ACTi V31 - Manual

Introduction
This guide contains all the information you need to quickly setup the Video Encoder. For detailed information on installations or operations, please refer to
the Hardware Manual and Firmware Manual on ACTi website ( www.acti.com ).
Device Overview
V31
Step 1: Unpack the Device
Check if the package comes with the following items:
Video Encoder Power Cord
Terminal Blocks
• Digital & Audio Input/Output
• Audio Output & Serial
Communication
1 Power LED
2 Serial Port 1 Activity LED
3 Serial Port 2 Activity LED
4
Video Input LEDs
(V31: 8 channels / V32: 16 channels)
5 Memory Card Slot
6
Video Input Connectors
(V31: 8 channels / V32: 16 channels)
7 Reset Button
8 Ethernet Port
9 AC Power Input
10 Power Switch
V31
11 Digital Input/Output Connectors (1~8)
12 Audio Input Connectors (1~8)
13 Serial Port Connectors (1~2)
14 Audio Output Connector
V32
11 Digital Input/Output Connectors (9~16)
12 Audio Input Connectors (9~16)
13 Digital Input/Output Connectors (1~8)
14 Audio Input Connectors (1~8)
15 Serial Port Connectors (1~2)
16 Audio Output Connector
4 6 5
2
1
3
7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14
V32
4 5
2
1
9 10
3
7 8
11 12 15 16
6
13 14
Socket Converter
Rack Mount Ears Screws
Mount the device on a 19” rack.
Step 2: Mount the Device
1. Attach the ears on each
side of the Encoder using
the bundled screws.
2. Secure the Encoder onto the
rack using four (4) screws.
Note:
Use the screws that
came with the rack; or, purchase
applicable screws for rack
mounting.
Step 3: Connect the Device
Basic Connection Example
Network Switch
PC
Analog Camera 1 Analog Camera 2 Analog Camera 3 Analog Camera 4 Analog Camera 5 Analog Camera 6 Analog Camera 7 Analog Camera 8
Power Source
Maximum supported cameras:
• V31 up to 8
analog cameras
• V32 up to 16
analog cameras
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