I N S T A L L A T I O N DX4000 Digital Video Recorder C2601M-C (3/07)
Contents Regulatory Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Regulatory Notices This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Description The DX4000 Series digital video recorder (DVR) is an entry-level, professional digital video recorder that not only replaces the traditional VCR and multiplexer combination but also offers the benefits derived from the latest in digital video processing. Designed to work with today's broadband networks, the DX4000 uses MPEG-4 compression, allowing the user the ability to view and control the DVR across a wide area network.
FEATURES • 4-channel, full duplex digital video recorder • 4-channel audio inputs with one audio output • MPEG-4 compression • Up to 704 x 480 Recording Resolution • Up to 120 images per second recording rate at 352 x 240 resolution • Independent channel resolution, quality, and frame rate settings • Full-function remote agent with administration functions • Up to 500 GB internal storage • Support for continuous, motion, and scheduled recording for maximum utilization of hard disk drives •
Before You Begin Before you install the DX4000, review the package contents to ensure that it contains all parts. PACKAGE CONTENTS SHIPPING BOX DX4000 WITH OPTIONAL CD-RW OR DVD-RW ACCESSORY PACK ACCESSORY PACK USA STANDARD POWER CORD (110 VAC) 1 EA. EUROPEAN STANDARD POWER CORD (220 VAC) 1 EA. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION MANUAL 12 VDC ADAPTER UK STANDARD POWER CORD (250 VAC) 1 EA. RESOURCE CD WITH OPERATION MANUAL CLIENT SOFTWARE REMOTE CONTROL AAA BATTERIES (2) Figure 1.
Front Panel Layout Figure 2. Front Panel of the DX4000 The buttons on the front panel of the unit control PTZ and camera focus, to enter menus and adjust settings on the DX4000, and to search for and play back video. Refer to Figure 2 for the locations of the buttons on the front panel. ì î ï ñ Remote control sensor input: Receives data from the remote control. ó Unit status indicators: Indicates operating status as follows: Power: Turns the unit on or off.
VIDEO CONTROL BUTTONS ON THE FRONT PANEL OF THE DX4000 Figure 3. Control Buttons on the Front Panel ì î ï ñ ó r s 10 Fast reverse: Plays the video backward at a fast speed. Increase forward or reverse: Increases the speed of the currently playing direction (forward or reverse). Play forward: Plays the video forward. Fast forward: Plays the video forward at a fast speed. Play reverse: Plays the video in reverse.
Remote Control Layout The diagram below describes the buttons on the remote control that operate the DX4000. Each button has a corresponding function on the front panel of the unit. The remote control is operable only when the remote control sensor on the DX4000 is enabled. If several DX4000 units are located close together, the remote control might operate more than one unit. Care should be taken to locate similar devices away from each other. Buttons that are not usable are not described. Figure 4.
Connecting Devices to the DX4000 Use the following diagram of the rear panel of the DX4000 to determine how to connect devices to the unit. 3 4 2 1 L 1 2 3 4 1 3 2 4 L NTSC PAL 12 SEQ Figure 5. Rear Panel of the DX4000 WARNING: To avoid electric shock, turn off the unit and unplug it while connecting devices to the DX4000. Adequate ventilation is required for proper operation of the DX4000.
~ä If necessary, connect a computer directly to the DX4000 with a DB9 cable. This connection is for use only by service technicians while resolving problems with the unit. ~ã Connect the 12 VDC adaptor to the DX4000. Connect one of the supplied power cords to the adapter, and then connect the other end of the power cord to a source of power. Table A.
Overview of the System The DX4000 serves as the center of a video surveillance system to which many computers can be connected. Figure 4 illustrates that computers can be connected either directly to the DX4000 or remotely over a network. Figure 4 shows the maximum number of cameras and alarm sensors that can be connected to the DX4000. In this illustration you will also note that monitors can be connected to the system and can be placed around the building for live viewing of specific cameras.
Operation Refer to the DX4000 Operation manual for details on how to access the system features and navigate the menus. The operation manual is located on the resource CD that came with your unit. STARTING AND STOPPING THE DX4000 Press the power button on the front panel of the DX4000 to start it. The first time you start the DX4000, you must log on as the administrator. For future sessions, you can log on as any of the users after you configure the system.
Configuring the System Before you use the DX4000 to record and monitor video, you should configure the system settings discussed below. DATE AND TIME The Date/Time menu contains the following options for controlling date and time on the DX4000: • Date: Choose this option to set the date on the DX4000. This date establishes the internal calendar for the DX4000, and all recorded video is based on this setting. • Date Format: Choose a date format that you want to display on the video panels.
4. Select the Date/Time option if it is not already selected, and then press the Enter button. The Date/Time menu appears. Figure 11. Date/Time Menu 5. Adjusting each portion of a date is a two-step process. Use the right and left arrow buttons to select a portion of the date (for example, the year), and then press the Enter button to select it. The setting changes color. Press the up and down arrow buttons until the setting is correct. Press the Enter button to accept the changes to the setting.
4. Press the down arrow button until the Network option is selected, and then press the Enter button. The Network menu appears. Figure 12. Network Menu 5. Enable or disable the settings to fit your system. Adjusting a setting is a two-step process. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select a setting, and then press the Enter button. A setting changes color when it is selected. Press the up or down arrow buttons until the setting is correct, and then press the Enter button to save the change. a.
ENTERING AN IP ADDRESS If you use DHCP to derive IP addresses, you do not need to set up an IP address for the DX4000. Follow these steps to set up the IP address for the DX4000 if DHCP has been turned off: 1. Select the System menu from the main menu of the DX4000, and then select Network. 2. On the Network menu, turn off DHCP. 3. Move to the Next command, and then press the Enter button. Additional IP address settings appear on the menu. Figure 13. Additional Network Settings 4.
Upgrading or Changing Firmware on the DX4000 Firmware resides in the flash memory of the main board of the DX4000. To upgrade the firmware you must run an upgrade program from a computer that is connected to the unit through a network. The process varies depending on the connection type: network or direct. Follow the upgrade instructions for the type of network connection you use.
4. From a remote computer that is connected to the DX4000 through a network connection, locate the upgrade files. These files can be located on the resource CD or on a network drive. The names of these files might be different for each upgrade. The following file names are examples of what you should find: • • • FirmwareUpgradeUtility.exe: This is the upgrade program that contains the software version number that you will install. The actual file name might be different. DX4000_1.3.
8. After the upgrade process has finished, a message appears on the screen asking you to restart the system. Figure 18. Upgrade Complete 9. Press the Power button to restart the DX4000. 10. On the remote computer, click the Exit button to close the installation program. 11. Refer to To install or update the Remote Agent on page 29 to upgrade the software on the remote agent before you reconnect to the DX4000 from a remote computer. 12.
UPGRADING THROUGH A DIRECT CONNECTION Follow these instructions if you are connected to the DX4000 from a remote computer with a crossover cable. This computer also must have access to upgrade files either on a network drive or a CD. NOTE: If you have not already done so, follow the instructions at Locating the IP Address on page 20 to locate the IP address for the DX4000. 1. Connect the remote computer to the DX4000 with a crossover cable. 2. Turn off the DX4000 and disconnect the power cable. 3.
7. Update the information on the screen as follows, and then click the Download button. • • • In the Target IP field, enter the IP address for the DX4000 that you noted in step 4. Check the box for Download Only Application Image. Click the Browse button next to the Image Path field, and then select the image file that you located in step 5. 8. Track the upgrade process on the DX4000 monitor. A message at the bottom of the screen indicates the progress. Figure 21. Upgrade In Progress Message 9.
VERIFYING NETWORK CONNECTIONS Since upgrading the firmware on the DX4000 from a computer connected by a crossover cable does not rely on DHCP to assign the IP address on the DX4000, make sure that your computer is in the same subnet range as the DX4000. To verify this you can review the network connections settings for the remote computer. The following instructions are based on Windows XP®. These instructions may vary if you are running a different operating system. 1.
Figure 25. Local Area Connection Properties Screen 5. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties screen appears. Figure 26. Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Screen 6. Select “Use the following IP address”, enter the IP address and subnet mask for the DX4000, and then click the OK button. Use the information that you noted in step 4 of Upgrading Through a Direct Connection on page 23. 7.
Figure 27. Running a Command 9. Type the ping command followed by the IP address that you entered in step 6, and then press the Enter key on your keyboard. The command would resemble the following: ping 192.168.50.2 If the IP address is correct, a DOS window appears with a series of messages. Figure 28. Verifying an IP Address If the IP address is not correct, the DOS windows appears with a series of time out messages.
Installing and Updating the Remote Agent Application The DX4000 remote agent application is designed to run on a computer that uses a Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Refer to Specifications on page 36 for a list of supported versions of the Windows operating systems. You can install the remote agent application from the resource CD that came with your unit.
To install or update the Remote Agent 1. Locate the remote agent software installation program either on the resource CD or a network drive. 2. Double-click the file to start it. For example, in the examples above, you would double-click the file called DX4000RemoteAgent.exe. The installation screen appears. Figure 29. Remote Agent Installation Screen 3. Click Next. The Software License Agreement screen appears. Figure 30.
4. Review the license agreement, select the “I accept this License Agreement” check box, and then click Next. The Choose Install Folder screen appears. Figure 31. Select Install Folder Screen 5. Click Install to accept the default installation folder, or click the Browse button to select a different folder, and then click Install. As the software is installed, a progress screen is updated. Figure 32. Installation Progress Screen 6.
7. If your computer contains a version of Microsoft® DirectX® that is older than version 7.0, you will be prompted to install it. Figure 34. Microsoft DirectX Confirmation Dialog 8. Click Yes to install this application, and then follow the instructions on the screen to install Microsoft DirectX. 9. After all files have been successfully installed on your computer, the Installation Complete screen appears. Figure 35. Installation Complete Screen 10. Click Next to complete the installation.
Installing the Web Client The DX4000 Web client provides remote access to the DX4000 so that you can monitor live video across the Internet. To search for or play back recorded video or to update system settings, you must use the remote agent, the controls on the front panel of the DX4000, or the remote control. For instructions on viewing live video from the Web client, refer to the operation manual. The Web client application must be installed on your computer the first time you try to use it.
To install the Web client from the resource CD 1. Load the DX4000 resource CD in your CD-ROM drive. The following screen appears. Figure 39. DX4000 Resource CD Main Screen 2. Click DX4000 Utilities. A list of utility files appears. Figure 40. DX4000 Utilities 3. Click DVR Web Client Utility. A list of files for the Web client appears.
Figure 41. Web Client Utility Files 4. Select both files and then copy them to any directory on your computer. For example, you might copy them to a folder called C:\Program Files\Pelco\DX4000\Webclient. Figure 42. Destination Folder for the Web Client 5. To run the Web client, select the file called webdvr.html from the directory on your computer, and then open it with Internet Explorer. The Web client opens in a browser window.
Figure 43. Web Client Browser Window 6. Click the Connect button. The Log In screen appears. Figure 44. Web Client Log In Screen 7. Enter the following information to connect to the DX4000, and then click OK. • • • • IP address: Enter the IP address of the DX4000. Port: Enter the port number of the DX4000. The default port number is 6100. ID: Select a user ID from the list. For best results, do not use the Administrator ID. Password: Enter the password for the user ID that you selected.
Specifications COMPATIBLE PRODUCTS Esprit positioning systems, Spectra domes ELECTRICAL/VIDEO Input Voltage 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, autoranging Power Consumption 60 W Signal System Standard NTSC/PAL switchable Recording Resolutions NTSC 704 x 480 704 x 240 352 x 240 PAL 704 x 576 704 x 288 352 x 288 Video Inputs 4, composite, looping, with automatic termination Video Outputs 4, composite, looping, with automatic termination 2, composite, main and spot monitors 1, VGA 1, SVHS Video Compression
CERTIFICATIONS • CE, Class A • UL Listed (external power supply) • FCC, Class A REMOTE AGENT Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional Processor Intel® Pentium® IV, 2.
C2601M-C (3/07)
PRODUCT WARRANTY AND RETURN INFORMATION WARRANTY Pelco will repair or replace, without charge, any merchandise proved defective in material or workmanship for a period of one year after the date of shipment. Exceptions to this warranty are as noted below: • Five years on fiber optic products and TW3000 Series unshielded twisted pair transmission products. • Three years on Spectra® IV products. • Three years on Genex® Series products (multiplexers, server, and keyboard).
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