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Contents

Copyrights and Trademarks.........................................................................................v

Welcome to NetVision...............................................................................................................

1 System Overview..........................................................................................................

2 Intended Audience and Required Knowledge..............................................................

3 Feature Overview .........................................................................................................

4 Your NetVision Desktop ...............................................................................................

4.1 Remote Surveillance Station Desktop................................................................

4.2 Video Server Desktop.........................................................................................

4.3 Communications / Server Modules (Video Server) ............................................

Common / Daily Tasks ..............................................................................................................

5 Starting your Software and Logging In.......................................................................

Logging Out, Changing Operators, or Shutting Down......................................

6 Alarm / Reporting Features and 'Chatting' .................................................................

6.1 System I/O Primer.............................................................................................

6.2 Responding to Alarm Alerts..............................................................................

6.3 Responding to Alarm-Alert Email.....................................................................

6.4 Alarm / Recording Status Indications at a Video Server ..................................

6.5 Chatting On-line with a Video Server................................................................

7 Playing or Downloading Video Recordings................................................................

7.1 Overview--Types of Playback...........................................................................

7.2 Playback--Technical Details .............................................................................

7.3 Synchronized Playback (v2.3 SP2) ..................................................................

7.4 Video Search (v2.3 SP2) ..................................................................................

7.5 Searching for Motion.........................................................................................

7.6 Working with the Playback Screen...................................................................

7.7 Viewing and Printing 'Snapshots'......................................................................

7.8 Working with the File List..................................................................................

7.9 Quad Playback..................................................................................................

7.9.6 The Utility Screen (Quad Playback) ....................................................

7.10 Server Management--Identifying Remote Servers for Playback......................

8 Viewing Live Cameras................................................................................................

8.1 Viewing Cameras from a Remote Station ........................................................

8.2 Viewing Cameras at a Video Server.................................................................

8.3 Changing a Camera's View (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) ....................................................

8.4 Monitoring Cameras via TV (Spot Monitor) ......................................................

9 Recording Camera-Views...........................................................................................

9.1 Recording at a Remote Station........................................................................

9.2 Recording at a Video Server.............................................................................

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System Administration and Maintenance............................................................................. 47

10 Tasks Applicable to Remote Stations and the Video Server......................................

10.1 PC Date and Time ............................................................................................

10.2 Checking your Software Version ......................................................................

10.3 Introduction to Video File Management (Filekeeping and Housekeeping) ......

10.4 To Allow Using a Blank CD

(Roxio - Easy CD Creator 5 basic with DirectCD) ..............49

10.5 Filekeeping (v2.3 SP2) .....................................................................................

10.6 Housekeeping...................................................................................................

10.7 Automatic Video File Management (Self Housekeeping).................................

11 Tasks Performed at the Video Server Only................................................................

11.1 Video Server Users and Passwords.................................................................

11.2 Remote Users and Permissions (+ HTTP server port).....................................

11.3 Viewing a List of Motion-Detection Alarms.......................................................

11.4 Backing Up or Restoring Configuration Settings..............................................

11.5 Viewing Changes Made through the "Utility" Menu..........................................

11.6 Viewing Remote User Sessions .......................................................................

System Configuration.............................................................................................................

12 Configuration Introduction ..........................................................................................

13 Remote Station Configuration ....................................................................................

13.1 Remote Stations: Basic Set-up.......................................................................

13.2 Setting Up the Alarm Alert Receiver.................................................................

13.3 Station List (Identifying the Video Servers) ......................................................

14 General Video Server Settings...................................................................................

14.1 Startup / Logoff Options....................................................................................

14.2 Miscellaneous Settings.....................................................................................

14.3 Setting Video Playback Sessions to be Logged...............................................

15 Alarm / Reporting Settings..........................................................................................

15.1 Enable/Disable Alarm Alerts or E-Mail .............................................................

15.2 Set Up the Alarm Alert Caller............................................................................

15.3 Auto Alarm Display (v2.3 SP2).........................................................................

15.4 Set Up Alarm Overlays (v2.3 SP2)...................................................................

16 Camera, Audio, and PTZ Settings..............................................................................

16.1 Set up Cameras and Titles...............................................................................

16.2 Cameras to Appear in Sequential Viewing.......................................................

16.3 Pan/Tilt/Zoom Activation and Set Up................................................................

16.4 Show Date and Time in Video Image (Time Stamp)........................................

16.5 Enable Audio for Specific Cameras..................................................................

16.6 Setting the Sound Level....................................................................................

16.7 Remote Audio Monitoring.................................................................................

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17 Recording and Playback Settings...............................................................................

17.1 Video Setup (in DSR Configuration).................................................................

17.2 Recording Setup (in DSR Configuration).........................................................

17.2.1 Drive Usage  ...............................................................................

17.2.2 File ..............................................................................................

17.2.3 Codec  .........................................................................................

17.2.4 Priority  ........................................................................................

17.2.5 Misc.  ...........................................................................................

17.3 Resolution and Recording Mode ......................................................................

17.4 Frame Rate for Recording................................................................................

18 Scheduled and/or Alarm-Triggered Recording...........................................................

18.1 Introduction to Automated Recording...............................................................

18.2 Schedules for Recording and/or Motion Detection...........................................

18.3 External Sensors and Recording Duration.......................................................

18.3.1 Recording Mode for External Alarms..............................................

18.4 Setting up Pre-Alarm Recording.......................................................................

18.5 Setting up Video Motion-Detection...................................................................

Software Installation and Network Set Up............................................................................

19 PC Requirements .......................................................................................................

19.1 Video Server PC Reference .............................................................................

19.1.1 PC, Memory, Operating System.....................................................

19.1.2 Additional Drives.............................................................................

19.1.3 Microphone and Speakers..............................................................

19.1.4 Items Typically Done at the Factory................................................

19.2 Remote Station PC Requirements....................................................................

19.2.1 Processor (CPU).............................................................................

19.2.2 Memory (RAM)................................................................................

19.2.3 Operating System ...........................................................................

19.2.4 Video Card and Monitor ..................................................................

19.2.5 Hard Drive (Remote Stations).........................................................

19.2.6 Other Drive(s)..................................................................................

19.2.7 Sound Card and Speakers..............................................................

19.1.5 Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (WinXP-SP2).............................

20 Software Installation or Upgrade................................................................................

20.1 Installing or Upgrading the Remote Station Software.......................................

20.2 Reinstalling or Upgrading the Video Server Software......................................

21 Network and Connectivity Issues ...............................................................................

Network Usage ...............................................................................................101

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Reference Topics ................................................................................................................. 103

22 Using the Small Remote Module..............................................................................

23 Remote Configuration...............................................................................................

24 The WatchDog Feature............................................................................................

24.1 Introduction.....................................................................................................

24.2 Using the Watchdog Feature..........................................................................

24.3 Setting up the Watchdog Feature...................................................................

24.4 Hardware Watchdog Option ...........................................................................

24.4.1 Status LEDs..................................................................................

25 Hardware Reference ................................................................................................

25.1 Capture Board Reference...............................................................................

25.2 Camera and PTZ Reference...........................................................................

25.3 Wiring Reference............................................................................................

26 Troubleshooting........................................................................................................

27 Using the ATM Interface Option...............................................................................

27.1 Introducing the ATM Interface Option.............................................................

27.2 Topics Covered Elsewhere:............................................................................

27.3 Viewing ATM Cameras...................................................................................

27.4 Recording ATM Camera Images....................................................................

27.5 Playing ATM Video Recordings......................................................................

27.6 Additional Options (the right-click menu).......................................................

27.7 Viewing and Printing 'Snapshots' ...................................................................

28 Working with the Older Playback Engines ...............................................................

29 Viewing Cameras through a Web Browser ..............................................................

30 Setting up an IP Camera or Video Server module (v2.3 SP2).................................

31 Panoramic Video Surveillance--PVS (v2.3 SP2)......................................................

Index .......................................................................................................................................

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Copyrights and Trademarks

™ NetVision and Micro DVR are trademarks

of CSG Security Inc. / Sécurité CSG Inc. ™ Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corporation ™ ® Microsoft, Windows, Windows 2000, and

Windows XP are trademarks or registered

trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. ™ ImmerVision and IMV1 are

trademarks or registered

trademarks of ImmerVision Inc.

/ Sécurité

Disclaimer

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Attention: Physical alteration of hardware components or removal of electrical devices may void warranties, and/or affect radiofrequency and electromagnetic emissions.

This document is not to be copied, decompiled, or re-distributed in any form without prior written consent.

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Welcome to NetVision

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Welcome

Common Admin Config Install Tech-Ref

System Overview

1.1

System Overview:

Netvision™ is a remote digital video surveillance capture and reporting system accessible by LAN/WAN, the Internet, or through a dial-up networking connection. The two main components of the system are the Video Server (with cameras) and remote stations.

The Video Server collects and digitally records video input from video cameras and allows viewing it at remote surveillance stations using an IP link (LAN/WAN, internet, or dial-up networking).

Note: Due to speed and reliability considerations, dial-up connections are NOT recommended. Use a faster connection if you have a choice.

Video Server Models: Different NetVision Video Servers are available, supporting 4, 8, or 16 cameras.

1.2

Remote surveillance Stations are video receivers that function as monitoring consoles and enable a variety of administrative, alarm and monitoring functions. Remote monitoring tasks can be carried out from anywhere you have access to your network, the internet, or a telephone.

The Video Server includes a computer, video capture board(s), cameras, and software. Remote surveillance stations include software typically running on an existing/locally sourced Windows PC.

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Additional components include:

• Video cameras (up to 16--using four capture

boards). Any of them can include PTZ support.

Eight ports/PTZ protocols are supported, plus PTZ- cascading (e.g., Canon VC-C4).

• Input / Output wiring harness;

• Microphone(s) for audio support at

camera(s)--can be monitored at remote stations as well.

Tip: Current video server units typically include up to 5 audio inputs. Related: 25.1 Capture Board Reference

1.3

NetVision Software:

• Netvision (Video Server): View and record

up to 16 cameras at a time, plus

access/support for all other features, and

system configuration;

• Remote Station: Integrated remote

viewer and playback software. View and

record up to 16 cameras at a time from

various Video Servers. Play up to 4 video

recordings at a time. Chat with a Video

Server. Respond to alarm alerts. Control

PTZ cameras. Perform file maintenance

(housekeeping) tasks.

• Remote Module: View and record 1 camera

at a time, with access to playback utility and other features.

Related Topics: 22 Using the Small Remote Module

• Video Playback (local and remote): Select a

Video Server and camera. Then, select file(s) from a list, and play up to 4 at a time.

(manually, or sequential / continuous).

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Welcome

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Intended Audience and Required Knowledge

Sections pertaining to common tasks require only a basic knowledge of using MS Windows. For example, you should be familiar with how to:

• Double-click, right-click, and drag-and-drop

items in MS Windows.

• Select or enter values in an on-screen form,

and select [OK] when finished.

• Respond to general/confirmation prompts.

Although the technical sections have also been written with usability and simplicity in mind, the procedures discussed there require a better familiarity with both MS Windows, and networking environments. For example:

• Being comfortable configuring more

technical features, and using the Windows "Control Panel";

• How to get to a DOS/Command prompt

(e.g., to 'ping' an IP address).

Network Reliability: Since this system works through your network, any problems with the network and/or permission issues may block communications and/or cause features to be unavailable.

The reliable operation of your network is the responsibility of your network administrator.

Feature Overview

Briefly, the NetVision system supports:

• Local and remote security via local and

remote user passwords and permissions;

• Extensive camera viewing and recording

features including: Local and remote viewing and recording of up to 16 cameras; Sequential camera viewing; Local and remote control of PTZ cameras;

•

Support for IP cameras and Network Video Servers allowing access to cameras virtually anywhere in the world. PTZ is also supported (for one protocol at a time).

•

Supports 360° blindspot-free viewing through ImmerVision IMV1 lenses and the Panoramic Video Surveillance (PVS) option.

• Camera images can include a date/time stamp, and up to three custom titles;

•

Four video playback methods are

provided (v2.3 SP2):

+ Sync Playback (server/local files only):

Synchronized videos for all cameras at a given time.

+ Video Search: • Search and playback files for a

desired server, camera, and time-range. • Further search for motion within video clips. • Supports downloading, file mgt. and saving individual frames.

+ Quad Playback: Older playback engine. + 360 Playback (optional): Same screens as Video

Search, plus a control for panoramic processing.

• You can search for motion within video files, including separate search and playback of regular video recordings vs. backed up files (CD, etc.).

• 'Snapshot' images can be taken from recorded videos for printing or archiving. (Printouts can include header, disclaimer, and comment text.);

• Local and remote users can be limited to specific cameras if desired;

• NetVision Plus and Micro DVR units support up to 120fps (NTSC) or 100fps (PAL) on a 16 camera system. NetVision Elite systems support up to 240fps (NTSC) or 200fps (PAL) with 16 cameras;

• TV-out (spot monitor) functionality is included for monitoring individual cameras manually, in sequence, or when an alarm occurs (external input or video motiondetection).

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• NetVision Video Servers will include up to five audio inputs—allowing audio to be included with camera images and monitored at authorized remote stations. (Systems include a built-in sound card with microphone jack, plus up to 4 line-level audio inputs (on video capture boards, or an optional 4-input audio board).

•

Audio can be monitored at remote stations. This allows sounds associated with a camera to be heard (and included in recordings). This also allows an operator to 'broadcast' verbal instructions to remote stations that are 'on-line'

microphone; controlled through remote user permissions)

(via PC or camera

• Each camera can be triggered to auto-record by an external sensor, or motion being detected in the camera's view (configurable including detection zones). Each camera can also be set for ‘pre-alarm’ recording so the scene is available showing up to 300 seconds before the alarm occurred.

• Motion sensing and/or recording can be scheduled to occur at specific times.

(Recording can also be done manually, at Video

Server PCs and remote stations.)

•

Alarms (external sensors, video motion detect, and/or video/signal lost— where applicable) can:

+ Trigger a camera to display automatically (V2.3

SP2)

+ Trigger an associated PTZ camera to jump to a

pre-defined PTZ preset position

+ Signal a remote surveillance station (with or

without: A custom sound being played; 5-10 frames being displayed; The live camera being auto-displayed, and/or; The camera being autorecorded.)

+ Signal an e-mail recipient (with or without a

'snapshot' image).

+ Activate special "Alarm Overlay" subtitles (v2.3

SP2).

• Alarms can trigger external device(s) through one of three built-in outputs (one for

external sensors triggered, one for video motion-sense, and one for either/both).

•

Netvision users can 'chat' on-line

with Video Server operators.

• The following items can be logged at a Video Server:

+ Motion-detection and video lost alarms that occur; + Changes being made by operators using the

[Utility] menu;

+ Remote video playback sessions. + HTTP server activity (v2.3 SP2).

• The watchdog feature causes the Video Server to restart automatically if the Netvision software stops responding for a pre-set duration (60-250 sec.).

With the hardware watchdog option, the Video Server will be restarted in the event of MS Windows 'hanging' or 'crashing' as well.

• Built-in HTTP server;

• Web/browser-based viewing of camera

images, controlling PTZ cameras, and recording remotely is provided through the Webcam and/or WebView features.

• Remote (browser-based) configuration of many items including motion detection set up;

• Selectable recording CODEC (compression and file-type) at Video Server PCs and remote stations;

• Video files are encoded to help allow the detection of image tampering.

•

SiteWatch™ software allows monitoring the status of NetVision Video Servers remotely.

• File management tasks can be performed manually, or automated and scheduled through the “Self-Housekeeping” feature.

+ (v2.3 SP2): New "Filekeeping" feature

allows viewing or adding a remark, plus previewing, downloading, and maintenance functions.

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Welcome

Common Admin Config Install Tech-Ref

Your NetVision Desktop

4.1

Remote Surveillance Station Desktop

The Main Window: Displays

selected camera views (one or four);

Right-Hand Side of the Display: This includes these items:

• Video format selector ([N] for NTSC

or [P] for PAL);

• Screen mode selector (1, 4, 9, or

16 camera/views);

• [ Full ]: Expands the camera area to fill your whole screen (Press Esc to cancel this);

• Video Server list and connection controls;

• Status / event list.

The Toolbar (bottom of the screen): This includes:

• Play Back: Allows playing previously

captured videos, and capturing / printing individual frames.

• HouseKeeping: Allows performing file

management and hard-drive maintenance tasks;

• Alarm Alert: Allows viewing alarm alerts

sent from a Video Server (triggered by an external sensor, video motion sense, or video/signal-lost detection);

• Chat: Allows sending and receiving text to

alert or collaborate on-line with other NetVision users;

• Audio Monitor: Allows remote stations to

monitor audio from Video Servers equipped with a microphone (associated with a camera);

• Utility

4.1.1

(tools symbol): Allows configuring some

auto-reconnect parameters, plus the recording CODEC (compression and filetype);

If you Wish to Minimize the Remote Station Desktop

Click the minimize button in the top right corner of the screen.

Alternative: Right-click the blue title-bar at the top of the screen (try it!).

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4.2

Video Server Desktop

The Main Window: Displays

selected camera-views (from 1 to all 16 at-a-time);

Tip: A hard-disk usage indicator appears at the bottom of the screen.

"Display" Selections: The upperright portion of the screen allows you to:

• Select the number of camera/views

(or 'groups' of cameras) to be visible at one time. (Try it!);

• Set the screen to seq-

uentially step through the cameras / views;

• Select individual cameras to view

on-screen (1 - 16).

"Recorder" Selections: The middle righthand portion of the screen allows you to:

• Manually start / stop recording desired

camera view(s). (individual camera(s), or all at once with [ Record All ] ). With instant-recording, double-clicking a camera-view starts the recording.

Related Topics: 6.4 Alarm / Recording Status Indications (Camera Number Colours);

17.2.5 Misc.  (see "Instant Recording")

4.2.1

Large Buttons, Bottom-Right Corner:

• [Logon] / [Logoff]: Allows an operator to

• [Utility]: Provides access to a number of

system settings, and maintenance/filemanagement tasks;

• [Playback]: Allows playing previously

captured videos, and capturing / printing individual frames.

• [Full Scr]: Expands the active

camera/view(s) to fill the entire screen.

Tip: Right-click the screen once to return to normal viewing.

• [Exit]: Allows shutting down the system.

Note: as this will stop all camera monitoring and recording for this Video Server, you will be prompted to confirm your intentions. You must be logged in to use this (may require a "Supervisor" login).

4.2.2

If you Need to Minimize the Video Server Desktop

While logged in, you can minimize the Video Server software by right portion of the desktop (i.e., outside of any buttons or display areas), and selecting "Minimize".

If this feature is not available: This feature can be turned on and off. See: 14.2 Miscellaneous Settings

-clicking any fixed

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Welcome

Common Admin Config Install Tech-Ref

4.3

Communications / Server Modules (Video Server)

WebView video server. Related through a Web Browser

: The ‘WebView’ feature also uses the

: 29 Viewing Cameras

You'll notice some items on the task bar at a Video Server when the NetVision software is running.

Alarm Alert Caller: Manages the

•

sending of alarms to a remote surveillance workstation;

Related Topics:

15.2 Set Up the Alarm Alert Caller;

6.2 Responding to Alarm Alerts (Remote Station)

• Alarm Alert Email Sender:

Manages the sending of alarm notifications to e-mail recipients;

Related Topics:

6.3 Responding to Alarm-Alert Email

15.1 Enable/Disable Alarm Alerts or E-Mail

• Playback Server: Allows remote

surveillance stations to playback previously recorded video sequences;

Related Topics: 7 Playing or Downloading Video Recordings

28.1 The Video Playback Feature (Micro DVR)

• PTZ Server: Allows remote surveillance

stations to remotely control camera-views (Pan/Tilt/Zoom);

Related Topics:

8.3 Changing a Camera's View (Pan/Tilt/Zoom);

16.3 Pan/Tilt/Zoom Activation and Set Up

• Search Engine Server: Allows efficient local and remote searching of video files;

Related Topic: 7 Playing or Downloading Video Recordings

28.1 The Video Playback Feature (Micro DVR)

• Watchdog: This causes the Video Server to

restart automatically if the NetVision software stops responding for a pre-set duration (60-250 sec.);

Tip: A hardware watchdog option is available as well (for protection against MS Windows crashing or 'hanging').

Related Topic:

6.5 Chatting On-line with a Video Server

Remote_Users: The remote users who will be able to access specific features can be set up as desired.

• Video Server: Allows remote surveillance

stations to view cameras connected to a

Related Topics: 11.2 Remote Users and Permissions (+ HTTP server port)

Video Server;

Common / Daily Tasks

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Welcome

Common

Admin Config Install Tech-Ref

Starting your Software and Logging In

5.1

Remote Station: Start-up and Logging In

5.1.1

Power Up and Windows Log In

Ensure your PC is powered up, and log into your MS Windows as usual.

5.1.2

Starting the Remote Station Software

Tip: Check the Windows task-bar to see if the

remote station software is already running.

From the Windows Start menu, select

Programs, NetVision, and Remote Station.

5.2

Video Server: Start-up and Logging In

5.2.1

Power Up and Windows Log In

Video Servers typically come pre-set to start up automatically after a power failure and restoral (including automatic Windows log in).

To start a Video Server the first time, or after a manual shut-down, look for a power switch on the back (turn this on), and another one on the front (push on, and release).

Network Access: For a new Video Server, contact your network administrator to have the Video Server PC given login privileges on your network.

Starting the Remote Module Software: For details on starting and using the remote module software, refer to:

Related Topics: 22 Using the Small Remote Module

5.1.3

Logging in At a Remote Station

When you start the remote station software, you will be prompted for a username and password. These are passed to the specific Video Server during the connection process.

Tip: Press Tab in between, and Enter (or OK) when finished.

Notes: User names, passwords, and allowed permissions are set up at each Video Server.

Video Servers can also provide free access to remote users (although you must enter a sample username and password after starting the remote station software).

Usernames are also referenced when managing remote user connections from a Video Server.

With the small remote module software, you enter your name and/or password only when connecting (where applicable).

5.2.2

Re-Starting the Video Server Software (only)

If the NetVision software is shut down at a Video Server, you can restart it as follows:

From the Windows Start menu, select

Programs, NetVision, and NetVision.

Auto-Startup: Video Servers typically come pre-

set to have the NetVision software start automatically whenever the PC is re-started (and after a power failure).

Quick-Access: Similarly, you can provide easier access to any program or Control Panel item by dragging its shortcut to the Windows desktop (anywhere) or to the taskbar (near the left side).

Security Key Not Found / Restricted Mode error: This means only that your Video Server supports more capture boards than are presently installed (and/or you are trying to use an unsupported type of capture board).

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5.2.3

Logging in At a Video Server

Video Servers support two types of local users: Supervisors, and Operators.

At a Video Server, click [Logon] on the main screen. Then, enter a username and password that has been registered.

Tip: Press Tab in between, and Enter (or OK) when finished. Note: After restarting the software,

[Logon] may not be available for a minute or so.

Default Video Server User Names and Passwords

User name Password Permissions

Super -- Access to everything. Operator -- Everything except

Note: These passwords do NOT pertain to remote stations.

Related Topics: 11.1 Video Server Users and Passwords

5.2.4

If you Need to Minimize the

configuration tasks.

Video Server Desktop

While logged in, you can minimize the Video Server software by right portion of the desktop (i.e., outside of any buttons or display areas), and selecting "Minimize".

If this feature is not available: This feature can be turned on and off. See: 14.2 Miscellaneous Settings

-clicking any fixed

5.3

Remote Station: Logging Out, Changing Operators, or Shutting Down

At a surveillance station, there is no need to leave the software running with no one logged in, so you'll be logged out automatically when you shut down the software.

To shut down the software, click, the [X] in the upper right corner of the screen.

If a new operator wishes to log in, they can start the software and login as usual.

5.4

Video Server: Logging Out, Changing Operators, or Shutting Down

To logout at a Video Server, click [Logoff]. If a new operator wishes to log in, they can click

[Logon] and enter their username and

password as usual. To exit (shut down) a Video Server, click

[Exit]. Note: as this will stop all camera

monitoring and recording for this Video Server, you will be prompted to confirm your intentions. Note: The [Exit] button is available only when you are logged in, and depending on the startup options, may be available only for "Supervisors".

5.2.5

PTZ Control after Start-Up

The PTZ server has a delayed start-up to allow Windows services to stabilize. (The PTZ feature will not be available until 1 minute

(approx.) Related Topics:

8.3 Changing a Camera's View (Pan/Tilt/Zoom)

16.3 Pan/Tilt/Zoom Activation and Set Up

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after the Video Server is re-started.)

Welcome

Common

Admin Config Install Tech-Ref

Alarm / Reporting Features and 'Chatting'

6.1

System I/O Primer

6.2

Video Servers support video motion sensing (configurable including detection zones), plus one physical sensor

6.2.1

associated with each camera. Both features can trigger automatic recording, and the system can be set to maintain short recordings so the view of just before motion was detected is available (prealarm recording).

Motion detection and/or video/signal-

lost detection can also:

• Trigger an email recipient, or;

• Cause a surveillance station to be alerted to

check a specific camera.

Three outputs are supported at each Video Server for additional signalling. These can be used to alert an alarm system, or to trigger a self-powered device. One output activates when motion is sensed in any camera view, another when any external input is triggered, and the third one activates on either (both) of these conditions.

Tip: Inputs and outputs are supported through a special wiring harness. Related Topics

: 25.3 Wiring Reference

A NetVision Video Server can let one remote station (plus multiple e-mail addresses) know when an alarm occurs (external input tripped, video motion-detection, or video-lost). These are known as ‘Alarm Alerts’. A recording of the scene will also be available at the Video Server PC.

Related Topics:

13.2 Setting up the Alarm Alert Receiver

15.1 Enable/Disable Alarm Alerts or E-Mail (Video Server);

15.2 Set Up the Alarm Alert Caller (Video Server)

'Alarm alerts' are viewed through the "Alarm Alert Receiver".

To activate the Alarm Alert Receiver, start your remote software, and click the Alarm Alert icon (head/portrait) once.

The Alarm Alert Receiver can also be run on its own:

Startup: Run Alarm Receiver.exe in the folder for your NetVision software (under C:\Program Files\Digital Surveillance Recorder\...).

Shutdown: Right-click the Alarm Alert Receiver symbol (head/portrait) on the right-hand side of the

Windows task bar, and select Exit.

Responding to

Alarm Alerts

Introduction / Activate the Alarm Receiver

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Using the Alarm Receiver

When a new alarm comes in from a surveillance station, the alarm alert receiver will open automatically showing the Video Server (IP address) and camera number. The receiver will continue beeping until you select the alarm message (camera number), and click [Acknowledge].

Viewing Previous Messages Manually: To open the alarm alert receiver manually, right-click the Alarm Alert Receiver symbol (head/portrait) on the righthand side of the Windows task bar, and select

Restore. Tip: These alerts may also include a custom sound

(WAV file available on your PC). This sound will play once each time an alert is received.

6.2.3

Working with the Image Loop, Auto Camera Display, and Auto Recording Features

The alarm alert feature can be set up at each remote station to:

• Repeatedly show 5 - 10 frames from the camera;

• Display the live camera automatically;

• Record the live camera automatically for a

pre-set duration.

These items will appear in separate windows which can be set to close automatically, or stay open until you close them. (Live camera images will appear in the camera-viewer window of the small remote module.

For additional information, review the next topic ("Manually viewing..."). Everything after the first sentence applies here as well.

Related Topics:

13.2 Setting up the Alarm Alert Receiver

6.2.4

Manually Viewing the Associated Camera Image

To view the live camera image in a small window, double-click the camera number at the beginning of the message line. If prompted to log in, enter a username and password that is registered at the Video Server.

After checking the camera, be sure to respond appropriately once you determine what's going on. This may include calling the Police or other security personnel.

To close the camera window, click the X in the top- right corner. You will be prompted with "Do You

want to Clean up All Passwords?": [Yes]: If the Video Server is set for remote

password protection, you'll have to enter your remote user-name and password the next time you use this feature.

[NO]: The Video Server will remember the last password you entered.

Tip: You can also playback the recorded video file. (see "Related Topics").

Notice: A video/signal lost indication can be due to hardware failure, a bad connection or a power fault, however, since it may be due to foul-play at the site, it's often best to proceed with caution, and treat the event as a break-in.

Also See: 7 Playing or Downloading Video Recordings; 22 Using the Small Remote Module

28.1 The Video Playback Feature (Micro DVR)

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Responding to

Alarm-Alert Email

A NetVision Video Server can let one remote station (plus multiple e-mail addresses) know when an alarm occurs (external input tripped, video motion-detection, or video-lost). The email messages are known as ‘Email alerts’, or ‘Alarm-Alert Email’. A recording of the scene will also be available at the Video Server PC.

Note: For this feature, an email service with some type of instant notification is recommended.)

When you receive an ‘email alert’, take note of the indicated Video Server (IP address), camera, and time of the event. Then, start your remote station software, connect with the Video Server, and view the indicated camera (and/or play the recorded alarm video) as desired.

Be sure to respond appropriately once you determine what's going on. This may include calling the Police or other security personnel.

Related Topics:

13.2 Setting up the Alarm Alert Receiver;

15.1 Enable/Disable Alarm Alerts or E-Mail (Video Server)

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Alarm / Recording Status Indications at a Video Server (Camera Number Colours)

6.4.1

Indications in the "Display" Area (Top-right)

Red Line Above Camera Button: Video

motion-detection enabled (will auto-record when motion is detected);

Green Line Above Camera Button: Video

motion sensing standing-by (e.g., outside of scheduled alarm-monitoring times);

Green Camera Number: A camera that is

presently being displayed.

6.4.2

Indications in the "Record" area (middle-right)

Different types of recordings are indicated by the colour of each camera button:

• Red Camera #: Alarm/motion triggered

recording ;

• Light Blue Camera #: Pre-alarm recording;

• Yellow Camera #: Instant/manual

recording;

• Green Camera #: Scheduled recording.

Coloured lines above the camera buttons (in the "Record" area):

Red Line: External sensor being monitored

for this camera--will record if 'tripped' (and/or camera #: External sensor only);

Green Line: External sensor monitoring

and/or pre-alarm recording standing-by (e.g., outside of scheduled alarm-monitoring times);

Related Topics:

8.1 Viewing Cameras from a Remote Station;

8.2 Viewing Cameras at a Video Server; 9 Recording Camera-Views; 18 Scheduled and/or Alarm-Triggered Recording

pre-alarm recording is in effect; White

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6.5

Chatting On-line with a Video Server

Remote surveillance stations can use the text 'chat' feature to initiate a 'conversation' with a Video Server.

Tip: You may need to use e-mail or the telephone to first ensure that someone will be at the Video Server.

6.5.1

Connecting and Sending Messages from a Remote Station

Tip: This is supported via dial up and/or internet as

well (you may need to 'launch' your connection first).

Click the 'Chat' icon (bottom of the screen) to open the chat window. Then enter (or select) a Video Server IP address (or its name on the network), and click [Logon].

If prompted for a user name and password, enter these, and click [OK].

Note: If your name and password entries are erased, this means they are not recognized by the Video Server (chat server). Ensure you typed them correctly. If they are still not accepted, contact the Video Server and have your privileges set up for the chat server.

If You are not prompted for a User Name and Password: This means that either the Video Server is set to give anyone access to the chat feature, or your username and password entered when logging into the remote station software have been accepted.

To send a message, click within the 'message' box, type your message, and click [Send]. When you see a response, repeat these steps to send a response.

6.5.2

Responding to Chat Messages (Video Server)

• Open the chat server: Right-click the 'Chat

Server' icon on the windows task bar, and select Restore.

• Select (double-click) the desired user in the

connection list;

• Click within the 'message' box, type your

response, and click [Send].

To End a Remote User's Connection: Select the user (double-click), and click [Terminate]. (If they weren't finished, they can simply log on again.)

6.5.3

Saving a 'Chat' Session as a Text File (remote station or Video Server)

Click [Save]. In the next screen, set the filename and location as desired, and click [Save] again.

Related Topics:

11.6 Viewing Remote User Sessions;

11.2 Remote Users and Permissions (+ HTTP server port)

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Playing or Downloading Video Recordings

Micro DVR: Searching and playback using the Micro DVR product is covered separately. Related Topics

: 28 Working with the Older Playback Engines

Surveillance (PVS) control enabled to allow

7.1

Overview--Types of

Playback

Four different playback methods are provided:

• Sync Playback (server/local files only): • Clips for a desired time-period from up to 16 cameras on-screen at the same time.

• Allows file management including a 'tab' for

working with panoramic camera images.

7.2

Playback--Technical Details

Play vs. Download: NetVision uses a 'streaming' playback approach--allowing remote videos to start playing right-away (without having to be downloaded 1st).

Exception: Due to extremely limited bandwidth, streaming playback is NOT recommended through a dial-up connection. Download

instead. TechTip: Remote (streaming) playback provides

much less 'loading' on the Video Server than playing the videos on the Video Server itself. However, it is best to 'download' remote files, and then play them locally (esp. for pause/resume, etc.)

Related Topics:

7.8 Working with the File List (v2.3 SP2)

10.3 Introduction to Video File Management (Filekeeping and Housekeeping)

Remote Playback of ‘Super’ Recordings: When recordings made at ‘Super’ resolution are played back through a remote connection, they will never appear at better than ‘High’ resolution. For viewing at maximum resolution, download before viewing.

each camera.

Note: This applies to local files for cameras in the current camera folder structure only.

• Video Search: • Search and playback files for a desired server, camera, and timerange. • Further search for motion within video clips. • Supports downloading and file management for the selected camera.

• Allows saving single-frame snapshots.

• Quad Playback: • Search and playback

files for any 1-4 cameras from any server (not synchronized). • Supports preview, download, and playback. • Allows saving single-frame snapshots.

• 360 Playback

(optional): Provides the same

features (and uses the same screens) as Video Search, but with a Panoramic Video

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7.2.1

Video Filename / Location Reference:

Captured video files are stored under \dsrvideo\image on the specific PC, in folders for

each 'server' (PC name or IP address), camera name, and date.

Exceptions: • Backed up files are placed in \dsr- Backup\image on the drive selected during the

backup process; • 'Motion-found' files created by the Smart Search feature are located under \dsr- postmotion\image; • All files are placed in folders for each 'server' (PC name or IP address), camera name, and date.

Tips: • Videos are recorded as standard "AVI" (or MPEG) files that can be played back using NetVision, or any typical Windows media player program; • You can minimize the playback window by clicking [] in the top-left corner; • Similarly, you can 'collapse' the playback and search screens by right-clicking anywhere on the blue title-bar.

File-Type Reference: The first letter of the

filename, and the "Event" column (in the

File List screen) show the type of recording:

A / ALM: A motion / alarm-triggered recording; P / PRE: A pre-alarm recording (immediately

before motion was detected);

R / REC: A manual / instant recording; S / SCH: A scheduled recording.

7.3

Synchronized

Playback (v2.3 SP2)

7.3.1

Introducing "Sync Playback"

Synchronized playback allows video files from multiple cameras during the same time period to be viewed at the same time.

Scope: This feature is available only on video server PCs. As well, this applies to local files for cameras in the current camera folder structure only.

Remote Software: Due to sharing of resources, if the remote software is run on the server PC, [Sync Playback] will appear in its playback menu, but the button will be non-functioning there.

7.3.2

Using "Sync Playback"

Locator: (Server PC), Ö[Playback], Ö[Sync Playback].

1) The SyncSearch screen will open

automatically (on top of the SyncPlayback screen). Select a date, plus the type of recordings to search for, and click [Search / Play].

Calendar: You can also use the pop-up calendar to select a date: 1) Click the calendar symbol; 2) Use the arrows to browse to the desired month; 3) Click to select a day.

2) The SyncPlayback screen will appear. If "Auto Play" is selected, the videos for the earliest time on your selected date will start playing automatically.

Not All Appear: Videos will play simultaneously only for cameras with recordings at the specific time. If one camera's recording starts before another one, it will play by itself until the time index reaches the other camera(s) files.

You can:

• Set the Display: Use the buttons near the top

right to select the number of cameras and specific cameras to be shown.

• Control Playback: Use the playback controls

near the bottom-right. A speed control is on the right.

• Move around in the Timeline: Use the slider

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• To perform another

search, work with the file list, or process filekeeping tasks, use the coloured buttons on the right.

Videos Out-Of-Sync: Where a large number of small recordings exist for each camera, it is possible for the displayed videos to go out of sync. If you notice this (per the displayed time in each image), click the Restore button (bottom-right).

7.3.3

The SyncPlayback Screen

- Pause: Stops playing the video(s) and

stays at the present position in the file(s).

Stop: Stops playing the video(s) and

resets to the beginning of each file.

Right Side of the Screen

- Display Mode: Select 1, 4 or 16 camera

mode for Sync Playback (as applicable).

- Camera Number: Allows limiting the playback to videos from specific cameras. Select the desired ones. (Cameras must have recordings on the selected day to be selectable.)

Camera Titles: The camera title will appear if you 'hover' your mouse cursor over a camera button.

- Speed: This sets the Playback Speed (relative

to the recorded speed of 1).

Operation:

- Set Start Time: This button brings up the

original SyncSearch screen where you can select the Date and Events again.

Bottom of the Screen

- Date: Files recorded on your chosen day will

be loaded for playback.

- Time hh::mm::ss: Select your desired Start

time for the files.

- Seek File: Jump to the Previous or

Next file (as per the starting time from any

camera). This changes the Start Time to the beginning of that file.

- Play: Starts playing the video clip(s) for the selected start time.

Auto Play: This occurs automatically if "Auto Play" is selected (9) near the bottom-right corner of the screen.

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File List: Shows a list of files found in

your last search (i.e., available for playback). Files can be marked for various "FileKeeping" aspects using the Right-Click menu.

Related Topics:

7.8 Working with the File List (v2.3 SP2)

- File Keeping: Performs tasks (backup, delete, etc.) for files marked in the file list using the right-click menu.

Related Topics:

10.5 Filekeeping (v2.3 SP2)

- Auto Play: When selected (9) 'found' files

start playing automatically each time you select "[Sync Playback], Ö[Search/Play]".

Restore: This returns you to full-screen

after having adjusted the height or width of the window.

- Always on Top: When selected (pin stuck in), this stops the SyncPlayback screen from being hidden by any other programs.

7.4

Video Search (v2.3 SP2)

This section also applies to searching and playback using [360 Playback].

360 Playback: This pertains to optional Panoramic Video Surveillance (PVS).

Related Topics: 31 Panoramic Video Surveillance (PVS)

7.4.1

Introducing Video Search

Video Search:

• Allows you to search and playback files for a

desired server, camera, and time-range.

• Allows a further search for motion within

video clips.

• Supports downloading and file management

for the selected camera.

• Allows saving single-frame snapshots.

7.4.2

Using Video Search

Locator: [Playback], Ö[Video Search]

(or [360 Playback] ).

Remote Software: Click the coloured 'Play' button, then select [Video Search] (or [360 Playback] ).

1) The Search screen will open automatically (on top of the Playback screen). Select from ALL search parameters shown, and click [Start Search]. (The number of 'found' video files will appear onscreen.)

If Searching for Remote Files: You must first select a server, and enter a username & password that is valid for that server. Then, click [Sign In] to connect.

Remote Servers: These are initially set up under [Server Management].

Related Topic:

7.10 Server Management

2) Thereafter, you can further search for motion within video files using [Motion Search].

QuickSteps: • Click to select 'motion-detection' zones and other parameters. • When ready, click [OK].

Related Topic:

7.8 Working with the File List (v2.3 SP2)

3) To perform another search, click the folder/binoculars symbol in the playback screen, OR start over from the playback menu. (Click the [X]

(top-right)

to close any screen that is in the way.)

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The Search Screen

Top of the Screen

- Playback File: Select the type of files to play

back (Normal or Backup files).

• Normal: Any type of original recording files.

• Backup: Files that had been backed up to some

other location/media.

CDs and Portable Drives: To play files that had been backed up onto a CD or a portable drive, ensure the CD or portable drive is accessible (and formatted) before starting your search.

Related Topic: 10.4 To Allow Using a Blank CD

- Playback Server: Select whether you wish to access local or remote files.

- Remote Server Information: For a remote server, enter (or select) the server name or IP address.

Initial Setup: Servers are added to this list via [Server Management].

Related Topic: 7.10 Server Management-Identifying Remote Servers for Playback (v2.3 SP2)

- Username and Password: For a remote server, enter a valid username and password as needed to access the remote files.

- [Sign In]: Select this to connect with a remote server to allow searching through its video files.

- Server Management: This allows setting up remote servers to be selectable under "Remote Server Information".

Related Topic: 7.10 Server Management-Identifying Remote Servers for Playback (v2.3 SP2)

Remote Station Software remote servers through the [Station List] on the desktop, since this information is automatically shared with the [Server Management] screen (but not the other way around).

Related Topic:

13.3 Station List (Identifying the Video Servers)

: It is best to define

Middle of the Screen

- Event: Select the types of recordings that you

wish to search for.

- Video Source: Select the desired server name and camera (title).

- Date: Select the desired date for your search.

Calendar: You can also use the pop-up calendar to select a date: 1) Click the calendar symbol; 2) Use the arrows to browse to the desired month; 3) Click to select a day.

- Time From and "To": Select the desired starting time and end time for your search.

- [Start Search]: Select this to perform your search. The number of 'found' video files will appear onscreen (and be available to the [File

List] and [Play] functions).

- [File List]: This opens a list of files found by

your search, and allows: • Previewing files,

• Playing a file, and/or: • Selecting and marking

files for maintenance tasks.

Related Topics: 7.8 Working with the File List (v2.3 SP2)

10.5 Filekeeping (v2.3 SP2)

- [Play]: This opens the Playback screen with your 'found' files loaded. If "Auto Play" is selected there, the first file in the list will begin playing automatically.

Related Topic:

7.6 Working with the Playback Screen (v2.3 SP2)

Bottom of the Screen

Optional Motion Search

This pertains to creating a new set of temporary video files (after performing an initial search) by 'looking' for motion within files.

- [Motion Search]: Select this to perform a motion search. A small screen will appear to allow setting up motion parameters. When you

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click [OK], the search will execute. When it finishes, you can go into its [File List], or [Play] function as desired.

Attention: A motion search produces temporary files that are intended to narrow down a search to find a particular incident. When any new search is performed, the last list of motion search files will be lost. Be sure to take note of the camera/time details, or immediately mark the desired motion file(s) and copy them to another location.

Related Topics:

7.5 Searching for Motion (v2.3 SP2)

7.8 Working with the File List (v2.3 SP2)

10.5 Filekeeping (v2.3 SP2)

- [File List]: This opens a list of files found by your motion-search, and allows: • Previewing files, • Playing a file, and/or: • Selecting and marking files for maintenance tasks.

Related Topics: 7.8 Working with the File List (v2.3 SP2)

10.5 Filekeeping (v2.3 SP2)

- [Play]: This opens the Playback screen with your resulting motion files loaded. If "Auto Play" is selected there, the first file in the list will begin playing automatically.

Related Topic:

7.6 Working with the Playback Screen (v2.3 SP2)

7.5

7.5.1

Introducing "Motion Search"

Searching for Motion

After doing an initial Video Search, you can further refine your search by searching for motion within your file list. This creates a new set of temporary video files for you to work with.

7.5.2

Technical Information

Related Topics:

7.8 Working with the File List (v2.3 SP2)

10.5 Filekeeping (v2.3 SP2) Note: Because of their location, 'motion-found' files

cannot be backed up (only copied to another location).

File Location: The motion search files are stored at each specific server PC (even when searching

remotely) under: d:\Dsr-Postmotion\image\server \camera\date\, where "d" is the drive letter specified

under "Recording Setup". Related Topic: 17.2.1 Drive Usage  Remote Software: If doing a motion search through

the remote software for files on that same remote PC, the drive containing the operating system is used (typically "C:\...").

7.5.3

Using "Motion Search"

Prerequisite: Perform a search using [Video Search] or [360 Playback].

360 Playback: This pertains to optional Panoramic Video Surveillance (PVS).

Related Topic: 7.4 Video Search (v2.3 SP2)

7.6 Working with the Playback Screen (v2.3 SP2)

7.8 Working with the File List (v2.3 SP2) 31 Panoramic Video Surveillance (PVS)

Steps:

1) Go to: [Playback], Ö[Video Search] (or

360 Playback)

. The Search screen will

appear.

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Remote Software: Click the coloured 'Play' button, then select [Video Search] (or [360

Playback] ).

2) Select from ALL search parameters

shown, and click [Start Search]. When it finishes, the number of found files will be shown on-screen (and be available to the [File List] and [Play] functions at the bottom of the search screen).

If Searching for Remote Files: You must first select a server, and enter a username & password that is valid for that server. Then, click [Sign In] to connect.

Remote Servers: These are initially set up under [Server Management].

Related Topic:

7.10 Server Management--Identifying Remote Servers for Playback (v2.3 SP2)

3) Click [Motion Search]. A small screen will appear to allow setting up motion parameters.

4) When you click [OK], the search will execute. When it finishes, you can go into the [File List], or click [Play] to start playing the files.

7.5.4

The "Motion Search Setting" Screen

Main Portion of the Screen

- With "Show Grid" selected, this area shows a

camera image with a grid of selectable squares (motion-detection zones). Click the desired areas of the frame that are to be checked for motion.

Tip: You can also select or clear all portions of the screen using [Select All] or [Clear All].

Right-Hand Side of the Screen

Detection Area

[Select All]: Selects all detection squares on the left;

- [Clear All]: Clears all detection squares on the left;

- Show Grid: This shows/hides a 'grid' to

indicate the selected 'motion-detection zones'.

- Sensitivity: This sets a relative threshold for motion detection. Leave this as-is unless motion is being detected falsely (or if it is not being detected when it should).

- Interval (x100 ms): This sets how often the camera-view will be checked for motion (i.e., every xx tenths of a second).

- Extension Time (sec): This sets how long the resulting files will be—beyond the motiondetected portion (up to 30 seconds). With intermittent motion, a smaller value can result in a larger number of smaller files being produced.

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- [OK]: Starts the motion search using your

selected parameters.

- [Cancel]: Cancels the motion search, and ignores any changes you made in this screen.

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Working with the

Playback Screen

7.6.1

Introduction

The Playback screen allows you to select and view videos found through [Video Search], or [360 Playback].

360 Playback: This pertains to optional Panoramic Video Surveillance (PVS).

Related Topics:

7.4 Video Search (v2.3 SP2) 31 Panoramic Video Surveillance (PVS)

Also See:

7.3 Synchronized Playback (v2.3 SP2)

7.9 Quad Playback 28 Working with the Older Playback Engines

All files in the present File List will be available to the Playback screen.

7.6.2

Technical Information

Play vs. Download: NetVision uses a 'streaming' playback approach--allowing remote videos to start playing right-away (without having to be downloaded 1st).

Exception: Due to extremely limited bandwidth, streaming playback is NOT recommended through a dial-up connection. Download

instead.

TechTip: Remote (streaming) playback provides much less 'loading' on the Video Server than playing the videos on the Video Server itself. However, it is best to 'download' remote files, and then play them locally (esp. for pause/resume, etc.).

Related Topics:

7.8 Working with the File List (v2.3 SP2)

10.5 Filekeeping (v2.3 SP2)

7.6.3

Locator / What You can Do

Prerequisite: Perform a search using [Video Search] or [360 Playback] (regular

search plus optional motion search, if desired).

Related Topics:

7.4 Video Search (v2.3 SP2)

7.5 Searching for Motion (v2.3 SP2) 31 Panoramic Video Surveillance (PVS)

Locator: After performing a search, click [Play] OR go to the [File List], and double-

click a desired file.

Related Topic:

7.8 Working with the File List (v2.3 SP2)

You can:

• Configure the Display: Use the controls near

the top-right.

• Control Playback: Use the playback buttons

near the bottom-right, and/or the position slider on the right side. A speed control is near the top.

• Move around in the Timeline: Use the slider,

time-controls, and coloured bands near the bottom of the screen.

• [▲] and [▼]: Use these buttons (middle, far

right) to jump forward or backward by one day at a time (without having to perform another search).

• Save or Print a Snapshot: Pause the desired

image on-screen. Then, use the buttons at the bottom-left.

Related Topic:

7.7 Viewing and Printing 'Snapshots'

• : To perform another

search, work with the file list, or process filekeeping tasks, use the coloured buttons on the right.

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The Playback Screen

Bottom of the Screen

Dates/Times, Magnifiers, and Coloured Bands

- All recordings in the selected date/time-range

are indicated graphically as coloured bands at the bottom of the screen.

The coloured bands indicate different types of recordings in the selected time-range.

• Red: A motion / alarm-triggered recording;

• Light Blue: A pre-alarm recording (immediately

before motion was detected);

• Yellow: A manual / instant recording;

• Green: A scheduled recording.

You can change the dates/times as desired, or

use the 'magnifying glasses' to zoom into a smaller date/time range (near the file being viewed), or return to the full range.

- Frame (snapshot buttons): These allow grabbing a video frame for viewing or printing.

Related Topic:

7.7 Viewing and Printing 'Snapshots' Note

: These are visible only when Show/Hide is

selected on the right [9].

Play (standard playback control buttons)

- Play: Starts playing the video clip(s) for

the selected start time.

Auto Play: This occurs automatically if "Auto Play" is selected (9) near the bottom-right corner of the screen.

- Pause: Stops playing the video(s) and stays at the present position in the file(s).

Stop: Stops playing the video(s) and

resets to the beginning of the present file.

- Previous/Next File: Jump to the

Previous or Next file (as per the starting time

from any camera). This changes the Start Time to the beginning of that file.

- Backward/Forward: Rewinds or

advances the video one frame at a time.

Note: Some of the buttons above are visible only when Show/Hide is selected on the right [9].

Right-Hand Side of the Screen

- Display Size: This provides selections for

setting the relative size of the video within the playback area.

Speed: This sets the Playback Speed (relative

to the recorded speed of 1).

Auto Play: When selected (9) 'found' files

start playing automatically (after performing a search). You do not have to click [Play].

Continuous: When selected [9] all newer

recordings in the folder will be played (in the order they were recorded), starting with your (oldest) selected file. If not selected, playback will stop at the end of the present file.

Show/Hide: When selected [9] this displays

the 'Snapshot' and some additional playback controls at the bottom of the screen.

Position (slider)

- This allows you to move around within the file

that is on-screen.

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Related Topic: 7.4 Video Search (v2.3 SP2)

- [▲] and [▼]: These allow jumping forward

or backward by one day at a time (without having to perform another search).

7.7

Viewing and Printing 'Snapshots'

7.7.1

Introduction

File List: Shows a list of files found in

your last search (i.e., available for playback). Files can be marked for various "FileKeeping" aspects using the Right-Click menu.

Related Topic:

7.8 Working with the File List (v2.3 SP2)

- File Keeping: Performs tasks (backup, delete, etc.) for files marked in the file list using the right-click menu.

Related Topic: 10.5 Filekeeping (v2.3 SP2)

- Always on Top: When selected (pin stuck in), this stops the Playback screen from being hidden by any other programs.

You can take 'snap shots' of desired images from a video file, and print or save them as desired.

Tip: Printed snapshots include additional information as defined under "Printer Setup" (notepad or page symbol).

First, open/play the desired video, and use the 'position' slider, and/or the pause and play buttons to locate the desired image.

Related Topics: 7.4 Video Search (v2.3 SP2)

7.6 Working with the Playback Screen (v2.3 SP2)

7.9 Quad Playback 28 Working with the Older Playback Engines

Then, use the 'snap shot' buttons as follows:

7.7.2

Snapshot Buttons

Video Search (or "360 Playback"): The snapshot buttons appear horizontally on the left at the bottom of the playback screen.

Quad Playback vertical layout near the top-right, with similar icons. Operation is as described below.

: The snapshot buttons appear in a

- (snapshot): This puts you into snapshot mode, and activates the other snapshot buttons;

Tip: The on-screen image will appear with reduced colour saturation to visually remind you that you are in snapshot mode.

- (video): This returns you to normal video playback mode.

Quad Playback: Click the camera button again.

- (+/zoom in): To enlarge (zoom into) a portion of the video frame, click-and-drag a box around the desired area, and then click this button;

Tip: You can only zoom once. To reframe your image, click 'Zoom Out', and then try again.

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(zoom out): Select this to view the full

image after zooming in;

(save): This allows saving your snap

shot. (Browse for the desired folder, and click

[OK].)

File-Format (BMP vs. JPEG):

For Video Search (or "360 Playback"): You will be prompted to set this when you click Save (diskette symbol).

For Quad Playback: Before saving a snapshot, click the Utility button (tools symbol) at the bottom of the screen. Then, go to the "Select Save a Frame Type" tab to make your selection. This sets the file-format for ALL snapshots taken through Quad Playback.

- (print): This allows printing your snap shot.

(Click the 'printer' button, and then respond to the print-details screen when it appears.);

- (Printer Setup): This allows setting up header, disclaimer, and comment text to appear on printed snapshot 'reports'. Enter your desired text. Click items. When finished, click

[Header/Disclaimer] to access those

[OK] to close each

screen as needed.

Quad Playback: The button looks like a printed page. Managing Snap Shot Files: The filename will be

based on the camera number, video recording date, and a 'counter' value. Tip: You can use the Windows Explorer to locate the file (in your chosen location) and make copies, or change the filenames as desired.

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To close the playback window when finished, click the [X] in the top right corner.

7.8

Working with the File

List

7.8.1

Introduction

This topic describes how to access and work with the file list regardless of which type of search/playback method you are using.

Quad Playback Exception: All aspects of using the "Quad Playback" feature (older) are covered separately.

Related Topic:

7.6 Working with the Playback Screen (v2.3 SP2)

• Add or View a Remark: Right-click the file

and select "Mark for Remark". A small screen will open for you to view, edit, or add a remark.

• Select a block of Files for Maintenance

Functions: 1) Select the 1st file, 2) Scroll to the last file desired file, 3) Hold down the shift key, 4) Select the last file, 5) Let go of the shift key, 6) Right-click any file in the selected block, 7) Select your desired item from the pop-up list.

Mark For: Copy, Backup, Delete, (Add/view

emark), Download (remote files).

Remote Files: After searching for 'Remote' files, only "Preview" and "Download" functions will be available in the file list (right-click menu). After downloading, the other functions will be available.

• Select individual File(s) for Maintenance

Functions: 1) Select a file, 2) Hold down the Ctrl key, 3) Select any additional file(s),

4) Right-click one of them, 5) Select your desired item from the pop-up list.

Mark For: Copy, Backup, Delete, (Add/view

emark), Download (remote files).

• Process Marked Files via Filekeeping:

1) Mark files as desired, 2) Click the [X] to close this screen, 4) In the Playback screen, click Filekeeping (broom symbol).

Related Topic: 10.5 Filekeeping (v2.3 SP2)

Remove or Toggle Marks file(s), select the same mark again. Note: If some of the selected files do not already have the specific 'mark', this action will 'toggle' this 'mark' for all selected files (unmarked ones will be marked, and marked ones will be unmarked).

: To 'unmark' selected

• To perform another search, click the

folder/binoculars symbol in the playback screen, OR start over from the playback menu. Click the [X]

(top-right) to close any

screen that is in the way.

Related Topics:

7.3 Synchronized Playback (v2.3 SP2)

7.4 Video Search (v2.3 SP2)

7.6 Working with the Playback Screen (v2.3 SP2)

7.8.3

The File List Screen

Top of the Screen

- [X] (top-right corner): Closes this screen (if

finished, or to access the playback window and/or the "FileKeeping" function (broom icon).

- (camera number tabs): "Sync Playback" /

server PC only. Shows files per camera number. Select your desired camera.

- Video Source: Shows the server and camera name.

- File Type: Shows whether the files are normal vs. backup, and local vs. remote.

- Date / Time: Shows the date and starting time as selected for the search.

- Event: Shows the type of video recordings as selected for the search.

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- File Filter: Shows the type(s) of video

recordings as selected for the search. You can select to either Show All Files, or select Show Marked Files to show only the files that have been selected (marked) with a remark or for specific file management tasks using the right-click menu (and/or ones that are "Unmarked").

Marked For: Copy, Backup, Delete, (Remarked),

ownload (remote files), and/or Unmarked files.

Filtering Affects Playback show only files that have been 'marked' for specific 'Filekeeping' tasks, only those files will be available for playback.

: If the file list is set to

Middle of the Screen

- Playback File List: The main portion of

the screen shows a list of the video files that were found when you did your search.

File-Type Reference: The first letter of the filename, and the "Event" column show the type of recording:

A / ALM: A motion / alarm-triggered recording; P / PRE: A pre-alarm recording (immediately

before motion was detected);

R / REC: A manual / instant recording; S / SCH: A scheduled recording.

Remote Files: After searching for 'Remote' files, only "Preview" and "Download" functions will be available in the file list. After downloading, the other functions will be available.

Remove or Toggle Marks: To 'unmark' selected file(s), select the same mark again. Note: If some of the selected files do not already have the specific 'mark', this action will 'toggle' this 'mark' for all selected files (unmarked ones will be marked, and marked ones will be unmarked).

Note: Marked files are processed under Filekeeping (broom symbol).

Related Topic: 10.5 Filekeeping (v2.3 SP2)

- Mark for Remark: Opens a small screen to

allow viewing, adding, or editing a remark.

(Text area): View, enter, or edit the remark here. [Clear]: Clears the present remark text. [Apply]: Saves (or resaves) the present remark text.

Bottom of the Screen

Note: This does NOT apply to [Sync Playback].

- [Search]: Select this to perform another search.

- [Close]: Select this to close the file list screen. (This is the same as clicking the

[X] in the top-right corner.)

Right-Click Menu

- Preview: Right-click a video file, and then

select this to show an enlarged image of the first frame of the file.

- Mark for…: These allow assigning selected

file(s) for various file management tasks.

Mark For: Copy, Backup, Delete, (Add/view Remark),

ownload (remote files).

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7.9.1

About Quad Playback

Quad Playback

Quad Playback allows:

• Search and playback files for any 1-4

cameras from any server you are allowed to access.

Note: The videos will NOT be synchronized (since they can pertain to completely different times).

• Provides views for 1 or 4 cameras.

• Supports previewing, downloading,

searching, and playback.

• Allows saving single-frame snapshots.

Related Topic:

7.7 Viewing and Printing 'Snapshots'

7.9.2

Using Quad Playback

Locator: [Playback], Ö[Quad Playback].

Remote Software: Click the coloured 'Play' button, then select [Quad Playback].

The Quad Playback screen will appear showing four empty playback 'quadrants'.

1) Select a 'quadrant' to use (if quad view), and then click the 'search' button (folder/binoculars) at the bottom of the screen.

Instructions Bubble: If an instructions bubble is present, you'll need to click once to close the bubble, and then again to open the file-search screen.

If Remote Server") will appear automatically if your last session was not local.

: A remote connection screen ("Select

2) Respond to the remote connection screen (if applicable). When ready, click

[OK].

Tip: You can close the screen and select 'local'

for local files.

3) Select your desired criteria at the top of the quad search screen.

Notice: For an IP Address, the camera list may not be available until you open the "server" drop-list, and select the (detected) PC

name in the list. Tip: You can also select start and end date &

time at the bottom of the screen. (To use the pop-up calendar, click the button next to the Start or End date.)

4) Select (or 'uncheck') the coloured boxes to set the type of recordings to search for.

5) If desired, click any column heading to re-sort the list on that column (quad file list only). Clicking a second time reverses the sort-order.

6) Select one of these tasks:

Preview or download a File: Right-click the

•

file, and select from the pop-up menu. To Close a Preview

the list, or right-click to preview another file. Select Multiple (Remote) Files to Download:

You can select multiple files using Shift+Click (for a block of files), or Ctrl+Click (for random files). Then, right-click one of them, and

select "Download" from the pop-up menu.

: Click any filename in

• Play a File: Double-click it to view it in the quad

playback screen (in the 'quadrant' selected previously--if applicable).

• Search Again: To perform another search, just

change your selections at the top of the screen.

• Close this Screen: Press Esc, or click [X].

7.9.3

If Remote--The Select Server Screen

With "Remote" selected in the (quad) search screen, you will be prompted to enter connection parameters for your desired server.

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Server Name / IP Address: Enter (or select)

the IP address or PC name of the NetVision server PC (computer that contains the video files).

User Name: Enter your (valid) remote username as set up at this specific NetVision server PC.

Password: Enter your (valid) remote user password as set up at this specific server PC.

Connection Bandwidth: Indicate your connection speed (Low for dial-up; Medium for cable/DSL; High for a network (LAN) connection).

Tip: This sets the streaming playback image quality and frame rate as suitable for your type of connection.

Notice

: Due to speed and reliability considerations,

dial-up connections are NOT recommended.

Use a faster connection if you have a choice.

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When ready, click [OK].

7.9.4

The (Quad) Search Screen

Locator: [Playback], Ö[Quad Playback].

Remote Software: Click the coloured 'Play' button, and then select [Quad Playback].

Then, click the 'search' button (folder/binoculars) at the bottom of the quad playback screen

Top of the Screen

- Local and Remote: Local pertains to files on

your PC (or mapped to as a drive letter). Remote pertains to files on another PC, as accessed through an IP connection (you will be prompted to enter server / connection criteria).

- [Stop Search] and [Apply]: The search runs automatically when you select a camera.

[Stop Search] stops the present search, and [Apply] restarts it.

Note: Clicking [Apply] when a search is running will return you to the (quad) playback screen.

- [X] and [Cancel] (top-right corner): Clicking either of these buttons will close this screen.

- Server: Select your desired server. (The search will 'look' in the folder for files from that server.) The screen will remain blank until you select a camera.

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Notice: For an IP Address, the camera list may not

be available until you open the "server" drop-list, and select the (detected) PC name in the list.

- Camera: Select your desired camera. A list of files will appear.

- Date: Select "All", or your desired date. The file list will refresh.

Tip: You can also select start and end date/time at the bottom of the screen. (To use the pop-up calendar, click the button next to the Start or End date.)

Middle of the Screen

- This area shows the files that have been found

based on your search criteria.

You can:

• Re-sort the List: Click any column heading

to re-sort the list on that column (quad file list only). (Clicking a second time reverses the sort-order.)

• Preview or download a File: Right-click the

file, and select from the pop-up menu choices.

To Close a Preview: Click any filename in the list, or right-click to preview another file.

• Select Multiple (Remote) Files to Download:

You can select multiple files using Shift+Click (for a block of files), or Ctrl+Click (for random files).

Block of Files: 1) Select the 1st file, 2) Hold down the Shift key, 3) Select the last file, 4) Release the Shift key.

Then, right-click one of them, and select

"Download" from the pop-up menu

• Play a File: Double-click it to view it in the

quad playback screen (in the 'quadrant' selected previously).

File Reference

The first letter of the filename, and the "Event" column (in the File List screen) indicate the type of recording for each file:

A / ALM: A motion / alarm-triggered recording;

P / PRE: A pre-alarm recording (immediately before

motion was detected);

R / REC: A manual / instant recording; S / SCH: A scheduled recording.

Right-Click Menu

- Preview: Shows a low resolution image of the

first frame of the selected video file.

- Download: Transfers the selected remote file(s) onto your PC.

Location of Downloaded Files: d:\dsr-video\Image\Server\Camera\Date (where "d" is the drive that contains the operating system (typically "C:").

Video Search: For searching and playback using [Video Search], these files will appear as "normal" files (i.e., not backup).

Bottom of the Screen

Date/Time, Coloured Bands, and

Magnifying Glasses

The bottom of the screen includes arrows for changing the start and end date/times to narrow the list to a smaller range.

All recordings in the selected date/time-range are also indicated graphically as coloured bands at the bottom of the screen. You can use the 'magnify' and 'reset' buttons to zoom into a smaller date/time range, or return to the full range.

Coloured "Event" Buttons

Click these to show or hide different types of recordings in the list.

• Red: A motion / alarm-triggered recording;

• Light Blue: A pre-alarm recording (immediately

before motion was detected);

• Yellow: A manual / instant recording;

• Green: A scheduled recording.

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The (Quad) Playback Screen

Locator: [Playback], Ö[Quad Playback].

Remote Software: Click the coloured 'Play' button, then select [Quad Playback].

Bottom of the Screen

- NTSC and PAL: Select the type of video you

are working with.

videos at a time--'quad' playback mode).

'Quad' playback mode: The video will appear in the last-selected playback window, and playback controls pertain to the selected playback window only (click the title-bar for the desired one first). Exception: See [Play All], [Pause All], and [Stop All], to follow/below.

: This sets the screen format (1 or 4

- Utility: This opens the Utility screen

where you can set playback options, view properties for a selected file (quadrant), and set the file type for all snapshots saved using Quad Playback.

Related Topic: "The Utility Screen (Quad Playback)", to follow/below.

Upper-Right

- Speed 'slider': This allows setting the playback

speed (drag the slider and watch for your desired speed--from 0.1x up to 10x).

- Top-Right Buttons: These allow grabbing a video frame (snapshot).

Related Topic:

7.7 Viewing and Printing 'Snapshots'

- Always on Top: When selected (pin stuck in), this stops the quad playback screen from being hidden by any other programs.

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- Position 'slider': This shows your relative position within a video. You can drag the slider to quickly skim through a video.

- Buttons Near the Bottom Right: These allow replaying or resuming a video, plus pausing, stopping, and jumping to the next or previous file. These buttons appear yellow when available.

- (Play, Pause, Stop): These buttons allow you to start playing, pause, or stop all videos that are on-screen.

Tip: To apply these functions to one video at a time, use the playback controls on the right.

Note: Starting files at the same time should not be confused with synchronous playback. The 4 videos selected may be from completely different times.

- Search: This opens the (quad) Search screen where you can search for video files.

Related Topic: "The (Quad) Search Screen", previous/above.

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Autostart: Sets whether or not selected

video(s) will start playing automatically (when opened in the file list);

Play: Starts playing your selected video. (In

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'quad' playback mode, select the desired video window 1

Pause: Stops the video playback. (Selecting "Play" will continue from the present position.)

Stop: Stops the video playback. (Selecting "Play" will restart from the beginning.)

Backward: Rewinds the video one frame at a time;

Forward: Advances the video one frame at a time

Previous File: Jumps to the beginning of the previous video file (in the present folder/list);

Next File: Jumps to the beginning of the next video file (in the present folder/list);

Open Multiple Files: Allows playing multiple files that you selected in the file list. If "Continuous Playback" is not selected, the software will wait for you to click "Play" to start subsequent files.

If "Continuous Playback" is also selected, all newer recordings in the folder will be played (in the order they were recorded), starting with your (oldest) selected file.

- [Play All], [Pause All], and [Stop All]: These buttons (bottom-left) allow playing/resuming, pausing, or stopping the videos in all four screen areas at the same time.

Tip: Otherwise, you can select the title bar for one video, and use the controls on the right (described previously / above).

7.9.6

Playback)

The Utility Screen (Quad

Locator: [Playback], Ö[Quad Playback].

Remote Software: Click the coloured 'Play' button, and then select [Quad Playback].

With a file (quadrant) selected in the quad playback screen, click the Utility button (tools symbol) at the bottom of the screen.

 Options : This allows setting the items to

appear in the title bar of the presently-selected playback 'quadrant', and setting the image size (original size, or fit-to-window).

 Properties : Click this to view detailed

information on the file that is presently in the playback window (selected 'quadrant').

 Select "Save a Frame" Type : This

allows selecting a file-type for ALL 'snapshots' saved through the quad playback screen. (BMP or JPEG.)

Related Topic:

7.7 Viewing and Printing 'Snapshots' (v2.3 SP2)

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Server Management--

Identifying Remote Servers for Playback

7.10.1

Introducing Server Management

When searching for video files through [Video Search], or [360 Playback], you can select to search for Local files, or for files on a Remote server. The remote servers must initially be identified.

Related Topic: 7.4 Video Search (v2.3 SP2)

Sync Playback (Remote server management does not apply.

360 Playback: This pertains to optional Panoramic Video Surveillance (PVS). Optional.

Related Topic: 31 Panoramic Video Surveillance (PVS)

Quad Playback: This playback engine does not use the server management feature. Instead, it prompts you to enter server info. each time you perform a search on remote files.

7.10.2

Locator: [Playback], Ö[Video Search]

(or [360 Playback] ), Ö[Server Management].

Note: Selections pertaining to remote servers are available only when "Remote" is selected onscreen.

- Identify a new server: Click [Add]. A small screen will appear. Enter/select the desired parameters, and click [OK].

Remote Station Software: It is best to define remote servers through the [Station List] on the desktop, since this information is automatically shared with the [Server Management] screen (but not the other way around).

Related Topic:

13.3 Station List (Identifying the Video Servers)

- View or Change settings for a server: Click [Modify], change settings as desired, and click [OK].

Read-Only: The Connection Name cannot be changed. If you wish to change this, [Add] it as a new server, and then delete the old one.

: Server only. Local files only.

Things You Can do

- Remove a server from the list: Select the

remote server in the list, and click [Remove].

Attention: Ensure you have the correct server selected. You will NOT be prompted to confirm.

7.10.3

The "Server List" Screen

On this Screen

- (List of remote servers): This shows the

remote servers that have been identified (added), along with the settings for each one.

- [Add]: Opens a small screen to enter settings for a new remote server to be available for video searching and playback.

- [Modify]: Opens a small screen to view or edit settings for a remote server set up previously.

- [Remove]: Removes a selected remote server from the list.

Attention: Ensure you have the correct server selected. You will NOT be prompted to confirm.

- [Close]: Click this when you are finished (to close this screen).

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Add (or Modify) a Server Station

Top of the Screen

- [X] (top-right corner): Click this to cancel this

operation, and discard any changes.

- Connection Name: Enter a suitable name/identifier for this site/server. (This is 'read-only' once set.)

- IP Address: Enter the actual IP address for this remote server. Format: "###.###.###.###".

- Port Number: Enter the actual IP address for this server.

- New IP Address: To change an existing IP address, enter the new one here. Format: ###.###.###.###.

- New Port Number: To change an existing Port Number, enter the new one here.

Port Detail: This must match the "HTTP Server Port" for this remote server. Typically "80".

Locator: (At that PC), ÖWindows Control Panel, ÖDSR Configuration, ÖRemote Service Manager.

Read-Only: The Connection Name cannot be changed. If you wish to change this, [Add] it as a new server, and then delete the old one.

- Streaming Mode: This determines how streaming playback will operate when playing a remote file.

• Time Based: File playback duration maintained

(regardless of your connection speed). Individual frames may be dropped.

• Frame Based: Every frame will be shown no matter

how long it takes.

Middle of the Screen

- Connection Bandwidth: This sets the

streaming playback image quality and frame rate as suitable for your type of connection. Indicate your connection speed (Low for dial-up; Medium for cable/DSL; High for a network (LAN) connection).

Modems: Due to speed and reliability considerations, dial-up connections are NOT recommended. Use a faster connection if you have a choice.

- (•) Customize: This expands the bottom of the screen to access custom bandwidth parameters

Customize Configuration

Quality: Sets the relative amount of video detail to be included in non-key frames;

Data Rate: This sets the maximum video data transmission rate to be used by the connections with this specific NetVision video server;

Keyframe every (x) seconds: This determines how often a complete frame is sent compared to only changes from the previous frame. Lower values provide better image quality and require more bandwidth.

- [OK]: Select this to save your settings.

Tip: You can change most settings later by

selecting [Modify] in the Server Management screen (or delete a Video Server via [Remove] ).

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8.1

Viewing Cameras

from a Remote Station

From a remote surveillance station, you can view up to 16 cameras at the same time. These can be all from the same Video Server, or in different locations.

Also See:

8.4 Monitoring Cameras via TV (Spot Monitor) 29 Viewing Cameras through a Web Browser

TechTip: For multiple Video Servers set for specific users, the Video Servers must all be set up with the same user name and password for you (entered when you start the remote software). Alternatively, you can exit and restart the remote station software if you need to enter a different login name and password.

Custom_Titles: Each camera-view can include up to three custom titles (that are set up at the Video Server.)

Audio: Audio: Some cameras at each Video Server can have a microphone connected. This sound can also be monitored at authorized remote stations. Related Topics: 16.7 Remote Audio Monitoring

Connection vs. Performance: Good performance for remote viewing and playback greatly depends on your connection to the internet and/or Video Server. Dial-up connections provide poorer performance.

8.1.1

Connecting to a Video Server

Double-click a Video Server in the list near the upper-right corner of your display (or select a station and click

the 'Connect / Refresh' button). Then, watch for a success message in the 'Status List'.

small scroll bar at the bottom to view longer messages)

Tip: If your desired Video Server is not in the list, refer to: Related Topics: 13.3 Station List (Identifying the Video Servers)

TechTips: For a Video Server to be available, its software must be running (although no one needs to be logged in there).

If the connection fails due to an incorrect user name or password, you can shut down and restart the remote station software, and login as the correct user. You may also need to contact the Video Server to ensure your name and password are set up.

(You can use the

Once a successful connection is made, camera listings will show all cameras that you have the permission to view.

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Viewing Cameras

After connecting, you can:

• Select NTSC or PAL (top-right corner);

• Select the display mode for your desired

number of cameras (1, 4, 9, or 16);

SVGA: With 800x600 screen resolution (SVGA), you can view 1, 4, or 9 cameras at a time. If you select 16 camera mode, you will be asked to switch to 1024 x 768 if needed. (QuickRef ÖProperties, ÖSettings, Ö1024x768, Ö[OK] ).

: Right-click Windows desktop,

• View a specific camera: Double-

click a desired camera in the Video Server list (or select a camera, and click 'OnLine View');

the camera list, click the [+] to view the list.

If the Camera-View Is Not Displayed: The username and/or password that you entered during login may not be registered at the Video Server. (You can also try shutting the software down and logging in again.)

Multi-Camera View: If all camera windows are already being used, select the desired window (small green button, top left) before double-clicking the camera.

Blue: A blue camera icon indicates a camera that is already selected in one of the four camera windows.

Buttons in Top Right Corner of Camera View: These allow removing/stopping a camera-view [X], starting or stopping recording, adjusting a PTZ camera, or accessing additional PTZ controls. (see "Related Topics").

8.1.3

Disconnecting

Tip: If a [+] appears instead of

To quit viewing a single camera, click the [X] near the top right corner of the camera-view.

To quit viewing a Video Server,

select the Video Server, and then

click the "Disconnect" button near the top-right corner of the main screen.

Related Topics:

8.3 Changing a Camera's View (Pan/Tilt/Zoom); 9 Recording Camera-Views;

8.2

Viewing Cameras at a Video Server

At a Video Server, you can:

• Select a display mode (1-16 cameras) using

the buttons near the top right corner of the screen.

Tip: Try the different display modes to see which ones you like. For maximum frame-rate, be sure to display no more than one camera from each capture board at the same time.

• Select (and deselect) cameras to view (use

the buttons under "Display", top-right)

• Set the display to step through

cameras sequentially;

• Double-click a camera to view it full-screen

(and double-click the large image to return to the previous view).

Note: If instant-recording is enabled, double- clicking starts a recording as well. (To stop recording, click the camera button in the "Recorder" area on the right.)

Operator vs. Supervisor: Local users with ‘Operator’-level login may be limited to specific cameras. Details: 11.1 Video Server Users and Passwords

Tips: A green camera number (in the camera display area) indicates a selected camera; To view the camera number for a specific image, hover the mouse over the camera-image and wait 1-2 seconds (do not click the image).

Custom_Titles: Each camera-view can include up to three custom titles. Related Topics: 16.1 Set up Cameras and Titles

Microphone: Some cameras at each Video Server can have a microphone connected. Related Topics:

16.5 Enable Audio for Specific Cameras Oval Panoramic Camera Images (v2.3 SP2): The

PVS option (panoramic video surveillance) allows you to digitally manipulate panoramic camera images. The PVS control is documented separately.

Related Topic: 31 Panoramic Video Surveillance (PVS)

Auto Alarm Display (v2.3 SP2): Cameras can be set to display automatically when motion is detected, or an external alarm occurs.

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Alarm Overlay (v2.3 SP2): Special camera subtitles can be set up to appear for individual cameras when motion is detected, or an external alarm occurs.

Related Topic: 15.4 Set Up Alarm Overlays (v2.3 SP2)

Multi-Camera Views: In general, camera numbers are associated with a specific screen area. In view-modes that do not show all cameras at once, only the cameras associated with different

screen areas can be viewed at

the same time.

Screen Area Þ Camera #s by Screen Area NetVision Model Ø 1 2 3 4

Plus/Elite: 16 cameras 1-4 5-8 9-12 13-16 Plus/Elite: 8 cameras 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 Plus: 4 cameras 1 2 3 4

The indicated cameras will be displayed in sequence in their respective screen 'quadrant'. E.g., 1, 5, 9, & 13, then 2, 6, 10, & 14, etc.

On-Screen 'Quadrants':

1 2

3 4

Related Topics

8.3 Changing a Camera's View (Pan/Tilt/Zoom); 9 Recording Camera-Views;

17.2.5 Misc.  (see "Instant Recording") Also See

8.4 Monitoring Cameras via TV (Spot Monitor) 29 Viewing Cameras through a Web Browser

Tip: When showing only 4 cameras, the 8 camera desktop allows toggling between odd and even cameras.

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8.3

Changing a Camera's View (Pan/Tilt/Zoom)

8.3.1

Introduction

For cameras that support PTZ control, you can zoom in or out, and 'aim' the camera as desired. This can be done at the Video Server, or remotely.

PTZ Permissions: Only one person can control a specific PTZ camera (port) at a time. Remote access to PTZ cameras is based on remote user permissions set up at the Video Server. Any remote PTZ user can be bumped/blocked by an operator at the Video Server, or another remote user assigned a higher PTZ priority. A maximum idle time can be set for Video Server users to ensure this feature is not blocked unnecessarily. Similarly, remote users may be set with a time limit for PTZ sessions.

PTZ Control after Start-Up: The PTZ server has a delayed start-up to allow Windows services to stabilize. (The PTZ feature will not be available until 1 minute (approx.) after the Video Server is restarted.)

8.3.2

PTZ Control from a

Remote Station

Connect to the Video Server and open/view the desired camera. Related Topics a Remote Station

Then, click the PTZ icon in the top-right corner of the camera image.

(Remote Module software): Click the PTZ icon. Then, enter the Video Server IP address and a valid remote user name, and click [OK]. Note: The remote module uses the same PTZ control as a Video Server (to follow/below).

PTZ Not Available: This may mean that someone with higher PTZ priority is presently controlling the camera.

Tip: The PTZ speed control and other advanced PTZ features are available through the "More PTZ Function" (folder) button (after you click the PTZ button). Note: For cameras connected through a switcher, you'll need to click the folder icon, and set the [Monitor] value first (switcher port associated with this camera).

: 8.1 Viewing Cameras from

To 'aim' the camera, 'hover' your mouse around the camera-view, and watch for the cursor to change to an arrow or magnifying glass. Then, click-and-hold the image with the cursor showing the desired action. To zoom in, click the centre (magnifying glass). To zoom out, right glass).

To set the panning speed, see "Other PTZ Features", to follow.

When finished, click the PTZ symbol again.

-click the centre (magnifying

Related Topics:

16.3 Pan/Tilt/Zoom Activation and Set Up

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PTZ Control at a Video Server

After logging in, click the PTZ button near the bottom-right corner of the main desktop (a narrow form will appear on the right). Then, select the camera number (beneath "model"), and click

[Connect].

Exception: For cameras connected through a switcher, you'll need to set the [Monitor] value first (switcher port associated with this camera).

To 'aim' the camera, use the arrow buttons (click-click-click, or click-and-hold). To zoom in, or out, use the arrows marked "Zoom" (click-and-hold).

Tip: You can also zoom in using the magnifying glass.

To set the panning speed, see "Other PTZ Features", to follow.

To close the PTZ control screen when finished, right-click the PTZ icon in the top-left corner (or any blank area) of the form, and select

Exit.

8.3.4

Other PTZ Features

On a remote station, these selections are provided through a separate 'folder' button (available when already using the PTZ feature). To close the screen, click the [X].

Pre-Set Positions: This feature alone may make you a believer in the value of PTZ cameras: You can store 20 pan/tilt/zoom positions and quickly recall them later. This allows one camera to 'pretend' it's 20 cameras.

To Save a PTZ 'Pre-Set': Set the camera position as desired, select an available 'preposition' number, and click [Set].

Tip: Store the most common/useful ones in the first 4 positions (available through buttons 1-4 thereafter). To check if a pre-set is available, see the next topic.

Remote Station ×

Video Server

To Show a Pre-Set PTZ Position: The first four positions are available by clicking [1], [2],

[3], or [4]. For any pre-set position (1-20),

select (or enter) the position number, and click

[Show].

[Clear Preset]: (If present). Clears all defined

preset positions at once.

Iris

(Close/Open, or Arrows): Allows manually

brightening or darkening the camera image (iris).

(Near/Far, or Arrows): Allows manually

Focus

adjusting the focus for objects that are closer vs. farther away.

Tip: This is useful where the camera view is partially blocked by a nearer object in the frame.

PTZ Speed (Slider Bar): This allows increasing or reducing the panning speed.

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Monitor: Pertains to cameras connected

through a switcher. This is the camera ID/port on the switcher (receiver-driver ID).

AutoFunct: Allows selecting auxiliary functions that were previously set up (if available/supported).

AutoPan: Sets the camera for automatic panning (if available/supported).

AutoFocus: This returns the focus control to automatic (if available/supported).

Tip: Selecting a pre-set position will also put the camera into auto-focus mode.

AutoIris: When pressed, the camera will automatically adjust to changes in brightness (if available/supported). When not pressed, the manual brightness (iris) control is in effect.

Tip: Selecting a pre-set position will also put the camera into auto-iris mode.

Menu: Activates the on-screen menu (for cameras that support this).

Exception (Pelco-P): For a Pelco-P camera, select preposition 95 to enable the on-screen menu. To navigate the menus, use pan up/down and iris open/close.

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Monitoring Cameras via TV (Spot Monitor)

8.4.1

Introduction

Current video cards include a composite-video output allowing individual cameras to be displayed on television monitor(s) manually, in sequence, or when an alarm occurs (external input or video motion-detection).

8.4.2

Opening or Closing the TVMonitor Control

To open or close the TV-monitor control, double-click the television/monitor icon on your NetVision desktop.

If the TV Control is not Visible: This feature can be turned on and off.

Related Topics: 14.2 Miscellaneous Settings

8.4.3

Things You Can Do

• Select a camera manually: Click its associated button in the top portion of the TV-monitor control;

• Loop through cameras in Sequence: Click [>>>] to show additional controls, ensure the cameras to appear in sequence are selected (bottom portion of the monitor control), and set the dwell time as desired (display time for each camera). Then, click [SEQ.] to start or stop sequential viewing.

• Set Alarms to Trigger Camera Monitoring: To have camera(s) displayed whenever an alarm occurs (external input or video motiondetection), click [>>>] to open the bottom of the TV-monitor control, and ensure “Enable Alarm Alert” is selected.

Note: Although not specifically related to the “Alarm Alerts” feature, this feature does require external inputs to be enabled and/or video motion-detection to be set up (see “Related Topics”).

• Clear an Alarm: For alarm-triggered cameras, the camera button will turn red, a [Reset Alarm] button will appear at the top of the TV-monitor control, and the camera will display until acknowledged by an operator. To clear/acknowledge an alarm-triggered camera, simply click [Reset Alarm] (while the specific camera image is being displayed).

Note: After clearing an alarm, a camera cannot be tripped again until any alarm-triggered recording is completed.

Related (and similar) Topics:

18.3 External Sensors and Recording Duration

18.5 Setting up Video Motion-Detection

25.1 Capture Board Reference

6.2 Responding to Alarm Alerts

15.1 Enable/Disable Alarm Alerts or E-Mail

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Recording Camera-Views

In addition to scheduled and alarm-triggered recording at a Video Server, manual (instant) recording can be done at a Video Server (up to 16 cameras at a time--depending on your Video Server model), and at remote stations (up to 16 cameras from any desired Video Servers at a time).

Instant Playback: If the "Instant Playback" feature is enabled, videos that are presently being recorded can be played back. Note: This closes the present recording file (to allow it to be played-back), and starts a new recording file.

TechNote: Multi-camera recording at a Video Server may cause a reduced frame rate. For maximum frame-rate, be sure to display no more than one camera from each capture board at the same time.

Filename / Location Reference:

Captured video files are stored under \dsr-video on the specific PC, in folders for each 'server' (PC name or IP address), camera name, and date.

Remote Station: d:\dsr-video\Image\ServerIP \Camera\date

Video Server: d:\dsr-video\Image\Server \Camera\date (on each applicable drive).

9.1

Recording at a

Remote Station

Connect to the Video Server and open/view the desired camera.

Related Topics:

8.1 Viewing Cameras from a Remote Station

Then, use the red button near the top right corner of the camera-image to start or stop the recording. (The button will appear yellow during the recording.)

Recording from a remote station is subject to your connection speed. Dial-up is slowest.

Alarm Alert Recordings: At applicable remote stations, the alarm alert feature can be set to automatically record (and/or only display) the associated camera/view each time an alarm alert is received.

Related Topics

13.2 Setting up the Alarm Alert Receiver

Tip: You can set the drive(s) for recording. Related Topics:

13.1 Remote Stations: Basic Set-up

17.2.1 Drive Usage 

Audio: Some cameras at each Video Server can have a microphone connected. This sound can also be monitored at authorized remote stations. Related Topics: 16.7 Remote Audio Monitoring

Audio Recording: Audio is not recorded as a separate file. Instead, it is included in any local or remotely recorded AVI (or MPEG) files for the specific camera.

Legal Notice: The recording of live audio is subject to local bylaws. Be sure to find out if audio recording is restricted in your area before proceeding.

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Recording at a Video Server

At a Video Server, you can:

• Double-click a camera-image to zoom to full

screen, and start recording (if "Instant Recording" is enabled);

• Start or stop recording by selecting camera

numbers(s) in the "Record" area of the main screen (on the right);

• Click [ Record All ] to start or stop recording

all cameras at the same time.

Tip: The camera number appears in yellow for any cameras that you select for manual/instant recording.

Recording Priority: Manual (instant) recording will override scheduled recording on the specific camera. (Scheduled recording resumes when you stop instant recording.) Conversely, instant recording is not available while alarm recording or pre-alarm recording is in effect for a specific camera (and alarm recording will override all other types of recording).

Exception: Beginning with v2.2, you can change the recording priority if desired. Related Topics: "Priority" tab under:

17.2 Recording Setup (in DSR Configuration). Hard Drive Usage Bar: Check the bottom of the

Video Server screen for a hard drive usage indication. If the coloured bar is 2/3 of the way across or more, use the 'housekeeping' feature to free up disk space by deleting or moving files.

Mapped Drives: Recording to a mapped drive is subject to network speed/loading.

Related Topics

6.4 Alarm / Recording Status Indications at a Video Server (Camera Number Colours)

10.3 Introduction to Video File Management (Filekeeping and Housekeeping)

13 Remote Station Configuration

17.2.1 Drive Usage 

18 Scheduled and/or Alarm-Triggered Recording

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Tasks Applicable to Remote Stations and the Video Server

10.1

PC Date and Time

Especially for the Video Server, it is important to ensure that the date and time are always correct--since this information is used to manage video recordings. There is normally no reason for this to vary, but it's still best to check it on a regular basis.

Tips: The time is displayed on the right-hand end of the Windows task bar. To view the date, 'hover' the mouse pointer over the time. For details on setting the date or time, open the Windows on-line help (e.g., from the Windows Control Panel), and search for "Date".

10.2

Checking your Software Version

10.2.1

Video Server Software

Locator: (Logged in at the Video Server as a "Supervisor"). Select: [Utility], then [System Information].

When finished, click [OK], and then

[Close] the utility menu.

10.2.2

Explore, browse, or search for

RemoteStation.exe. Then, right

and select Properties (look in Version

Tip: From a link (shortcut) to the Remote Station software, you can right-click the shortcut, select Properties, and then [Find Target]. Then, rightclick the file, and select Properties.

To quickly locate a program file from its

shortcut: Right-click the shortcut, select Properties, and select [Find Target]. (Now you can right-click the file itself and select Properties.)

Remote Station Software

-click the file,

).

10.3

Introduction to Video File

Management (Filekeeping and Housekeeping)

10.3.1

Introduction

As video files can be ultimately consume a large amount of hard-drive space, it is important to work with your files on a regular basis.

Why? To ensure:

• Space is always available for recording

• Files of specific interest are always retained

Attention: Deleted files cannot be recovered. It is best to check your backups before deleting any files.

You can:

• Manage files using the new Filekeeping

function.

• Local (and downloaded) Files: Copy, Backup, Delete, (Add a Remark), or Download desired files.

• Remote Files: Download (and/or Preview) files.

Tip: Files can be also be previewed in the file list or

viewed in playback. (Filekeeping functions are accessible through Playback and the file lists.)

• Manage files using the Housekeeping

function

• Remote Station: Backup and/or delete files that were recorded or have been backup up onto that remote PC.

• Video Server: Backup and/or delete local files, or 'remote' files -- for folders that have been 'mapped to' as a drive letter.

Tip: Includes a small built-in playback window.

• Set the system to delete older files every day

at a certain time (Self-housekeeping).

Related Topic: 10.7 Automatic Video File Management (Self Housekeeping)

• Manage files outside of the NetVision

software.

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10.3.2

Filename / Location Reference:

Captured video files are stored under \dsrvideo on the specific PC, in folders for each

'server' (PC name or IP address), camera name, and date.

Video Files: Remote Station: d:\dsr-video\Image\

ServerIP\Camera\date, where "d" is the drive

selected under: Utility (tools symbol), ÖRecording Drive Setup.

Video Files: Video Server:

d:\dsr-video\Image\ Server\Camera\date. (The drive(s) are selected under: Windows Control Panel, ÖDSR Configuration, ÖRecording Setup).

Downloaded Files: d:\Dsr-Video\Remote\server\Camera\Date, where "d" is the drive that contains the operating system

(typically "C:").

Backup Files: d:\dsr- Backup\Image\Server\Camera\date. (The drive is

selected during Filekeeping / Housekeeping.) Tip: The first letter of the filename indicates the

type of recording: Alarm-triggered, Pre-alarm,

Scheduled, or Manual Recording. File Type Tip: Videos are recorded as standard

"AVI" files that can be played back using NetVision, or any typical Windows media player program.

10.3.3

Technical Details

Files: You can work with local files (recorded on that PC, or downloaded), or via folders that have been 'mapped to' as a drive letter. After searching for 'Remote' files, only "Preview" and "Download" functions will be available in the file list. After downloading, the other functions will be available.

CDs and Portable Drives CD/DVD burner, you can backup files onto CDs/DVDs once they have been 'formatted' to be accessible through a drive-letter (e.g., using DirectCD). Similarly, portable drives can be used as long as they are available to the PC before you select "Backup".

Backing up while Recording: If possible, it is best to do your housekeeping when the system is idle, since backing up files while recording is in progress (on the same hard drive) can be very slow.

Hard Drive Usage Bar: Check the bottom of the Video Server screen for a hard drive usage indication. If the coloured bar is 2/3 of the way across or more, it's time to do some file management.

: If your PC includes a

10.4

To Allow Using a Blank CD (Roxio - Easy CD Creator 5

basic

with DirectCD)

If your PC includes a CD burner (typically included with Video Servers), you must 'format' CDs to make them accessible to the housekeeping feature.

Steps

1) Open the CD burner drive, and insert

a new/unformatted CD.

2) Close the drive tray, and wait a few moments for the Easy CD 'project' screen to appear.

For a CD that has Already been formatted: After a few moments, you will see a "CD Ready" message. (Skip the rest of these steps.)

Alternative software manually (e.g., [Start], ÖPrograms, ÖRoxio Easy CD Creator 5, ÖProject Selector. Shortcut Tip desktop or 'quick launch' bar, browse (or search) for the following file, and "Ctrl desired location: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adaptec Shared\CreateCD \CreateCD50.exe.

: You can also launch the 'burner'

: To create a 'shortcut' on your

-Shift-Drag" it to the

3) ("Easy CD Creator 5basic - Select a Project"): 'Hover' your mouse cursor over "Make a Data CD", and then click [DirectCD] in the choices that appear.

("DirectCD format utility"): Select the CD

drive if needed, and click [format CD].

If this Button is not Available: This means you forgot to insert a CD, the CD is already formatted, or the CD cannot be formatted by this software.

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5) ("DirectCD"): Enter a disk label if

desired, and click [Start Format].

Tip: Disk labels identify the CD when browsing for drives in Windows Explorer.

6) Wait for a "CD Ready" screen to appear. (Your CD will now be available to the housekeeping feature.)

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7) After copying files / When you try to

eject the CD: For a newly formatted

CD (or after copying files), you will be prompted with some choices when you try to eject the CD. If you want the disk to be readable by other PCs, be sure to select "Close to Read on Any PC...".

Tip: DirectCD will typically re-enable the CD the next time you insert it into the CD 'burner' drive (if not, you will need to repeat steps 1-6 if you need to place more files on the CD).

Warning

: Choosing to protect the CD so it cannot be written to again is a permanent operation that will turn the CD into a 'read-only' CD-ROM.

10.5

10.5.1

Introduction to Filekeeping

Filekeeping (v2.3 SP2)

Filekeeping provides a convenient way to manage video files. Filekeeping provides new functionality including:

• Copying files to any desired location

• Adding and viewing remarks

• Accessibility directly from the file list (after

searching for video files).

Note: Filekeeping applies to the current/last search-results file-list. Marks applied within previous search results can be processed by performing a new search that covers the collective/overall time frame. Marks will be removed from files once they have been processed through Filekeeping.

10.5.2

Filekeeping Steps

1) Perform a search for videos from a

desired server, camera, and date/time range.

Sync Playback (server/local files only):

•

• Select: [Playback], Ö[Sync Playback].

The SyncSearch screen will open.

• Select a date, and the desired type of recordings, and click [Search / Play]. The SyncPlayback screen will open.

• If a video starts playing automatically, click "Stop" (black square), and then go into the File List (page/magnifier).

Related Topics

7.3 Synchronized Playback (v2.3 SP2)

7.8 Working with the File List (v2.3 SP2)

• Video Search (or optional 360 Playback):

• Select: [Playback], Ö[Video Search]

(or [360 Playback] ). The Search screen will open.

Remote Software button, then select [Video Search] (or [360 Playback] ).

• Select all criteria, and click [Start Search]. The number of 'found' files will appear.

• If desired, perform a Motion Search: Click [Motion Search], select 'detection zones' and other criteria, and click [OK].

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: Click the coloured 'Play'

When it finishes, the number of 'motion-found' files will appear.

• Select [File List] beside "Search" or "Motion Search" as applicable/desired.

Related Topics

7.6 Working with the Playback Screen (v2.3

SP2); 7.8 Working with the File List (v2.3 SP2)

: 7.4 Video Search (v2.3 SP2);

2) In the file list, use the right-click menu to preview files, and 'mark' them for each desired Filekeeping action.

Mark For: Copy, Backup, Delete, (Add/view

emark), Download (remote files).

Tip: You can select multiple files using Shift+Click

(block of files), or Ctrl+Click (random files). Block of Files

the 'Shift' key, 3) Select last file, 4) Release the 'Shift' key.

Remote Files: After searching for 'Remote' files, only "Preview" and "Download" functions will be available in the file list. After downloading, the other functions will be available.

: 1) Select 1st file, 2) Press & hold

3) Click [X] (top-right) to close this screen and access the playback screen.

4) Go into the Filekeeping function (broom icon), to process your 'marked' files. When you click [Start FileKeeping], your marked files will be processed.

10.5.3

Note: Wait briefly while this screen initializes. This screen will remain 'greyed out' if no files have been 'marked' for FileKeeping functions.

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- [View/Edit Current File List]: This opens the

current file list and allows applying (or removing) 'marks' for the various Filekeeping tasks.

Right-click Menu: Preview, (Mark For): Copy,

ackup, Delete, (Add/view Remark), Download

(remote files). Related Topic

7.8 Working with the File List (v2.3 SP2)

- [X]: Select this to close this screen (same as clicking [Close] at the bottom).

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Copy

- This shows the number of files marked to be

copied, and the amount of space they will take up.

- Path: Enter (or '[Browse] to') where you wish the file copies to be placed.

Note: This uses NetVision's standard folder structure under the selected location. (Creates the structure:

"dsr-video\image\Server\Camera\Date"). d:\ (root): Selecting the root of a drive is a good

idea for removable media. Files will be available to search and playback. Note: Will cause duplicates when searching if used with another permanent (or available) local drive. To avoid this, use 'backup' instead, other media, or a subfolder.

Any subfolder: Will only be accessible outside of NetVision (Windows explorer, media players, etc.).

Middle of the Screen

Backup

Note: Because of their location, 'motion-found' files cannot be backed up (only copied).

Related Topics:

7.5 Searching for Motion (v2.3 SP2)

- This shows the number of files marked to be backed up, and the amount of space they are taking up.

- Path: Select the desired backup folder.

Note: This will show all local drives. The following folder structure will be created: d:\dsrbackup\image\Server \Camera\Date" (where "d" is the selected drive letter). These files will be available for searching and playback when you select "Backup" (Local) type of files.

- Delete after Backup: Selecting this will cause all files "marked to be backup up" to be deleted after the backup is completed.

Delete

- This shows the number of files marked to be

deleted, and the amount of space this will free up.

Download

- This shows the number of remote files marked

to be downloaded, and the amount of space they will take up.

Note: Files are downloaded to d:\Dsr- Video\Remote \server\camera\Date, where "d" is the drive that contains the operating system (typically

"C:"). Thereafter, these files will be available for searching and playback when you select "Normal" (Local) type of files.

Bottom of the Screen

- [Start FileKeeping]: Select this to process all

marked files using the shown file locations.

- [Stop FileKeeping]: Select this if you want to stop a FileKeeping process that is already underway.

- [Close]: Select this to close this screen (same as clicking the [X] in the top-right corner).

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Housekeeping

10.6.1

Access the housekeeping feature:

At a Remote Station: Click the

Housekeeping symbol (broom) near the bottom right corner.

At a Video Server: (Logged in at

the Video Server), Select: [Utility], then [Housekeeping].

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Then, select Backup or Delete depending on what you wish to do.

Refer to the descriptions that follow while working in the housekeeping screen.

To Exit from this Screen: Click [Cancel] near the bottom-right.

10.6.2

View a List of Video/Alarm Files

(select server, camera, date)

Select the following items to view a list of associated alarm/video files:

Server

Select the 'server' (PC name or IP) that has the video files.

To include files on other PCs ('mapped' drives), ensure "mapped" is selected (under "From").

Camera

Select a desired camera, or [All].

Date

Select a specific date, or [All].

[Refresh]: Click this (bottom of the screen) to update the list for new recordings (per selected parameters).

10.6.3

Working with Video Files

The main part of the screen shows a list of video files. You can sort by clicking any column heading, and move around using your mouse wheel, or the scroll bars.

Select the types of recordings to be included in the list (alarm, instant, 'pre-alarm', and/or schedule):

File-Type Reference: The first letter of the

filename, and the "Event" column show the type of recording:

A / ALM: A motion / alarm-triggered recording;

P / PRE: A pre-alarm recording (immediately before motion was detected);

R / REC: A manual / instant recording; S / SCH: A scheduled recording.

To select (or deselect) a file, click the associated camera name in the 1

Tip: Select the camera name, not the check-box.

column.

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Select All / Delete Original...

(Bottom-Left Corner)

• Select All Files

: Selects (or deselects) all

files in the list;

• Delete original file(s) after backup

: If selected (9), the files are effectively moved to the new location. If not selected, the files are copied to the new location.

To view a file first (i.e., before backup or deletion), select the file (click the camera name), and click [PlayBack] (in the row of buttons at the bottom).

Before backing up file(s), select the desired target drive letter near the top-right corner of the screen.

Mapped (Video Server PC Only): This includes 'mapped' drives from other PCs in the list.

Note: Moved files will be placed under d:\dsrvideo\Image\Server(orIP)\Camera\Date

To backup or delete your selected file(s), click

[Start] at the bottom of the screen. When

prompted to confirm, respond as desired (OK or Cancel).

Minimize: You can use the [Minimize] button to hide the housekeeping window for lengthy file management operations (such as when moving a large number of files through a slow network connection). To restore the housekeeping screen, click [House keeping] on the windows taskbar, and then click the yellow broom symbol in the top-left corner of the screen.

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When finished, click [Cancel] to close the 'housekeeping' screen.

10.7

Automatic Video File Management (Self Housekeeping)

You can set the NetVision Video Server and remote stations to perform file management tasks automatically on a recurring schedule. Each scheduled task is saved as a ‘Plan’, allowing different file management tasks to be performed for different servers on different days or times, etc.

Also See: 10.3 Introduction to Video File Management (Filekeeping and Housekeeping)

10.5 Filekeeping (v2.3 SP2); 10.6 Housekeeping

Locator: At the Video Server PC (will prompt for "Supervisor" login), Select: (Windows task bar) Start, Settings, Control Panel, DSR Configuration.

Desktop Link: There should also be a link to this on your desktop called "NetVision Configuration".

Tips: If you cannot access the Windows task bar, press Ctrl-Esc (or your 'Windows' key). To view the names for items on the task bar, click a blank area on the bar, and then 'hover' your mouse pointer over each item.

Logon as a "Supervisor" when prompted. Then, double-click Self-Housekeeping Setup in the list. When the screen appears, make your desired selection(s).

Remote Station: (Logged in at a remote station), Select: The "Utility" button (tools symbol), Ö Self-Housekeeping

Setup, Ö[Start Setup].

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Top of the Screen

This area shows a list of defined ‘plans’ (scheduled housekeeping tasks), and allows you to [Add] new ones, [Remove] existing ones, [Save] your changes, etc.

[Buttons] on the right: To set up a new ‘plan’, click [Add], type a suitable name, and click [OK]. To view settings for an existing one, select the ‘plan’ name in the list, and then observe setting on the rest of the screen.

[Edit] allows changing settings for a selected

‘plan’, while [Remove] will delete a selected one from the list.

Attention: Always use the [Save] button to retain your added ‘plans’ and related settings, since clicking [OK] only closes the screen without saving anything.

Details

Action: The file management task to occur on

the scheduled days/times.

Suspend: This blocks this ‘plan’ from executing without having to delete it. For temporary use.

Retain: Retains only the specified number of days of files in the "DSR-video" folder, and deletes all older files.

Attention conjunction with manual file-management (NOT Self-Housekeeping). You must be sure to copy or move any alarm/video files that you wish to keep.

Details: 10.3 Introduction to Video File Management (Filekeeping and Housekeeping)

10.5 Filekeeping (v2.3 SP2); 10.6 Housekeeping

Backup: Copies older video files to the specified target location, while leaving them in the original "DSR-video" folder.

Move: Moves older video files to the specified target location, while deleting them from the original "DSRvideo" folder.

Synchronize Backup: Copies older video files that do not already exist in the specified target location (compared by date), while leaving them in the original "DSR-video" folder.

: This selection should be used only in

Synchronize Move: Moves older video files that do

not already exist in the specified target location (compared by date), while deleting them from the original "DSR-video" folder.

( ) days of files: This determines the 'age' of files that will not be affected by the scheduled housekeeping task/plan. (All older files in the

..\dsr-video\image folder will be copied

and/or deleted at the scheduled time.) Action Start: Use the up/down arrows to

select how often the scheduled task is to occur (every day, once per week on a specific weekday, or once per month). Then, click within the minutes, hours, or seconds, and use the up/down arrows to set the time of day for the process to start.

Note: Plans with the same start time will be executed in alphabetical order.

Tip

: For dedicated access to the hard drive, select a

time of day when recordings are unlikely to occur.

Files From

Application: Use the up/down arrows to

select a source application here. (“DSR” for files on your local NetVision video server PC, “Remote” for files obtained from a remote server, or “ATM” for files associated with the optional ATM interface.)

Server Name: Use the up/down arrows to select the originating server associated with the files to be deleted or moved, etc.

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Drive

(List of drive letters): Select all drives to be

affected by the specific housekeeping task/plan.

File Type

(List of types of recording files): Select all

types of recording files to be affected by the specific housekeeping task/plan.

(Bottom of the screen)

Files To: Enter a target backup folder here, or

click […] to browse to (and select) a desired folder.

Generate Log Files: This causes the selfhousekeeping feature to record the scheduled file management ‘plans’ that were executed on each specific day.

Location and Filename: Self-Housekeeping logs can be found under: d:\dsr-video\Log\HK\yyyymmdd.txt

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When finished, click [OK], and then click

[X] to close the list (upper-right corner).

Attention: All new or changed self-housekeeping tasks

(plans) take effect beginning the next day after housekeeping settings are saved and the NetVision software is re-started.

the self-

10.7.1

Viewing the Self-Housekeeping Logs

The execution of self-housekeeping tasks (plans) can be set to be recorded in a log file. This record is stored in a text file (one file per day).

To view these files in your default text editor (e.g., notepad), locate and open (double-click) the indicated file.

File Locator: d:\DSR-Video\Log\HK\yyyymmdd.txt

("d" represents the drive letter of the recording hard drive.)

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Tasks Performed at the Video Server Only

11.1

Video Server Users and Passwords

Related Topics: 11.2 Remote Users and Permissions (+ HTTP server port)

11.1.1

Video Server Passwords

Two login names and passwords are initially provided for logging into the Video Server:

Default Video Server User Names and Passwords

User name Password (Permissions)

Super -- Access to everything;

Operator -- Everything except

Notes: Supervisors can also shut down the NetVision software. For operators, this is configurable. These passwords do NOT pertain to remote stations.

PTZ priority 0

configuration tasks ( [Utility] menu, and Control Panel ÖDSR Config.); Can be limited to specific cameras (see next heading); PTZ priority

(2nd highest)

Locator: (Logged in at the Video Server as a "Supervisor"), Select: [Utility], then [Option Setting].

(highest).

11.1.2

Additional Local Users (Local

User Manager)

You can set up additional local users with their own password if desired. You can also set whether each new user will be logging in at the "Super" level, or as an "Operator" (see the preceding table for permissions).

To set up local users and passwords, open the Local User Manager, and then refer to the descriptions that follow while making your selections.

Locator: At the Video Server PC (will prompt for "Supervisor" login), Select: (Windows task bar) Start, Settings, Control Panel, DSR Configuration.

Desktop Link: There should also be a link to this on your desktop called "NetVision Configuration".

Logon as a "Supervisor" when prompted. Then, double-click Local User Manager in the list. When the screen appears, make your desired selection(s).

Select Password , and then enter your desired password (once under "Password", and again under "Confirm"). Tip: This helps to protect against saving an incorrectly typed password.

When finished, click [OK], and then

[Close] the utility menu.

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List of Users (Registered User Name)

This shows a list of the users that can log in locally, along with the login authority for each one (Supervisor vs. Operator).

[User Group]

on the right

This helps to maintain PTZ access for remote users.

Group Name: Select "Supervisor" or "Operator";

PTZ Server / Idle Time Limit (min.): This causes any user of the selected type to be logged out of the PTZ feature if they stop actively using PTZ control for the duration entered here (1-9999 minutes, or 0 for "No Timeout").

Tip: This helps to ensure PTZ control will be available for remote users. If using this feature, be sure to set this for both "Supervisor" and "Operator" (click [Apply] after the first one, and [OK] when finished).

Four Buttons near the Bottom

Except for "Add", these buttons pertain to the user you have selected in the list.

[Add]: Select this to create a new local user. Enter the name and password (twice) when prompted, and click [Next]. You will be advanced to [Properties] automatically to set the login level as "Supervisor" or "Operator".

[Remove]: Allows deleting a previously-added local user. (Select the user, and click here. When asked to confirm, click [OK].

[Set Password]: This allows changing the password for a local user. (Select the user, and click here. Then, enter the new password (twice) when prompted, and click [OK].

[Properties]: This allows setting permissions for a previously-added local user (i.e., not the default users). (Select the user in the list, click here, and then make your selections.)

Logon As: Allows setting the local user as an ‘Operator’ or ‘Supervisor’ (details previous/above).

Camera Mask allows limiting the cameras that an ‘Operator’ will be able to view/control. Select “Camera Mask” (9), and then select the desired cameras.

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and Grid with Camera Numbers: This

When finished, click [OK], and then click

[X] to close the list (upper-right corner).

Attention: To recognize any DSR Configuration

changes made while the Video Server software is running, you may need to restart the software.

11.2

Remote Users and Permissions (+ HTTP server port)

Remote access to Video Server services are password-protected. Each server module can be set to allow access to:

• A person logged in at a remote station using any name and password (but they cannot be left blank), or;

• Specific users/passwords and permissions as defined through the Remote Services Manager.

Exception: Accessing video files through a shared folder on a network is restricted only by network access rights, and permissions set up when sharing the folder.

To set up remote users and permissions, open the Remote Service Manager, and then refer to the descriptions that follow while making your selections.

Locator: At the Video Server PC (will prompt for "Supervisor" login), Select: (Windows task bar) Start, Settings, Control Panel, DSR Configuration.

Desktop Link: There should also be a link to this on your desktop called "NetVision Configuration".

Logon as a "Supervisor" when prompted. Then, double-click Remote Service Manager in the list. When the screen appears, make your desired selection(s).

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This window shows a list of remote users that have been set up.

Buttons in the Middle of the Screen

[Add]: Select this to create a new remote

user. Enter the name and password (twice) when prompted, and click [Next]. You will be advanced to [Properties] automatically (to follow / below).

[Remove]: To delete a remote user, select the user in the list, and click [Remove]. When asked to confirm, click [OK].

[Set Password]: Select this to change the password for a remote user. (Enter the new password (twice) when prompted, and click

[OK].

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[Properties]: Select this to set up permissions for a remote user. (Select the user in the list, click here, and then make your selections).

 Video Server  (+ playback)

This allows setting the selected user's ability to view cameras and play any associated videos remotely. You can also limit the maximum duration for viewing sessions, and limit them to specific cameras if desired.

Related Topics: 7 Playing or Downloading Video Recordings 8 Viewing Live Cameras

28.1 The Video Playback Feature (Micro DVR)

WebView to the video server. Related through a Web Browser

: The ‘WebView’ feature also requires access

: 29 Viewing Cameras

 Audio Server 

This allows setting the selected user's ability to remotely monitor audio, and set an optional time-limit for sessions.

Related Topics: 16.7 Remote Audio Monitoring

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 Chat Server 

This allows setting the selected user's ability to use the 'chat' feature to communicate with an operator at this Video Server.

Related Topic:

6.5 Chatting On-line with a Video Server

 PTZ Control Server 

This allows setting the selected user's ability to remotely control a PTZ camera (pan

/ tilt /

zoom). You can also limit the maximum duration for viewing sessions, and limit them to specific cameras if desired. The priority-level setting (required) determines who 'wins' if multiple remote users try to control the same PTZ camera at the same time.

Note: The assigned PTZ priority must be different for each remote user (priority 0 is highest; remote users can be 2 - 99). Note: An operator at the Video Server has the highest PTZ priority of all.

Related Topics:

8.3 Changing a Camera's View (Pan/Tilt/Zoom);

16.3 Pan/Tilt/Zoom Activation and Set Up

 Remote Configuration Server

(DSR_Relay) 

This allows setting the selected user's ability to configure various items remotely (using a web browser). Note: Under "Login As", be sure to select "Super".

Backing Up or Restoring Configuration Settings

You can backup your Video Server settings to protect against data loss (or operator error).

Diskette Needed: This requires a 3.5" diskette (to be placed in the "A:\" drive of the Video Server).

Attention: This should be done on a regular basis to help protect against loss of data. This should also be done before re-installing the NetVision software.

The settings that will be saved include:

• Camera titles, and which cameras are enabled;

• Recording selections, plus alarm/motion triggered

recordings;

• The present/active alarm-recording schedule.

Locator: At the Video Server PC (will prompt for "Supervisor" login), Select: (Windows task bar) Start, Settings, Control Panel, DSR Configuration.

Desktop Link: There should also be a link to this on your desktop called "NetVision Configuration".

Logon as a "Supervisor" when prompted. Then, double-click Utility in the list. When the screen appears, make your desired selection(s).

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[Backup]: Select this to copy your configuration settings to a floppy diskette.

Steps: Place a blank 3.5" diskette in the A:\ drive first, then click [Backup].

When finished, place the diskette(s) in a safe, dry location.

Attention: Due to the imperfect nature of magnetic media, it is a good idea to make copy(ies) of the diskette, to protect against one diskette failing.

[Restore]: Select this to copy configuration settings from a previous backup-diskette.

Steps: Place the backup diskette in the A:\ drive first, then click [Restore].

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When finished, click [Cancel] to close the backup/restore menu, and then click [X] to close the list (upper-right corner).

Attention: To recognize any DSR Configuration changes made while the Video Server software is running, you may need to restart the software.

11.5

Viewing Changes Made through the "Utility" Menu

All changes made through the "Utility" button on the Video Server desktop can be logged in a text file.

Note: This feature can be turned on and off. Related Topics

To view the file in your default text editor (e.g., notepad), locate and open (double-click) the indicated file.

Location and Filename: d:\DSR-Video\Log\Trail\Trail.txt

("d" represents the drive letter of the recording hard drive.)

Format and Example:

Date Time User Menu / Item

yyyymmdd hhmmss xxxxx xxxx: xxxxxxx 20010930 235959 Super Option: Password

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11.6

Viewing Remote User Sessions

Remote connections to a number of the server modules can be viewed at the Video Server.

In some cases, you can terminate a remote user's connection if necessary.

Locator: NetVision running on the Video Server (logged in to NetVision or not), Windows task bar in view.

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Playback Sessions: To view remote users (by IP address) who are presently playing videos through the playback server, doubleclick the playback-server icon on the task-bar .

When finished, click [Close]. If "Record to Log File" is selected, you can use a text

editor to view (or print) a list of previous playback sessions.

Filename and Location: d:\dsr-video\Log\PlaybackServer\yyyymmdd.txt

PTZ Sessions: To view remote users who are

presently controlling PTZ cameras, right-click the PTZ-server icon on the task-bar, and select

Restore.

to disconnect a remote user, select the user, and click [Disconnect].

When finished, click [Close]. If you need

Remote Viewing Sessions: To view remote users that are presently viewing live cameras, double-click the video-server icon on the taskbar.

Tip: The top half of the screen shows active connections, and the bottom half shows a list of previous connections. When finished, click the [X] in the top-right corner.

If you need to disconnect a remote user, select the user, and click [Terminate].

Remote Audio Monitoring Sessions: To view remote users that are presently monitoring audio from the Video Server, rightclick the Audio Server icon on the task-bar, and select Restore.

Tip: Audio monitoring sessions will be listed in the window. When finished, click the [X] in the top-right corner.

If you need to disconnect a remote user, select the user, and click [Terminate].

Remote Configuration (DSR_Relay Server): To view remote configuration activity, doubleclick the video-server icon on the task-bar.

Tip: Remote Configuration actions will be listed in the window. When finished, click [Close].

Related Topics

4.3 Communications / Server Modules

6.5 Chatting On-line with a Video Server

11.2 Remote Users and Permissions (includes PTZ priority +HTTP Server Port)

Chat Sessions: To view remote users that are presently connected to the chat server, right-click the chat-server icon on the task-bar, and select Restore. When finished, click the [X] in the top-right corner. If you need to disconnect a remote user, select the user, and click [Terminate].

To Use the Chat Feature: (see "Related Topics").

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Configuration Introduction

Video Server: Most system configuration is

done at the specific Video Server. All desired features must be enabled and set up. (Browse forward through the topics that follow, or look for "Configuration" in the "Contents" to see which topics are of interest.) Also, be sure to disable any camera numbers that are not being used.

and Titles

Remote stations: A few items are configurable at a remote station, including:

• Basic Set-up (reconnect options, and video compression/file type);

• Alarm Alert Receiver Setup;

• Station List (Identifying the Video Servers)

Related Topics: See the topics that follow.

For any Windows and network set-up requirements, refer to:

21 Network and Connectivity Issues.

Remote Configuration: Many configuration tasks can be done by an authorized remote user with only web-browser software (must have access to the internet, or to the Video Server through a network--via IP).

Related Topics:

Tip: If you prefer to look up Video Server configuration topics by screen/location instead of by feature:

• On-Line Help: Look for "Screen

Reference (Video Server)" under "Reference Topics" in the topic outline;

• User's Guide: Look for "Utility", and

"DSR Configuration" in the Index.

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Remote Station Configuration

Remote Stations:

Basic Set-up

A few items can be configured for remote stations.

Locator: (Logged in at a remote station), Select: The "Utility" button at the bottom of the screen (tools symbol).

Auto Reconnect 

These settings pertain to the remote station's behaviour when it is unable to connect (or loses its connection) with a Video Server.

• Reconnect Attempts: This is the number of times that the remote station will try to reconnect with Video Servers.

• Time Between Attempts: This determines how long the remote station will wait between connection attempts.

Video Loss Interrupt Property 

• Time Between Attempts (seconds): If the remote station loses its connection/image from a specific camera, it will continue to try to refresh the connection for as long as it is connected with the specific Video Server. This setting determines how long the remote station will wait between camera-refresh attempts.

Select Codec 

This selection determines the type of compression and file format for remote video recordings.

Mpeg4: Produces MPEG video recordings

•

(smaller file size, lower quality). Indeo5: Produces AVI video recordings (better

•

quality, larger file size);

•

Jpeg: Frame by frame compression (Mjpeg); DivX 3.11: Produces smaller, high quality AVI

•

recordings.

Note: Mpeg4 and Indeo5 are supported directly. For other file types, the applicable CODEC must have been installed separately.

Status Display 

• Status Display on Online View Window:

This allows setting whether or not connection status information will appear in camera windows (e.g., during connection delays or problems).

Tip: Connection status details also appear in a list near the bottom-right corner of the remote station desktop.

Select Drive for Recording (V2.3 SP2)

Select the drive that you want to use for recording.

Note: Recordings done at a Remote Station are stored under: "d:\dsr-video\Image\ Server\Camera\date\". where "d" is the drive letter that you select here.

Self-Housekeeping Setup (V2.3 SP2)

• [Start Setup]: This opens a screen to set

up Self-Housekeeping parameters.

Tip: This feature is covered in the maintenance section.

Related Topic: 10.7 Automatic Video File Management (Self Housekeeping)

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When finished, click the [X] in the upper-right corner to close the form.

Related Topics: 12 Configuration Introduction

17.2 Recording Setup (in DSR Configuration)

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Setting Up the Alarm

Alert Receiver

Notice: This task pertains only to a remote station that

is identified through the alarm alert sender at a Video Server.

The alarm alert feature includes a number of configurable options--including having the camera auto-display, and/or having recording start automatically when an alarm alert is received.

Notice: The Alarm Alert feature must also be enabled and set up at the specific Video Server(s).

Related Topics E-Mail; 15.2 Set Up the Alarm Alert Caller

To set up the alarm alert receiver, you must first activate this software module:

Start your remote software, and log in as usual. Then, click the Alarm Alert icon (head/portrait) at the bottom of the screen once.

TechTip: The Alarm Alert Receiver can also be run on its own:

Startup Netvision software (under C:\Program Files\Digital Surveillance Recorder\...).

Shutdown (head/portrait) on the right-hand side of the Windows task bar, and select Exit.

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Locator: Look for the face symbol (alarm alert) near the right-hand end of the Windows task bar, right-click it, and select Setup.

Refer to the descriptions that follow while working in this screen.

To Exit from this Screen: Click [Cancel] at the bottom, or [X] in the upper-right corner.

: 15.1 Enable/Disable Alarm Alerts or

: Run Alarm Receiver.exe in the folder for your

: Right-click the Alarm Alert Receiver symbol

Note: Starting with v2.3 SP2, the image size, number of frames, and frame interval are set at the server (alarm alert caller).

Play WAV file

Play following WAV file when alarm: Select

this if you wish to have a sound played each time an alarm alert is received from a Video Server;

[Select WAV File]: Click this to allow selecting a sound file (.WAV);

Tip: Sounds can typically be found under "C:\Windows\Media".

[Test Sound]: Click this to hear your selected sound file;

Audio Monitor: If you are also using the audio monitor feature at the same time, the sound selected at the Video Server will played at the remote station as well.

Recording Custom Sounds: On a PC equipped with a microphone and sound card (or equivalent), open the Windows [Start] menu, select [Run], type "sndrec32", and click [OK]. Then, refer to the on-line help for the sound recorder (press F1, or use the H

elp menu).

Auto Online View

Start online view when alarm starts: This

has the associated camera displayed in a separate window automatically whenever an alarm alert is received;

Tip: This uses the small remote module's camera viewer. You will be asked to log in the first time this feature is triggered. Note: When this viewer is closed, you'll be asked if you want to "Clean up all Passwords". Be sure to select "No" if you don't want to have to log in the next time.

Start recording when alarm starts: This has the displayed camera-view recorded

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Recording time (seconds): This sets the duration for automatic alarm-alert recordings;

Close window after recording: Select this if you want the camera window to close automatically at the end of the recording time.

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Alarm Image Loop

This causes the first 5-10 frames from the associated camera to be included in a separate window whenever an alarm alert is received. Three image sizes are provided for each camera type.

Alarm image loop enable: This enables the "image loop" feature;

Close window after: This allows having the window close automatically after 1 - 9999 minutes (0 = never). The window can also be closed manually before this time expires.

Related Topics: 12 Configuration Introduction 13 Remote Station Configuration

15.1 Enable/Disable Alarm Alerts or E-Mail

15.2 Set Up the Alarm Alert Caller

13.3

Station List (Identifying the Video Servers)

Before you can view cameras remotely, you must identify the associated Video Servers to the remote station software.

Locator: (Logged in at a remote station), Select: [Station List] near the top-right corner of your screen.

Then, click [Add], and make your selections in the next screen:

Attention: When finished entering information, click [OK] (do NOT

press Enter).

Connection Name: Enter a suitable name for the Video Server.

IP Address: Obtain this from someone at the specific Video Server (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx).

Connection Bandwidth: This sets the video quality and frame rate as suitable for your connection speed

modem, cable/DSL link, or a network connection)

Maximum Image Quality: Camera images are transmitted based on the recording mode at the NetVision™ Video Server (if presently being recorded there), or per the present/last displayed image size for any camera on the same capture board displayed at the Video Server.

(i.e., associated with a dial up

(•) Customize: This opens another screen for manually setting bandwidth parameters:

Quality: Sets the relative amount of video detail to be included in non-key frames; Data Rate maximum video data transmission rate to be used by the connections with this specific NetVision video server; Frame Rate frames per second for the transmitted video images; Keyframe every (x) seconds often a complete frame is sent compared to only changes from the previous frame. Lower values provide better image quality and require more bandwidth

: This sets the maximum number of

: This determines how

: This sets the

[OK]: Select this to complete the operation. [Cancel]: Click this to abort.

Tip: You can change settings later by selecting [Modify] in the station-list screen (or delete a Video

Server via [Remove] ).

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When finished, click [Exit] to close the Video Server screen.

Related Topics: 12 Configuration Introduction 13 Remote Station Configuration

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General Video Server Settings

14.1

Startup / Logoff Options

A number of start-up/logoff options are available at Video Server PCs.

TechTip: These settings do not affect features to be available at remote surveillance stations.

Locator: (Logged in at the Video Server as a "Supervisor"), Select: [Utility], then [Option Setting].

Select Operation Setting , and then make your desired selections:

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On Next Startup:

• Status Restore viewing / recording mode selections to be retained for use during the next login. (This also applies to the “At Logoff” selections, to follow/below).

• Auto Login having to logon when the Video Server software is started (and select to be logged in as "Operator" or "Super").

Caution: This bypasses password protection for the Video Server software. Auto-logon as "Super" gives full access for anyone with authority to use the PC (as per Windows 2000/XP permissions).

BIOS and Windows Setup: Video Servers are typically pre-set at the factory to automatically restart after a power failure.

At Logoff: Select the items that you wish to remain in effect at the Video Server when the operator logs off (video display, manual recording, PTZ control).

TechTip: If you need to disable remote viewing through a dial-up connection, disconnect or disable the modem.

Allow Operator to Exit: Select this to allow persons logged in as "Operator" to be able to shut down the software. (Otherwise, the [Exit] button is available only when logged on as a "Supervisor".)

: Select this if you want

: Select this if you want to skip

Date/Time Display: 12-hour (with AM/PM) versus 24-hour time display.

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When finished, click [OK], and then

[Close] the utility menu.

14.2

Miscellaneous Settings

A number of miscellaneous settings are provided.

Locator: At the Video Server PC (will prompt for "Supervisor" login), Select: (Windows task bar) Start, Settings, Control Panel, DSR Configuration.

Desktop Link: There should also be a link to this on your desktop called "NetVision Configuration".

Logon as a "Supervisor" when prompted. Then, double-click Optional Features Setup in the list. When the screen appears, select

Misc. , and then make your desired

selection(s).

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Allow minimization of the main window: This enables (or disables) the right-click menu for the NetVision desktop.

When enabled, you will be able to right-click a blank portion of the NetVision desktop to Minimize the NetVision program, or view the Help.

Enable Audit Trail Log: This enables (or disables) the logging of changes made through the [Utility] button.

Related Topic: 11.5 Viewing Changes Made through the "Utility" Menu

Enable DSR Http Server Log: This enables (or disables) the HTTP server log.

Tip: This is typically used internally for diagnostic purposes only.

Enable TV Mux: This enables (or disables) the TV-out feature (Spot Monitor).

Related Topics:

8.4 Monitoring Cameras via TV (Spot Monitor)

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When finished, click [OK], and then click

[X] to close the list (upper-right corner).

Attention: To recognize any DSR Configuration

changes made while the Video Server software is running, you may need to restart the software.

14.3

Setting Video Playback Sessions to be Logged

You can optionally have remote playback sessions logged at each Video Server.

Locator: (Video Server running, Windows 'Task Bar' in view). Double-click DSR Playback Server on the Video Server task bar.

When the screen appears, make your desired selection(s).

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Record to Log File: Select this to have user video playback sessions recorded in a log file.

Filename and Location: d:\dsr-video\Log\PlaybackServer\yyyymmdd.txt

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Related Topics: 11.6 Viewing Remote User Sessions

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Alarm / Reporting Settings

External Inputs/Sensors: For details on setting up external sensors, refer to:

18.3 External Sensors and Recording Duration.

15.1

Enable/Disable

Alarm Alerts or E-Mail

The alarm alert feature lets a remote surveillance station know any time an alarm occurs (external sensor tripped, video motion sense, and/or video signal lost). A recording of the scene will also be available at the Video Server PC.

This feature operates through an IP connection, and can also alert persons via email (with or without a 'snapshot' of the first frame of the alarm-triggered recording).

TechTip: This feature must also be set up through the Alarm Alert Caller module on the taskbar, and the Video Server must be able to communicate with the remote station (via IP). As well, the Alarm Alert feature can be customized as desired at the remote stations (see "Related Topics").

Note: This feature works only in conjunction with alarm-based recording (motion-detection and/or via an external input for each camera).

Related Topic: 18 Scheduled and/or Alarm-Triggered Recording

Locator: At the Video Server PC (will prompt for "Supervisor" login), Select: (Windows task bar) Start, Settings, Control Panel, DSR Configuration.

Desktop Link: There should also be a link to this on your desktop called "NetVision Configuration".

Logon as a "Supervisor" when prompted. Then, double-click Optional Features Setup in the list. When the screen appears, select

Alarm Alert , and then make your desired

selection(s).

Alarm Alert

Enable Alarm Alert: Select this to activate

the alarm alert (and/or Alarm Email) feature. Enable Alarm Email: This turns the alarm-

email feature on (or off).

Sender Information

Name: This shows the name (or IP address)

of the Netvision Video Server PC;

From: This is the outgoing email address;

Server Information

SMTP Server: This is the name of your

outgoing SMTP email server. (Get this from your network administrator or email service provider.)

My server requires authentication: Select this, and enter an account name (outgoing email address) and password if required for your outgoing email;

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Dial-up E-Mail Connection: This is handled through your e-mail settings (nothing else needs to be set in Netvision).

Note: Web-page-based e-mail services are NOT supported at the Video Server.

Alarm Message

To and Cc: These are the email addresses of

the person(s) who are to receive the email alerts from this Video Server (e.g., jmartin@mailco.com).

For Multiple "To" or "Cc" Recipients: Use a semicolon (;) or comma (,) between the addresses (with NO spaces).

Enable snapshot attachment: Select this to have a 'snapshot' of the first frame of the alarm-triggered recording included in the email. To set the size of the snapshot, click the [T].

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When finished, click [OK], and then click

[X] to close the list (upper-right corner).

Attention: To recognize any DSR Configuration

changes made while the Video Server software is running, you may need to restart the software.

Testing Your Settings: To send a sample email, right-click the Alarm Email Sender on the Windows Taskbar, and select Test.

Related Topics:

6.2 Responding to Alarm Alerts (Remote Station)

11.2 Remote Users and Permissions (+ HTTP Server Port);

13.2 Setting up the Alarm Alert Receiver (Remote Station)

15.2 Set Up the Alarm Alert Caller 18 Scheduled and/or Alarm-Triggered Recording 21 Network and Connectivity Issues

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15.2

Set Up the

Alarm Alert Caller

This feature can be set regarding:

• The cameras to be monitored for this

(v2.3 SP2);

• The number of 'pre-alarm' frames to

keep/show

• The type of connection;

• The type of events to trigger alarm alerts;

• An optional sound (WAV file) to include.

• Image size and other video parameters

(v2.3 SP2).

TechTip: The "Alarm Alert" feature must also be enabled, and the Video Server must be able to communicate with the remote station (via IP). (see "Related Topics").

Locator: (Video Server running, Windows 'Task Bar' in view). Right-click Alarm Alert Caller on the taskbar, and select Setup.

When the screen appears, make your desired selection(s).

(v2.3 SP2);

15.2.1

Left Side of the Screen

Alarm Alert Receiver Name / IP: This is the

name or IP address of the remote station PC which is to receive the alarm alerts.

To obtain the Remote station's IP address: Have someone go to THAT computer, open a DOS / Command window, type ipconfig, and press

Enter. (To close the window, type exit, and press Enter). Note: For this feature, the remote station

must have a fixed/static IP address.

Connection Mode: Select LAN if the Video Server and remote station are on the same network (LAN/WAN), or to have "alarm alerts" sent through a permanent internet connection. Select Dial-up if the Video Server will have to initiate a dial-up networking connection.

Primary Connection: For a dial-up connection. Type the exact name of the MS Windows ‘dial-up connection’ to be used by the Alarm Alert Caller. This must either be set up previously, or type the name here, and then ensure an MS Windows dial-up connection is set up using the same name.

Tip: To check the spelling for existing dial-up connections, click [Dial-up Connections Setting] (to follow / below).

Backup Connection: (Optional). For a dialup connection. Type the exact name of a second dial-up connection to be used if a

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connection cannot be made via the “Primary Connection”.

Note: If the “Primary Connection” is misspelled, and the “Backup Connection” is either blank or misspelled, the Alarm Alert Caller will try to use the first connection it finds under “Control Panel, ÖNetwork Connections” using an alphabetical sort.

[Dial-up Connections Setting]: Opens an MS Windows screen that allows you to test or check the name/spelling of dial-up networking connection(s) that were set up previously, or set up a new one (via [Settings], Ö[Add] ).

(See "Related Topics", to follow / below).

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Notification on Event: Select the type of alarm-alerts to be sent to the remote station (external alarm / sensor, video motion detection, and/or video lost/recovery).

Play Following WAV File when Alarm: This sets a custom sound to play at the Video Server each time an alarm-alert is sent. Click

[Select WAV File], locate and select the file

(typically under C:\Windows\Media), and click

[OK]. To listen to your selection, click [Test Sound].

Remote Audio: If the remote station is also monitoring audio from this Video Server, the sound (WAV file) selected above will play at the remote station as well. Related Topics: 16.7 Remote Audio Monitoring

Recording Custom Sounds: On a PC equipped with a microphone and sound card (or equivalent), open the Windows [Start] menu, select [Run], type "sndrec32", and click [OK]. Then, refer to the online help for the sound recorder (press F1, or use the Help menu).

15.2.2

Right Side of the Screen

Notification on Camera

- The cameras selected here ( 9) will be

monitored for the Alarm Alert feature. De

-select any that you do NOT want to be monitored for alarm alerts.

Alarm Image Loop Setup (for PAL vs. NTSC)

- This sets the size for Alarm Alert video clips.

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- Number of Frames: This is the number of frames to be displayed (2 - 10) starting when the alarm occurred;

- Number of Pre-Alarm Frames: This is the number of frames to be displayed (1 - 5) from

just before

Note: This requires "pre-alarm recording" to be enabled (since the 'pre-alarm' frames are taken from those files).

File Location: When an alarm-alert occurs, the images are stored under: "d:\Dsr-Video\Dsr-

Webroot\ CameraJpegImage\Camera", where "d" is the drive that contains the operating system (typically "C:").

Attention: Do NOT set this to 0 (zero). To disable this feature, ensure "pre-alarm recording" is NOT enabled.

Related Topic:

18.4 Setting up Pre-Alarm Recording

the alarm occurred;

- Frame interval: This sets the duration between frames when captured (500 - 5000 ms; i.e., ½ to 5 seconds).

Tip: The frames are also displayed at a similar speed.

15.2.3

Bottom of this Screen

- [OK]: This saves your settings and closes this

screen.

- [Cancel]: Click this to abort your entries, leaving this screen in its previous state.

- [Apply]: This applies and saves your settings without closing this screen.

Attention: To recognize any changes made in DSR Configuration while the NetVision Video Server software is running, you may need to restart the software.

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When finished, click [OK].

Related Topics:

6.2 Responding to Alarm Alerts (Remote Station)

13.2 Setting up the Alarm Alert Receiver

15.1 Enable/Disable Alarm Alerts or E-Mail;

(Remote Station); 18 Scheduled and/or Alarm-Triggered Recording 21 Network and Connectivity Issues (includes Dial-Up)

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(v2.3 SP2)

This feature causes cameras to be displayed automatically on the Video Server desktop whenever an external alarm is triggered, or motion is detected at selected cameras.

Note: This feature works only in conjunction with alarm-based recording (motion-detection and/or via an external input for each camera).

Related Topic: 18 Scheduled and/or Alarm-Triggered Recording

Locator: At the Video Server PC (will prompt for "Supervisor" login), Select: Windows Control Panel,

ÖDSR Configuration, ÖAuto Alarm Display.

Auto Alarm Display

- Enable Auto Alarm Display: This turns this

feature on [9] and off [ ].

Display for Alarm Type

- External Alarm: Select this if you want an

external alarm at the selected cameras to trigger this feature.

Also See: 25.3 Wiring Reference

- Motion: Select this if you want motion-detection at the selected cameras to trigger this feature.

Also See:

11.3 Viewing a List of Motion-Detection Alarms

18.5 Setting up Video Motion-Detection

Display for Camera

- (check-box for each camera): Select each of

the cameras that you want to be monitored for this feature.

- Suspend Sequencing When Alarm: This stops on-screen sequencing while alarmtriggered cameras are being displayed to ensure they remain on-screen until the alarm recording ends.

Tip: If multiple cameras are triggered, they will appear on-screen in the order they were triggered.

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- [OK]: Click this to save your settings.

- [Cancel]: Click this to abort your entries,

leaving this screen in its previous state.

Attention: To recognize any changes made in DSR Configuration while the NetVision Video Server software is running, you may need to restart the software.

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15.4

(v2.3 SP2)

ATM Interface Option: Subtitles should NOT be used with the ATM Interface option as they may interfere with ATM overlays.

Related Topic: 27 Using the ATM Interface Option

15.4.1

About Alarm Overlays

Set Up Alarm Overlays

You can define special alarm-overlay subtitles to appear on camera images whenever an alarm is triggered externally (hardwired inputs), or when motion is detected at each selected camera.

Tip: Alarm overlay text will alternate with regular subtitles (of the same subtitle number) until the overlay expires. These can also be cleared by pressing Ctrl-Alt-Spacebar to return to the regular subtitles.

Also See: 16.1.3 [Subtitle Setter] (Custom Titles for Cameras)

Note: This feature works only in conjunction with alarm-based recording (motion-detection and/or via an external input for each camera).

Related Topics: 18 Scheduled and/or Alarm-Triggered Recording

Locator: At the Video Server PC (will prompt for "Supervisor" login), Select: Windows Control Panel,

ÖDSR Configuration, ÖAlarm Overlay.

15.4.2

The Alarm Overlay Setup Screen

Alarm Overlay Enable for Camera

- (check-box for each camera): Select each of

the cameras that you want to be monitored for this feature.

- [Select All]: Click this to select all cameras [9].

- [Clear All]: Click this to deselect all cameras [ ].

Alarm Overlay Setup

- Camera, and "Use Subtitle": This determines

which camera and subtitle number that the rest of the settings on this screen will affect. (Select each camera in turn, and then set (or view) the various parameters for each one.)

Tip: Alarm overlay text will alternate with other subtitles (of the same subtitle number) until the overlay expires (as per "Post Alarm Display" setting, to follow). These can also be cleared by pressing Ctrl-Alt-Spacebar to return to the regular subtitles.

Also See: 16.1.3 [Subtitle Setter] (Custom Titles for Cameras) 27 Using the ATM Interface Option

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- [Font]: Allows selecting a specific font

(typeface) plus size, colour, etc. for the present alarm overlay (per the selected camera and subtitle number).

- [Border]: This allows adding a border to the present alarm overlay (per the selected camera and subtitle number).

- External Alarm Text: The checkbox on the left enables an alarm overlay for this camera when triggered by its external alarm input. Enter your desired overlay text on the right.

Also See: 25.3 Wiring Reference

- Motion Alarm Text: The checkbox on the left enables an alarm overlay when motion is detected at this camera. Enter your desired overlay text on the right.

Also See:

11.3 Viewing a List of Motion-Detection Alarms

18.5 Setting up Video Motion-Detection

- Position: This allows setting where the title will appear on the camera-image:

Horizontal: This allows setting the left-to-right starting position for the title.

Vertical: This allows setting the top-to-bottom position for the title.

Tip

: For an absolute position, select Custom for the vertical and/or horizontal, and then enter a specific value in the area(s) provided (in pixels, relative to your screen resolution). These numeric fields are ignored otherwise.

- Post Alarm Display: This sets how long the alarm overlay subtitle will remain on-screen after the alarm condition stops (motion detection or external alarm).

Range: 1 - 999,999,999 seconds. 0 = Remains in effect until cleared via Ctrl-Alt-Spacebar. You will be 'returned' to the regular subtitles.

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- [OK]: This saves your settings and closes this screen.

- [Cancel]: Click this to abort your entries, leaving this screen in its previous state.

- [Apply]: This applies and saves your settings without closing this screen.

Attention: To recognize any changes made in DSR Configuration while the NetVision Video Server

software is running, you may need to restart the software.

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16.1

Set up Cameras and Titles

You can set the name to be associated with each camera. Cameras that are physically connected to a Video Server also need to be activated, and all other camera numbers

MUST be de-activated.

Locator: (Logged in at the Video Server as

a "Supervisor"), Select: [Utility], then [Camera Setting].

When the screen appears, make your desired selection(s).

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16.1.1

(List of Cameras)

Cam ID: This is each camera number/ID

pertaining to the physical connections to the Video Server

(see "Related Topics").

Camera Title: Enter a suitable description for the camera location/view.

Active: Select this (only) for each camera that is connected to your Video Server.

Tip: Be sure to de-select all cameras that are not present.

16.1.3

[Subtitle Setter]

(Custom Titles for Cameras)

ATM Interface Option: Subtitles should NOT be used with the ATM Interface option as they may interfere with ATM overlays.

Related Topic: 27 Using the ATM Interface Option

Each camera can have up to 3 custom titles associated with it. These titles can be positioned anywhere in the camera-view, and are visible at the Video Server and remote stations.

16.1.2

[Video Control]

This allows controlling the brightness, and colour balance for each camera to adjust for different lighting conditions, etc. The selections include Camera, Brightness,

Contrast, Saturation U, Saturation V, and Hue.

[Default]: This returns to the default colour parameters

for the selected camera.

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Enable Subtitle Retain

Check to Enable Subtitle Retain: Select this

to have the titles retained whenever the NetVision software (and/or Video Server) is restarted.

Subtitle Setup

Field (Title Text): Select a camera and

subtitle number, and then enter the text for your camera title here;

[Font]: This allows selecting different styles of letters;

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[Border]: This allows selecting a border for

the title if desired; Camera: Select the camera number here

(1 - 16). Subtitle: Select the subtitle number for the

selected camera (1 - 3): Position: This allows setting where the title

will appear on the camera-image:

Horizontal: This allows setting the left-to-right starting position for the title.

Vertical: This allows setting the top-to-bottom position for the title.

Tip

: For an absolute position, select Custom for the vertical and/or horizontal, and then enter a specific value in the area(s) provided (in pixels, relative to your screen resolution).

Alarm Overlay can be set up to appear for individual cameras when motion is detected, or an external alarm occurs.

Related Topic:

15.4 Set Up Alarm Overlays (v2.3 SP2)

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(v2.3 SP2): Special camera subtitles

When finished, click [OK] as needed, and then [Close] the utility menu.

PTZ Cameras: These must also be set up through "DSR Configuration" (in the Windows Control Panel). (see "Related Topics").

IP Cameras and Network Video Servers (NVS): This support and related set up is covered separately. (see "Related Topics").

Related Topics:

16.3 Pan/Tilt/Zoom Activation and Set Up

16.4 Show Date and Time in Video Image

(Time Stamp)

25.2 Camera and PTZ Reference 30 Setting up an IP Camera (or Video Server

module)

16.2

Cameras to Appear in Sequential Viewing

You can select the cameras for sequential viewing, and set the duration that cameras will be displayed.

Locator: (Logged in at the Video Server as a "Supervisor"), Select: [Utility], then [Option Setting].

Select Sequence Setting , and then make your desired selections:

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Dwell Time: The duration that each camera will be displayed during sequential viewing.

Sequencing (Cam ID): Select the cameras to be included for sequential viewing.

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When finished, click [OK], and then

[Close] the utility menu.

Related Topics:

25.2 Camera and PTZ Reference

16.1 Set up Cameras and Titles

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Pan/Tilt/Zoom Activation and Set Up

Cameras with pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) control are fully supported. This feature must be enabled and properly set up.

TechTips: Beginning with V2.2, eight different PTZ protocols are supported through COM ports 1 - 8 (different protocol for each port). V2.3 remote stations can control PTZ cameras from V2.1, V2.2, and V2.3 NetVision Video Servers.

Locator: At the Video Server PC (will prompt for "Supervisor" login), Select: (Windows task bar) Start, Settings, Control Panel, DSR Configuration.

Desktop Link: There should also be a link to this on your desktop called "NetVision Configuration".

Logon as a "Supervisor" when prompted. Then, double-click PTZ Configuration. When the screen appears, make your desired selection(s):

Tip: After [Apply]-ing settings for all needed ports, click [Camera Table] to set the camera/port assignments.

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Enable PTZ: Select this ( 9 ) to allow pan/tilt/zoom control for cameras that support this feature.

Com Port: Select the serial (COM) port on the Video Server being used for PTZ camera control.

Model: Select your desired PTZ protocol here (must be different protocol for each port used).

Baud Rate, Data, Parity, Stop, and Flow Control: These are serial communications

parameters that MUST be set to match the requirements of the PTZ camera (refer to the camera documentation, and/or:

Look Here: 25.2.4 PTZ Model Reference).

[Show / Hide Details]: Opens the bottom

portion of the screen showing the settings that have been applied for each port.

[Camera Table]: This opens a screen that allows setting the COM port associated with each PTZ camera, and identifying cameras within the PTZ sequence. (When finished, click [OK].)

Steps

: • Click [Show Details]; • Select a port; • Set the model and communications parameters; • Click [Apply].

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Camera ID: This pertains to the camera's OSRD / receiver-driver ID setting in the hardware (where applicable), or it's PTZ sequence number for the specific port (xth camera).

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Com Port: For each PTZ camera, select the

associated COM port here; PTZ Cameras Connected in parallel Individual camera control is provided through an OSRD / receiver-driver ID setting for each camera, or through a supported 'cascade' protocol (such as Canon VC-C4).

IP Cameras / NVS (v2.3 SP2) connected via IP must use the same PTZ protocol. Select COM6 for these cameras, and ensure COM7 is left free (for internal communications). Daisy-chain PTZ wiring. Individual cameras are identified for PTZ control by the camera ID in the Camera Table.

Related Topics: 30 Setting up an IP Camera (or Video Server module)

Alarm (9), and PTZ Preset (#): This allows setting a camera to jump to a specific PTZ preset position (if defined) whenever its associated external input is tripped. In the ‘row’ for each specific camera, click the “Alarm” indicator (9) to enable this feature, and then enter the number of the desired PTZ preset.

Related Topics

18.3 External Sensors and Recording Duration

25.3 Wiring Reference

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: In this case, the COM port will be the same.

: ALL PTZ cameras

: 8.3.4 Other PTZ Features

When finished, click [OK], and then click

[X] to close the list (upper-right corner).

Attention: To recognize any DSR Configuration

changes made while the Video Server software is running, you may need to restart the software.

Note: Also ensure all cameras that are present (only) are enabled under [Utility] Ö [Camera Setting]. (Requires "Supervisor" login.)

Also See

8.3 Changing a Camera's View (Pan/Tilt/Zoom)

16.1 Set up Cameras and Titles

25.2 Camera and PTZ Reference

26.4 Testing PTZ Cameras at a Video Server

16.4

Show Date and Time in Video Image (Time Stamp)

You can select whether or not individual camera images will include a date and time display.

Locator: At the Video Server PC (will prompt for "Supervisor" login), Select: (Windows task bar) Start, Settings, Control Panel, DSR Configuration.

Desktop Link: There should also be a link to this on your desktop called "NetVision Configuration".

Logon as a "Supervisor" when prompted. Then, double-click Optional Features Setup in the list. When the screen appears, click

Time Stamp Setup , and then make your

desired selection(s).

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Time Stamp for Camera

9 ) For each camera image to include the

( date and time.

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When finished, click [OK], and then click [X] to close the list (upper-right corner).

Attention: To recognize any DSR Configuration changes made while the Video Server software is running, you may need to restart the software.

Also See: 7.9.6 Utility Button (Quad Playback)

16.1 Set up Cameras and Titles

28.7 Window Options and File Properties (Quad Playback--Micro DVR)

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Enable Audio for Specific Cameras

Audio recording and playback is supported through up to 5 audio inputs included on the Video Server PC. This requires microphone(s), plus PC speakers plugged into the green audio output on the back of the Video Server PC. Bare microphones connected to line-level audio inputs will each require a suitable microphone ‘pre-amp’.

Related: 25.1 Capture Board Reference

Camera(s) to be associated with audio must be identified as such (to follow).

Audio Recording: Audio is not recorded as a separate file. Instead, it is included in any local or remotely recorded AVI (or MPEG) files for the specific camera.

Legal Notice: The recording of live audio is subject to local bylaws. Be sure to find out if audio recording is restricted in your area before proceeding.

Locator: (Logged in at the Video Server as a "Supervisor"), Select: [Utility], then [Option Setting].

Select Audio Setting , and then make your desired selections:

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Camera 1-16: Select the audio source for each specific camera. This will be "None", "Sound Card", or #1, 2, 3, or 4 for a capture board that includes an audio input (or for inputs on the optional 4-input audio card).

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When finished, click [OK], and then

[Close] the utility menu.

Tip: For good audio recording and playback, you

may need to adjust the audio levels.

Related Topics:

16.6 Setting the Sound Level

16.7 Remote Audio Monitoring

25.1 Capture Board Reference

16.6

Setting the Sound Level

For good quality audio recording and playback, you may need to adjust the audio levels. This is done using the Windows recording volume control.

Locator: To access the Windows recording and playback volume controls, select: Windows [Start] menu, Settings, Control Panel, Multimedia (or [Start], Run, "sndvol32", [OK] ).

Note: If you cannot access the Windows "Start" menu,

press "Ctrl-Esc" (or your "Windows" key).

Use the Windows recording volume control to adjust the audio levels as desired.

This should be done with a range of loud and soft sounds in the area (to ensure soft sounds are being heard, and loud sounds are not distorting).

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When finished, close the recorder/multimedia screens as necessary.

Tip: You must also indicate which camera(s) are associated with audio (see "Related Topics").

Related Topics:

16.5 Enable Audio for Specific Cameras

16.7 Remote Audio Monitoring

25.1 Capture Board Reference

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Remote

Audio Monitoring

Current Video Server PCs include up to 5 audio inputs, allowing some camera(s) to have sound included with the camera image (and in associated video recordings). These sounds can also be monitored at the Video Server PC and at any authorized remote stations.

Multimedia Settings: Listening to audio through a microphone is subject to Windows multimedia settings for recording and playback (mute, volume, etc.). Remote Stations must be equipped with a sound card (or equivalent) and speakers. (A sound card is already built into Video Servers.)

Audio Recording: Audio is not recorded as a separate file. Instead, it is included in any local or remotely recorded AVI (or MPEG) files for the specific camera.

Legal Notice: The recording of live audio is subject to local bylaws. Be sure to find out if audio recording is restricted in your area before proceeding.

16.7.1

Network / Connection Set Up

The remote station must be able to communicate with the Video Server (via its IP address).

Related Topics: 21 Network and Connectivity Issues

16.7.2

Microphone and Speakers

Connect the microphone and speakers to the appropriate/correct jacks on the back of the Video Server. Bare microphones to connect to through a line-level audio input (video capture board or audio input board) will each require a suitable pre-amp.

Related: 25.1 Capture Board Reference

Push Button: The microphone can have a direct/permanent connection, or it can be controlled through a push-button or switch (e.g., for a one-way A/V intercom application).

16.7.3

Video Server Set Up

1) Enable audio for the specific camera(s).

Related Topics:

16.5 Enable Audio for Specific Cameras

2) Adjust the sound level at the Video Server if required.

Related Topics: 16.6 Setting the Sound Level

3) Set up permissions to determine who can access the audio server.

Related Topics:

11.2 Remote Users and Permissions (includes PTZ priority +HTTP Server Port)

4) Since all sounds handled by the Video Server's sound card will be heard at the remote stations, it is best to turn off the sounds associated with MS Windows (at the Video Server).

Details: Go to the Windows Control Panel, and run "Sounds and Multimedia". Then, click the [T] next to "Schemes", select "No Sounds", and click [OK].

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16.7.4

Remote Station: Initiate an Audio Monitoring Session

To begin monitoring audio from a Video Server, you need to activate the 'Audio Client', and log-on to the desired Video Server.

Tip: Multiple audio sessions can be set up if you will be monitoring more than one Video Server.

Note: This feature is NOT supported through the small remote module software.

Alarm_Alerts: If using the alarm-alert feature at the same time, a WAV file selected at the Video Server will play at the remote station when the alarm-alert is received (in addition to a WAV file selected at the remote station (if applicable). Related Topics

15.1 Enable/Disable Alarm Alerts or E-Mail

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A) Start the NetVision Remote

Station software, and log in (with a username and password that is registered at the server). Then, click the 'Audio Client' symbol (near the bottom-right).

If nothing seems to happen: Minimize the remote station desktop to ensure the audio monitor is not 'behind' it.

B) When the screen appears, enter (or

select) the IP address of the desired Video Server, and click [Logon].

Tip: Watch for the "Audio Source" box to change to white, and [Logon] to change to [Logoff].

C) Under Audio Source, select Sound

Card (or other audio source such as

#1,2,3,4 for a capture board with an audio input or inputs on an optional 4input audio card), and click [Start].

Tip: Watch for a short green bar to appear at the bottom.

Related: 25.1 Capture Board Reference

D) Adjust the sound level on your PC if

required.

Related Topics: 16.6 Setting the Sound Level

: If you are unable to detect any sounds:

Note

• Ensure there is sound in the area of the microphone;

• Check to ensure the sounds can be heard at the Video Server (microphone and speakers must be plugged in);

• Re-check the set-up details throughout this topic.

E) Use the [Stop] button if you wish to

stop monitoring the sound briefly. When you're ready to end the monitoring session, click [Logoff], and/or click the [X] (top right) to close the screen.

Note: If nothing seems to happen (or you get an error), ensure the Video Server is on-line, re-check your network/connection, and then try again.

Related Topics: 21 Network and Connectivity Issues

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Recording and Playback Settings

17.1

Video Setup (in DSR Configuration)

Some settings are provided to improve video quality in certain situations (jumpy camera images, or fast motion all full resolution).

Locator: At the Video Server PC (will prompt for "Supervisor" login), Select: (Windows task bar) Start, Settings, Control Panel, DSR Configuration.

Desktop Link: There should also be a link to this on your desktop called "NetVision Configuration".

Logon as a "Supervisor" when prompted. Then, double-click Video Setup in the list. When the screen appears, make your desired selection(s).

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Single Field

Single Field Full Resolution: Select this to

prevent distortion of fast moving objects in "Super Resolution" recordings.

Note: This will produce clearer images of fast moving objects, while also reducing the resolution from 640 x 480 to 640 x 240.

Video Sync Adjust

Number of Frames to Wait for

Synchronization: This is the number of

frames to be used for video synchronization (115 frames; Default: 2). This setting can help to correct 'jumpy' camera images.

Note: Since increasing this value will reduce the maximum possible frame rate in recordings, it is best to try to find the smallest increase that provides the desired image quality.

Video Quality - PCI Traffic Control

32-bit PCI Slot: Ensure this is selected. 64-bit PCI Slot: Future use.

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When finished, click [OK], and then click [X] to close the list (upper-right corner).

Attention: To recognize any DSR Configuration changes made while the Video Server software is running, you may need to restart the software.

17.3 Resolution and Recording Mode

25.2 Camera and PTZ Reference

28.1 The Video Playback Feature (Micro DVR)

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17.3

Resolution and Recording Mode

You can select the quality for recordings, and decide what the system will do when the hard drive starts to get full.

Locator: (Logged in at the Video Server as a "Supervisor"), Select: [Utility], then [Option Setting].

Select Recording , and then make your desired selections:

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Resolution: Super, High, or Low

Format Super High Low

NTSC 640x480 320x240 160x120 PAL 640x480 384x288 192x144

Tip: "High" is the recommended setting, since it provides good system performance and hard drive usage, with reasonable image quality. "Super" can be reduced to 640x240 to better handle especially fast moving objects (see "Related Topics").

Recording Mode: This determines what the system will do when the hard drive is getting full--if no other drives have been selected

Drive(s) for Recording

13.1 Remote Stations: Basic Set-up

17.2.1 Drive Usage 

With Linear recording mode, recording will be disabled when the free space equals the "Reserved Space" value (if no other drives have been selected for recording). With Circular recording, all files in the oldest date folder(s) will be deleted for all cameras until the free space equals the "File Retention Limit", thus allowing recording to continue.

TechTip: To block alarm-triggered recordings from being deleted, go to "DSR Configuration

ÖRecording Setup ÖFile", and ensure Allow Alarm Files Overwrite is NOT enabled.

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When finished, click [OK], and then

[Close] the utility menu.

Related Topics:

17.1 Video Setup (for fast motion and 'sync adjust')

17.2 Recording Setup (in DSR Configuration)

17.4

Frame Rate for Recording

You can set the recording "frame rate" for the various types of recordings for each individual camera. Slower frame rates provide smaller recording files, and much-improved viewing and downloading through a dial-up connection, but provide fewer 'snapshots' per second.

TechTip: Eight frames/sec. or higher is recommended for instant/manual recording and alarm (sensor/motion) triggered recording. To save drive space with scheduled recording, select four frames/sec. or lower. The effective/actual framerate may be reduced during multi-camera recording.

Locator: (Logged in at the Video Server as a "Supervisor"), Select: [Utility], then [Recorder Setting].

Select Frame Rate , and then make your desired selections:

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Instant: This is the frame rate for instant/manual recording for each specific camera.

Alarm: This is the frame rate for motion/sensor triggered recording for each specific camera.

Schedule: This is the frame rate for scheduled recording for each specific camera.

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When finished, click [OK], and then

[Close] the utility menu.

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Scheduled and/or Alarm-Triggered Recording

18.2.2

18.1

Introduction to Automated Recording

In addition to starting recordings manually, you can set the system to record during a recurring schedule, and/or record only when motion is detected during desired times (such as after hours). Motion/alarm detection can be via external sensors, and/or via video motion-sensing (configurable including trigger zones).

TechTip: If scheduled and monitoring times overlap, the system will switch to 'alarm' recording when motion is detected. Exceptions: Scheduled (and manual / instant) recording are not available while pre-alarm recording is in effect on a specific camera (i.e., during the scheduled alarm/monitoring times). Beginning with v2.2, you can change the recording priority if desired. Related Topics: "Priority" tab under: 17.2 Recording Setup (in DSR Configuration)

18.2

Schedules for Recording and/or Motion Detection

18.2.1

Introduction to Schedules

Schedules determine when camera recording will occur automatically, and/or when motion detection can trigger automatic recording. Different schedules can be set up for holidays, and different days of the week as desired.

Tip: Your present schedule is identified in the title- bar at the top. (This is set during a [Save As] operation.)

Schedule Priorities: Only one schedule can be in effect at a given time. With more than one schedule, the one to take precedence is selected in this order: 1) For a specific date; 2) For a specific Weekday; 3) Every weekday / weekend; 4) Every day. This allows setting schedules for everyday or every weekday, with higher priority schedules acting as 'exceptions' (such as for holidays).

Colour Scheme

The middle of the screen shows recording and alarm monitoring times for each camera using the following colour scheme:

• Green: Times for continuous recording

during the schedule;

• Red: Times to record only if an external

sensor is tripped, or if motion is detected in a camera's view;

• Brown: Times not selected in the schedule.

18.2.3

Working with Schedules

You can create new schedules from scratch, or use an existing schedule as a starting point for a new one.

There are two methods for setting up schedules for each camera:

• Visually (using your mouse), and/or;

• By typing desired time-ranges, and

assigning (Adding) them as recording and/or alarm monitoring periods for the desired cameras.

Locator: (Logged in at the Video Server as a "Supervisor"), Select: [Utility], then [Recorder Setting].

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Select Schedule Planner . Then, use one of the following approaches:

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Getting Started: Start by using the buttons across the top to select your desired action. "Open/Delete" allows you to select a desired schedule (by its assigned date or weekdays), and provides [Open] and [Delete] buttons at the bottom.

Attention: Before creating a New schedule (plan), be sure to Save your present schedule if you have made any changes you wish to keep.

Default Values: The default for a new schedule is 24-hr alarm monitoring, and no scheduled recording. If a schedule is presently in effect, this one will appear on-screen as a starting point.

Setting Recording/Monitoring Times

Visually: To select a desired time-range for

recording and/or alarm monitoring, select

[Recording] and/or [Alarm] near the upper-

right corner of the screen. Then, carefully click-and-drag within the row for a specific camera. (

detected).

Rem: Green = Record; Red = If motion

Then, repeat for additional timeblocks as desired. Tip: You can use [Erase] in the same way to clear specific time-ranges.

When finished: Save / Save As (see details to follow).

Setting Times using the Keyboard: Select a

camera near the top of the screen, and enter start and end times for an individual block of time. Then, use the [Add] button(s) to assign the time-block for recording (on the left), and/or alarm monitoring (on the right). Repeat for additional time-blocks as desired.

Tip: Enter times in 24-hr format (enter 2 digits for the hours, and the colon will appear automatically).

When finished: Save / Save As (see details to follow).

Copying Times from one Camera to

Another: Select the camera with the desired

times (near the top of the screen, or by clicking within its row), and click [Copy]. Then, select the 'target' camera, and click [Paste].

Saving your Schedule and Setting the

Applicable Date or Weekdays: Select [Save

As] near the top-right corner of the screen. In

the next screen, select your desired date or weekdays, and click [OK].

Tips: For a holiday schedule (special date), you can click the down-arrow to access a popup calendar.

To save the present (last opened) schedule without changing the effective day(s), select

ave (instead of Save As).

Schedules do not include a name (they are saved and retrieved based only on the date/weekday selection).

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When finished, click the [x] to close the Schedule-Planner (upper-right corner), and then [Close] the utility menu.

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18.3

External Sensors and Recording Duration

Each camera can have an external sensor associated with it, allowing recording to occur whenever the sensor is tripped (24/7, or only during specific times).

External inputs must also be enabled for ‘prealarm recording (>>), and can trigger:

• An email or alarm-alert;

• A camera to display automatically (and

optionally point to a specific 'preset' location);

• Special (alarm overlay) subtitles to display;

• The ‘TV-Out’ feature (Spot Monitoring).

(See "Related Topics"--to follow/below.)

Locator: (Logged in at the Video Server as a "Supervisor"), Select: [Utility], then [Recorder Setting].

Select Alarm , and then make your desired selections for each camera:

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(External Alarm Input)

Enable: Select this to enable recording when

the camera's associated sensor/input is triggered.

TechTip: This must also be selected if you are setting up 'pre-alarm recording' associated with video motion detection.

(in sec): How long each camera will record when its external sensor is tripped.

NOpen: Select this if the sensor is normally open, and closed when tripped (vs. the other way around).

(Pre-Alarm Recording)

This feature is covered separately, since it affects external sensor-activated recording, as well as videomotion triggered recording (browse / next topic).

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When finished, click [OK], and then

[Close] the utility menu.

Related Topics:

6.2 Responding to Alarm Alerts

8.4 Monitoring Cameras via TV (Spot Monitor)

15.1 Enable/Disable Alarm Alerts or E-Mail

15.3 Auto Alarm Display (v2.3 SP2)

15.4 Set Up Alarm Overlays (v2.3 SP2)

16.3 Pan/Tilt/Zoom Activation and Set Up (see [Camera Table].

25.3 Wiring Reference

18.3.1

Recording Mode for External Alarms

You can configure the relative duration for externally-triggered alarm recordings (i.e., whether the duration set previous/above is used as-is, or is taken as a minimum or maximum recording time versus the triggering event itself).

Locator: At the Video Server PC (will prompt for "Supervisor" login), Select: (Windows task bar) Start, Settings, Control Panel, DSR Configuration.

Desktop Link: There should also be a link to this on your desktop called "NetVision Configuration".

Logon as a "Supervisor" when prompted. Then, double-click Set Alarm Mode in the list. When the screen appears, make your desired selection(s).

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Pulse Mode: The recording duration will match that as set under “(in sec.)”, previous/above.

Level Mode with Minimum Recording Time:

The recording duration will be as set under “(in sec.)” or for as long as the triggering event remains in effect—whichever is longest (i.e., the set value is taken as a minimum).

Level Mode with Maximum Recording Time:

The recording duration will be as set under “(in sec.)” or for as long as the triggering event remains in effect—whichever is shortest (i.e., the set value is taken as a maximum).

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When finished, click [OK], and then click [X] to close the list (upper-right corner).

Attention: To recognize any DSR Configuration changes made while the Video Server software is running, you may need to restart the software.

18.4

Setting up Pre-Alarm Recording

The NetVision system can make continuous short recordings (1 - 300 sec.) during scheduled alarm-monitoring times, with only the two most recent being retained at any time (for each camera). When an alarm is triggered, this provides a recording of the scene just before the alarm occurred without using up a lot of hard drive space. This pertains to recording that is triggered by external sensors/inputs, or video motion detection.

TechTip: Scheduled (and manual / instant) recording are not available while pre-alarm recording is in effect on a specific camera (i.e., during the scheduled alarm/monitoring times).

(External Alarm Input)

To support pre-alarm recording, the external input must be enabled for the specific camera (even if you're using this only with video motion detection).

External Sensor Triggered Recording: This feature is covered separately.

topic)

(browse / previous

(Pre-Alarm Recording)

Enable: Select this if pre-alarm recording is to

apply to this camera. (in sec): The duration for pre-alarm

recordings (1 - 300 sec.).

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When finished, click [OK], and then

[Close] the utility menu.

Locator: (Logged in at the Video Server as

a "Supervisor"), Select: [Utility], then [Recorder Setting].

Select Alarm , and then make your desired selections for each camera:

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Setting up Video MotionDetection

The NetVision system can detect motion within video frames, and record automatically when motion is detected during scheduled times (default: 'always'). Video motion detection is fully customizable for each camera including the detection zone(s) within the camera view, sensitivity, and recording duration.

Video motion-detection can also trigger:

• An email or alarm-alert;

• A camera to display automatically (and

optionally point to a specific 'preset' location);

• Special (alarm overlay) subtitles to display;

• The ‘TV-Out’ feature (Spot Monitoring).

Related Topics: 6.2 Responding to Alarm Alerts

8.4 Monitoring Cameras via TV (Spot Monitor)

15.1 Enable/Disable Alarm Alerts or E-Mail

15.3 Auto Alarm Display (v2.3 SP2)

15.4 Set Up Alarm Overlays (v2.3 SP2)

16.3 Pan/Tilt/Zoom Activation and Set Up (see [Camera Table].

The Pre-Recording Feature: This provides an additional recording of just before the motion was detected.

Related Topics

Locator: (Logged in as a "Supervisor" at the Video Server PC), and right-click the specific camera/view.

Be sure to set the display mode (e.g., 1-camera), select the specific camera, and adjust its view if applicable (pan/tilt/zoom).

Related Topics

8.3 Changing a Camera's View (Pan/Tilt/Zoom);

16.3 Pan/Tilt/Zoom Activation and Set Up

Now, right-click the camera/view, and make your desired selections:

Tip: A 'grid' will appear over the camera view, and a panel of selections will appear on the right.

PVS Option: Select "Motion Detection Setup" from the pop-up menu. (The camera image must be oval / "original".) Related Topic: 31 Panoramic Video Surveillance--PVS (v2.3 SP2).

(In the Camera Window)

Setting Detection Zones: Click the desired

: 18.4 Setting up Pre-Alarm Recording

areas of the frame that are to be monitored for motion;

Note: "Detection Area Setup" must be selected on the right. This comes up by default, although you'll have to reselect it if you've been using the 'sensitivity' selections (to follow).

Tip: You can also select or clear all portions of the screen via selections in the form on the right.

(Motion Detection Settings form)

Camera: This reminds you which camera you

are working with (shows the name and ID number);

Enable or Disable Motion Detection: Select "Motion Detection Enable" to enable video motion-triggered recording for this camera.

Tip: You can temporarily disable motion detection for a camera by deselecting this value. (All other selections will be retained.)

Detection Area: These selections allow you to start selecting detection areas, select or clear all detection areas in the camera view, and select whether or not the outline of detection areas will be shown on-screen when this camera is viewed.

Sensitivity Setup: To set the detection sensitivity, arrange for some suitable movement to appear in the detection area, select "Sensitivity Setup", and watch the screen for motion-indications (shown throughout the camera view unless you select "Show within det. area"). Adjust the sensitivity value up or down to obtain your desired detection threshold.

Tip: To reduce false alarms, try reducing the sensitivity (and retest for motion detection).

Detection Interval (x100 ms): This sets how often the camera-view will be checked for motion (i.e., every xx tenths of a second).

Post Motion Rec (sec): This sets the duration for each motion-triggered recording (1 - 30 sec.), starting from the initial

detection

of motion.

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When finished, [Close] the detectionsettings form.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Copyrights and Trademarks

Disclaimer

Welcome to NetVision

System Overview

Intended Audience and Required Knowledge

Feature Overview

Your NetVision Desktop

Remote Surveillance Station Desktop

Video Server Desktop

Communications / Server Modules (Video Server)

Common / Daily Tasks

Starting your Software and Logging In

Remote Station: Start-up and Logging In

Video Server: Start-up and Logging In

Remote Station: Logging Out, Changing Operators, or Shutting Down

Video Server: Logging Out, Changing Operators, or Shutting Down

Alarm / Reporting Features and 'Chatting'

System I/O Primer

Alarm / Recording Status Indications at a Video Server (Camera Number Colours)

Chatting On-line with a Video Server

Playing or Downloading Video Recordings

Playback--Technical Details

Video Search (v2.3 SP2)

Searching for Motion

Viewing and Printing 'Snapshots'

Viewing Live Cameras

Viewing Cameras at a Video Server

Changing a Camera's View (Pan/Tilt/Zoom)

Monitoring Cameras via TV (Spot Monitor)

Recording Camera-Views

System Administration and Maintenance

Tasks Applicable to Remote Stations and the Video Server

PC Date and Time

Checking your Software Version

Filekeeping (v2.3 SP2)

Automatic Video File Management (Self Housekeeping)

Tasks Performed at the Video Server Only

Video Server Users and Passwords

Remote Users and Permissions (+ HTTP server port)

Backing Up or Restoring Configuration Settings

Viewing Changes Made through the "Utility" Menu

Viewing Remote User Sessions

System Configuration

Configuration Introduction

Remote Station Configuration

Station List (Identifying the Video Servers)

General Video Server Settings

Startup / Logoff Options

Miscellaneous Settings

Setting Video Playback Sessions to be Logged

Alarm / Reporting Settings

Camera, Audio, and PTZ Settings

Set up Cameras and Titles

16.3 Pan/Tilt/Zoom Activation and Set Up

Cameras to Appear in Sequential Viewing

Show Date and Time in Video Image (Time Stamp)

16.6 Setting the Sound Level

16.5 Enable Audio for Specific Cameras

Recording and Playback Settings

Video Setup (in DSR Configuration)

17.3 Resolution and Recording Mode

Frame Rate for Recording

Scheduled and/or Alarm-Triggered Recording

Introduction to Automated Recording

Schedules for Recording and/or Motion Detection

Setting up Pre-Alarm Recording