COP-USA DVRPRO04 User Manual

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Table of Contents

About This Manual...................................................................................................i

Chapter 1 Digital Video Recorder Introduction....................................................1

Chapter 2 Getting Started.....................................................................................9

Chapter 3 Quick Guide to Icons on the Main Screen.........................................15

Chapter 4 Configuring the Cameras....................................................................19

Chapter 5 Schedule Recording............................................................................23

Chapter 6 Account Settings................................................................................27

Chapter 7 System Settings.................................................................................31

Chapter 8 Alarm Settings...................................................................................43

Chapter 9 Alarm Log..........................................................................................51

Chapter10 User Log............................................................................................55

Chapter11 Configuring General Purpose I/O......................................................57

Chapter12 Pan Tilt Zoom...................................................................................61

Chapter13 Playback............................................................................................67

Chapter14 Remote Surveillance...........................................................................81

Appendix A Backup to NAS...............................................................................111

Appendix B NTP................................................................................................113

Appendix C Audio..............................................................................................115

Appendix D Multi-Playback...............................................................................119

Appendix E Troubleshooting..............................................................................121

Appendix F Configuring ActiveX........................................................................125

Announcement....................................................................................................................127

About This Manual

This manual is designed to assist customers in the use of the Digital Video Recorder produced by our company. Information in this document has been carefully designed and arranged, and also checked for accuracy before publication; however, no guarantee is given as to the correctness of the contents in print and depiction. Corrections will be made as necessary in subsequent editions for the benefit of our customers. No guarantee or other hints in any form about the content or usage of this manual is expressed. Also, the information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.

Edition 3.5.4

2005. JUN.

This publication contains information that is protected by copyright. No part of it may be reproduced, tran smitted, transcribed, or translated into any language without permission from the copyright holders.

Warning

It is essential that only the supplied special devices be used, and also only the components approved by the manufacturer or the authorized dealer. The use of unapproved components may cause system damage, or give off / receive over-standard electromagnetic radiation.

You are suggested to use the original components produced by our manufacturer for your benefit.

Maintena nce

Follow these steps and you will increase the working lifetime of your DVR.

1.Please read the manual and follow the warnings and instructions listed in it.

2.Make sure the Digital Video Recorder is turned off before unplugging it.

3.It is a good idea to unplug your Digital Video Recorder when it is not in use.

4.Do not use the Digital Video Recorder in a dusty or dirty work area; and the dust in the filter net under the cover should be cleaned at regular intervals.

5.Clean your Digital Video Recorder exterior casing regularly with a soft cloth. If you use a cleanser, make sure that it is only mild detergent and not a solvent. Make sure that the Digital Video Recorder's power is off when you clean it. After cleaning, allow 30 minutes drying time before you use it.

6.Remember to clean your display at regular intervals. Spray window cleanser onto a soft cloth and then wipe the display. Do not spray the cleanser directly onto the display.

7.Do not operate your Digital Video Recorder near a source of heat or in direct sunlight.

8.Do not use the Digital Video Recorder in a potentially flammable work area.

9.Do not use your Digital Video Recorder on an unstable working surface. This will prevent your Digital Video Recorder from falling or being knocked over and damaged.

10.Do not store objects on the top of your Digital Video Recorder. Do not exert pressure on the Digital Video Recorder, it may damage the LCD display.

11.Do not use the Digital Video Recorder near water or other liquids, or in rainy/moist situations. If liquid gets into your Digital Video Recorder, turn it off and take it to your dealer for inspection.

12.Wait for a period of one minute before restarting your Digital Video Recorder after turning it off, in order to avoid damage to the hard disk.

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Chapter 1

DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER INTRODUCTION

Thank you for your purchasing the Digital Video Recorder (DVR) developed by our company! This product has already obtained CE, FCC, BSMI Class A

Certifications . Our company has developed 4-, 8-, 12-, 16-CH DVR system,DVR central

monitoring system and various storage devices, aimed at various security surveillance applications. The entire series of products utilizes the most advanced digital technology and provides a broad range of functions, in order to completely satisfy your DVR application requirements.

Our DVR system has built-in digital compression technology for recording and streaming video. Generally spea king, an CCD camera can deliver clear, crisp images at about 30 fps (NTSC — National Television Standards Committee — US Television Standard) (25fps for PAL—Phase Alternating Line — European Television Standard) — real continuous motion requires 24 fps (frames per second, standing for the number of the images delivered in one second.) The high-performance processor and quick I/O connection not only provide you with the capability to monitor the camera in real-time mode, but also utilize the extra processing power to allow for a high frame rate for recording and remote monitoring via I.E. browser, so that there will be a minimal loss of video frames. Users can determine the actual frame rate required for recording and remote monitoring according to the amount of allocated disk space and the bandwidth available.

For maximum expandability, the system provides a Network Card, allowing customers to connect a computer system to monitor remotely through the network. A built-in 3½" floppy disk drive (FDD) may be used for outputting video documents, and other optional ite ms include memory, storage/backup devices, and alarm functions. Customers can choose to purchase expandable modules according to actual needs.

This User’s Guide describes all features of the Digital Video Recorder in an easy-to-read yet thorough manner. The primary goals of this chapter are to identify the main components of the Digital V ideo Recorder and to provide a quick reference of the DVR functions for experienced DVR users.

Unpa cking the D VR

The DVR comes securely packaged in a sturdy cardboard shipping carton. Upon receiving your DVR, open the carton and carefully remove the contents. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact your DVR dealer immediately, and they will promptly handle the situation. The shi pping carton should contain the following items:

The Digital Video Recorder A Power Cord The sers uide A Product Warranty Card A eyboard and a Mouse

Do not throw the packaging materials away. You may need them later to transport or ship the DVR for repairs.

Opening and Closing the DVR cover

If it is the 12-CH/16-CH model, at the front of the Digital V ideo Recorder, you will find a cover protecting the hard disk drive cage and connectors. Make sure that the cover is in a closed position when the DVR is not in use. The cover has a lock in the middle, so please follow these steps to open or to close the cover:

1.Turn the knob of the lock anti-clockwise, and the cover can be opened.

2.When the cover is in the closed position, turn the knob clock-wise to lock the cover.

The cover of the DVR is usually closed. Opening the front doors will reveal the slots for floppy disk drive and hard disk.

Optional Devices

To further enhance the utility of your Digital Video Recorder, there are several optional products available:

DDR RAM or SD RAM Modules Removable DD Tray CD-Drive / CD-RW Drive / DVD-RW Drive / S Devices

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4 Din/Dout PI Cable xchangeable ID ard Disk/ ID xpansion oard/ Disk Array/

AS Devices / DAT Devices RS-232 Interface Modem IP sharing device PS ninterruptible Power Supply

Overview of the Digital Video Recorder's Hardware Features

This section provides an overview of the Digital Video Recorder’s features a s follows:

CPU

Upgradeable System Memory

Power Management

FDD Module

Removable HDD Tray

The central processing unit (CPU) is the DVR’s key hardware feature; it acts as the brai n of the Digit a l Video Recorder, p erf orming all the computing functions and or c hestrating t he actions of the system.

Memory can be upgraded to 256MB

The DVR features sophisticated power management built into the complete BIOS Setup program• •Integrated Smart Charger Circuit,

which is designed to restart the DVR automatically as soon as the power is resumed after a power cut.

The DVR comes with a built-in FDD (Floppy Disk Drive) module. The FDD can use 1.44MB highdensity 3.5" floppy diskettes.

The DVR comes with a 3.5” hard disk. The hard drive can easily be remov ed and replaced with multiple hard drives for the purpose of data backup or expansion.

Identifying External Components

Please refer to the text and diagrams below to identify all external components and accessories of the Digital Video Recorder.

Front View

4 or 8 Channel Type

12 or16 Channel Type

Figure 1-1: Front View of the DVR

Front Inside View

Please refer to Figure 1-2 and the following descriptions to identify the components on the front side of the Digital Video Recorder.

4 or 8 Channel Type

12 or 16 Channel Type

Figure 1-2: Front Inside View of the Digital Video Recorder

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1. Removable HDD Tray

The metal DD trays enable a secure fit for the DD and the air ventilation holes in front ensure that air flows to the DD thereby cooling the system. ption

2. HDD Lock

This lock uses a dedicated key to open and close the DD tray. se of an incorrect key will cause the DD lock to malfunction.

3.HDD LED Indicators

The Red L D Light indicates that the DD is in use. The reen L D indicates the DD is powered on.

4.Floppy Disk Drive

The Digital Video Recorder comes with a built-in 3.5-inch loppy Disk Drive DD .

5.Floppy Disk Drive Eject Button

Press this button to eject the floppy disk in the DD.

6.Floppy Disk Drive LED

When the L D is green, it indicates that the power is on and when the L D is red, it indicates that the loppy Disk Drive is in use.

7.Power Button

Press the power button to turn the Digital Video Recorder on. Press the button continuously for 10 seconds to turn off the DVR.

8.Reset button

Restart the DVR system.

9.USB Port

This socket is used to connect S devices for data output purposes.

10.Speaker

This is used to make the alarm sound.

11.Microphone

This is used for sound input.

Rear View

Please refer to Figure 1-3 and the following descriptions to identify the components on the rear side of the Digital Video Recorder.

Figure 1-3: Rear View of Digital Video Recorder

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1. Power Fan

This is used to cool the power supply.

2. System Ventilation Fan

This fan ventilates the entire system.

3.BNC Camera Input

se C pigtail adaptor to connect TSC or P AL compatible cameras. See igure1-3; the position and numbering of the on-screen camera output is determined by the slot and channel numbering sequence of the cards. or example, camera 1 would be connected to channel 1 of card 1, camera 2 would be connected to channel 2 of card 1, camera 5 would be connected to channel 1 of card 2, etc., since there are 4 available channels per card slot.

Figure 1-4: BNC pigtail adaptor

4.Ethernet LAN Port

se an R -45 LA cable to connect to a LA or Internet.

5.VGA Display Port

This port is used to connect an external CRT or T T display.

6.Printer Port

This port is used to connect a printer to the DVR.

7.PS/2 Keyboard Port

This port connects a PS/2 compatible keyboard.

8.PS/2 Mouse Port

This port connects a PS/2 compatible mouse.

9.Power Cord Socket

This socket is used to connect the power cord to the wall power outlet.

10.Voltage Switch

The voltage switch regulates the voltage specifications of 110/220V, as required for different regions. Switch the voltage according to your regions requirements.

11.Power Switch

se this switch to power the machine on or to cut off the power.

12.RS-232 Port

Connect this socket to the M D M to enable the sending of alarm alerts, or to convert RS-232 to RS-485 devices to control the PT video camera.

13.USB Port

This socket is used to connect S devices for data output.

14.Speaker

This is used to make the alarm sound.

15.Microphone

This is used for sound input.

Preparing the Digital Video Recorder for Operation

To prepare your Digital Video Recorder for operation, you should first connect all peripheral devices. Make sure the DVR is turned off before you do this. Once you have connected all peripheral devices, check that the voltage switch is appropriate for your region (115/230). Make sure the floppy drive does not contain a diskette, and there are no discs in the CD / CD-RW drive; if there are any discs, press the eject button to eject an inserted disc.

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GETTING STARTED

This chapter explains what you need to do after turning on your Digital Video Recorder. Experienced DVR users may skip this chapter and then return to it for reference if there are any problems in reading other chapters.

Powering Up the Digital Video Recorder for the First Time

1.Attach the cameras to the C inputs of the DVR capture cards according to the desired numbering sequence.

2.Connect the LCD or CRT Display to the V A Input.

3.Connect the R -45 LA Cable to the thernet LA Card.

4.Connect the eyboard and the Mouse to their respective PS/2 Ports.

5.Connect the Printer to the Printer Port. C M1 is used to connect a M D M with the 4 or 8 channel type, a PT camera may be connected to C M1 instead of a M D M , and C M2 which is only available for 12 or 16 channel types is used to connect a PT camera.

6.Check the Voltage Switch so that it matches your region s requirements.

7.Connect one end of the Power Cord to the electrical outlet and the other to the Digital Video Recorder.

8.Power up the DVR by pressing the Power Switch on the front of the DVR.

Figure 2-1: Switch on your Digital Video Recorder (16-CH DVR)

Once the boot process is complete, the Digital Video Recorder will directly display all the connected cameras (see Figure 2-2), enabling the user to check them conveniently. If there is a screen displaying NO SIGNAL in blue, it means the respe ctive camera is either inactive or not working. Please refer to your camera manual for further assistance.

Figure 2-2: The first viewable screen (Main Screen)

The first viewable screen not only gives the user a first glance at the GUI (Graphical User Interface) but also shows all of the connected cameras. The viewable screen takes up 75% of the screen, while the controls are positioned to the right of the viewable cameras.

Status Lights:The lights on the top left corner show the status of recording operation. There are Red Lights, Blue Lights and Green Lights.

reen Light e means

Red Light e means

lue Light e means

Scheduled

recording

no recording

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Understanding the DVR Main Screen

When starting the Digital V ideo Recorder for the first time, please make sure that you understand all of the DVR’s icons before moving on. Here is an explanation of the relevant icons on the main screen.

Right-side Toolbar

Figure 2-3: Right-side Toolbar

1.System Time / Version Indicator

This indicator displays the Date/Month/ ear and Time in digital format; and also shows the Version before logging on.

2.Settings Icon

Click this icon to enter the Settings Menu.

3.Playback Icon

Click this icon to enter the Playback Menu.

4.Log-on Icon

Click this icon to enter the Log-on / Shut-down Menu.

5.Single View Icon

Click this icon to run in Single view mode.

6.Quad View Icon

Clicking this icon will display four camera images on the screen.

7.9-Camera Viewable Icon

Clicking this icon will display nine camera images on the screen.

8.16-Camera Viewable Icon

Clicking this icon will display sixteen camera images on the screen.

9.Full Screen Icon

Clicking this icon will show the viewable cameras in full screen.

10.Total & Remaining HDD Space Indicator

The indicator displays total available DD space and how much space is remaining on the available DD. If the DVR begain to cyclic recording, it will display Recycle .

Here is an explanation of the relevant icons on the botton toolbar.

Bottom Toolbar

Figure 2-4: Bottom Toolbar

1.Exit Icon

Click this icon to exit the Main Screen.

2.Detection Frame Drawing Icon

Clicking this icon will allow users to draw a specified motion detection frame in the viewing camera area. At most, 6 detection regions may be drawn. If any object is found moving in the detection regions, red frames will appear to flash. If you dont wish the detection frames to appear, click this icon to hide all the frames.

3.Detection Frame Erasing Icon

Choose and click the specified motion detection frame to remove the detection regions that have been drawn.

4.Zoom-in Icon

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Clicking this icon will oom in the selected camera images or, just double-click the respective camera image on the main screen.

5.Zoom-out Icon

Clicking this icon will oom out the selected camera images. r you can just click the right key of the mouse to oom the images out.

6.Snapshot Icon

Clicking this icon will save a single picture of the camera image into the database or for printing.

7.PTZ Icon

Clicking this icon will allow users to view more icons that will help in controlling the PT camera more effectively.

Power the D VR on a nd off

Only “admin” can be login to the DVR while the DVR is operated at first time. Because there are no other users admitted by the system.

First time operating the system, it will auto-login to the DVR main screen. Enable/ Disable the “auto-login”, please read Chapter 7: System Settings. Adding DVR users, please read Chapter 6: Account Settings. Meanwhile, please shutdown the DVR as following:

Re-login

When starting the Digital Video Recorder for the first time, the system can only provide "admin" authority for the Supervisor, with no other rights for the remaining users. So initially, you will have to log on with the right of "admin".

The first time the system is started, it will log on automatically to enter the DVR Main Screen. For instructions relating to how to start / stop system auto log-on, please refer to Chapter 7--System Settings. Chapter 6--Account Settings explains the process of creating users to access the DVR. Now,to shutdown your DVR, please do the following:

1. Step 1 Click the “Log-on” Icon on the right..............................

2. Step 2 nder ser name field type in or select ”admin” default , under Password field type in the password or “admin” default .

3. Step 3 Click the “Login” button.

Figure2-5: Logging into the system

Shutting Down the System

1. Click the Log-on Icon.......................................................................

2. DVR will popup a dialog for you to confirm the logout.

3. Click Confirm to confirm it, then it can be chose to Login or Shut down .

Figure2-6:Shut down the system

4. nter or choose admin in the ser name field enter the password or the default password admin .

5.Click the Shut down to shutdown the system.

Figure 2-7: Shutting down the system

After logout the DVR system, the software version of the DVR system will

be shown on the top right of the screen, for exa mple....................

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QUICK GUIDE TO ICONS ON THE MAIN SCREEN

This chapter explains the quick access icons on the main screen. Some of these icon functions will be explained in depth later in the manual. The Main Screen is the central hub of your Digital Video Recorder. If you scroll your mouse over any of the icons, a note will appear explaining what that icon does. Entering the DVR Main Screen, the icons on the right side may be used to control different functions of your DVR. The following brief description explains how to activate these different functions.

Figure 3-1: The Main Screen

Settings Panel

1. Step 1 Click the Setup Icon on the right-side toolbar-----------

2. Step 2 To view the respective configuration windows [Cam,

Schedule, Account, System, Alarm, Alarm Log, User Log and PTZ], click on the corresponding tabs.

Figure 3-2: The Settings Main Screen

Clicking separate windows will display different settings screens. The first window is the camera screen. Please refer to the instructions later on in this manual.

Playback Panel

1.Step 1 Click the Playback Icon on the right-side toolbar------

2.Step 2 View the video database under the Playback Screen. Click on a selected file and open the recorded data. The red circle indicates the playback image .

Figure 3-3: The Playback Screen

Single View Camera Screen

1.Step 1 Click the Single View Camera Icon on the right-side toolbar

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2.Step 2 The image will expand to single view mode As shown below

Figure 3-4: The Single and The Quad Camera View Screen

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The DVR system can be configured with a Single View Camera Screen which could display different camera viewpoints at 6-second intervals. More details on this mode are mentioned in Chap 7.

Quad Camera View Screen

1.Step 1 Click the uad View Camera Icon on the right-side toolbar

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2.Step 2 The screen will display four camera images in one screen. If your DVR system has 16 cameras, this view can be configured to display four different camera viewpoints at 6-second intervals.

9-Camera View Screen

1.Step 1 Click the 9-Camera View Icon on the right-side toolbar-

2.Step 2 The screen will display nine camera images in one screen. If your DVR system has 16 cameras, this view can be configured to display nine different camera viewpoints at 6-second intervals.

Figure 3-5: The Nine-Camera and The 16-Camera View Screen

16-Camera View Screen

1.Step 1 Click the 16-Camera View Icon on the right-side toolbar

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2.Step 2 Sixteen camera images will be displayed in one screen.

Full Screen Mode

1.Step 1 Click the ull Screen View Icon on the right-side toolbar

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2.Step 2 The screen will display all or the selected cameras connected to the DVR in ull Screen Mode. If the system has 16 cameras, sixteen camera images will occupy the entire screen.

3.Step 3 Click the right key of the mouse to resume original status.

Figure 3-6: The Full-Screen Camera View Screen

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CONFIGURING THE CAMERAS

This chapter explains how to set and configure the cameras connected to your Digital Video Recorder. Once you have connected the video cameras you need to your DVR, you need to enter the Setup Menu to configure each individual camera. Here users can select the camera information shown onscreen, set the background colors, adjust the lighting of each camera, set the image format and resolution, change the image quality, frame rate, and adjust the sensitivity of motion detection.

Please follow these steps to change the settings of each camera:

1.Click the Setup Icon on the Main Screen to enter the camera

settings screen-------------------------------------------------------------

2.Click the Diamond Icon to choose the camera you want to configure.

3.The small window under the camera selection will then display the selected camera in real-time mode.

Figure 4-1: Main Camera Settings Window

Naming Cameras

If the selected camera has been set up, while having not started

working, a grey screen will be shown. ou should click the checkbox under “Cam Info” to enter a name for the camera to start the camera screen.

If you start a camera before its installation, this camera will display

SI AL in blue, and this condition will waste system resources.

So dont enable a camera before installing it.

Naming Ca meras

Adding Text & Text Background Color

Figure 4-2: Camera Naming Field

Rec Mode choice

No Recording

Recording

Scheduled

Setting Recording Mode

• Under “Rec Mode” choose one of the three options:

i. No Recording The camera will stop recording ii.Recording The camera records at all times iii.Scheduled A particular time should be scheduled for recording

under this option

These three types of recording modes will be activated when the alarm starts.

Adding Text & Text Background Color

Click the Display Status checkbox to change the text color and

background color.

T ext colors or Text Color users can choose to have text in lack,

Red, reen, lue and White

ackground color or ackground Color users can choose to have

lack, Red, reen, lue and White

Adjusting Picture Quality

nder Adjustment users can choose various settings respectively

for

i. Hue - This is the attribute of colors that permits them to be classed

as Red, ellow, reen, lue, or an intermediate between any contiguous pair of these colors

ii. Saturation - This is the degree of difference from the achromatic

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light-source color of the same brightness

iii. Brightness - This is the attribute of light-source colors by which

emitted light is ordered continuously from light to dark in correlation with its intensity

iv. Contrast - This is to compare with respect to differences

When changes are made the camera image is automatically updated. To return to previous settings, click *“Default”

*Default: Hue-50 / Saturation-50 / Brightness-50 / Contrast-50

Figure 4-3: Camera image field

Setting Image Format

nder Image Format users can select

i. * NTSC - Three settings for image resolution - 160x120, 320x240,

or 640x480 .

ii. PAL - Three settings for image resolution - 176x144, 352x288, or

704x576

Figure 4-4: Image Format Area

Setting Recording Quality

• Under “Recording Quality”, there are four choices: Low, Medium, High and Best. Among them, Low quality is applicable for long

time recording, while Best quality is used for applications which require better image quality.

• Click to choose the proper quality, and use the Frame Rate (f/s: the number of pictures that can be recorded per second, depending on the whole performance of the system) to set the recording speed of each camera.

Setting Recording Quality

Figure 4-5: Recording Quality and Motion Detection Area

Motion Detection

Setting Motion Detection

Under “Motion Detection” users can select:

i. Sensitivity - To set the sensitivity relative to the detected motion

from 1 to 5 . The higher the value is, the more sensitive the detection will be. Thus even a very slight stimulation could be responded to.

ii.Differentia - A factor that distinguishes differences among images

relating to entity, state or class. from 1 to 10

or example, assuming the value to be 1, once the second image is

different from the first one, an alarm would be started.

Up to six different Motion Detection Windows can be created in one camera view.

• Click “Draw Area”

: if you want to draw a motion detection frame on the camera images, just drag a frame-sized window over the desired motion detection area. Continue to do this until all the needed frames have been drawn (up to 6 detection frames).

• Click “Stop” Area”

: After you have clicked drawing area, “Draw

will revert to “Stop” . If you don’t want to display the detection frames, just press this button to hide all the frames.

• If you would like to cancel current motion detection settings, click “Clear Area”

to erase all the frames one by one.

• When all settings are complete, click “Apply” and then “OK”

(The screen will return to the main screen).

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SCHEDULING RECORDING

This chapter explains how to schedule recording for different cameras connected to your Digital Video Recorder. Each camera can be configured to record at different time. There are four choices in all: Once, Daily, Weekly, and Monthly. Recording under different modes will affect the overall capacity of the hard disk of your DVR. Schedule your recording according to your requirements.

Once the DVR is in recording mode, various scheduling times should be set for each different video camera. Follow these instructions to configure scheduling:

1.Click the Setup Icon on the Main Screen---------------------------

2.Click the Schedule Tab

Figure 5-1: Schedule Tab Window

3. nder R C Mode Record Mode , users have four choices i. Once - Provides a recording option for a specified period of time

Figure 5-2: Record Mode Selection Bar (Once)

ii. Daily - Provides a recording option for ours and Minutes every day.

Figure 5-3: Record Mode Selection Bar (Daily)

iii. Weekly - Provides a recording option for users to set the day

Sun. through Sat. and time for recording every week.

Figure 5-4: Weekly Schedule Settings

iv. Monthly - Provides a recording option that allows users to set the

date and time for recording every month.

Figure 5-5: Monthly Schedule Settings

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4.After you have selected the record mode and record option, choose the camera you want to configure you can also choose the camera first and then the record mode .

5.Click the Add shown in the schedule recording List.

6.If you wish to delete a particular entry, select the entry and click the

Delete

8.If you wish to delete all the entries, click the Del All

button.

9.Click Apply corrections. The screen will return to viewer mode.

button. The relative information will be

button.

, and OK to confirm your

Once Scheduling

By choosing the “Once” scheduling mode of the DVR, users can first select the Day, Month, and Year, and then select a particular time on that date to record. The advantage of this operation is to set different times for each individual camera, allowing users to record with different cameras at various times. This function can be used for PTZ, Dome cameras and normal cameras.

1.Select the Once option

2.Select the serial number of the camera you wish to configure. Then the selected camera will appear in high light mode.

3.Select the recording duration.

4.Click the Add button.

figure 5-6: Duration Selection

Daily Scheduling

By choosing the “Daily” scheduling mode of the DVR, users can set a particular period for recording during one day.

1.Select the Daily option

2.Select the camera you wish to configure.

3.Select the recording duration.

Figure 5-7: Duration Selection

4.Click the Add button.

*The settings for Weekly and Monthly are the same as above.

Deleting Schedule Settings

Deleting recorded data will permanently delete all related information from the hard disk drive, thus freeing-up disk space.

1.Select the recorded scheduled period from the list.

2.Click the Delete button.

To Delete All

1.Click the Del all button .

Figure 5-8: Deleting Schedule Settings

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ACCOUNT SETTINGS

The Account Settings area allows the administrator of the DVR to add users to the system. There are two types of users, one is the Supervisor, and the other is a Normal User. The Supervisor of the D V R syste m can not only make use of all the functions locally and remotely, but also has the authority to manage normal users. A Normal User does not have supervisory powers and is limited to certain user functionality of the DVR system. Follow these few steps to create or configure users for the DVR system.

1.Click the Setup Icon on the Main Screen--------------------------

2.Click the Account Tab

Figure 6-1: Account Tab Window

3. nter the name of the user followed by a specified password.

4. nter the password once again in the ReType field to reconfirm.

5.Click the checkbox next to Enable to select the user's type and authority.

6.Select Supervisor to give a user total control over the machine or

Normal to limit the user's access.

7.The Access P ermissions must be selected following the creation of each ormal user.

8.Click the checkbox next to Local to give the user local access to the DVR host. Local access means users are able to access the DVR directly.

9.Click the checkbox next to Remote to give the user remote access. Remote access means users are able to access the DVR over the local

LA or Internet. Select which cameras you would like the user to access by clicking the checkbox next to the camera number.

Enter the name of the user followed by a specified password

Click

Authority selection

Camera Selection

Figure 6-2: Account Tab Selection

10.Select Password can be set from remote to enable users to

change their username and password through a browser over the LA or Internet.

11. Selcet Allow config from remote to enable users to change

their system configuration through a browser over the LA or Internet.

12. Click Allow Playback to enable users to playback the recording

files.

13. Click Allow Control PTZ to enable users to control PT cameras.

14.Select a checkbox to mark a given camera as available to the user being

created or modified. This function is primarily utili ed to restrict a given user's ability to monitor specific areas.

15.Then click the Add

button. The DVR will be add the user to

the list with the selected authority.

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To Modify User Settings

1.Select the user.

2.Make the changes in the Main Account Panel

3.Click the Modify

4.Click Apply , then OK to confirm changes

To Delete Users

1.Select the user

2.Click delete

3.Click Apply , then OK to confirm the changes

button.

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SYSTEM SETTINGS

The System Settings Panel is the main window for naming and setting basic configurations for the DVR. These very important settings make sure that the DVR system may be correctly viewed both locally and remotely. Incorrect system configuration may result in abnormalities in the system, which could make tech support more complex and time consuming. Follow these steps to set up your DVR machine(s).

1.Click the Setup Icon on the Main Screen-------------------------

2.Click the System Tab

Figure: 7-1: System Tab

Note: NAS, NTP, and Audio are optional, please read the Appendix to

understand the operating steps.

3.Type in a name for the DVR host up to 32 letters for the purpose of machine identification when sending an email alarm.

4. Enter the Host’s IP Address, Subnet Mask, DNS Server and SMTP of

Internet field. Connecting the Internet via LAN, please check “LAN” and key in the “Default Router” that your Administrator has assigned to you.

5.Click Apply , and OK .

ADSL Dial-up a nd DDNS Set-up

It supports DDNS services for remote site users using fixed host name to connecting with your DVR, no need to know the real IP address that you real been assigned.

1.Check the ADSL dial-up, and enter the account and password of ADSL.

Figure: 7-2: System Tab

2.Click the Dialup button. IP address will be shown in this column when connecting succeeded. ou can click Dial n oot

3.When connection succeeded, click Dynamic D S to show the DD S setting window as below , and enter the account and password.

Please enter a easy-to memory account

Figure: 7-3: DDNS setting

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4.Click Save to save your settings, and then click Manual Register , if there shows a register success message, which means the domain name ote. will be enabled after 3 mins.

Note: A complete domain name is “Account + .dvrsite.net” Ex: Account name is dvr124, enter http://dvr124.dvrsite.net to connect

the DVR.

Illustrations of DDNS Service Settings

1.Account: Name of domain name. DVR will connect to database server to check if the account exists, and then check the password.

nly the correct account and password will enable the mapping of

domain name and IP.

2.Password: The password of Account.

3.Auto register after connection: When ADSL disconnection, system will auto redial, sometimes ISP will offer another IP. To enable this function, system will auto update the correspondent IP when ADSL assigns another one.

4.Manual Register: ser register account and IP by himself. Right contrary to Auto register after connection

5.Save: Save the settings. nly after saving would enable all your settings

Modem Dial-up

DVR users can choose modem dial-up for connecting external Network. Windows users can also dialup (using PPP) to DVR for remote monitoring. To set up modem diap-up, do the following:

Check the “Dialup” in the Internet field and enter the “TEL No.” (the phone no. of ISP), “Account” and “Password” (your account and password from ISP).Then click the “Dail” button to test the dail-up procedure. If successful, “disconnect” field will revert to the IP assigned by ISP. After finished your test and idle for 30 seconds, the connection will be hung up by the system automatically and the “IP” field will revert to “disconnect” again.

If users chose to connect the external network by modem dialup, DVR will use modem dialup for alert e-mail delivery, the Network connection would be hung up by the system automatically(idle for 30 seconds) when sending out the alert e-mail.

Figure 7-4: Modem Dial-up settings

Printer Setting

This DVR System is capable of sending static images to a printer. These printed images may reveal more detail tha n ca n be seen clearly on the monitor . The system supports a variety of printers; your DVR Supplier will provide related information. To set up a printer, do the following:

1.click printer setup

2.and then the window shows a list of system support printer types.

Figure 7-5: Printer Types

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3.select the Printer type , Paper size , Resolution and

Color depth .

4.then click ok

5.then the window will show if you want to print a test image.

6.click Confirm to continue and review the resultant test image.

to confirm.

Figure 7-6: To print a test image

Back-up Setting

The DVR system can back up the system configuration files to an external device, which will greatly aid the rebuilding of the system in the future (should that become necessary). These backup system configuration files may also be recopied to allow quick setup of multi-D VR syste ms. The system supports a variety of user-selectable back-up devices.

1.click Backup Config

2.then the screen will list the back-up device selection

Figure 7-7: Back-up Device Selection

3.Select the desired back-up device

4.click OK

Restoring settings from the Back-up device

The DVR system can restore the system configuration settings from the back-up device. The system supports different (user-selectable) back-up devices.

1.Click Restore Config

2.then the screen will show a list of user-selectable back-up devices.

Figure 7-8: Restore Device Selection

3.select the device you want.

4.then click OK .

Setting the System Clock

The System Clock is automatically adjusted according to the system BIOS. If the system time is incorrect then it may be necessary to change the system clock and time zone. After the changes are made click “Apply” and then “OK” .

Figure 7-9: System Clock and Time zone

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Other Settings

Recycle Recording

The first additional option to explore is “Recycle Rec”, which refers to the recycling of recording. When the hard disk is full, if the system has “Re- cycle Rec” enabled, it will continue to record over previously recorded data, so that the recording can continue.

1.Click the System Tab.

2. nder Others click the checkbox next to Recycle Rec .

Figure 7-10: Recycle Rec Option

3.Click Apply , then OK to activate the changes.

Auto Login

A second option is to give the administrator and other users “Auto Login” status when the system is started. Users with this status do not have to enter a username and password every time they log in.

1.Click the System Tab.

2. nder Others click the checkbox next to Auto Login .

3.Select the user account you want to give Auto Login status to.

4.Click Apply

, then OK .

Figure 7-11:Auto Login, Cam Auto Switch, andMinimize Video Size

Cam Auto Switch

The third option under “Others” makes it possible to view different cameras automatically. When the DVR is in Single V iew Mode, Quad View Mode or 9Camera Mode, it can automatically show different cameras at six-second intervals.

1.Click the System Tab.

2. nder Others click the checkbox next to Cam Auto Switch .

3.Select the interval of Auto Switch

4.Click Apply

, then ok to activate the operation.

Minimize Video Size

Minimizing the video size allows the DVR System to save more hard disk space, but the system performance will likely be somewhat degraded due to additional processing requirements associated with the video compression algorithms.

1.click the system tab.

2.under the Others item click Minimize Video Size .

3.click Apply

, then OK to activate the setting.

Number P Frames after I Frame

The “Number P Frames after I Frame” setting refers to the manner in which MPEG-4 compression will be implemented by the DVR system. An “I” frame is the initial full frame of video information for any given scene, while a “P”

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frame consists only of the incremental changes necessary to form the next frame, rather than an entire new frame. The gre ater the number of P frames after each I frame, the more space will be saved on the hard disk, but the more computation will be needed to uncompress the video for playback. To use this setting:

1.click the system tab.

2.under the Others item, adjust the Number P Frames after I Frame setting 29 is the default setting

3.click Apply

Use of the “Number P Frames after I Frame” function will influence

1.the quality of the video

2.space used on the hard disk

3.the speed of data transmission

When the P frame function is set to a value higher than the default setting, for every clip of video, less I Frames are sent, so the quality of the image will be normal, but transmission occurs more quickly and disk space is saved; on the contrary, when the P Frame function is set to a value lower than the default setting, more I frames are sent, and the quality of the image will be high, using more disk space and transmitting more slowly, so users should set this function according to their specific requirements. Possible P Frame setting values range from 0-60.

, then OK to apply the change.

Figure 7-12: Number P Frames after I Frame Settings

Enable telnetd

The “Enable telnetd” setting refers to start or stop the telnetd daemon. The default setting allow user to login DVR system from remote site using telnet utility (for maintenance). For security consideration, user can disable this function as following:

1.click the System tab.

2.under the Others item, uncheck the Enable telnetd .

3.Click Apply

Enable telnetd

, then OK to apply the change.

Limit out bandwidth

New HD format Settings

Figure 7-13: Enable telnetd Settings

Limit out bandwidth

Users can restrict the total network outbound bandwidth as following:

1.click the System tab.

2.under the Others item, adjust the outbound bandwidth 64 it is the default setting .

3.Click Apply

, then OK” to apply the change.

New HD format

Support file system including ext3(more stable, the default setting) or vfat. When using vfat format, the HD can be mounted to Windows system for playback.

1.click the System tab.

2.under the Others item, select the suitable file system for your new

3.Click Apply

, then OK to apply the change.

Virtual Server Setting

If the DVR is only provided with one legal IP, and besides the DVR host, there are also some other applications (such as interior on-line computers of a company, the network server, the ftp server, the e-mail server...) that

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should be used through Internet connections, or there are several DVR hosts providing service outwards, then Virtual Server should be an ideal solution. Virtual Server allows multiple applications to share one legal IP, by assigning various application requirements respectively to the interior virtual IP of the company. Basically, functions and setups of Virtual Server are different depending on the machines’ types. So, please refer to the User’s Guide for the Virtual Server you purchased. DVR should use three TCP ports of 80, 9090 and 9192, you will need to open these three TCP ports on Virtual Server, or you must fill in the three TCP ports in this item that corresponding to the three ports assigned by Virtual Server.

Example:

etwork nvironment please consult the et-Supervisor of your

company xterior legal IP 211.23.141.2 Interior etwork of the company 192.168.1 Interior etmask of the company 255.255.255.0 Default Router IP of the company 193.168.1.1 Interior D S Server 192.168.1.2

DVR ost Setting Mode Virtual IP 192.168.1.3 IP 192.168.1.3 etmask 255.255.255 D S Server 192.168.1.2 Default Router 192.168.1.1

Virtual Server IP : 211.23.141.2

When the above setting is complete, if the users connect through

browser to http //211.23.141.2/ , they actually will connect the ost with the virtual IP address http //192.168.1.3/.

Reboot

In order to prevent System occupied unnecessary resources, DVR can be set as auto regular reboot to release other resources, thus to enhance the efficiency of DVR. Please enter the interval days and time for reboot .

Note: Default is no reboot.

Figure 7-14:Reboot

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ALARM SETTINGS

The Alarm Settings area allows the a dministrator of the DVR to set alarms for a number of alarm types. The most important is setting alarms for motion detection and digital in put on dif ferent cameras. This is a complex task, so in order to understand this area please read over this part carefully. There are also alarms for disk failure, disk capacity limitation, and no camera signals. Take a look at the detailed descriptions below to understand alarm settings.

Motion Detection on each camera can be configured under the first setting screen (Cam). However, users may not be aware when motion detection is triggered. Under “Alarms”, periods of time can be set up so as to trigger an alarm when motion is sensed. There are four areas of configuration:

Camera,Pre-alarm re cording,En able-Trigger Period, and Alarm T riggering Device.

1.Click the Alarm Tab

2.The first column for user to select cameras, DI and other alarm

settings

3.The second column for user to set the pre-alarm recording time and

alarm recording frame rate. unction only for camera and DI

4.The third column for user to set Trigger Period

Figure 8-1: Alarm Settings

5.Click the checkbox next to Enable first, then click Enable Trigger Period again and enter the period. With this function, the users don t

need to be in an alarm environment all day long, and they can set their own desired alarm period according to their actual needs.The Duration is for setting the active alarm period ex The same kind of alarm will be overleaped during the Alarm Duration and the recording frame rate when alarm-received. Which only functions when you selected the record trigger mode It is adjustable for each is camera and DI.

6.Then select one of the T riggering Devices from the Tab field windows below.

Alarm Record Triggering

The following shows how to use Record Alarm:

1.Click the Alarm T ab first.

2. rom the General tab select the Duration for motion detection triggering and click the checkbox next to AdjustFrameRateTo . to select the frame speed for the motion detection.

Figure 8-2: General Field

3.Select the appropriate triggering event for alarm recording

(“Camera”, “Din”)

4.Select the entire Enable field for to enable 24 hour recording duration. To set up other record durations, tick off the entire

Enable field first, then select Enable under Trigger Period

to set the record duration.

5.Click REC .

6.Click Add

7.Click Apply , then OK to activate.

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Alarm Sound Triggering

Activating the Alarm Sound parameter enables sounding of the alarm at the time of alarm condition detection. Follow the instructions below to set the Alarm Sound.

1.Click the Alarm Tab first.

2.Select the Camera , Din , Disk full , Disk failure , or No signal .

3.Select Enable or Enable Trigger Period .

4.Click the Sound Tab.

Figure 8-3: Sound Tab

5.Click the Select button to choose alarm sound from the sound list window.

Figure 8-4: Sound Selection Window

6.Choose a .wav file from the above window and click OK

7.Click Play to play the file.

8.Select how many times you would like to repeat the alarm sound up to 10 times

9.Then click Add .

10.Click Apply , and OK .

Alarm Message Triggering

Alarm Message may show additional information at the time of detecting the alarm condition. Follow the instructions below to set the Alarm Message.

1.Click the Alarm T ab first.

2.Select the Camera , Din , Disk full . Disk failure , or No Signal .

3.Select a Trigger P eriod .

4.Click the Message Tab.

Figure 8-5: Message Tab

5.Then click Add , the window below will show Message

6.Click Apply , and OK .

Once this function is enabled and users have enabled Motion Detection on that particular camera, a pop-up screen will appear (as below) to warn users that the DVR has detected motion.

Figure 8-6: Message Pop-up Warning

7.Then users may click the Confirm button.

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Alarm Voice Triggering

The Alarm Voice setting will provide a voice warning message to users at the time of detecting the alarm condition. Follow the instructions below to set the Alarm Voice:

1.Click the Alarm tab and select the appropriate triggering event for alarm recording Camera , Din , or Disk full , Disk failure , or No signal .

2.Specify the desired Trigger Period .

3.Click the Voice Tab and type in the Telephone Number ; specify the area code if it is a long distance call, and if an extension number is required, please add ,,, followed by the extension number. A total of 14 bytes may be used.

4. Delay seconds means how many seconds you d like to delay before the Alarm Voice is activated. A period of 1 to 10 seconds may be set

see picture below .

5. Repeat Times is used to set the number of times you d like to trigger the alarm; 1 to 10 times can be set see picture below .

T elephone Number Delay

Figure 8-7: Voice Tab

6.Then click Add ; the drop-down window will show Voice with the selections made.

7.Click Apply

, and OK .

Alarm Fax Triggering

The Alarm Fax setting will allow a fax warning message to be sent at the time of detecting an alarm condition. Follow the instructions below to set up Alarm Fax:

1.Click the Alarm tab and select the appropriate triggering event for alarm recording Camera , Din , or Disk full , Disk failure , or No signal .

2.Select a Trigger P eriod .

3.Click the Fax Tab

4.Type in the F ax Number ; if it is along distance call, please add the area code..

5.Choose from the Send drop-down list how many pictures you d like to fax; 1 to 30 pictures may be chosen see picture below .

Figure 8-8: Fax Tab

6.Then click Add , and the window below will show Fax with the selections made.

7.Click Apply

, and OK .

Alarm Email Triggering

Alarm email may email a warning message at the time of dete cting an alarm condition. Follow the instructions below to set up Alarm email:

1.Click the Alarm Tab.

2.Select the Camera , Din , Disk full , Disk failure or no signal .

3. Specify the desired Trigger Period .

4.Click the Email tab.

Figure 8-9: Email Tab

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5.Type in the appropriate email address. An additional email address may be specified in CC .

6.Adjust the Send parameter as desired to specify the number of seconds of video youd like to send in the email; a value of from 1 to 5 seconds may be chosen, and the default value is 2 seconds .

7. If you click Attach playback program , you can attach to the email a playback program of up to 1.78M , so that the video may be played by the email recipient s . If the recipients have already downloaded the playback program file, you do not need to choose this option again.

8.Then click Add

EMAIL with the selections made.

9.Click Apply

Alarm Digital Output T riggering

Alarm Digital Output may activate the digital output at the time of detecting alarm. Follow the instructions to set the Digital Output.

1. Click the Alarm Tab.

2.Select the Camera .

3.Select a Trigger P eriod .

4.Click the Dout Tab

, and the window below will show

, and OK .

Figure 8-10: Output Port Tab

5.Select an Dout.

6.Tick off Enable / Not-Enable , the icon with a tick is Enable .

Tick off “Enable/Not-enable”

the Active

Duration

the Delay Trigger

Figure 8-11: Output Port Field

7.Select the Delay time, with a unit of seconds; the delay time may be set from 0 to 999 seconds.

8. nder the Duration , there are settings of 0 to 999 seconds to choose from. A setting of 0 seconds means permanent triggering.

9.Then click Add

, and the window below will show Dout

with the selections made.

10.Click Apply , and OK .

Figure 8-12: Output Port settings

The user could also modify an alarm that has already been set; after changing the content, plea se click “Modify” to confirm — you could also move the

cursor “up” and “down” to adjust the sequence of alarm

responses, or click “Del”

to eliminate unnecessary alarm

responses.

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ALARM LOG

With the DVR system, the camera frames will keep flashing in red and sending out the alarm when alarm event happens.

The Alarm Log provides the administrator of the DVR with a detailed log of the alarm incident, including the reason for the alarm (which camera sent out what kind of alarm), the time the alarm was triggered and the description of the alarm triggering event. Thus you can handle the entire alarm status conveniently.

The log is simple and allows the administrator only two options:

a to delete a single log. b to delete all log files.

Follow the next few steps to set this up:

Deleting One Log

1.Click the Alarm Log Tab

2.Select the file you wish to delete

Figure 9-1: Alarm Log / Selection File

3.Click Del button .

4.A confirmation pop-up screen will appear asking you to reconfirm.

Figure 9-2: Confirmation Window

5.Click Confirm to continue or Cancel to reset.

6.Click Apply , then OK to complete the task.

Deleting All Logs

1.Click the Alarm Log Tab

2.Click Del all

3.A confirmation pop-up screen will appear asking you to reconfirm .

Figure 9-3: Confirmation Window

4.Click Confirm to continue or Cancel to reset.

5.Click Apply , then OK to complete the task.

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USER LOG

The User Log provides the administrator of the D VR to monitor all users that have accessed the DVR. This database tells the administrator whether the users accessed the system locally or remotely, how long the users were logged on, and what their IP addresses were. This is only a user log; the information cannot be changed. Information in this log can only be deleted, or else the entire log file can be deleted. Follow these few steps to delete files:

Deleting One Log

1.Click the User Log Tab

2.Select the file you wish to delete.

Figure 10-1: User Log / Selection File

3.Click the Del button.

4.A confirmation pop-up screen will appear asking you to reconfirm

Figure 10-2: Confirmation Window

5.Click Confirm to continue or Cancel to reset.

6.Click Apply , then OK to complete the task.

Deleting All Logs

1.Click the User Log T ab.

2.Click Del all .

3.A confirmation pop-up screen will appear asking you to reconfirm.

Figure 10-3: Confirmation Window

4.Click Confirm to continue or Cancel to reset.

5.Click Apply

, then OK to complete the task.

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CONFIGURING GENERAL PURPOSE I/O

The Din/Dout input of DVR can connect the optional Din/Dout cable to enable the connection of multiple sets of alarm equipment through the independent alarm signal line. The 4 cha nnel type DVR may have four DI/DO. the 8 channel type may have eight DI/DO,the 12 channel type may have eight DI/ DO, and the 16 channel type may have 16 DI/DO. The related DO relay output and sensor input are configured as follows:

Figure 11-1: Rear View of DVR with GPIO interface

Figure 11-2 Pin definitions

Click "DI/DO" in Settings to set related functions

Figure 11-3: DIO setting

Input Settings

Each camera has a corresponding sensor input. This sen sor in put must be of the dry contact closure type, with a voltage of less than 5V.

Depending on their attributes, the sensors can be set to Normal Open (NO) or Normal Closed (NC) according to the users’ application requirements.

Normal open, NO

When the sensor is of the NO type, DI is connected to the NO connection of the sensor and GND is connected to the COM connection of the sensor. When the alarm is triggered, the circuit connected to the alarm sensor input of the DVR will be closed.

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Normal Closed, NC

When the sensor is of the NC type, DI is connected to the NC connection of the sensor and GND is connected to the COM connection of the sensor. When the alarm is triggered, the circuit connected to the alarm sensor input of the DVR will be open.

Please set the Normal Open or Normal Closed value for each DI, according to the type of connected sensor, using the following screen, and also select the appropriate Delay time (the DVR system alarm delay interval) for each connected sensor.

Figure 11-4: DIO Setting

Output Settings

DO relay output could support connected alarm equipment rated as high as

0.5A 24V DC, and also could be configured for either normal open or normal closed output by means of a Jumper.

* Default is NO

Figure 11-5: Jumper of Video copture card

# The circle part as the jumper

Normal open, NO

If the DO relay output is set to be normally open, when an alarm is triggered, The DO relay output of the DVR will transition from open to closed.

Normal Closed, NC

If the DO relay output is set to be normally closed, when an alarm is triggered, The DO relay output of the DVR will transition from closed to open.

The user can specify the connection point number and also select a closed or open condition under the “Manual Dout Control”, in order to test the functionality of any given connected alarm device.

Figure 11-6: Manual Dout Control setting

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P AN TILT ZOOM

Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) provides the administrator of the DVR with the ability to configure and monitor all PTZ cameras that are connected to the DVR. The DVR can be configured with multiple PTZ cameras. Currently, the system supports the following PTZ models:

1. Lilin Protocol PI -7000, PI -7600, PI -7625

2. Vido Protocol CD-55

3. Pelco Protocol Pelco-D and Pelco-P Pelco Spectra III series

4. SA Protocol CD -55 .CD-56,CD-65

5. PA AS IC Protocol only support for WV-CS850, WV-CS854 T raditional Protocol

6. Dynacolor Protocol D7722, D77

7. MD- icecam MP1000, MD1800

8. atatel-312 Protocol

The user should contact their dealer for information regarding which PTZ cameras they can provide at present. This chapter shows users how to configure a PTZ camera that is compatible with the DVR.

1.Click the PTZ T ab.

Figure 12-1: PTZ Tab

On the left side of the window you will see a live view from your PTZ camera. This allows you to configure and see a “live” feed so you can adjust the system to your requirements.

2.Select the PTZ camera to configure.

Figure 12-2: Camera Selection

PTZ TYPES

The DVR System supports many PTZ devices, the user may select the type of PTZ.

Then the user chooses the speed of each connected PTZ under the Baud Rate column.Occasionally, the PTZ camera ID number may differ from the number shown on the screen; should this occur, please set the camera number to be the same as the PTZ ID to enable the user to control the PTZ camera.

Note: For specific details of device setup information, please refer to

the PTZ product documentation.

Note: If the PTZ device Baud rate setting does not match the

corresponding Baud rate setting of the DVR, then the device will most likely not function correctly.

Figure 12-3: PTZ Type

PTZ Device Control

This function allows setup of the PTZ Device speed, direction, and zoom ratio.

1.To maneuver the PT camera at different speeds click the drop-down list next to Speed . sers can set the speed range from 0 7.

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2. sing the Dome controls at the bottom left of the PTZ window, users can configure their PT cameras to move left

, and down .

3.If your DVR system is set up to use a PT camera, you can oom the camera in or out by clicking to zoom in, and to zoom out.

Figure 12-4: Dome Settings, Focus, Iris

If you are not familiar with the DVR system or do not know how to properly control a PTZ camera, ple ase try to follow the steps introduced above, while observing the resultant changes to the screen output. Once you understand how to control the PTZ device, then you could start to learn the following additional PTZ device functionality.

, right ,

Focus

When connecting a PTZ camera to your Digital Video Recorder, you have the option to focus in on the picture. Use and

to have the camera automatically adjusted.

to focus-in, to focus-out,

Iris

When connecting a PTZ camera to your Digital Video Recorder, you have the option to adjust the iris on the camera. Use or use

to make the iris bigger.

Note: Some of the PTZs setup as Auto by default. It's iris can't be

adjusted manually. Pls refer to the PTZ product documentation for the details.

to make the iris smaller,

Preset Setup

Once you have become familiar with these settings and defined your desired parameters, you are ready to preset your PTZ camera. The Digital Video Recorder provides users with 128 preset positional orientation points for each connected PTZ device. For each preset point, users can adjust the speed and duration interval for the camera.

1.Specify the preset point number from 0 to 128 0 means LL, thats M TI .

2.Set the Speed of the PT camera adjustment range from 0 to 7 , then adjust the Dome orientation.

preset points

Figure 12-5: Preset Setup

3.Specify the Speed within the preset point field this ranges from 0 degree per second to 255 degrees per second and the duration

Time range from 0 to 255 seconds to make adjustments to

preset speed and duration time for the PT camera.

4. nce complete, click the Save

5.To view any of the preset camera pictures in later time, just insert the appropriate camera number in the Preset field.

6.Click Clear one preset point.

7.Click Clear all preset

button .

to delete a preset

to delete all presets.

Grouping Presets

The Digital Video Recorder gives users the option to set up to 128 presets. Of the 128 presets, presets 1 to 4 make up Group One, presets 5 to 8 make up Group Two, presets 9 to 12 make up Group Three and presets 13 to 16 make up Group Four. The remaining presets are only used to view pictures

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in particular directions more conveniently. The main purpose of Group presets is to allow the user to Auto Pan to spe-

cific preset points. When the presets are complete, follow these instructions to Auto Pan the

PTZ cameras according to the presets in the groups:

1.Create all the presets in the groups.

2.Choose the number of your desired group roup 1, roup 2, roup 3 and roup 4 under the Pan roup umber.

3.Click Set Group

4.Click Run Sequence , then the PT cameras will begin to Auto Pan according to the presets in the group.

Example:

Setting Group 1

Function To operate presets 1 to 4 automatically in the mode of

Run Sequence .

Setting Group 1 and Group 2

and click Set Group button. Function T o operate presets 1 to 8 in the mode of Run Sequence .

Setting Group 1, Group 2, and Group 3

roup 2, and roup 3, then click Set Group button.

Function To operate presets 1 to 12 in the mode of Run Sequence .

Setting Group 2, Group 3, and Group 4

roup 3, and roup 4, then click Set Group button.

Function To operate presets 5 to 16 in the mode of Run Sequence .

Choose roup 1, and click Set Group button.

Figure 12-6: Pan Group

Choose roup 1 and roup 2,

Choose roup 1,

Choose roup 2,

PAN SCAN

This DVR system allows the user to set up the PTZ camera to scan from the SET START to SET END.

1.AUTO PAN allows the PT camera to move hori ontally from the set start and set end.

2.SET START this parameter is used to set the current preset point as the S T START.

3.SET END this parameter is used to set the current preset point as the S T D.

4.SCAN SPEED used to select the speed from 0-255 for PT camera A T PA . After finishing the selection of this setting, please click SET SPEED to save the setting.

Figure 12-7: Pan Scan

The DVR system supports many PTZ camera types which have different functions and a variety of settings, so please read the related camera user manual to choose the appropriate settings for your camera(s).

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PLAYBACK

One of the most important features of any Digital Video Recorder is playba ck. Playback allows users to view recorded data, as the system is recording or as users view live data remotely. The features within “Playback” are: Blur, Sna pshot, Export, Tag, File, Alarm, Fa st Forward, Slow Motion, Ski p & Rewind. All of these features are covered later in this chapter. Let’s first take a look at how we can review playback.

To view Playback click the “Playback” Icon --------------------------------A pop-up database window will appear giving you the choice of selecting a

file. Selecting by Date, Time and Camera, or by checking the list of all files, you are able to choose record files. At the bottom of the screen you will notice a set of icons. These icons will help later when using the playback image.

Figure 13-1: Playback Screen

Understanding the Recorded Database

Let’s take a closer look at the options in the data base window before we view playback images.

time search

Figure 13-2: Pop-up Database Screen

1.Calendar Search Clicking the Calendar button, users are able to search the desired record files depending on the selected date.

2.Time Search Clicking the Time Search

button allows users to select a specific time in which they would like to view the files.

3.Camera Search Select the camera whose recording files you want to playback; you could choose more than one camera if desired.

4.Select All click ALL to choose all cameras.

5.Reset click reset to clear the current data, and reset the new files

you choose.

6.Other path click other path to choose the recording files under

other path .

7.Back up choose the file you need to back up and click Backup to

back up files.

NOTE: Press <Shift> and mouse's left button at the same time, you can

choose multipe files.

8.Search Button Click the Search button to list all recorded files in accordance with the selected Date, Time and Camera.

9.List Button Click this button to display a list of all the recorded database.

10.Open Click this button to view a selected file.

11.Cancel Button Cancel all actions.

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Understanding the Bottom Toolbar

The Bottom Toolbar appears only when you click the playback icon. Before a recorded file is selected, the bottom toolbar will be hidden (disabled). Once a recorded file is selected, the toolbar icons will appear (be enabled). Let¡¦s view what each icon means.

Figure 13-3: Bottom Toolbar

Click this icon to exit playback.

If there is a function of NAS in your DVR (It is optional), click

this icon to enter the video file page to select and playback files in NAS by date, time and camera.

If there is a function of Multiple Playback in your DVR (It is

optional), click this icon to enter the Multiple Playback page.

If there is a function of Audio out (It is optional), click this icon

to turn the mute on or off.

Click the directional icons to move the playback images up,

down, left, or right. Click this icon to remove blur, to sharpen or define the image. Click this icon to blur the image. Click this image to take a snapshot (one selected frame form

the current video file), and export or print the snapshot image. Click this image to save an image to disk. Click this icon to tag an important section of the recorded file.

Once the file is tagged, you can go directly back to the relevant

place when you open this tag to review this file. Click this quick reference icon to enter the recorded database

window, you can list the recorded files by date, time, or

camera or, you can list all recorded files, and then select the

file to play. Click this icon to review the previous file. Click this icon to rewind play. Click this icon to pause play, repeat click this icon will play the

image frame by frame.

Click this icon to play the file. Click this icon to slow forward the file: press once to go

forward at 1/2 speed, press twice for 1/4 speed, press three times for 1/6 speed...

Click this icon to fast forward the file, and the optional speeds

are 1x, 2x, 4x, 6x, 8x, 10x. Press once to go at the speed of 2x, press twice at speed of 4x...

Click this icon to jump to the next file. If the current file has

been only partially played, then you can click on this icon once to jump to the end of this file; press it a second time to jump to the beginning of the next file (on the same camera); if the current file has reached the end, press this icon to jump directly to the beginning of the next file (on the same camera).

Viewing Playback by Camera

To view a recorded file from a particular camera, please follow these steps.

1.To view Playback click the Playback Icon------------------------

Figure 13-4: Playback Screen

2.Select a date and time from the calendar.

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Figure 13-5: Calendar & Camera Selection

3.Select a camera.

4.Click Search to show all the files.

5.Then the recorded database will be listed on the screen if the camera is defined with a name, the name will appear in the Description field .

, to list the desired files, or click List

6.Choose the recorded file to play.

Figure 13-6: Recording Database

Figure 13-7: Camera Selection

7.Double-click the selection or click Open . The video from the selected file will appear in the top left-hand corner of the Main Screen.

Figure 13-8: Recorded Data Playback

8.Click Play from the ottom Toolbar

9.Double-click the image to enlarge-----------------

Figure 13-9: Enlarged Image

10.Double-click the image again to enlarge-----------------

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Figure 13-10: Full-size Playback Image

11.T o reduce the si e or go back to the original si e, right-click ---

Alarm Recorded Playback

Follow these steps to view alarm triggered playback images

1.Click the Alarm Icon.

2.A database of all the alarm triggered playback files will appear Alarm Log

Figure 13-11: Alarm Log

3.Please select the file you want from the alarm video log. Double-click it or click Open Main Screen.

. The selected file will appear in front of the

4. Click Play to view the file.

Figure 13-12: Alarm Triggered File

Tagging Recorded Data

After opening a file, if some important section has been found in the video, that section can be tagged for later reference. While watching the video frames, the tagged section can be operated like this:

1.Click the Tag

button to enter the window.

Figure 13-13: Tag Field

2.Type in the Tag name first.

3.Click the Insert button, the information about the Camera, Tag time, and Description the camera name will be added to the system automatically and then be listed out.

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Figure 13-14: Tagged Frame

4.The particular image is then saved and can be searched and viewed for later reference by means of the tag. And the camera number and the time is in sync with the tag data.

5.Then a mark will appear at the left bottom of the tagged screen see the image below .

Figure 13-15: Tagged Image

Exporting an Image

While viewing playback data, if you wish to export a section of a file to save in addition, do the following:

1.Click

this icon and the following window will appear

Figure 13-16: Export Image

2.The image highlights the hours, minutes, and seconds. se the dropdown list to select the time frame when you would like to export.

There are two ways to export

(1)DVR

Click “Export Playback program” to export video with the DVR export playback program. If you have already downloaded this playback program, you do not need to click the “Export Playback

program” tab again.

(2)HTML+JPG

If you export the video by choosing this type, you will be able to view the video with a standard browser.

Comparison of the two methods of Video Export

DVR (MPEG-4) HTML+JPG

a. Uses the DVR’s unique playback

program, the video will not be trancscode d an d is mo re clearer.

b. The fi rs t t ime the program i s us ed

You need to ex po rt t h e playback program.

a. the image can be viewed in a

standard brow se r.

b. due to th e t ra ns codi n g, t he

image is not so clear.

Note1: The installation program for playback program is DvrActiveXSetup.

exe, which would be allocated on the same directory of exported data f iles. When users click on the DvrActiveXSetup.exe, installation will be initiated automatically, and will run playback right away

Note2: If your PC already in stalled the playba ck progra m, you can click directly

on the exported data file (.dvr) for playback

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Note3: The rules on naming the exported data files would be as

C1_20030306_120000_60.dvr(DVR host site data exporting) or C1_0306_120000_60.dvr(remote site data exporting), meaning camera one, and the recording activities beginning by 2003/03/06 12:00:00, and the length of the recording file is 60 seconds

3.Then click NEXT to continue.

4.The DVR then asks you to choose the media and the destination for the file to and the name of the file. nce complete, click OK

to confirm. If the space is not big enough for the export file,

the system will inform you beforehand and stop the export mode

Figure 13-17: Export Image (2)

Smoothing an Image

The smoothness and sharpness of an image can be adjusted in the DVR. When an image is unclear or if it is important to clarify the image, you can use one of two functions.

Figure 13-18: Sharp Image

1. pen the recorded image

2. Click on this icon * to blur the image.

3. Click on this icon *

*The Blur Icon and the Sharpen Icon are at the same position, only one of

them will appear at any given time. When the Blur Icon appears, you can use it to blur the image; when the Sharpen Icon appears, you can use it to sharpen the image.

to sharpen the image.

Figure 13-19: Blur Image

Moving playback frames

While viewing several playback screens, the entire screen or background screen may be shut out. The directional icons can be used to move each playback video to different parts of the screen. Click on the separate directions to position your video to the desired location.

The images below will demonstrate this function.

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Figure 13-20: Viewing More Than One Playback Image

Printing an Image

1.Click the snapshot icon to pop up a new window to show the image.

Figure 13-21: Snapshot

2.Click the bottom tool bar export icon to save the image individually. The system will let you choose the ways to export and the place to save, and also the file name. After keying in the

information, please click OK

to confirm.

Figure 13-22: Export Devices Selection

3.Click the print icon to print out the image individually. If you print it out successfully, the screen will pop up a new window to

show you. please click Confirm have printed out.

to indicate that the files

Figure 13-23: Print OK Window

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REMOTE SURVEILLANCE

The DVR allows users to view the cameras connected to the DVR and the recorded file playback remotely through browsers. The DVR system is able to provide users with all functions available on the Host port. Once you have set up the local LAN and Internet functionality from the System Window, you are able to easily and conveniently operate your Digital Video Recorder remotely.

1.Click the Setup icon from the Main Screen of the DVR system ---

2.Click the System T ab.

Figure 14-1: System Tab Screen for LAN Identification

3.Identify your IP address.

4. pen your browser.

5.In the address field enter the IP address.

6. it Enter . The DVR remote logon window will appear.

7. nder ame enter admin the default Account for Administrator .

8. nder Password enter admin the default password .

9.Click Login.

enter the password

enter the name

click login

Figure 14-2: DVR Remote logon Window

10.The next screen is the Main Remote Surveillance Screen.

No motion over 10 minutes after login, users will be auto-logout.

Figure 14-3: The Main Remote Surveillance Screen

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The Main Remote Surveillance Screen has four sections to it. They are Monitor, Playback,Setup, and Logout.

• Monitor — Click this area to monitor image preview and real-time recording.

• Playback — Click this area to view playback of the recorded files.

• Setup — This section has 8 different settings: Camera, Schedule, Account, System, Alarm, Alarm Log, User Log and GPIO.

• Logout — Click this area to close all operations and return to the login screen.

Let’s go over the following sections one-by-one in detail.

Monitoring

1.Click the Monitor button.

When you use the DVR system for the first time, a warning window will appe ar outlining the problems of using Active X. For more information please refer to Appendix F.

Figure 14-4: ActiveX Warning

Once you have clicked the “Monitor” button, the real-time monitoring preview screen will appe ar; every camera connected to the DVR has its respective screen. These are static images taken from the respective cameras.

to show logining user’s name

Figure 14-5: Remote Monitor Screen - Remote Monitor

This screen provides a view of the static preview images from all cameras by default. The user may select which camera’s video to monitor as live video. This screen also displays the name of the current user.

2.Click Select All

to view monitoring screens from

all cameras in the new window.

Four degrees of image quality may be selected: Low, Mid, High, Best.

Monitor image quality selection

Save the selected cameras

Figure 14-6: Image Quality Field

3.Click first the left button Clear All .

4.Then Check the camera you want to view.

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5.Click Save Selected Camera to save the image you need.

6.Save the image and the next time you log in with same user name will be able to open the window and see the image you previously saved.

7.Click Monitor choose.

8.Then click Refresh to refresh the static preview images.

to view the particular camera you

Real Time Monitor Window

The Real Time Monitor Window is the key window of remote monitoring, user can monitor selected cameras. The user can also click the left mouse button twice to enlarge the selected camera window and click the right mouse button to restore the enlarge camera window.

The Maximum FPS of each camera will be shown on the upper left side of the real time monitoring screen.

Default FPS as below:

Figure 14-7: bandwidth display icon

Displayed Camera Speed

9-16 Cameras 2 PS 5-8 Cameras 4 PS 1-4 Cameras 8 PS

Click < or > to adjust the Max. speed (0-30 FPS) as below:

Figure 14-8: Adjust maximum display speed

Click icon to export images to HDD or print it out via printer: (as below)

Figure 14-9: Focused camera image export (1)

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Figure 14-10: Focused camera image export (2)

as the icon for displaying bandwidth, click it to display the bandwidth,

click again to hide the information

Figure 14-11: show the bandwidth

The second icon on the upper right side of the real time monitor window may be used to minimize the window.

Figure 14-12: Minimize real time monitor window

Note: two icons will be shown when minimizing the window. The first

is to turn on or off the real time monitor; clicking the icon will restart the real time monitor window. Another icon is the DVR status monitor and PTZ control icon; when clicked will start the DVR status monitor and PTZ control window).The second icon is the DVR status monitor

and PTZ control icon ( ); when clicked during real time monitoring, the right side of the window will show the following information:

1.Recording time is displayed.

2.If recycling recording is taking place, then a green recycling recording icon is also displayed.

3.the amount of space which has been used on each hard disk and the space remaining, for up to a total of 7 hard disks.

4.A hard disk damage icon is displayed if there is damage to a hard disk.

Also displayed are the following user PTZ control functions:

up, down, left, right directional controls

speed selection

zoom in/out control

image size adjustment control (small/large)

camera lens aperture (iris diaphragm) control (small/large) auto-pan select

Now two tab settings will be visible on the upper right side of the window.

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When the user clicks on the first tab, the upper right side of the window shows the following information:

1.Recording time is displayed.

2.If recycling recording is taking place, then a green recycling recording icon is also displayed.

3.the amount of space which has been used on each hard disk and the space remaining, for up to a total of 7 hard disks.

4.A hard disk damage icon is displayed if there is damage to a hard disk.

When the user clicks on the second tab, the upper right side of the window shows the following monitoring information:

1.An indication whether each camera has an alarm event for motion detection a green light shows

normal status, a red light is alarm mode

2.An indication whether each camera has an alarm event for Din a green light shows normal status,

a red light is alarm mode

3.An indication whether each camera has an alarm event for Dout a green light shows normal

status, a red light is alarm mode

4.Select the camera, and record the images from

The next section deals with how to operate recorded data playba ck remotely:

that camera to the local viewing hard disk.

Remote Playback

1.Click Main to enter the remote monitor screen.

2.Click Playback playback.

in the screen to open the window for

Figure 14-13: Understanding the Playback Toolbar

Understanding the Playback Toolbar

The playback sidebar gives users the freedom to manipulate the image to their benefit. Let’s take a closer look at these icons:

1.Play Button: Click this button to play the file

2.Reverse Button: Click this button to rewind the played image

3.Pause Button: Click this button to stop playing for a pause

4.Last Section Button: Click this button to rewind to last section

5.Next Section Button: Click this button to go to the next frame

6.File Button: Click this button to choose the file you want to view

7.Alarm File Button: Click this button to find an alarm recorded file

8.Tag File Button: Click this button to find a file by its tag

9.Snapshot Button: Click this button to take a snapshot and print it out

10.Export Button: Click it to export and save an image to output

devices

11.Tag Button: Click this button to mark a recorded file

12.NAS: If there are video data back up to NAS, then you can click it to

playback the back up clips in NAS.

13.Speed: 8x,6x,4x,2x,1x, 1/2x, 1/4x, 1/6x, 1/8x and one frame

14.Resolution: Click this button to select the si e of the screen; the

options are 320x240, 480x360, 640x480 etc.

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Speed Screen

The first time you enter the Record Playback mode of the remote monitor system, a warning window will appear concerning the problems associated with using ActiveX. For more information please refer to Appendix F.

Figure 14-14: The Remote Playback Screen

There is a horizontal scroll bar on the bottom of the playing window, which facilitates users in searching films quickly. You may press and hold the left mouse button on it and drag it from left to right until you find the video image that you need.

Playback by File

You may click “Playback” to view the files remotely:

1. nce you have clicked the File icon,.

2.A new pop-up window will appear allowing you to select the camera, and the time you wish to preview.

Figure 14-15: Playback by File Remotely

3.Click the Search button to list all recorded data for that particular time frame.

4. ou may also click the List

Figure 14-16: Information on File Selection

button to list all the recorded files.

5.Move the mouse to the file you want to play, and double-click the file

to play it. r, you can click it, and press the Open button below to play the file.

6.When you want to see an enlarged image, just click on the operation options to enlarge it.

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Figure 14-17: Remote Playback - Enlarged Image

Alarm File

“Alarm File” allows users to see the time and camera numbers concerned with an alarm, and all the alarm files can be deleted.

1.Click Alarm .

2.Select one alarm file, click Open

3.Click the Delete button to delete one alarm file.

to play it.

Figure 14-18: Alarm File

Taking a Snapshot

Whenever you find an a bnormal status on the screen, you may take a snap shot of the screen immediately using the “Snapshot” function.

1.Click the Snap button.

2. rom the pop-up window, select the resolution si e of your print. The system provides three resolution options, 320x240

480x360

3.Choose the Resolution and click Print . ou will be prompted to select a printer from a pop-up window.

and 640x480 .

Figure 14-19: Snapshot Resolution - 640x480

4.Select your printer and click Print

to print.

Exporting an Image

Exporting an image allows users to access images remotely from the hard disk and save it onto your local hard drive.

1.Click the Export button.

2.Select an exporting duration.

3.Select if you also need to export a playback program.

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Figure 14-20: Export Duration

4.Click Export to choose path for saving the file and enter the file

name, then click Save

* If the time for exporting is a little long, please wait for a while patiently.

to save this file to disk.

Inserting a Tag

Inserting a tag allows users to mark an important section of a file specially. Once it’s opened, the tagged file will be played from the marked place. After adding the tagged files, click the “Tag” in the file options; a pop-up window will list all the tagged files.

The following tells how to produce a tagged file:

1.Click the Tagadd button.

2.After entering the Tag ame, click the OK

Figure 14-21: Export Duration

button.

3.Click the Tag on the Playback Side Toolbar.

4.Select the file you wish to view.

5.Click pen to view the image or Delete to discard a useless T ag.

Figure 14-22: Tag Window

NAS

Click this button, you can playback the video clips that back up in NAS.

Configuring Setup Remotely

The functions for remote setup are basically the same as those used locally. The following instructions outline this in detail.

1. n the Main Remote Screen click Setup

2.The next screen is the Camera setup window.

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Figure 14-23: Main Remote Screen - Setup Screen

Remote Camera Configuration

When configuring cameras remotely for the first time, please install the related Active-X Object , according to the information provided in Appendix F.

All remote functionality is set up similarly to the local machine. The major difference is the way the interface look s. On the left side of the viewing area are the function keys for setup. Clicking any of the keys will lead you into the related setup screen. Then you can choose the camera and set related parameters on the right side of the viewing area.

Figure 14-24: Remote Camera Configuring Screen

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