AVer EXR6004 User Manual

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July 2010

AVerMedia®

AVerDiGi

EXR6004 WiFi

User Manual

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction ....................................................................................... 1

1.1 Package Content ............................................................................................................ 2

1.2 Front Panel ..................................................................................................................... 3

1.3 Back Panel ..................................................................................................................... 4

1.4 Setting Up the DVR Unit ................................................................................................. 5

1.4.1 Installing the Hard Disk .............................................................................................. 5

1.4.2 Connecting Devices ................................................................................................ ... 7

1.4.3 Connecting the Audio, Sensor and Relay device ....................................................... 8

Chapter 2 Operating the DVR unit ..................................................................... 9

2.1 The Way to Operate DVR ............................................................................................... 9

2.2 First Time Using the DVR Unit ........................................................................................ 9

2.2.1 To Connect the Wireless IP Camera ........................................................................ 10

2.2.1.1 Connecting IP Camera in Wireless mode ............................................................. 10

2.2.1.2 Connecting IP Camera Through the Ethernet Cable ............................................ 11

2.2.2 To Format the Hard Disk .......................................................................................... 12

2.3 Familiarizing the Buttons in Preview Mode ................................ ................................ ... 13

2.3.1 Setting Up and Using the Emap ................................ ................................ ............... 15

2.3.1.1 To Set Up the Emap ............................................................................................. 15

2.3.1.2 To Use the Emap .................................................................................................. 15

2.3.2 Using Event Log Viewer ........................................................................................... 16

2.4 To Playback the Recorded Video .................................................................................. 17

2.4.1 To Cut and Save the Wanted Portion of the Recorded Video ................................... 19

2.4.2 To Bookmark a Video Section .................................................................................. 19

2.4.3 Using the Event Search ........................................................................................... 20

Chapter 3 Customizing the DVR System ........................................................ 21

3.1 Basic Setup Mode ........................................................................................................ 21

3.2 System Setup ............................................................................................................... 23

3.3 Camera Setup .............................................................................................................. 27

3.3.1 To Setup the Wireless IP Camera ............................................................................ 27

3.3.2 To Setup Camera from the Remote DVR ................................................................. 29

3.4 Recording Setup ........................................................................................................... 30

3.5 Network Setup .............................................................................................................. 31

3.6 Schedule Setting .......................................................................................................... 34

3.7 Backup Setup ............................................................................................................... 35

3.7.1 Using QPlayer to Playback Backup Video ................................................................ 36

3.7.2 To Cut and Save the Portion of the Recorded Video ................................................ 38

3.7.3 To Search Using the Visual Search .......................................................................... 38

3.7.4 To Search Using the Event Search .......................................................................... 39

3.7.5 To Search Using the Intelligent Search .................................................................... 39

3.8 Sensor Setting .............................................................................................................. 40

3.9 Relay Setting ................................................................................................................ 41

3.10 Alarm Setting ................................................................................................................ 42

3.11 User Setup ................................................................ .................................................... 46

Chapter 4 Using the USB Playback Console .................................................. 48

4.1 Recommended system requirements ........................................................................... 48

4.2 Installing the USB Playback Console............................................................................ 48

4.3 Running the USB Playback Console ............................................................................ 49

4.3.1 To Cut and Save the Portion of the Recorded Video ................................................ 51

4.3.2 Playback DVR Recorded File from Hard Disk .......................................................... 51

4.3.3 Playback Backup File(*.dvr) ..................................................................................... 52

4.3.4 To Backup Recorded File ......................................................................................... 53

Chapter 5 iEnhance .......................................................................................... 54

5.1 To Use iStable ............................................................................................................... 55

Chapter 6 Using the Remote Programs .......................................................... 56

6.1 Familiarizing the Buttons in WebViewer ....................................................................... 57

6.1.1 To Setup Remote System Setting ............................................................................ 59

6.1.1.1 System Setting ..................................................................................................... 59

6.1.1.2 Camera Setting ..................................................................................................... 60

6.1.1.3 Record Setting ...................................................................................................... 63

6.1.1.4 Network Setting .................................................................................................... 65

6.1.1.5 Alarm Setting ........................................................................................................ 67

6.2 Familiarizing the Buttons in Remote Console ............................................................... 71

6.2.1 To Setup Remote Console Setting ........................................................................... 72

6.3 Using the Remote Playback ......................................................................................... 73

6.3.1 Familiarizing the Buttons in Local Playback ............................................................. 74

6.3.1.1 To Cut and Save the Wanted Portion of the Recorded Video ............................... 76

6.3.1.2 To Search Using the Visual Search ...................................................................... 76

6.3.2 Familiarizing the Buttons in RealTime Playback ...................................................... 77

6.3.3 Familiarizing the Buttons in Download and Playback ............................................... 79

Chapter 7 Using HandyViewer to Access DVR Server ................................... 80

7.1 Using PDAViewer to Access DVR Server ..................................................................... 80

7.1.1 To install PDAViewer thru ActiveSync ....................................................................... 80

7.1.2 To install PDAViewer from the Internet ..................................................................... 81

7.1.3 To Use the PDAViewer ............................................................................................. 82

7.1.4 To Playback in PDAViewer ....................................................................................... 83

7.2 Using JavaViewer to Access DVR Server ................................ ..................................... 85

7.2.1 To install JavaViewer from the DVR Server .............................................................. 85

7.2.2 To Use the JavaViewer............................................................................................. 85

Chapter 8 Web Tools ........................................................................................ 87

8.1 Dispatch Server ............................................................................................................ 87

8.1.1 To Run Dispatch program:........................................................................................ 87

8.2 Remote Setup ............................................................................................................... 88

8.2.1 To Add DVR server ................................................................................................... 88

8.2.2 To Setup Remote System Setting ............................................................................ 89

8.2.2.1 System Setting ..................................................................................................... 89

8.2.2.2 Camera Setting ..................................................................................................... 90

8.2.2.3 Record Setting ...................................................................................................... 93

8.2.2.4 Network Setting .................................................................................................... 95

8.2.2.5 Alarm Setting ........................................................................................................ 97

8.3 Remote Backup .......................................................................................................... 101

8.3.1 To back up the recoded data from the DVR server: ............................................... 101

Appendix A Registering Domain Name ............................................................................... 104

Chapter 1 Introduction

AVerdiGi EXR6004 WiFi is the instant video surveillance system that can be fully installed by anyone in less than 3 minutes. Simply open the box, power on the included wireless megapixel IP camera, plug the unit in and instantly the monitored area is under the watchful eye of a powerful video surveillance system no appointments, costly cabling or power tools necessary! It’s your best home surveillance choose.

Application Diagram

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(1) AVerDiGi EXR6004 WiFi unit

(2) Software CD (User Manual included)

(3) Quick User Guide

(4) Power Cord

* The power cord varies depending on the standard power outlet of the country where it is sold.

(5) Power Adapter

(6) Internal HDD holder (8 screws are included)

(7) 2 * Antenna

(8) AVerMedia USB optical mouse

(1) (2)

(3)

(4) (5) (6)

The unit of the Wireless IP camera (1 or 4) in package may vary that depends on the model of DVR user has purchased

(1) Wireless IP Camera unit

(2) Power Cord

* The power cord varies depending on the standard power outlet of the country where it is sold.

(3) Software CD (User Manual included)

(4) Antenna

(5) Camera Stand(screws included)

(6) RJ-45 Ethernet Cable

If there is any damage, shortage or inappropriate item in the package contents, please contact with local dealer

1.1 Package Content

The package content has two parts – DVR unit and Wireless IP camera.

Name

Function

(1) DVR Power LED

Light when the unit is power on

(2) HDD LED

Indicate the hard disk running state. Light when the HDD is running (Read/Write)

(3) IR Sensor

Receive signal from the remote control to operate the unit

(4) USB 2.0 Port

For pen drive/DVD-ROM connection

(5) Network 1 Indicator

Indicate the status of network 1

(6) Network 2 Indicator

Indicate the status of network 2

(7) Wireless Indicator

The indicator will light up when the WPS is enabling.

(8) Wireless Status

Indicator

To indicator the wireless status. When the wireless is working normally, the indicator will light up and flash in green light.

1.2 Front Panel

Name

Function

(1) WPS button

Pressing to enable the WPS function.

(2) 2* USB 2.0 ports

For USB keyboard, mouse, and other USB devices connection.

(3) VGA Out

Output the video signal to a CRT or LCD monitor

(4) Audio In/Out

- Audio In: Input the audio signal from audio input device such as microphone

- Audio Out: Output the audio signal to a audio out device such as speaker

The audio input/output device has its own power supply is necessary.

(5) Sensor In

Support 4 sensor devices

(6) Alarm Out

Support 1 relay device (Relay: 1A @ 125V AC/30V DC)

(7) RS-485

For future function, no support now.

(8) Gigabit LAN port

LAN connection but default assign as a DHCP service port. User also can connect the IP camera through the Ethernet cable.

(9) Gigabit WAN port

For connect with switch or router on your network for internet connection.

(10) e-SATA port

For connecting external RAID

(11) 12V DC

Power cable connection

1.3 Back Panel

- For hard disk spec, please referring to http://www.avermedia.com/AVerDiGi/Product/ → AVerDiGi

EXR6004 WiFi → Hardware Recommendations

- The DVR unit may include hard disk that depends on the model user has purchased. If the model

user has purchased is included hard disk, user doesn’t need to install the hard disk by yourself.

- The external USB hard disk only supports on file backup. Please do not install the external USB

hard disk for recording purpose.

The “compatible hard disks” indicated in the above recommendation list only means that these

commercially available hard disks were tested with AVerMedia products and functioned well under normal operation conditions. AVerMedia does not guarantee or provide warranties, explicitly, implied or statutory with respect to the reliability of the hard disk function or its compatibility. In no event AVerMedia shall be liable for damages, with respect to any business interruption of clients, lost profits, loss of programs or other data on your information handling system or otherwise. This includes direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, resulting from the incompatibility caused by the usage of these hard disks, even if AVerMedia has expressly advised about the risk of such damages. The entire risk arising out of the use of any information attached here with is borne by the recipient.

1. Loosen all screws

2. Push the cover backward and lift

3. Secure the HDD holder on the hard disk. The position to screw the HDD holder on hard disk must same as figure shown. Otherwise, the hard disk won’t be able to fit into inside the DVR unit.

4. Connect the the SATA cable and the power connector to the hard disk

1.4 Setting Up the DVR Unit

1.4.1 Installing the Hard Disk

The DVR unit allows user to install one hard disk. Follow the illustrated instructions below to install the hard disk:

5. Secure the hard disk inside the unit then place unit cover

6. Push the cover forward and secure the cover

7. You may now connect all the cables. When the power is connected, the Power LED light turns on

The port LAN1 that is located at lower position of the back panel is a DHCP service port in default.

To connect more than one IP camera through the Ethernet cable, please connect the switch (DHCP

function disabled) or hub (DHCP function disabled) to the DVR unit, and then, connect the IP cameras to the switch or hub.

- Port LAN1 that locate at lower position of the back panel only support SF1301(W) IP camera through Ethernet cable. The DVR system will detect and configure the camera automatically when the connection is made through the Ethernet cable.

- Port LAN2 is configurable for PPPOE, DHCP, or Fixed IP of the network mode.

1.4.2 Connecting Devices

The back panel of the DVR unit, user can connect the 4 sensor devices, 1 alarm device, audio input/output device and an external HDD storage device. Through the Gigabit LAN ports can connect with the IP cameras and allows user to remote access the DVR server. The USB ports can connect the mouse and keyboard for more easily to operate DVR server.

Follow the illustration below to make the connection:

Pin #

Definition

Audio input signal

Audio Ground signal

Audio output signal

Audio Ground signal

Pin #

Definition

Sensor 1 signal

Sensor 1 Ground signal

Sensor 2 signal

Sensor 2 Ground signal

Sensor 3 signal

Sensor 3 Ground signal

Sensor 4 signal

Sensor 4 Ground signal

Relay signal

Definition

RS485 TX+ signal

RS485 TX- signal

RS485 RX+ signal

RS485 RX- signal

1.4.3 Connecting the Audio, Sensor and Relay device

The Sensor, Alarm, and audio port enable you to connect 4 sensor inputs, 1 relay outputs, and 1 audio in and 1 audio out device. Just connect the external sensor, relay, and audio in/out device pin directly to the pinhole. The RS-485 port can be used for POS system connection through an AVerDiGi Data Box.

Check the table below and locate which pinhole is assigned to sensor input, relay output, and audio in/out.

The signal from the sensor (i.e., infrared sensors, smoke detectors, proximity sensors, door sensors, etc.) is being transmitted to the unit and this triggers the system to respond and send signal to relay device (i.e., alarm, telephone etc).

Audio in and out pinhole:

Sensor and Alarm pinhole:

RS-485 pinhole:

 For get better wireless communication and stability, do not use the DVR unit around following devices.

- Microwave ovens.

- Wireless transmitters (radio transmitters, cellular transmitters, etc.)

- Wireless devices which operate at 2.4 GHz (security equipment, Bluetooth, Zigbee, cordless

telephones, etc.)

 Wireless communication range and quality may be affected if the following types of objects are

located between or near the DVR unit and other wireless devices connected to the DVR unit.

- Metal door shutters

- Walls made of concrete, stone, or brick, or walls which contain aluminum based heat insulation

- Multiple walls

- Fire doors and glass

- Steel racks or shelves

 Place cameras and the DVR unit at least 2 m (6.5 ft.) away from radios. Do not connect cameras

and the DVR unit to a power outlet used by a radio.

 Maximum wireless communication range is 30 m in case that there are no obstacles between

camera(s) and AVerDiGi EXR6004 WiFi

 The DVR system starts up will take a while, please be patient and wait.

Chapter 2 Operating the DVR unit

2.1 The Way to Operate DVR



Using mouse and keyboard

Connecting the mouse and keyboard through USB interface, user can manage the DVR unit easily. For the first time using DVR unit, mouse and keyboard is the best way to set up all DVR relevant configurations.

2.2 First Time Using the DVR Unit

For the first time using the DVR server, user needs to setup the connection between DVR server and Wireless IP cameras.

Please confirm the following items before connecting with the DVR server and IP cameras.

 Make sure the HDD is installed inside the DVR unit.  Make sure the antennas are installed on the DVR unit.  Make sure all the connecting devices are well connected with the DVR unit and have their

own power supply.

 Make sure the DVR unit is connected on your network and power on.  Make sure the IP cameras are power on.  Please make sure the DVR unit and IP camera are in communication area.

EXR6004 WiFi only support SF1301W IP camera.

WPS button

WPS Indicator

WPS button

Power LED

Wireless Status Indicator

2.2.1 To Connect the Wireless IP Camera

There are two to connect with the IP camera, one is through the WiFi signal and another one is using Ethernet cable. Refer the following install description to connect the IP camera to the DVR unit.

2.2.1.1 Connecting IP Camera in Wireless mode

1. Please make sure the DVR unit and IP camera are in communication area.

2. Press and hold the WPS button of the DVR unit. To release button until hear the beep sound. The Wireless indicator that is located at front panel of the DVR unit will light up.

3. Press and hold the WPS button of IP camera until the power LED turns off (about 5 seconds), and then, the LED will start to blink at every 2 seconds. And then, wait about 120 seconds for IP camera to communicate with the DVR unit.

4. If the DVR unit and IP camera has successful to communicate. The Wireless status indicator that is located at front panel of the DVR unit will start flashing.

5. And, the surveillance monitor should see the live video from IP camera.

Preview UI

Set the IP camera to

DHCP

mode or

RESET

the IP camera back to the factory default value, in order to make connection with DVR unit correctly. To reset the IP camera, press reset button which located at the back of the IP camera for 3 seconds.

To connect more than one IP camera through the Ethernet cable, please connect the switch (DHCP function disabled) or hub (DHCP function disabled) to the DVR unit, and then, connect the IP cameras to switch or hub.

LAN1 port

2.2.1.2 Connecting IP Camera Through the Ethernet Cable

In such following condition, user can connect the IP camera by using Ethernet cable.

 IP camera doesn’t support wireless function.  IP camera and DVR unit is out of wireless communication range.  Location or environment of the IP camera or DVR unit has too many interference for the wireless signal

transmitting.

1. Remove the antenna of the IP camera in case the wireless signals may affect the connection if the IP camera has an antenna.

2. Plug the RJ-45 Ethernet cable into the LAN port of the IP camera.

3. And then, plug another side of the Ethernet cable into the LAN1 port of the DVR unit.

4. Wait for the DVR system to detect the IP camera. When DVR system receives the live video from the IP camera, it means the connection is successful.

5. The channel is connecting through the Ethernet cable; there is no wireless signal icon display on the preview screen.

Preview Mode UI

2.2.2 To Format the Hard Disk

The hard disk must be formatted before can be used to record the video.

1. Click Setup and enter the ID and password(Default ID is superuser and password is 111111).

2. Click System. Click Switch to Advance Setup if the setup mode is in Basic Setup mode.

3. Click Add to call out Disk Management window. Select the hard disk and click Format.

4. And then, click Start to format the selected hard disk.

5. When the formatting is done, click Cancel to exit.

6. Now, user can click Record button to start recording.

Preview UI

Name

Function

(1) Exit

Call up the Logout dialog box. In the logout dialog box, you may do the following:

Reboot: To restart the DVR system. It is required to enter the password Power Off: To shutdown the DVR system. Login: Using different ID to login to DVR system. Exit: To close the application.

(2) Split Screen Mode

Select from 2 different split screen types to view all the cameras or one camera on a single screen. It also allows you to switch and view different camera number. When user is in single screen mode, user can right-click and drag a square on the area you want to enlarge the view. Right-click on the screen again will return to the normal view.

(3) Record

Start/stop video recording.

(4) EMap

Display the map in each area, and the location of camera/ sensor/ relay and the warning (see also Chapter 2.3.1).

(5) Network

Enable/disable remote system access. This feature allows you to access DVR server from a remote location via internet connection. The default is disabled.

(6) Setup

Configure the system settings. (see also Chapter 3)

(7) Preview

Switch to Preview mode. This allows you to view live camera display.

(8) Playback

Switch to Playback mode. This allows you to view the recorded video file. (see also

Chapter 2.4)

(9) Status bar

Display the recoding date, time and hard disk space of DVR unit.

(10) Camera ID

Show the number of cameras that are being viewed. When you are in single screen mode, click the camera ID number to switch and view other camera.

(11) Snapshot

Capture and save the screen shot in *.jpg format.

(12) Event log

Show the record of activities that take place in the system. (see also Chapter 2.3.2)

(13) AutoScan

Start/Stop video screen cycle switch.

2.3 Familiarizing the Buttons in Preview Mode

Name

Function

(14) Full screen

View in full screen. To return, press the right button of the mouse or ESC on the keyboard or click the arrow icon.

Click to exit from

full screen mode

When you switch to full screen in multiple-screen mode, Left click to toggle to only display one of the video in the multiple-screen mode or all.

(15) Alarm

Alert and display warning info.

(16) WiFi Signal

Display the strength of the WiFi signal

(17) Virtual Keyboard

If the keyboard is not available, you may use the Virtual Keyboard.

2.3.1 Setting Up and Using the Emap

E-Map can hold up to 8 maps in *.jpg format. You may locate the camera, sensor and relay on the map.

2.3.1.1 To Set Up the Emap

1. Click Emap.

2. When the Emap screen appears, click the area number (1 to 8 buttons) on where you want to

insert the map.

3. Click Load Map to insert the map. When the open dialog box appears, locate and select the

map and click Open.

4. When the inserted map appears on the Emap screen, click Edit. You may now drag the

camera, sensor, and relay icons to its place on the map. Icons on the map can be relocated anywhere. If you are going to locate the icon on the map to other area, you need to drag the icon to the black pane at the bottom of the Emap screen and then switch to the area on where you want to locate the icon. To bring all the icons back to the black pane at the bottom of the Emap screen, click Reset Icon.

5. When you are done, click Save button to save the new setting. To exit Emap screen, click

Close.

2.3.1.2 To Use the Emap

1. Click E-map.

2. In the Emap screen, click the camera icon to switch on the area where the camera is located

on the map and to display the video at the upper right corner of the Emap screen. At the lower right corner of the Emap screen, it lists all the warning message.

3. To view different Emap, click Emap number button (1 ~ 8).

4. Click Close to exit Emap screen.

2.3.2 Using Event Log Viewer

Show the record of activities that take place in the system.

1. Click the Event Log button on DVR system main interface. The Event log viewer window will show up.

2. Select the Date to view.

3. To filter the records, select and click the select button to display Event, System, Operation, Network

or All.

4. Use the scroll button to go next, previous, first, or last page of event list.

5. To find event log by keyword, enter keyword in Find Text column and click Search.

6. The events list which display on the screen can be saved as text file format. To save the events list,

click Save button.

Name

Function

(1) Split Screen

Mode

Select from 2 different split screen type to playback the recorded video file of all the camera or one camera on a single screen.

When you are in single screen mode, Right-click and Drag a square on the area you want to enlarge. Right-click on screen again will back to normal view.

(2) Progress bar

Show the progress of the file being played. You may move the bar to seek at any location of the track.

(3) Hour Buttons

Select and click to playback the recorded video file on the specific time frame.

The Hour buttons represent the time in 24-hour clock. The blue bar on top of the hour button indicates that there is a recorded video file on that period of time. While the red bar indicates that you are currently viewing the recorded video file.

(4) Playback

Control Buttons

From left to right order:

Begin: Move at the beginning of the recorded video file. Previous: Go back to the previous frame. Slower: Play the recorded video file at the reduce speed from 64x, 32x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 2x, 1x,

1/2x, 1/4x.

Rewind: Wind back the recorded video file. Pause: Briefly stop playing the recorded video file. Play: Play the recorded video file. Faster: Play the recorded video file at the speed of 2X, 4X, or 8X Next: Go to the next frame. End: Go to the end of the recorded video file.

2.4 To Playback the Recorded Video

To switch in Playback mode, click Playback button at the lower right corner of Preview mode user interface.

Name

Function

(5) Date

Select the date on the calendar and the time to start playing the recorded video file.

The numbers from 00 to 23 represent the time in 24-hour clock. The numbers from 01 to 04 represent the camera ID. The blue colored column indicates that there is a recorded video file on that period of time. While the red colored column indicates on where to start playing the recorded video file.

(6) Preview

Switch to Preview mode.

(7) Playback

Switch to Playback mode to view the recorded video file.

(8) Status bar

Display the recorded date, time and play speed.

(9) Camera ID

Show the number of cameras that are being viewed. When you are in single screen mode, click the camera ID number to switch and view other camera.

(10) Export

Export includes Snapshot, Output Video Clip, and Backup function.

 Snapshot: Capture and save the screen shot in *.jpg format.  Output Video Clip: Save the segmented file in *.dvr format to external USB storage

device (see also Chapter 2.4.1).

 Backup: Save the playback file to USB device or DVD-ROM disk

(11) Segment

Keep a portion of the recorded video (see also Chapter 2.4.1).

(12) Full screen

View in full screen. To return, press the right button of the mouse or ESC on the keyboard or click the arrow icon.

Click to exit from

full screen mode

When you switch to full screen in multiple-screen mode, Left click to toggle to only display one of the video in the multiple-screen mode or all.

(13) Event log

Show the record of activities that take place in the system. To filter the records, select and click the option button to only display Event, System, Operation, Network or All.

(14) Bookmark

Mark a reference point when reviewing the recorded video file to which you may return for later reference (see also Chapter 2.4.2).

Name

Function

(15) Find Next

Search for the next event or changes in the motion detector frame. You can use this when you are using Event Search function.

(16) Event Search

Search from the recorded activities that were recorded in event log (i.e., Sensor, Motion, Video Loss)(see also Chapter 2.4.3)

2.4.1 To Cut and Save the Wanted Portion of the Recorded Video

1. Use the Playback Control buttons or drag the bar on the playback progress bar and pause on where

you want to start the cut. Then, click Segment to set the begin mark.

2. Use the Playback Control buttons or drag the bar on the playback progress bar and pause on where

you want to end the cut. Then, click Segment to set the end mark. To cancel segmentation or set the segment marks from the start, click Segment button again.

3. Click Export > Output Video Clip button to save the wanted portion.

4. In the Save As dialog box, locate on where user wants to save the file, type the filename, and select

the video format.

2.4.2 To Bookmark a Video Section

1. Click Bookmark button

2. In the Bookmark dialog box, you may do the following:

- Add to create the new reference mark in the bookmark list.

- Edit to change the mark description.

- Delete to remove the selected reference mark in the list.

- Delete All to remove all the reference marks in the list.

- Exit to close Bookmark dialog box.

3. Select and click one in the bookmark list to review the file.

The DVR system will set the date of End Time at 3 days later of Begin Time automatically. If event data are less than 3 days, the DVR system will set End Time at current date. Time of End Time is adjustable.

2.4.3 Using the Event Search

1. Click on the video screen on where you want to search.

2. Click Event Search. The Event Search Setting dialog box would appear on the screen.

3. In the Event Search Setting dialog box, check the type of condition you want to search. Then, click

to start searching. The video search would stop at the frame that matches the condition. To keep on searching click

4. You may also set to search and list all the result. Set the Begin Time and End Time. Set the

Searching Interval time for in a period of time won’t list out the same events. Then, click OK to start searching.

5. When the Event list appear, click and select the item you want to view.

Find Next

( ) button.

Chapter 3 Customizing the DVR System

In the Preview screen mode, click password to authenticate (default ID is

When the DVR configuration setup selection appears, select and click the buttons you want to change the setting.

Setup

( ) button to customize your DVR. Enter the ID and

superuser

and password is

111111

3.1 Basic Setup Mode

In default, the setup mode is Advance Setup mode. User can click Switch to Basic setup for a quick system setup.

The Basic System Setup window will show up as below shown:

(1) General Setting

- System Language: Select the language of the system that will be used on the dialogs and tool tips.

- System Date and Time: Click Setup to select the current time and date.

- Server IP: Click Setup to configure the IP mode of the DVR system.



Using the following IP address:

related parameters in

Assign a constant IP address which a real IP address gives from ISP to DVR system.

IP:

Mask:

host addresses. Enter the subnet mask of the IP address which user has assigned to DVR system.

Gateway:

IP address

DNS:

addresses. Enter the IP address of DNS if it is available.

MAC Address:

manufacturer for identification. User don’t need to fill in, it will generated by system automatically.



Obtain an IP automatically (DHCP):

system.



PPPOE:

frames in Ethernet frames. It is used mainly with ADSL services. If your network is using ADSL service connecting to internet, and then, select PPPOE mode. Enter

Password



DDNS:

Internet for translating domain names into Internet addresses. Users can register their own domain name on

Domain Name

Enter the domain name that user has registered.

Password

A password use to access DDNS that user has setup when register the domain name

DDNS Server Name

Select your DDNS server. The default only has one DDNS server now. It may provide more DDNS in future.

DDNS Server Port

Fill in the port that connects to DDNS server. Default is 1053.

(2) Camera Setting

Select the camera number you want to configure.

- Display Enable/disable to show the video. Even if the video of the selected camera is hidden you can still

It is a bitmask used to identify the sub network and how many bits provide room for

A network device acts as a passageway to internet. Enter the network gateway

Domain Name Server translates domain names (such as www.abb.com.tw) to IP

Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet is a network protocol for encapsulating PPP

that is given by your ISP for PPPOE connecting authority.

DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service) is a data query service mainly used on the

IP information

An identifier hardware address of DVR unit that is assigned by the

http://ddns.avers.com.tw

Assigns an IP address for the DVR system. Fill in the IP

section.

Assign the IP address by local DHCP server to DVR

. (See Appendix A)

User ID

and

(1)

(2) (3) (4)

(5)

(6)

(8)

(9)

(10)

(11)

(7)

record the video and preview it in playback mode.

- Enable Audio Enable/disable audio of the camera.

- Show signal strength indicator To display the Wi-Fi signal strength on surveillance screen.

- Name Change the camera name

- Description Add a short comment

(3) Switch to Advance Setup

Click to switch the setup mode to advance mode (see also Chapter 3.2)

3.2 System Setup

In the System Setting dialog box, click OK to accept the new settings, click Cancel to exit without saving.

(1) Storage Path

Set the HDD on where to save the data. In case you have more than one storage device, the system automatically saves the data to the next storage device. To insert another storage device, click Add and select the storage path. To remove the selected path, click Delete.If the hard disk is the first time for DVR system, please format the hard disk before starting to use it. To format the hard disk, select the hard disk and Format Type, and then, click Format button. (2) Delete recorded data after If you want the system to automatically erase the data after a certain days, enable the Delete recorded

data after check box and enter the number of days in Days text box. (3) Delete event and alarm log after

If you want the system to automatically erase the event and alarm log after a certain days, enable the

Delete event and alarm log after check box and enter the number of days in Days text box. (4) Overwrite Enable

When there is not enough free space to record one hour data, the system automatically replaces the

oldest data.

(5) Country & Language

Select the location of the DVR unit and customize the system to display the tool tips and dialogs based on the selected language. Default language is in English.

(6) Configuration

Backup a copy of all the settings and allows you to regain the same settings back. To save the current settings, click Export. To replace the settings with the one you have saved, click Import.

(7) Touch Monitor

When DVR server is connected with touch monitor, user needs to adjust touch monitor in order to work normally.

1. Connect the touch monitor with DVR server.

2. Turn on the DVR server and touch monitor power.

3. Select Setup → System → Touch Monitor → Adjust.

4. The adjusting window will show up.

5. Click + one by one to complete the adjustment.

6. To disconnect touch monitor, click Disconnect button first, and then, turn off the power of touch monitor and remove the connection between DVR server and touch monitor.

(8) Miscellaneous

Playback mode: Select the mode of playback the video.

– Select date and time: Select the date and time which user wants to playback. – Play the last file: Automatically playback the video from the last hour

– Instant Playback: Automatically playback the video which has just recorded

Date Format

Select the date format which wants to display in select date and time playback mode

Auto Scan Period

Set the time gap of the Auto Scan function from 3 to 10 seconds. This automatically switches to the next video in cycle depending on the set time gap.

(9) Login

Enable the conditions in Login section you want the system to automatically carry out.

- Auto Login after system boot up Execute the DVR when the operating system is started.

- Auto Record after system boot up Automatically start video recording when the DVR is executed.

- Auto start Network after system boot up Automatically start network connection when the DVR is executed.

- Default user

Automatically log in to the selected default user when the DVR is executed.

(10) Date and Time Setting

Adjust the DVR system time and date. Click Setting to select the month, date, hour, and minute. Mark Daylight saving check box to enable daylight saving function. And then, select the Start and End

Date/Time by click Setting. Daylight Bias: Assign a time that it is for daylight saving time offset in your time zone. For example: if the

time zone is in U.S. Eastern, the time offset is 1 hour.

(11) Firmware

 Product Version Update: Upgrading the firmware of DVR system.

1. Click Update button, a Firmware Upgrade window will show up.

2. Save the firmware on root directory of USB disk. And then, plug USB disk into DVR unit.

3. Select the USB disk if there is more than one USB disk from drop down list. The DVR unit will

auto detects the firmware.

4. Click OK to start upgrading.

 IPCam Module Firmware Update: Update firmware of IP camera.

1. Click Update button, a Firmware Upgrade window will show up.

2. Save the firmware on root directory of USB disk. And then, plug USB disk into DVR unit.

3. Select the USB disk if there is more than one USB disk from drop down list. The DVR unit will

auto detects the firmware.

4. Click OK to start upgrading.

3.3 Camera Setup

The DVR system supports 4 Wireless IP camera connections. Click Default will back to the factory default value.

3.3.1 To Setup the Wireless IP Camera

(1) Camera Icons Select the camera number you want to view. To enable/disable all cameras, click ALL check box. (2) Enable

Set to enable/disable the selected camera. When there is no video source on the camera, we suggest disabling it so that the system won’t detect it as video loss error.

(3) Input Select the camera type as IP Camera. (4) Camera

- Display Enable/disable to show the video. Even if the video of the selected camera is hidden you can still record the video and preview it in playback mode.

- Enable Audio Enable/disable audio of the camera.

- Name Change the camera name

- Description Add a short comment

(5) IP Camera Information

To setup IP camera and display current IP camera information.

Use IP Camera Motion: Mark to enable the motion detected function if the IP camera has supported.

Once this function has enabled, the motion detection will based on the IP camera has supported.

IP Setting: Click IP setting to view IP camera’s detail information. User can view current connected

wireless IP camera information such as Protocol, Model, Video Format, Channel, and IP Camera Site(IP address of IP camera). If wireless IP camera has enabled the authentication, user can mark

Authentication check box and enter the ID and password of the IP camera. The URL is not supported in here. To exit the IP Camera Settings windows, click OK to save the changes and exit. Click Exit will not save any changes and exit.

Detail: To adjust IP camera parameters, click Detail. Click Default will back to the factory default

value.

Mark the Enable Optimization, the Video Setting of the IP camera will automatically set by system pre-set parameters. User can choose three different type of optimization setting – Frame Rate Optimization, Quality Optimization, or Recording Quality and Live Frame Rate Optimization.

If user doesn’t want to use the optimization parameters, user can adjust the Video Size, Frame Rate, Bitrate Mode, Quality, Bright, Contrast, and Saturation individually.

 I/O Control: The I/O control is not supported in here.

 WIFI F/W Version: The function is not supported in here.

3.3.2 To Setup Camera from the Remote DVR

User can add the camera from another DVR through the network.

(1) Camera Icons Select the camera number you want to view. To enable/disable all cameras, click ALL check box. (2) Enable

Set to enable/disable the selected camera. When there is no video source on the camera, we suggest disabling it so that the system won’t detect it as video loss error.

(3) Input Select the camera type as Remote DVR. (4) Camera

- Display Enable/disable to show the video. Even if the video of the selected camera is hidden you can still record the video and preview it in playback mode.

- Enable Audio Enable/disable audio of the camera.

- Name Change the camera name

- Description Add a short comment

- IP Enter the IP address of the camera

- Port The port for connection

- User ID Enter the user id that for connecting authority

- Password Enter the password that is for connecting authority

- Channel Select the channel of connected camera

- Connect Click to connect the camera when all configurations are set.

3.4 Recording Setup

(1) Camera Icons

Select the camera number you want to set the recording setting. To select all the cameras, enable the ALL check box. To select more than one camera, Right click on the camera icon. To select one camera only, Left click on the camera icon. The camera icon turns purple when it is selected.

(2) Recording Mode

The horizontal blocks from 00 to 23 represent the time in 24-hour clock and the vertical block 1 to 7 represent the day in the week block (Sunday to Saturday). To record in full 24 hours and 7 days a week, select the recording mode and click the  button. If you want to only record at a particular time or day, click Schedule button and select the Recording Mode , and then click on the time or day blocks. When the system starts recording a red triangle mark would appear at the upper left corner of the screen. The recording modes are listed below:

- Always Recording Record the video from the selected camera and save it to the designated storage device

- Motion Recording Start recording the video from the selected camera only when the system detects movement. Once a motion is detected, the system automatically saves the previous frames and stop based on the Start Record Prior and Stop Record After settings.

- Smart Recording

Automatically switch to recorded at the maximum frame rate setting once a motion is detected and if there is no motion, it records at the minimum frame rate setting.

- No Recording The system won’t do any recording.

(3) Motion Detection

Adjust the sensitivity of the motion detection. The higher the value, the finer the sensitivity is detected. When it detects a motion, a green triangle mark would appear at the upper left corner of the screen.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

3.5 Network Setup

Click Default will back to the factory default value.

(1) Server Name

Assign a name for the DVR unit. Alphabet letters and numbers only.

(2) Transmitting Cameras

Select and click on the camera number in the Transmitting Camera section you want to make it accessible via internet using WebViewer, Remote Console, PDA Viewer and JAVAViewer (still image). To select all the cameras, enable the ALL check box.

(3) Main Configuration

Set the DVR IP address and Remote Console Port. You need this when accessing DVR server from the remote location via internet. Click Setting to setup DVR IP.



Using the following IP address:

parameters in

Assign a constant IP address which a real IP address gives from ISP to DVR system.

IP:

Mask:

addresses. Enter the subnet mask of the IP address which user has assigned to DVR system.

Gateway:

IP information

It is a bitmask used to identify the sub network and how many bits provide room for host

A network device acts as a passageway to internet. Enter the network gateway IP

Assigns an IP address for the DVR system. Fill in the IP related

section.

address

Domain Name Server translates domain names (such as www.abb.com.tw) to IP addresses.

DNS:

Enter the IP address of DNS if it is available.

MAC Address:

An identifier hardware address of DVR unit that is assigned by the manufacturer

for identification. User don’t need to fill in, it will generated by system automatically.



Obtain an IP automatically (DHCP):



PPPOE:

Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet is a network protocol for encapsulating PPP frames in

Assign the IP address by local DHCP server to DVR system.

Ethernet frames. It is used mainly with ADSL services. If your network is using ADSL service connecting to internet, and then, select PPPOE mode. Enter your ISP for PPPOE connecting authority.



DDNS:

DDNS(Dynamic Domain Name Service) is a data query service mainly used on the Internet

User ID

and

Password

that is given by

for translating domain names into Internet addresses. Users can register their own domain name on

http://ddns.avers.com.tw

Domain Name

. (See Appendix A)

Enter the domain name that user has registered.

Password

A password use to access DDNS that user has setup when register the domain name

DDNS Server Name

Select your DDNS server. The default only has one DDNS server now. It may provide more DDNS in future.

DDNS Server Port

Fill in the port that connects to DDNS server. Default is 1053.

(4) WiFi Information

- Current WiFi Channel: Display the channel that is a WiFi IP camera connection.

- Enable WiFi RF Interference Mitigation: Mark this for the DVR system to intelligently choose the

WiFi channel (the channels may vary that depend on the country region) for the best WiFi signal transmitting performance.

- Wireless Module MAC: Display the MAC address of the wireless card that is bundled inside the

DVR unit.

(5) Remote Upgrade Configuration

A port is using for the remote firmware upgrade through network.

(6) WebViewer Configuration

Activate Enable Anonymous Login to remotely access the DVR server without the need of password. Fill in the WebViewer PORT for remote accessing connection.

(7) Network Time Synchronization

Adjust the DVR system time same as network time server. Fill in the Time Server IP address or domain name and select the Time Zone. User can enable Automatic Synchronize at to set automatic synchronize time on a daily basis. Or, user can click Synchronize Time Right Now to adjust time right away.

(8) Other Configuration

- Enable White List

An access permit list for the remote accessing of DVR server. Enter the IP address and click Add. Or, enter a range of IP address and click Add. To delete the IP from the list, select the IP and click Delete button. To reset the input, click Clear button.

- Network Bandwidth Limit

By Channel: Set the network bandwidth by each channel. All: Set the total network bandwidth consumption limit.

3.6 Schedule Setting

Schedule to record, enable network, reboot and disable alarm of all the cameras either weekly or one time. The number from 00 to 23 represent the time in 24-hour clock. The left most column display the days in a week.

To Set the Schedule Setting:

1. Select the date in the calendar. Use and buttons to shift the calendar to the left or right.

2. Select the condition you want to schedule in the drop down list.

- Record Activate all the cameras to start video recording at the set time based on the Recording setting

- Enable Network Activate DVR remote system to access at the set time. After the appointed time, the Network function will be disabled. If the Network function is already enabled, the Network function will not be disabled when the appointed time has ended.

- Reboot

Restart the PC at the appointed time.

- Disable Alarm

Deactivate the alarm at the set time temporarily.

3. Set the schedule as weekly or one time. Click  to make a selection.

4. Click on the blocks to set the schedule or click All to select all. To un-select the specific schedule blocks, click the Remove and click blocks to un-select. To store the setting, click Save. To remove the settings, click Clear.

5. To end Schedule Setting, click OK to exit and accept the setting and Cancel to exit without saving the setting.

3.7 Backup Setup

In the Backup Setting dialog box, the number from 00 to 23 represent the time in 24-hour clock. The numbers from 01 to 16 represent the camera number. When you back up the file, you may find Qplayer application included in the backup folder. User need to execute the Qplayer installation on PC for playback. (see also Chapter 3.7.1)

1. Select the date of the recorded file in the calendar you want to backup. Use and buttons to

shift the calendar to the left or right.

2. In the table below, click on the blue block to select the recorded file or click camera (01~04) or time

(00~23) to select the whole row or column. The blue block turns red when it is selected. The block that appears in white doesn’t have data. If you want to set the specific time, right-click on the selected block. Then, set the time to start and end.

3. Check the space need for backup beside the calendar. Click Rescan Device to calculate the space

for backup.

– Require Space: Show the total size of the backup file. – Free Space: Show the available storage space

4. If you do

check box.

5. Select the backup device – USB disk or DVD-ROM device.

6. DVR system will give

7. Click to start archiving the selected file.

want to keep the recorded file in the storage folder, enable

NOT

Folder Name

automatically.

Delete files after Backup

Name

Function

(1) Split Screen

Mode

Select from 6 different split screen type to playback the recorded video file of all the camera, or one camera over the other or alongside on a single screen.

- If there are only 4 cameras, you won’t be able to switch to 8, 16, and 13 split screen mode.

- To zoom in an area on the screen, Right click and Drag a square on the area you want to enlarge.

(2) Exit

To close the application

(3) Progress bar

Show the progress of the file being played. You may move the bar to seek at any location of the track.

(4) Hour Buttons

Select and click to playback the recorded video file on the specific time frame.

(5) Playback

Control Buttons

Begin: Move at the beginning of the recorded video file. Previous: Go back to the previous frame. Slower: Play the recorded video file at the speed of 1/2X, 1/4X, 1/8X, 1/16X, or 1/32X. Rewind: Wind back the recorded video file. Pause: Briefly stop playing the recorded video file. Play: Play the recorded video file. Faster: Play the recorded video file at the speed of 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, or 32x. Next: Go to the next frame. End: Go to the end of the recorded video file.

3.7.1 Using QPlayer to Playback Backup Video

You can playback the backup files using QPlayer applications on the PC. When you back up the recorded file, QPlayer applications are automatically included in the backup folder. With QPlayer, it is the same as in Playback mode and supports different split screen types to view all the video at the same time. The only difference is that there are no Preview and Playback buttons.

To run the application, go to backup folder and double-click install_player to intall QPlayer. After installation, double-click QPlayer icon on the PC desktop.

Name

Function

(6) Archive

Select the date on the calendar and the time from 00 to 23 to where to start playing the recorded video file.

– OPEN FILE: user can open the recorded file from HDD – Day Light Saving: the playback calendar will show the available video records during

day light saving time period.

The numbers from 00 to 23 represent the time in 24-hour clock. The numbers from 01 to 16 represent the camera ID. The blue colored column indicates that there is a recorded video file on that period of time. While the red colored column indicates on where to start playing the recorded video file.

(7) Status bar

Display the recorded date, time and play speed.

(8) Language

Customize the system to display the tool tips and dialogs based on the selected language. By default the language is in English.

(9) Export

Export includes Snapshot, Print, and Output Video Clip function.

Snapshot: Capture and save the screen shot either in *.jpg format. Print: Print the screen shot. Output Video Clip: Save the segmented file in *.dvr format.

(10) Segment

Keep a portion of the recorded video (see also Chapter 3.7.2).

(11) Full screen

View in full screen mode. To return, press the right button of the mouse or ESC on the keyboard or click the arrow icon.

Click to exit from full screen mode

When you switch to full screen in multiple-screen mode, Left click to toggle to only display one of the video in the multiple-screen mode or all.

(12) Event Log

When backup, the DVR system will include event logs. User can view the record of activities that take place in the system. To filter the records, select and click the option button to only display Event, System, Operation, Network or POS.

(13) Visual Search

Search from a specific camera by Date, Hour, Minute, 10 Seconds and Second. (See also

Chapter 3.7.3)

(14) Camera ID

Show the number of cameras that are being viewed. When you are in single screen mode, click the camera ID number to switch and view other camera.

(15) Find Next

Search for the next event or changes in the motion detector frame. You can use this when you are using Intelligent Search or Event Search function.

(16) Event Search

Search from the recorded activities that were recorded in event log (i.e., Sensor, Motion, Video Loss). (See also Chapter 3.7.4)

(17) Intelligent

Search the changes in the motion detector frame (See also Chapter 3.7.5).

(18) Audio

Enable/disable volume

(19) De-interlace

To enhance the video quality. Set the de-interlace mode to #1, if you are capturing motionless picture and #2, if it captures lots of movement.

3.7.2 To Cut and Save the Portion of the Recorded Video

1. Use the Playback Control buttons or drag the bar on the playback progress bar and pause on where

you want to start the cut. Then, click Segment to set the begin mark.

2. Use the Playback Control buttons or drag the bar on the playback progress bar and pause on where

you want to end the cut. Then, click Segment to set the end mark. To cancel segmentation, click Segment button again.

3. Click Export > Output Video Clip button to save the wanted portion.

4. In the Save As dialog box, locate on where user wants to save the file, type the filename, and select

the video format.

3.7.3 To Search Using the Visual Search

1. Click Visual Search.

2. In the Visual Search Setting dialog box, select the Camera number and the date. Then click OK.

3. When a series of frames appear by date, click on the frame to display another series of frames and

search by every Hour of that date, every Minutes of that hour, 10 Seconds, 3 Seconds, and every Second of that minute. Using and to go next and last page of time page. To go back last time selection (hour, minute, or second), click . To close event search, click .

3.7.4 To Search Using the Event Search

1. Click on the video screen on where you want to search.

2. Click Event Search. The Event Search text (red) would appear at the lower left corner of the screen.

3. In the Event Search Setting dialog box, check the type of condition you want to search. The video

search would stop at the frame that matches the condition. To keep on searching click .

4. You may also set to search and list all the result. In the Search Duration section, set the Begin Time

and End Time. Set the Searching Interval time that system won’t list out the same events in a period of time that user has setup. Then, click OK to start searching.

5. When the Event list appear, click and select the item you want to view.

3.7.5 To Search Using the Intelligent Search

1. Click on the video screen on where you want to search.

2. Click Intelligent Search. The Intelligent Search text (red) would appear at the lower left corner of the screen. When the Intelligent Search Setting dialog box and motion detector frame appear, you may adjust the

sensitivity bar and the motion detector frame size and location. To set motion detector frame size and location, left click and drag on the screen. Then, click OK to start searching. The video search would stop at the frame that matches the condition. To keep on searching click . You may also set to search and list all the result. Just check the

and

Time

period of time that user has setup. Then, click

End Time

. Set the

Searching Interval

box. In the

List

time that system won’t list out the same events in a

to start searching.

Search Duration

section, set the

Begin

3.8 Sensor Setting

The I/O device must be installed to use this function.

1. Click the drop-down list and select the sensor ID number.

2. Enter sensor name in Name column.

3. The system automatically detects the card and input number. In the Content section, enter Description of sensor.

4. In the test section, click Test to check the sensor status. Red is high and Green is low.

5. Click OK to exit and accept the setting and Cancel to exit without saving the setting.

3.9 Relay Setting

The I/O device must be installed to use this function.

1. Click the drop-down list and select the relay ID number.

2. Enter relay name in Name column.

3. The system automatically detects the card and input number. In the Content section, enter Description of relay.

4. In the test section, click Test to trigger relay. Red is high and Green is low.

5. Click OK to exit and accept the setting and Cancel to exit without saving the setting.

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(3) (4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

3.10 Alarm Setting

In the Alarm Setting dialog box, click Add to insert and set new alarm setting, click Delete to remove the selected alarm setting, click OK to exit and save the setting, Cancel to exit without saving. Click Default will back to factory default value.

1. Click Add to insert and set a new alarm setting. Click the items in the (8) Alarm Setting List if you want to modify the alarm setting.

2. In (1) No./Name/Description enter alarm name and description. Alarm No. will be created by DVR system.

3. In (2) Enable Time, the number from 00 to 23 represent the time in 24-hour clock. Select the time and click the block you want to activate or deactivate the alarm function. When it is deactivated the color of the block turns white.

4. In (3) Conditions, you can set “Trigger if any” to activate if it falls to one of the conditions or “Trigger if all” to activate if it falls to all conditions.

5. In (4) Camera section, select and click on the camera number (01 to 04) in Motion Detected and Video Loss to set the condition for the system to alarm.

6. In (5) Sensor, select and click on the sensor number to set the condition for the system to alarm. If the

sensor normal status is high, set the sensor condition to low.

- Enable/disable the Abnormal Event check box, to set the condition of the event for system to

alarm.

 Reboot: when the DVR system reboot without abnormal condition, the system will send out

the alarm message.

 Abnormal Reboot: when the DVR system reboot in irregular condition, the system will send

out the alarm message.

 Recording is switched off: when the recording has been stopped, the system will send out

the alarm message.

 Network is switched off: when the network connection of DVR system is lost, the system will

send out the alarm message.

 Hard Disk failed: when the hard disk doesn’t work normally, the system will send out the

alarm message.

- Continue trigger duration: Set a time period that when sensor has been trigger and stay in the same status for that period, then the alarm will be sent out.

7. In (6) Alarm Reset, click the camera number to set the reset condition of alarm. Once alarm is reset, all alarm action will stop at the moment. If the sensor normal status is high, set the alarm reset condition to low.

8. In (7) Action, you may now set the alarm action for the system to perform when the alarm condition is activated.

- Launch E-Map: Display mini E-map screen.

- Enlarge Camera View

Switch to only display video in Preview mode from where the alarm is activated. a. Select the camera from drop down list to specify which camera video to be enlarged on screen

when the alarm is triggered.

b. Retrieve time: set the waiting duration before system switching back to original Preview mode. If

the retrieve time is un-mark, the alarm video will keep enlarging until user switch back to Preview mode manually. The retrieve time range is 0~ 600 seconds.

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- Relay Output

Set to enable/disable the relay operation when the alarm is activated and to extend additional time in second before it stops the relay operation.

1. Beside the Relay Output check box, click Detail.

2. In the Alarm Relay dialog box, select from the available relay list and in the ON column, set to enable/disable the relay operation when the alarm is activated.

3. In the Retrieve time check box, you may enable/disable to extend the relay operation time and set the duration in second.

4. Click OK to exit and accept the setting and Cancel to exit without saving the setting.

- Play Warning Sound Play alarm sound.

- Send E-mail Send an electronic text message. Beside the Send Email check box, click Detail. In the E-mail Setting dialog box, click OK to exit and save the setting and Cancel to exit without saving the setting.

(1) Mail Server

Enter the SMTP Server and port. If your e-mail system requires user identification, enable Authentication check box and enter ID and Password.

(2) Mail

Fill the mailing information.

From: Enter the sender e-mail address. To and CC: Enter the recipient email address and separate it with comma or a semicolon (;). Subject: Enter the message title. Message: Type the message.

- Start Recording

Record the video from the selected camera.

1. Beside the Start Recording check box, click Detail.

2. In the Alarm Recording Setting dialog box, select the camera to enable/disable video recording. Enable All to select all cameras.

3. In the Frame Rate selection, select As Setting to record the number of frames based on the Recording Setting.

4. In the Start Record prior text box, mark and set the number in second for the program to begin recording after the alarm has been trigger. The time range is 1~10 seconds.

5. In the Stop Record after text box, mark and set the number in second for the program to continue recording after the alarm has ended. The time range is 1~999 seconds. If user doesn’t mark and set the time, the alarm recording will continue recording until alarm is reset.

6. Click OK to accept the new settings and Cancel to exit without saving.

- Send to CMS (Central Management System) Enable/disable the selected camera to send video to CMS when the alarm is activated.

Beside the Send to CMS check box, click Detail. In the CMS Setting, select the camera to enable/disable sending the video to CMS. Enable All to select all cameras. Then, click OK to accept the new settings and Cancel to exit without saving.

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3.11 User Setup

Only administrator level authority can access User Setting. The maximum user accounts are 32. In the User Setting dialog box, click Add to insert a new user, Delete to remove the selected user, Edit to modify the user control right, OK to exit and accept the setting, and Cancel to exit without saving the setting.

To Add a User Account:

1. In the User Setting dialog box, click Add.

2. Select and fill in the following information.

(1) Authorization level

Select the status of the user.

(2) Control Right

Enable the items that would allow the user to access.

(3) Web Viewer

Enable/disable Web Viewer control right that allow the user to operate from a remote location

using internet explorer.

- Remote Console Allow the user to remote modify DVR system setting.

- Remote LogViewer Allow the user to view the event log from remote site.

- IP Camera Enable/disable user to add new IP camera when using the Web Viewer.

- Remote Access Time Enable Infinite check box to access DVR without time limit. If you want to set time limit, enter the number of minutes in Minute text box.

(4) Visible Camera

Select the camera number that would allow the user to access or view. To select all the cameras, enable the ALL check box.

(5) Time Span

Set the user account a specific time period that user only can use given account to login DVR program in that specific period. Mark Enable check box and select the Activation Date and

Expiry Date.

(6) Name

Enter the user name.

Description

Enter the user description.

Password

Enter the user password.

Confirm Password

Enter the same user password for confirmation.

Chapter 4 Using the USB Playback Console

4.1 Recommended system requirements

Pentium® 4 2.4GHZ or above

Windows® 2000/ XP DDR 256 MB Graphic function must support DirectDraw Audio card or built-in Speaker 1 available USB2.0 port

4.2 Installing the USB Playback Console

To install the USB Playback Console:

1. Place Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. When the installation main screen appears, click Install USB Playback Console and then follow the on screen instructions.

2. Select the language you prefer.

3. Click OK to install the application.

4. Click Exit to close the installation main screen.

5. You may now connect the DVR unit to PC by using USB cable.

Name

Function

(1) Exit

To close the application.

(2) Progress bar

Show the progress of the file being played. You may move the bar to seek at any location of the track.

(3) Playback

Controller

Begin:

Move at the beginning of the recorded video file.

Go back to the previous frame by frame.

Slower:

Play the recorded video file at the speed of 2x, 4x, or 8x.

Rewind:

Wind back the recorded video file.

Pause:

Briefly stop playing the recorded video file.

Play:

Play the recorded video file.

Faster:

Play the recorded video file at the speed of 2x, 4x, 8x, or 16x

Go to the next frame by frame.

End:

Go to the end of the recorded video file.

4.3 Running the USB Playback Console

To run the application, click the icon on the PC desktop

Name

Function

(4) Open File

To select the video file source for playing.

- DVR Recorded File (HD): To playback the recorded video from the hard disk which was recording video on the DVR system. (see aslo Chapter 4.3.2)

- Backup File(.dvr): The file is backup and save in *.dvr file format. (see also

Chapter 4.3.3)

- Backup File (.avf): The file is backup and save to external USB storage device in *.avf format. Select the file source folder and click OK to playback(EXR DVR doesn’t support *.avf file format).

(5) Status bar

Display the recorded date, time and play speed.

(6) Language

To switch language of function tips.

(7) Advanced

Advanced function is including :

 HDD Backup: to call out HDD Backup application. (see also Chapter 4.3.4)  iEnhance: to call out iEnhance application. ( see also Chapter 5)

(8) Export

Export includes Snapshot, Print, Output Video Clip, and Export KML function.

 Snapshot: Capture and save the screen shot either in *.jpg or *.bmp format.  Print: Print the screen shot.  Output to AVI: Save the segmented file in *.avi format

(9) Segment

Keep a portion of the recorded video (see also Chapter 4.3.1)

(10) Full screen

Use the entire area of the screen to only display the video. To return, press the right button of the mouse or ESC on the keyboard.

When you switch to full screen in multiple-screen mode, Left click to toggle to only display one of the video in the multiple-screen mode or all.

(11) Event List

Select the event you want to playback. The event list only available when user select to playback in DVR Recorded File(HD).

(12) Camera ID

Show the number of cameras that are being viewed. When you are in single screen mode, click the camera ID number to switch and view other camera.

(13) Sound /Sound bar

Turn on and off the sound Increase and decrease the volume

(14) De-interlace

To enhance the video quality. Set the de-interlace mode to #1, if you are capturing motionless picture and #2, if it captures lots of movement.

Name

Function

(15) Split Screen Mode

Select from different screen view to playback the recorded video file of the entire camera or one camera on screen.

4.3.1 To Cut and Save the Portion of the Recorded Video

1. Use the Playback Control buttons or drag the bar on the playback progress bar and pause on where you want to start the cut. Then, click Segment to set the begin mark.

2. Use the Playback Control buttons or drag the bar on the playback progress bar and pause on where you want to end the cut. Then, click Segment to set the end mark. To cancel segmentation, click Segment button again.

3. Click Export > Output Video Clip button to save the wanted portion.

4. In the Save As dialog box, locate on where user wants to save the file, type the filename, and select the video format.

4.3.2 Playback DVR Recorded File from Hard Disk

1. Please have the hard disk which containing of recorded video data install on your PC or using external USB enclosure to connect to your PC.

2. Click Open File button

3. Select DVR Recorded File(HD) and click OK.

4. Select the hard disk drive from Select Disk window and click OK.

5. And then, Playback Date/Time Selection window appears. Select the date and time and click OK.

When open the backup video file, just located the folder of backup file

When channels of the DVR is less than 16 channels, the Channel 01~~16 and Channel 17~32 buttons are nonfunctional.

4.3.3 Playback Backup File(*.dvr)

1. Click Open File button.

2. Select Backup File(*.dvr) and click OK.

3. Locate the backup file folder and click OK.

4. And then, Playback Date/Time Selection window appears. Select the date and time and click OK.

4.3.4 To Backup Recorded File

HDD backup function allows user to backup recorded file from hard disk.

1. Click Adv. Function → HDD Backup on USB Playback Console UI.

2. Select the source hard disk.

3. In Backup date/time selection window, select the date and time. 00-24 represents hours and 01-04

represents channels. Blue block means there has recorded file. Red block means the block has been selected. Click-and-drag can select multiple block at once.

4. Click Backup to start backup file.

5. When backup complete, the complete information window will display.

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Function

(1) Open File

Access *.dvr video file.

(2) Save Image

Capture and save the screen shot in *.bmp format.

(3) Playback Control

Buttons

Begin:

Move at the beginning of the video file.

Go back to previous frame.

Pause:

Briefly stop playing the video file.

Play:

Play the video file.

Faster:

Play the video file at the faster speed.

Go to the next frame.

End:

Go to the end of the video file.

(4) Save Video

Save the edited or segmented video in *.avi format.

(5) Print

Print the screen shot.

(6) Segment

Mark the beginning and the end of the selected portion of the video. Two triangle marks will appear on the slider. To cancel video segmentation, click this button again.

(7) Zoom Buttons

Enlarge, reduce, and set the image back to normal size.

(8) Full Screen

Use the entire screen to only display the video.

(9) Default

Set the video back to original state and delete all the changes in the history box.

(10) History Box

List all the actions.

(11) Undo

Delete the last action.

(12) Noise Reduce

Adjust the softness and repair the damaged colours.

Chapter 5 iEnhance

The bundled iEnhance is a video editing tool and can only be used with *.dvr video file. It allows you to adjust the video picture quality, segment and save the selected portion of the video, zoom in and out the image, and print or save the screen shot. You can also save the setting and apply it on other files.

To run iEnhance application, click iEnhance button on USB Playback Console interface.

Name

Function

(13) Sharpness

Improve the overall image by enhancing edges. This gives the image more depth.

(14) Effects

Gray Scale: convert the image into black and white (monochrome). Normalize: adjust the brightness intensity. Equalize: automatically adjust the images that are too dark. De-interlace: smooth out the overlying frames.

 Static: de-interlace for motionless scene.  Dynamic: de-interlace for moving scene.

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Adjustment

Adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Hue and Gamma.

(16) Original Screen

Display the original state of the image.

(17) Temporary

Setting Block

Display the sample settings. Click the sample to apply the setting on the current video.

(18) Status Bar

Display the date, and time of the video.

(19) Progress Bar

Show the progress of the file being played. You may move the bar to seek at any location of the track.

(20) iStable

To reduce the jolt in the recorded video.(also see Chapter 5.1)

(21) Add Setting

Include the new setting to the temporary setting block.

(22) Rename

Change the name of the selected setting in the temporary setting block.

(23) Delete

Permanently remove the selected setting in the temporary setting block.

(24) Load Setting

Call the saved settings.

(25) Save Setting

Store the settings in the temporary setting block.

5.1 To Use iStable

The iStable function can reduce the jolt in the recorded video.

1. Click Open File button and select the

recorded video.

2. And then, click iStable button.

3. iStable window will show up.

4. Select the smoothness level – 1(Low),

2, 3, 4, and 5(High). The default value is

5. Click Play button, and then iStable

function will start to initial the recorded video.

6. When the initialize is done, user will see

the original and stabilized recorded video play in two window.

Changing account password is strongly recommended.

Chapter 6 Using the Remote Programs

User can use Microsoft Internet Explorer to access DVR system by entering the IP address. To use this feature, make sure that your PC and DVR server both are connected to the internet and the Network feature is enabled.

Accessing this feature for the first time you will be prompted by your browser to install WebCamX.cab, allow the installation and you should be able to connect and login afterwards. Click Install when the Internet Explorer - Security Warning dialog box appears.

After installing the WebCamX.cab and when connecting to the DVR system, you are required to enter accont ID (default is superuser; case sensitvie) and password (default is 111111) and select the type of network. Superuser has the authority to remote setup the DVR system configuration on WebViewer. User only can preview the video on WebViewer and Remote Console.

Name

Function

(1) DirectDraw

Enhance the video quality.

Not all graphic cards can support this function. If you cannot see the screen display correctly or screen is messed, please check with VGA card vendor.

(2) Received file size

Indicate the size of the data being sent per second.

(3) Camera frames

Indicate the number of frames per second.

(4) One screen view

To view single camera view on screen. User can right click on the screen to switch to different camera view.

(5) Split screen view

To view all cameras on screen simultaneously.

(6) Audio

Enable/disable remote sound.

(7) Record

Start to record the video of the selected camera in AVI format. Directly click screen to select the channel that user wants to record and press Record button.

(8) Remote Console

Initiate Remote Console. It allows you to control DVR server (see also Chapter 6.2).

(9) Event Log Viewer

Display the Event logs, Operation logs, System logs, and Network logs.

(10) Remote setup

Change the DVR server settings (see also Chapter 6.1.1)

(11) PTZ Control

Initiate PTZ camera controller.

The EXR6004 WiFi doesn’t support PTZ function.

(12) Snapshot

Capture and save the screen shot in *.bmp format.

(13) Full screen

Use the entire area of the screen to only display the video. To return, Right click the mouse or press ESC on the keyboard.

6.1 Familiarizing the Buttons in WebViewer

Right-clicking on the WebViewer video screen, enables you to start video recording, change video quality, switch camera and enable/disable DirectDraw.

Name

Function

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to view

Select to the view camera from different server. In Select Camera dialog box, Display column, click to enable/disable viewing the camera.

Click Add Server and select the server type between DVR and IP Cam to add. Click Delete Server to delete the selected item. Click Import to load the previous saved list. Click Export to save the list. Click Apply All to change all the camera video quality based on the selected setting. Click OK to exit.

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6.1.1 To Setup Remote System Setting

The setting here applies to Remote DVR only.

6.1.1.1 System Setting

In the System Setting window, click Update to accept the new settings, click Exit to exit without saving, and click Default to revert back to original factory setting.

(1) Delete recorded data after If you want the system to automatically erase the data after a certain days, enable the Delete recorded data after check box and enter the numbers of days in Days text box. (2) Delete event and alarm log after

If you want the system to automatically erase the event and alarm log files after a certain days, enable the

Delete event and alarm log after check box and enter the numbers of days in Days text box. (3) Overwrite Enable

When there is not enough free space to record one hour data, the system automatically replaces the oldest data.

(4) Miscellaneous

Enable the conditions in Miscellaneous section you want the system to perform.

- Playback Mode Select the mode of playback the video.

 Select date and time: Select the date and time which user wants to playback.  Play the last file: Automatically playback the video from the last hour  Instant Playback: Automatically playback the video which has just recorded

- Date Format

Select the date format which wants to display in Select date and time playback mode

- Auto Scan Period Set the time gap of the Auto Scan function from 3 to 10 seconds. This automatically switches to the next video in cycle depending on the set time gap.

(5) Login

Enable the conditions in Login section you want the system to automatically carry out.

- Auto Record after system boot up

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Automatically start video recording when the DVR is executed.

- Auto start Network after system boot up

Automatically connect to network when the DVR is executed.

6.1.1.2 Camera Setting

Select the camera from remote DVR servers to modify settings. In the Camera Setting window, click

Update to save and apply the new settings, click Exit to exit without saving.

IP Camera Setting

(1) Camera Icons

Select the camera number you want to adjust the video setting. To select all the cameras, enable the ALL check box. To select more than one camera, Right click on the camera icon. To select one camera only, Left click on the camera icon. The camera icon turns red when it is selected.

(2) Enable

Set to enable/disable the selected camera. When there is no video source on the camera, we suggest disabling it so that the system won’t detect it as video loss error.

(3) Input

Select the type of camera as IP camera. To modify camera of remote DVR, see Remote DVR Camera

Setting.

(4) Camera

- Display Enable/disable to show the video. Even if the video of the selected camera is hidden you can still record the video and preview it in playback mode.

- Enable Audio Enable/disable audio of the camera.

- Name Change the camera name

- Description Add a short comment

(5) IP Camera Information

Click IP setting to view IP camera’s detail information. User can view current connected wireless IP camera information such as Protocol, Model, Video Format, Channel, and IP Camera Site(IP address of IP camera). If wireless IP camera has enabled the authentication, user can mark Authentication check box and enter the ID and password of the IP camera. The URL is not supported in here.

To exit the IP Camera Settings windows, click OK to save the changes and exit. Click Exit will not save any changes and exit.

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Remote DVR Camera Setting

Select the camera to modify settings. In the Camera Setting window, click Update to save and apply the new settings, click Exit to exit without saving.

(1) Camera Icons Select the camera number you want to view. To enable/disable all cameras, click ALL check box. (2) Enable

Set to enable/disable the selected camera. When there is no video source on the camera, we suggest disabling it so that the system won’t detect it as video loss error.

(3) Input Select the camera type as Remote DVR. For IP camera setting, see IP Camera Setting. (4) Camera

- Display Enable/disable to show the video. Even if the video of the selected camera is hidden you can still record the video and preview it in playback mode.

- Enable Audio Enable/disable audio of the camera.

- Name Change the camera name

- Description Add a short comment

- IP Enter the IP address of the camera

- Port The port for connection

- User ID Enter the user id that for connecting authority

- Password Enter the password that is for connecting authority

- Channel Select the channel of connected camera

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6.1.1.3 Record Setting

In the Recording setup window, click OK to accept the new settings, click Exit to exit without saving, and click Default to revert back to original factory setting.

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(2) Recording Mode

The recording modes are listed below:

- Always Recording

Record the video from the selected camera and save it to the designated storage path

- Motion Recording

Start recording the video from the selected camera only when the system detects movement. Once a motion is detected, the system automatically saves the previous frames and stop based on the Start Record Prior and Stop Record After settings.

- Smart Recording

Automatically switch to recorded at the maximum frame rate setting once a motion is detected and if there is no motion, it records at the minimum frame rate setting.

- No Recording

The system won’t do any recording.

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6.1.1.4 Network Setting

In the Network Setting dialog box, click Update to accept the new settings, click Exit to exit without saving, and click Default to revert back to original factory setting. For the network service ports that use by DVR server, please see Appendix A.

(1) Server Name

Assign a name for the DVR unit. Alphabet letters and numbers only.

(2) Transmitting Cameras

(3) Network Time Synchronization

Adjust the DVR system time same as network time server. Fill in the Time Server IP address or domain name. Select the Time Zone that DVR is located. And then, mark the Automatic Synchronize time to set automatic synchronize time on a daily basis.

(4) Other Configuration

- Enable White List An access permit list for the remote accessing of DVR server. Enter the IP address and click Add. Or, enter a range of IP address and click Add. To delete the IP from the list, select the IP and click Delete button. To reset the input, click Clear button.

- Network Bandwidth Limit

By Channel: Set the network bandwidth by each channel. All: Set the total network bandwidth consumption limit.

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6.1.1.5 Alarm Setting

In the Alarm Setting dialog box, click Add to insert and set new alarm setting, click Delete to remove the selected alarm setting, click Update to save the setting, Exit to exit without saving, and Default to revert back to original factory setting.

1. Click Add to insert and set a new alarm setting. Click the items in the (8) Alarm Setting List if you want to modify the alarm setting.

2. In (1) No./Name/Description enter alarm name and description. Alarm No. will be created by DVR system.

4. In (3) Conditions, you can set “Trigger if any” to activate if it falls to one of the conditions or “Trigger if all” to activate if it falls to all conditions.

5. In (4) Camera section, select and click on the camera number (01 to 04) in Motion Detected and Video Loss to set the condition for the system to alarm.

6. In (5) Sensor, select and click on the sensor number to set the condition for the system to alarm. If the sensor normal status is high, set the sensor condition to low.

- Enable/disable the Abnormal Event check box, to set the condition of the event for system to

alarm.

 Reboot: when the DVR system reboot without abnormal condition, the system will send out

the alarm message.

 Abnormal Reboot: when the DVR system reboot in irregular condition, the system will send

out the alarm message.

 Recording is switched off: when the recording has been stopped, the system will send out

the alarm message.

 Network is switched off: when the network connection of DVR system is lost, the system

will send out the alarm message.

 Hard Disk failed: when the hard disk doesn’t work normally, the system will send out the

alarm message.

- Continue trigger duration: Set a time period that when sensor has been trigger and stay in the

same status for that period, then the alarm will be sent out.

8. In (7) Action, you may now set the alarm action for the system to perform when the alarm condition is activated.

- Enlarge Camera View Switch to only display video in Preview mode from where the alarm is activated. a. Select the camera from drop down list to specify which camera video to be enlarged on screen

when the alarm is triggered.

b. Retrieve time: set the waiting duration before system switching back to original Preview mode.

If the retrieve time is un-mark, the alarm video will keep enlarging until user switch back to Preview mode manually. The retrieve time range is 0~ 600 seconds.

- Relay Output Set to enable/disable the relay operation when the alarm is activated and to extend additional time in second before it stops the relay operation.

1. Beside the Relay Output check box, click Detail.

2. In the Alarm Relay dialog box, select from the available

relay list and in the ON column, set to enable/disable the relay operation when the alarm is activated.

3. In the Retrieve time check box, you may enable/disable to

extend the relay operation time and set the duration in second.

4. Click OK to exit and accept the setting and Cancel to exit

without saving the setting.

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Enter the SMTP Server and port. If your e-mail system requires user identification, enable Authentication check box and enter ID and Password.

(2) Mail

Fill the mailing information.

From: Enter the sender e-mail address. To and CC: Enter the recipient email address and separate it with comma or a semicolon (;). Subject: Enter the message title. Message: Type the message.

- Start Recording

Record the video from the selected camera.

1. Beside the Start Recording check box, click Detail.

2. In the Alarm Recording Setting dialog box, select the camera to enable/disable video recording. Enable All to select all cameras.

3. In the Frame Rate selection, select As Setting to record the number of frames based on the Recording Setting.

4. In the Start Record prior text box, mark and set the number in second for the program to begin recording after the alarm has been trigger. The time range is 1~10 seconds.

6. Click OK to accept the new settings and Cancel to exit without saving.

- Send to CMS (Central Management System) Enable/disable the selected camera to send video to CMS when the alarm is activated. Beside the Send to CMS check box, click Detail. In the CMS Setting, select the camera to enable/disable sending the video to CMS. Enable All to select all cameras. Then, click OK to accept the new settings and Cancel to exit without saving.

Name

Function

(1) Exit

Close the Remote Console.

(2) Split Screen

Mode

Select from 3 different split screen type to playback the recorded video file of one camera, all the cameras or one camera over the other or alongside on a single screen.

(3) Record

Start/stop video recording.

(4) Network

Enable/disable remote system access. This feature allows you to access DVR server from a remote location via internet connection.

(5) Setup

Configure the Remote Console setting. (see also Chapter 6.2.1)

(6) PTZ

Access PTZ control panel.

The EXR6004 WiFi doesn’t support PTZ function.

(7) Preview

Switch to Preview/Playback mode. This allows you to view live camera display.

(8) Playback

Switch to Playback mode. This allows you to view the recorded video file. (see also

Chapter 6.3)

(9) Status Bar

Display the current date, time and hard disk free space.

(10) Camera ID

Show the number of cameras that are being viewed. When you are in single screen mode, click the camera ID number to switch and view other camera.

(11) Event Log

Display the Event logs, Operation logs, System logs, and Network logs.

(12) Snapshot

Capture and save the screen shot either in *.jpg or *.bmp format.

(13) Auto Scan

Start/stop video screen cycle switch.

(14) Full screen

Use the entire area of the screen to only display the video. To return, Right click the mouse or press ESC on the keyboard.

(15) Alarm

Alert and display warning info. Superuser and user both can reset the alarm.

(16) Audio button

Enable/disable the sound.

(17) DirectDraw

Enhance the video quality.

Direct Draw function supports for certain VGA card. For more information, please contact your VGA card vendor.

6.2 Familiarizing the Buttons in Remote Console

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To add network storage, the Internet storage drive/folder must be mapped as Network Driver in DVR server. To know how to assign or connect to a network drive, please refer to your Windows help file and search “Map Network drive”.

6.2.1 To Setup Remote Console Setting

Click Setup button to call out the System Setting window. Click OK to exit and save the setting and Cancel to exit without saving the setting.

(1) Storage Path

Set the directory on where to save the data. When there is not enough free space to record one hour data, the system automatically replaces the oldest data. In case you have more than one storage path, the system automatically saves the data to the next storage path. By default the data is stored in C:\RemoteData, to insert another storage path, click Add. To remove the selected path, click Delete.

- Enable network storage

Select the Enable network storage check box to send the recorded video in network-attached storage.

(2) Language

Customize the system to display the tool tips and dialogs based on the selected language. By default the language is in English.

(3) Remote Server

Enter the DVR Server IP and Server Port number.

(4) Channel Settings

The numbers from 1 to 4 represent the camera ID. In Transmitting Channels section, enable the camera number to receive the camera signal from the server. In Visible Channels section, enable the camera number to view the camera signal on Remote Console screen. To select all the cameras, enable the ALL check box.

6.3 Using the Remote Playback

To use this feature, first you need to select the source of the file. In the Select Playback Mode dialog box, choose Local Playback to open the file that is recorded in the Remote Console, and Remote Playback to open the file that is recorded in the DVR server. When you choose Remote Playback, select RealTime Playback if your internet bandwidth is fast and big enough, otherwise choose Download and Playback.

Click OK to proceed and Cancel to void this operation.

In the Video Playback Date/Time Selection, the number from 00 to 23 represent the time in 24-hour clock. The numbers from 01 to 04 represent the camera number.

To Make a Selection:

1. Select the date in the calendar. Use and buttons to shift the calendar to the left or right.

2. In the table below, click on the blue block to select and open the recorded file. The blue block turns

red when it is selected. The block that appears in white doesn’t have data. You can only select one

block when you choose Download and Playback.

3. Click OK to proceed and Cancel to void this operation.

4. If you select Download Playback and after making the selection, the system divides the selected hour into 16 video thumbnails. In the Time Selection screen, click on the video thumbnail you want to download (see also Chapter 6.3.3).

Name

Function

(1) Split Screen Mode

Select from 6 different split screen type to playback the recorded video file of all the camera, or one camera over the other or alongside on a single screen.

- If there are only 4 cameras, you won’t be able to switch to 8, 16, and 13 split screen mode.

- To zoom in an area on the screen, Right click and Drag a square on the area you want to enlarge. To

back to normal view, right click the channel screen again.

(2) Exit

To close the application

(3) Progress bar

Show the progress of the file being played. You may move the bar to seek at any location of the track.

(4) Hour Buttons

Select and click to playback the recorded video file on the specific time frame.

The Hour buttons represent the time in 24-hour clock. The blue bar on top of the hour button indicates that there is a recorded video file on that period of time. If there is no recorded data within the hour, there will be no color bar on top of the hour button. While the red bar indicates that you are currently viewing the recorded video file.

6.3.1 Familiarizing the Buttons in Local Playback

Name

Function

(5) Playback Control

Buttons

Begin:

Move at the beginning of the recorded video file.

Go back to the previous frame.

Slower:

Play the recorded video file at the speed of 1/2x, 1/4x, or 1/8x.

Rewind:

Wind back the recorded video file.

Pause:

Briefly stop playing the recorded video file.

Play:

Play the recorded video file.

Faster:

Play the recorded video file at the speed of 2x, 4x, or 8x, 16x or 32x.

Go to the next frame.

End:

Go to the end of the recorded video file.

(6) Archive

Select the date on the calendar and the time from 00 to 23 to where to start playing the recorded video file.

– OPEN FILE: Click to open the recorded file from certain location. – Channel 01~ 16 & Channel 17 ~ 32: Click to switch to different channel group of

playback calendar if the DVR supports more than 16 channels(EXR DVR doesn’t support this function button).

– Mark Day Light Saving, the playback calendar will show the available playback

records during day light saving period.

The numbers from 00 to 23 represent the time in 24-hour clock. The numbers from 01 to 04 represent the camera ID. While the red colored column indicates on where to start playing the recorded video file. If there is no any video data, it will be no color bar on top of the date button.

(7) Preview

Switch to Preview mode.

(8) Playback

Switch to Playback mode. This allows you to view the recorded video file.

(9) Status bar

Display the record date, time, HDD capacity in preview mode and play speed in playback mode.

(10) Camera ID

Show the number of cameras that are being viewed. When you are in single screen mode, click the camera ID number to switch and view other camera.

(11) Export

Export includes Snapshot, Print, and Output Video Clip function.

Snapshot: Capture and save the screen shot either in *.jpg format. Print: Print the screen shot. Output Video Clip: Save the segmented file in *.dvr format (see also Chapter

6.3.1.1).

(12) Segment

Keep a portion of the recorded video you want (see also Chapter 6.3.1.1).

Name

Function

(13) Full screen

View in Playback-compact mode. To return, press the right button of the mouse or ESC on the keyboard.

(14) Event Log

Show the record of activities that take place in the system

(15) Visual Search

Search from a specific camera by Date, Hour, Minute, 10 Seconds and Second(see also Chapter 6.3.1.2 )

(16) Find Next

Search for the next event. You can use this when you are using Event Search function.

(17) Intelligent Search

Search the changes in the motion detector frame (See also Chapter 3.7.4).

(18) Audio

Enable/disable volume

(19) De-interlace

To enhance the video quality. Set the de-interlace mode to #1, if you are capturing motionless picture and #2, if it captures lots of movement.

6.3.1.1 To Cut and Save the Wanted Portion of the Recorded Video

1. Use the Playback Control buttons or drag the bar on the playback progress bar and pause on where

you want to start the cut. Then, click Segment to set the begin mark.

2. Use the Playback Control buttons or drag the bar on the playback progress bar and pause on where

you want to end the cut. Then, click Segment to set the end mark. To cancel segmentation or set the segment marks from the start, click Segment button again.

3. Click Output button to save the wanted clip.

4. In the Save As dialog box, locate on where you want to save the file, type the filename, and select the

video format.

6.3.1.2 To Search Using the Visual Search

1. Click Visual Search.

2. In the Visual Search Setting dialog box, select the Camera number and the date. Then click OK.

3. When a series of frames appear by date, click on the frame to display another series of frames and search by every Hour of that date, every 3Minutes of that hour, every 10 Seconds of that minute, every Second of that 10 seconds. To go back, click . To view from the selected frame and close event search, click .

Name

Function

(1) Split Screen Mode

Select from 6 different split screen type to playback the recorded video file of the entire camera, or one camera.

- If there are only 4 cameras, you won’t be able to switch to 8, 13, and 16 split screen mode.

- To zoom in an area on the screen, Right click and Drag a square on the area you want to enlarge.

(2) Exit

To close the application

(3) Progress bar

Show the progress of the file being played. You may move the bar to seek at any location of the track.

(4) Hour Buttons

Select and click to playback the recorded video file on the specific time frame.

(5) Playback Control

Buttons

Begin:

Move at the beginning of the recorded video file.

Go back to the previous frame.

Slower:

Play the recorded video file at the speed of 1/2x, 1/4x, or 1/8x.

Rewind:

Wind back the recorded video file.

Pause:

Briefly stop playing the recorded video file.

Play:

Play the recorded video file.

Faster:

Play the recorded video file at the speed of 2x, 4x, or 8x, 16x or 32x.

Go to the next frame.

End:

Go to the end of the recorded video file.

6.3.2 Familiarizing the Buttons in RealTime Playback

Name

Function

(6) Archive

Select the date on the calendar and the time from 00 to 23 to where to start playing the recorded video file.

– OPEN FILE: Click to open the recorded file from certain location. – Channel 01~ 16 & Channel 17 ~ 32: Click to switch to different channel group of

playback calendar if the DVR supports more than 16 channels(EXR DVR doesn’t support this function button).

(7) Preview

Switch to Preview/Advanced mode.

(8) Playback

Switch to Playback mode. This allows you to view the recorded video file.

(9) Status bar

Display the recorded date, time and play speed.

(10) Camera ID

Show the number of cameras that are being viewed. When you are in single screen mode, click the camera ID number to switch and view other camera.

(11) Export

Snapshot: Capture and save the screen shot either in *.jpg or *.bmp format.

(12) Full screen

View in Playback-compact mode. To return, press the right button of the mouse or ESC on the keyboard. When you switch to full screen in multiple-screen mode, Left click to toggle to only display one of the video in the multiple-screen mode or all.

(13) Event Log

Show the record of activities that take place in the system

(14) Audio

Enable/disable volume

(15) De-interlace

To enhance the video quality. Set the de-interlace mode to #1, if you are capturing motionless picture and select #2, if it captures lots of movement.

Name

Function

(1) Exit

To close the application.

(2) Progress bar

Show the progress of the file being played. You may move the bar to seek at any location of the track.

(3) Playback Control

Buttons

Begin: Move at the beginning of the recorded video file. Previous: Go back to the previous frame. Slower: Play the recorded video file at the speed of 1/2x, 1/4x, or 1/8x. Rewind: Wind back the recorded video file. Pause: Briefly stop playing the recorded video file. Play: Play the recorded video file. Faster: Play the recorded video file at the speed of 2x, 4x, or 8x, 16x or 32x. Next: Go to the next frame. End: Go to the end of the recorded video file.

(4) Status bar

Display the recorded date, time and play speed.

(5) Language

Customize the system to display the tool tips and dialogs based on the selected language. By default the language is in English.

(6) Export

Export includes Snapshot, Print, and Output Video Clip function.

Snapshot: Capture and save the screen shot either in *.jpg or *.bmp format. Print: Print the screen shot. Output Video Clip: Save the segmented file in *.mpg, *.avi, or *.dvr format (see also

Chapter 6.3.1.1).

(7) Segment

Keep a portion of the recorded video you want (see also Chapter 6.3.1.1).

(8) Full screen

(9) Visual Search

Search from a specific camera by Date, Hour, Minute, 10 Seconds and Second. (See also

Chapter 6.3.1.2)

(10) Audio

Enable/disable volume

(11) De-interlace

To enhance the video quality. Set the de-interlace mode to #1, if you are capturing motionless picture and #2, if it captures lots of movement.

6.3.3 Familiarizing the Buttons in Download and Playback

1. Connect your PDA to your PC. Place the CD into the CD-ROM drive then click Install PDAViewer. And follow the on screen instructions.

2. Click Next to continue.

3. Read the license agreement and click Yes to accept all the terms. The system will then automatically install the application.

Chapter 7 Using HandyViewer to Access DVR

Server

Users can use a mobile phone to access the DVR through Internet. Make sure your mobile phone support IE browser and is connected to the internet. To access the DVR server, open IE browser and enter http://enter server IP or domain name here/mobile. You can see the latest screen shot. Click << >> to change the channel or camera and Refresh to reload new screen shot.

7.1 Using PDAViewer to Access DVR Server

Users can also use a PDA to access the DVR through Internet. Make sure your PDA support IE browser and is connected to the internet. To use this feature, you need to install the PDA Viewer software either thru ActiveSync connection or download it from the internet. Please check if your PDA meets the 2 requirements below.

OS: MS Windows CE 4.0, PocketPC 2002/2003, Mobile 5 PDA version CPU: ARM architecture

7.1.1 To install PDAViewer thru ActiveSync

4. When you are prompted, click Yes to install the application using the default directory.

5. When done, click OK.

Make sure you are connected to the internet.

1. Open the web browser and enter the server IP. Then click the hyperlink Download PDAViewer.

2. When the Download dialog box appears, enable Open file after download and click Yes.

3. After the installation, the PDAViewer icon will appear in the Programs list.

7.1.2 To install PDAViewer from the Internet

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Name

Function

(1) Connect

Hook up to the DVR server. Make sure you are connected to internet. When the iView screen appears, click Add to add DVR server.

Enter the server IP, port, user ID, password and select the connection type. Then, click OK.

User can playback the recorded video from remote DVR server in PDAViewer.(see also

Chapter 7.1.4)

(2) Split Screen Mode

Select between 2 screen display types. It also allows you to switch and view different camera number or channels.

(3) About

Display the PDAViewer software version.

(4) Minimize

Reduce the size to taskbar.

(5) Exit

Close the PDAViewer.

(6) Focus

Adjust the focus of PTZ camera to produce clear image.

(7) Full Screen

Use the entire screen to only display the video.

(8) Snapshot

Capture and save the screen shot in *.bmp format.

(9) Zoom

Zoom in and out the PTZ camera image.

(10) Direction buttons

Adjust and position the focal point of the PTZ camera.

7.1.3 To Use the PDAViewer

1. Run the PDAViewer in the Programs.

2. Familiarizing the PDAViewer buttons.

3. To change the video quality, enable/disable audio, and select to display different camera, tap on the video screen longer the popup menu will appear.

7.1.4 To Playback in PDAViewer

1. Run the PDAViewer in the Programs.

2. Hook up to the DVR server.

3. Click Connect icon and select the DVR server

4. Click Playback to enter playback option screen

5. Select the camera, data, and time

6. Click Playback to start playing the recorded video

7. While playback, user can view and change status of I/O devices

8. On the playback screen, tap on video screen longer the pop up menu will appear

9. Select the Remote IO

10. The sensor and relay devices will list as below:

11. User can change the relay status. Select the relay and tap on video screen longer the pop up menu

will appear, and then, select the status (ON, OFF, Tigger)

1. Run the JavaViewer program.

2. Enter the DVR IP address, port number, user ID, and password. Please refer to your DVR server setting for that information.

3. And then, select the Connect to connect to DVR server.

4. Click Yes to accept the data from DVR server.

5. When connection is success, you will see the camera video on the screen.

6. To switch to different camera view, select menu and select the channel.

7.2 Using JavaViewer to Access DVR Server

Using the mobile phone within Symbian Smart Phone OS to access the DVR through Internet. Make sure your mobile phone supports Symbian Smart Phone OS and can be connected to the internet. To use this feature, you need to install the JavaViewer program that it can be downloading it from the DVR server through the internet.

7.2.1 To install JavaViewer from the DVR Server

1. Open the web browser and enter the DVR server IP (http://DVR server IP: port/JAVA-Viewer.html). Then click Connect.

2. When the Download screen appears, select JAVA-Viewer.jad and download it to your mobile phone.

3. After the installation, the JavaViewer will be in your mobile phone system. To find the JavaViewer program where is located, please refer to your mobile phone user’s manual.

7.2.2 To Use the JavaViewer

7. The JavaViewer support PTZ control function, you can refer to Help file for detail function control key. Select menu and go the way down to select the Help file.

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Chapter 8 Web Tools

The bundled Web Tools includes Dispatch Server , Remote Backup, and Remote Setup program. To install Web Tools, place the CD into the CD-ROM drive then click Install Web Tool.

8.1 Dispatch Server

Dispatch is designed to reduce the network traffic of the DVR server. Instead of connecting directly to the DVR server, the client can connect to the computer that is connected to the DVR server using the Dispatch program.

8.1.1 To Run Dispatch program:

1. Make sure you are connected to the internet.

2. Click Start>Programs>Web Tool>Dispatch.

3. In the DVR Server section, enter the DVR server IP, port, user ID and password. You can also select to display the language you prefer.

4. Auto connect when start: Enable to automatically connect the dispatch server when start up

5. 3GPP Service

6. Enable to allow user using 3GPP service to receive video stream from Dispatch server. The Service Port must same as RTSP port of 3GPP on DVR server.

7. In the Dispatch Service section, if you have installed more than one network card, select the Service IP number.

8. In the Dynamic DNS Configuration section, enter the DNS server Name and Password. The DNS server can be the remote storage server for sharing the DVR system loading.

9. Click START to connect.

8.2 Remote Setup

Remote Setup is a tool for configuring DVR server from remote site. To install Remote Setup application, insert the Installation CD into CD-ROM drive and click start the Remote Setup application.

Install Web Tool

. After installation, click to

8.2.1 To Add DVR server

User need to add a DVR server and make connection in order to setup remote DVR server.

1. Click Add

2. In Edit DVR window, fill in the following items:

- Name: give a name for remote DVR server for easy managing

- IP: fill in remote DVR server’s IP address

- Port: the port use to connect to remote DVR server. The port number is same the Webviewer port

on the remote DVR server. The default is 80.

- User ID: fill in the remote DVR server’s login account

- Password: fill in the remote DVR server’s login password

- Description: fill in a short description for the remote DVR server

3. Click OK to complete adding remote DVR server.

4. The added DVR server will be listed and auto connects to DVR server.

5. Once the connecting is success, user can start to configure DVR server.

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6. When connection is lost, click Reconnect to connect again.

7. To modify or delete the added DVR server, select the DVR server from listing and click Modify to change the setting and click Delete to remove the DVR server.

8. User also can import the setting by clicking Import button. To save the setting to local hard disk, click

Export button.

8.2.2 To Setup Remote System Setting

The setting here applies to Remote DVR only.

8.2.2.1 System Setting

In the System Setting window, click Update to accept the new settings, click Exit to exit without saving, and click Default to revert back to original factory setting.

If you want the system to automatically erase the event and alarm log files after a certain days, enable the

Delete event and alarm log after check box and enter the numbers of days in Days text box. (3) Overwrite Enable

When there is not enough free space to record one hour data, the system automatically replaces the oldest data.

(4) Miscellaneous

Enable the conditions in Miscellaneous section you want the system to perform.

- Playback Mode Select the mode of playback the video.

- Date Format Select the date format which wants to display in Select date and time playback mode

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(2) (3)

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- Auto Scan Period Set the time gap of the Auto Scan function from 3 to 10 seconds. This automatically switches to the next video in cycle depending on the set time gap.

(5) Login

Enable the conditions in Login section you want the system to automatically carry out.

- Auto Record after system boot up Automatically start video recording when the DVR is executed.

- Auto start Network after system boot up Automatically connect to network when the DVR is executed.

8.2.2.2 Camera Setting

Select the camera from remote DVR servers to modify settings. In the Camera Setting window, click

Update to save and apply the new settings, click Exit to exit without saving.

IP Camera Setting

(1) Camera Icons

(2) Enable

Set to enable/disable the selected camera. When there is no video source on the camera, we suggest disabling it so that the system won’t detect it as video loss error.

(3) Input

Select the type of camera as IP camera. To modify camera of remote DVR, see Remote DVR Camera

Setting.

(4) Camera

- Display Enable/disable to show the video. Even if the video of the selected camera is hidden you can still record the video and preview it in playback mode.

- Enable Audio

Enable/disable audio of the camera.

- Name Change the camera name

- Description Add a short comment

(5) IP Camera Information

To exit the IP Camera Settings windows, click OK to save the changes and exit. Click Exit will not save any changes and exit.

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Remote DVR Camera Setting

Select the camera to modify settings. In the Camera Setting window, click Update to save and apply the new settings, click Exit to exit without saving.

(1) Camera Icons Select the camera number you want to view. To enable/disable all cameras, click ALL check box. (2) Enable

Set to enable/disable the selected camera. When there is no video source on the camera, we suggest disabling it so that the system won’t detect it as video loss error.

(3) Input Select the camera type as Remote DVR. For IP camera setting, see IP Camera Setting. (4) Camera

- Display Enable/disable to show the video. Even if the video of the selected camera is hidden you can still record the video and preview it in playback mode.

- Enable Audio Enable/disable audio of the camera.

- Name Change the camera name

- Description Add a short comment

- IP Enter the IP address of the camera

- Port The port for connection

- User ID Enter the user id that for connecting authority

- Password Enter the password that is for connecting authority

- Channel Select the channel of connected camera

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8.2.2.3 Record Setting

In the Recording setup window, click OK to accept the new settings, click Exit to exit without saving, and click Default to revert back to original factory setting.

(1) Camera Icons

(2) Recording Mode

The recording modes are listed below:

- Always Recording Record the video from the selected camera and save it to the designated storage path

- Smart Recording

Automatically switch to recorded at the maximum frame rate setting once a motion is detected and if there is no motion, it records at the minimum frame rate setting.

- No Recording The system won’t do any recording.

(3) Motion Detection

AVer EXR6004 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Package Content

1.2 Front Panel

1.3 Back Panel

1.4 Setting Up the DVR Unit

1.4.1 Installing the Hard Disk

1.4.2 Connecting Devices

1.4.3 Connecting the Audio, Sensor and Relay device

Chapter 2 Operating the DVR unit

2.1 The Way to Operate DVR

2.2 First Time Using the DVR Unit

2.2.1 To Connect the Wireless IP Camera

2.2.1.1 Connecting IP Camera in Wireless mode

2.2.1.2 Connecting IP Camera Through the Ethernet Cable

2.2.2 To Format the Hard Disk

2.3 Familiarizing the Buttons in Preview Mode

2.3.1 Setting Up and Using the Emap

2.3.1.1 To Set Up the Emap

2.3.1.2 To Use the Emap

2.3.2 Using Event Log Viewer

2.4 To Playback the Recorded Video

2.4.1 To Cut and Save the Wanted Portion of the Recorded Video

2.4.2 To Bookmark a Video Section

2.4.3 Using the Event Search

Chapter 3 Customizing the DVR System

3.1 Basic Setup Mode

3.2 System Setup

3.3 Camera Setup

3.3.1 To Setup the Wireless IP Camera

3.3.2 To Setup Camera from the Remote DVR

3.4 Recording Setup

3.5 Network Setup

3.6 Schedule Setting

3.7 Backup Setup

3.7.1 Using QPlayer to Playback Backup Video

3.7.2 To Cut and Save the Portion of the Recorded Video

3.7.3 To Search Using the Visual Search

3.7.4 To Search Using the Event Search

3.7.5 To Search Using the Intelligent Search

3.8 Sensor Setting

3.9 Relay Setting

3.10 Alarm Setting

3.11 User Setup

Chapter 4 Using the USB Playback Console

4.1 Recommended system requirements

4.2 Installing the USB Playback Console

4.3 Running the USB Playback Console

4.3.1 To Cut and Save the Portion of the Recorded Video

4.3.2 Playback DVR Recorded File from Hard Disk

4.3.3 Playback Backup File(*.dvr)

4.3.4 To Backup Recorded File

Chapter 5 iEnhance

5.1 To Use iStable

Chapter 6 Using the Remote Programs

6.1 Familiarizing the Buttons in WebViewer

6.1.1 To Setup Remote System Setting

6.2 Familiarizing the Buttons in Remote Console

6.2.1 To Setup Remote Console Setting

6.3 Using the Remote Playback

6.3.1.1 To Cut and Save the Wanted Portion of the Recorded Video

6.3.1.2 To Search Using the Visual Search

6.3.2 Familiarizing the Buttons in RealTime Playback

6.3.3 Familiarizing the Buttons in Download and Playback

7.1 Using PDAViewer to Access DVR Server

7.1.1 To install PDAViewer thru ActiveSync

7.1.2 To install PDAViewer from the Internet

7.1.3 To Use the PDAViewer

7.1.4 To Playback in PDAViewer

7.2 Using JavaViewer to Access DVR Server

7.2.1 To install JavaViewer from the DVR Server

7.2.2 To Use the JavaViewer

Chapter 8 Web Tools

8.1 Dispatch Server

8.1.1 To Run Dispatch program:

8.2 Remote Setup

8.2.1 To Add DVR server