Dedicated Micros EcoSense Installation & Operation Manual

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EcoSense Installation & Operation Guide

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Contents

Introduction ........................................................................... 3

Features ...............................................................................4

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Important Safeguards ........................................................... 6

Installing the Unit .................................................................. 8

Installation ..........................................................................10

Accessing & Conguring the Unit ....................................... 17

Remote Control ..................................................................19

Navigating The Conguration Menus ................................. 24

System Settings.................................................................. 25

Display Settings .................................................................. 38

Camera Settings ................................................................. 44

Record Settings .................................................................. 48

Alarm Settings ......................................................................... 57

Network Settings ................................................................69

Oracle Dome Conguration ................................................ 79

Unit Operation ....................................................................91

Operating the Viewer .......................................................... 91

Appendix A........................................................................ 110

Appendix B ........................................................................111

Appendix C ....................................................................... 113

Appendix D ...................................................................... 114

Appendix E ....................................................................... 115

Whilst every attempt is made to ensure these manuals are accurate and current, Dedicated Micros reserve the right to alter or

modify the specication of the machine described herein without prejudice.

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Introduction

What is the…

EcoSense ?

The EcoSense from Dedicated Micros provides low cost multi channel recording with simultaneous playback and viewing; ideal for the cost conscious user who needs reliable, networked, high performance CCTV at an affordable price.

Available with 4, 8 or 16 camera inputs, all offering telemetry control, the EcoSense has built in Alarm functionality and onboard Activity detection software.

The state of the art touch sensitive front panel and the accompanying Infra-Red (IR) Remote Control make for simple, quick operation. Dedicated Micros trademark plug and play intuitive set-up, user-

friendly interface with colour coded ‘softkeys’ and conguration menus common to both local monitor

and web interface; help keep installation and operator training to a minimum.

The EcoSense offers a global record rate of up to 200pps (dependant on model) at CIF and can record up to 16 cameras (dependant on model) simultaneously in MPEG-4 or JPEG format. The

Prole Record feature enables an operator to set different recording rates and resolutions across

scheduled, normal and alarm modes for all cameras.

As standard, the unit includes internal storage with a CD/DVD-R Writer and USB ports for external video archiving.

Among the many other features included as standard on the EcoSense are; multiway display, multiple language support, telemetry control, audio recording, activity detection and remote monitoring using NetVu ObserVer (utilising DM’s unique TransCoding capabilities to provide uent live and replay images). The EcoSense is undoubtedly the ideal product when high-performance video recording and transmission is required at an affordable cost.

For further information, please visit the website:

www.dedicatedmicros.com

or contact Dedicated Micros customer services in your region.

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Features

• 4, 8 or 16 camera input options

• True global record rate of up to 200pps at CIF

• Simultaneous Live viewing and Recording

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• D1/4CIF/2CIF/CIF record rate at 3/3/6/12pps per camera

• JPEG or MPEG-4 recording and transmission

• Touch sensitive front control panel

• Easy to use on-screen, colour coded softkeys

• Field serviceable hard drives

• Telemetry support

• All DVR functions fully supported by Keyboard/IR Remote Control

• Scalable Record Settings

• Single, Picture in Picture and Multiway displays

• Live and playback viewing locally and over Ethernet

• Built in activity detection

• Built in DVD writer and USB ports for download of video archive to external

• Web pages provide easy remote conguration

• Alarm Inputs & Outputs

• Optional external keyboard available

ash memory

The unit has NetVu Connected technology built-in to ensure maximum compatibility with future developments in networked security. NetVu Connected technology enables the Unit to fully interact with other NetVu Connected compatible products from Dedicated Micros including the DV-IP Decoder, NetVu ObserVer and PDA Viewers. Providing interoperability between the worlds leading security companies, NetVu Connected uses industry standard networking protocols supported by a wide range of third party integration products and SDKs to ensure future on-going compatibility.

COMMON CONFIGURATION INTERFACE

A Common Conguration interface is displayed when the unit’s conguration screens are accessed locally at the unit or remotely via a web browser. This unied system ensures that the installer is familiar with the conguration screens irrespective of their location to the unit, minimising training and familiarisation time and increasing the speed of installation and alteration.

The Unit includes a unique colour-coded menu structure and onscreen Graphical User Interface

(GUI). Context sensitive, the menu structure always represents the area of the menu the user is in, allowing them to quickly select the options and settings they need without having to trawl through menu pages and options. The colour coded buttons displayed on the monitor match those on the touch screen front panel and IR Remote Control, whilst control can also be conducted through an attached USB Mouse or supported Keyboard (DM/KBC1 / DM/KBC2).

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Design of the manual

The manual has three parts:

1. Installation Shows details of how to install the unit and connect external devices.

2. Conguration Shows details of the unit’s menus.

3. Operation Shows quick reference details on how to control the unit.

The order and layout of these pages has been designed to help the setup process. It is recommended that the menus are edited sequentially (as they appear on the page), to enable accurate, easy and efcient setup.

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Important Safeguards

Read Instructions

All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated.

Power Sources

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This unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the manufacturer’s label.

Servicing

Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to

dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel.

Ventilation

Ensure unit is properly ventilated to protect from overheating. All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated.

To prevent re or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of this equipment that there are dangerous voltages within the enclosure which may be of sufcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Lightning Strike

The unit has some in-built protection for lightning strike, however it is recommended that isolation transformers be tted to the system in areas where lightning is a common occurrence.

Regulatory Notes and FCC and DOC Information

(USA and Canadian Models Only)

Warning: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense.

If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for

corrective action. The user may nd the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: “How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems”.

This booklet is available from the US Government Printing Ofce, Washington, DC20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.

This reminder is provided to call the CCTV system installer’s attention to Art. 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, species that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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CE Mark

If this product is marked with the CE symbol it indicates compliance with all applicable directives.

Directive 89/336/EEC.

A ‘Declaration of Conformity’ is held at Dedicated Micros Ltd.,

1200 Daresbury Park, Daresbury, Cheshire, WA4 4HS, UK.

Laser

The unit supports an integrated CD writer, the following are additional warnings associated with installing and operating the CD writer, please pay particular attention to this information.

• Caution - Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specied herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

• To prevent exposure to laser emanations (harmful to the eyes), do not attempt to

disassemble this unit.

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Installing the Unit

Before you start

Check the contents of the box

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The following items are included in the box:

Remove all items from the packaging and check the items listed below are present.

• EcoSense DVR (either 4, 8 or 16 input)

• IR Remote Control

• 12v DC Power Adaptor

• EcoSense Software CD

• Quick Start Guide

If any of these items are missing please contact Dedicated Micros Technical Support team.

Note: Before installing the unit, carefully read all Safety Instructions and the following information

on where the unit should be located.

Choosing a location for installation

• The unit is designed to be desk, shelf or rack mounted. Rack mounting brackets are available as an optional accessory.

• Ensure the unit is properly ventilated to protect from overheating.

• Ensure there is a 3cm gap on both sides of the unit.

• Ensure the IR receiver on the front of the unit faces the operator position, and is not

more than 10 feet (3 metres) from the operator.

• Ensure the unit is not located anywhere it could be subject to mechanical shocks.

• The unit should be located in an area with low humidity and a minimum of dust. Avoid places like damp basements or loft spaces.

• If the unit is to be installed in a closed assembly, the maximum operating temperature must not exceed 40°C (104°F).

• Ensure there is reliable earthing of the mains outlet when tted to supply connections (other than direct connection to the branch circuit).

• Any branch circuit supplying the unit must be rated at 15Amps.

• It is recommended that an uninteruptable power source be connected to the unit in case of power failure (to ensure continuous operation of the unit).

Electrical Connections

Please ensure the following are available and have been tested prior to the installation:

• Mains point

• Network point

• Network cable

• Active video signals i.e. at least one working camera feed

• PC with CD ROM drive and connection to the same network as the DVR

(Recommended).

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Quick Overview Of Default Record Settings

Units provide out of the box:

High performance recording on ALL cameras with minimal conguration.

Consistent recording duration and smooth motion video per camera regardless of the number of cameras connected.

Continuous 3pps MPEG4 recording on all cameras, on all channel variants (default out of the box).

Complete Flexibility

It is possible to set the unit’s record congurations based on specic priorities. feature allows different record rates and quality settings to be used for unset, set and override modes for all cameras. This can ensure event images are recorded at high quality, whilst normal ‘non event’ images are recorded at a reduced setting, minimising storage requirements.

With true global record rates of up to 200pps (PAL) and 240pps (NTSC), the unit offers recording of up to 3pps on each camera, out of the box, at a record duration of 7, 14 or 30 days (the default is 14 days).

It is the Installer/Owner’s responsibility to ensure that the record duration is set to the

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necessary requirements of the application.

The Prole Record

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Installation

Front Panel connections

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Data

CD/DVR Internal CD/DVR drive

USB USB2.0 connector IR Infra-Red receiver for use with Remote Control

Rear Panel connections

16 Input model

8 Input model

4 Input model

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Video

VID1 to VID4/VID8/VID16 75Ω BNC composite video inputs 1V pk-pk (with loop

through available)

MON A 75Ω BNC composite monitor output, 1V pk-pk

MON B Spot Monitor output S Video S Video Connection VGA VGA Monitor output

Audio

Audio IN 2x RCA (phono) socket, 8KHz/16KHz/22KHz sampling 75Ω input

impedance, 1V pk-pk

Audio OUT 2x RCA (phono) socket, line level <100Ω output impedance,1V

pk-pk amplication required

Data

SERIAL 1 RS-232 (3 wire) SERIAL 2 RS-485 (2 wire) USB 2x USB2.0 connectors NET RJ45 Ethernet network connector, 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet Network KBD RJ12 connector for use with KBC01 or KBC02 Keyboards

Note: The KBD connection is not available on the 4 channel unit.

Alarms and relays

ALARMS IN 25 way (female) D Type 24V 200mA

17 General Alarm Inputs Range of Alarm states are

i. 0 – 800R = Short circuit ii. 800R – 2K = closed contact iii. 2k – 12k = open contact iv. > 12K = open circuit.

Note: 5 alarm inputs supported on 4 channel unit.

RELAYS Via 25 way (female) D Type rated at 24V 200mA 2 onboard light duty relay output (500mA@12V-48V Max)

Note: 1 relay output supported on 4 channel unit.

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Power

POWER input for 12v DC external power unit (supplied).

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Installing the EcoSense Unit

This procedure shows the sixteen camera input version.

Step 1 Connecting Video

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The unit supports up to 4, 8 or 16 connected Video Inputs (dependant on model) via the 75Ω BNC connectors. Connect cameras to the video inputs, starting from input 1.

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Step 2 Monitor

The unit supports a main monitor via ‘Mon A’ and a spot monitor via BNC labelled ‘Mon B’. A monitor can also be connected via the S-Video or RGB Video outputs.

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Step 3 Connecting Audio

The unit supports two channels of bi-directional audio, accessible through NetVu ObserVer. Connect the audio equipment to the phono sockets AUDIO IN and AUDIO OUT. The audio channel defaults to recording camera 1.

The following modes of operation are supported:

• Challenge – intruders from an RVRC.

• Listen – to local audio from a site at the RVRC.

• Record - local audio from a site with the video.

• Replay - all audio through a local Audio output (not supported when

Audio out is used as a challenge/PA source)

Note: The Audio output can be congured as a challenge output or as a replay output.

Step 4 Connecting to the Network

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The unit supports a 10/100Mbps auto-detecting network port. Use a CAT5 cable to connect the unit to the network.

By default the unit is congured for DHCP i.e. the unit is automatically allocated an IP address from a network DHCP server.

DHCP works by assigning an IP address at initial connection to the network. It is possible however that this IP address can change without notication i.e. following power failure. It is therefore recommended that the unit be allocated a xed IP address. A xed IP address can be assigned via the Conguration Menu pages:Network Settings->Network->IP Address.

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When the unit is powered up, the network address can be found by viewing on a local monitor and navigating to Conguration Menu pages:System Settings->System->IP Address.

Refer to ‘Conguring The Unit’ for further guidance on locating the unit’s IP address and for details of the default DNS (Domain Name Server) address.

DNS (Dynamic Name Servers) is supported and therefore the unit can be assigned a name. This removes the need for the unit to have a xed IP address and makes it easier for a remote user

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to locate.

Step 5 Alarms / Relays

Alarms

The unit supports 17 normally open/closed alarm inputs via the back panel, or one Global keyswitch input with camera specic inputs congurable as entry/exit alarms.

Note: The 4 channel unit supports 5 normally open/closed alarm inputs.

Relay Connector Pin Alarm Input Connection

1 - 17 1-17 18-21 Earth Common

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Relays

The unit support up to two 24V 200mA relays

Relay Connector

Pins Connection

22 & 23 Relay 1 signal 24 & 25 Relay 2 signal

Note: The 4 channel unit supports one relay output.

Step 6 Connecting Serial Ports

Serial port 1 offers RS-232 connectivity, serial port 2 offers RS-485 connectivity.

Serial ports have two main uses:

1. Connecting twisted pair telemetry for PTZ cameras.

2. Debug operations.

RS232

RS485

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Step 7 Connecting a Keyboard

The unit supports Dedicated Micro keyboards DM/KBC1 and DM/KBC2. Connect either of these keyboards via the KBD connector socket on the rear panel.

Note: The optional Keyboard is not supported on the 4 channel unit.

Note: Refer to the Unit Operation section of this manual for further guidance regarding the

supported keyboards.

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Step 8 Connecting DM Oracle, 2060 & 2040 Domes

A DM Oracle, 2040 or 2060 Dome can be connected via RS485 twisted pair cabling.

The dome address should be set according to the camera number of unit (1-16).

Pin connections for RS485 connection to a Dennard dome on serial port 2 are:

Dome Cable Pin Connections

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Yellow 1 TX+ Green 9 TX-

Step 9 Connecting Power

Connect the 12v DC power adaptor (supplied) to the unit and then to the wall socket, or to a fused spur connection. To be compliant with wiring regulations in some countries, an Alarm/ Security device should be connected to a fused spur and not a wall outlet socket (check local regulations before installation).

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Accessing & Conguring the Unit

The unit can be congured either on the local monitor or over the network using a PC with Internet

Explorer or similar browser. Both have near identical menu interfaces.

Accessing the menus on a local monitor

1. The Conguration pages can be displayed on a local monitor (connected to BNC Connector ‘Mon A’ on the rear of the unit). When connected, point the IR Remote Control at the front of the unit and press the MENU button.

Note: If the IR Remote Control does not open the conguration menus, press the DVR button to

make sure it is in DVR mode, then press the MENU button again.

Accessing the menus on a PC web browser

Locating the Unit IP address

The IP address of the unit is required to access the webpages. It can be identied from the conguration menu pages using the local monitor, press the MENU button on the IR Remote Control and navigate to the System Settings->System menu to nd the DHCP assigned IP address.

The unit can be installed in a DHCP network environment where an IP address, subnet

Note:

mask and default gateway will automatically be allocated from the network DHCP Server (DHCP is enabled by default).

Note: If a DNS (Domain Name Server) address is not to be used, it is strongly advised that a xed

IP address be assigned (a DHCP assigned address can change without notication i.e.

following power failure).

A xed IP address can be assigned via the Network Settings->Network menu.

For information on locating the unit’s IP address via a PC and serial port connection, refer to Appendix D.

Default DNS Address

It is recommended that a DNS (Domain Name Server) address be congured. Assigning a

recognisable name can help a remote user to locate the unit.

If no System name is allocated to the unit, the default DNS address will be:

machine serial number.yourdomain.com

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• <machine serial number> is displayed in the System menu page and also on the underside of

the unit.

• <yourdomain> is the name assigned to your DNS network.

The default DNS address can be renamed via the Network Settings->Network menu. Following renaming, the DNS address will be:

yourname.yourdomain.com

• ’ yourname‘ is the name assigned via the Network menu.

• <yourdomain> is the name assigned to your

DNS network

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Note: To activate an assigned DNS address, it will be necessary to reboot the unit. The unit can

be rebooted via System Settings:>Maintain-> Reset.

IMPORTANT: To set the time and date on the unit, navigate to System Settings->Time and Date.

Accessing the Conguration Webpages

The unit can be congured using the webpages. To access these:

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1. Launch Internet Explorer (or similar web browser package).

2. Type the URL for the unit (IP or DNS address).

3. The Opening menu page will be displayed.

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Remote Control

The IR Remote Control offers all the control functionality required to navigate the menus.

Note: Not all buttons on the IR Remote Control are relevant for the Unit.

Key Button

Switches the Remote Control to ‘TV’

mode and sends codes understood by common TV sets.

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Switches the Remote Control to ‘DVR’

Toggle the speed of PTZ camera

This button will change the Zoom Keys

mode. Note the DVR mode is the default mode of operation.

movement (two speeds available).

Use the Zoom button to zoom in/out

with a selected camera. Also used to zoom (x2) into Live or Playback images.

operation to focus or iris functions

(when available).

Use this button to cycle through

available cameras.

This button should be pressed (followed

by a numeric entry) to carry out auxiliary actions on a PTZ camera.

Press the Menu button to enter the

Conguration menus.

Press the Exit button to exit the

Conguration menus.

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Use the Playback buttons to interrogate recorded images. Use the LIVE

menu screens and accept changes. Also use for PTZ telemetry control of cameras.

the corresponding function displayed on the menu screen.

positions when available.

button to switch from Playback or menus to a LIVE display.

Use the Directional and OK buttons to navigate through the

Use the Softkeys (Red, Green, Yellow, Blue Purple) to directly access

The Number pad should be used to select specic cameras and preset

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Using the IR Remote Control

Press the MENU button to access conguration menus via a connected local monitor. The menu will have a red indicator highlighting the rst option. Select a main menu heading to open a drop down list of further sub-options. Press the Down Directional button to highlight the next menu option, press OK to open the highlighted menu.

Press the Right Directional button to highlight the rst editable parameter on the screen.

Use the Left/Right/Up/Down Directional buttons to move between elds.

Select OK to start editing a eld (the option will be outlined in green).

Use the Up/Down Directional buttons to change the settings within an editable eld.

Use the OK button to accept a new setting. Use the coloured softkeys to select the accompanying colour option on screen i.e. red button to select the red option. To undo changes made to any menu, select the Refresh (Purple) option.

Note: See below for information on entering alpha-numeric data.

Using the Front Panel Interface

The Conguration and Viewer menus can be navigated and edited using the unit’s front panel interface (via a connected local monitor).

Navigate the menu tree via the Up/Down Directional buttons. When a menu is highlighted, open by pressing the OK button.

Use the Left/Right/Up/Down Directional buttons to move between elds.

Select OK to start editing a eld (the option will be outlined in green).

Use the Up/Down Directional buttons to change the settings within an editable eld.

Use the OK button to accept a new setting.

Use the colour bar (Red, Green, Yellow, Blue and Purple) to directly access the corresponding function displayed on the menu screen i.e. red panel to select the red option.

Note: See below for information on entering alpha-numeric data.

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Entering Alpha-Numeric Data via a Local Monitor

Numeric or text data is entered using the on-screen Virtual Keyboard (Arrow Key Editor).

To display the Virtual Keyboard, navigate to the relevant text input box using the Directional buttons and double press the OK button twice on the IR Remote Control or Front Panel Interface. The Virtual Keyboard is displayed.

Use the Directional buttons to move between characters, use the OK button to select a character. Select ‘Submit’ to enter details, press ‘Cancel’ to exit without entering any text.

Alpha-numeric data can also be entered in either upper or lower case format by ‘multi-tapping’ a relevant button. For example, with the cursor located in the text entry window of the Virtual Keyboard, repeatedly tap button ‘2’ to cycle through the following characters: 2,A,a,B,b,C,c,2 etc.

To select one of these characters, simply stop tapping the button when the chosen character is displayed. The cursor will then progress, ready for the next character entry.

Note: A USB Keyboard (not supplied) can be connected via one of the USB ports on the unit. The

USB Keyboard can then be used to enter alpha-numeric data via the local menus.

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Using a USB Mouse or the Webpages

Navigate the menus by clicking the tabs displayed on the left of the menu headings (on the menu tree). The rst option is highlighted with a red tab. Select a main menu heading to open a drop down list of further sub-options.

Highlight an editable eld by clicking on it directly.

If viewing pages locally, enter alpha numeric data via the Arrow Key Editor (see above). If viewing

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remotely, enter via the PC keyboard. If available, click on the drop down menus to select settings.

Note: A selected item in the drop down list will appear highlighted.

Navigating away from a page (clicking on a different option on the menu tree) will automatically save any changed settings. To undo changes made to any menu, select the Refresh (Purple) option.

Using a Supported Dedicated Micros Keyboards (DM/KBC1 & DM/KBC2)

The unit can also be controlled using an optional Dedicated Micros keyboard (except the 4 way unit). This is connected via the KBD connector on the rear of the unit and provides the same control functions as the I.R Remote Control.

Note: Refer to ‘Using the optional Keyboards (DM/KBC1 & DM/KBC2)’ for further guidance.

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Main Menu

When rst accessing the unit, the main menu will be displayed. This menu allows access to the Conguration menus, the Viewer menus and also several Download options.

Note: The Download options will only be available if viewing remotely via an IP connection.

Select the Conguration menu tab to access the unit’s Conguration menus. Refer to ‘Navigating the Conguration Menus’ for further guidance.

Select the Viewer menu tab to access the unit’s Viewer function. Refer to ‘Unit Operation’ for guidance on the numerous Viewer features.

Select the Download menu tab to access the various Download sub-options. Select from:

• Product Manual Select to open an electronic version of the

Installation & Operation Guide.

• ObserVer Manual Select to open an electronic version of the NetVu ObserVer User Guide. NetVu ObserVer is a free video management software package from Dedicated Micros. It allows users to seamlessly view distributed images from any ‘NetVu Connected’ product.

• NetVu ObserVer Select to download the NetVu ObserVer video management software.

• Java (JRE) Select to download the Java (JRE) software (from the unit). This software is required to successfully view Conguration and Viewer menus remotely.

IMPORTANT: By default, no Usernames and Passwords are required to access any of the

various menus. Usernames and Passwords can however be added to regulate

access to the Conguration and Viewer menus. Refer to the ‘Display Settings->

User Accounts’ menu for information on establishing Usernames and Passwords.

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Navigating The Conguration Menus

When accessing the conguration menus, the menu tree will be displayed.

The conguration pages are navigated using the menu

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tree (displayed on the left of each page). Selecting one of the menu options will display the relevant page. Associated sub-menus will then be available.

Relevant menus can also be accessed directly from other menu screens via the coloured softkey options shown at the base of each menu. The options available will depend on the menu being viewed. Select a softkey option by pressing either the corresponding button on the IR Remote Control (if viewing the menus locally), or by selecting the relevant option via the PC mouse (if viewing the webpages).

Any changes made via the webpages are

Note:

automatically saved when the page is closed. To ‘manually’ save changes, select the Save option.

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System Settings

The menus under the System Settings heading allow the unit’s core settings to be viewed, changed and the system software upgraded.

The System option displays details about the unit including the IP address, unit serial number, MAC address and software version.

The Unit Status page displays information about the unit’s operating condition, shows how long the unit has been operating and the reason for the last reset. It also shows camera status and displays any failed cameras.

The Alarm Status page shows which contacts are open, which zones are in alarm and which relays are operating.

The Language page allows the system language to be set. The language can also be changed for the current session only.

The Time and Date page allows the unit time and date settings to be adjusted, including setting the timezone.

The Serial Ports page allows each of the two serial ports to be individually congured for one of a

range of operations, including, debug, PPP and telemetry.

The Audio page shows the settings available for each of the audio channels and allows conguration

of audio quality.

The Features page allows control of the different features that are available within the software including Email reporting, webcam support and control of the display resolution.

The Maintain page allows the current conguration to be saved, and for previously saved settings to

be loaded. It also enables easy upgrade of the system software.

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System

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This menu shows the general information about the unit including the version of software installed, the unit’s serial number and the allocated DHCP IP address.

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Product Descriptor Details the product model. Serial Number Identies the serial number of the specic unit. PCB Serial Number Displays the PCB (Printed Circuit Board) serial number of

Product Code Displays a code identifying the unit’s specication.

Earliest Recording Displays the date/time of the earliest recording held on

System Name This eld can be edited to allocate a name to the unit. This is

Number of Cameras Shows the number of camera channels on the unit. Global PPS Details the Global PPS (Pictures Per Second) recording rate for

Video Storage Gbytes Highlights the available video storage capacity in Gigabytes. Video Standard Displays the video standard adopted by the unit i.e. PAL, NTSC. MAC Address This is the MAC address assigned to the unit.

IP Address

Sub Net

the unit.

displayed when the unit is accessed via NetVu ObserVer and is sent when transmitting information to a Remote Video Response Centres (RVRC).

all cameras.

This is the IP address allocated to the unit. This is the subnet of the network where the unit is located.

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Gateway This is the IP address of the default gateway (router) assigned by

the DHCP server. Software Revision This identies the version of software the unit is running. Codec Revision This identies the codec version the unit is running. Webpage Revision This identies the webpage version the unit is running. PC Apps Revision This identies the revision archive of the Viewer and associated

PC Apps software. Boot Software Rev. Displays the infrastructure componentry software revision.

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Unit Status

This menu details information regarding the status of the unit, notably the total time the unit has been operating and the time since its last reset. Status log information can also be exported via the ‘Export Logs’ option to either a CD/DVD or a USB device.

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Time since last reset Details the time since the unit was last reset. Total running time Details the total time the unit has been operational. Reset code The last reset code used is displayed. Restart reason The reason for the last restart is displayed i.e. Controlled

User Reset.

Export Log (Blue) Select this option to export log data to an inserted CD/DVD or a

connected USB device. Total Codecs Details the current number of installed codecs. Codecs Installed codecs currently operating as a codec will be highlighted

light green. Hover the cursor over individual buttons to display

either ‘On’ or ‘Off’. ‘On’ signies that the codec is active as

a codec. Framestores Installed codecs currently operating as a framestore will be

highlighted light green. Hover the cursor over individual buttons to

display either ‘On’ or ‘Off’. ‘On’ signies that the codec is active as

a framestore.

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Note: The ‘On’/‘Off’ text will only be displayed if viewing the Unit Status menu remotely over an IP

connection.

Cameras Connected Those camera channels with cameras connected will be

highlighted light green. Those not in use will appear dark green. Failed Cameras Those camera channels where the connection is deemed to have

failed will be highlighted light green. Those working correctly will

appear dark green.

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Alarm Status

This menu details information regarding the status of the unit’s alarm contacts, alarm zones and relay outputs.

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Alarm Contacts/Zones/Relay Outputs Alarm Contacts, Alarm Zones and Relay Outputs that are

in an ‘active’ state are shown light green. ‘In-active’ ones

appear dark green (not illuminated).

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Language

This menu allows the system language to be set. Changing the System Language will effect all menu pages. If required, the language can also be changed for the current session only.

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System Language Select to change the system language setting. Reset (Red) Select to reset the unit.

Note: The unit MUST be reset to implement system language changes.

Session Language Select to change the language settings for the current

session only. Choose Select to immediately activate session language changes.

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Time and Date

This menu allows the time and date to be set on the unit. Required timezone information can also be established and the unit time synchronised to that of the PC being used to view the webpages.

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System Time The current system time and date is displayed. Current Time Zone Displays the currently selected time zone settings. Time Zone Select the relevant timezone offset from the accompanying drop

Date Format

Time Format As default, the time displayed is in 12 hour format. This can be

Set Time Enter a current time for the unit. Set Date Enter a current date for the unit. SNTP Server A Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) server allows external

PC Time Displays the system time of the PC currently being used to view

Sync Time (Blue)

Note: The PC Time and Sync Time options will only be available if viewing the menu via

the webpages.

down menu.

As default, the date is entered dd/mm/yy. It can also be displayed

as mm/dd/yy or yy/mm/dd.

changed to 24 hour if required.

devices to connect and set their current date and time settings to

that of the SNTP. If required, enter the SNTP server IP

address here.

the webpages.

Use this button to synchronise the time of the unit to that of the

PC being used to view the webpages.

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Serial Ports

This menu allows conguration of the unit’s Serial ports. Refer to ‘Installing the Unit’ for installation

information.

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Serial Port There are two serial ports available. Port Cong The serial ports can be congured to specic uses.

None Switches port off Debug Sets port for serial communications

PPP Sets port for Point to Point Protocol Telem Sets port for Telemetry purposes Comm Sets port for Comms purposes

Interface Type Serial port 1 is congured for RS232 communications. Serial port

Baud/Parity/Data/Stop/Flow Control

When a telemetry protocol is selected, these settings will default to pre-determined values

Note:

and should not normally be altered.

Protocol This is a drop down list of serial telemetry protocols supported by

Note: Refer to ‘Appendix E’ for a full list of supported telemetry protocols.

Select from:

2 is congured for RS485 communications.

These options allow the Serial port communication settings to

be congured.

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Audio

The Audio menu allows settings for the bi-directional audio channels to be edited. Audio can be recorded from camera inputs via input 1. Challenge audio i.e. originating from an Operator at a Remote Video Receiving Centre (RVRC) can be recorded via input 2. This combined audio is then available on Audio Output 1. Refer to ‘Installing the Unit for audio hardware installation information.

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Audio Recording Select ‘Enable’ to activate Audio recording.

Record Audio Challenge Select this option to record an audio challenge originating from an

operator at an RVRC. Audio Sample Rate Audio can be recorded at 8Hz, 11Hz, 16Hz or 22Hz. Record Gain This option allows the Record Gain level to be set. This is the

base setting from which the AGC (Automatic Gain Control) will

operate. Select from 1 to 15. The default and recomended setting

is 15. Playback Sample Rate Audio can be played back at 8Hz, 11Hz, 16Hz or 22Hz. Playback Volume Select a volume setting between 1 to 64 for audio playback.

Record AGC Select this option to activate the AGC (Automatic Gain Control)

function. AGC helps produce a better quality recording by

removing background noise/distortion. Record uncompressed Select this option to record audio in an uncompressed format.

Note: Recording in uncompressed format will signicantly increase the disk space used.

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Features

This menu enables the activation of system features such as Email Reporting.

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Detected Video Standard The unit automatically detects the video standard being used i.e.

PAL/NTSC. Horizontal/Vertical Edit the resolution settings. This will be the fundamental resolution

for the unit.

Email Reporting Select this option to activate the Email Reporting function, refer to

‘Network Settings-E-mail’ for more information.

Note: When de-selected here, the ‘Email Reporting’ menu will no longer be displayed in

the menu tree.

Remote Reporting Select this option to activate the Remote Reporting function, refer

to ‘Network Settings-Remote Reporting’ for more information.

Note: When de-selected here, the ‘Remote Reporting’ menu will no longer be displayed in

the menu tree.

Deinterlace mask Select this option to improve display clarity and minimise the

comb effect that may be visible when recording high motion

scenes in 4CIF mode. Secondary Web Port If the default port setting for web serving has already been

allocated, it is possible to congure a second port number

i.e. the secondary web port can be set to 8000 if the default web

port (80) is blocked by the network or rewall.

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Telem UDP Port Selection Select ‘Automatic’ to enable the unit to select a suitable port for

Telemetry Port Enter the port settings for telemetry data here. The default setting

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User Logging Enable this option to activate User Logging. Refer to ‘Appendix C’

Comb Filter Enable this option to activate the Comb Filter function. Comb

Unicode Support Select to activate the Unicode function supported by the unit.

Auto Update Web Variables Congures the unit to update all system variables required for an

telemetry purposes.

Select ‘Default’ to use the default port settings (1025).

Select ‘User Dened’ to use settings entered in the ‘Telemetry

Port’ option.

is 1025.

for further information regarding the User Logging function.

Filter can help improve the ne details of a video signal image by

ltering the luminance and chrominance separation process.

Unicode is a specication which allows text in any language to be

displayed in a consistent and correct manner.

automatic upgrade without requiring conrmation. Do not check

this box if you run a customised applet.

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Maintain

This menu allows the unit to be reset and a software upgrade to be performed via an inserted CD/DVD or a connected USB device. Current unit settings can also be saved for future use and previously saved settings restored.

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Conguration

Default (Green) Select to return the unit to its factory default settings.

Note: Selecting the Default button will cause the system to reboot.

Save (Purple) Select to save current unit settings to the selected media.

Restore (Blue) Select to restore previously saved settings from the selected

media.

Note: Selecting the Restore button will cause the system to reboot.

To/From Select the relevant media device to save to or restore from i.e.

USB or CD/DVD.

Server

Reset (Red) Select to cycle the power to the unit.

IMPORTANT: To upgrade the unit, insert a media device containing relevant software upgrades

and select ‘Reset‘.

Note: For the latest software upgrades, please refer to the Dedicated Micros

website: www.dedicatedmicros.com

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Display Settings

The menus under the Display Settings heading allow the unit’s Viewer display settings to be altered and User Account details to be viewed and changed.

The Viewer Defaults page allows the Viewer menu settings to be congured.

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The Display page controls how the local monitors present information. They control whether text will be displayed on the Main or Spot monitors, the colour of that text, and how long cameras being displayed in sequence will be shown on screen.

The User Accounts page helps protect conguration procedures by limiting access to specic users

via accounts and passwords.

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Viewer Defaults

This menu allows conguration of settings for the Viewer function. Refer to ‘Operating The Viewer’

for more information regarding this feature

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Default settings can be congured for accessing the Viewer function via a local monitor and also remotely via a network connection.

Default Image Format Images from connected cameras can be displayed in either JPEG

Default Image Req Images displayed full screen in the Viewer menus can be shown

Default Quad Req Images displayed in Quad format in the Viewer menus can be

Video Output mode Select the display output that best suits the viewing monitor.

PAL Default

Note: It will be necessary to reboot the unit to implement any change to the Video Output Mode.

The unit can be rebooted via System Settings:>Maintain:>Reset.

or MPEG format.

in either High Medium or Low resolution.

displayed in either High Medium or Low resolution.

Select from:

PAL Reduced

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Applet Location The location of the unit’s Viewer menu applet is displayed. The

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default location will always be the applet installed on the unit.

If accessing multiple units via a remote connection, all can be

assigned the same Viewer applet. This will lessen the load time

required when accessing different DVRs/Servers.

For example, if a local unit and a remote DVR are to be accessed, it

is possible to set the Applet location for both DVRs as the local unit.

If viewing the unit remotely, Dedicated Micros provide a remote applet

located on the Dedicated Micros website (www.dedicatedmicros.

com/software_release/index_rmware.php). Due to possible bandwith

restrictions on the network the DVR is located, using this remote

applet may improve data transfer speeds.

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Display

This menu allows conguration of monitor settings used when viewing camera images and text data.

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Main monitor text It is possible to select text to be displayed on the main monitor.

The text displayed will include; time, date, mode of operation (Set,

Unset or Override), camera number and camera title. Text Colour The colour of the displayed text can be changed. Select from the

options available in the drop down list. Background Colour A black background appears by default around the text. It is

possible to change the colour of this background. Select from the

options available in the drop down list. Sequence Dwell (secs) The sequence dwell time can be set from 1 to 99 seconds. The

dwell time is the period a camera’s images are displayed before

switching to the next camera in the sequence. Spot monitor text It is possible to select text to be displayed on the spot monitor.

The text displayed will include; time, date, camera number and

camera title. Spot Sequence Dwell The spot sequence dwell time can be set from 1 to 99 seconds.

The dwell time is the period a camera’s images are displayed on

a connected spot monitor before switching to the next camera in

the sequence. Spot Sequence Setup All of the unit’s camera input channels are shown. To include any

of these camera channels in the spot monitor sequence, selected

the accompanying tickbox.

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User Accounts

The unit can protect conguration procedures by limiting access via usernames and passwords.

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Account Types The available account types for which users and passwords can

• Admin FTP

• Video FTP

. • Telnet

• Serial

Assigning username and password requirements

be assigned privileges are:

Assigning username and password requirements

for the Admin FTP function will limit access to the

unit via an FTP connection.

Assigning username and password requirements

for the Video FTP function will limit access to

the Video FTP archiving feature (used with DM’s

NetVu ObserVer).

Assigning username and password requirements

for Telnet connections will limit Telnet

access to the unit (Telnet can be used to upgrade

the unit).

for Serial connections will limit access via a

Serial link.

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• WebPage Conguration Assigning WebPage Conguration privileges will

• Menu Conguration Assigning Menu Conguration access

• Local Users Assigning Local Users access privileges

• Remote Users Assigning Remote Users access privileges

When granting access privileges to Local and Remote Users, it is possible to limit access to specic cameras. Using the Camera Selection segment of the Add New Account menu, enter those cameras for which access will be permitted. Select the cameras in accordance with the input channel they’re connected to on the rear of the unit. For example, if wanting to allow access to camera 1 to 3 inclusive, enter: 1-3. If wanting to grant access to cameras 1,3 and 6, enter 1,3,6. If no camera data is entered, access will be allowed to all connected cameras in both live and playback modes.

Note: There are no default usernames and passwords for any of the Account Types. If none are

assigned, access will be granted to all users and no request for a username and password will be made.

Account List When an Account Type is highlighted, details of users with access

Add Highlight an administration feature i.e. Serial and select ‘Add’.

Modify/Delete To modify or delete a user’s settings, highlight the user in the list

Note: If viewing the User Accounts page via a local monitor and navigating with the I.R Remote

Control. Press the right directional button from the menu tree to access the Account List.

limit access to the Conguration menus when

viewed remotely. When implemented,

the user will be prompted for a username and

password before access to the Conguration

menus (via the main menu) will be granted.

privileges will limit access to the

Conguration menus when viewed locally.

When implemented, the user will be prompted for

a username and password before access to the

Conguration menus (via the main menu) will

be granted.

will limit access to the Viewer pages for local

users. When implemented, the local user will be

prompted for a username and password before

access to the Viewer pages (via the main menu)

will be granted.

will limit access to the Viewer pages for remote

users. When implemented, the remote user will be

prompted for a username and password before

access to the Viewer pages (via the main menu)

will be granted.

will be displayed.

Enter the new User Name and Password. That user’s name will

now be displayed in the account list.

and press the relevant button to Modify or Delete.

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Camera Settings

The Camera Settings menus allow conguration of cameras connected to the unit. Refer to the

individual menus for further details.

The Camera page allows the quick conguration of all connected local camera channels.

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The Camera Setup page allows the colour and contrast settings for each individual camera to be adjusted (with a dynamic preview available).

The Camera Telemetry page enables telemetry capable cameras to be congured.

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Camera

This menu allows the conguration of active camera channels.

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Title Each of the camera titles can be edited for ease of use i.e. the

camera type, location or view description could be used.

Note: If a camera title is entered via the local monitor, an on-screen virtual keyboard will be

displayed to aid text entry.

Mode The settings will default to ‘Colour’. If Monochrome cameras

are used, select ‘Mono’. Selecting ‘Mono’ will remove colour

patterning. If a particular channel is not in use or the camera has

failed, select ‘Not Connected’. Term When selected, the unit will automatically terminate the camera

input with 75Ω.

Fail Rep Select this option to activate a Failure report in the event of

camera connection failure.

Buzzer In the event of camera failure, select this option to activate the

unit’s in-built buzzer to alert the operator.

Note: The arrow button displayed next to each textbox allows settings to be replicated for those

cameras listed below. This will only affect the adjacent option i.e. Mode arrow will replicate the Mode setting to all cameras below the clicked arrow.

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Camera Setup

This menu allows the colour and contrast settings for each individual camera to be adjusted.

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Channel Select a camera channel for review and adjustment.

Copy to all Select this option to apply current settings to all

connected cameras. Camera Colour Select a colour value from -8 to +8 via the slidebar or enter a

number directly into the accompanying textbox. Camera Contrast Select a contrast value from -8 to +8 via the slidebar or enter a

number directly into the accompanying textbox.

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Camera Telemetry

This menu allows conguration of telemetry capable cameras and the assignment of telemetry protocols.

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Cam Lists available camera channels.

Title Telemetry

Note: The arrow button displayed next to each textbox allows settings to be replicated for those

cameras listed below. This will only affect the adjacent option i.e. Telemetry arrow will replicate the Telemetry setting for all cameras below the clicked arrow

Titles assigned to each camera are displayed.

If a telemetry capable camera is connected, the appropriate

control protocol should be selected from the accompanying drop

down list. Refer to ‘Appendix E’ for details of supported telemetry

protocols.

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Record Settings

The Record Settings menus allow conguration of the unit’s record functions. Record settings can be congured for normal operation, on alarm, by schedule and for set holiday and weekend periods.

Selected video data can be saved and protected. Refer to the individual menus for further details.

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The Record page allows the basic Recording settings to be edited.

The Prole Record page

rate and quality can be customised to respond appropriately to the alarms and time of day.

The Schedule page is used to congure the Timer Function, this enables the unit to automatically be put into set/unset mode at specic times on specic days.

The Holiday and Weekend page enables Set mode to be activated for individual dates i.e. public holidays or weekends.

The Protect Video page allows previously recorded data to be protected and retained. If needed, all recording can be halted and saved video deleted.

allows the recording conguration to be based on specic priorities. The record

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Record

The unit has a range of pre-dened congurations available. As standard the unit can record at 5pps MPEG4 for up to 14 or 30 days (dependant on model). Alternatively the unit can be congured for

1pps JPEG recording on each camera).

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Days

Recording Displays the record duration possible using the current

Camera Settings Choose the rate of non alarm recording to be used from the range

Record Duration/Enhance Quality The recording duration can be limited to a set number of days

conguration.

of preset recording proles. Select from Normal Rate MPEG4

5pps or Normal Rate JPEG 1pps

(30,14 or 7); allowing the recording quality to be enhanced for a

shorter storage period.

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Prole Record

It is possible to set the unit recording conguration based on specic priorities.

feature allows different record rates, and quality settings to be used for unset, set and override modes for all cameras. This can ensure event images are recorded at high quality, whilst normal ‘non event’ images are recorded at reduced setting, decreasing storage requirements.

The Prole Record

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Days Recording Displays the record duration possible using the current

Max Collection Resolution Setting the Max Collection Resolution limits the unit to record

CIF global pps at a maximum 400pps. 2CIF global pps at a maximum 200pps. 4CIF global pps at a maximum 100pps. Lowering the resolution settings will signicantly lessen the

Global Comp

Channel Enables selection of a specic camera for editing. Copy To All Select to copy the current prole record settings to all

Copy To Next Select to copy the current prole record settings to the next

conguration.

within the following maximum resolutions across all cameras:

storage capacity requirements.

Select image compression format (MPEG or JPEG) for all

camera inputs.

camera channels.

camera channel.

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Unset/Set/Override Normal Shows the recording prole used by the camera if no Schedules

Unset/Set/Override Event Shows the recording quality that will be used by the camera

Note: Unset, Set and Override modes can be renamed via Record Settings->Schedule.

PPS The accompanying dropdown list allows the number of frames

The pictures per second (pps) option allows either 6, 5, 2, 1, 0.5,

Pictures can also be recorded at ‘Real Time’ speed, ‘3/4 Real

To disable record, choose the ‘No Record’ option. ‘User Dened’ is for future use. Quality The accompanying dropdown list allows the quality of recorded

‘User Dened’ is for future use.

The higher the Quality setting, the greater the storage space used.

Note:

are applied and the camera is operating under Normal (non

Event) conditions. Refer to Record Settings->Schedule for further

details.

during an Alarm or Event. Note that Set and Override settings

will be used only when Schedules are applied. Refer to Record

Settings->Schedule for further details.

captured per second to be set.

0.25 or 0.1 pps to be recorded.

Time’ or ‘1/2 Real Time’.

images to be set. Select from Maximum, High, Medium, Low or

Very Low.

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Schedule

This menu allows the Schedule function to be congured. This enables the unit to automatically be put into set/unset mode at specic times on specic days. This can help reduce unnecessary

alarm triggers.

When the unit is in Set or Unset mode, combine with different recording qualities and rates under

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normal and alarm conditions for a high degree of control in a range of situations.

Note: If Keyswitch is Enabled, the Day Time and Night Time options will not be displayed. The

additional Keyswitch options will instead be displayed.

Mode/Title Enables a name to be entered for Unset, Set and Override mode. Current Mode Shows the current timer mode according to the names entered in

Day Time Enter the time (using the 24hr clock) when Unset mode will begin. Night TIme Enter the time (using the 24hr clock) when Set mode will begin. Keyswitch A Keyswitch can be used to switch the recording prole (Unset/

When the Keyswitch option is set to ‘Enabled’. It is necessary to save (or exit and return to)

Note:

the menu. The additional Keyswitch options will then be displayed.

Enable-N/O Select if the Keyswitch is to be normally open (UNSET). Then

the Mode/Title text boxes.

Set).

choose a contact to be used in a specic zone as the Keyswitch.

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Enable-N/C Select if the Keyswitch is to be normally closed (SET). Then

choose a contact to be used in a specic zone as the Keyswitch. Enable EOL Select to congure the Keyswitch for EOL. The End Of Line

(EOL) option enables the Keyswitch to detect any changes in the

electronic input resistance. A change outside the expected values

will result in a Tamper Alarm (short circuit or open circuit) being

detected and the system switching to alarm mode.

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Holiday & Weekend

This menu allows the unit to be automatically switched to Override mode for individual days i.e.

public holidays or during a weekend (or any dened period).

IMPORTANT: Holiday and Weekend settings cannot be entered when a Keyswitch has been

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enabled in the Record Settings->Schedule menu.

Holidays Enter a date and press the Add button. The date will be added to

the Holiday list. To delete, highlight and select Delete. Weekends Select ‘Enable’ to activate the Weekend function. Set mode will

now be active for the dates outlined below. Start Select a Start day and time for Weekend mode. End Select an End day and time for Weekend mode.

Note: Weekend mode will remain activate each week until deselected.

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Protect Video

This menu allows the unit to automatically protect and retain recorded data. Previously saved data

can also be unprotected. Enter a start and end time and select ‘Reload List’ . All saved video les from the chosen time period will be shown in the upper textbox. These recorded ‘PAR’ les can then

be selected and protected via their accompanying checkboxes and the Protect option. Selected

video les can also be unprotected via the Unprotect option.

The lower textbox provides a status report detailing which video les have been

protected/unprotected.

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Start Date Enter a start date to protect video. Start Time Enter a start time to protect video. End Date Enter an end date to protect video. End Time Enter an end time to protect video. Protect Length (days) Enter the number of days that selected les will be protected for.

Protect Select this option to protect recorded video for the selected

time period(s).

Unprotect Select this option to unprotect recorded video selected from

the list. Reload List This will refresh the video list according to the selections made in

the Start Time/Date and End Time/Date dialog boxes. Select None This de-selects all the available video les. Select All This selects all the available video les.

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List From Date/Time This dialog box allows a search to be made within the protected

List To Date/Time This dialog box allows a search within the protected video list to

video list starting from a specic Time and Date.

conclude at a specic Time and Date.

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Alarm Settings

The Alarm Settings menus allow conguration of the unit’s alarm functionality. Individual alarm inputs and alarm zones can be congured. Global relays can be activated and the Activity grid set up.

Refer to the individual menus for further details.

The Alarm Input page allows conguration of alarm channels. Up to 17 alarm channels are available.

The Zone Input page enables the conguration of alarm zones. Up to 32 separate alarm zones can

be created.

The Zone Actions page enables actions such as Go to Preset to be allocated to alarm zones. Zones

can also be associated with a specic camera. On receipt of an alarm, images from the associated

(primary) camera will automatically be displayed in the Viewer menu.

The Activity Setup page allowed activation and conguration of the Activity feature on all video

inputs. The Activity feature enables cameras to automatically detect any movement/changes within

the video scene. This can trigger a number of operations such as FTP alarm notication or an

increase in the recording rate.

The Activity Response page enables conguration of responses following an Activity Detection trigger.

The Global Relays page allows the four onboard relay connections and global relay settings to be

congured.

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Alarm Input

This menu allows conguration of the alarm settings, refer to ‘Installing the Unit’ for hardware

installation guidance.

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Number This identies which input is being congured. The unit supports

17 on-board alarms.

Note: The 4-input unit supports 5 on-board alarms.

Enabled Each input must be enabled to function. If the input is not enabled

and an alarm is received, the unit will not acknowledge the alarm. N_O (Normally Open Contact) N_O indicates the non-alarm state of the input. Tick the N_O

checkbox to set the corresponding input to Normally Open. The

alarm will then trigger when the input is closed (shorted). If left as

Normally Closed (the default setting), the alarm will trigger when

the input is opened.

Note: If EOL alarms are to be used, this option should not be selected i.e. leave set as

Normally Closed.

Pulse Ext (s) A pulse extension is used to prevent double triggers on a single

alarm. The pulse extension time starts on an alarm trigger. If that

contact is triggered again after the rst alarm has nished but

within the pulse extension, the second trigger will not restart the

alarm, but will extend the current alarm duration. Enter the time in

seconds for this extension.

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Nuisance This is a repetitive detector value. When an alarm is received on

the unit, it will store the alarm time and monitor the number of

times the same detector is triggered within an hour period. If the

detector is triggered the number of times entered here, the unit

will de-activate this detector from triggering an alarm for an hour.

The unit will continue to monitor the detector and check how many

times it is triggered during this period. If it is again triggered more

than the amount set in the nuisance counter, it will remain de-

activated for another hour. This will continue until the trigger value

falls below the nuisance count setting. To disable this feature,

leave the setting as ‘0’. Stuck Time (min) If any of the alarms/detectors are active for a period longer than

specied here, they will automatically be omitted. This time period

is set in minutes.

Note: The arrow button displayed next to each textbox allows settings to be replicated for those

cameras listed below. This will only affect the adjacent option i.e. Enabled arrow will replicate the Enabled setting to cameras below the clicked arrow.

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Zone Input

This menu allows the conguration of established alarm zones. A single or multiple trigger can be

used to generate an alarm. It is possible to allocate up to 32 alarm zones to carry out a combination of actions. Use these options in conjunction with the Zone Actions menu.

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Entry timer This is the number of seconds allowed for the user to enter the

zone and disable the alarms. If the alarm is not disabled within

this period the alarm will be triggered. Exit timer This is the number of seconds from the alarm being set within

which the user must exit the set zone. If the user is still within the

zone after this time period the alarm will be triggered. Zone An alarm zone can be established to logically groups alarms

and initiate actions when an alarm is activated, there are 32

congurable zones. Title This information is stored along with the relevant images in the

database, ensure this has relevance to the alarm zone.

Pre-Alarm sec This is the time period prior to the start of the alarm included

with the alarm recording for archive. These images will also be

protected from being overwritten.

Note: It is recommended that the Pre-Alarm option be set to the same value as the Pre-Trigger

setting in the “Prole Record“ menu. This will ensure successful playback of high quality

Pre-Trigger images. High quality pre-trigger images will only playback properly if review (playback) starts prior to the pre-trigger initiation.

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Alarm Duration sec This is the minimum time period in seconds (from the start of

the alarm) that is protected from being overwritten. This time will

include the alarm trigger, the pulse extension and any post alarm

recording. It will not include pre-alarm images. Zone Input Rule This determines which input(s) will trigger the zone alarm: Input This sets an input or system function as the primary alarm trigger.

Select from Alarms 1-32, Activity 1-16, Preset 1-16, Disk Low,

Disk Full, Panic, Archiving Slow, Archiving Fault, Virtual 1-16, and

Keyword Channel 1-32 (which will trigger the Alarm if any or the

32 programmed keywords are detected on the selected channel). Alarm 24Hr This option can be enabled for alarms that do not require change

at any time and are to remain as programmed i.e. Panic Alarm.

When this is selected, the Set, Unset and Override options are

disabled. Entry Route Zone This creates deferred alarms along a specied route while the

entry time is active. This is in compliance with BS8418 (the British

Standard for remote video reporting centres). Diverting from the

entry route during the countdown will result in the alarm being

triggered immediately. This allows staff entry without triggering an

alarm prior to switching the system to Set mode. Exit route Zone This creates deferred alarms along a specied route while the

exit time is active. This is in compliance with BS8418 (the British

Standard for remote video reporting centres). Diverting from the

exit route during the countdown will result in the alarm being

triggered immediately. This allows staff to exit without triggering

an alarm. Exit Terminator This will trigger the exit timer if the system is set. A countdown

timer will automatically start when the alarm is activated and

ensure the alarm system is not activated by other specied alarm

triggers for the Set time i.e. allowing a Guard to exit a building. Entry Initiator This will trigger the entry timer if the system is set. A countdown

timer will automatically start when the ‘primary’ alarm trigger

i.e. front door, is actioned. This ensures the alarm system is not

activated by other specied alarm triggers for the set time Enable in Unset Each alarm can be congured to be active when the unit is in

a specic operation mode. Enable this for the zone alarm to be

active in Unset operation mode. Enable in Set Each alarm can be congured to be active when the unit is in

a specic operation mode. Enable this for the zone alarm to be

active in Set operation mode. Enable in Override Each alarm can be congured to be active when the unit is in

a specic operation mode. Enable this for the zone alarm to be

active in Override operation mode.

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Zone Actions

This menu allows actions to be allocated to individual alarm zones; Primary and Secondary cameras can be allocated to the zone and actions undertaken following alarm activation. This page should be

congured in conjunction with the Zone Inputs menu.

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Zone Select a zone (alarm) to congure. Primary Camera This allows a camera to be assigned as the primary camera

associated with the Alarm Zone. The primary camera will be

displayed when an alarm in this zone is triggered.

Alarm Colour This displays the local alarm text in the selected colour and can

be useful in prioritising alarms. Options available are Red, Green,

Blue, Yellow, Cyan and Magenta.

Secondary Cameras This setting gives the facility to assign additional cameras to the

zone. These cameras will become part of the alarm sequence

shown in the Viewer menus when the alarm zone is triggered. Create Database Entry An alarm activation will be added to the database. The zone title

will be used as part of the entry information. Alarm Relay Select to trigger an alarm relay following zone activation. Select

the specic relay via the ‘Relay’ option. Prole Change Select to enable the unit to switch from Normal to Event recording

following alarm zone activation. Play Audio It is possible to play associated audio upon zone alarm activation. Alarm Reporting This must be enabled to allow the unit to send an alarm

notication to an external destination i.e an RVRC reporting via

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Add Still Image This will record a still image of the trigger along with the standard

Email Image If this option is selected, a JPEG will be added to the reporting

Protect alarm Images

Switch Spot Monitor Select to display the alarm zone Primary camera on the Spot

Goto Preset It is possible to action a camera to automatically be sent to a

Email Reporting The unit can send an email when an alarm is detected, refer to

VMD/Activity Inhibit Select to inhibit (ignore) the Activity detection feature. Refer to

Enable Buzzer Select to activate the unit’s internal buzzer upon alarm receipt. Preset Camera The preset camera is the camera which will be sent to a

Preset Enter the preset position number for the selected camera here,

Relay Select an onboard or external relay to automatically close on

Relay Duration Enter (in seconds) how long the relay is to remain closed. Alarm Image Snapshot Delay This gure allows a delay to be introduced before an alarm

recording. This can then be sent on to an external destination.

email (if Email Reporting is selected).

Alarm images can automatically be protected from

being overwritten

Monitor.

preset position when an alarm is triggered.

‘Network-E-mail’ for more information.

‘Activity Setup’ for more information.

designated preset position upon alarm activation.

refer to ‘Unit Operation-PTZ Program’ for more information on

establishing camera preset positions.

receipt of an alarm.

snapshot is taken. This is used when the alarm relates to a PTZ

camera which has to travel to a preset position.

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Activity Setup

The unit supports Activity Detection on all video inputs. It enables cameras to automatically detect any movement/changes within the video scene; this can trigger a number of operations such as FTP alarm notication and an increase in recording rate. A still image of the selected camera will be shown in the Grid Editor screen. To establish an Activity zone, edit the cells displayed across the image.

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This option should be used in conjunction with the Zone Inputs and Zone Actions menus.

Global Activity Mode Three options are available for Activity activation (specically in

relation to a PTZ camera).

Selecting ‘Active while at Preset 1’ will result in Activity mode

functioning only when the camera is at preset position 1. Select

‘Active while camera not in motion’ for Activity mode to function

only when the camera is still. Select ‘Always Active’ for Activity

mode to be in constant operation. Activity Channel This is a drop down list of the video inputs on the unit, selecting

an input will display images from the corresponding video source. Grid Editor Use the Grid Editor by placing cells in areas of the camera view

where movement will trigger an alarm. To enter cells navigate

across the image via the Directional buttons of the I.R Remote

Control). If viewing on a local monitor place a cell by pressing

the OK button. If viewing via the webpages, use the mouse to

navigate across the image, use the left mouse button to place

a cell. Reload Img (Red) This option will update the still image displayed in the Grid Editor.

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Set All (Green) This option will insert a default square of 16 x 16 cells across the

displayed video image. Clear All (Yellow) This option will clear all entered cells. Edit Mode Leave as ‘Normal’. Different Edit Mode functions will be added

following future development. Edit Action Select ‘Invert’ to change the current grid state i.e. Clear to Set.

Select ‘Clear’ to remove grids or select ‘Set’ to add grids. Activity Sensitivity This option allows the sensitivity setting to be established for the

activity grid being congured. There are ve settings to choose

from: Indoor High, Indoor Low, Outdoor High, Outdoor Low,

Very Low.

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Activity Response Setup

This menu enables response conguration following activity trigger on a selected camera channel.

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Channel Select the camera input for conguration from the drop down list. Detection Type To congure the selected camera channel for Activity, select

Activity To Trigger Following Activity activation, select ‘Simple Response’ to trigger

Copy To All Select to copy the current Activity Response settings to all camera

Create Database Entry When selected, an alarm entry will be added to the

Prole Change Select to enable the unit to switch from Normal to Event recording

Alarm Reporting This must be enabled for the unit to automatically connect

Alarm 24Hr This will ensure that Activity Detection is permanently enabled on

Add Still Image This will record a still image of the trigger along with the standard

‘Activity’. To assign no detection settings, select ‘None’.

specic chosen responses. Refer to ‘Activity Response Setup’ for

more information. Select ‘Zone’ to apply the Zone Input rules as

congured in the Zone Input menu. Refer to ‘Zone Input’ for

more information.

channels.

Event database.

following alarm activation.

on alarm.

this camera channel.

recording. This can then be sent on to an external destination.

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Protect Alarm Images Select to automatically protect alarm images from

being overwritten. Switch Spot Monitor Enable this option to display alarm activated cameras on the

connected Spot Monitor. Enable in Day This will enable Activity Detection when the unit is in Day (Unset)

operation mode. Enable in Night This will enable Activity Detection when the unit is in Night (Set)

operation mode. Enable in Weekend This will enable Activity Detection when the unit is in Weekend

(Override) operation mode.

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Global Actions

This menu details how to congure the default relay actions supported on the unit. The unit supports two onboard relay connect trigge

red under specic conditions i.e. on receipt of any alarm or any notication of Activity

ions and global relay settings. These global relays can be

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Detection

Image Protection Period Select a time period (in days) that images associated with an

alarm will be protected from deletion. Alarm Display Mode When a relay has been triggered, the primary camera associated

with that relay can immediately be displayed on the local monitor.

Select ‘Jump To Primary Camera’ from the drop down list to

activate this function. Revert Display Mode after Alarm Enable this setting to make the unit return to the view displayed

before the alarm activation. Alarm Display Alert Enable this setting to display an alarm text alert in the colour

specied in ‘Alarm Colour’ in the Zone Actions Menu. Alarm (Relay 1) Select this option to establish any alarm trigger as a Global Relay.

Therefore the relay will close when an alarm is received on any of

the alarm inputs. Activity (Relay 2) Select this option to establish any Activity Detection trigger as

a Global Relay. Therefore the relay will close when Activity is

identied on any of the camera inputs.

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Network Settings

The Network Settings menus allow conguration of the unit’s network functionality. Key network settings can be established such as ‘xing’ the unit’s IP address and maximum transmission rate. E-mail, remote reporting on alarm and FTP download can also be congured. Refer to the individual

menus for further details.

The Network Settings page allows conguration of the unit’s network connections such as the name

assigned to the unit and its IP address.

The Live Transmission page enables JPEG and MPEG proles to be created for transmitting images

via a High, Medium or Low quality network connections to any viewing software or to another unit using this one as an IP source..

The Email page allows conguration of the Email feature. The unit can automatically transmit an e-

mail to an SMTP Server following an event i.e. on receipt of an alarm or a camera failure notice.

The FTP Download page allows data to be archived to a central FTP server. This could be on receipt of an alarm, Activity activation or at a scheduled time to back-up recorded video.

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Network

This menu allows additional network settings to be congured if required.

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Server Name This eld can be edited to allocate a name to the unit. This would

IP Address

Sub Net Gateway

Primary DNS

Max Transmission Rate Shows the maximum transmission speed for the network type. Force 10BaseT operation The unit supports 10 or 100BaseT half duplex transmission.

Tx Image Buffers This is used in order to improve the picture delivery over Ethernet

Ethernet MTU This is the maximum transmit unit for the Ethernet packet. The

Mx Transmission Timeout ms This is the time (in milliseconds) the unit will wait to re-send a

be used if accessing the unit via a Domain Name Server (DNS).

This is the IP address allocated to the unit.

This is the subnet of the network were the unit is located.

This is the IP address of the default gateway (router).

This is the primary DNS server IP address for applications utilising

domain names.

Selecting this option will force the unit to operate at a 10BaseT

connection.

when using a slow connection i.e. 256Kbps. A buffer setting of 1,2

or 3 is available.

MTU is the largest physical packet size measured in bytes that the

network can transmit. By default this gure is set to 1500bytes.

packet if an acknowledgement is not received.

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PPP Idle Line Timeout s This is the time (in seconds) the unit will wait before disconnecting

the PPP (Point to Point Protocol) link if data has not been

transmitted or received. PPP Link Down Timer mins If for any reason the PPP connection is lost, this is the time (in

minutes) before the unit will be forced to drop the PPP connection.

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Live Transmissions

The unit transmits live images using JPEG or MPEG formats.

The NetVu Connected remote viewing software will use the settings congured on this page as the

defaults for JPEG & MPEG; High, Medium and Low settings.

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High LAN/Medium WAN/Low VLBR This shows the transmission settings congured for a High quality

Comp Settings can be established for JPEG and MPEG compression

Res

Size_rate For JPEG, the gure entered will be the size of the JPEG

ms This shows the number of pictures transmitted per millisecond.

LAN (Local Area Network) connection, Medium quality WAN

(Wide Area Network) connection or a Low quality VLBR (Very Low

Bit Rate connection).

For MPEG and JPEG transmission, select image resolution

settings (4CIF, 2CIF, CIF or QCIF).

transmitted (in Kbytes). For MPEG4 the gure will be the bit rate

allocated. A higher rate will provide better quality picture display.

JPEG le sizes can be congured in the range of 5-45Kbytes and

MPEG bit rates in the range of 45-2500Kbits/second.

For JPEG, the actual images transmitted will depend on the

bandwith of the link, increasing the pictures sent per millisecond

may introduce time lag if bandwith is not sufcient. On MPEG

transmission, increasing the pictures sent will also reduce the

quality of the images (as more images are transmitted for the

dened bit rate).

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MPEG Comp Type Select whether transmitted MPEG4 images are sent as RAW

data or in GOV (Group of Video) format. RAW mode transmits a

single I frame and then a sequence of P frames (until a change in

transmission is detected). GOV mode sends I and P frames in a

standard format i.e. I to P frame

ratio as set by the record parameters.

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E Mail

The unit can automatically transmit an e-mail to an SMTP Server under numerous conditions i.e. on start up, on receipt of an alarm, camera failure etc. This allows the unit to be installed in unmanned

applications where a Remote Video Response Centre (or Manager etc.) would be notied by e-mail

if any of these conditions occur.

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Connection Prole It is possible for the e-mail to be transmitted via the Ethernet

Mail Server Address This is the IP address or URL of the SMTP Server that the e-mail

Recipient Email This is the e-mail address of the intended recipient. Display Name (Recipient) This is the addressee name that will be shown in the email name

Reply to Email This eld must be congured if the recipient is to reply to an e-

Display Name (Reply To)

Sender Email These optional elds indicate the source of the e-mail notication.

network or dial up connection (PPP ‘Point to Point Protocol’).

This setting presumes that a modem has been connected or

congured and the unit is connected to a LAN or WAN and

allocated a valid IP address.

will be sent to. The SMTP server will then forward this to the

intended recipient.

eld.

mail. The unit does not accept incoming e-mails therefore ensure

this is a valid e-mail address.

This is the ‘reply to’ name that will be shown in the email name eld.

If the elds are left blank the unit will use the system name to

create a sender name.

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Display Name (Sender)

Send on Startup Select to send email notication on startup. Send on Alarms Select to send email notication on alarm activation. Send on Camera Fail Select to send email notication on camera fail. Send on Activity Event Select to send email notication on activation of the Activity

Send Image Select to send accompanying image from supporting

Log Email Select to log every e-mail transaction that the unit issues. Email Image Res Select resolution settings for images sent as ‘thumbnail’

This is the sender name that will be shown in the email name eld.

Detection feature.

primary camera.

attachments. Choose from: Thumbnail, LO (low res), MED

(medium res) and HI (high res).

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FTP Download

The unit can archive images to a central FTP (File Transfer Protocol) server. This could be on receipt of an alarm, activation of the Activity Detection or at a scheduled time to backup recorded

video. Using FTP in a multi-unit application ensures that all les are stored in one central location for each of the units, offering efcient le management and easy review capabilities.

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FTP Server IP URL or name This is the IP address, URL or name of the FTP server the

unit will connect to for FTP image download purposes. FTP Control Port The default port for FTP use is port 21. If this port has

already been allocated on the network, it is possible to

identify and allocate an alternative port.

Status Server Port Default The default port for the Server Status function is port 23, if

this port has already been allocated on the network, it is

possible to identify and allocate an alternative port number. FTP Root Drive and Directory This is the directory where the images are to be stored, it is

recommended that a name associated with the unit be

used for ease of retrieval.

Username If it is necessary to use an authentication process to access

the FTP server, enter the relevant username here. Password If it is necessary to use an authentication process to access

the FTP server, enter the relevant password here.

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Download options Select one of the following options from the drop down menu: On Connection This will automatically start the Archive

Scheduled It is possible to force the unit to archive

Polled This will set the unit to activate archive

Manual only The archive process will only

Schedule time hh mm If ‘Scheduled’ has been selected in Download Options, enter

Poll time Minutes If ‘Polled’ has been selected in Download Options, enter the

Clear video protection after download This automatically clears the image protection from

Watermark each partition This enables a watermark to be generated and stored in a

FTP download overrides Powermanager

download when the unit detects the

archive destination is present.

images at a scheduled time, enter a

time to activate this function each day.

download at regular intervals, the

time is in minutes and is the period

between the end of one archive

download and the start of the next.

commence when the user initiates the

action.

a time for the download to take place each day.

number of minutes which will elapse between the conclusion

of one archive download and the start of the next.

successfully downloaded images.

text le downloaded with the video to the FTP server (for

each image partition). This watermark is logged in the

log le.

When selected, if the unit is in the process of an FTP

download and the unit is sent into reset, the reset will

not begin under the FTP process has completed.

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Archive

This menu allows Event database information to be downloaded to an inserted DVD/CD or connected USB media device.

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Archive Media Select to archive to either a DVD/CD or USB media device. Start Date Enter a start date for the event download. Start Time Enter a start time for the event download. End Date Enter an end date for the event download. End Time Enter an end time for the event download. Viewer When selected, the unit will add a Viewer program to the archive.

It is recommended that this option be selected as it will ensure the

downloaded video images can always be successfully viewed. Check Media button Selecting this option will display the space required (in

megabytes) for the chosen event period to be fully downloaded.

The space currently available on the CD/DVD or USB device is

also shown. Archive Space Required Space required for archive download. Archive Space Available Space currently available on CD/DVD or USB device. Archive button Select this button to begin the Archive process. Status During Archiving, status messages will be displayed detailing the

archive process.

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Oracle Dome Conguration

If a camera channel has a Dedicated Micros Oracle dome camera connected, the Oracle

Conguration menus can be used to view settings and establish Presets, Patrols and Privacy

Masks. Refer to individual menus for further details.

The Status page details fundamental information regarding the status of the Oracle Dome i.e. the

model type and the version of software/rmware installed.

The Presets page allows Preset positions to be congured and stored.

The Sectors page enables the cameras 360 degree eld of view to be effectively split into 32

segments. These segments can be named and displayed via the On Screen Display (OSD).

The Patrols page allows camera patrol sequences to be established and congured. The Patrol

feature uses established preset positions to automatically pan, tilt and zoom the camera in the selected sequence.

The Privacy Masks page allows privacy masking to be established and congured. The Privacy Mask feature can be used to ‘blank out’ sensitive or private areas which appear in the cameras eld

of view.

The OSD Settings page allows the Oracle Dome OSD (On Screen Display) information to be

congured. This text will accompany displayed camera images in the Viewer menus.

The Camera Settings page enables features such as white balance and shutter speed to be

congured.

The Event Settings page allows actions to be established and congured for the Oracle Dome

camera following an alarm. A Home position can be established and the delay time set for what period of inactivity is required before the camera will be sent to its home position.

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Status

This menu details information regarding the status of the Oracle Dome, notably the model type,

current temperature and the version of software/rmware installed.

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Camera Select a camera channel. The menu will only display successfully

if the chosen camera channel has an Oracle Dome camera

connected.

IMPORTANT: All subsequent Oracle Conguration menus will relate to the camera selected

here. Camera selection is only possible via this Status menu.

Camera Title Title assigned to the selected camera channel. Dome Model Details the product model. Dome Serial Number Identies the serial number of the specic camera. Total Time On Details the operational life time of the camera to date. Total Time Active Details the total time the unit has been active (in motion). Time Since Restart Details the time since the camera was last reset. Current Temp Details the current temperature of the camera unit. Max Temp Details the maximum temperature the camera unit has reached. Min Temp Details the minimum temperature the camera unit has reached. Fan 1 Status Details the operational status of installed Fan 1. Fan 2 Status Details the operational status of installed Fan 2. Relay State Details the operational status of the camera unit’s relay.

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Software Version This identies the version of software the camera unit is running. Firmware Version This identies the version of rmware the camera unit is running. Bootloader Version This identies the bootloader version of the camera unit

is running.

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Presets

This menu allows Preset positions to be congured and stored for the Oracle Dome camera.

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Camera ID Selected camera channel. Camera Title Title assigned to the selected camera channel. Preset Select a preset number (1 to 100). Preset Name Enter a recognisable name for the Preset (up to a maximum of

25 characters). + (Red) Use the + button to zoom the camera view IN.

- (Blue) Use the - button to zoom the camera view OUT. Navigation Buttons Use the four navigation buttons to position the camera view.

Save (Grey) Select to save the entered preset title to the unit and the Oracle

Dome camera memory. Store Preset (Red) Select this button to store the current preset position to the Oracle

Dome camera’s memory. Goto Preset (Green) Select this button to immediately send the camera to the currently

stored preset position. Delete Preset (Yellow) Select this button to delete the currently displayed preset

conguration.

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Sectors

This menu allows the Oracle Dome cameras 360 degree eld of view to be split into 32 segments.

These segments can be named and set to accompany the displayed camera image via the OSD menu. They can be used to aid an Operator in quickly identifying the current camera position.

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Camera ID Selected camera channel. Camera Title This is the title assigned to the selected camera channel. Sector Select from sector 1-32.

Sector Name Enter a name for the selected sector (up to a maximum of

25 characters). + (Red) Use the + button to zoom the camera view IN.

- (Blue) Use the - button to zoom the camera view OUT. Navigation Buttons Use the four navigation buttons to position the camera view.

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Patrols

This menu allows camera patrol sequences to be established and congured for the Oracle Dome

camera. The Patrol feature utilises established preset positions to automatically pan, tilt and zoom the camera in the selected sequence.

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Camera Selected camera channel. Camera Title Title assigned to the selected camera channel. Patrol Up to four Patrol sequences can be established. Patrol Name Enter a recognisable name for the Patrol. 1-32 Up to 32 individual positioning manoeuvres can be added to

a Patrol.

Note: Selecting one of the 1-32 buttons will send the camera to that Preset position.

Preset Select a pre-established Preset. Speed Select the Speed the Patrol will progress to the next Preset

position (the speed can be set as a percentage of

maximum capability). Dwell Select the Dwell time (in seconds) the Patrol will remain at this

Preset position.

Save (Grey) Select to store the preset sequence to the unit and the Oracle

Dome camera memory. Play (Red) Select to activate (play) the current patrol sequence.

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Privacy Masks

This menu allows Privacy Masks to be established and congured for the Oracle Dome camera.

The Privacy Mask feature can be used to ‘blank out’ sensitive or private areas which appear in the

cameras eld of view.

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Camera Selected camera channel. Camera Title Title assigned to the selected camera channel. Mask Up to 24 separate masked areas can be created. Mask Colour The colour of the mask can be selected from the drop down list.

The default is black.

Note: Select ‘Start New’ (Red) to begin creation of a privacy area. A black rectangle will then be

displayed superimposed across the camera view. It is recommended that the camera be navigated to the exact centre of the area requiring the privacy mask before pressing the ‘Start New’ button.

+ (Red) Use the + button to zoom the camera view IN.

- (Blue) Use the - button to zoom the camera view OUT. Navigation Buttons Use the four navigation buttons to position the camera view.

Note: When ‘Start New’ has been selected, the +/- and Navigation buttons can be used to set the

size and shape of the Privacy Mask.

Save (Grey) Select to store the mask colour. Start New (Red) Select this option to begin creation of privacy mask. Finish New (Green) Select this option to nish creation of privacy mask.

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Show (Yellow) Select this option to show camera view with existing privacy mask

Delete (Blue) Select this option to delete the currently displayed privacy mask.

displayed.

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OSD Settings

This menu allows the Oracle Dome OSD (On Screen Display) information to be congured. This text

will accompany displayed camera images in the Viewer and on a local monitor.

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Preset Title Position Select desired position to locate the Preset Title information. Sector Title Position Select desired position to locate the Sector Title information. PTZ Display Position Select desired position to locate the PTZ Display information.

Alarm Name Position Select desired position to locate the Alarm Name Position

For all above functions, the available positions are:

Engineer Display Toggle to switch the Engineer Display text On/Off. This function is

Save (Grey) Select to store OSD Settings to the unit and the Oracle Dome

information.

Top Left, Top Right, Bottom Left, Bottom Right and

Off (No information displayed).

All options are then split into three further sections; 1,2 and 3.

This relates to the display line i.e. Top Left 1 would be the very

top line, Top Left 2 would be the line below etc. This enables

information to be ‘stacked’ in one segment of the screen.

intended for future development.

camera memory.

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Camera Settings

This menu allows settings for the Oracle Dome camera to be established and congured.

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Camera Selected camera channel. Camera Title Title assigned to the selected camera channel. Backlight Comp Select to activate Backlight Compensation. This feature

Auto Slow Shutter The Oracle Domes auto slow shutter feature enables the camera

Auto Focus The Oracle Domes Auto Focus feature enables the camera to

Auto Flip When the Oracle Domes Auto Flip feature is activated, it will rotate

HyperD Mode If the connected Oracle Dome camera is part of the HyperD

compensates for back-lit scenes by enhancing objects which

would previously have been in silhouette.

to automatically decrease the shutter speed in low light settings to

help maintain quality of displayed images.

best focus on its current view. Select to activate.

a camera 180 degrees when it reaches its maximum upper or

lower extremity i.e pointing directly upwards or downwards. This

enables a camera to continue a tilt manoeuvre i.e. if tilting in an

upwards direction, when the camera is pointing directly up, it will

rotate 180 degrees and begin tilting down. If unselected, a camera

will stop when it reaches its maximum upper or lower extremity.

non-wide dynamic range, select to activate the unique wide

dynamic function.

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Digital Zoom Select to activate the Digital Zoom function e.g. the camera will

zoom within the actual image. Optical Zoom Limit Select to limit the Oracle Domes optical zoom function. By default

‘100x’ is selected and the camera can zoom to its maximum

capabilities. The optical zoom function can be limited to between

75% and 100% magnication. ICR Oracle Domes with day/night cameras have an Infrared Cut

Removal (ICR) function which can enhance the camera’s

sensitivity in low light conditions as well as allowing infrared

illumination to be used (infrared is blocked by the IR cut lter).

When ICR is ON, the camera switches to monochrome mode, the

IR cut lter is removed and the camera is at its most sensitive.

The default setting for the camera is AUTO ICR where the lter

is controlled automatically dependent on the scene brightness

determined by the camera. The camera can be forced to stay in

colour mode by setting ICR to OFF, or can be forced into mono

with maximum low light sensitivity by setting ICR to ON. Alternatively ICR switching can be triggered in response to an

alarm input. This allows a photocell sensor to be connected to

one of the dome’s alarm inputs to control the ICR. This method

can be used to avoid instability that may occur when the camera

controls the ICR switching in marginally low light conditions.

Removing the IR cut lter due to low light can cause enough of an

increase in scene brightness and video level to make the camera

return the IR cut lter and switch immediately back to colour mode

(at which point the video level drops and the process is repeated). White Balance The Oracle Domes White Balance feature enables the camera to

compensate for different lighting scenarios which can effect the

colour quality of the displayed image. Select ‘Auto’ for the camera

to auto-compensate for white balance depending on current view.

Select ‘Indoor’ to permanently set for best results in an indoor

setting. Select ‘Outdoor’ to permanently set for best results in an

outdoor setting. Exposure The Oracle Domes Exposure setting can be set to maintain

optimum contrast settings for the viewed image/camera location.

Select ‘Full Auto’ for the camera to auto-compensate for best

exposure settings depending on current view. Select ‘Manual’ to

manually congure exposure settings. Select ‘Shutter Priority’ to

manually enter the shutter speed. Shutter Speed If the Exposure feature is to be manually congured, enter the

shutter speed settings.

Coax Gain If the camera feed to the unit originates from the coax output

of the Oracle Dome camera, the video signal can be boosted

by increasing the coaxial gain setting. The default gain is 0 to

increase it select a value between 1 and 100 until the optimum

image quality is reached.

Coax Lift If the camera feed to the unit originates from the coax output of

the Oracle Dome, the video signal can be boosted by increasing

the coaxial lift setting. Coaxial lift differs from gain as only the

high frequency end of the video signal spectrum is boosted, to

compensate for the greater attenuation of high frequencies in

coax cables. The default gain is 0 to increase it select a value

between 1 and 100 until the optimum image quality is reached. UTP Boost If the camera feed to the unit originates from the twisted pair

output of the camera. Two levels of boost can be activated to

improve image quality by compensating for losses in the cables.

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Event Settings

This menu allows actions to be established and congured for the Oracle Dome camera following

an alarm event. A Home position can be established for the camera and the delay time set for what period of inactivity is required before the camera will be sent to its home position.

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Camera Selected camera channel. Camera Title Displays the title assigned to the selected camera channel. Event Name If required, enter a specic name for the alarm event.

Type Select the alarm type from:

EOL (End of Line), NC (Normally Closed), NO (Normally Open) or

Disabled.

Action Select a preset position or a patrol action for the camera upon

alarm event. Relay Select an action for the relay. Select ‘Momentary’ for the relay to

momentarily switch state. Select ‘Duration’ to switch relay status

for the duration of the alarm. Home (Grey) Select to send the camera to its predetermined home position. Action Select a preset or patrol from the accompanying drop down list.

This preset/patrol will now be set as the cameras ‘home’ position. Delay Select the time ( in seconds) for which the camera is inactive i.e.

no operator input, before returning to its home position.

Save (Grey) Select to store Event Settings to the unit and the Oracle Dome

camera memory.

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Unit Operation

The unit can be operated via the Viewer menus and the enclosed IR Remote Control, the optional keyboard or with a USB mouse. They can also be viewed and accessed remotely via the webpages and the ‘Viewer’ menu option.

Operating the Viewer

Navigation is via a colour coded softkey system. The colour bar provides an intuitive approach to operator and installer use. The coloured keys on the IR Remote Control correspond to the menu options displayed on screen.

Note: The screen images shown throughout this section are those displayed remotely via the

webpages; If viewing locally, the menu layout will differ slightly.

The function of the keys will change according to whether the unit is in Live or Playback mode.

Overleaf are described the available Viewer menu pages. To display the colour coded menu options when viewing locally, press the OK button on the IR Remote Control or click the mouse button.

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View Control

The View Control page allows connected video inputs to be displayed full screen or in Quad/Multi way display format. The Help Video page can also be accessed.

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Red Full Show currently selected camera full screen.

Green Quad

Note: When a camera button is pressed to select a new camera, the new selection will be

displayed in the top left hand corner of the display. The next three connected cameras will be displayed in the following three positions.

Yellow Multi By default displays nine images on-screen,

Note: The Multi option not available on 4-way model.

Blue Help Select to display the Video Help menu. Purple Next Opens the next page of the Viewer menu.

Displays four images on-screen, putting the currently selected camera in the top left segment

of the four, and will increment all cameras by one if pressed again i.e. if cam 1 is shown top left, cam 2 top right etc. then the views will increment to cam 2 top left, cam 3 top right etc.

putting the currently selected camera in the top

left segment, followed by the next eight cameras and will increment all cameras by one if pressed again i.e. if cam 1 is shown top left, cam 2 adjacent etc. then the views will increment to cam 2 top left, cam 3 adjacent etc.

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Video Control

The Video Control page offers video playback functions i.e. play, pause, rewind and fast forward.

Red ll Freezes current video display. Green << Rewinds current video. Yellow > Plays from current position. Blue >> Fast forwards video up to current

recording position.

Purple Next Opens the next page of the Viewer menu.

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Selection Page

The Selection page allows access to various image and event playback functions.

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Red Play Switches the selected camera(s) shown

onscreen into Play mode. Green Goto Opens the GoTo menu. Yellow Event Displays the Events menu. Blue Menu/Setup* Opens the Conguration menu pages.

IMPORTANT: Selecting this option will exit the Viewer menus. This will be logged in the User

Activity Log as the current user terminating the session, refer to ‘Appendix C’ for further information regarding the User Activity Log.

Purple Next Opens the next page of the Viewer menu.

* Menu will be displayed in the local viewer, Setup will be displayed in the remote viewer.

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PTZ Program Option

The Program page allows preset settings for PTZ cameras to be established and an ‘Origin’ base position established for a camera.

Note: This page will not be available for all cameras.

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Red Preset If Preset positions have been established for the

PTZ camera, select the Preset option and enter

a preset number. Refer to the ‘Presets’ menu

page for further details on establishing preset

positions. Yellow Patrol If Patrols have been established for the camera,

select the Patrol option and enter a number.

Refer to the ‘Patrols’ menu page for further

details on establishing Patrols. Blue Prog Opens the ‘Dome Menu Option’ page. Purple Next Opens the next page of the Viewer menu.

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Program Page

The Program Menu page allows the PTZ conguration on the currently selected Telemetry camera to be accessed and congured (if such menus are available).

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Red Dome Select to display the Dome Menu page. Green Store Use to save the current view as a Preset for this

camera. Press this button then a preset position

(using the numeric keys on the IR Remote

Control or optional Keyboard if viewing via a

local monitor).

To re-send the camera to this position, select

the camera, then press Next -> Preset -> (preset

number).

Note: When entering a new preset, any previous preset assigned to that number (for the same

camera) will be overwritten.

Yellow Select This option will send the camera to

the stored ‘Preset1’ position. Blue Set Origin The Origin option allows a base position to

be established for the Oracle dome camera.

The camera will register this position as zero

degrees. Any command that sends the camera

to a coordinate will use this origin as its starting

point..

Note: This option is only available for Oracle dome cameras.

Purple Back Return to the ‘PTZ Program Option’ page.

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Dome Menu Option

The Dome Menu page allows camera specic menus imbedded on the currently viewed Telemetry camera to be accessed and congured (if such menus are available).

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Red Dome Menu Select to view camera specic sub-menus

embedded on the Telemetry camera (if

applicable). The camera specic menus will be

overlaid across the screen. Green Select This option enables sub-menu content selection

(dependent on the protocol selected). Please

refer to the specic camera documentation for

further guidance. Yellow Return This option enabes sub-menus to be exited

(dependent on the protocol selected). Please

refer to the specic camera documentation for

further guidance. Blue Menu Exit This option will fully exit any embedded camera

sub-menus currently being viewed. Purple Back Return to the previous page of the Viewer menu

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GoTo Option

The GoTo Navigation page allows quick and easy investigation of recorded video data. Use the Time and Date options to view recorded images from the camera channel currently being viewed.

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Time Enter the required time (using the 24hr clock)

Date Enter the required date

Earliest Recording The earliest recording time available for the camera currently

being viewed will be displayed.

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Event List

Alarms and activity detection are tagged and stored in the Event List for easy retrieval along with System events such as system start data and camera fails. Each event is labelled with an event type (alarm, activity or system) and its time and date. To view any additional pages of Event data, select the Yellow Softkey. Select the Green Softkey to view previous pages. If viewing locally, use the Up/

Down Directional buttons to select a specic event, the selected event is displayed in the preview

window. If viewing locally, press PLAY on the IR Remote Control/Keyboard to playback an event. If viewing remotely, highlight and click a chosen event to playback.

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Red Filter Select to open the Event Filter menu Green Page - Select to display the previous page of Event data

Yellow Page + Select to display the next page of Event data

Search Blue When a start and end date/time parameter has

been entered, select Search (blue) to begin the

lter process (see Viewer menus->Event Search

Filter for further details). Back Purple Select to return to the View menu page.

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Event Search Filter

The Event Search Filter allows store events to be ltered by time and category, aiding the search

process when large numbers of events are stored.

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Event Filter Start Enter a start date/time for the Event Search. Event Filter End Enter an end date/time for the Event Search. Red Alarms Select to only display Alarm category events. Green Activity Select to only display Activity category events. Yellow System Select to only display System category events.

Blue Search When a start and end date/time parameters have

been entered, select Search (blue) to begin the

lter process. Purple Back Return to the ‘Event List’ page.