User manual

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Remote Control
The 7700 Series units can be used to remotely control external devices, such as PTZ cameras, by transmitting
control data via its bidirectional serial interface. This interface can also be used to transmit transparent data.
Configuration
The 7700 Series units can be configured using a browser via a local area network (Intranet) or the Internet.
Firmware updates can be delivered the same way.
Recording and Playback
You can save the video streams encoded by the 7701EA as MPEG-4 files on any hard drive connected to your
computer. The video sequences can be replayed using the provided software.
Snapshots
Individual video frames (snapshots) can be converted to JPEG images by the 7700 Series units, and stored
on hard drives or displayed in separate browser windows.
Backup
Video sequences can easily be backed up using the provided software.
Summary
The main functions of the 7700 Series unit are:
• Video, audio and data transmission over IP data networks
• Simultaneous dual encoding with two independently defined profiles
• Multicast function for simultaneous picture transmission to multiple receivers
• Analog BNC composite video input FBAS (PAL/NTSC) (transmitter)
• Analog BNC composite video output FBAS (PAL/NTSC) (receiver)
• A bidirectional audio input/output (mono)
• Video and audio encoding using the MPEG-4/G.711 standard
• Integrated Ethernet interface (10/100 Base-T)
• A transparent bidirectional data channel using a serial interface, type RS232/485
• Remote control of all built-in functions via TCP/IP
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Password protection to prevent unauthorized connection or configuration changes
• Relay input for an external sensor (such as a door contact)
• Relay output for switching external devices (such as lights or audible alarms)
• Event-driven, automatic connection (for example when switching on and when alarms are activated)
• Fast, convenient configuration using a Web browser
• Firmware update using flash memory
• Convenient upload of configuration data