Aiphone ISSOFT Setting Manual

IS SERIES
Commercial & Security IP Video Intercom system
IS-SOFT 
PC Master Station 
SETTING MANUAL
514426  A   0611YZ
Thank you for selecting Aiphone for your communication and security needs. Please read this manual and the separate 
“OPERATION MANUAL” carefully before setting and using this system.
* Be sure to read the “SETTING MANUAL” for the standard (IP) system or network direct system in advance.
IMPORTANT
Please read and understand the setting procedures before beginning the setup process....

2
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .......................... 2
UNPACKING ................................ 2
GETTING STARTED ........................... 3
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 
EXAMPLE .................................... 3
CONNECTIONS ........................... 4
INSTALLING THE IS-SOFT ......... 5
System requirements for PC ....... 5
Installing ........................................ 6
Uninstalling ................................... 6
Starting up the IS-SOFT ............... 6
SETTING THE PC MASTER STATION ......

3
GETTING STARTED
SETTING THE PC MASTER STATION
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION EXAMPLE
A PC master station can be used in either a standard (IP) system or a network direct system.
A standard (IP) system consists of IP control unit(s), IP stations and local system(s).
* 
A network direct system consists of IP stations only. It includes no IP control unit, but needs at least one IP master station or IP door * 
station. A network direct system cannot consist of PC master stations only.
For details about the standard...

4
CONNECTIONS
Connect a PC on which you will install the IS-SOFT application to an IP network via a switch or hub. 
CAT5e/6
100m (330) RJ45RJ45
RJ45 RJ45
Pair4
Pair3
12345678 12345678
Pair2
Pair1
T568A
Pair4
Pair2Pair3
Pair1
T568B
Notes on CAT5e/6 cables
Do not bend the cables to an extent where the radius is less than 25 mm (1”).• Communication failure could result.
Do not remove the CAT5e/6 cable jacket more than necessary.
• 
Arrange the color code of the RJ45 connections in accordance with...

5
GETTING STARTED
SETTING THE PC MASTER STATION
INSTALLING THE IS-SOFT
Install the IS-SOFT on your PC from the DVD.
You may need to log on to your PC as the Administrator to install the IS-SOFT.
* 
System requirements for PC
Your PC must meet the following system requirements to use the IS-SOFT.
Also refer to the instruction manual supplied with your PC.
OSWindows XP Home/Professional (SP3) (32bit)
Windows Vista Ultimate/Home/Business/Enterprise (SP2) (32/64bit) 
Windows 7 Home...

6
Installing
Insert the DVD into your PC.1 
Click English on the language selection screen.2 
Select IS-SOFT3   
PC Application, and then 
select “English” on the language selection screen of 
“InstallShield Wizard”.
NOTE:
If .NET Framework 4.0 is not already installed, the .NET 
Framework installation window is displayed. Follow the on-
screen instructions to install. (It may take a while to install.)
Start the installation by following the on-screen 4 instructions.
Read “License Agreement” carefully,...

7
GETTING STARTED
SETTING THE PC MASTER STATION
SETTING THE PC MASTER STATION
OUTLINE OF SETTINGS
After installation of the IS-SOFT on the PC has fi nished, make the settings for the PC master station before using it.
Make the settings by following the steps below.
PRECAUTIONS:
Be sure to make the settings before using the PC master station. If the settings have not been made, you cannot use the PC master station. 
• 
Make the settings correctly. If the settings are not made correctly, the PC master...

8
MAKING THE SETTINGS
The following describes the settings that can be made on the PC master station windows. First of all, start up the PC master station. 
Setting procedure
First open either window from the Main window, and then make the settings displayed on the window. 
Furthermore, the Setting window has eight setting pages. They can be opened by clicking the respective tabs.
* 
The notation in <  > is used for operational descriptions in this manual.* 
NOTE:
If you receive a call while making...

9
GETTING STARTED
SETTING THE PC MASTER STATION
Setting list
NOTES:
The following list is a brief overview of the setting items available in the settings on the Setting window. The descriptions, and the style and 
• 
order of descriptions do not necessarily equate with the actual displays.
Make a note of the setting results you have made, and keep it in a safe place not to lose it.• 
Settings on the Setting window
Tab Title Item Setting range Default
Preference 1 Event Action Maximize Application ON...

10
Adjusting volumes
NOTES ON VOLUME ADJUSTMENT
When talking, if you cannot hear audio from the target door station 
• or master station even after turning up the speaker volume, try 
turning down the microphone volume gradually. (The PC master 
station uses a hands-free system. If the microphone volume is too 
high, the talking might not switch to the receivers side.)
The microphone and speaker volume settings are synchronized 
• with the PC’s settings. However, the tone volume setting is not...