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VIP X2
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Copyright This manual is copyrighted material of Bosch Security Systems. All rights reserved. Without express written permission from Bosch Security Systems no portion of this document may be reproduced or transmitted for any reasons, regardless of the means or manner employed, mechanical or electronic. Issue: December 2006 (Version 2.5) © Copyright 2006 Bosch Security Systems Note This manual was prepared with care and all information contained herein was reviewed. At the time of printing,
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VIP X2 | Installation and Operating Manual EN | 3 Contents 0 Chapter 1 Preface Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Intended use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 EU Directives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Rating plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Chapter 2 Safety information Electric sh
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EN | 4 Installation and Operating Manual | VIP X2 Video input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Audio settings (audio version only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 JPEG posting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Storage medium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 iSCSI settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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VIP X2 | Installation and Operating Manual EN | 5 Chapter 8 Appendix Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 Processor load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 Serial interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 Terminal block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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EN | 6 Installation and Operating Manual | VIP X2 Contents Bosch Security Systems | 2006-12 | V2.5
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VIP X2 | Installation and Operating Manual EN | 7 Preface 1 This manual is intended for persons responsible for the installation and opera- tion of the VIP X2. International, national and any regional electrical engineering regulations must be followed at all times. Relevant knowledge of network tech- nology is required. The manual describes the installation and operation of the unit. Conventions In this manual, the following symbols and notations are used to draw attention to special situati
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EN | 8 Installation and Operating Manual | VIP X2 Intended use The VIP X2 network video server transmits video and control signals over data networks (Ethernet LAN, Internet). Audio signals can also be transmitted with the audio version of the unit. The units are designed for use in CCTV systems. Various functions can be triggered automatically by incorporating external alarm sensors. Other applications are not permitted. In the event of questions concerning the use of the units which are no
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VIP X2 | Installation and Operating Manual EN | 9 Safety information 2 Electric shock hazard ❚ Never attempt to connect the unit to any power network other than the type for which it is intended. ❚ Use only the power supply unit provided. ❚ Never open the housing. ❚ Never open the housing of the power supply unit. ❚ If a fault occurs, disconnect the power supply unit from the power supply and from all other units. ❚ Install the power supply and the unit only in a dry, weather-protected locatio
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EN | 10 Installation and Operating Manual | VIP X2 Installation and operation ❚ The relevant electrical engineering regulations and guidelines must be com- plied with at all times during installation. ❚ Relevant knowledge of network technology is required to install the unit. ❚ Before installing or operating the unit, make sure you have read and under- stood the documentation for the other equipment connected to it, such as cameras. The documentation contains important safety instructions and
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VIP X2 | Installation and Operating Manual EN | 11 Product description 3 Components supplied ❚ VIP X2 network video server (basic version or audio version) ❚ Power supply unit with four primary adapters ❚ Configuration cable ❚ Quick Installation Guide ❚ Product CD with the following content: – Quick Installation Guide – Manual – System Requirements document – Configuration Manager – MPEG ActiveX control – Player and Archive Player – DirectX control – Microsoft Internet Explorer – Sun JVM – Adob
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EN | 12 Installation and Operating Manual | VIP X2 Configuration requirements ❚ Computer with Windows 2000/XP operating system, access to a network and Microsoft Internet Explorer (version 6.0 or higher) or ❚ Computer with Windows 2000/XP operating system, access to a network and an installed Configuration Manager program Note Take also note of the information in the System Requirements document on the product CD supplied. Make sure the graphics card is set to 16- or 32-bit color depth and t
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VIP X2 | Installation and Operating Manual EN | 13 Overview of functions Network video server The VIP X2 is an ultra-compact network video server for two connected video sources. It is primarily designed for encoding video and control data for transfer over an IP network. With its encoding in the MPEG-4 format, the VIP X2 is ide- ally suited for making existing analog CCTV cameras IP-compatible and for remote access to digital video recorders and multiplexers. The VIP X2 is small enough to be
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EN | 14 Installation and Operating Manual | VIP X2 Multicast In suitably configured networks, the multicast function enables simultaneous real- time video transmission to multiple receivers. The UDP and IGMP V2 protocols must be implemented on the network for this function. Encryption To prevent unauthorized access. the authentication process, as well as the actual data transmissions can be encrypted. Web browser connections can be protected using HTTPS. Remote control For remote control of e
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VIP X2 | Installation and Operating Manual EN | 15 Summary The VIP X2 provides the following main functions: ❚ Video and data transmission over IP data networks ❚ Dual Streaming function for the encoder for simultaneous encoding with two individually definable profiles ❚ Multicast function for simultaneous picture transmission to multiple receivers ❚ Two analog BNC composite video inputs (PAL/NTSC) ❚ Video encoding to international standard MPEG-4 ❚ Integrated Ethernet port (10/100 Base-T) ❚ Tr
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EN | 16 Installation and Operating Manual | VIP X2 Connections on the front panel 1 Audio line input Line In (audio version only) 3.5 mm stereo jack socket for connecting two audio line input signals 2 Terminal connector (audio version only) for microphone and loudspeaker connections 3 Audio line output Line Out (audio version only) 3.5 mm stereo jack socket for connecting an audio line output signal 4 Video input Video In 2 BNC socket for connecting a second video source 5 Video input Video In
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VIP X2 | Installation and Operating Manual EN | 17 Connections on the rear panel 6USB port for connecting a USB storage medium (external hard drive) 7 Factory reset button to restore factory default settings 8 Terminal block for alarm inputs, relay output, serial interface and power supply 9 Operating status LED lights up green when ready for operation 10 LED L lights up green when the unit is connected to the network 11 LED T flashes orange when data is being transmitted over the network 12 RJ4
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EN | 18 Installation and Operating Manual | VIP X2 Product description Bosch Security Systems | 2006-12 | V2.5
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VIP X2 | Installation and Operating Manual EN | 19 Installation 4 Thanks to its ultra-compact dimensions, the VIP X2 is particularly well suited to installation in cabinets. Caution The unit is intended for use indoors or in housings. Select a suitable loca- tion for installation where the unit will not be subjected to conditions of ex- treme temperature or humidity. The ambient temperature must be be- tween 0 and +40°C (+32 and +104°F); the relative humidity must not exceed 80%. The unit gene
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EN | 20 Installation and Operating Manual | VIP X2 Connections Cameras You can connect two video sources to the VIP X2. Any cameras and other video sources that produce a standard PAL or NTSC signal are suitable. – Connect the cameras or other video sources with a video cable (75 Ohm, BNC connector) to the BNC Video In 1 and Video In 2 sockets. – If the video signal is not looped through, termination is performed by a soft- ware setting if necessary (see Video input, page 46). Audio connection
