Instruction manual

Instruction manual 5
1 Introduction
Since some time ago the CCTV market is in a technological changing process. CCTV systems have been based and
nowadays are based on Digital Video Recorders, DVRs, with analogue cameras. Although the analogue cameras
and DVRs are covering most of the market, there is a migration process to IP CCTV systems.
One of the main reasons for this evolution is the introduction level and development of data communications
through high speed connections has reached very high penetration levels. These kinds of networks, based in IP
technology, are allowing the convergence of all kinds of communications in a single network with a single
protocol.
Taking advantage of the existing network infrastructure, the IP CCTV Systems are able to generate some savings
like the reuse of existing data network and for the lower costs of the wiring installation. The network cable is
cheaper than the coaxial cable and it is able to cover longer distances without suffering quality signal reduction.
Taking into account this scenario, Mitsubishi Electric has developed Nethunter, one software platform which
allows the coexistence of systems, DVR support and IP systems. Nethunter manages the Mitsubishi DVRs and the
Mitsubishi IP systems giving the opportunity to migrate step by step to a complete IP system.
Mitsubishi Electric has developed Nethunter after analyzing the market and reaching the conclusion that IP
systems are now ready in the market but the main CCTV market is still using DVRs with analogue cameras. Under
this premise Mitsubishi Electric has developed a software platform which gives you the opportunity to migrate
to IP systems step by step.
In the following pages you will find all the information needed to install and work with Nethunter.