AVer MXR6008 User Manual
Aug.2010
User’s Manual
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ........................................................................................ 1
1.1 Package Content ............................................................................................................ 1
1.2 Front Panel ..................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Back Panel ..................................................................................................................... 2
1.4 Setting Up the DVR Unit ................................................................................................. 3
1.4.1 Installing the Hard Disk .............................................................................................. 3
1.4.2 Connecting Devices ................................................................................................... 5
1.4.3 Connecting the Sensor and Relay device .................................................................. 6
Chapter 2 Operating the DVR unit ...................................................................... 7
2.1 System Requirement ...................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Install the MXR Client Software ...................................................................................... 7
2.3 Using the DVR For the First Time ................................................................................... 8
2.3.1 Make a Connection of the DVR .................................................................................. 9
2.3.2 Make a Connection of the IP Camera ...................................................................... 13
2.4 Familiarizing the Buttons in Preview Mode ................................................................... 15
2.4.1 Setting Up and Using the Emap ............................................................................... 17
2.4.1.1 To Set Up the Emap ............................................................................................. 17
2.4.1.2 To Use the Emap .................................................................................................. 17
2.4.2 Familiarizing the Buttons in PTZ Camera Controller ................................................ 18
2.4.3 Using Event Log Viewer ........................................................................................... 19
2.5 Familiarizing the Buttons in Compact Mode ................................................................. 20
2.6 To Playback the Recorded Video .................................................................................. 21
2.6.1 Playback in Local Playback Mode ............................................................................ 21
2.6.2 Playback in Download and Playback Mode ............................................................. 24
2.6.3 Playback in RealTime Playback Mode ..................................................................... 27
2.6.4 To Cut and Save the Wanted Portion of the Recorded Video ................................... 30
2.6.5 To Search Using the Visual Search .......................................................................... 31
2.6.6 To Bookmark a Video Section .................................................................................. 32
2.6.7 Using the Event Search ........................................................................................... 33
2.6.8 To Search Using the Intelligent Search .................................................................... 34
Chapter 3 Customizing the DVR System ......................................................... 35
3.1 Client Setup Mode ........................................................................................................ 35
3.2 Server Setup Mode ....................................................................................................... 39
3.3 System Setting ............................................................................................................. 39
3.4 Camera Setting ............................................................................................................. 43
3.4.1 To Setup IP Camera ................................................................................................. 43
3.4.2 To Setup Camera from the Remote DVR ................................................................. 45
3.5 Recording Setting ......................................................................................................... 46
3.6 Network Setting ............................................................................................................ 48
3.7 Schedule Setting .......................................................................................................... 51
3.8 Backup Setup ............................................................................................................... 52
3.9 Sensor Setting .............................................................................................................. 54
3.10 Relay Setting ................................................................................................................ 55
3.11 Alarm Setting ................................................................................................................ 56
3.12 User Setting .................................................................................................................. 62
Chapter 4 Using the USB Playback Console................................................... 64
4.1 Recommended system requirements ........................................................................... 64
4.2 Installing the USB Playback Console ............................................................................ 64
4.3 Running the USB Playback Console ............................................................................ 65
4.3.1 To Cut and Save the Portion of the Recorded Video ................................................ 67
4.3.2 Playback DVR Recorded File from Hard Disk .......................................................... 68
4.3.3 Playback Backup File(*.dvr) ..................................................................................... 69
4.3.4 To Backup Recorded Video File ............................................................................... 69
Chapter 5 Playback Backup Video ................................................................... 71
5.1 Familiarizing QPlayer FunctionButtons ......................................................................... 71
Chapter 6 iEnhance ........................................................................................... 74
6.1 To Use iStable ............................................................................................................... 75
Chapter 7 Using the Remote Programs ........................................................... 76
7.1 Familiarizing the Buttons in WebViewer ....................................................................... 77
7.1.1 To Setup Remote System Setting ............................................................................ 79
7.1.1.1 System Setting ..................................................................................................... 79
7.1.1.2 Camera Setting ..................................................................................................... 81
7.1.1.3 Recording Setting ................................................................................................. 84
7.1.1.4 Network Setting .................................................................................................... 85
7.1.1.5 Schedule Setting .................................................................................................. 88
7.1.1.6 Sensor Setting ...................................................................................................... 89
7.1.1.7 Relay Setting ........................................................................................................ 90
7.1.1.8 Alarm Setting ........................................................................................................ 91
7.1.1.9 User Setting .......................................................................................................... 97
7.2 Familiarizing the Buttons in WebViewer PTZ ................................................................ 99
7.3 Familiarizing the Buttons in Remote Console ............................................................. 100
7.3.1 To Setup Remote Console Setting ......................................................................... 101
7.3.2 Familiarizing the Buttons in PTZ Camera Controller .............................................. 102
7.4 Using the Remote Playback ....................................................................................... 103
7.4.1 Playback in Local Playback Mode .......................................................................... 103
7.4.1.1 To Search Using the Visual Search .................................................................... 106
7.4.2 Playback in Download and Playback Mode ........................................................... 107
7.4.3 Playback in RealTime Playback Mode ................................................................... 110
Chapter 8 Using PDAViewer to Access DVR server ..................................... 113
8.1 Installing PDAViewr .................................................................................................... 113
8.1.1 To Install PDAViewer thru ActiveSync .................................................................... 113
8.1.2 To Install PDAViewer from the Internet ................................................................... 114
8.2 To Use the PDAViewer ............................................................................................... 115
8.3 To Playback in PDAViewer .......................................................................................... 116
Chapter 9 Web Tools ....................................................................................... 118
9.1 Using the iDispatch Server ......................................................................................... 118
9.2 Using the Remote iSetup ............................................................................................ 119
9.2.1 To Add DVR server ................................................................................................. 119
9.2.2 To Setup Remote System Setting .......................................................................... 120
9.2.2.1 System Setting ................................................................................................... 120
9.2.2.2 Camera Setting ................................................................................................... 122
9.2.2.3 Recording Setting ............................................................................................... 125
9.2.2.4 Network Setting .................................................................................................. 126
9.2.2.5 Schedule Setting ................................................................................................ 129
9.2.2.6 Sensor Setting .................................................................................................... 130
9.2.2.7 Relay Setting ...................................................................................................... 131
9.2.2.8 Alarm Setting ...................................................................................................... 132
9.2.2.9 User Setting ........................................................................................................ 138
9.3 Using the Remote iBackup ......................................................................................... 140
Appendix A Registering Domain Name ............................................................................... 142
(1) AVerDiGi MXR6004/6008 Mini unit
(2) Software CD (User Manual is 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 (screws are included)
Chapter 1 Introduction
AVerDiGi MXR6004/6008 Mini is a standalone NVR for IP cameras. With Linux embedded
system, AVerDiGi MXR6004/6008 Mini offers the most stable system, qualified video,
easy-to-install, and powerful remote platform for small to mid-size enterprises and homes.
1.1 Package Content
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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) USB 2.0 Port
For pen drive connection(for firmware upgrading)
(4) Network 1 Indicator
Indicate the status of network 1
(5) Network 2 Indicator
Indicate the status of network 2
Name
Function
(1) Sensor In
Support 4 sensor devices
(2) Alarm Out
Support 1 relay device (Relay: 1A @ 125V AC/30V DC)
(3) Dual Gigabit LAN port
2 LAN network connection
- Port LAN1: lower LAN port in the back of the DVR
- Port LAN2: upper LAN port in the back of the DVR
(4) e-SATA connector
For connecting external HDD storage device such as AVerMedia HDD Box
(5) 12V DC
Power cable connection
1.2 Front Panel
1.3 Back Panel
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For hard disk spec, please referring to http://www.avermedia.com/AVerDiGi/Product/ → Pure NVR →
AVerDiGi MXR6004/6008 Mini → Hardware Recommendations
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 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:
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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
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The number of the cameras connection that depends on the DVR model user has purchased.
MXR6004 Mini: 4 cameras
MXR6008 Mini: 8 cameras
- The port LAN 1 only supports Fixed IP of the network mode.
- The port LAN2 supports PPPOE, DHCP, or Fixed IP of the network mode.
1.4.2 Connecting Devices
Without any complex installation, just plug the MXR6004/6008 Mini on your network and power
on. Through the network connection, user can monitor DVR server by using any PC on your
network (see also Chapter 2).
The DVR unit can connect the 4 sensor devices, 1 alarm device, and an external HDD storage
device. Through the dual Gigabit LAN ports can balance the network bandwidth on the IP
camera connection and preview live video.
Follow the illustration below to make the connection:
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Number
Pin
Definition
1
1
Sensor 1 signal
2
G
Sensor 1 Ground signal
3
2
Sensor 2 signal
4
G
Sensor 2 Ground signal
5
3
Sensor 3 signal
6
G
Sensor 3 Ground signal
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4
Sensor 4 signal
8
G
Sensor 4 Ground signal
9
Alarm OUT
Relay signal
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Alarm OUT
Relay signal
1.4.3 Connecting the Sensor and Relay device
The Sensor, Alarm, and audio port enable you to connect 4 sensor inputs, and 1 relay outputs.
Just connect the external sensor, relay, and audio in/out device pin directly to the pinhole.
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).
Sensor and Alarm pinhole:
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Motherboard
Motherboard with Intel 915 / 945 / 955 / 965 / 975 / P35 / P45 chipset and NVIDIA nForce™4
Ultra MCP，nVidia nForce 570 SLI chipset
CPU
Pentium® 4 3.2 GHz or higher
Dual core CPU is highly recommended
Hard disk
120GB or higher
OS
Windows XP Professional / Windows Vista / Windows 7
RAM
1GB or higher
VGA card
32-bit high color SVGA graphics card with 128MB video memory and DirectDraw® / YUV
Rendering Capability
Ethernet
10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet card
Others
Sound card and speakers
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At least 2G RAM/256M video memory is advised if user wants to install mega-pixel IP camera on your
DVR system.
DO NOT install the MXR Client Software with NV DVR application and CMS application on the same OS
platform.
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MXR Client Software only can be installed and run on the PC that is using independent graphic card.
1. Place the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive then click
Install MXR Client Software. And follow the on-screen
instructions.
2. Click Next to continue the installation
Chapter 2 Operating the DVR unit
AVerDiGi MXR6004/6008 Mini only allows user to operate from remote site. User needs to install
the MXR Client Software on the PC in order to configure DVR unit, preview, and playback
recorded videos.
2.1 System Requirement
2.2 Install the MXR Client Software
Follow the below steps to install the surveillance application.
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3. Accept the agreement license to continue the installation. If you
do not agree the license agreement, the installation will be
cancel.
4. Select the destination path if user wants another installation
location other than the default. Otherwise, click Next to start
installation.
5. After installation, choose to restart the computer immediately.
6. After computer restarted, you may now run the MXR Client Software. To run the application, click on
your PC desktop or click
Start
>
Programs
>
DVR
>
DVR Server
>
MXR
.
The DVR server doesn’t support the remote setup through the Internet (WAN) for the first time setup.
Please have your PC and the DVR server at same LAN segment (network).
2.3 Using the DVR For the First Time
For the first time using the DVR server, user needs to setup the connection with DVR server and
IP cameras.
Please confirm the following items before connecting with the DVR server and IP cameras.
1. Make sure the HDD is installed inside the DVR unit.
2. Make sure all the connecting devices are well connected with the DVR unit and have their
own power supply.
3. Make sure the DVR unit is installed on your network and power on.
4. Make sure the all IP cameras are installed on your network and are functional.
5. Make sure the MXR Client Software has been installed on the PC.
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- The port LAN 1 (default IP is 192.168.2.2) that is located at lower position and only supports Fixed IP
of the network mode.
- Port LAN2 (default IP is 192.168.3.2) supports PPPOE, DHCP, or Fixed IP of the network mode.
Please make sure MXR DVR and your PC is connected in the same physical network in order for search
function can work correctly.
1. Run the MXR Client Software on your PC. To run the
application, click on your PC desktop or click
Start
>
Programs
>
DVR
>
DVR Server
>
MXR
.
2. In Authorization dialog, enter the ID and Password
(default is superuser/111111) to login the MXR Client
application.
3. Click (
Setup)
from MXR Client application
interface. Enter the ID and
Password
(default is
superuser/111111
). And then, select
Client Setup
mode.
The System Setting window will show up.
2.3.1 Make a Connection of the DVR
After MXR Client Software has been installed on the PC, user needs to add the DVR server in
order to monitor the DVR server (see also Chapter 3.1).
Following the below steps to make a connection with the DVR server.
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4. Click Add, and then, click Search to find the DVR server
that you have installed on your network.
5. Select the DVR server that you want to configure from the
search result list and click OK.
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6. If user wants to change the IP of the DVR, select the DVR
in MXR Search windows and click Edit.
7. In MXR Setting windows, user can change Name of the
DVR, connection Port, Network mode (Static IP/DHCP),
IP, Mask, Gateway, and DNS.
- The Name, Port, Network, IP, Mask, and
Gateway are required to enter.
- If user uses the port LAN 1 for network
connection, please do not select DHCP for
network mode. Port LAN 1 only supports Fixed
IP (static IP).
8. Enter the User Name and Password for change
authentication. And then, click OK to complete the
changing.
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The User Name and User Password is the DVR
system login ID and password.
9. After changed the DVR data, click Search to re-find the
DVR server again.
10. Select the DVR server from search result list in MXR
Search window and click OK.
11. The new DVR information will display in Server Setting
window. Click OK to add the DVR server.
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12. When the DVR server has been added, click OK to exit
the System Setting window.f
13. And then, click (
Network)
to connect with the DVR server.
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1. Run the MXR Client Software on your PC that is located
on the same network as DVR server.
2. In Authorization window, enter the ID and Password
(default is superuser/111111) for authentication.
3. Click (
Setup)
from surveillance application
interface. Enter the ID and
Password
(default is
superuser/111111
). In Mode Select dialog, select
Server
Setup
and click OK.
4. The Setup bar will show up.
5. Select the Camera. The Camera setting window will show up.
6. Select camera icon and enable the camera
7. Select IP Camera in Input section
8. Mark Display to show the video of the camera on the screen.
9. Mark Audio to enable the audio of the camera to be recorded.
10. Enter the Name and Description of the camera.
2.3.2 Make a Connection of the IP Camera
When the DVR server has been connected, user can connect the IP camera to monitor.
Following the below steps to make a connection of the IP camera.
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11. Click IP Setting in IP Camera Information section.
12. Enable Protocol, and then, select Protocol, Mode, Video
Format, Channel, and IP Camera Site of the IP camera.
13. Instead enter IP address of the IP camera; user also can
enter URL of the IP camera.
14. Enable Authentication, and then, enter ID and password
if IP camera’s access authority is required.
15. Click OK.
16. To connect another IP camera, follow the above steps.
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Name
Function
(1) Exit
Call up the Logout dialog box.
In the logout dialog box, you may do the following:
- Exit: To close the application
- Reboot: To restart the MXR Client Software. It is required to enter the password
- Login: Using different ID to login to DVR system.
- About: Display product information.
- Minimize: To reduce the MXR Client Software to taskbar button.
- Compact: To switch to compact mode (see also Chapter 2.5).
- Guest: To switch to the guest mode. In guest mode, the functions are limited to
preview function only. For complete functions of DVR, please login as an
administrator.
- Cancel: To exit Logout dialog box.
2.4 Familiarizing the Buttons in Preview Mode
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Name
Function
(2) Split Screen Mode
Select from 4 different split screen types to view all the camera, or one camera over
the other or alongside on a single screen. It also allows you to switch and view
different camera number.
(3) Record
Start/stop video recording.
- Server record: Start/stop recording at MXR DVR server.
- Client record: Start/stop recording at remote client site.
(4) EMap
Display the map in each area, and the location of camera/ sensor/ relay and the
warning (see also Chapter 2.4.1).
(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) PTZ
Access PTZ control panel. (see also Chapter 2.4.2)
(8) Preview
Switch to Preview mode. This allows you to view live camera display.
(9) Playback
Switch to Playback mode. This allows you to view the recorded video file. (see also
Chapter 2.6)
(10) Status bar
Display the recoding date, time and hard disk space of DVR unit.
(11) 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.
(12) Snapshot
Capture and save the screen shot in *.jpg or *.bmp format.
(13) Event log
Show the record of activities that take place in the system. (see also Chapter 2.4.3)
(14) AutoScan
Start/Stop video screen cycle switch.
(15) 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.
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.
(16) Alarm
Alert and display warning info.
(17) Audio
Enable/disable audio. User can click the audio icon on the channel to switch the
different channel’s volume play. When audio icon is green, it means the channel audio
is playing now.
(18) Virtual Keyboard
If the keyboard is not available, you may use the Virtual Keyboard.
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2.4.1 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.
2.4.1.1 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.
2.4.1.2 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 X to exit Emap screen.
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Name
Function
(1) Close
Exit PTZ camera controller.
(2) Setup
Configure PTZ cameras.
(3) AutoPan
Operate the PTZ cameras automatically based on the selected camera group preset
position number.
(4) Focus +/-
Adjust the focus manually to produce clear image.
(5) Zoom +/-
Zoom in and out the image.
(6) Direction buttons
Adjust and position the focal point of the PTZ camera.
(7) Camera ID pane
Display the PTZ camera number that is being operated.
(8) Camera lens
speed controller
Adjust the moving speed of the PTZ camera lens.
(9) Camera preset
position number
Move the PTZ camera to the preset point.
(10) Group AutoPan
Select to automatically operate PTZ camera in group.
2.4.2 Familiarizing the Buttons in PTZ Camera Controller
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2.4.3 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.
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Name
Function
(1) Split Screen Mode
Select from the different split screen types to view all the camera, or one camera over
the other or alongside on a single screen. I
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– When you are in single screen mode, Right click and Drag a square on the area you want to
enlarge.
– When you are in full screen mode, partial enlarges does not support.
(2) AutoScan
Start/Stop video screen cycle switch.
(3) Alarm
Alert and display warning info.
(4) Playback
Switch to Playback mode. This allows you to view the recorded video file. (see also
Chapter 2.6)
(5) Advanced
Switch to Preview/Advanced mode.
2.5 Familiarizing the Buttons in Compact Mode
To view in Compact mode, click Exit button. In the logout dialog box, click Compact.
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2.6 To Playback the Recorded Video
To switch in Playback mode, click Playback button at the lower right corner of Preview mode
user interface.
In the Select Playback Mode dialog box, select Local Playback if user has enabled the client
record. Select the 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.
2.6.1 Playback in Local Playback Mode
When selected the Local Playback mode, select the date and time to playback from the Video
Playback Date/Time Selection. 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 08 represent the camera
number.
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Name
Function
(1) Split Screen Mode
Select from 4 different split screen type to playback the recorded video file of all the
camera, or one camera.
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To zoom in an area on the screen, Right click and Drag a square on the area you want to enlarge.
(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.
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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 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, or 8x, 16x or 32x.
Next:
Go to the next frame.
End:
Go to the end of the recorded video file.
The Local Playback interface as following shown:
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Name
Function
(5) Archive
– Select the date on the calendar and the time from 00 to 23 to where to start playing
the recorded video file.
– Also, user can open the recorded file from certain location by click OPEN FILE
button
– Mark Day Light Saving, the playback calendar will show the available playback
records during day light saving period.
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The numbers from 00 to 23 represent the time in 24-hour clock. The numbers from 01 to 08 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/Advanced mode.
(7) Playback
Switch to Playback mode. This allows you 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, 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 2.6.4).
(11) Segment
Keep a portion of the recorded video(see also Chapter 2.6.4).
(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. To filter the records, select
and click the option button to only display Event, System, Operation, Network or POS.
(14) Bookmark
Mark a reference point when previewing the recorded video file to which you may
return for later reference. You may also set it to protect the file.
(15) Visual Search
Search from a specific camera by Date, Hour, Minute, 10 Seconds and Second (See
also Chapter 2.6.5).
(16) 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.
(17) Event Search
Search from the recorded activities that take place in the system (i.e., Sensor, Motion,
Video Loss, POS). (see also Chapter 2.6.7).
(18) Intelligent Search
Search the changes in the motion detector frame (See also Chapter 2.6.8).
(19) Audio
Enable/disable audio play
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Function
(20) 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.
2.6.2 Playback in Download and Playback Mode
When selected the Download and Playback mode, select the date and time to playback from the
Remote Playback Date/Time Selection. In the Remote Playback Date/Time Selection, the
number from 00 to 23 represent the time in 24-hour clock. The numbers from 01 to 08 represent
the camera number.
Click OK and the Time Selection window will show up. In Time Selection window, the system
divides the selected hour into 16 video thumbnails. Click on the video thumbnail you want to
download and open.
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