Page 3 - Before You Use
- 2 - www.vivotek.com Before You Use It is important to carefully examine the contents with the Chapter Package Contents after opening the package. If there is anything missing, contact your reseller. Read the Chapter Physical Description before assembling and operating the device and peripherals. U...
Page 4 - Table of Contents
- 3 - www.vivotek.com Table of Contents Before You Use .......................................................2 Package Contents ...................................................5 Features and Benefits.............................................6 Physical Description ................................
Page 6 - Package Contents
- 5 - www.vivotek.com Package Contents If any of the following items are missing, please contact your reseller. Video Server VS2403 Power adapter Two I/O terminal connectors Camera control cable Mounting kit Software CD Quick installation guide Warranty card
Page 7 - Features and Benefits; Robust system operation
- 6 - www.vivotek.com Features and Benefits Video Server is a high-performance networking video multiplexer. With powerful VLIW DSP core and fully optimized algorithm, it can compress and transmit the high quality real-time video through standard TCP/IP inter-network. In addition to meet the basic n...
Page 9 - Physical Description; Front Panel; Status LED’s
- 8 - www.vivotek.com Physical Description Front Panel Status LED’s NET SYS Tx/Rx Power Link 10/100 LED1 (Heartbeat) Full duplex LED2 (Status) Each time Video Server starts up, it will perform power-on-self-test, abbreviated as POST, to examine every hardware module. As soon as the administrator plu...
Page 10 - DIP switches “1” to “4”
- 9 - www.vivotek.com Item LED status Description LED1 and LED2 blink alternately by 150ms During the test LED1 blinks one time and LED2 blinks 3 times TM1302 test fail Power-On-Self-Test LED1 blinks one time and LED2 blinks 4 times RTL8100BL test fail LED1 off, LED2 off Network fail Network LED1 bl...
Page 11 - Rear Panel; COM port
- 10 - www.vivotek.com Rear Panel Ethernet 10/100 socket Connect to an Ethernet network with a UTP category 5 cable of length shorter than 100 meters according to the standard. COM port This RS232 serial port is dedicated to control the PTZ cameras attached to COM port. General I/O terminal block Vi...
Page 12 - Power source
- 11 - www.vivotek.com 9 Opto-isolated sensor input 1(+) Max. 50mA, 12V DC 10 Opto-isolated sensor input 1(-) Ground 11 Opto-isolated sensor input 2(+) Max. 50mA, 12V DC 12 Opto-isolated sensor input 2(-) Ground 13 RS485 A D+, non-inverting 14 External power input Min. 1.5A, 12~15V AC or DC 15 Exter...
Page 13 - Power adapter
- 12 - www.vivotek.com pin 12 and pin 22 to pin 25 can be connected to external sensors and the state of voltage will be monitored according to the programmed conditions on the configuration page or the external script file. Four relay switches can be used to turn on or off external devices. When th...
Page 14 - How to Install
- 13 - www.vivotek.com How to Install To easily fit into various environments, Video Server automatically detects the attached interfaces and configures itself to the best condition. Therefore users need not care whether the connected cameras are either NTSC or PAL, and whether the Ethernet speed is...
Page 15 - Ethernet Environment; Hardware installation; Cable connection
- 14 - www.vivotek.com Ethernet Environment Hardware installation Before installing multiple Video Server’s at the well-chosen locations, the administrator should memorize the serial numbers on the packages respectively for future use. Cable connection Shut down all the peripheral devices prior to c...
Page 16 - Software installation; Easy way with installer program
- 15 - www.vivotek.com Software installation Easy way with installer program In order to configure Video Server’s remotely, administrators should keep the serial numbers of the new Video Server’s for identification. After successfully mounting Video Server’s in the proper position, run the Installat...
Page 18 - First access to Video Server; Set password of administrator; How to Use
- 17 - www.vivotek.com First access to Video Server Set password of administrator The administrator must change the root password immediately after the initial installation to ensure security. The root password should be well memorized since there is no way to retrieve or recover it. After changing ...
Page 19 - Authentication
- 18 - www.vivotek.com Server is accurate. Authentication After opening the Web browser and typing in the URL of Video Server, if the root password is set, a dialogue window will pop out to request a username and password. The primary users will be allowed to enter as soon as the administrator finis...
Page 21 - Main Page
- 20 - www.vivotek.com Main Page Basic functions are displayed in main entrance page of Video Server. The first figure below is graphic mode that has better visual effect and the second one is text mode that will shorten download time. The main page may look different depending on the PTZ driver or ...
Page 24 - System Configuration; Introduction
- 23 - www.vivotek.com System Configuration Introduction The system configuration can be easily done remotely on Internet Explorer through the Web interface. Administrators may type directly the URL of system configuration, “http://<IP address of Video Server>/setup/config.html”, to directly e...
Page 25 - Definitions of Configuration; System parameters; Change host name
- 24 - www.vivotek.com Definitions of Configuration System parameters Change host name The “Host name” is used for the homepage title of main page and displays as the title over the video window on the main page. The maximum string length is 40 characters or 20 characters in double-byte-character-sy...
Page 26 - Security privilege; Change root password
- 25 - www.vivotek.com Security privilege Change root password To change the administrator’s password, type the new password in both text boxes identically. What is typed will be displayed as asterisks for security purposes. The maximum password is 16 characters. After pressing “Save”, the web brows...
Page 27 - Network settings; Fix the IP address
- 26 - www.vivotek.com Network settings Fix the IP address Video Server will get IP address automatically whenever it starts unless "Reset the IP address at next boot" is disabled. Administrators can disable this option for fixing the IP address. Basic network settings Administrators may nee...
Page 30 - FTP settings
- 29 - www.vivotek.com Mail & FTP E-mail settings Video Server not only plays the role of server, it will also actively connect to servers outside to send out messages or snapshots. When Video Server starts, it will send out a system log via e-mail as long as the settings are correct rather than...
Page 31 - Access list; Allow list
- 30 - www.vivotek.com Access list Allow list Video Server can use allow list to limit which clients can access the video stream. Administrators can add ten IP address ranges to forbid these clients. Deny list Video Server also supports deny list, the maximum elements of it is ten. The deny list has...
Page 32 - Video, camera mapping and motion detection; Enable video channels
- 31 - www.vivotek.com Video, camera mapping and motion detection Enable video channels Only when the video source is "Enable", the related link will be displayed in the main page. There are four buttons for “Image setting”, “Camera setting”, “Motion detection” and “Privacy mask” regarding t...
Page 35 - Camera Control; Choose serial interface
- 34 - www.vivotek.com Camera Control Choose serial interface There are two types of serial interfaces supported by Camera Control. Administrators must set the correct “Interface mode” between RS232 and RS485 according to the attached device. Choose device driver If the attached device is PTZ driver...
Page 36 - Homepage layout; Image mode
- 35 - www.vivotek.com Homepage layout There are two homepage display modes. One is "Image mode" that uses graphics for links; the other is "Text mode" that mostly uses text for links. Image mode Administrators may easily give Video Server a different presence of homepage. The "l...
Page 37 - Application constitution; Weekly schedule
- 36 - www.vivotek.com Application constitution Administrators can use combinations of options on the application page to perform many useful security applications. Video Server provides two application modes; one is performed according to the settings on the web page, the other is performed accordi...
Page 40 - Advanced Functions; Get snapshot via URL
- 39 - www.vivotek.com Advanced Functions Capture Up-to-date Still Images Get snapshot via URL Administrator and users can use the specific URL to capture the current still image. Additional parameters: Get snapshot via FTP Administrator and users can log-in the FTP daemon of Video Server to downloa...
Page 41 - Get Continuous Images; Select video source and quality and size
- 40 - www.vivotek.com Get Continuous Images Select video source and quality and size /cgi-bin/video.jpg[?<param>=<value>] Display all video /cgi-bin/quad.jpg[?<param>=<value>] param value Description cam 1 Video 1 2 Video 2 3 Video 3 4 Video 4 quality 1 Medium 2 Standard 3 G...
Page 42 - Download Event-triggered Snapshots; Get triggered snapshots via URL
- 41 - www.vivotek.com Download Event-triggered Snapshots There are twelve video image files for four video channels of three stages: pre-alarm, the moment when triggered and post-alarm. Only the snapshots captured by the last event are preserved. Administrator and users can use FTP or URL to get th...
Page 44 - Uploading Snapshots Periodically; Upload snapshots to external FTP server
- 43 - www.vivotek.com Uploading Snapshots Periodically Upload snapshots to external FTP server In sequential mode, Video Server will send out snapshots according to interval and period settings. If snapshot files are intended for quick updates, it is better to skip date and time suffix. The file na...
Page 45 - Customize Graphics in Homepage
- 44 - www.vivotek.com Customize Graphics in Homepage While in text mode, there is a small icon named BTN_TEXT.GIF preceding with each link that can be changed by administrators. While in image mode, the default method will use the image stored in Flash memory. The followings are the referenced file...
Page 46 - Command Script for Complex Applications; Command format; Event; Parameter explanation
- 45 - www.vivotek.com Command Script for Complex Applications Besides the application wizard, Video Server provides a more professional command script for advanced applications. The command script will be executed exclusively with the settings in Application page of system configuration except for ...
Page 48 - Practical examples
- 47 - www.vivotek.com Practical examples The script file is limited to maximum 500 characters and 12 lines. The actual performance will depend on the complexity of the command script. Administrators should reduce the redundant check as possible. Overload conditional check and heavy actions may reta...
Page 49 - URL for External Device Control; Query status of digital inputs
- 48 - www.vivotek.com URL for External Device Control Query status of digital inputs /cgi-bin/getdi.cgi?[di1][&di2][&di3][&di4] If no parameter is specified, all the status of digital input will be returned. Drive digital outputs /cgi-bin/setdo.cgi?do<number>=<state> <num...
Page 50 - Transparent Remote Serial Driver; Send command to device attached to COM1
- 49 - www.vivotek.com Transparent Remote Serial Driver Video Server provides a highly customized control support to third-party serial interface devices aside from PTZ cameras. That means in addition to setting up a custom camera with PTZF commands, users may utilize this mode and introduce a custo...
Page 51 - URL of System Maintenance; Download System Log via FTP
- 50 - www.vivotek.com URL of System Maintenance Download System Log via FTP Besides viewing the system log from the web page, administrators can download the system log file, SYSTEM.LOG, via FTP. To log into the FTP daemon, enter “root” as the user name and the same administrator’s password used in...
Page 52 - Configure System via FTP
- 51 - www.vivotek.com Configure System via FTP Administrators can use FTP to configure Video Server much quicker than Web page especially for multiple targets. To configure system via FTP, first download the parameter file, CONFIG.INI, to customize each field according to the environment and then u...
Page 55 - Telnet Commands; Stop information dumping
- 54 - www.vivotek.com Telnet Commands Video Server has a Telnet daemon for only administrators to access some seldom used functions. Using any general terminal program to connect to Video Server will prompt the user for a password. Username is not requested here since only administrators can access...
Page 57 - Appendix
- 56 - www.vivotek.com Appendix A. Troubleshooting A.1 Power-On-Self-Test After the power has been turned on, Video Server will perform a self-diagnostic to detect any possible hardware defects. If the power indicator is dim at the beginning, the system fails to proceed further without power. While ...
Page 59 - B. Frequently Asked Questions
- 58 - www.vivotek.com B. Frequently Asked Questions Q Why can’t I connect the Video Server after reboot? A The Installation Wizard can find Video Servers in the same LAN. If Administrator fixed the IP address and it is not belong to the same LAN with PC or Administrator set PPPoE, the Video Server ...
Page 62 - C. Upgrade System Firmware; Easy way via Installation Wizard
- 61 - www.vivotek.com C. Upgrade System Firmware Customers can frequently check the appropriate product folder on our web site to download the latest firmware. Only administrators can upgrade the system firmware of Video Server. Easy way via Installation Wizard Run the Upgrade Wizard included in th...
Page 63 - D. URL Commands of Video Server; Page URL
- 62 - www.vivotek.com D. URL Commands of Video Server For some customers who already have their own web site or web control application, Video Server can be easily integrated through convenient URL. This section lists the commands in URL format corresponding to the basic functions of Video Server. ...
Page 65 - request IP address and it’s response
- 64 - www.vivotek.com General CGI URL syntax and parameters CGI parameters are written in lower-case and as one word without any underscores or other separators. When the CGI request includes internal server parameters, the internal parameters must be written exactly as they are named in the server...
Page 67 - Only the parameters that you set and readable will be returned.
- 66 - www.vivotek.com HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n Content-Type: text/html\r\n Context-Length: <length>\r\n \r\n <parameter pair> where <parameter pair> is <parameter>=<value>\r\n [<parameter pair>] Only the parameters that you set and readable will be returned. Example: ...
Page 72 - normal x 2
- 71 - www.vivotek.com update (w) 0, 1 Update the above ddns settings to take effect Group: UPNP NAME VALUE DESCRIPTION enable (r/w) 0, 1 Enable or disable the UPNP service. <1> Group: IPFilter NAME VALUE DESCRIPTION allowstart_<0~9> (r/w) 1.0.0.0 ~ 255.255.255.255 Allowed starting RTSP ...
Page 78 - E. Settings of Supported PTZ Cameras
- 77 - www.vivotek.com E. Settings of Supported PTZ Cameras Since the COM port settings can be adjusted to other than the default settings, check the correct default settings for the attached camera. Camera model Baud rate Data bits Stop bit Parity bit Sony VISCA 9600 8 1 None Canon VC-C1 9600 8 2 N...
Page 79 - F. Camera Control Cable
- 78 - www.vivotek.com F. Camera Control Cable The included cable can be used to control motorized cameras of desktop types from Sony and Canon. The pin assignment is illustrated in the following chart. To control cameras of another brand, check the user’s manual of the motorized camera if the pin a...
Page 83 - H. Technical Specifications
- 82 - www.vivotek.com H. Technical Specifications System CPU: Trimedia PNX1302 RAM: 32MB SDRAM ROM: 4MB FLASH ROM Networking Adjustable bandwidth limit Protocol TCP/IP, HTTP, SMTP, FTP, Telnet, NTP, DNS, DDNS, DHCP, UPnP and PPPoE Physical 10BaseT Ethernet or 100BaseT Fast Ethernet auto negotiation...
Page 84 - Liability
- 83 - www.vivotek.com Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) This device compiles with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions. • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cau...
