Convision V4000 Manuel utilisateur

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Convision V4000
User Manual
Version 3.0
December 2008
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General
This manual intends to convey the knowledge required to connect and handle your
Convision IP video server. General information on configuring the required software
on your computer you will find in the “Convision System Configuration“ document.
You do not need any special software to operate the Convision IP video server since
all the components are generally included in the standard software package supplied
with the computer.
Please read this manual before connecting your Convision IP video server.
You can download the latest update of the Convision V4000 manual and the
Convision V4000 firmware free of charge from the ConvisionWebsite
(www.convision.com ).
Operate the Convision V4000 exclusively with 12 V DC.
Step by Step Procedures
Meeting the System Requirements – refer to Chapter 3
Connecting the Components – refer to Chapter 5
Configuring the System – refer to document “Convision System Configuration“
Setting up Your Browser – refer to document “Convision System Configuration“
Configuring Your Convision IP video server – refer to Chapter 6 and 9

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Content
1General references......................................................................5
1.1 Scope of delivery...........................................................................5
1.2 Safety Instructions.........................................................................5
2System Requirements.................................................................7
2.1 Requirements for Operation in a Local Area Network (LAN).........7
2.2 Software Requirements.................................................................7
3Controls, Connectors and Indicators........................................8
4Connecting the Convision IP video server .............9
4.1 Connecting the Unit to the Power Supply......................................9
4.2 Connecting the Unit to the LAN...................................................10
4.3 Connecting the Cameras.............................................................10
4.4 Input and Output Connections.....................................................12
5IP-Setup - Initial Configuration of the Convision IP-
Videoserver................................................................................13
5.1 LAN without DHCP or Direct Connection....................................13
5.2 Factory-Reset - Deleting the configuration..................................14
6The HTML Pages - Operation and Configuration ...................15
7Cameras - Monitoring ...............................................................17
7.1.1 Controllable Camera ...................................................................19
7.2 Recording and Playback .............................................................22
7.2.1 Recording....................................................................................22
7.2.2 Playback / Save of Recording.....................................................22
8Configuration.............................................................................27
8.1 Cameras......................................................................................27
8.1.1 Selection......................................................................................28
8.1.2 Rename Cameras.......................................................................28
8.1.3 Video-Settings.............................................................................28
8.1.4 Camera settings..........................................................................28
8.1.5 Quality.........................................................................................28

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8.2 Events – alarm release................................................................29
8.2.1 Motion Detection ......................................................................... 30
8.2.2 Video Loss ..................................................................................34
8.2.3 Timer – zeitabhängige Aktionen..................................................34
8.2.4 Device - Keys..............................................................................35
8.2.5 I / O – Input .................................................................................35
8.3 Action..........................................................................................37
8.3.1 Speed up recording on event......................................................37
8.3.2 Protect hard disk event................................................................38
8.3.3 Notification by E-Mail...................................................................38
8.3.4 Transferring Data via FTP- Upload .............................................39
8.3.5 I/O-Output (Duration)...................................................................41
8.3.6 Http-Alert.....................................................................................41
8.3.7 Video – Out .................................................................................43
8.3.8 Time-Client-Update.....................................................................44
8.4 Authorization - User administration.............................................44
8.5 Language ....................................................................................46
8.5.2 Upload file .................................................................................. 46
8.6 HD-Manager................................................................................47
8.7 Advanced ....................................................................................47
8.8 Configuration – Load and Save...................................................50
8.9 Network - Settings.......................................................................50
8.10 Firmware Update.........................................................................53
8.11 Setting Time and Date.................................................................54
8.12 Dome / PTZ Cameras .................................................................55
8.13 Event log.....................................................................................56
8.14 System log – Recording of the event log on the hard disk..........57
9General Descriptions ................................................................59
9.1.1 FTP .............................................................................................59
9.1.2 SMTP- or Mail-Server..................................................................59
9.1.3 TCP/IP and IP Address...............................................................59
10 Technical Data........................................................................... 61
Appendix A Declaration of Conformity..............................................63
Appendix B Abbildungsverzeichnis................................................... 65
Appendix C Index................................................................................. 66

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1 General references
1.1 Scope of delivery
Examine after unpacking whether all parts are present.
V4000
Power pack DC 12 V / 1,5 A
Power cable
CD-ROM with Convision
IPSetup-Tool and manual
The device type and the serial number are on an adhesive label underneath the
Convision IP video server. This information is also included on the HTML pages in
the "Info" menu. In the "Info" menu, you can also check the current software version
of your Convision IP video server.
1.2 Safety Instructions
1. Never place the Convision IP video server near a heating source e.g. furnace
or heaters or expose it to direct sunlight. Do not cover the Convision IP video
server.
2. Only clean your Convision IP video server using a moist cloth without abrasive
cleaning agents.
3. Never open the Convision IP video server yourself. In the event of a
malfunction or defect, please contact the Convision Systems GmbH support
service or your dealer. Opening the unit invalidates the warranty.

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Product Description
The Convision V4000 offer long-time recording with remote broadcasting,
configuration and maintenance for 4-channels. Devices without an internal hard disk
can easily be upgraded via the external Firewire (IE1394) connector. You can add up
to 16 hard disks. 8000Gbyte hard disk space should be enough even for advanced
CCTV demands.
The whole product range works with lossless intelligent motion detection for every
video channel. The sophisticated event-action handling is known as an exemplary
standard for IP Video Servers. You can combine various events with actions like
recording, email, SMS and I/O-connectors. Together with the extensive Dome/PTZ
control and the video management software ConvisionSafe the system is a real
multifunctional CCTV device. The stand alone IP Video Servers do not require any
software installation. All operations will be done via a standard Internet Browser.

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2 System Requirements
2.1 Requirements for Operation in a Local Area
Network (LAN)
For configuring and operating the Convision V400/600 Plus in a local area network
(LAN), you need a computer with an Ethernet interface. The Convision V4000 is
designed for a 10/100 Mbit/s auto sensing twisted-pair (TP) connection.
2.2 Software Requirements
To be able to configure the Convision IP video server in a local area network you
need the Internet Explorer 6 or higher and the program „IPSetup“. You will find this
program on the attached Convision CD-ROM or just download it from the Convision
Website under www.convision.com.
You do not need any special software to operate the Convision IP video server since
all the components are generally included in the standard software package supplied
with the computer.

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3 Controls, Connectors and
Indicators
Figureg 1: Frontview of the Convision V4000
♦F (button left): Release an action, refer to chapter 9.2.4.
♦Reset: when this button is activated, the Convision IP video server is reset. This
means the Convision IP video server is rebooted and re-initialized.
♦M (button right): deletes the configuration, release an action, refer to chapter
9.2.4.
Die LEDs:
♦LED 1 – 16: these light up when a camera is connected to the corresponding port;
they flash when the respective camera is being accessed.
♦Online: is lit when the Convision IP video server is not configured, lights up when
the systems is loaded.
♦Active: no function now
♦HD: (HD = hard disk) is lit when data is written to or read from the hard disk.
♦Power: lights up as soon as the Convision IP video server is connected to the
power supply and switched on.

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Rear View
On the rear view of the Convision V4000 Plus there are external connections.
Figure 2: Rear View of the Convision V4000
♦Video Out: BNC connectors (female) for a monitor
♦CAM 1 ... CAM 4: BNC connectors (female) for 16 FBAS cameras
♦Reset: when this button is activated, the Convision IP video server is reset. This
means the Convision IP video server is rebooted and re-initialized.
♦IEEE1394: 2 Connectors for external hard drives
♦COM 1 RS232: Serial interface: It is used to control external devices such as a
controllable camera, etc.
♦Ethernet : 10/100 BaseT connection for operating the Convision IP video server
in a LAN.
♦I/O connector : Terminal strip for various inputs and outputs (refer to chapter 4.4)
♦RS485: Serial Interface: It is used to control external devices.
♦Power 12V-DC: connector for the power pack supplied with the unit.
♦On/Off: used to switch the device on and off.
4 Connecting the
Convision IP video server
You configure and use a Convision IP video server in a LAN-network. For transmitting
via ISDN, there is an ISDN-Router needed.
4.1 Connecting the Unit to the Power Supply
Plug the 12-V connector (DC = direct current) of the power pack cable into the power

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socket of your Convision IP video server Connect the power pack to the power
supply socket using the power cable. Activate the on/off switch on the rear of the unit.
The power LED will light up.
4.2 Connecting the Unit to the LAN
In a LAN, you have to establish a connection between the Convision IP video server
and your computer via a hub or switch using a twisted-pair cable with an RJ-45
connector.
Figure 3: LAN Connection
Connect one end of the TP cable to the Ethernet output on the rear of the Convision
IP video server.
Connect the other end of the TP cable to one of the inputs on the hub.
For information on setting the IP addresses, please refer to Chapter 5. For detailed
information on IP addresses, please refer to Chapter 9.1.3.
)Note: For the initial configuration, there is an additional direct connection option
via a cross-connect cable.
4.3 Connecting the Cameras
Connect the BNC connector to a camera input on the rear of the Convision IP video
server. The camera is supplied with power via the power pack delivered together with
the camera. For further information, please refer to the manual of the camera.
Connecting a controllable camera
Connect the video cable via the adapter supplied to the first camera input of the
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