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1. To partially restore factory default settings using the load default configuration Telnet command 1 Open a Telnet session For more information see Opening a Telnet Session for Access to Encoder Features and Settings 2 Go to the Telnet Main Menu press L and Enter 8 4 Restoring Full Factory Firmware Default Ver 0 via the EA 201 Hardware You can restore the EA 201 encoder to the default settings that were on the unit when the unit was built at the factory 32 VTEL DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual The settings will restore all communication settings and restore of the firmware to the version that was installed when the unit was built While restoring the unit will go offline until it restarts If the unit s IP address was changed the unit will come back online and communicate with the default IP Subnet mask and Gateway IP settings All user defined and post factory configured values will be lost Following this restore you may need to reconfigure the EA 201 encoder for proper operation within its network This can be done using the Configurator to configure the network communication settings in the same manner as a new install Note that the firmware may also need to be upgraded to a more current version Warning When a restore procedure is executed the EA 201 unit s relay output pin out will be restored to the Normally Open default original state Assure connected device behavior is an
2. Cx 11xx Series Cx 21xx Series 9x404 9x604 94804 Pro Line A Cameras 7801 E 201 Encoders DVTel HD Series Cx 31xx Cx 41 xx Series Cameras Exit 53 6 VTEL DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual 3 If your device is not located on the same VLAN as your other devices click on Add unit Enter the IP address of the device OF A GE Stats 4 Enter the Subnet mask and Gateway IP address of the device in the respective fields Right click on the device and select Partial factory default from the drop down menu Partial factory defaults are now updated OPS SiO QS uts are oine Status Paddess Pot Subretmack Gateway IP MAC address J NTEL DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual 12 Appendix A Technical Specifications Network Video Input Interface Ethernet 10 100BaseT 802 3af PoE Connector RJ 45 Protocols RTP Unicast Multicast TCP DNS NTP HTTP Server IGMP V1 V2 FTP Client Telnet Client and DHCP Client Single composite video NTSC and PAL Connection 1 BNC Female Compression H 264 MPEG4 ISO Standard Dual Stream Audio Bi Directional Audio Resolution Up To D1 Frame Rate NTSC 60FPS or 2 x 30 FPS in all resolutions and compression modes PAL 50FPS or 2 x 25 FPS in all resolutions and compression modes Bandwidth Configurable between 32 Kbps and 6 Mbps Alarm DC Auto Input 2 dry contacts Output 1 relay contact 60V AC
3. amp Install Guide Printed EA 201 Encoder Quick Install Guide 2 Terminal block connectors 2 5 Optional Accessories The following products are optional accessories that you can order when purchasing the EA 201 encoder e DVT PWR DC1i8W 19W Power Supply for a single unit 3 Installing the EA 201 Encoder 3 1 Workflows The following workflows are recommended e Pre Installation Workflow e Installation Workflow e Post Hardware Installation 3 2 Pre Installation Workflow To pre install an EA 201 encoder 1 Install the video camera or video source 2 Determine EA 201 encoder placement Install boxes and associate equipment if needed 3 Establish or install LAN WAN network access to the EA 201 encoder location such as network wiring ports wireless WAP Wireless Access Point etc 4 Install wiring between dry contacts relay outputs alarm input etc and the EA 201 encoder at the planned placement location It is recommended to wrap the wires with three turns around a ferrite bead i e WURST Electronics 74271622 or equivalent Never connect devices to the relay outputs that when operated automatically by the unit or users of the system pose a safety or security risk VTEL DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual 5 Install wiring between PTZ controller leads and the serial connection of the EA 201 encoder 6 If you intend to use the EA 201 and all of its features wit
4. exe in the Windows Start menu 2 At the command line prompt enter Telnet and the IP address of the encoder for example Telnet 172 20 13 167 Press Enter 3 Enter your user name and password The default user name is admin The default password is admin The Main menu for the EA 201 opens 4 From the Main menu enter 1 at the command line to select the Serial Ports option The Serial Ports menu opens 5 From the Serial Ports menu enter 1 at the command line for the External option The External menu opens DvTel ER 201 8 ain menu Serial Port TE External onnands 51 9 VTEL DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual 6 From the External menu enter 6 at the command line for the External Device option The External Device menu opens nnm mmn Main menu Serial Ports External External Device Commands P gt Previous menu e 1 gt PLC Select this option if you have a keyboard that does not display the camera and monitor number in the LCD display e 2 gt Keyboard CCTV Select this option if you have a keyboard that displays the camera and monitor number in the LCD display There is a rare possibility of losing commands when selecting this mode We recommend selecting the PLC option instead e 3 gt PTZ Select this option to configure a PTZ camera 8 To select an additional device enter P to return to the previous menu External Device menu 9 Select the device you wish to
5. refers only to this webpage and is not to be confused with a unit Reset To change the EA 201 encoder IP address and network connection settings via a Web browser 1 Open a Web browser and in the Address bar enter the EA 201 encoder IP address as follows http EA 201 encoder ip For example if your IP is 127 10 110 01 enter http 127 10 110 01 2 If a security prompt appears for the installation of the ActiveX right click the notice and select Run Add on for the DVTel Activex PTZ Viewer Eg Favorires BS amp Sugge EJ Slice alle Welcome To DVTel Latitud fey 8 amp 8 A oO This website wants to run the following add on PTZViewer from ou trust the website and the add on and want to allow it to run Rup Add on R i un dd on on All websites What s the Risk Information Bar Help 3 In the Navigation Tree select Network 4 In the Network Configurations page do the following a To change the IP address in the IP Address field enter the new IP numbers b To change the subnet mask in the Subnet mask field enter the Subnet mask c To change the gateway address in the Gateway IP field enter the new IP number for the Gateway 5 When finished click Update 9 3 Web Interface Video Profile You can change the video settings for the EA 201 encoder in a Web browser via the Web Interface 41 J NTEL The following settings are available DVTel EA 20
6. 210 4 5 1 r O Multicast Subnet mask 255 255 VTEL v Active discovery Gateway IP 10 210 tat voscca so oun rene avemese irmware update DHCP Update single e bate Configurator Version 3 8 2 Unit management ole lelslels e 1 units are online Status Pa a Port Subnetmask Gateway IP MAC address Online 10 210 0 170 5517 255 255 0 0 10 210 0 1 Host name Firmware version 00 1B D8 00 BA 96 Version 2 1 8 1 Ip od To update the EA 201 encoder firmware 1 Do one of the following to open the Unified Device Configuration Tool From the DVTel Latitude AdminCenter sidebar menu click Applications gt Device Configuration Tool In the Unified Configurator dialog that appears click Pro Line A From the EA 201 encoder installation CD double click on Configurator exe The Configurator dialog appears Allow the Configurator to complete its search of the VPN for Pro Line A units When finished the status appears to the right of the toolbar indicating how many units were discovered 35 J NTEL DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual 2 If the EA 201 encoder unit doesn t appear click Add and in the dialog box that appears enter the unit s IP address and click OK Add unit Please enter an ip address to add 170 3 Obtain the firmware upgrade bin file from DVTel and copy it to your local computer or an accessible location on your netwo
7. 21A 8 VTEL DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual Connector Name Label Definition Remarks 12 volt direct current power output For GND connecting the second wire of a wire pair Power input connection for either 12 volt direct current or 24 volt alternating current For Ini connecting the first wire of a wire pair If you are using a network that has PoE 802 3af this DC AC power connection is not needed terminal block Power input connection for either 12 volt direct current or 24 volt alternating current For In2 connecting the second wire of a wire pair If you are using a network that has PoE 802 3af this power connection is not needed Row of three indicator lights 1 Identify A light that can be set in the Configurator to blink continuously and is used to help operators identify the physical Status units by sight Used for finding a unit among other units where it is installed 2 Encoder activity A light that indicates the unit is operating 3 notin use 2 1 Product Dimension and Weight The EA 201 encoder has the following dimensions e Physical Dimensions Lx W x H 4 1 x 3 35 x 1 63 104 x 85 5 x 41 5 mm e Unit Weight 9 2 oz 0 26Kg 2 2 Frame Rate and Performance The EA 201 encoder has dual video streams that can be configured to H 264 or MPEG 4 ISO It supports up to 60 Frames per Second FPS or 2x30 FPS on two streams 30 25FPS NTSC PAL at Di resol
8. Contents e Optional Accessories 6 VTEL DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual 2 EA 201 Encoder Hardware Overview The following diagram shows the EA 201 encoder connections and features RS485 Serial 12VDC 12VDC or 24VAC Network Status Connection Power Output Power Input Lights SSSSSASSSSSSSSSSSSS n ATO Soe Er 2 T Peeler 4 os yA whan i Ethernet Port fr her vrfi with Power gt bla rS S F lejeje yo ql over Ethernet eoe e support lt A O a Reset Status foit DS f A Ty Video Input Unit Reset Button Two Alarm Restore Factory Inputs Default Button Audio Input Output Unit Status Lights Relay Output Memory Card Expansion Slot 6 VTEL DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual The following diagram shows a close up view of the terminal block connection for the EA 201 encoder unit RS485 Power Power Power Power Serial Output Output Input Input Positive Ground Negative Positive Audio Alarm Alarm Relay In Input 1 Input 2 Output The following table describes the features and labels on the EA 201 encoder Connector Name Label Definition Remarks Defaults button Restore to factory default Reset button Reboots the unit Video In BNC Analog Video Output Requires Configuration J NTEL DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual Connector Name Label Definition Remarks In 1 Alarm Interface for connecting an Input 1 externa
9. Default 8 2 1 Partially Restoring to the Last Firmware Configurator Partial factory defaults This information is covered in the topic Partially Restoring to the Last Firmware Configurator Restore Factory Default 8 2 2 Partially Restoring to the Last Firmware Telnet Partial load default configuration If you want to restore the EA 201 encoder unit configurations to the last firmware defaults but leave the IP and communication settings unchanged Telnet offers a remote software capability to issue a restore command that will revert all the default settings except the IP Subnet mask and Gateway IP addresses This restore does not restore User account passwords It should be noted that the EA 201 encoder can be reset and restored in a variety of ways For more information see Performing a Reset Reboot or Restoring Defaults You can issue a Partial load default configuration command to the EA 201 encoder via Telnet When a restore procedure is executed the EA 201 units Relay Output pin out will be restored to the Normally Open default original state Assure connected device behavior is anticipated before applying a restore and that safety overrides are in place when needed To partially restore factory default settings using the partial load default configuration Telnet command 1 Open a Telnet session For more information see Opening a Telnet Session for Access to Encoder Features and Settings 2 Go
10. Firmware cccccceceeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 33 9 The EA 201 Browser Based Web Interface 0000000000000 37 9 1 Web Interface Home Page ccccccceeeeeeeeeececeeeeeeeeeeeecaaeeeeeeeeeeeeeesenaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeas 39 9 2 Web Interface Network Page Network Configuration ccccesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 40 9 2 1 Changing the EA 201 encoder IP Address and Network Connection Settings via a NEINS rcpissoenstedtusarstonotounedibenubetoededboudnoabenedinedua idea tbnerdiebbed aunedibebenieebdehiabbedes 40 9 3 Web Interface Video Profile sscieiiracasacaitshanitaticenideitaesietihaailaitianihailenieatcntbentenitelbaa 41 9 4 Web Interface Video Picture Profile 00000eeeeeeerrrrrrnnnnrererrrrr rn 45 9 5 System Requirements for the Browser based ViCWEL ccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 46 10 Managing Web Interface Access Telnet User Names and Passwords 47 10 1 1 Enabling Disabling All Web Interface Access via Telnet 47 10 1 2 Managing the Web Interface Telnet User Accounts eeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 48 10 1 2 1 Changing a Web Interface Admin User Name or Password 48 10 1 2 2 Disabling all Web Interface and Telnet User Accounts 50 10 1 2 3 Adding a keyboard or PTZ camera via Telnet cccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 50 11 Performing a partial factory default updat
11. Rate The maximum number of bits per second generated by the device Valid bit rates range from 32 to 6000 kbps Quant Min A parameter that sets a lower range that restricts the values allowed in varying the lossy compression tolerance the encoder will apply This works towards achieving optimal bit rates versus quality Based on the quantizer number applied a tolerance level is used to trim transmitted data A higher quantizer value means less video quality but a lowering of the bit rate and vice versa The value range is from 2 to 31 for MPEG 4 and 2 to 51 for H 264 J NTEL Setting DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual Description Quant Max Options A parameter that sets an upper range that restricts the values allowed in varying the lossy compression tolerance the encoder will apply This works towards achieving optimal bit rates versus quality Based on the quantizer number applied a tolerance level is used to trim transmitted data A higher quantizer value means less video quality but a lowering of the bit rate and vice versa The value range is from 2 to 31 for MPEG 4 and 2 to 51 for H 264 Rate Control The mode controlling the bit rate variation The available modes are CBR Constraint VBR and Unrestricted VBR labeled CFR Defines that the streaming video will use a Constant Bit Rate and will not vary The Constant Bit Rate mode is the most effective to maintain the optimal target b
12. Telnet User Accounts You can disable the need to login to the Web interface It is important to note that at this time it also means you disable the requirement of an Admin login for Telnet usage also To enable disable the Web interface and Telnet user account login 1 From the Main menu type 2 and press Enter 2 From the Access Management menu type 2 and press Enter 3 From the User Accounts menu choose one of the following e Type 1 and press Enter to select Enabled e Type 2and press Enter to select Disabled 4 When finished press P and Enter 5 Repeat the previous step until you return to the Main menu 6 Press S and Enter to save changes 7 Press Q and Enter to quit and exit the Telnet window 10 1 2 3 Adding a keyboard or PTZ camera via Telnet You may use Telnet to add a keyboard or PTZ camera to your network Before adding the device to your network you must perform a partial factory default software update See Section 11 for instructions You must perform a partial factory default software update after every firmware upgrade The PTZ camera is supported by default If you are installing a PTZ camera you may skip the rest of this section If you are installing a keyboard follow the instructions below You cannot configure or manage these devices via Latitude VTEL DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual To configure the keyboard and PTZ cameras using Telnet 1 Click on the Windows Start button Enter CMD
13. To restore all factory defaults to last firmware using the Configurator 1 Access the Configurator and select the unit For more information on accessing the Configurator see the Accessing the EA 201 in the Configurator section 2 On the Configurator toolbar click el The unit reboots and the factory defaults including the IP address and communication settings are restored 7 7 Partially Restoring the Last Firmware Configurator Restore Factory Default If you want to restore the EA 201 encoder unit configurations to the last firmware defaults but leave the IP and communication settings unchanged the Configurator can issue a restore command that will revert all settings to the default values except for the IP Subnet mask and Gateway IP addresses This restore does not restore User account passwords Note that the EA 201 encoder can be reset and restored in a variety of ways For more information see Performing a Reset Reboot or Restoring Defaults 23 6 VTEL DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual Warning When a restore procedure is executed the EA 201 unit s relay output pin out will be restored to the Normally Open default original state Ensure that connected device behavior is anticipated before applying a restore and that safety overrides are in place when needed To partially restore factory default settings using the Configurator 1 Access the Configurator and select the unit For more information on accessing th
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15. configure and enter its number at the command line 10 In order to save your selections enter P several times at the command line until you return to the Main menu 11 From the Main menu enter S to save your settings 12 When you finish configuring your device s enter Q to quit 52 8 VTEL DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual 11 Performing a partial factory default update from the Configurator In order for the EV 201 0 to support a PTZ camera or keyboard you must perform a partial firmware update from the Configurator tool within Latitude s United Configurator For detailed information about this tool refer to the United Configurator User Guide You must perform a partial factory default software update after every firmware upgrade To perform a partial factory default update from the Configurator 1 Open the Latitude AdminCenter Click on Application from the sidebar Select Device Configuration Tool from the menu that opens ControlCenter 9 Reporting Tool LF Map Builder 2 The Configurator window opens The Unified Configurator tool and the unifiedconfigurator exe file are applications that enable users to view and configure different DVTel devices Select the Pro Line A Configurator for the EA 201 encoder 2 Unified Configurator Unified Configurator CAM WDC CAM MMP CAM SC CAMXPZ IP Cameras BOX TRK Encoders 9x40 9x60 Cameras 7400 7600 Series Encoders EY Series Encoders Pro Line
16. enabled on the EA 201 encoder and will be required for accessing Telnet or the Web Interface HTTP Web server DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual Managing the Web Interface Telnet User Accounts Note that the three additional users to the Web interface access are not fully supported at this time Parameters 1 gt 2 gt E 4 5 gt 6 gt 2 The default User accounts menu and settings in Telnet Related Links Administrator Administrator Web Web Web Web Web Web Client Client Client Client Client Client Client Client Client 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 User Name Password Enable User Name Password Enable User Name Password Enable User Name Password Changing a Web Interface Admin User Name or Password Disabling all Web Interface and Telnet User Accounts 10 1 2 1 Changing a Web Interface Admin User Name or Password You can change the username and password for the Web Interface and Telnet administrator users via Telnet If user accounts are enabled before accessing the unit via Telnet you will need to login as an Administrator using the Admin user name and password If the password is lost or forgotten there is no retrieve password procedure In such instances the EA 201 encoder must be restored to factory default manually via the hardware Default restore button For information on restoring factory settings see Restoring Full Factory Firmware Default Ver 0 via
17. number For example the behavior of the batch updating mechanism based on an entry as follows Unit Network Configuration Batch update Unit network configuration IP address 10 210 0 170 Subnet mask 255 255 0 0 Gateway IP 10 210 0 1 would be as follows for each unit multi selected in the discovery table 20 J NTEL Sample Batch Update Matrix DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual Unit New IP Subnet Gateway place in mask the selection sequence 1 10 210 0 170 255 255 0 0 10 210 0 1 2 10 210 0 171 255 255 0 0 10 210 0 1 3 10 210 0 172 255 255 0 0 10 210 0 1 4 10 210 0 173 255 255 0 0 10 210 0 1 5 10 210 0 174 255 255 0 0 10 210 0 1 6 10 210 0 175 255 255 0 0 10 210 0 1 7 10 210 0 176 255 255 0 0 10 210 0 1 8 10 210 0 177 255 255 0 0 10 210 0 1 9 10 210 0 178 255 255 0 0 10 210 0 1 10 10 210 0 170 n 1 255 255 0 0 10 210 0 1 To change the EA 201 encoder IP address and network connection settings 1 Do one of the following to open the Configurator e From the DVTel Latitude AdminCenter in the sidebar menu click Applications gt Device Configuration Tool and in the Unified Configurator dialog that appears click Pro Line A e From the EA 201 encoder installation CD double clicking on Configurator exe The Configurator dialog appears Allow the Configurator to complete its search of the VPN for P
18. speaker connection Check that the Audio In and Audio Out connections are wired correctly and connected to the shared ground terminal block connection Check that an audio signal is being received from the Audio In line J NTEL Problem Alarm inputs are not working Relay output is not working DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual Check that the EA 201 encoder is communicating through the network Check the EA 201 encoder setup configuration to ensure that the alarm input is enabled Check that alarm input wires are connected securely Check that the alarm wires are paired in the terminal block according to requirements Check that the block connector is plugged in firmly to the alarm inputs and not the relay output Check that the alarm input is being sent by the connected device Check that the relay output is properly configured in the software settings Check the relay output wires are connected securely Check that the relay output is paired in the terminal block according to requirements and that one wire is connected to the common Check that the NO or NC states of the unit match the system configuration If the power recently went out the unit default state will be NO when the unit comes back online Check that the block connector is plugged in firmly to the relay output and not to the alarm inputs 6 VTEL DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual 14 Procedures List The following procedures can
19. the unit Never connect devices to the relay output of the encoder that would pose a safety risk or liability if the device a is operated automatically by the unit b effectuates changes in reset or c issues remote commands Observe local codes and laws and ensure installation is in accordance with fire security and safety standards Related Documentation The following documentations contain related information EA 201 Encoder Quick Install Guide Unified Configurator User Guide DVTel Latitude User Guide 8 VTEL DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual 1 Overview of the EA 201 Encoder The DVTel EA 201 Encoder provides the latest H 264 and MPEG 4 ISO for up to 60 Frames per Second FPS or 2x30 FPS on two streams Its video compression technology provides real time SD quality images at the lowest bandwidth and storage cost RS465 gt epiele Ble eel sates PoE Reset Status The following is a highlighted list of features for the EA 201 encoder e Dual stream H 264 MPEG 4 video e Multi video resolutions up to D1 e Up to 2x30 NTSC 2x25 PAL FPS e MicroSD slot available not supported by Latitude e Bi directional audio e 2 alarm inputs 1 relay output e Unicast or Multicast e 12VDC 24VAC or PoE Related Links e EA 201 Encoder Hardware Overview e Product Dimension and Weight e Frame Rate and Performance e Understanding the LED Status Indicators e Package
20. use the Identify feature to make the Identify status light to blink and review the units in the discovery table of the Unified Configurator until you see the unit in question with a blinking Identify light Connect the unit directly to a PC and use the Unified Configurator to discover the unit Check that the EA 201 encoder is on Check that the Ethernet cables are connected Reset the EA 201 encoder using the IP address Check that the LAN WAN supports the IP address If the IP is supported by the network check the Subnet mask and Gateway settings via the Unified Configurator tool If they are incorrect make the necessary corrections Ping the IP address to check if there is a response Reset the unit to factory defaults by pressing the Defaults button Once visible to the Unified Configurator you can change the unit to the desired IP address VTEL DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual Problem Try The IP address e Disconnect the EA 201 encoder unit s Ethernet 10 100 responds to a ping port or turn the EA 201 encoder unit power off and on the network from then ping the IP again If the IP responds there is the workstation but another device using the IP address Consult with the it is not showing on Network Administrator to resolve the conflict an EA 201 encoder Setup scan of the network LAN WAN The EA 201 encoder e Use the Unified Configurator tool to connect the EA 201 IP is already in use encoder
21. via the EA 201 Hardware You can restore the EA 201 encoder to the Default settings that were on the unit when the firmware was last upgraded The settings include all communication settings and restore of the firmware to the last working version that was installed on the unit While restoring the unit will go offline until it restarts If the unit s IP address was changed the unit will come back online and communicate to the network on the default IP address with the default Subnet mask and Gateway address settings All user defined values will be lost Following this restore you will likely need to reconfigure the EA 201 encoder for proper operation within its network This can be done using the Configurator to configure the network communication settings in the same manner as a new install Note that the firmware may also need to be upgraded to a more current version Warning When a restore procedure is executed the EA 201 unit s relay output pin out will be restored to the Normally Open default original state Assure connected device behavior is anticipated before applying a restore and that safety overrides are in place when needed 31 6 VTEL DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual To restore full factory firmware defaults via the EA 201 hardware e Insert a thin straight object into the hole on the front panel of the EA 201 encoder marked Defaults Press and hold the button for ten seconds and then release it
22. 1 Encoder User Manual Setting Options Description Resolution QCIF CIF Provides a setting that determine the output picture 2CIFH number of pixels columns x lines for the pictures of 2CIFV 4CIF the video sequence and Di Frame Rate The number of output p frames per second in the streaming video Dictates the maximum number of frames per seconds fps that will be encoded and transferred by the transmitter This parameter can be set from 1 to 30 fps Intra Interval The frequency at which a complete video frame called I frame is sent by the encoder In a video there are I frames and P frames sandwiched in the sequence of images that make up the moving picture video In general the P frames are partial delta like frames of only the parts of an image that changed since the previous frame The more P frames the smaller size of the streaming video However quality can suffer as the changes loose image data over time In an essence the I frame brings the quality back to the stream that the P frames may have lost For example if I represents full picture frame data and P represents partial picture frames the following PPPPPIPPPPPIPPPPPIPP is one I frame every 5 P frames or 5 1 6 Possible values are in the 0 100 range A value of 0 indicates that no I frame will be sent automatically by the device A value of X means that a complete image refresh will occur every X frames Bit
23. 300 meters 984 feet The recommended video coaxial BNC cable specification is 7582 coaxial cable impedance Use the appropriate connectors for indoor and outdoor cabling Cables should be maintained at scheduled intervals connections should be secured and worn or damaged cables should be replaced to assure optimally low impedance Using a cable longer than the manufacturer s specification for optimal video signal may result in degradation of color and video parameters To avoid damage to the system and system interference a certified electrician must assure that the ground voltage ground loops and foreign stray voltage is comparable among all connected system components A ground isolation transformer may be required to solve ground loop problems This relates to all grounded devices as well as shielding of video cables and equipment racks To connect a video source to the EA 201 encoder unit 1 Securely connect the video cable to the output of the camera or device 2 Connect the other cable end to EA 201 encoder unit VIDEO IN connection on the unit It is recommended to wrap the video cable with two turns around a ferrite bead i e WURST Electronics 74271733 or equivalent 10 6 VTEL DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual 4 2 Connecting to the Network Before connecting the EA 201 encoder unit to the network ensure that the LAN WAN supports the EA 201 encoder IP address and will allow the unit to communicate with remote work
24. 8 3 3 Restoring Full Firmware Default Settings Using the Telnet Load default configuration If you want to restore the EA 201 encoder unit configurations to the last working firmware you can use Telnet to issue a restore command that reverts all the default settings including the IP Subnet mask and Gateway IP addresses This restore does not restore User account passwords Note that the EA 201 encoder can be reset and restored in a variety of ways For more information see Performing a Reset Reboot or Restoring Defaults CAUTION This restore can change the IP address Because the IP address will be restored restoring factory defaults can cause failure of network communication that uses the previous IP and Gateway addresses If you restore the defaults you may need to update settings which can include firewalls monitoring software archiving and recording software etc that are associated with the unit If you want to restore defaults except network communication settings use the Partial Restore Factory Defaults option instead For more information see the Partially Restoring to the Last Firmware Telnet Partial load default configuration Warning When a restore procedure is executed the EA 201 unit s relay output pin out will be restored to the Normally Open default original state Assure connected device behavior is anticipated before applying a restore and that safety overrides are in place when needed
25. DC at 500 mA max Input Small signal line in Output Standard line out Bandwidth 8KHz Audio Connections Via terminal block 55 J NTEL Serial Port Standards DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual RS 422 485 four wire TX or RX mode RS 485 two wire TX or RX mode Connector Terminal block Operating Mode Management Remote configuration Transparent serial port supports any asynchronous serial protocol Via Web Access Telnet or supported Video Management Software Firmware Upgrade Regulatory USA Flash memory for upgrade of video codec and application firmware over the network FCC UL C UL Europe Warranty Two year limited warranty covering parts CE RoHS Physical Physical Dimensions L x W x H Aluminum case enclosure in anodized black finish with flange mount for wall mounting 4 1 x 3 35 x 1 63 104 x 85 5 x 41 5 mm Unit Weight 9 2 oz 0 26 kg Unit Shipping Weight 1 2 Ibs 0 54 kg 56 J NTEL Electrical Input Voltage DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual 12VDC 24VAC 10 or 802 3af PoE Power Consumption 5 Watts Power Connector Terminal block 12VDC 24VAC Network Connection RJ 45 or 802 3af PoE Power Output Operating Temperature Environment 12VDC 2 5 Watts via terminal block EA 201 0 32 F to 122 F 0 C 50 C
26. DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual Including installation and user instructions Copyright 2012 DVTel Inc All Rights Reserved All text and figures included in this publication are the exclusive property of DVTel Inc and may not be copied reproduced or used in any way without the express written permission of DVTel Inc Information in this document is subject to change without notice This document also contains registered trademarks and service marks that are owned by their respective companies or organizations V1 0 07 08 12 VTEL DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual Contents CONTENTS teen cee eee aE dis aA aa aeae ena aea Eira Eerad oeir enee 1 SAEI e aaa Ea Ra 1 Related Documentation sasssa ii 1 1 Overview of the EA 201 Encoder 0 ccccceeeeeeeceeecceeeeeeeeeeeneeeaeeeeeeeeeeeeneseaaaees 2 2 EA 201 Encoder Hardware Overview ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenneeeeeeeees 3 2 1 Product Dimension and Vel Massi 6 2 2 Frame Rate and Performance 00aeeeeeeerr err 6 2 3 Understanding the LED Status Indicators sssseeeeeeeeeeeeenrnrnrnneeeernrrnnnnnnseerrnnnnn 7 24 Package CON OM S a SR a a a aa a A N a aAA aa ER 8 2 5 Optional Accessories axes a a 8 3 Installing the EA 201 Encoder sceecccccccecscesivsuscaceecece vaveeeevedersvecedevreayedevedeuavedewes 8 S VON maea e E E E nanna 8 3 2 Pre lnstallation Workflow asna ni A A A nnn 8 3 3 In
27. EA 201 XT 22 F to 140 F 30 C 60 C Storage Temperature 4 F to 158 F 20 C to 70 C Humidity 95 non condensing at 122 F 50 C J NTEL DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual 13 Troubleshooting This section provides useful information and remedies for common situations where problems may be encountered Problem No status lights Ethernet 10 100 status lights are not working connected to the Ethernet but other lights are working How to find out which IP address is being used IP address isn t found in an EA 201 encoder Setup scan of the network LAN WAN Try Check that the power is turned on at the source including checking GFI Breakers UPS etc Check the power supply connections to the EA 201 encoder between the power source and the unit If using PoE check the power injector on the network and the network connection and network wires to the unit Reset the EA 201 encoder unit Check that the power supply is working Unplug the EA 201 encoder and have it serviced Check that the network is working Check that the Ethernet cable is properly attached Check the Ethernet cables for damage and replace as needed Check the label on the unit Use the Unified Configurator on the same LAN virtual LAN and run a discovery on the network If you believe the unit has been discovered and cannot determine which physical unit matches which discovered IP
28. The following diagram shows the EA 201 Browser Based Web Interface and its features Unit Name Page Timestamp Navigation Tree Display Area Properties Banner The EA 201 Browser Based Web Interface includes the following features Label Description Setting Details Navigation Tree Contains the screen display options for selecting and viewing in the Display Area Home Displays the units streaming video Network Displays and allows configuration of network communication settings 37 DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual Description Setting Details Video Settings related to the video output of the unit including Video Profile Allows configuration of video resolution quality format and streaming properties Image Profile Allows configuration of the video image properties for adjusting the appearance of the image Display Area The area of the user interface that displays the selection in the Navigation Tree for viewing and making configurations Unit Name Displays the descriptive name of the EA 201 encoder Properties Banner Displays information and properties of the EA 201 encoder Uptime Shows how long the unit has been online without a restart Version Shows the last firmware version installed on the unit Name Shows the descriptive name of the unit IP Shows the network IP address of the unit Page Time stamp Shows t
29. ariety of ways For more information see Performing a Reset Reboot or Restoring Defaults 22 8 VTEL DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual To reboot the EA 201 encoder using the Configurator 1 Access the Configurator and select the unit For more information on accessing the Configurator see the Accessing the EA 201 in the Configurator section 2 On the Configurator toolbar click o The unit reboots 7 6 Restoring Full Firmware Default Settings Using the Configurator factory default If you want to restore the EA 201 encoder unit configurations to the last working firmware the Configurator offers remote software capability This is a restore command that reverts all the settings to the default values including the IP Subnet mask and Gateway IP addresses This restore does not restore user account passwords CAUTION This restore can change the IP address Because the IP address will be restored a restore of factory defaults can cause a failure of network communication that uses the previous IP and Gateway addresses If you restore the defaults you will likely need to update settings which can include firewalls monitoring software archiving and recording software that are associated with the unit If you want to restore defaults except network communication settings use the Partial Restore Factory Defaults option instead For more information see the section on Partially Restoring the Last Firmware
30. click le The Serial Port Settings dialog appears Serial port RS422 RS485 Serial port configuration Baudrate 4800 Parity NONE Stop bits 1 Databits 8 3 Do the following a From the Baud rate menu select the baud rate to use b From the Parity menu select the parity rate to use c From the Stop bits menu select the stop bit setting to use d From the Data bits menu select the data bit setting to use 4 When finished click Update 7 12 Changing the Encoder Descriptive Name Device Name from the Configurator The descriptive name of the unit often appears in software user interfaces and helps to uniquely identify the unit for the user You can change the name of the EA 201 encoder to provide a useful customized description 27 VTEL DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual To change the encoder device name from the Configurator 1 Access the Configurator and select the unit For more information on accessing the Configurator see the Accessing the EA 201 in the Configurator section 2 On the Configurator toolbar click The Device name dialog appears Device name Device name A update paate 3 Inthe Device name menu enter a descriptive name and click Update 8 Performing a Reset Reboot or Restoring Defaults There are multiple methods for resetting or restoring the EA 201 encoder Because there are differences between a reboot or reset and a restore it is important
31. e Configurator see the Accessing the EA 201 in the Configurator section 2 On the Configurator toolbar click e The partial restore of factory default setting is done and the unit reboots 7 8 Opening a Telnet Session for Access to Encoder Features and Settings The Telnet interface on the EA 201 encoder allows full access to configuring the most advanced features of the encoder unit Because the EA 201 encoder offers some of the most advanced features in the industry the use of Telnet should be used sparingly for configurations not handled by user friendly software applications Caution Changing settings in Telnet may have adverse effects on third party applications to which the unit is interfaced The unit does not automatically report Telnet setting changes to these applications Note For users of DVTel Latitude Using Telnet to make configurations to shared settings outside of the Latitude software can cause discrepancies in the setting values Latitude will treat these as errors and seek to correct or restore settings whenever possible Therefore if you are using Latitude all supported unit configurations should be made via the Latitude user interface Other non shared settings can be changed as needed However these advanced settings should not be arbitrarily changed and should only be changed by users who understand the implications of the setting changes Once you open a Telnet session a window with numbered me
32. e from the Configurator 53 12 Appendix A Technical Specifications cccecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenees 55 13 TOSA 58 14 Procedures EIS Banana 62 15 Gontacting TR saga a i ag 63 VTEL DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual Observe due diligence and proper security and safety standards when installing and operating the unit To help ensure safety and to help reduce risk of injury or damage observe the following Ensure the unit is installed and operating in an indoor environment The encoder is for indoor use only Place or install the unit on a secure flat surface or mount it using optional hardware Ensure the operating environment is not contaminated by dust particles chemicals or water Use proper maintenance to ensure that the unit is clean and dry Maintain an ambient room temperature sufficient to ensure the operating temperature is according to product specifications o EA 201 0 32 F to 131 F 0 C to 55 C with no more than 95 non condensing humidity o EA 201 XT 22 F to 140 F 30 C to 60 C with no more than 95 non condensing humidity Use the properly rated power supply unit or PoE and protect against static electricity ground faults and power surges Assure proper ventilation and access to the unit If the unit is installed in an enclosed cabinet assure proper temperature and environmental control and ventilation are provided Never block the ventilation of
33. ements Upon receiving a single channel encoder you must configure its basic parameters with the Device Configurator This application is provided in the DVTel Latitude AdminCenter s Unified Configurator and with the EA 201 encoder The Device Configurator is an executable file that is compressed along with the VsipApi d11 file The following hardware and software requirements are needed to configure an EA 201 encoder e Windows XP or greater e An Ethernet network card 7 2 Installing the Configurator from Disk The Configurator is a small application that is used to find and configure basic settings of encoder and camera units on the network Once the EA 201 encoder unit is discovered by the Configurator it is displayed in the discover table along with key information 16 VTEL DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual To install the Configurator from disk 1 Copy the Device Configurator zip file to the local computer 2 Extract all the files to the hard disk of your computer 3 Double click the Configurator exe file If a confirmation to run security prompt appears confirm to run the file 7 3 Accessing the EA 201 in the Configurator The Unified Configurator can be used to launch the Configurator Once the EA 201 encoder unit is discovered by the Configurator it is displayed in the discover table along with key information To access the EA 201 encoder in the Configurator 1 Do one of the following to open the Dev
34. er Manual 1 Access the software application to be used If the software is not already communicating with the EA 201 encoder make the connections and configurations as needed e If using DVTel Latitude in the AdminCenter discover and attach the EA 201 encoder unit to an Archiver e If using the Web Interface access the unit via a Web browser and enter the Admin account username and password before configuring via the Web interface 2 Configure the EA 201 encoder unit and cameras for daily use 6 VTEL DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual 4 Connecting the Video Network and Power Cables The EA 201 encoder supports Power over Ethernet PoE for networks If using PoE make sure to connect to an 802 3af or 802 3at POE switch or power injector To help protect the unit and connected system components from sudden transient increases and decreases in electrical power use a surge suppressor line conditioner or uninterruptible power supply UPS Note The DVTel EA 201 encoder unit is supported by Latitude Version 6 1 and up The following workflow should be followed in sequence 1 Connecting the Video Source camera 2 Connecting to the Network 3 Connecting the Power Supply to the Input Power Terminal Block Connector 4 1 Connecting the Video Source Camera The EA 201 encoder unit accepts video input from either an analog camera or analog video device Video connections are not recommended to be greater than
35. figuration Settings Label Description IP address The Internet Protocol number for unique logical addressing of the unit This is the four part IP number octets for communication on the network Subnet mask This is a filter used to limit the range of communication accepted by the unit on the network Dot decimal notation Gateway IP This is the IP address of the gateway on the LAN VLAN DHCP This is a setting that allows enabling the unit to automatically obtain a fresh IP address from a network DHCP mechanism If the network doesn t have a DHCP mechanism this setting will not change the IP address when the Update single button is clicked Update single A command button that applies and saves the settings made in the unit network configuration to the last selected unit in the discovery table of the Configurator 18 VTEL DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual Description Update batch A command button for applying settings to multiple selected units To change the EA 201 encoder IP address and network connection settings 1 Do one ofthe following to open the Device Configuration Tool e From the DVTel Latitude AdminCenter in the sidebar menu click Applications Device Configuration Tool and in the Unified Configurator dialog that appears click Pro Line A e From the EA 201 encoder installation CD double click on Configurator exe The Configurator dialog appears Allow the Configurato
36. h DVTel Latitude NVSM system assure the version is Latitude Version 6 1 or greater 3 3 Installation Workflow 1 Establish Network IP address Check if the EA 201 encoder unit s default IP address can be used on the IP network If not connect the unit to a computer Ethernet locally not through the network and change it using the Unified Configurator If necessary configure the LAN WAN to support the EA 201 IP address Note If you plan to use an Administrative user name and password on the unit you can use it only for Telnet and Web server access You do not need these to use the Configurator 2 Select a location to install the EA 201 encoder unit Install any necessary cooling shelter and ventilation to maintain proper ambient environment Connect the EA 201 encoder unit to a video source 4 Connect the unit to the network If not connected to a network supporting PoE connect the electricity to the EA 201 encoder unit 6 Write down the EA 201 encoder unit IP addresses and MAC addresses Note which cameras and dry contacts relay outputs and alarm inputs are connected with descriptions Note the camera model as well as which cameras are PTZ and which are stationary 3 4 Post Hardware Installation The following general workflow outlines the tasks that need to be done after installing the EA 201 encoder unit For DVTel Latitude users the post installation procedures are covered in greater detail in the DVTel Latitude Us
37. he Configurator ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 27 To change the encoder device name from the Configurator ceeceeeeeees 28 To reset the EA 201 encoder via the hardware ccccceeessseeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeees 29 To partially restore factory default settings using the partial load default configuration Telnet command ass eeaeee eneen nenen nennen rannen anann nenene nnen 30 To restore full factory firmware defaults via the EA 201 hardware 32 To partially restore factory default settings using the load default configuration Telnet COMMANA sinnis din n d id did d n r n 32 To restore full factory firmware and defaults via the EA 201 hardware 33 Before upgrading or downgrading the firmware cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 33 To view the EA 201 encoder firmware version ccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 34 To update the EA 201 encoder firmware cccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 35 To access the Web interface home page eeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaees 39 To change the EA 201 encoder IP address and network connection settings via a Web OWS Ol kassa aj nn eden in a sala EEA 41 To set the video parameters 0000eeeeee erna 44 To adjust the output video image brightness saturation contrast and hue via a Web DN SOM tht eet sacle a a a a in a lu a an i ann 45 To enab
38. he date and time the Web interface was last loaded into the browser refreshed In this section e Web Interface Home Page e Web Interface Network Page Network Configuration e Web Interface Video Profile e Web Interface Video Picture Profile e System Requirements for the Browser based Viewer 8 VTEL DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual 9 1 Web Interface Home Page The home page provides a window for video displaying of the streaming output video from the EA 201 encoder Streaming Video Display of the Web Interface Home page Sun Oct 31 2010 5 53 07 PM Bem video L 89 Video Profile m 7 Picture Profile Uptime Version Name IP 2 days 23 02 28 Version 2 1 8 1937 EA 0201 0 10 210 0 170 Done internet A 100 To access the Web interface home page 1 Open your Web browser and in the Address bar enter the EA 201 encoder IP address as follows http EA 201 encoder ip For example if your IP is 127 10 110 01 enter http 127 10 110 01 2 In the login prompt enter the username and click OK 3 Ifa security prompt appears for the installation of the Activex right click the notice and select Run Add on for the DVTel ActiveX PTZ Viewer Spe ravorices amp ggested dite X Ej wen sice ier Welcome To DVTel Latitud a Ca 2 This website wants to run the following add on PT e and the add on and want to fee on All Websites What s the Risk Info
39. ice Configuration Tool e From the DVTel Latitude AdminCenter in the sidebar menu click Applications gt Device Configuration Tool and in the Unified Configurator dialog that appears click Pro Line A e From the EA 201 encoder installation CD double click on Configurator exe The Configurator dialog appears Allow the Configurator to complete its search of the VPN for Pro Line A units When finished the status will appear to the right of the toolbar indicating how many units were discovered 2 If the EA 201 encoder unit doesn t appear click Add and in the dialog box that appears enter the unit s IP address and click OK Add unit Please enter an ip address to add 170 3 In the discovery table select the EA 201 encoder row The setting values from the unit appear in the fields of the Configurator screen The toolbar enables the available options for making configurations and the right click menu is available for executing commands on the unit 17 8 VTEL DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual Changing the EA 201 encoder IP Address and Network Connection Settings Configurator You can change the network connection settings and IP address of the EA 201 encoder unit using the Configurator Unit Network configuration Area Unit network configuration IP address 10 210 0 170 Subnet mask 255 255 0 0 Gateway IP 10 210 0 1 C DHCP Update single Update batch Unit Network Con
40. indicator LEDs are correctly lit e Green link light indicates a good network connection e Orange activity light flashes for network activity 4 3 Connecting the Power Supply to the Input Power Terminal Block Connector Connecting the electrical power to the EA 201 encoder unit is recommended as the last connection to be made Electrical safety should always be observed If you are using PoE 11 6 VTEL DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual you do not need to make this connection because your unit should already be receiving electrical power To avoid permanent damage to the EA 201 encoder never connect a power supply external power to the Power Out labeled VOUT on the EA 201 encoder terminal block of the unit To connect the input power 1 If your network is not using PoE do the following a Use a 12VDC 24VAC external power supply with suitable overcurrent protection b Connect the properly rated power supply wires to the appropriate positive and negative terminal block connector labeled DC AC WARNING Do NOT connect the power input to the VOUT c Plug the terminal block connector into the EA 201 encoder unit 2 Verify that one or more LEDs on the front panel of the EA 201 encoder unit is lit 6 VTEL DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual 5 Connecting a Serial Device RS 422 485 PTZ Controls The RS 485 serial connection on the terminal block of the EA 201 encoder allows you to connect a PTZ controller directly t
41. it rate Video quality may suffer and the frame rate may decrease This mode should be used when transmitting video over networks that have very limited bandwidths and with an intra interval value of 0 Defines that the streaming video will use a variable bit rate while maintaining a target constant frame rate This mode should be used when video quality and frame rate take precedence over bit rate Unrestricted VBR Labeled CFR Defines that the streaming video will use a Variable Bit Rate constrained by a maximum bit rate but allowing bit rate to fluctuate within the range In this mode data is not sent evenly The rate control is disabled and the current bit rate is a function of VBRQ Therefore the bit rate can change dramatically based on the video content VTEL DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual The Video Profile Web Interface webpage Sun Oct 31 2010 5 53 07 PM Video Profile Video Encoder pi Video Profile Resolution CIF z I Picture Profile Frame Rate 25 Intra Interval 75 Bit Rate 7024 2 Quant Min 2 Quant Max 51 Rate Control CBR Uptime Version Name IP THE FREEDOM TO RUN YOUR BUSINESS 2 days 23 02 28 Version 2 1 8 1937 10 210 0 170 Done internet fg gt 100 To set the video parameters 1 In the Web Interface in the Navigation pane select Video gt Video Profile The Video Profile page appears in the Displa
42. l alarm input device One of two alarm inputs is supported Terminal for the first of a wire pair Second wire shares the Alarm In GND Alarm In In 0 Alarm Interface for connecting an terminal block Input 0 external alarm input device The second of two alarm inputs is supported Terminal for the first of a wire pair Second wire shares the Alarm In GND GND Ground The ground terminal for both the In 1 and In O alarm inputs Out Interface for connecting a single Relay external relay output Output device circuit This is the terminal left wire for connecting the first wire of the Relay wire pair terminal block Out Relay Interface for connecting the same Output external relay output right device circuit Terminal for the wire second wire of a wire pair Out The first wire of the audio out The Line out second ground wire is shared with the Audio GND In The first wire of the audio in The Line In second ground wire is shared with the Audio GND Audio terminal block GNP Audio ground for oe The connection shared for the line second wire Ground Negative ine out from either Audio In or Audio Out Audio In and Audio Out Network 802 3af Network LAN WAN connection for 10 100 PoE Ethernet as well as Power over Ethernet RJ 45 port support PoE to 802 3af standards VOut 12 volt direct current power output For 12V connecting the first wire of a wire pair terminal block Maximum 2 5 Watt 0
43. le disable the Web interface HTTP access on the EA 201 encoder 47 To change the Admin user account username and password a0annrer 49 To enable disable the Web interface and Telnet user account login 50 To configure the keyboard and PTZ cameras using Telnet ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeees 51 To perform a partial factory default update from the Configurator 53 62 J NTEL 15 Contacting DVTel DVTel Inc is a multiple award winning market leader in the development and delivery of intelligent security solutions over IP networks We provide unified solutions leverage existing network infrastructure while providing unmatched levels of flexibility scalability cost effectiveness all backed by superior customer support DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual To contact us Location Location CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS DVTel Inc 65 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park NJ 07660 USA Tel 201 368 9700 Fax 201 368 2615 Order Fax 201 712 0343 info dvtel com ASIA PACIFIC REGION DVTel 111 North Bridge Road 27 01 02 Peninsula Plaza Singapore 079098 Tel 65 6389 1815 Fax 65 6491 5660 info dvtel com ANZ AND THE PACIFIC ISLANDS DVTel 37 Victoria Street Henley Beach SA 5022 Australia Tel 61 8 8235 9211 Fax 61 8 8235 9255 Mobile 61 419 850 166 info dvtel com EMEA DVTel UK LTD 7 Lancaster Court Coronation Road High Wyco
44. low the EA 201 ActiveX to run 8 VTEL DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual 10 Managing Web Interface Access Telnet User Names and Passwords The Access Management settings of the EA 201 encoder allow you to enable and disable the all access to the Web interface Web server HTTP access as well as the use of a user account By default the EA 201 encoder has the Web server enabled with Admin user account access to Telnet 10 1 1 Enabling Disabling All Web Interface Access via Telnet You can use Telnet to enable or disable all access to the Web interface and all HTTP access will be disabled If you disable this setting configuration of the device up via the Web server will not be available By default access to the Web Interface is enabled but requires users to login To enable disable the Web interface HTTP access on the EA 201 encoder 1 On the Telnet main page type 2 and press Enter to select Access Management 2 Type 1 and press Enter to select Security 3 Type 1 and press Enter to select HTTP Access 4 From the HTTP Access options select one of the following e Type 1 and Enter for Enabled e Type 2 and Enter for Disabled When finished press P and Enter Repeat the previous step until you return to the Main menu Press S and Enter to save changes oe Press Q and Enter to quit and exit the Telnet window 47 J NTEL 10 1 2 By default the Access management user name and password are
45. lt configuration section e FULL LAST FIRMWARE RESTORE o A Full Factory Default restore from the Configurator For more information see the Restoring Full Firmware Default Settings Using the Configurator Factory default 28 6 VTEL DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual o A Full Factory Firmware Default restore to the EA 201 encoder hardware reverts user account passwords to defaults For more information see the Restoring Full Factory Firmware Default Ver 1 via the EA 201 Hardware section o Issuing the Load default configuration command via Telnet with a Full Factory Default restores to the last firmware default version For more information see the Restoring Full Firmware Default Settings Using the Telnet Load default configuration section e FULL BASE FIRMWARE RESTORE A Full Factory Default restore of the EA 201 encoder hardware reverts to the last firmware default version For more information see the Restoring Full Factory Firmware Default Ver 0 via the EA 201 Hardware section When factory restore procedures are executed the EA 201 unit s relay output pin out will be restored to the Normally Open default original state Always assure connected device behavior is anticipated before applying a restore and that safety overrides are in place when needed 8 1 Resetting the EA 201 encoder via the Hardware You can reset the EA 201 encoder by pressing the reset button on the front panel
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47. nus appears For more information refer to the EA 201 Encoder Telnet User Manual 24 VTEL DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual To open a Telnet session using the Configurator 1 Access the Configurator and select the unit For more information on accessing the Configurator see the Accessing the EA 201 in the Configurator 2 On the Configurator toolbar click 1 A Telnet window opens and displays Telnet menus 3 If prompted enter the Admin user name and then press Enter Then enter the Admin password and press Enter If User accounts is disabled you will not be prompted 7 9 Turning On the Identify Status Light from the Configurator The Identify feature is useful for visually identifying the physical unit by commanding that unit to continuously flash with a blinking status light on the front panel of the EA 201 encoder unit This allows remote Configurator users to eliminate confusion among multiple hardware units This feature also enables a visual identification if you need to physically locate a unit that is discovered by the software When you activate the Identity light the unit s Identity light blinks so that you can locate the unit 2 Configurator Discovery methods Unit network configuration Broadcast TP akas 10 210 0 170 O mutti AmE asi Subnetmask 255 255 0 0 M Active discovery GatewayIP 10 210 0 1 gware update DHCP Update single Configurator Versi
48. o your PTZ camera This allows you to control the PTZ camera being used as the video source to the EA 201 encoder Through this connection you can use a remote client PTZ controller to move the PTZ camera For example using the PTZ control panel in the DVTel Latitude ControlCenter to pan tilt and zoom the camera The following image shows a four wire and two wire connection diagram for attaching the wires to the terminal block connector of the EA 201 encoder 2 Wires S n Gm gens Ss v pg ri G f gt m in pg aan p tis pale rad Ga pd je A je A 12V GND Ink In 2 L VOut DC AC Alarm In Rxt A In 1 In 2 k a J Loczac 13 VTEL DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual Four Wire Connection Setup Signal on Peripheral Signal on DVTel EA 201 encoder Tx Signal on DVTel EA 201 encoder To connect the RS 422 485 PTZ controls 1 Run two or four wires between the PTZ camera and the unit location depending on your connection requirements two wire or four wire If not already removed remove the terminal block plug from the EA 201 encoder Strip the insulation from the tips of the wires so that they can be inserted into the male terminal block connector of the EA 201 encoder unit Connect the wires as following For two wire connections a Connect a wire to the RX clamp on the male terminal block connecto
49. of the unit or by turning the power off and back on This type of reset doesn t change the unit settings Instead it clears the temporary memory stored in the unit and disconnects it temporarily from the network and communication session While resetting the unit goes offline until it restarts and establishes online status again Warning When a restore procedure is executed the EA 201 unit s relay output pin out will be restored to the Normally Open default original state Assure connected device behavior is anticipated before applying a restore and that safety overrides are in place when needed To reset the EA 201 encoder via the hardware e Insert a thin straight object into the hole on the front panel of the EA 201 encoder marked Reset Press and hold the button for a second and then release it OR e Switch off or disconnect the power to the unit and switch it on again 29 8 VTEL DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual 8 2 Partial Last Firmware Restore This type of restore can be used to help repair problems that may have been caused by a failed upgrade or errors in the firmware It restores key areas of the firmware to the last working firmware version but allows you to maintain key settings that were configured There are two ways to issue this command e Partially Restoring to the Last Firmware Configurator Restore Factory Default e Partially Restoring to the Last Firmware Telnet Restore Factory
50. on 3 8 2 _ Browse 1 units are online Flashing green light indicates Identify is turned on Port Subnetmask Gateway IP MAC address 10 210 0 170 5517 25 no 10 210 0 1 00 1B D8 00 BA 96 Hostname Firmware version The blinking light remains on until it is turned off via the Unidentified command For more information on Unidentify turning off the Identify status light see the section Turning Off the Indentify Status Light from the Configurator Unidentify 25 8 VTEL DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual To turn on the Indentify Status light Identify Note The Identify Status light on the front panel of the EA 201 encoder unit must be off in order to turn it on 1 Access the Configurator and select the unit For more information on accessing the Configurator see the Accessing the EA 201 in the Configurator section 2 On the Configurator toolbar click lo The first green led light on the unit s front panel blinks continously 7 10 Turning Off the Indentify Status Light from the Configurator Unidentify This command can be applied to any unit that has the Identify feature turned on Unidentify turns off a blinking Indentify status light on the front panel of the unit For more information on the Identify command see the section Turning On the Identify Status Light from the Configurator To turn off the Indentify Statu
51. ply is stable before starting the update Do not disconnect it during the procedure The only method to update the firmware is via an IP network connection If the update procedure fails repeat the procedure Downgrading the firmware is the same procedure as upgrading Just apply the bin file for the version you want to downgrade 33 VTEL DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual To view the EA 201 encoder firmware version 1 Do one of the following to open the Device Configuration Tool e From the DVTel Latitude AdminCenter in the sidebar menu click Applications gt Device Configuration Tool In the Unified Configurator dialog that appears click Pro Line A e From the EA 201 encoder installation CD double click on Configurator exe The Configurator dialog appears Allow the Configurator to complete its search of the VPN for Pro Line A units When finished the status appears to the right of the toolbar indicating how many units were discovered 2 If the EA 201 encoder unit doesn t appear click Add In the dialog box that appears enter the unit s IP address and click OK Add unit Please enter an ip address to add 170 34 J NTEL 3 DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual If necessary in the discover table scroll down and scroll right to view the firmware version shown in the EA 201 encoder row 2 Configurator DER Discovery methods Unit network configuration Broadcast IP address 10
52. r of the EA 201 encoder Then connect it to the single negative minus controller terminal connection of the PTZ camera b Connect a wire to the RX clamp on the male terminal block connector of the EA 201 encoder Then connect it to the single positive plus controller terminal connection of the PTZ camera 14 6 VTEL DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual For four wire connections a Connect a wire to the TX clamp on the male terminal block connector of the EA 201 encoder Then connect the opposite end to the RX controller terminal connection of the PTZ camera b Connect a wire to the TX clamp on the male terminal block connector of the EA 201 encoder Then connect the opposite end to the RX controller terminal connection of the PTZ camera c Connect a wire to the RX clamp on the male terminal block connector of the EA 201 encoder Then connect the opposite end to the TX controller terminal connection of the PTZ camera d Connect a wire to the RX clamp on the male terminal block connector of the EA 201 encoder Then connect the opposite end to the TX controller terminal connection of the PTZ camera 6 Powering an External Device The output of the single channel encoder is regulated 12 volts which may be used to power external devices such as video cameras The regulated voltage is provided via the PWR OUT port Care should be given in assuring that connections are properly rated Power Out Parameters Parame
53. r to complete its search of the VPN for Pro Line A units When finished the status appears to the right of the toolbar indicating how many units were discovered 2 If the EA 201 encoder unit doesn t appear click Add and in the dialog box that appears enter the unit s IP address and click OK Add unit Please enter an ip address to add 170 3 Inthe discovery table select the EA 201 encoder row The setting values from the unit appear in the fields of the Configurator screen 19 8 VTEL DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual 4 In the unit network configurations area do the following Unit network configuration IP address 10 210 0 170 Subnet mask 255 255 0 0 Gateway IP 10 210 0 1 C DHCP Update single Update batct a To change the IP address in the IP Address field enter the new IP numbers b To change the subnet mask in the Subnet mask field enter the Subnet mask c To change the gateway address in the Gateway IP field enter the new IP number for the Gateway d If you want the network DHCP mechanism to assign an IP to one or more units select DHCP 5 When finished click Update single 7 4 Update Batch Address and Network Connection Settings The Configurator allows the configuration of multiple unit settings in one action Because multiple units cannot have the identical values for IP addresses the Update Batch feature increments each IP
54. rator and see if there is a DHCP feature for assigning the same IP to a specific EA 201 encoder unit MAC address This will ensure that the IP address does not change in the future e If there is no DHCP feature on the network then the EA 201 encoder unit may have been configured to a different IP address or the label on the unit is incorrect e You can change the IP address if necessary See the Unified Configurator section J NTEL Problem Bad video quality Streaming video image is hanging stopped The PTZ camera control doesn t work No audio out DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual Check that the cables are connected securely This includes junction boxes and amplifiers that may be used Check that the camera settings are correct on the camera and in the EA 201 encoder settings Check the camera lens is clean and unobstructed Check the network is operating correctly Check that the EA 201 encoder configurations are optimal for the available CPU and network traffic Check that the PTZ control leads are securely connected to the terminal block connector Check that the PTZ control leads are connected to the correct pins of the RS 485 terminal block and to the camera PTZ control termination Verify that the wires are not damaged Check that the amplifier and speakers are turned on and receiving power Check the volume on the speakers Check that any mute features are not turned on Check the
55. rk 4 Inthe Firmware upgrade area click browse select the bin file and then click Open The file validation progress indicator appears Once the file is validated the Update button appears 2 Configurator Discovery methods Unit network configuration Broadcast IP address 10 210 0 O multicast a Subnet mask 255 255 0 Fl Active discovery Gateway 10 210 0 1 Firmware update DHCP Update single Configurator josh Desktop Updatelbin Browse version 3 8 2 Update batch Update Unit management lole tl lslalg E 1 units are online Host name Firmware version Up Version 2 1 8 1 Od Status Pa a Port Subnetmask Gateway IP MAC address Online 10 210 0 170 5517 255 255 0 0 10 210 0 1 00 1B D8 00 BA 96 If the Update button is not available after selecting a valid bin file verify that a you have selected an EA 201 encoder unit in the discovery table and b the bin file is a valid EA 201 encoder firmware upgrade file 5 Select the EA 201 encoder unit in the discovery table Verify that the unit you want to upgrade is selected in the discovery table and in the Firmware upgrade area Then click Update 36 6 VTEL DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual 9 The EA 201 Browser Based Web Interface The EA 201 encoder includes an embedded browser base Web interface that allows you to access the unit using HTTP protocol and a Web browser with Activex
56. rmation Bar Help 39 8 VTEL DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual 9 2 Web Interface Network Page Network Configuration You can configure the EA 201 encoder network IP and communication settings via a browser to access the Web Interface The Network Configuration Webpage Sun Oct 31 2010 5 53 07 PM Network Configuration Network Settings IP Address 10 2100170 Subnet mask 255 255 0 0 Default gateway 10 210 0 1 mm upime Version Name IP THE FREEDOM TO RUN YOUR BUSINESS 2 days 23 02 28 Version 2 1 8 1937 EA 0201 0 10 210 0 170 Done Related Link e Changing the EA 201 encoder IP Address and Network Connection Settings via a Web Internet f 100 Browser 9 2 1 Changing the EA 201 encoder IP Address and Network Connection Settings via a Web Browser You can use a Web browser to change the network communication settings and IP address of an EA 201 encoder 40 8 VTEL DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual The following settings and features appear on the Network page of the Web Interface Setting Feature Description IP Address Allows the editing of the IP address of the EA 201 encoder Subnet mask The Subnet mask that the unit allows communication with Gateway IP The IP address of the Gateway Update Applies and saves the changes in the Network page settings to the EA 201 encoder Reset Refreshes the values loaded in the fields of the Network page This
57. ro Line A units When finished the status will appear to the right of the toolbar indicating how many units were discovered 2 If an EA 201 encoder unit doesn t appear do the following a In the Configurator dialog click Add 21 8 VTEL DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual b In the dialog box that appears enter the unit s IP address and click OK Add unit Please enter an ip address to add 170 c Repeat steps a and b for each EA 201 encoder unit on the network that doesn t appear in the discovery table 3 Inthe discovery table press CRTL and hold it while clicking each of the encoders you want to include in the batch 4 In the unit network configurations area do the following Unit network configuration IP clara 10 112 10 110 Subnet mask 255 255 0 0 Gateway IP 10 210 115 1 C DHCP a To change the IP address in the IP Address field enter the new starting IP number All IP addresses applied will be incremented up from this IP address b To change the Subnet mask in the Subnet mask field enter the Subnet mask address c To change the Gateway IP address enter the new IP number for the Gateway in the Gateway IP field d When finished click Update batch 7 5 Rebooting the EA 201 Encoder Using the Configurator The EA 201 encoder can be rebooted reset remotely using the Configurator Note that the EA 201 encoder can be reset and restored in a v
58. s light Unidentify 1 Access the Configurator and select the unit For more information on accessing the Configurator see the Accessing the EA 201 in the Configurator section 2 On the Configurator toolbar click a This turns off the blinking Identify staus light first green led light on the EA 201 encoder unit front panel 7 11 Modifying Serial Port Settings from the Configurator The serial port settings can be changed to match your requirements The serial port settings include the following Setting Description Baud rate A setting for the transmission speed in bauds Parity A setting for transmission error checking Stop bits Bits sent at the end of each character transmission in order for the receiving end to identify the finish stop of a character Data bits The number of data bits in each character of the transmission 26 8 VTEL DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual The configuration settings of the serial port need to match the requirements of the connected receiving end Usually this is used for PTZ camera controllers If connecting a PTZ camera check the camera documentation for the correct settings needed for serial communication To modify serial port settings from the Configurator 1 Access the Configurator and select the unit For more information on accessing the Configurator see the Accessing the EA 201 in the Configurator section 2 On the Configurator toolbar
59. s to Encoder Features and Settings 24 7 9 Turning On the Identify Status Light from the Configurator ceeeeeeeeeees 25 7 10 Turning Off the Indentify Status Light from the Configurator Unidentify 26 7 11 Modifying Serial Port Settings from the Configurator cccceeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeeeeees 26 7 12 Changing the Encoder Descriptive Name Device Name from the Configurator 27 8 Performing a Reset Reboot or Restoring Defaults cccceeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeees 28 8 1 Resetting the EA 201 encoder via the Hardware ccccccceessseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 29 8 2 Partial Last Firmware Restore 0 ecccceeccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeaeeeeeeeeeeeneas 30 8 2 1 Partially Restoring to the Last Firmware Configurator Partial factory defaults 30 8 2 2 Partially Restoring to the Last Firmware Telnet Partial load default COMO sag i a 30 8 3 Full Last Firmware Restore Factory Defaults 00000eeeee err 30 6 J NTEL DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual 8 3 1 Restoring Factory Default via the Configurator Partial restore factory defaults 31 8 3 2 Restoring Full Factory Firmware Default Ver 1 via the EA 201 Hardware 31 8 3 3 Restoring Full Firmware Default Settings Using the Telnet Load default GOLFI ossen EE E T E 32 8 4 Restoring Full Factory Firmware Default Ver 0 via the EA 201 Hardware 32 8 5 Updating Downgrading the
60. stallation Workflow A ER nnne 9 3 4 Post Hardware Installation 000aeeeeeeerrrrrrnnnnnnrerrrrrrrrrr nn 9 4 Connecting the Video Network and Power Cables ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 10 4 1 Connecting the Video Source Camera ccceeeeeeeeeeeeecceeeeeeeeeeseesnneeeeeeeeees 10 4 2 Connecting to the NGIWORK sa 11 4 3 Connecting the Power Supply to the Input Power Terminal Block Connector 11 5 Connecting a Serial Device RS 422 485 PTZ Controls eeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 13 6 Powering an External DeVICE cccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneneneeeeeeeees 15 7 Initial Configuration of the EA 201 Unified Configurator eeeeeeee 16 7 1 Prerequisites and System Requirement ccceecseeeeccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 16 7 2 Installing the Configurator from Disk cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeees 16 7 3 Accessing the EA 201 in the Configurator 0000eeeeeeererrrrnnnnnrrrrrrrrr rn 17 7 4 Update Batch Address and Network Connection Settings seeeeeeeeeeeeeees 20 7 5 Rebooting the EA 201 Encoder Using the Configurator eeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 22 7 6 Restoring Full Firmware Default Settings Using the Configurator factory default 23 7 7 Partially Restoring the Last Firmware Configurator Restore Factory Default 23 7 8 Opening a Telnet Session for Acces
61. stations For some installations the IP settings must be changed using the Unified Configurator before connecting to the LAN WAN network Use of Category 5 Ethernet cable is recommended for network connection For optimal transmission quality cable length should not exceed 100 meters 328 feet By default the EA 201 encoder is shipped with factory set IP and MAC addresses The MAC address is labeled on the unit but the static IP must be obtained via the Configurator software which can be found on the CD included with the unit If you have multiple units connected consider using the Identify feature to cause the unit to blink This feature is covered in the Turning On the Identify Status Light from the Configurator section If your network uses a firewall you must configure the firewall to support communication among the components of the system To connect an EA 201 encoder unit to the network e Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the network port and the other end to the Ethernet 10 100 port labeled Network 802 3af PoE Connect to this port even if you are not using PoE If however you are using PoE you must use the 802 3af standard You do not need to connect a power supply to the unit terminal block Not In some cases you may require an Ethernet crossover cable when connecting the EA 201 encoder directly to the PC Troubleshooting Tip Verify that the Ethernet port status lights link indicator and activity
62. ter Description Regulated voltage 12VDC Maximum power 2 5 Watts Amperage 210 mA To avoid permanent damage to the EA 201 encoder never connect a power supply external power to the Power Out VOUT To avoid permanent damage to the EA 201 encoder or connected device assure that the connected device meets the Power Out VOUT power specifications 15 8 VTEL DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual 7 Initial Configuration of the EA 201 Unified Configurator You can use the Configurator to change the primary settings of the EA 201 encoder If you have not installed the Configurator see the following e Prerequisites and System Requirements e Installing the Configurator from Disk In this section e Accessing the EA 201 in the Configurator e Update Batch Address and Network Connection Settings e Rebooting the EA 201 Encoder Using the Configurator e Restoring Full Firmware Default Settings Using the Configurator Factory default e Partially Restoring to the Last Firmware Configurator Restore Factory Default e Opening a Telnet Session for Access to Encoder Features and Settings e Turning On the Identify Status Light from the Configurator e Turning Off the Indentify Status Light from the Configurator Unidentify e Modifying Serial Port Settings from the Configurator e Changing the Encoder Descriptive Name Device Name from the Configurator 7 1 Prerequisites and System Requir
63. the EA 201 Hardware on page 32 48 VTEL DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual Note that enabling or disabling the user account password has no effect on the discovery process of encoder on the network and communication with DVTel Latitude ControlCenter AdminCenter Archiver Etc will not be affected Telnet window showing the authentication and Main menu screen Telnet 10 210 0 3 Welcome Enter user name admin Enter password x pe DuTel EA 6261 6 Main menu Access management Security User accounts Enabled Manage user accounts Commands P gt Previous menu The Access Management menu Manage user accounts is not available when the User accounts setting is set to Disabled To change the Admin user account username and password 1 From the Main Menu type 2and press Enter 2 From the Access Management choose 3 and press Enter 3 Do one or more of the following To change the Administrator User Name a Type land press Enter b Type the new Administrator User Name and press Enter To change the Administrator User Password a Type 2 and press Enter b Type the new Administrator Password and press Enter When finished press P and Enter Repeat the previous step until you return to the Main menu Press S and Enter to save changes So a R Press Q and Enter to quit and exit the Telnet window 49 6 VTEL DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual 10 1 2 2 Disabling all Web Interface and
64. ticipated before applying a restore and that safety overrides are in place when needed To restore full factory firmware and defaults via the EA 201 hardware 1 Insert a thin straight object into the hole on the front panel of the EA 201 encoder marked Defaults Press and hold the button without releasing it 2 While holding the Defaults button down using another thin straight object insert it into the hole on the front panel of the EA 201 encoder marked Reset Press hold and then release the Reset button 3 While continuing to hold the Defaults button down wait for the unit to shut down and fully restart Then release the Defaults button 8 5 Updating Downgrading the Firmware You can update or downgrade the firmware on the EA 201 encoder unit when new versions of firmware are available Firmware updates often provide benefits such as bug fixes features compatibility enhancements and more When using the EA 201 encoder with third party software or with DVTel Latitude note which versions of firmware are compatible with versions of the Latitude software You can use the Configurator to view the firmware version and if available to update the firmware using a firmware update file from DVTel Before upgrading or downgrading the firmware e Ensure that the IP link is stable before starting the procedure We do not recommend updating the firmware over the Internet e Ensure that the power sup
65. to a local PC Ethernet port Then change the by another computer EA 201 encoder IP address collision IP address shows on e Ping the unit from the monitor workstation the LAN WAN but e If the Ping responds with a reply not a timeout communication disconnect the EA 201 encoder unit from the network between the EA 201 or turn off the EA 201 encoder unit power Then ping it encoder and the again If there is a reply there is a collision in the client is blocked network and the IP is being used by another EA 201 encoder or device Contact the Network Administrator or change the EA 201 encoder unit IP address e Check that the Subnet mask allows communication from the workstation s IP address If not modify the Subnet mask to allow the workstation to communicate e Check with the Network Administrator if the workstation supports communication of this type between it and the EA 201 encoder unit e If operating on a WAN check that the EA 201 encoder unit configuration has the correct Gateway address The EA 201 encoder e If this is the initial setup and the EA 201 encoder unit is unit has a different using an IP address other than the IP address marked IP address than what on the unit chances are that your network uses DHCP is marked on the In this case it has dynamically assigned a network box compatible IP address when the EA 201 encoder unit was initially installed This should not be a problem Contact your Network Administ
66. to know the differences Also note that after some configurations the EA 201 encoder automatically reboots upon saving the configurations West Quarter My E4 0201 0 Because some of the restore functionality takes the unit back to defaults it is worth taking the time to understand the major differences so that configurations are not lost The following are available e RESET A software initiated reset from the Configurator For more information see Rebooting the EA 201 Encoder Using the Configurator e RESET A software initiated reset from the Latitude AdminCenter For more information refer to the Latitude AdminCenter documentation e RESET A hardware initiated reset from the EA 201 encoder hardware For more information see Resetting the EA 201 encoder via the Hardware e REBOOT A hardware initiated reboot by powering down and powering up the EA 201 encoder hardware for example turning off or disconnecting the power PoE Internet and reconnecting e PARTIAL LAST FIRMWARE RESTORE o Via the Configurator issue a command to restore For more info see the Partially Restoring to the Last Firmware Configurator Restore Factory Default o Issuing a partial load default configuration command via Telnet A Full Factory Firmware Default restore to the EA 201 encoder hardware reverts user account passwords to defaults For more information see the Partially Restoring to the Last Firmware Telnet Partial load defau
67. to the Telnet Main Menu press A and Enter 8 3 Full Last Firmware Restore Factory Defaults The Full Factory Default restore provides a clean configuration that takes the unit back to the working firmware firmware upgrade maintained as a backup 30 6 VTEL DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual There are three options for issuing this type of restore e Restoring Factory Default via the Configurator Partial restore factory defaults e Restoring Full Factory Firmware Default Ver 1 via the EA 201 Hardware e Restoring Full Firmware Default Settings Using the Telnet Load default configuration 8 3 1 Restoring Factory Default via the Configurator Partial restore factory defaults Via Telnet you can view the current firmware version and a restore the firmware to the last working version without erasing key configuration For more information see the section Partially Restoring the Last Firmware A Full Factory Firmware Default restore Ver 1 on the EA 201 encoder hardware reverts user account passwords to defaults by issuing a partial load default configuration command via Telnet Warning When a restore procedure is executed the EA 201 unit s relay output pin out will be restored to the Normally Open default original state Assure connected device behavior is anticipated before applying a restore and that safety overrides are in place when needed 8 3 2 Restoring Full Factory Firmware Default Ver 1
68. ust the output video image brightness saturation contrast and hue via a Web browser 1 In the Web Interface in the Navigation pane select Video Picture Profile The Video Profile page appears in the Display Area 2 In the Display Area of the Video Profile do the following a To change the image brightness click and drag the Brightness slider or enter the brightness value in the Brightness field b To change the image contrast click and drag the Contrast slider or enter the contrast value in the Contrast field c To change the image color saturation click and drag the Saturation slider or enter the saturation value in the Saturation field d To change the image color hue click and drag the Hue slider or enter the hue value in the Hue field 3 When finished click Save 45 8 VTEL DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual 9 5 System Requirements for the Browser based Viewer To set up and view the EA 201 encoder via web browser please ensure that your PC meets the following minimum system requirements Items System Requirement Personal Computer Intel Pentium M 2 16 GHz or Intel Core2 Duo 2 0 GHz Operating System Windows VISTA Windows XP or Windows 7 Web Browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 0 or later Network Card 10Base T 10 Mbps or 100Base TX 100 Mbps operation Viewer Enable ActiveX control plug in for Microsoft IE and ensure that browser firewall and Windows defender settings al
69. ution starting at less than 1 5 megabits per stream The EA 201 encoder provides the following dual streaming formats e H 264 H 264 e MPEG 4 H 264 e MPEG 4 MPEG 4 8 VTEL DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual Additionally the following resolution settings for MPEG 4 and H 264 format can be selected e D1 720 X 576 e 4CIF 704 X 576 e CIF 352 X 288 e QCIF 192 X 160 e 2CIF V 352 X 576 e 2CIF H 704 X 288 2 3 Understanding the LED Status Indicators The EA 201 encoder has three areas for LED status indicators 1 Identify A light that can be set in the Configurator to blink continuously and is used to help operators identify the physical units by sight Used for finding a unit among other units where it is installed 2 Encoder activity A light that indicates the unit is operating 3 not in use The following image shows the status lights an Reset Stats 1 2 In addition to the status indicators there are LED lights for the Ethernet 10 100 connector that operates when the unit is connected to the LAN e Green link light indicates a good network connection e Orange activity light flashes for network activity 6 VTEL DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual 2 4 Package Contents Each EA 201 encoder package includes the following Count Description 1 EA 201 encoder unit 1 EA 201 encoder product CD which includes documentation and configuration software tools DVTEL EA 201 Encoder User
70. y Area 2 In the Display Area of the Video Profile do the following a To change the resolution from the Resolution menu select a resolution b To change the frame rate in the Frame Rate field enter the number of frames per second to use as a target frame rate c To change the I frame interval in the Intra Interval field enter the number of I frames between P frames to use as a target for the streaming video d To change the Bit Rate enter the number in kbps in the Bit Rate field e To change the quantizer range enter the minimum range number in the Quant Min and the maximum range number in the Quant Max field Note The range must be no less than 2 and no greater than 31 f To change the Rate Control over the bit rate from the Rate Control menu select a rate control option 3 When finished click Save 44 8 VTEL DVTel EA 201 Encoder User Manual 9 4 Web Interface Video Picture Profile You can adjust the output streaming video image appearance as needed Adjustments include brightness contrast saturation and hue Sun Oct 31 2010 5 53 07 PM Picture Profile Image Settings 53 Video Profile SF Picture Profile Brightness a Contrast Saturation o Hue 0 0 Analog Format A A e wma Uptime Version Name 2 days 23 02 28 Version 2 1 8 1937 EA 0201 0 IP THE FREEDOM TO RUN YOUR BUSINESS 10 210 0 170 internet fa 100 To adj

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