network configuration: activated NOTICE Incorrect settings may result in the device being no longer available via the network. ¾¾Contact your network administrator for more information and assistance. ¾¾For troubleshooting purposes, write down the MAC address and all new settings before changing the configuration. ¾¾Note the explanations below. www.dallmeier.com 19
Connection Type This setting defines the transfer rate and the duplex mode. The Connection type > automatic (Autonegotiation) is sufficient for most applications. Domain Name System (DNS) Since IP addresses are rather difficult to remember, you can also refer to devices by their host names which allows you to locate the devices or hosts more easily on the LAN (Local Area Network). The mapping of host names to their corresponding IP addresses is handled by the socalled Domain Name Service (DNS server required). In addition, IP address mapping can also be stored directly in the hosts file on your local computer. The Host-Name (or more appropriately the short host name) specifies the name of the machine itself (e.g. myhostname). The Domain name is usually the network domain within your LAN associated with your company and department (e.g. example.com or intranet.example.com). Host names are resolved by special DNS servers (known as name servers ). Resolving host names into IP addresses requires the assignment of a primary name server (DNS-Server 1, e.g. ns1.example.com) and, for reasons of reliability and availability, a secondary name server (DNS-Server 2, e.g. ns2.example.com). For example, to refer to the device by its long host name or fully qualified domain name (FQDN), you can simply use myhostname.example.com. Depending on the DNS server or hosts file settings, you can also refer to the device by simply using its short host name (hier myhostname). Search domains (max. 5 allowed, separated by spaces) are useful if a defined alarm host or UTC time server is not located in your specified domain name. www.dallmeier.com 20
7.2 Manual Configuration If no DHCP server is available in your LAN or if you want to assign the network settings manually, proceed as follows: ¾¾Pay attention to the designated and valid IP address ranges in your network. ¾¾Ensure that the Get IP settings from DHCP checkbox is deactivated. ¾¾Enter the IP address you want to assign to the device. ¾¾Enter the Netmask. ¾¾Enter the Gateway address. ¾¾If required, configure the available DNS settings (as described above). ¾¾Deactivate the Allow IP-Finder network configuration 1 checkbox if not required. ¾¾Finally, confirm with OK. The connection to the device is terminated and the new network settings are assigned. 7.3 DHCP To have a DHCP server assign the network settings automatically, proceed as follows: ¾¾Ensure that an active DHCP server is available in your local area network (LAN). ¾¾Activate the Get IP settings from DHCP checkbox. ¾¾If required, configure the available DNS settings (as described above). To send the Host name to the DHCP server, deactivate the Get host name from DHCP checkbox and enter a specific host name. ¾¾Deactivate the Allow IP-Finder network configuration checkbox if not required. ¾¾Finally, confirm with OK. The connection to the device is terminated and the new network settings are assigned by the DHCP server (pay attention to the lease duration). The newly assigned network settings can be determined by the MAC address of the device using the IP-Finder or on the DHCP server. The IP-Finder must be executed in the same LAN in which the device is located. 1 IP-Finder: Dallmeier software for the determination and configuration of network-compatible Dallmeier devices www.dallmeier.com 21
8 Video 8.1 Video Standard Countries and territories use different broadcasting television systems. To ensure a correct video signal transmission, the device must be set to the appropriate video standard for your country: PAL for 25 fps or NTSC for 30 fps ¾¾Open the Video standard dialogue via Video > Video standard... Fig. 8-1 ¾¾Select a Standard. ¾¾Confirm with OK. 8.2 Video Output The image resolution of the HDMI video output can be configured. ¾¾Open the Video output dialogue via Video > Video output... Fig. 8-2 ¾¾Select the relevant HDMI Resolution. ¾¾Activate the 60 Hz at HDMI output checkbox if required. ¾¾Select the required Scaling mode. ¾¾Select the Filter mode. ¾¾Finally confirm with OK. www.dallmeier.com 22
9 Event Management The event management supports event-driven messaging functions for e-mail and ftp images upload to different alarm host. ¾¾Open the Event dialogue via Event management > Event... So far no event handler is configured, only the New... entry is displayed. ¾¾Click Event management > New... The configuration menu is expanded to include the Event 1 entry and the corresponding dialogue is displayed. Fig. 9-1 ¾¾Enter a unique label for the new event handler in the Name field. ¾¾Select from the Action drop-down list the type of action to be executed upon entry (triggering) a specified event action. ¾¾Enter the IP address of the receiver. ¾¾Make the required settings on the Trigger tab. ¾¾Enable the active checkbox to enable the processing of the event routine. ¾¾Confirm with OK. www.dallmeier.com 23
10 COM Interface Dome or PTZ cameras can be connected to the serial interface. These devices are controlled by the evaluation software (SMAVIA Viewing Client, SeMSy III). The control signals are sent to the module using the DaVid protocol. This then forwards the signals to the external device. ¾¾Open the Serial port dialogue via Interface > Serial... Fig. 10-1 ¾¾Set the Function to Crosslink. ¾¾Make the required settings. ¾¾Finally confirm with OK. www.dallmeier.com 24
11 Data Display The Data display function provides the embedding of data transferred from external devices/ applications (via the DaVid Protocol). The embedded data is displayed in the live mode of DaVid Protocol capable devices/applications. A recording of the embedded data has to be configured separately. For detailed information, refer to the separate documentations of the respective devices. 11.1 Filter The externally transferred data can be filtered before embedding. The filtering (selection) only takes effect on externally sent data. ¾¾Open the Data display - Filter dialogue via Interfaces > Data display > Filter... Fig. 11-1 By default, no externally transferred data is embedded. To embed externally transferred data, proceed as follows: ¾¾Enable the Display active checkbox. ¾¾Select the relevant data by activating the related checkbox. ¾¾Select the Duration. ¾¾Confirm with OK. The externally transferred data is embedded in the current image (frame) that is captured exactly at the moment when the data is received and stays embedded for the selected Duration (frames). www.dallmeier.com 25
11.2 Position The embedded data can be positioned for the live mode display with DaVid protocol capable devices/applications. ¾¾Open the Data display - Position dialogue via Interfaces > Data display > Position... Fig. 11-2 The right-hand side of the dialogue (blue rectangle with Dallmeier logo) represents a exemplary screen for displaying live videos with full PAL or NTSC resolution. The white lines illustrate the stylized graphical user interface (GUI) of a typical application for displaying live videos. The white rectangle with the yellow corner (in the bottom right) shows the display area of the embedded data. On the left-hand side of the dialogue the coordinates and dimensions of the display area are displayed (values in pixels). The coordinates refer to the top left corner of the display area. The display area can be positioned by drag & drop. Fig. 11-3 www.dallmeier.com 26
The display area can be resized by dragging its yellow corner (in the bottom right). Fig. 11-4 An exact positioning and resizing is possible by using the corresponding input fields. ¾¾Adjust all relevant settings. ¾¾Confirm with OK. www.dallmeier.com 27
12 Service 12.1 Event Log The device logs IP addresses of applications that temporarily blocked certain resources of the device in a log file. The list of IP addresses is displayed in the Event log dialogue. ¾¾Open the Event log dialogue via Service > Event log... Fig. 12-1 12.2 Configuration File The configuration of the device can be exported to a file and thus be saved. In addition to the configuration recovery of the device that is currently connected, the saved configuration can also be transferred to several devices simultaneously. 12.2.1 Download NOTICE If the configuration file is to be transferred to several devices, the Network settings must not be exported. ¾ ¾ Open the Configuration file management dialogue via Service > Configuration file > Download... www.dallmeier.com 28
Fig. 12-2 ¾¾Select all relevant settings which are to be exported to the configuration file by activating the related checkboxes. ¾¾Confirm with OK. ¾¾Follow the instructions of the download dialogue and save the configuration file to a data storage device. The configuration file name contains the IP address of the related device. 12.2.2 Upload The saved configuration file can be transferred to an individual device. This allows for the recovery of the configuration of the device that is currently connected. In addition, the configuration file can also be transferred to several devices simultaneously. This is a very effective method to identically configure several devices in terms of certain configuration groups. Configuration Recovery To recover the configuration of an individual device, the connection to the device must be established first ¾ ¾ Open the Configuration file management dialogue via Service > Configuration file > Upload... www.dallmeier.com 29
Fig. 12-3 ¾¾Click Browse. ¾¾Select the relevant configuration file on your data storage device. ¾¾Confirm with OK. At the end of the transfer a list of the transferred (or skipped) configuration settings is displayed. 12.2.3 Configuration Transfer to Several Devices As a precondition all relevant devices must be located in the same LAN (with suitable cabling and a separate IP address for each device). In addition, the access rights to all devices must be identical (same user name and password). Before the configuration file can be transferred, it must be saved as described above. However, the configuration of the Network settings must not be included in the configuration file. If these settings were included, the same IP address would be transferred to all devices. Since, however, every IP address in a LAN must be unique, this would cause massive problems in the network. NOTICE Ensure that the configuration of the Network settings is not transferred to several devices. To be able to send the configuration file to several devices, a connection to one of the devices must be established first. ¾¾Open the Configuration file management dialogue via Service > Configuration file > Upload... Fig. 12-4 www.dallmeier.com 30
¾¾Click Browse. ¾¾Select the relevant configuration file on your data storage device. ¾¾Activate the Broadcast checkbox. ¾¾Enter the First IP address and the Last IP address of the relevant device group. ¾¾Enter the Username. ¾¾Enter the Password. ¾¾Confirm with OK. At the end of the transfer a list of the transferred (or skipped) configuration settings is displayed. www.dallmeier.com 31
13 Info General information about the device is displayed in the Info dialogue. ¾¾Click Info in the configuration menu. Fig. 13-1 The following information is displayed: Device type Software version Version number of the decoder Version number of the linux kernel Serial number of the device Uptime Information about the network connections is displayed in the Network connections tab. www.dallmeier.com 32
14 Logout The graphical user interface is terminated as follows: ¾¾Check that all configurations, system settings and changes are saved. Fig. 14-1 ¾¾Click the Logout button. ¾¾Close the browser. www.dallmeier.com 33