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AVerDiGi
EB1704 HB DVD
EB1504 NET DVD
EB1504 NET
User’s Manual
http://www.avermedia.com
http://www.averdigi.com
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FCC NOTICE (Class B)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Federal Communications Commission Statement
NOTE- This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
CAUTION ON MODIFICATIONS
To comply with the limits for the Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, this device must
be installed in computer equipment certified to comply with the Class B limits. All cables used to connect the
computer and peripherals must be shielded and grounded. Operation with non-certified computers or
non-shielded cables may result in interference to radio or television reception.
Changes and modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
European Community Compliance Statement (Cl ass B)
This product is conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directives 89/336/EEC
amended by 92/31/EEC on the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility.
Warning - This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures to correct this interference.
DISCLAIMER
No warranty or representation, either expressed or implied, is made with respect to the contents of this
documentation, its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. Information
presented in this documentation has been carefully checked for reliability; however, no responsibility is
assumed for inaccuracies. The information contained in this documentation is subject to change without notice.
In no event will AVerMedia be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out
of the use or inability to use this product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
TRADEMARKS
AVerMedia is registered trademarks of AVerMedia TECHNOLOGIES, Inc. IBM PC is a registered trademark of
International Business Machines Corporation. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
Microsoft is a registered trademark and Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other products or
corporate names mentioned in this documentation are for identification and explanation purposes only, and
may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
COPYRIGHT
© 2007 by AVerMedia TECHNOLOGIES, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced,
transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form by any means
without the written permission of AVerMedia TECHNOLOGIES, Inc.
The mark of Crossed-out wheeled bin indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your
other household waste. Instead, you need to dispose of the waste equipment by handing it over to
a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. For
more information about where to drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your
household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Battery Safety Information
- Store the batteries in a cool dry place.
- Do not dispose of used batteries in domestic waste. Dispose of batteries at special collection points or
return to point of sale if applies.
- Remove the batteries during long periods of non-use. Always remove exhausted batteries from the
remote control. Battery leakage and corrosion can damage this remote control, dispose of batteries
safely.
- Do not mix old and new batteries.
- Do not mix different types of batteries: alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable
(nickel-cadmium).
- Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. The batteries may explode or leak.
- Never short circuit the battery terminals.
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WARNING
TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
CAUTION
IF THERE IS ANY DAMAGE, SHORTAGE OR INAPPROPRIATE
ITEM IN THE PACKAGE, PLEASE CONTACT WITH YOUR LOCAL
DEALER. WARRANTY VOID FOR ANY UNAUTHORIZED PRODUCT
MODIFICATION
NOTICE
- INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
WITHOUT NOTIEC.
- THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS TO BE
CONSIDERED FOR REFERENCE ONLY.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction.......................................................................1
1.1 Package Content........................................................................................ 1
1.2 Features and Specifications....................................................................... 1
1.3 Front Panel ................................................................................................2
1.4 Back Panel................................................................................................. 3
1.5 Setting Up the DVR Unit ............................................................................4
1.5.1 Installing Hard Disk for EB1704HB DVD/EB1504NET DVD .................. 4
1.5.2 Installing Hard Disk for EB1504NET...................................................... 6
1.5.3 Connecting Devices............................................................................... 7
1.5.4 Connecting the Audio/Sensor/Relay/PTZ Camera device ..................... 8
1.5.4.1 Sensor and Relay pinhole allocation:................................................. 8
Chapter 2 Operating the DVR............................................................9
2.1 Familiarizing the Remote Control Buttons.................................................. 9
2.1.1 Using AB Repeat Function................................................................... 11
2.1.2 Using USB Backup Button................................................................... 11
2.1.3 Controlling PTZ Camera ...................................................................... 12
2.1.3.1 To Enter the PTZ Mode.................................................................... 12
2.1.3.2 To Set Preset Position...................................................................... 12
2.1.3.3 To Control PTZ Camera ...................................................................12
2.2 Using the DVR for the First Time.............................................................. 13
2.2.1 Set up the System Date and Time....................................................... 13
2.3 Surveillance Screen .................................................................................13
2.4 Playback the Video ..................................................................................15
Chapter 3 OSD Navigation Tree.......................................................17
3.1 Menu Function ......................................................................................... 18
Chapter 4 Using the USB Playback Console .................................31
4.1 Recommended system requirements....................................................... 31
4.2 Installing the USB Playback Console ....................................................... 31
4.3 Running the USB Playback Console........................................................ 32
4.3.1 To Cut and Save the Portion of the Recorded Video ........................... 34
4.3.2 Playback DVR Recorded File from Hard Disk .....................................34
4.3.3 Playback Backup File(*.dvr)................................................................. 34
Chapter 5 Backup Recorded Video File..........................................36
5.1 Recommended system requirements....................................................... 36
5.2 Familiarizing with HDD Backup Application.............................................. 36
5.3 To Backup Recorded Video File ............................................................... 37
Chapter 6 ImageVerification ............................................................38
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6.1 To Run the ImageVerification ...................................................................38
Chapter 7 iEnhance..........................................................................39
7.1 To Use iStable .......................................................................................... 40
Chapter 8 Using the Remote Programs..........................................41
8.1 Familiarizing the Web Viewer Buttons...................................................... 43
8.1.1 To Setup Remote System Setting........................................................ 45
8.1.1.1 System Setup................................................................................... 45
8.1.1.2 Camera Setup.................................................................................. 46
8.1.1.3 Record Setup ................................................................................... 48
8.1.1.4 Alarm/Sensor Setup......................................................................... 49
8.1.1.5 Network Setup .................................................................................51
8.1.1.6 Password Change............................................................................ 52
8.2 Familiarizing the Remote Console Buttons .............................................. 53
8.2.1 To Setup Remote Console Setting....................................................... 53
8.3 Familiarizing the WebViewer PTZ Buttons............................................... 55
8.4 Using the Remote Playback..................................................................... 55
8.4.1 Familiarizing the Local Playback Buttons ............................................57
8.4.1.1 To Cut and Save the Wanted Portion of the Recorded Video........... 58
8.4.2 Familiarizing the Download and Playback Buttons .............................. 59
Chapter 9 Using Handy Viewer to Access DVR server ................. 60
9.1 Using PDA Viewer to Access NV DVR Server.......................................... 60
9.1.1 To install PDA Viewer thru ActiveSync ................................................. 60
9.1.2 To install PDA Viewer from the Internet ...............................................61
9.1.3 To Use the PDA Viewer .......................................................................62
9.1.4 To Playback in PDA Viewer ................................................................. 63
9.2 Using Java-Viewer to Access DVR Server ............................................... 64
9.2.1 To Use the JAVA-Viewer...................................................................... 65
Chapter 10 Using Central Managment System..............................66
10.1 Software Installation................................................................................. 66
10.1.1 Minimum System Requirements .......................................................... 66
10.2 Installing the CM3000 in Windows XP/2000 ............................................ 67
10.3 Using the CM3000 ................................................................................... 67
10.3.1 Running the CM3000 Software............................................................ 67
10.3.2 Using the CMS Application .................................................................. 68
10.4 Customizing the CMS System ................................................................. 71
10.4.1 System Setting .................................................................................... 71
10.4.1.1 To change the Alarm Record Storage Path ................................. 71
10.4.1.2 To Set the System to a Different Language ................................ 72
10.4.1.3 To Change the Status Date Format.............................................72
10.4.2 DVR Setup........................................................................................... 72
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10.4.2.1 To Add and Remove DVR Server ...............................................73
10.4.3 Camera Setup ..................................................................................... 73
10.4.4 E-MAP Setup.......................................................................................74
10.4.4.1 To Set Up the E-Map ..................................................................74
10.4.4.2 To Use the E-Map ....................................................................... 77
10.4.5 Alarm Setting ....................................................................................... 78
10.4.5.1 To setup an alarm condition........................................................ 78
10.4.6 User Setting .........................................................................................80
10.4.6.1 To Set the User Setting............................................................... 80
10.5 Using the Playback Function.................................................................... 80
10.5.1 To Playback the video.......................................................................... 81
10.5.2 Using the Local Playback Application .................................................. 82
10.5.3 Using the Remote Playback Application .............................................. 83
10.5.3.1 To Cut and Save the Wanted Portion of the Recorded Video ..... 84
10.5.3.2 To Search Using the Visual Search ............................................84
10.5.3.3 To Search Using the Event Search ............................................. 85
10.5.3.4 To Search Using the Intelligent Search....................................... 85
10.5.4 Using the Event Viewer .......................................................................86
Appendix A Registering Domain Names .......................................................... 87
Appendix B Dual Monitors setting.................................................................... 88
Graphic card with ATi chipset...........................................................................88
Graphic card with NVIDIA chipset.................................................................... 90
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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Package Content
EB1504 NET unit
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(1) AVerDiGi EB1704 HB DVD/EB1504 NET DVD/EB1504 NET unit
(2) Remote Control (batteries included)
(3) Quick Installation 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) Software CD (User Manual included)
(7) DVR accessories(including 8 screws and 1 Ω hook)
(4)
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1.2 Features and Specifications
Non-PC hybrid network video recorder
4 composite video inputs and 1 composite output
VGA output for LCD or CRT monitor display
On Screen Display(OSD) control menu
MPEG4 video compression
Auto-detect NTSC or PAL video system
Analog / IP camera/ PTZ camera support (extendable by customer’s
request)
Support 4 channels Analog/IP cameras
Support 4 channel Audio record
Support network time synchronize function (Auto correction time delay &
Day light saving)
Support Web viewer on Internet Explorer
Support CMS (Central Management System)
Support remote console
Multiple clients and dynamic IP supported
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Support audio recording via internet
Support USB backup to pen drive
Support DVD-RW backup(up to 4.2G)
Support network, playback, and recording simultaneously
Supports 1 hard disk drive (not included)
Full-screen resolution:
Display: 720 x 480 (NTSC) / 720 x 576 (PAL)
Recording: 720 x 480 (NTSC) / 720 x 576 (PAL)
Recording frame rate:
D1 mode: 60fps (NTSC) / 50fps (PAL)
CIF mode: 120 fps (NTSC) / 100fps (PAL)
Scheduled recording (00:00~23:00 set by hour )
Search for recorded video files by date/time/event
Support remote preview on 3G mobile phone (with Java script)
Input/Output: 4 sensor inputs and 1 relay output control
Multiple language operation screens
1.3 Front Panel
(12)
(5)
(8)
(7)
Name Function
Start video recording. To stop recording, press
(1) Record
(2) Menu
(3) UP/DOWN/SELECT
(4) 1/2/3/4/Quad
:
: Call up and exit the OSD main and sub menu
:
Use the UP and
to the left and right, and
Use these buttons in playback mode to switch to display each
:
channel in full screen or view all channels at the same time
Use the buttons in setting password of OSD menu to:
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(5) Playback/OSD Menu
Control Buttons
Use the buttons in playback mode to:
:
(1)(11)(10)(9) (2) (3) (4) (6)
DOWN
: For ”1”
: For “2”
: For “3”
: For “4”
: For “0”
If in QUAD record mode, user would not be able to
view single channel in full screen
: Display the play list and play the recorded video
:
Wind back the video playback at the speed of 2x,
4x, 8x or 16x
:
Fast play the video playback at the speed of 2x, 4x,
8x or 16x
buttons to change setting and move
SELECT
to enter or make a selection
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Name Function
(6) IR Sensor
(7) HDD LED
(8) DVR Power LED
(9) DVD-RW Drive
(10) USB 2.0 Port
Use the buttons in navigating OSD menu to :
Receive the signal from the remote control to operate the unit
:
Indicate running state of the hard disk. Lights when the HDD is
:
running
: Lights when the unit is on
For backup record video files to DVD-ROM
Connect to PC for video transfer or playback
:
1.4 Back Panel
: Temporarily freeze the video playback
: Stop video playback
: Move to the left and right
: Change the setting
: Make a selection
(7)(3) (9
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(1) (2) (4) (5) (6) (11)
Name Function
(1) LAN Port : For Ethernet connection
(2) Audio In : Input the audio signal from a mic or audio output device. The audio
is embedded with channel 1
The audio input device needs to be powered by external
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power.
(3) Audio Out : Output the audio signal to a speaker
The audio output device needs to be powered by
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external power.
(4) VGA Out : Output the video signal to a CRT or LCD monitor
(BNC)
(6) CH1/2/3/4 : Input the video camera signal and display it on channel 1/2/3/4
(7) Audio In : Input the audio signal from a microphone or audio output device.
Output the video signal to a TV (5) Video Out
:
The DVR unit support 2 video output ports and you can
only select to output the video either from the VGA OUT or
VIDEO OUT
The audio is embedded with channel 2, 3, and 4.
(10)
(12) (13)
The audio input device needs to be powered by external
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power.
(8) Sensor In : Support up to 4 sensor devices
(9) Alarm Out : Support 1 relay device (Relay: 1A @ 125V AC/30V DC)
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Name Function
(10) RS485 : For PTZ camera connection (also see 1.5.3.1)
(11) TV-VGA : Switch to select the video output. Make sure to set the video output
before turning on the unit
(12) 12V DC : Connect the power adapter into this port
1.5 Setting Up the DVR Unit
1.5.1 Installing Hard Disk for EB1704HB DVD/EB1504NET DVD
The DVR unit allows you to install one hard disk. Before installing the hard disk,
make sure to set the hard disk master/slave jumper setting. Adjust the jumper
setting according to the instructions on the hard disk label. Please set the jumper of
hard disk as Master while there is only one hard disk inside the DVR.
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For hard disk spec, please referring to
http://www.avermedia.com/nvd/hardware-recom_eb_c.asp
The “compatible hard disks” indicated in the above recommendation list only
means that these commercially available hard disks were tested with
AVerMedia
AVerMedia
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products and functioned well under normal operation conditions.
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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
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.
®
shall be liable for damages, with respect
Follow the illustrated instructions below to install the hard disk:
1. Loosen all screws
2. Push the cover backward and lift
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3. Loosen the hard disk rack 4 screws
5. Connect the end of the IDE cable and the
power connector to the hard disk
4. Secure the brackets on the hard disk
6. Secure the hard disk inside the unit
7. Close the case cover and tighten screws
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1.5.2 Installing Hard Disk for EB1504NET
The DVR unit allows you to install up to two hard disks. Before installing the hard
disk, make sure to set the hard disk master/slave jumper setting. Adjust the jumper
setting according to the instructions on the hard disk label. Please set the jumper of
hard disk as Master while there is only one hard disk inside the DVR.
Follow the illustrated instructions below to install the hard disk:
1. Unlock the removable hard disk drawer then
pull it out
3. Connect the power connector to the hard disk
(master)
5. Slide the drawer back and lock the
removable keylock
2. Remove the removable rack cover
4. Carefully insert the hard disk in the
removable rack then replace the removable
rack cover
6. You may now connect all the cables. When
the power is connected, the Power LED light
turns on
Before removing the removable hard disk drawer, the DVR Unit must be
TURNED OFF and unlock the removable hard disk drawer keylock.
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1.5.3 Connecting Devices
The back panel of the DVR unit, user can connect up to 4 video cameras, 4 sensor
devices, 1 alarm device, 4 audio in devices and output video to a TV or CRT/LCD
monitor. Connecting the unit to a pen drive or external hard disk through USB
connection for backup, then use the bundled software enables user to transfer,
playback and segment the video. Follow the illustration below to make the
connection.
Each time you change the video display output, the power must be turned OFF
and ON to reset the DVR unit.
- All connected devices need to be powered by external power.
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- External hard disk should be in FAT32 format
(FOR EB1704HB DVD Only)
Center Monitor PlaybackEmap
CMS
Remote Console
IP Camera
JAVAViewer
Web Viewer
PDA Viewer
Spearker
Internet
Microphone
Camera 2
Camera 4
Camera 3
Camera 1
Alarm
PTZ Camera
Microphone
Sensor
Power
adapter
Power
Cord
Power
Outlet
CCTV Monitor
CRT/LCD Monitor
Pen drive/ External hard disk
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1.5.4 Connecting the Audio/Sensor/Relay/PTZ Camera device
The Audio In, Sensor, Alarm, and PTZ camera ports enable you to connect 3 audio
inputs, 4 sensor inputs, 1 relay outputs, and 1 PTZ camera. Just connect the
external audio input device, sensor, relay, and PTZ camera pin directly to the
pinhole. Check the table below and locate which pinhole is assigned to sensor input
and relay output.
udio In
Sensor
1110987654321 121314 171615 18 19 20
Alarm PTZ Camera
CH2 CH3 CH4
1.5.4.1 Sensor and Relay pinhole allocation:
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).
Pin # Definition
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Sensor 1 Ground signal
Sensor 1 signal
Sensor 2 Ground signal
Sensor 2 signal
Sensor 3 Ground signal
Sensor 3 signal
Sensor 4 Ground signal
Sensor 4 signal
Relay signal
Relay signal
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12
13
14
RS485 TX+ signal
RS485 TX- signal
RS485 RX+ signal
RS485 RX- signal
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Chapter 2 Operating the DVR
2.1 Familiarizing the Remote Control Buttons
Use the Remote control to operate the OSD menu on surveillance screen.
(6)
Button Function
(1)
FN
A functional key for multiple DVR system remote control
Switch to Channel 1
(2)
1
As a number key for entering password
(1)
(2)
(3)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(22)
(21)
(20)
(19)
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REC
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PTZ
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SPEED
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ZOOM
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SPEED
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(5)
(7)
(8)
(12)
(13)
(14)
(15)
(16)
(17)
Switch to Channel 2
(3)
3
As a number key for entering password
Switch to Channel 3
(4)
7
As a number key for entering password
Switch to Channel 4
(5)
9
As a number key for entering password
Switch to QUAD mode
(6)
5
As a number key for entering password
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Button Function
2
4
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
(13)
A-B
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8
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As a number key for entering password
Set a playing recorded video from A point to B point segment and
repeat playing on surveillance screen(See
2.1.1)
Pause the playing
To play the video
Decrease the video playback at the speed of 2x, 4x 8x or 16x
Fast play the video playback at the speed of 2x, 4x 8x or 16x
Stop playing / Stop recording
(14)
(15)
(16)
(17)
(18)
(19)
(20)
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ZOOM
ZOOM
PTZ
SPEED
SPEED
FOCUS
FOCUS
USB backup(see
2.1.2)
To move the selection to the right
▼
To move the PTZ camera lens to the right
To move the PTZ camera lens to the left
To move the selection to the left
To go up and select the items in the menu list or change the settings
To move the PTZ camera lens to go up
To go down and select the items in the menu list or change the settings
To move the PTZ camera lens to go down
To enter the OSD Main menu / Exit from the main menu or sub-menu
display
+
To zoom out view of PTZ camera
-
To zoom in view of PTZ camera
PTZ camera control button. Press
+
button(
1
camera.(see
2
2.1.3)
4
3
)can enter PTZ mode to control PTZ
PTZ
+ camera channel
To speed up movement of PTZ camera lens
-
To speed down movement of PTZ camera lens
+
To t focus in PTZ camera lens
-
To focus out PTZ camera lens
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Button Function
Make a selection
REC
Enter sub-menu
Start video recording
(21)
(22)
2.1.1 Using AB Repeat Function
AB Repeat function allow user to set a video segment from A to B point and play on
the surveillance screen until user stop. User also can backup AB Repeat file to pen
drive or external hard disk (See 2.1.2).
1. Press
SEARCH MODE
recorded video that user wants to
playback.
2. Select
-
TIME SEARCH
time): select the date and time from
where you want to begin the video
playback.
-
EVENT LIST
select from the list.
▲
(play button) to call out the
menu to find the
TIME SEARCH
or
EVENT LIST
(search by date and
(search by condition):
.
A-B
A-B
A-B
A-B
3. During the playback, press
press
screen will display “
A-B
again to set the B point of video segment. On the surveillance
A-B
user has set. To cancel AB repeat, press
A-B
to set the A point of video segment. And then,
” and repeat playing the AB point video segment which
A-B
again.
2.1.2 Using USB Backup Button
User can press button to backup the AB Repeat video file.
1. Set the AB Repeat file (see
2. During the AB Repeat playback, press
button.
3. Select the backup device ─
(DVD-ROM disk)
DVD
4. Plug in pen drive into USB port or place
DVD-ROM disk into DVR-RW drive
5. And then, press
(YES) to start backup file or
press (NO) to exit backup mode.
1. The backup file will include a playback application.
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2. For DVD-ROM backup, pleas be aware of the following attentions:
- The total backup file maximum is 4400MB for each DVD-ROM disk
- The total event for backup maximum is 4096 events for each DVD-ROM
disk
- Each backup recorded file is limited to 2G
- The DVD-ROM drive write speed is 1x
- When the DVD+RW disk is reuse, the old backup file will be deleted
- Doesn’t support multi-section.
- Doesn’t support CD-ROM/CD-RW disk
- Direct play backup file from DVD-ROM disk is not recommended
2.1.1).
USB
(pen drive) or
SELECT THE BAKC UP DEVICE!
USB(SELECT) / DVD( MENU)
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2.1.3 Controlling PTZ Camera
Using remote control, user can easily control PTZ camera at local site. Before
starting, please go to OSD menu to enable PTZ control (see 3.1 Menu Function:
PTZ Setup).
2.1.3.1 To Enter the PTZ Mode
PTZ
To control PTZ camera, user need to enter the PTZ mode first. Press
button,
and camera channel number button (
will switch to single screen and display “
PTZ
To exit PTZ mode, press
and
0
1 2
PTZ mode
button. Also, when user doesn’t have any
3
)
4
. The surveillance monitor
” on the screen.
action over 1 minute, the system will automatically exit PTZ mode.
2.1.3.2 To Set Preset Position
User can set 9 preset positions for PTZ camera. Using
1
to
9
button to set
the preset position.
1. Press
and camera channel number button (
1 2
3
)
4
to enter
PTZ
PTZ mode.
2. Using
▲
,
▼
▼
,
and
▼
to adjust the PTZ camera to the position that
user wants.
3. Press any number button over 3 seconds and the position will be saved.
4. To move the PTZ camera to preset position, just press the number button.
2.1.3.3 To Control PTZ Camera
To move, adjust focus, and zoom in/out camera lens can be done by using some
function buttons on the remote control.
To move the PTZ camera lens to the
▼
▼
▲
▼
right
To move the PTZ camera lens to the
left
To move the PTZ camera lens to go
up
To move the PTZ camera lens to go
down
SPEED
SPEED
FOCUS
FOCUS
-
To speed down movement of PTZ camera
lens
+
To speed up movement of PTZ camera
lens
+
To focus in PTZ camera lens
-
To focus out PTZ camera lens
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ZOOM
+
To zoom out PTZ camera
ZOOM
-
To zoom in PTZ camera
2.2 Using the DVR for the First Time
Upon connecting the power, the unit automatically detects the status of the hard
disk. The hard disk must be formatted before user can use it with DVR. If you are
prompt to format the hard disk, press (select) for
and (menu) for NO to remain unchanged.
HARD DISKS INFORMATION
VERSION 1 . 7. 02A
HDD CHECKING . . .
MASTER HDD
HDD SIZE 76GB 509MB
HDD FORMAT YES (SELECT) / NO (MENU)
2.2.1 Set up the System Date and Time
to format the hard disk
YES
Before starting record video, adjust the date and time first.
1. Press to call up the OSD menu and then use
and down and select
Submenu
. And then, press or
▲
and
▼
to go up
▲
to confirm the
selection.
2. In Submenu, use
Setup
and press again to make a selection. And then, use
▼
or and
▲
and
▼
to go up and down and select the
to select the Date and press or
Time
▲
and
▲
to
confirm the selection.
3. To adjust the date, use
▼
and
▼
or
▼
▼
and
▼
▼
buttons to move the
selection to the left and right.
4. To adjust Time, follow the above step 2 and 3.
5. Press
to go back to main menu after adjustment.
2.3 Surveillance Screen
To know if the channel is being recorded, the “ ” record symbol would appear
beside the channel number. The (microphone) and (speaker) indicate that
the audio is available. The information below the screen shows the current date
and time, recording mode (record schedule setting), and the percentage of the
used hard disk space.
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D1 (A) HDD 29%
Full mode Screen Preview
CIF(A) HDD 29%
QUAD model Preview
When you are in full screen preview, press the following buttons on the remote
control to switch to different channel, or preview all 4 channels:
1
CH1: Camera1
3
CH2: Camera 2
7
CH3: Camera 3
9
CH4: Camera 4
QUAD: 4-Channel
5
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2.4 Playback the Video
The DVR system can record and playback video simultaneously. Therefore, user
doesn’t need to stop recording while playback the video.
1. Press ▼
2. Use the
down and select
Then, press
▲
and
▼
buttons to go up and
TIME SEARCH
or
▲
to make a selection.
or
EVENT LIST
TIME SEARCH (search by date and time):
1. Use the
SEARCH TIME
▲
and
. Then press
▼
buttons and select
again to make the selection.
2. In the
SEARCH TIME
, user may now select the
date and time from where you want to begin the
video playback.
Use the
▼
and
▼
or
▼
▼
and
SEARCH METHOD
TIME SEARCH
EVENT LIST
.
TIME SEARCH
HARD DISK :
START TIME
END TIME : 2006 / 05 / 05 13 : 08 : 13
or
▲
SEARCH TIME
▼
▼
buttons to move the selection to the left and
MASTER
: 2006 / 05 / 04 10 : 00 : 01
: 2006 / 05 / 04 10 : 00 : 01
right. Use the
▲
again to make the selection.
▲
and
▼
buttons to select the date and time. Then press or
3. To start video playback, the time in second must be set. Use the
selection to the right most. Use the
Then press
or
▲
.
▲
and
EVENT LIST (search by event):
1. Use the
▲
and
the list. Press
selection. User
page or back to previous page.
▼
buttons to select from
or
▲
again to make the
and
to go next
2. Listed below are the following recording
conditions:
▼
buttons and select the time in second.
EVENT LIST
HARD DISK : MASTER
S
2006 / 05 / 03
A
2006 / 05 / 03
A 2006 / 05 / 03
B 2006 / 05 / 03
A 2006 / 05 / 03
A 2006 / 05 / 03 11 : 29 : 47 11 : 30 : 13
S 2006 / 05 / 03
B 2006 / 05 / 03
A 2006 / 05 / 03 11 : 25 : 41 11 : 28 : 32
A 2006 / 05 / 03
A – Always Recording
It records non-stop and automatically continue recording when interrupted
S – Sensor Recording
It records when the sensor has been triggered
M – Motion Recording
It records when any movement has been detected
B – Button Recording
buttons to move the
▼
13 : 26 : 34
13 : 00 : 01
12 : 00 : 01 13 : 00 : 01
11 : 48 : 37 12 : 00 : 00
11 : 30 : 23 11 : 31 : 18
11 : 28 : 55 11 : 28 : 58
11 : 28 : 33 11 : 28 : 55
11 : 23 : 26 11 : 23 : 30
13 : 26 : 50
13 : 16 : 46
It records when the
REC
record button is pressed
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3. The “” play symbol would appear beside the channel number when you are previewing in
playback mode.
To playback the recording files during the daylight saving period; please select
to find the event that user wants to playback. On the first day and last day of daylight
i
saving only has one record in
time search.
Time search
, so user can’t find the specific playback file in
Event List
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Chapter 3 OSD Navigation Tree
The follow figure is an OSD menu tree map. To call out the OSD menu, press
on the remote control.
MAIN MENU
CAM ER A SEL EC T
VIDEO RECORD
AUD IO RE COR D
AUD IO MU TE
RECORD M O DE
RECORD FRAM ER ATE
VIDEO Q UALITY
REC ORD SCH E DUL E
SUBMENU
HARD DR I VE SET UP
NETWORK SET UP
BACKUP
LANGUAGE SETUP
123 4123 4
123 4
123 4
ON
D1
60
GOO D
ENGLISH
VIDEO RECORD
CAMERA1
PREVIEW
CAMERA2
PREVIEW
CAMERA3
PREVIEW
CAMERA4
PREVIEW
ANAL OG
ON
ANAL OG
ON
ANAL OG
ON
ANAL OG
ON
PASSWO RD SE TUP
PASSWORD SETUP NO
SUPERUSER
USER(NETWORK)
CURR EN T
NEW
CONFIRM
PASSWO RD SE TUP
RECORD SCHEDULE
00 : 00 - 01 : 0 0
01 : 00 - 02 : 0 0
02 : 00 - 03 : 0 0
03 : 00 - 04 : 0 0
04 : 00 - 05 : 0 0
05 : 00 - 06 : 0 0
06 : 00 - 07 : 0 0
07 : 00 - 08 : 0 0
08 : 00 - 09 : 0 0
09 : 00 - 10 : 0 0
10 : 00 - 1 1 : 00
11 : 00 - 12 : 0 0
12 : 00 - 13 : 0 0
SUBMENU
AUTO RECORD
MULTIPLE REM OTE
REMOTE ID
VIDEO SYSTEM
PASSWORD SETUP
VIDEO ADJUSTME N T
TIME SETUP
SENSOR SETUP
MOTION SETUP
AUTO SCAN
PTZ SETUP
HARD DR I VE SET UP
OV E RW RIT E ENAB LE D
HD1 SIZ E 37 G B 78 MB
HD1 U SED 16 G B 219M B 21%
HD1 FO RM AT
NETWORK SET UP
IP MODE
NW ENAB LE
VIDEO PORT
UPG RAD E P OR T
BACKUP
USB BACKUP
DVD BACKUP
ALWAYSREC
ALWAYSREC
ALWAYSREC
ALWAYSREC
ALWAYSREC
ALWAYSREC
ALWAYSREC
ALWAYSREC
ALWAYSREC
ALWAYSREC
ALWAYSREC
ALWAYSREC
ALWAYSREC
OFF
OFF
1
NTSC
NO
STATIC
123 4
500 1
500 5
VIDEO ADJUSTMENT
CAM ER A
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
HUE
SATUR ATION
RESET TO DEFAU LT VALUE
TIME SETUP
DATE
TIME
AUTO SYNC T IM E
TIME ZONE
LAST SYNC TIME
DAYLIGHT S AVING
SENSOR SE TUP
SENSOR RE C TIME
ALARM O UT TIME
CHANN E L - 1
CHANN E L - 2
CHANN E L - 3
CHANN E
VIDEO LOSS ALAR M
MOTION SETUP
MOTION CAMER A
SENSITIVITI Y
MOTION RECORD TIME
AUTO SCAN
AUTO
CHANN E L-1
CHANN E L-2
CHANN E L-3
CHANN E L-4
2007 /03 /0 7
15: 47: 57
OFF
GMT
2007 /03 /0 7
15: 45
L-4
1
050
050
000
024
010 SE C
010 SE C
NOT I NS TALLED
NOT I NS TALLED
NOT I NS TALLED
NOT I NS TALLED
123 4
123 4
HI
010 SE C
OFF
10 SEC
10 SEC
10 SEC
10 SEC
CURR EN T
NEW
CONFIRM
DAYLIGHTSAVING
DAYLIGHTSAVING
START
END
TIME OFFSET
SET NW PASSW ORD
OFF
2007 / 03 / 10
00 : 0 0
2007 / 10 / 09
00 : 0 0
00 : 0 0
PTZ SCAN
CAM ER A
PTZ CONTRO L
PTZ ID
PROTOCOL
BAUD R AT E
AUTO PAN
DWEL L TIME
USB BACK UP
TIME SET
START :
END :
BACK U P CHANN E L
BACK U P SIZ E
BACK U P EXE CUT E
DVD BACKUP
TIME SET
START :
END :
BACK U P CHANN E L
BACK U P SIZ E
BACK U P EXE CUT E
2006 /09 /23 17 :00 :0 2
2006 /09 /26 18 :00 :0 0
73G 89 MB
2006 /09 /23 17 :00 :0 2
2006 /09 /26 18 :00 :0 0
73G 89 MB
1
OFF
000
PELCO- D
240 0
1-1
05 SEC
123 4
123 4
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3.1 Menu Function
If the unit is currently recording the video, user may have to stop video recording to
change the settings. Use remote control to navigate in the OSD menu. The red
frame turns yellow when you are making a selection.
OSD MENU Description
MAIN MENU
CAMERA SELECT
VIDEO RECORD
AUDIO RECORD
AUDIO MUTE
RECORD MODE
RECORD FRAMERATE
VIDEO QUALITY
RECORD SCHEDULE
SUBMENU
HARD DRIVE SETUP
NETWORK SETUP
BACKUP
123 4
123 4
ON
D1
60
GOOD
ENGLISHLANGUAGE
CAMERA SELECT :
Select the camera type(analog or IP camera) and
enable/disable the channel number to display the video
on the surveillance screen
VIDEO RECORD
CAMERA 1
PREVIEW
CAMERA 2
PREVIEW
CAMERA 3
PREVIEW
CAMERA 4
PREVIEW
ANALOG
ON
ANALOG
ON
ANALOG
ON
ANALOG
ON
The IP Camera only supports on EB1704HB
i
DVD.
VIDEO RECORD :
Enable/disable the channel number to record video
The channels which could be recorded should
i
be enabled in the CAMERA SELECT first.
AUDIO RECORD :
Enable/disable audio recording. To record sound, make
sure the audio input device(ex: microphone) is
connected to the unit
AUDIO MUTE :
Enable/disable to hear audio sound. To hear sound,
make sure the unit is connected to an audio output
device (ex: speaker). If user recorded video in audio
mute status, there is no sound when playback
The audio input and output device need to be
i
powered by external power.
RECORD MODE :
Select D1/CIF recording mode
Under D1 mode, the video recording is in full screen
resolution and takes turns from one channel to the next
one when Auto Scan enables. Each channel is
recorded only at a maximum frame rate of 15fps. User
can switch to view the video in full screen or QUAD
screen
Whereas in CIF mode, video recording is at a lower
resolution, but each video is recorded in 30fps/25fps
(NTSC/PAL). User can switch to view the video in full
screen or QUAD screen
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OSD MENU Description
MAIN MENU
CAMERA SELECT
VIDEO RECORD
AUDIO RECORD
AUDIO MUTE
RECORD MODE
RECORD FRAMERATE
VIDEO QUALITY
RECORD SCHEDULE
SUBMENU
HARD DRIVE SETUP
NETWORK SETUP
USB BACKUP
123 4
123 4
ON
D1
60
GOOD
ENGLISHLANGUAGE
RECORD FRAMERATE :
Set the number of frames per second to be recorded.
Refer to the table below for the available record frame
rate settings. The higher the frame rate is, it uses more
hard disk space
Video Standard
Record Mode
D1 60, 20, 4 48, 20, 4
CIF 120, 60, 40, 20, 4 100, 48, 20, 4
VIDEO QUALITY :
Select the video quality setting from BEST, HIGH,
MEDIUM, GOOD, NORMAL or LOW.
BEST – best record quality but less record hours
LOW – longest record hour but quality is ordinary
NORMAL – allows you to record more hours but the
quality of the recorded video is moderate.
NTSC PAL
RECORD SCHEDULE
00 : 00 - 01 : 00
01 : 00 - 02 : 00
02 : 00 - 03 : 00
03 : 00 - 04 : 00
04 : 00 - 05 : 00
05 : 00 - 06 : 00
06 : 00 - 07 : 00
07 : 00 - 08 : 00
08 : 00 - 09 : 00
09 : 00 - 10 : 00
10 : 00 - 11 : 00
11 : 00 - 12 : 00
12 : 00 - 13 : 00
ALWAYS REC
ALWAYS REC
ALWAYS REC
ALWAYS REC
ALWAYS REC
ALWAYS REC
ALWAYS REC
ALWAYS REC
ALWAYS REC
ALWAYS REC
ALWAYS REC
ALWAYS REC
ALWAYS REC
LANGUAGE SETUP :
Select from the available languages
RECORD SCHEDULE:
By default, in 24 hours, the recording schedule is set to
always record every hour. Refer to the table below to
customize the recoding condition
Condition Description
NO REC Disable video recording
ALWAYS REC Record non-stop
MOTION REC
SENSOR REC
BUTTON
REC
Start recording when any movement is
detected
Start recording when the sensor has
triggered
Start recording when the record button
is pressed
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OSD MENU Description
HARD DRIVE SETUP
OVERWRITE ENABLED
HD1 SIZE 156,012MB
HD1 USED 250MB 1%
HDD FORMAT
YES
OVERWRITE ENABLED :
Enable/disable overwriting the earliest record when the
hard disk space runs out. By default, the HDD overwrite
setting is enabled
HDD FORMAT :
For security purpose, you may have to enter the
password to format hard disk
To format hard disk:
1. Use the
▲
and
▼
buttons to go up and
* HD1 SIZE shows the total capacity
of the hard disk.
* HD1 USED shows the amount of
space that has been used.
down and select
or
▼
2. In the
CHECK PASSWORD
or
▼
HDD FORMAT
. Then use the
. Then press
screen, press
▲
and
▼
buttons
to select the security combination number. Repeat
till you key in the last number. Also, user can use
the number button on the remote control to enter
the password. Press
or
button again
▼
to make the selection. To move the selection to the
left and right, use
CHECK PASSWORD
ENTER PASSWORD
▲
and
▼
buttons
3. After entering the last number, the system will
format the hard disk
4. It is done when the “
HDD FORMAT COMPLETED
appears
HARD DRIVE SETUP
OVERWRITE ENABLED
HD1 SIZE 156,012 MB
HD1 USED 0 MB 0%
HDD FORMAT
YES
”
HDD FORMAT COMPLETED
Formatting the hard disk will permanently
delete all the records and can no longer be
retrieved
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OSD MENU Description
NETWORK SETUP
IP MODE
NW ENABLE
VIDEO PORT
UPGARDE PORT
STATIC
123 4
0080
5005
NETWORK SETUP:
Setup the network parameters for the internet or
intranet remote monitor or playback.
IP MODE:
The system provides 3 types of IP setup mode – Static,
DHCP, and PPPOE.
Use
select
1.
▲
IP MODE
▼
buttons to change the selections and press
or
STATIC:
DVR system. Use
up and down and select items, and then press
or
to move left and right to select or enter the
configuration value.
-
IP ADDRESS:
which a real IP addresses give from ISP to DVR
system.
i
-
SUBNET:
network and how many bits provide room for
host addresses. Enter the subnet mask of the IP
address which user has assigned to DVR
system.
-
GATEWAY:
passageway to internet. Enter the network
gateway IP address
-
DNS:
names (such as www.abb.com.tw) to
addresses. Enter the IP address of DNS if it is
available.
MAC ADDRESS:
-
need to enter the MAC address.
-
When all parameters are set, select the
CHANGE
NETWORK INFORMATION
IP ADDRESS
SUB NET
GATEWAY
DNS
MAC ADDRESS
CHANGE
and
▼
buttons to go up and down and
, and then press
to make a selection.
▼
. Use
▲
and
Assigns a constant IP address for the
▲
and
to make selection. Use
▼
▼
buttons to go
▼
and
Assign a constant IP address
Do Not assign the DVR to 1.0.0.0 network
segment. It will cause the DVR can not
access to Internet due to the un-recognize
to 1.0.0.0 IP segment.
It is a
bitmask used to identify the sub
A network device act as a
Domain Name Server translates domain
Only for user information. Don’t
.
to confirm the configuration
192.168.153.100
255.255.255.255
192.168.153.254
192.168.153.1
00.00.00.00.00.00
▼
IP
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OSD MENU Description
NETWORK SETUP
IP MODE
NW ENABLE
VIDEO PORT
UPGARDE PORT
DHCP
123 4
80
5005
DHCP:
server to DVR system. Use
buttons to go up and down and select
then press
The DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration
i
Protocol) is a set of rules used by a
communications device (such as a
computer, router or networking adaptor) to
allow the device to request and get an
Internet address from a server which has a
list of addresses available for assignment
The DVR system will try to get an IP address from
the DHCP server. A message window will show up
as below:
GET IP NOW! WAITING...
When DVR system gets an IP address from DHCP
server, the information will display as below:
NETWORK INFORMATION
IP ADDRESS
SUB NET
GATEWAY
DNS
MAC ADDRESS
If system didn’t get any network information, it
means that get IP from DHCP server fail.
NETWORK INFORMATION
IP ADDRESS
SUB NET
GATEWAY
DNS
MAC ADDRESS
2.
PPPOE:
network protocol for encapsulating PPP 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. Use
down and select
to make selection. A message window will show up
as below:
Assign the IP address by local DHCP
or
▲
and
DHCP
to make selection.
▼
▼
, and
192.168.153.100
255.255.255.255
192.168.153.254
192.168.153.1
00.00.00.00.00.00
000.000.000.000
000.000.000.000
000.000.000.000
000.000.000.000
00.00.00.00.00.00
Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet is a
▲
and
PPPOE
▼
buttons to go up and
, and then press
or
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OSD MENU Description
NETWORK SETUP
IP MODE
NW ENABLE
VIDEO PORT
UPGARDE PORT
STATIC
123 4
0080
5005
GET IP NOW! WAITING...
When DVR system get an IP address, the
information will display as below:
NETWORK INFORMATION
IP ADDRESS
SUB NET
GATEWAY
DNS
MAC ADDRESS
CHANGE
If system didn’t get any network information, it
means that get IP from PPPOE server fail.
NETWORK INFORMATION
IP ADDRESS
SUB NET
GATEWAY
DNS
MAC ADDRESS
Please go to 8.1.1.5 Network Setup # PPPOE
i
to setup PPPOE account and password for
connecting to PPPOE server.
NW ENABLE:
Allow internet remote user to playback or monitor the
channels. Without enabling the network function, the
channels cannot be playback or monitor from remote
site.
F 1 is Channel 1 F 2 is Channel 2
i
F 3 is Channel 3 F 4 is Channel 4
Use
select
▲
NW ENABLE
press
Use
▲
values and press
and
or
and
000.000.000.000
000.000.000.000
192.168.153.254
192.095.000.001
00.00.00.00.00.00
000.000.000.000
000.000.000.000
000.000.000.000
000.000.000.000
00.00.00.00.00.00
▼
buttons to go up and down and
(network enable), and then
▼
and
▼
buttons to change the selections
or
to move to the selection
▼
to confirm.
▼
.
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OSD MENU Description
NETWORK SETUP
IP MODE
NW ENABLE
VIDEO PORT
UPGARDE PORT
STATIC
123 4
0080
5005
VIDEO PORT:
A port for the remote connection. Any port can be
assigned as a video port, except the ports already used
by the network services. The default video port is 80.
Use
select
▲
VIDEO PORT
to move to the selection
▼
buttons to change the selections values and press
or
UPGRADE PORT:
A port for the remote update DVR system firmware.
Any port can be assigned as an upgrade port, except
the ports are already used by the network services. The
default upgrade port is 5005.
firmware, please contact your local dealer.
Please DO NOT cut off the power of the DVR
i
system while the firmware is upgrading. Power
failure will cause the permanent damage of
the DVR system.
and
to confirm.
▼
▼
buttons to go up and down and
▲
or
and
, and then press
. Use
For Upgrading DVR
▼
and
▼
BAKCUP
USB BACKUP
DVD BACKUP
Use
select
and
▲
UPGRADE PORT
to move to the selection
▼
and
▼
buttons to go up and down and
▲
or
and
, and then press
. Use
▼
▼
buttons to change the selections values and press
or
to confirm.
▼
BACKUP:
To backup recorded file by USB or DVD-RW. Use
▲
and
▼
buttons to go up and down and select
backup device.
USB BACKUP:
Using USB device (ex. Pen drive) to backup partial
recorded video and playback on PC.
▲
Use
select
Use
▲
and
USB BACKUP
▼
and
and
press
1. Select the
▼
buttons to go up and down and
, and then press
to move left and right. And, use
▼
▼
buttons to change the value and
or
to confirm.
▼
START TIME
and
END TIME
.
or
.
▼
2. Select the channels which user wants to backup.
3. And then, select
BACKUP EXECUTE
to start
backup video to the USB device.
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OSD MENU Description
USB BAKCUP
TIME SET
START
END : 2006 / 05 / 05 13 : 08 : 13
BACKUP CHANNEL
BACKUP SIZE
BACKUP EXECUTE
: 2006 / 05 / 04 10 : 00 : 01
123 4
89MB
USAGE OF USB WILL STOP NETWORK
FUNCTIONS!
YES(SELECT)/ NO(MENU)
BACKUP EXECUTE
80%
DVD BAKCUP
TIME SET
START
END : 2006 / 05 / 05 13 : 08 : 13
BACKUP CHANNEL
BACKUP SIZE
BACKUP EXECUTE
: 2006 / 05 / 04 10 : 00 : 01
123 4
89MB
USB REMAINDER SIZE
820MB
4. When backup is done, press any key to back to main
menu.
5. To view the backup file, using playback application
that is including in backup file.(also see
-
Remember to plug in the USB device
i
before starting to backup.
-
The DVR system doesn’t supply the power
4.3)
to external hard disk. Therefore, the
external hard disk must be power supplied
by self.
-
The backup file will include a playback
application.
DVD BACKUP:
To backup the recorded files on DVD-ROM by
DVD-RW. There are some matter needing attentions
that show as following:
- The maximum backup file is 4.2G for each
DVD±R/DVD-RW
- The maximum events size for backup is 4096 events
for each DVD±R/DVD-RW
- Each backup recorded file is limited to 2G
- The DVD-ROM drive write speed is 1x
- When the DVD+RW disk is reuse, the old backup file
will be deleted
- Doesn’t support multi-section.
- Doesn’t support CD-ROM/CD-RW disk
- Direct play backup file from DVD±R/DVD-RW is not
recommended
DVD-ROM Disk and Speed Supported:
Type Speed
DVD+R 18x, 16x, 12x, 8x, 6x, 4x, 2.4x
DVD-R 18x, 16x, 12x, 8x, 6x,4x, 2x, 1x
DVD+RW 8x, 6x, 4x, 3.3x, 2.4x
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OSD MENU Description
DVD BAKCUP
TIME SET
START
END : 2006 / 05 / 05 13 : 08 : 13
BACKUP CHANNEL
BACKUP SIZE
BACKUP EXECUTE
: 2006 / 05 / 04 10 : 00 : 01
123 4
89MB
How to Backup:
Use
select
Use
▲
USB BACKUP
▼
▲
and
and
▼
buttons to go up and down and
, and then press
and
▼
to move left and right. And, use
▼
buttons to change the value and
or
.
▼
press
or
to confirm.
▼
1. Place DVD-ROM disk into DVD-ROM drive
2. Select the
START TIME
and
END TIME
.
3. Select the channels which user wants to backup.
4. And then, select
BACKUP EXECUTE
to start
backup video to the DVD-ROM disk.
USAGE OF USB WILL STOP NETWORK
FUNCTIONS!
YES(SELECT)/ NO(MENU)
BACKUP EXECUTE
USB REMAINDER SIZE
80%
820MB
SUBMENU
AUTO RECORD
MULTIPLE REMOTE
REMOTE ID
VIDEO SYSTEM
PASSWORD SETUP
VIDEO ADJUSTMENT
TIME SETUP
SENSOR SETUP
MOTION SETUP
AUTO SCAN
PTZ SETUP
OFF
OFF
1
NTSC
5. When backup is done, press any key to back to
main menu.
6. To view the backup file, using playback application
that is including in backup file.(also see
4.3)
AUTO RECORD :
Enable/disable auto continue recording when
interrupted (i.e., power breakdown, video playback or
configuration setup). It continue recording after 10
second of idleness. This is applicable in Always Record
mode.
MUTLIPLE REMOTE:
Enable/disable multiple DVR system remote control.
When user has more than one DVR system, user can
use MULTIPLE REMOTE function to control all DVR
system by single remote control.
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OSD MENU Description
SUBMENU
AUTO RECORD
MULTIPLE REMOTE
REMOTE ID
VIDEO SYSTEM
PASSWORD SETUP
VIDEO ADJUSTMENT
TIME SETUP
SENSOR SETUP
MOTION SETUP
AUTO SCAN
PTZ SETUP
OFF
OFF
1
NTSC
REMOTE ID:
Assign the ID number for multiple DVR system remote
controls. When there are more than one DVR systems,
user can enable
then assign
user can just use one remote control to control all DVR
system by pressing
multiple DVR systems, press
(remote ID number) on the remote control.
VIDEO SYSTEM:
DVR system will auto detect the video system and
display
MULTIPLE REMOTE
REMOTE ID
to each DVR system. Then,
REMOTE ID
function, and
. To remote control
FN
and number key
PASSWORD SETUP
PASSWORD SETUP NO
SUPERUSER
USER(NETWORK)
PASSWORD SETUP :
Enable/disable full system password protection. This
would prevent unauthorized user to stop video
recording, change system settings and formatting the
hard disk.
Use the number button on the remote control to enter
the password. Or use
and
button to the select the security
▲
combination number. Press
and
▼
or
or
button to
▼
confirm.
SUPERUSER:
Superuser has the authority of formatting hard disk,
changing system settings, remote monitor the DVR
system and changes the system settings. The factory
default password is 111111.
CURRENT
NEW
CONFIRM
PASSWORD SETUP
USER(NETWORK):
The login account for remote connection through the
internet. User account only can view and playback
recorded video by Web viewer (ex: Internet Explorer),
but no authority to change the DVR system’s setting.
The factory default password is 111111.
CURRENT
NEW
CONFIRM
PASSWORD SETUP
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OSD MENU Description
VIDEO ADJUSTMENT
CAMERA
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
HUE
SATURATION
RESET TO DEFAULT VALUE
1
050
050
000
024
NO
VIDEO ADJUSTMENT :
Select the camera number and set to adjust the video
brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation value.
TIME SETUP
DATE
TIME
AUTO SYNC TIME
TIME ZONE
LAST SYNC TIME
DAYLIGHT SAVING
2007 / 03 / 12
15 : 45 : 57
OFF
GMT
2007 / 03 / 12
12 : 00 : 00
TIME SETUP:
Setup system date, time, daylight saving, and enable
auto synchronize time through network.
DATE :
Set the current date
TIME :
Set the current time
AUTO SYNC TIME:
Enable/disable time synchronization automatically
through network. The DVR system will auto
synchronize time from NTP servers. The first time
synchronize will be 6 hours later after system power up.
When the daylight saving is enabling, the auto time
synchronization will be stopped.
- User need to setup the NTP server’s URL
i
or IP address. Please go to
8.1.1.1 System
Setting #(3) NTP Setting to setup the NTP
server.
- If the NTP server doesn’t setup, the auto
synchronize time function will not work
correctly.
TIME ZONE:
Select the time synchronization time zone. The time
zone will base on GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) time
zone.
DAYLIGHT SAVING
DAYLIGHT SAVING
START
END
TIME OFFSET
OFF
2007 / 03 /10
00 : 00
2007 / 10 /09
00 : 00
00 : 00
LAST SYNC TIME:
Display the latest time synchronization date and time.
DAYLIGHT SAVING:
To enable/disable daylight saving function.
START:
Setup daylight start up date and time.
END:
Setup daylight stop date and time.
TIME OFFSET:
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.
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OSD MENU Description
SENSOR SETUP
SENSOR REC TIME
ALARM OUT TIME
CHANNEL - 1
CHANNEL - 2
CHANNEL - 3
CHANNEL - 4
VIDEO LOSS ALARM
010 SEC
010 SEC
NOT INSTALLED
NOT INSTALLED
NOT INSTALLED
NOT INSTALLED
123 4
SENSOR REC TIME :
Set the amount of time (in second) to start record when
the sensor has triggered
ALARM OUT TIME :
Set the amount of time (in second) to continue sending
the alarm once triggered
CHANNEL 1~4 :
Customize the initial state of the attached sensor. Refer
to the table below to customize the sensor state
Condition Description
NOT
INSTALLED
NORMAL
OPEN
NORMAL
CLOSE
Indicates that there is no sensor
connected
Indicates that the initial state of the
sensor is normal open. Video recording
initiates when there is a changes in the
sensor state
Indicates that the initial state of the
sensor is normal close. Video recording
initiates when there is a changes in the
sensor state
MOTION SETUP
MOTION CAMERA
SENSITIVITIY
MOTION RECORD TIME
AUTO SCAN
AUTO SCAN
CHANNEL - 1
CHANNEL - 2
CHANNEL - 3
CHANNEL - 4
1 2 3 4
L
010 SEC
OFF
10 SEC
10 SEC
10 SEC
10 SEC
VIDEO LOSS ALARM:
The DVR system will buzzer when channel video loss.
MOTION CAMERA :
Enable/disable the channel number to detect motion.
SENSITIVITY :
Set the sensitivity level. The sensitivity is from H (High),
9~ 2 and L (Low).
MOTION RECORD TIME :
Set the amount of time (in second) to record when
motion is detected.
AUTO SCAN :
Enable/disable auto cycle switch to display the next
channel when in full screen preview. User can set
different switch time for each channel. The time range
is from 5 ~30 seconds.
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OSD MENU Description
PTZ SCAN
CAMERA
PTZ CONTROL
PTZ ID
PROTOCOL
BAUD RATE
AUTO PAN
DWELL TIME
1
OFF
000
PELCO-D
2400
1-1
05 SEC
PTZ SETUP:
To enable PTZ camera control by remote control and
setup PTZ camera parameters.
1. Press
SETUP
2. Use the
select the item and change the parameter value.
3. Use
.
▼
▲
or
and select
and
▼
▼
button to enter the configure
SUBMENU
▼
to go up and down to
→
PTZ
mode. Press
or
▲
button to confirm
the selection.
CAMERA:
Select the channel of PTZ camera. If the PTZ camera
is connecting on channel 1, then select the camera 1
for PTZ video to be display on channel 1.
PTZ CONTROL:
To enable/disable PTZ camera can be controlled by
remote control at local site.
PTZ ID:
Assign an ID to PTZ camera. The ID range is from 001
to 255 but is limiting by protocol of PTZ camera. Please
refer to your PTZ camera user’s manual for more detail
of PTZ ID assignment.
We suggest assigning PTZ camera ID star
i
from 5 to avoid conflict with ID of camera
channels.
PROTOCOL:
Select the protocol of PTZ camera. The protocol will be
differenced that depends on the brand of PTZ camera.
The DVR system currently supports 2 protocols ─
PELCO-D and PELCO-P. Please refer to your PTZ
camera user manual to make sure which protocol is
using for.
BAUD RATE:
To setup the baud rate of PTZ camera. For more detail,
please refer to your PTZ camera’s user manual.
AUTO PAN:
Select the preset number to assign an auto move
direction for the PTZ camera. For example: 1-3 means
the PTZ camera will auto move from preset position 1,
2 and 3.
DWELL TIME:
Set a time that how long the IP PTZ camera stays in
that position before it moves to the next one.
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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. You may plug in the pen drive
or external hard disk now.
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4.3 Running the USB Playback Console
To run the application, click the icon on the PC desktop
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(17)
(16) (15) (14)
Name Function
(1) Video playback screen
To select the video file for playing. The playback application
supports *.dvr and *.avf file.
(2) Open File
- DVR Recorded File (HD): To playback the recorded video from
the hard disk which was recording video on the DVR system.
(Also see
4.3.2)
- Backup File(.dvr): The file is backup and save in *.dvr file
format. (Also see
4.3.3)
- Backup File(.avf): The file is backup and save in *.avf file format.
The recorded video backup to pen drive and DVR-ROM is in *.avf
format.
(12)
(13)
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Name Function
Select the event you want to playback. The event list only available
when user select to playback in DVR Recorded File(HD).
(3) Event List
(4) 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.
(5) Segment Keep a portion of the recorded video (see also 4.3.1)
(6) Output Save the segmented file in *.mpg or *.avi format (see also 4.3.1).
(7) Snapshot Capture and save the image either in *.jpg or *.bmp format
(8) Print Print the image
(9) HDD Backup To call out HDD Backup application. (See Chapter 5)
(10) iEnhance To call out iEnhance application. ( See Chapter 7)
(11) Watermark To call out ImageVerification application. (See Chapter 6)
(12) Status Bar Display the recorded date, time and play speed.
(13) Progress Bar Show the progress of the file being played. You may move the bar
to seek at any location of the track.
Begin: Move at the beginning of the recorded video file.
Previous: Go back to the previous frame by frame.
Slower: Play the recorded video file at the speed of 1/2X, 1/4X, or
1/8X.
(14) Playback
Controller
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 by frame.
End: Go to the end of the recorded video file.
(15) Split Screen Mode Select from different screen view to playback the recorded video file
of the entire camera or one camera on screen.
Exit/ Minimize the application or chose Cancel to go back to the
application
(16) Exit
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Name Function
(17) Sound /Sound bar
Turn on and off the sound
Increase and decrease the volume
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 Output 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, the File Select window appears. Select the event that user wants to
play and click OK.
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.
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When open the backup video file, just locate the where backup file
i
folder is.
4. And then, Playback Date/Time Selection window appears. Select the date
and time and click OK.
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Chapter 5 Backup Recorded Video File
5.1 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
5.2 Familiarizing with HDD Backup Application
(2)
(1)
Name Function
(1) All recorded video
events list
(2)
(3) Progress bar
(4) Source Disk To select the hard disk drive
No.: the list order number
Record: the record type(see also
Begin Time: the beginning of record time
End Time: the end of record time
Display first frame of each recorded channel video which user had
selected.
Show the progress of the event being played. User may move the
bar to seek at any location of the track
(9)(10)
Chapter 2.3.1)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
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Name Function
(5) Target Path To locate on where user want to save the file
(6) Event (%) Display the backup progress rate of event in percentage
(7) Total (%) Display the total backup progress rate in percentage
(8) Stop Stop backup progress
(9) Start Start backup progress
(10) Select All
Select all listed recorded video events. Click the check box again to
cancel for selecting all events.
5.3 To Backup Recorded Video File
1. Please have the hard disk which was recording video on the DVR system
install on your PC or using external USB enclosure to connect to your PC.
2. To run the HDD Backup application, click the HDD Backup button on USB
Playback Application main interface.
3. Click Browse in Source Disk to locate the recorded video file.
4. And then, the Select Disk windows will appear as below:
5. Select the hard disk drive from Select Disk windows. All available hard disk
will list on the Select Disk windows with size and name
6. Select the hard disk drive and click OK
7. And then, all the recorded video files will list out.
8. Select the event which user wants to backup. Or mark the Select All to select
all listed recorded video event
9. Locate on where user wants to save the backup file
10. Click St art to process backup
11. To stop the backup progress, click Stop
12. To play the backup file, see
4.3.3.
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Chapter 6 ImageVerification
Image Verification is a watermark-checking program to identify the authenticity of a
saved image (e.g. by snapshot). This program can only verify uncompressed bmp
image files.
6.1 To Run the ImageVerification
1. To run the ImageVerification application, click the
Playback Console main interface.
2. In the ImageVerification screen, click Load Source Image and locate the
image source.
3. Click Verify Image to begin the process.
4. Check the result in the Processed Image screen. If the picture is unmodified,
the image in the Source Image and Processed Image screen would be
exactly the same. If the picture is being modified, a warning dialog box would
prompt and the modified area is highlighted.
Watermark
button on USB
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Chapter 7 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.
(16)
(17)
(18)
(19)
(20)
(21)
(22)
(23)
(24)
(25)
(1) (2) (4)(3) (5) (6)
(8)(7)
Name 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.
Previous: Go back to the previous frame.
Rewind: Wind back the video file.
Pause: Temporary stop playing the video file.
Play: Play the video file.
Faster: Play the video file at the speed of 2x, 4x, or 8x.
Next: Go to the next frame.
End: Go to the end of the video file.
(15)
(14)
(13)
(12)
(11)
(10)
(9)
(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.
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Name Function
(12) Noise Reduce Adjust the softness and repair the damaged colours.
(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.
(15) Picture
Adjustment
(16) Original Screen Display the original state of the image.
(17) Temporary
Setting Block
(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
(20) iStable To reduce the jolt in the recorded video.(also see Chapter 7.1)
(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
(23) Delete Permanently remove the selected setting in the temporary setting
(24) Load Setting Call the saved settings.
(25) Save Setting Store the settings in the temporary setting block.
Adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Hue and Gamma.
Display the sample settings. Click the sample to apply the setting
on the current video.
to seek at any location of the track.
block.
block.
7.1 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 windows will show up.
4. Select the smoothness level –
1(Low), 2, 3, 4, and 5(High).
The default value is 3.
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 windows. The original video
on the right side of window and
the stabilized video on the left side of window.
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Chapter 8 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 you 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.
For Windows 2000, click Yes when the Security Warning dialog box appears.
For Windows XP, click Install when the Internet Explorer - Security Warning dialog
box appears.
For Window Vista, please make sure that use administrator account to run browser.
To switch to administrator account, go to Start → Internet Explorer → Run as
administrator. 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 User ID (Superuser or User) and password (default password
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is 111111) and select the type of network. Superuser has the authority to remote
setup the DVR system configuration on Web Viewer.
Changing the Superuser and User default password is strongly
i
recommended.
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8.1 Familiarizing the Web Viewer Buttons
Right-clicking on the Web Viewer video screen, enables you to start video
recording, change video quality, switch camera and enable/disable DirectDraw.
Name Function
(1) DirectDraw Enhance the video quality.
i
(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
(5) Split screen view To view all cameras on screen simultaneously.
(6) Record Start to record the video of the selected camera in AVI format.
(7) Remote Console Initiate Remote Console. It allows you to control DVR server (see
(8) Remote setup Change the DVR server settings (see also Chapter 8.1.1).
Not all graphic cards can support this function. If you can not see the screen display
correctly or screen is messed, please check with VGA card vendor.
screen to switch to different camera view.
Directly click screen to select the channel that user wants to record
and press Record button.
Chapter 8.2).
also
i
(9) PTZ Control Initiate PTZ camera controller(see also Chapter 8.3)
(10) Snapshot Capture and save the screen shot in *.bmp format.
(11) Full screen Use the entire area of the screen to only display the video.
Only Superuser has the authority to remote setup DVR system.
To return, Right click the mouse or press ESC on the keyboard.
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Name Function
(12) Select cameras 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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8.1.1 To Setup Remote System Setting
Click OK to exit and save the setting and Cancel to exit without saving the setting.
The setting here applies to Remote DVR system only.
- After changed the DVR system setting, refresh your web browser in
i
8.1.1.1 System Setup
order to apply the new setting to the DVR system.
- Only the superuser has the authority to change remote DVR system
settings.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(1) Auto Scan
Enable/disable auto cycle switch to display the next channel when in full screen
preview. User can set different switch time for each channel. The time range is
from 5 ~30 seconds.
(2) Audio mute
Enable/disable to hear audio sound of local DVR. To hear sound, make sure the
unit is connected to an audio output device (ex: speaker). If user recorded video
in audio mute status, there is no sound when playback
(3) NTP Setting
Setup the time auto synchronization.
- Enable NTP
Enable/disable time synchronization automatically through network. The
DVR system will auto synchronize time from NTP servers which user has
entered in following server 1 and server 2 column. The first time synchronize
will be 6 hours later after system power up.
i
- TIME ZONE:
Select the time synchronization time zone. The time zone will base on GMT
When the daylight saving is enabling, the auto time synchronization
will be stopped.
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(Greenwich Mean Time) time zone.
- Server 1/Server 2
Fill in the network time server URL or IP address (clock.stdtime.gov.tw or
time.stdtime.gov.tw)
(4) DLS
Setup daylight saving settings.
- Enable DLS
To enable/disable daylight saving function.
- START
Setup daylight start up date and time.
- END
Setup daylight stop date and time.
- TIME OFFSET
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.
8.1.1.2 Camera Setup
(1)
(2)
(4)
(1) Camera
(3)
Select the camera that user wants to set up.
(2) Preview Enable
Enable/disable the camera channel to display the video on the surveillance
screen
(3) Network Audio Enable
Enable/disable the audio sound record when recording the video through
network.
(4) Select the Camera attribute
- Analog Camera
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i. V ideo Adjustment
Select the camera and adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Hue and
Saturation of the selected camera.
ii. Default Value
Set the video value back to default
- IP Camera(only support for EB1704HB DVD)
i. Protocol / Resolution
When the camera is an IP camera, select the protocol and resolution of
IP camera.
ii. IP
Fill in the IP address and connection port
of IP camera.
iii. URL Command
If the IP camera has a URL address
instead IP address, user can enter the
URL address for IP camera connection.
iv. ID
If the IP camera has setup the authority
security for accessing, please fill the
login ID account in here.
v. Password
Fill the password for accessing IP
camera.
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8.1.1.3 Record Setup
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(1) Record Select
Enable/disable the channel number to record video
The channels which could be recorded should be enabled in the
i
CAMERA SELECT first.
(2) Audio Record CH
Enable/disable channel number audio recording. To record sound, make sure
the microphone is connected to the unit
(3) Record Mode
Select D1/CIF recording mode. Under D1 mode, the resolution of video
recording is 720 x 480/720 x576. Each channel is recorded at a maximum frame
rate of 15fps. You can switch to view the video in single full screen or 4 split
screen. Whereas in CIF mode, video recording is at resolution of 360 x 240/360
x 288, but each video is recorded in 30fps/25fps (NTSC/PAL).
(4) Record Frame Rate
Set the number of frames per second to be recorded. Refer to the table below
for the available record frame rate settings. The higher the frame rate is, it uses
more hard disk space
Video Standard
Record Mode
D1 60, 20, 4 48, 20, 4
CIF 120, 60, 40, 20, 4 100, 48, 20, 4
NTSC PAL
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(5) Video Quality
Select the video quality setting from BEST, HIGH, MEDIUM, GOOD, NORMAL
or LOW.
(6) Auto Record
Enable/disable continue auto recording when interrupted (i.e., power
breakdown, video playback or configuration setup). It continue recording after
10 second of idleness. This is applicable in Always Record mode under
schedule setting.
(7) Disk Overwrite Enable
Enable/disable replacing the earliest record when the hard disk space runs out.
By default, the HDD overwrite setting is enabled
(8) Motion Detection
- Motion Camera
Enable/disable the channel number to detect motion.
- Motion Record Time
Set the amount of time (in second) to record when a motion has detected.
- Sensitivity
Set the sensitivity level. The sensitivity is from high, 9~ 2 and low.
8.1.1.4 Alarm/Sensor Setup
(1)
(2)
(3)
(1) Alarm Setup
- Mail Alarm Enable
Enable/disable alarm sending mail when alarm has triggered or motion has
detected.
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- Alarm Out Time
The Motion Detection must be enabled first, the alarm sending mail
will send out the mail when detect motion.
Set the amount of time (in second) to continue sending the alarm once
activated
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(2) Sensor Setup
- Sensor Status
Customize the initial state of the attached sensor for every camera. Refer to
the table below to customize the sensor state.
Not installed: Indicates that there is no sensor connected
Normal open: Indicates that the initial state of the sensor is normal open.
Video recording initiate when there is a changes in the
Normal close: Indicates that the initial state of the sensor is normal close.
- Sensor Record Time
Set the amount of time (in second) to record after the sensor has been
triggered
(3) E-Mail Setup
- SMTP
Enter the SMTP server IP
- User ID & Password
Enter User ID and Password for e-mail server user identification
- From
Enter the sender e-mail address
- To
The recipient e-mail address and separate it with a semicolon
sensor state
Video recording initiate when there is a changes in the
sensor state
- Subject
Enter the message title
- Message
Type the message
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8.1.1.5 Network Setup
(1) (2)
(1) IP Mode
- Static IP
Assign a fixed and global IP address for the DVR system
IP: Assign a constant IP address which real IP addresses from ISP.
(3)
Mask: Enter the subnet mask of the IP address which user has assigned to
DVR system.
It is a bitmask used to tell how many bits in an octet(s) identify the
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subnetwork, and how many bits provide room for host addresses.
Gateway: Enter the network gateway IP address
DNS: Domain Name Server translates domain names (such as
www.abb.com.tw) to IP addresses. It will translate the domain name into IP
address when DVR system request.
- DHCP
Assign the IP address by local DHCP server to DVR system.
The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a set of rules
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used by a communications device (such as a computer, router or
networking adaptor) to allow the device to request and get an
Internet address from a server which has a list of addresses
available for assignment.
- PPPOE
Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet is a network protocol for encapsulating
PPP frames in Ethernet frames. It is used mainly with ADSL services.
User ID & Password: fill in the user account and password that user applied
from your ISP for PPPOE connection.
(2) Server Port
A port is using for the remote connection. Any port can be assigned as a server
port, except the ports already used by the network services.
(3) DDNS
DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service) is a data query service mainly used on
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the Internet for translating domain names into Internet addresses. Users can
register their own domain name on http://www.ddns.avers.com.tw. (See
Appendix A)
- Domain Name
Enter the domain name that user wanted.
- Auth Key
A password use to access DDNS to register the domain name. MAC address
of the DVR system is the key for user to register the domain name on
AVerMedia DDNS web site. To find MAC address of your DVR system, follow
the steps below:
1. In OSD menu, select NETWORK
IP MODE
NW ENABLE
VIDEO PORT
UPGARDE PORT
STATIC
123 4
0080
5005
NETWORK SETUP
SETUP
2. Select any one of IP mode
3. A NETWORK INFORMATION windows
will show up
4. MAC address of DVR system is display
as shown
8.1.1.6 Password Change
Click Remote setup button on Web Viewer main interface, and then, click User
button to call out the Password Change interface.
(1)
(2)
(1) Superuser
Change the remote accessing password of super user. Superuser has the
authority to remote setup the DVR system configuration on Web Viewer.
- Password
Enter the new password
- Password Confirm
Re-enter password to confirm
(2) User
Change the remote accessing password of user
- Password
Enter the new password
- Password Confirm
Re-enter password to confirm
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8.2 Familiarizing the Remote Console Buttons
(12)
(11)
(10)
(13)
(1) (3) (7)(6)(5)(4)
(2)
Name Function
(9)
(8)
(1) Exit Close the Remote Console.
(2) Audio button Enable/disable the sound.
(3) Split Screen Mode Select from six (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 9, 16, and 13 split screen
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mode.
(4) Record Start/stop video recording.
(5) Network Enable/disable remote system access. This feature allows you to
access EB DVR server from a remote location via internet
connection.
(6) Setup Configure the Remote Console setting. (see also Chapter 8.2.1)
(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
(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.
Chapter 8.4)
(11) Snapshot Capture and save the screen shot either in *.jpg or *.bmp format.
(12) 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.
(13) DirectDraw Enable/disable DirectDraw function
Direct Draw function supports for certain VGA card. For more information, please
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contact your VGA card vendor.
8.2.1 To Setup Remote Console Setting
Click Setup button to call out the System Setting windows. Click OK to exit and
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save the setting and Cancel to exit without saving the setting.
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(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.
To add network storage, the Internet storage drive/folder must be
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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”.
(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.
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8.3 Familiarizing the WebViewer PTZ Buttons
Name Function
(1) Direction buttons
(2) Zoom +/- Zoom in and out the image.
(3) Select PTZ
(4) Focus +/- Adjust the focus manually to produce clear image.
(5) Camera preset
position number
Adjust and position the focal point of the PTZ camera. Click the center to
pan automatically.
Choose to enable/disable the PTZ camera. In the Select PTZ dialog
box, Select column, click to enable/disable viewing and controlling the
PTZ camera.
Click OK to exit and save the setting and Cancel to exit without saving
the setting.
Move the PTZ camera to the preset point. The reset point (1~9) is based
on the user has setup by remote control at local site.
8.4 Using the Remote Playback
To use this feature, first you need to select the source of the file. Click the Playback
button. And then, 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 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 16 represent the camera number.
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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 8.3.2).
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(13)
(12)
(11)
(10)
(9)
(8)
(7)
(2) (4)(3) (5) (6)
(1)
Name Function
(1) Split Screen Mode
- If there are only 4 cameras, you won’t be able to switch to 9, 16, and 13 split screen
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(2) Progress bar Show the progress of the file being played. You may move the bar
(3) Hour Buttons Select and click to playback the recorded video file on the specific
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(4) Playback Control
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.
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.
Buttons
Select from six (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.
to seek at any location of the track.
time frame.
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 ½x, ¼x, or ⅛x.
Rewind: Wind back the 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 video file.
(5) Date Select the date on the calendar and the time from 00 to 23 to
where to start playing the recorded video file.
The numbers from 00 to 23 represent the time in 24-hour clock. The numbers from 01
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to 16 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.
(6) Preview Switch to Preview/Playback mode.
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Name Function
(7) Playback Switch to Playback mode. This allows you to view the recorded
video file.
(8) Status bar Display the record date, time, HDD capacity in preview mode and
play speed in playback mode.
(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) Output Save the segmented file in *.mpg, *.avi, or *.dvr format (see also
Chapter 8.3.1.1).
(11) Segment Keep a portion of the recorded video you want (see also Chapter
8.3.1.1).
(12) Snapshot Capture and save the screen shot either in *.jpg or *.bmp format.
(13) Full screen View in Playback-compact mode. To return, press the right button
of the mouse or ESC on the keyboard.
8.4.1.1 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.
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)(7)(4)(6)(5)
8.4.2 Familiarizing the Download and Playback Buttons
(8
(1) (3)
Name Function
(1) Progress bar Show the progress of the file being played. You may move the bar to
seek at any location of the track.
(2) Playback
Control Buttons
(3) Date Open other file.
(4) Output Save the segmented file in *.mpg or *.avi format.
(5) Print Print the screen shot.
(6) Save Save the screen shot either in *.jpg or *.bmp format and video in *.dvr
Begin: Move at the beginning of the 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 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 video file.
format.
(2)
(7) Segment Keep a portion of the recorded video you want. You may follow the
instruction in
Chapter 8.3.1.1.
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Chapter 9 Using Handy Viewer to Access
DVR server
Users can use a mobile phone to access the NV DVR through Internet. Make sure
your mobile phone support IE browser and is connected to the internet. To access
the NV 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.
9.1 Using PDA Viewer to Access NV DVR Server
Users can also use a PDA to access the NV 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
9.1.1 To install PDA Viewer thru ActiveSync
1. Connect your PDA to your PC. Place the CD into
the CD-ROM drive then click Install PDA Viewer.
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.
4. When you are prompted, click Yes to install the
application using the default directory.
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5. When done, click OK.
9.1.2 To install PDA Viewer from the Internet
Make sure you are connected to the internet.
1. Open the web browser and enter the server IP.
Then click the hyperlink Download
PDA-Viewer.
2. When the Download dialog box appears,
enable Open file after download and click
Yes.
After the installation, the PDA-Viewer icon will
appear in the Programs list.
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9.1.3 To Use the PDA Viewer
1. Run the PDA-Viewer in the Programs.
2. Familiarizing the PDA Viewer buttons.
(2)
(1)
(10)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(9)
(8)
Name Function
(1) Connect Hook up to the NV 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.
(6)
(7)
User can playback the recorded video from remote DVR server in PDA
viewer.(see
(2) Split Screen
Mode
(3) About Display the PDA-Viewer software version.
(4) Minimize Reduce the size to taskbar.
(5) Exit Close the PDA-Viewer.
(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
Select between 2 screen display types. It also allows you to switch and
view different camera number or channels.
Adjust and position the focal point of the PTZ camera.
Chapter 8.6.4)
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3. To change the video quality, enable/disable audio, and select to display different
camera, tap on the video screen longer the pop up menu will appear.
9.1.4 To Playback in PDA Viewer
1. Run the PDA-Viewer in the Programs.
2. Hook up to the NV 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:
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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,
Trigger)
9.2 Using Java-Viewer to Access DVR Server
Using the mobile phone within Symbian Smart Phone OS to access the NV 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
JAVA Viewer program that it can be downloading it from the DVR server through
the internet.
To install JAVA-Viewer 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 JAVA-Viewer will be in your mobile phone system. To
find the JAVA-Viewer program where is located, please refer to your mobile
phone user’s manual.
- DVR server only provides one channel video at time and transmits one frame
per second to JAVA-Viewer.
- When there is a multiple JAVA-Viewer connection, DVR server will transmit
the last JAVA-Viewer’ request to all JAVA-Viewers.
- Please assign the port that besides port 80 as JAVA-Viewer video port.
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9.2.1 T o Use the JAVA-Viewer
1. Run the JAVA-Viewer 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. The JAVA-Viewer 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 10
The AVerMedia® CM3000 is a central management system that enables user to
monitor up to 1000 DVR servers (optional) through an internet connection. The
CMS system also automatically records and displays video when an event has
occurred on the remote side of the DVR server. You can also playback video files
locally or download from a remote DVR server. The CMS system Supports Single,
Dual, Triple, and four monitor displays. User can operate the CMS system
application on different monitors. For dual monitor setup, please refer to Appendix
B.
Using Central Managment System
10.1 Software Installation
This section describes how to install the CM3000 software.
- Before installing the software, make sure the Windows OS patches are up to
date and the video graphic card driver is up to date.
- For Windows 2000, make sure the hyper-threading setting is DISABLED
from the PC BIOS system.
10.1.1 Minimum System Requirements
First, must verify if the computer meets the minimum system requirements.
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
CPU
OS
RAM
Hard disk
Media
VGA
Audio
Internet
capacity
Pentium 4 3.0GHz or above recommended
Windows 2000 / XP Professional
512MB for dual display,1GB for Quad display
120GB or higher
CD-ROM drive
32-bit high color SVGA graphics card with 128MB video
memory and DirectDraw / YUV Rendering Capability
Sound card and speakers
10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet card or Gigabit Ethernet
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10.2 Installing the CM3000 in Windows XP/2000
1. Place the installation CD into the
CD-ROM drive then click Utility. And
select the CM3000 folder and click
setup.exe. And then, follow the
on-screen instructions.
2. Please carefully read the license
agreement. Click Yes to accept the
agreement.
3. Enter the administrator ID and
password for entering CMS system.
4. Click Finish.
5. User may now run the CMS program. To run the application, click on
your PC desktop or click
Start>Programs >DSS>CMS > CMS3000
10.3 Using the CM3000
10.3.1 Running the CM3000 Software
To run the application, double-click on your PC desktop or click
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Programs > DSS > CMS > CM3000
For security purposes, some of the features would require you to enter a User ID
and Password before they can be accessed. When the Authorization dialog box
appears, key in your User ID and Password. (If this is the first time to enter CMS
system, enter the one you have registered when installing the software.)
.
10.3.2 Using the CMS Application
When an alarm occurred on the DVR server, the video is transmitted to the CMS
and played on the CM3000 main screen. The transmitted video is approximately 3
seconds long. You may download and playback the complete video directly from
the DVR server. The video stream before the eye indicates the latest occurrence.
Also, there is a red frame which indicates the latest occurrence.
For the best video play quality, we recommend that user set the record
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frame rate at 60fps in DVR system(also see
Chapter 3.1 Menu Function)
Record Frame Rate in
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)(4)(3)(6)(7)(8)(9)(2)(1)
(5
Name Function
(1) Exit
Call up the Logout dialog box.
In the logout dialog box, you may do the following:
- Click Exit to close the CMS program. Only the administrator is authorized
to access this command.
- Click Login to sign-in as a different user.
- Click Cancel to close the Logout dialog box.
- Click About to find out more about the software and register the CMS
application. Click Register to call out the registration window. Enter the
serial number in the Serial number column and click OK to complete the
registration.
(11)
(10)
To get the register serial number, please contact your local dealer
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and give activator key of product. And then, user will have the
register serial number to complete product registration and also
CMS system will be upgraded to 1000 DVR servers management.
(2) Monitor (F4) Switch to display live video from the selected DVR servers group. If user is
using a single monitor, press ESC to revert back to the CMS main
application.
(3) E-map (F3) Switch to display the map and show the location of the NV DVR server on
the map. If you are using a single monitor, press ESC to revert back to the
CMS main application.
(4) MiniCenter
Viewer
(5) Network Enable/disable the remote alarm data received. This is activated
To call out the MiniCenter viewer. Also, user can double click on screen or
alarm event to call out the MiniCenter Viewer.(Also refer to
MiniCenter Viewer)
9.3.3Using
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automatically when the CM software starts up. The network is using port
80 so please make sure you are not running any web server or application
that locks port 80 on the PC with the CM3000 software.
(6) Setup Configure the CMS system settings. Only the administrator is authorized to
access this command. (see also
(7) Playback Select to playback video from the local hard disk or remote DVR server.
(8) Event log Show a record of activities that has taken place in the system (see also
Chapter 9.5.4 ).
(9) Status Display the current date, and time
(10) Log extender Expand and reduce the log viewer
(11) Log viewer List the entire info in event mode or text mode from all DVR servers.
Chapter 9.4.1)
There are a few Hot keys for quick switching between the different applications or
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display mode on a single monitor system.
- F1: displays current DVR server information on the CMS application main screen
- F3: Switches to E-Map mode
- F4: Switches to Monitor mode
- Esc: Switches back to the CMS application main screen
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10.4 Customizing the CMS System
In the CMS application, click the button to customize the CMS system.
When the CMS configuration setup selection appears, select and click the buttons
you want to change the setting.
10.4.1 System Setting
In the System Setting dialog box, click OK to accept and start to reload the new
setting, and Cancel to exit without saving.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4
(1) Alarm Record Path
By default, the alarm folder is automatically generated to where the CMS
application is installed and for saving the alarm clip videos and log files. The
suggested hard disk capacity for storing the recorded video is 30GB (see also
9.4.1.1)
(2) Language
Customize the system to display the tool tips and dialogs based on the selected
language. By default the set language is in English (see also 9.4.1.2)
(3) Miscellaneous
Date Format - Select from different date formats (see also 9.4.1.3)
(4) Configuration
Import / Export the CMS system configuration
10.4.1.1 To change the Alarm Record Storage Path
1. Click Setup.
2. In the Authorization dialog box, enter the administrator User ID and Password.
3. Click System > . In the Browse For Folder dialog box, locate where you
want to store the alarm video clip. Click Make New Folder to create new folder,
OK to accept and Cancel to exit.
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4. The text below the Alarm Record path text box shows the hard disk free space
and total space in parenthesis.
5. In the System Setting dialog box, click OK to start reloading the new setting and
Cancel to exit without saving the new setting.
10.4.1.2 To Set the System to a Different Language
1. Click Setup.
2. In the Authorization dialog box, enter the administrator User ID and Password.
3. Click System.
4. In the Language drop down list, click and select the language.
10.4.1.3 To Change the Status Date Format
1. Click Setup.
2. In the Authorization dialog box, enter the administrator User ID and Password.
3. Click System.
4. In the Date Format drop down list, click and select the style.
5. In the System Setting dialog box, click OK to accept the new setting and
Cancel to exit without saving the new setting.
10.4.2 DVR Setup
Display the list of all DVR servers. User may add up from 16 to 1000 DVR servers,
delete and modify the DVR setting.
To monitor up to 1000 DVR servers may vary on CMS support. Please
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confirm with your local dealer for more information.
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10.4.2.1 To Add and Remove DVR Server
1. Click Setup.
2. In the Authorization dialog box, enter the administrator User ID and Password.
3. Click DVR.
4. In the DVR Setup section, click Add to insert, Delete to remove and Edit to
modify DVR server setting.
5. To continue adding a DVR, in the text box, enter the name, IP/Domain, Login
User, Password, Confirm Password of the remote DVR server.
6. If necessary, fill up the contact information to let the personnel in the CMS side
know whom to get in touch with when an event has occurred.
7. Set the Storage Path for saving the recorded video data of the selected
cameras on the Monitor screen.
8. Set the max video recorded storage capacity of this DVR server on the CMS
system server. Enter the value in Quota.
9. In the DVR Setting dialog box, click OK to accept the new setting and Cancel
to exit without saving the new setting.
10.4.3 Camera Setup
Select the camera from different DVR servers in order to monitor on same screen.
The selected cameras will be play on Monitor screen (see Chapter 9.3.2 # 2).
1. Click Setup.
2. In the Authorization dialog box, enter the administrator User ID and Password.
3. Click Camera.
4. Select the DVR server. And then the cameras of the DVR server will display on
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the Camera Select window.
5. Select the camera that user wants to add, and then click Add button. The
camera will be added to Monitor Layout window. User can add up to 64
cameras by select the camera display format from 4x4, 5x5, 6x6, 7x7, and 8x8
format. To remove the camera from the Monitor Layout window, select the
camera and click Delete button. To delete all cameras, click Clear All button.
6. To record the cameras video, mark the Record box. Otherwise, the cameras
video will not be saved on the CMS system hard disk. When playback the
recorded camera video, user need to select the DVR server.
7. Click OK to save the setup. To exit without saving, click Cancel.
10.4.4 E-MAP Setup
Holds up to 64 maps in *.bmp/*.jpg format. The map is hierarchy in structure and
users can add a map on another map. User also may add the DVR icons on the
map.
10.4.4.1 To Set Up the E-Map
1. Click Setup.
2. In the Authorization dialog box, enter the administrator User ID and Password.
3. Click E-Map.
4. The E-Map interface will show up in second monitor if user is using multiple
monitors for the CMS system. If user is using single monitor for the CMS
application, the E-Map interface will show up in front of the CMS application
interface. Press Esc to switch back to CMS application interface or press F3 to
switch to E-Map interface again.
5. On the E-Map interface:
- (1) go back to previous layer of map
- (2) Show the current name and layer of map
- (3) Load a map to replace the current map
- (4) Add a new map. The new map is added on the current map as a next
level.(See Add a New Map)
- (5) Display the selected Map or DVR server information.
- (6) Add a DVR server icon on the map. (See Add a DVR Server)
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- (7) Click OK to save the setting and exit the E-Map interface.
- (8) Click Cancel without saving the setting and exit the E-Map interface.
(1)
(2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8)
10.4.4.1.1 Add a New Map
1. Click button
2. In the Authorization dialog box, enter the administrator User ID and Password
3. Click E-Map button
4. Click Add Map button and the Map setting window will show up.
5. Give a name for the new map.
6. Click to locate the map file. In the open dialog box, locate and select the
map and click Open
7. User may now drag and move the Map icon to its place on the map.
8. User can double click the Map icon to view the map.
9. To edit and delete the map, click the map icon and Edit and Delete button will
appear on the Map interface. Click Edit to modify the map (see Add a New
Map# 5~6). To delete the map, click the map icon and click Delete button.
10. Click OK to accept the new setting and Cancel to exit without saving the new
setting.
- User can add up to a total of 64 maps
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- User also can right click the mouse button on the map, a function list
window will show up. User can select the function to add and modify
the map.
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10.4.4.1.2 Add a DVR Server
1. Click button
2. In the Authorization dialog box, enter the administrator
User ID and Password
3. Click E-Map button
4. Click Add DVR button and the Add DVR window will
show up.
5. Select the DVR server from the Add DVR window and
click OK.
6. User may now drag and move the DVR icon to its place on the map. Non-active
white DVR icon cannot be placed on the map.
7. To edit and delete the DVR server on the map, click the DVR server icon and
the
modify the DVR server (see
map, click the DVR server icon and click
8. Click OK to accept the new setting and
Edit
and
e buttons will appear on the Map interface. Click
Delet
9.4.2.1 # 5~10). To delete the DVR server from the
Delete
Cancel
.
to exit without saving the new
Edit
to
setting.
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User also can right click the mouse button on the map, a function list
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window will show up. User can select the function to add, delete, and edit
the map.
10.4.4.2 To Use the E-Map
When the alarm has been activated, the DVR icon blinks and turns red.
1. On the CMS main application, click E-map or press F3.
2. Click the DVR server icon and a DVR watch window will show up and connect
the DVR server to play the live video.
3. To stop the DVR server icon from blinking, right click the mouse button and
select Reset Alarm or Reset Alarm (all) and the remote DVR server alarm will
reset and the DVR server icon will stop blinking.
4. To switch back to the main application, press ESC.
5. To setup the E-Map, click button or right click the mouse button and
select E-Map setup and the E-Map interface will switch to the E-Map setup
mode. (see 9.4.4.1)
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When the setup mode is active in E-Map interface, the setup mode will
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not work in CMS main application.
To switch back the setup mode in CMS main application, click OK or
Cancel to exit the setup mode in E-Map interface.
6. User can click the Map icon on the map to view the map. And the map can be
added map on map and up to 64 maps. (see Add a New Map).
10.4.5 Alarm Setting
In the Alarm Setting dialog box, just select and enable the condition for the system
to alarm and the action for the system to perform when an alarm is activated. User
can setup a total of 16 different combinations of alarm settings. Each alarm setting
can apply to several DVR servers. Click OK to accept new setting and Cancel to
exit without saving.
10.4.5.1 To setup an alarm condition
1. Click the Add button to add a new alarm condition.
2. Give the name of this alarm condition.
3. Fill the simply description of this alarm condition in Description column.
4. Select the Conditions.
5. Select the Action. ( see also
6. Apply to the DVR server, click Select DVR. In Select DVR window, select the
DVR server and click Add. To exit and save the setup, click OK.
9.4.5.1.1 & 9.4.5.1.2 & 9.4.5.1.3 )
10.4.5.1.1 To Setup the Send E-Mail Setting
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.
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(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(1)Mail Server
Enter the SMTP Server and port. If your e-mail system requires user identification,
enable the Authentication check box and enter User ID and Password.
(2)Mail
To check if it is working, click the Test Account button.
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.
(3)Email Notice Setting
In the Notice Interval text box, set the period of time before it sends another e-mail
notice.
(4)Modem Dial up Setting
If you are using dial up modem, enable Auto Dial up check box and select the
modem name. You may also set the time to disconnect automatically, just enable
the Auto Disconnect after check box and set the time.
10.4.5.1.2 To Set the MMS/SMS Setting
To use this feature, GSM/GPRS modem is required. Connect the GSM/GPRS
modem to the serial COMM port of PC. Beside the SMS/MMS check box, click
Detail.
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1. Select the port number in ComPort drop down list from where the GSM/GPRS
modem is connected.
2. Click Modem Setup button to automatically detect the Modem Baud Rate.
3. In Local Phone Number text box, enter the GSM SIM card phone number.
4. In Phone Num text box, enter the contact number.
5. You may now set to send thru SMS &/or MMS. If you enable SMS setting, just
enter the message in the text box. If you enable MMS, enter the APN name,
WAP IP, MMS address and the message. If you are not sure, please contact
your mobile service provider.
6. Click OK to accept the new settings and Cancel to exit without saving.
10.4.5.1.3 Launch the program
To call up the external program that is provided by a 3rd party. Click Detail and click
to locate the program path. Enable the
external application has been programmed to execute repeatedly.
Multiple instance
check box if the
10.4.6 User Setting
CMS is limited to one operator and one administrator user account only. If there is
an existing account, the old one will be replaced.
10.4.6.1 To Set the User Setting
1. Select the type of user. Only the administrator is authorized to close and
customize the CMS system.
2. In the text box, enter the name, description, password, and confirm password of
the user.
3. Click OK to accept the new settings and Cancel to exit without saving.
10.5 Using the Playback Function
User can choose to playback video stored on the local hard disk or download the
video from the remote side of the DVR server.
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10.5.1 To Playback the video
1. Click
2. In the DVR Playback select window, select DVR server and Local Playback to
play video from the local hard disk or Remote Playback from the remote DVR
server.
3. For Local Playback, user can select to preview 16 channels at a time. Only the
cameras previously selected in Monitor and with the Record button enabled
/recorded can be played back. In the Video Playback Date/Time Selection, the
numbers from 00 to 23 represent the time in 24-hour. The numbers from 01 to
16 represent the camera number. The blue block indicates that there is a
recorded video file in that period of time. While
the red bar indicates the selected recorded video
for viewing (see also Chapter 9.5.2)
4. For Remote Playback, you can only select to
preview one clip at a time. In the Remote
Playback Date/Time Selection, the numbers from
00 to 23 represent the time in 24-hour. The
numbers from 01 to 16 represent the camera
number. The blue block indicates that there is a
recorded video file on that period of time. While
the red block indicates the selected recorded
video for viewing (see also Chapter 9.5.3).
5. For Remote Playback, in Time Selection, click the frame you want to view.
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10.5.2 Using the Local Playback Application
(17)
(16)
(15)
(1)
(2)
(3) (5)(4) (6)
Name Function
(1) Split Screen
Mode
Select from six (6) different split screen types to playback the recorded
video file of all the cameras, 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 9, 16, and 13 split screen
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mode.
- To zoom into an area on the screen, Right click and Drag a square on the area you
want to enlarge.
(2) Exit Close the Player.
(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 to the beginning of the recorded video file.
Previous: Go back to the previous frame.
Slower: Play the recorded video file at the speed of ½x, ¼x, or ⅛x.
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.
(14)
(13)
(12)
(11)
(10)
(9)
(8)
(7)
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)(7)(4)(6)(5)
Name Function
(6) Date
The numbers from 00 to 23 represent the time in 24-hour clock. The numbers from 01 to
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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
(7) Status bar Display the recorded date, time and play speed.
(8) Camera ID
(9) Output Save the segmented file in *.mpg, *.avi, or *.dvr format (see also 4.3.1).
(10) Segment Keep a portion of the recorded video you want (see also 4.3.1).
(11) Print Print the screen shot.
(12) Snapshot Capture and save the screen shot either in *.jpg or *.bmp format.
(13) Full screen
(14) Visual Search
(15) Find Next
(16) Event Search
(17) Intelligent
playing the recorded video file.
Search
Select the date on the calendar and the time from 00 to 23 to where to
start playing the recorded video file.
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.
View in Playback-compact mode. To return, Right click the mouse or
press 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.
Search from a specific camera by Date, Hour, Minute, 10 Seconds and
Second (See also
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 only.
Search from the recorded activities that take place in the system (i.e.,
Sensor, Motion, Video Loss, POS) (See also
Search the changes in the motion detector frame (See also
9.5.3.2).
9.5.3.3).
9.5.3.4).
10.5.3 Using the Remote Playback Application
(8
(1) (3)
Name Function
(1) Progress bar
(2) Playback
Control Buttons
Show the progress of the file being played. You may move the bar to seek
at any location of the track.
Begin: Move to the beginning of the recorded video file.
Previous: Go back to the previous frame.
Slower: Play the recorded video file at the speed of ½x, ¼x, or ⅛x.
Rewind: Wind back the recorded video file.
Pause: Briefly stop playing the recorded video file.
(2)
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Name Function
(2) Playback
Control Buttons
(3) Date Open other file.
(4) Output Save the segmented file in *.mpg, or *.avi, format.
(5) Print Print the screen shot.
(6) Save
(7) Segment
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.
Save the screen shot either in *.jpg or *.bmp format and video in *.dvr
format.
Keep a portion of the recorded video you want. You may follow the
instruction in
9.5.3.1.
10.5.3.1 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.
10.5.3.2 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 Minute of that hour,
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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 .
10.5.3.3 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. If you select POS, in the Find Text box, type the word. Then, click OK 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. Just
check the Output Event List box. In the Search
Duration section, set the Begin Time, End Time and
Searching Interval. Then, click OK to start searching.
5. When the Event list appears, click and select the item
you want to view.
10.5.3.4 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.
3. 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 List box. In the
Search Duration section, set the Begin Time, End Time and Searching
Interval. Then, click OK to start searching.
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10.5.4 Using the Event Viewer
Show the record of activities that take place in the system. To filter the records,
select and click the option button to only display Alarm, Motion, DVR Reboot, HDD
fail, Login DVR, Connection Success, Connection Loss or All Event. Click Refresh
to update the list and Save to save the list in *.txt format.
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Appendix A Registering Domain Names
DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service) is a data query service mainly used on the
Internet for translating domain names into Internet addresses. It allows remote
clients to intelligently search dynamic servers without any previous enquiring for
servers’ Internet addresses.
In order to take advantage of this intelligent service, first register your domain name
on the following Web site http://ddns.avers.com.tw
1. User Login
Browse the website ddns.avers.com.tw with Microsoft IE or Netscape
Navigator to access the following dialog.
First input the MAC address of your DVR system as CD-Key number and select
the product name. The CD-Key of MAC address input format shall be 12 digits
without colon (:) or hyphen (-).To find MAC address of your DVR system, follow
the steps below:
- In OSD menu, select NETWORK SETUP
- Select any one of IP mode
- A NETWORK INFORMATION windows will show up
- MAC address of DVR system is display as shown
- Then click OK to login or Reset to clear the previous input.
2. User Information
Please provide the following user information, Host Name (user can choose
any name he/she likes except the one violence with other users), Password,
E-mail, Company, and Country. And then, click OK to complete the domain
name registration.
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Appendix B Dual Monitors setting
Video configuration is different for each different VGA chipsets. Please follow the
steps below to setup the dual monitors display.
Graphic card with ATi chipset
1. Enter the ATI Catalyst Control Center, user can click the short-cut or right click
on the screen.
2. There are two modes to select ─ Basic and Advanced.
3. If user selected Basic mode, press the Quick Settings tab. Then select the
Select a different desktop mode and click Go.
4. Select the Extended Desktop and then click Finish.
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5. If user selected the Advanced mode, click the View button.
6. In Display Manager, right click on the second Display on the right side and
select Extend Main onto monitor.
7. Adjust each monitor resolution to 1024x768.
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Graphic card with NVIDIA chipset
1. Click the NVIDIA nView, and select the Dualview mode.
2. Adjust each monitor resolution to 1024x768.
3. To review if the display mode is correct, you can check the task bar. The task
bar will show on the first monitor only.
Monitor 1 Monitor 2
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Warranty Notice
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industrial use, unauthorized product modification, or failure to follow instructions included with the
product.
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