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EcoSense

Installation and

Operation Guide

EcoSense

Contents

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

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

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

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

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

Accessing & Conguring the Unit ................................................... 18

Remote Control .............................................................................. 20

Main Menu ...................................................................................... 24

Navigating The Conguration Menus ............................................. 26

System ........................................................................................... 27

Display Settings .............................................................................. 51

Camera Settings ............................................................................. 57

Intelligent PTZ ................................................................................ 62

Record Settings .............................................................................. 75

Schedule ........................................................................................ 85

Alarm Settings ......................................................................................90

Network Settings .......................................................................... 106

Text ............................................................................................... 120

Archive ......................................................................................... 124

Diagnostics ................................................................................... 126

Event Search ................................................................................ 128

Unit Operation .............................................................................. 130

Operating the Viewer .................................................................... 131

Using the optional Keyboards

(DM/KBC1 & DM/KBC2) ............................................................... 156

Appendix A .................................................................................. 160

Appendix B ................................................................................... 167

Appendix C ................................................................................... 168

Appendix D ................................................................................... 170

Appendix E .................................................................................. 171

Appendix F ................................................................................... 172

Appendix G - Multicast ................................................................. 174

Appendix H - Monitor Output ........................................................ 175

Notes ............................................................................................ 176

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.

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, userfriendly 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, 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.

* Installed DVD writer only accepts -RW media.

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EcoSense

Features

• 4, 8 or 16 camera input options

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

• Simultaneous Live viewing and Recording

• 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

• Serial Telemetry support

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

• MultiMode Recording - Dynamically-switchable resolution, record-rate & compression (MPEG4/JPEG) per camera

• 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 ash memory

• Web pages provide easy remote conguration

• Alarm Inputs & Outputs

• Optional external keyboard available

* Not EcoSense 4

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).

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

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.

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/DVD writer, the following are additional warnings associated with installing and operating the CD/DVD 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.

Note: The writer only accepts -RW media.

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Installing the Unit

Before you start

Check the contents of the box

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).

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).

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

necessary requirements of the application.

The Prole Record

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Installation

Front Panel connections

2 3

8 / 16 Input model

4 Input model

Data

CD/DVR Internal CD/DVR drive

Note: Installed DVD writer only accepts -RW media.

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

5 64

8 97

EXIT

2 3

5 64

8 97

Rear Panel connections

16 Input model

8 Input model

4 Input model

Video

VID1 to VID4/VID8/VID16 75Ω BNC composite video inputs 1V pk-pk MON A 75Ω BNC composite monitor output, 1V pk-pk MON B 75Ω BNC composite monitor output, 1V pk-pk 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

Note: No.USB connectors on the rear of the 4 channel unit. USB port located on front of unit.

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

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.

5.12

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.

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

EcoSense

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

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Notes about IP Networks

Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol - TCP/IP

The internet (and most other networks nowadays) use TCP/IP as the method of transporting data over a network. When data is transferred over an IP network it is broken up into segments (by the TCP) and sent as individual ‘packets’. Each packet is individually addressed (by the IP) with destination and source information, and can then be sent down a different path, and even a different sequence, across the network and reassembled at the other end. Data travelling on a network is referred to as ‘trafc’.

TCP/IP uses the client/server model of communication in which a client (computer) requests a service (camera image) by another machine (DVR) on the network. (In pure IP networks, the DVR requests a camera image from an IP camera on the network.) TCP/IP communication is primarily point-to-point, meaning each communication is from one point in the network to another point or host computer.

There are many higher level protocols that use TCP/IP as a tool for transportation, including HTTP, FTP, Telnet and SMTP

Dynamic Host Conguration Protocol - DHCP

Dynamic Host Conguration Protocol is a feature built into most routers. Routers control trafc on a network by sending IP packets down the most efcient available route to their destination. If you have a router on your network, then DHCP should be available to use. If it is not available, it may have been switched off. Check with the network administrator to establish if this is the case, and why it has been disabled/switched off. DHCP assigns Internet Provider (IP) addresses to devices on a network to ensure that the network makes the most efcient use of the limited number of IP addresses available to it. It removes the requirements for an administrator to keep track of all the IP addresses on a network and which number is assigned to which machine. DHCP keeps track of the network and assigns a free IP address to a unit as the unit connects to the network. However, it also means that a unit will not always have the same IP address when it connects to a network. The Internet is a network, and most Internet Service Providers utilise DHCP to connect users to the Internet.

Domain Name System - DNS

Computers use IP addresses to communicate with each other over a network. These IP addresses are 32 bit binary numbers expressed as four sets of three numbers (called octects), eg

565.898.785.124. These are not as easily remembered as the name of a server or a company. The Domain Name System is a distributed database stored on the Internet that translates host names into IP addresses, ie converts an easily remembered name or text string onto a four sets of three numbers that the computer can use to look up the site you are looking for (a useful analogy is a phone book for computers). This allows users to type in a humanly readable address and connect to a point on a network or the Internet.

Dynamic Domain Name System - DDNS

Dynamic DNS makes use of the DNS system described above. Given that DHCP means that the IP address of a device can change every time it is connected to a network or the Internet, and DNS can link an IP address to a recognisable string of text, Dynamic DNS allows a user to link a device to a string of text and force the database to be updated with the device’s new IP address whenever it connects to the Internet. Instead of a string of text being linked to an IP address in a static table, it is now linked to a DDNS server. Whenever the device connects to the Internet, it updates the DDNS table with its new IP address. ie it updates the computer phone book instantly on connection.

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 either has a xed IP address allocated to it, or that DNS is utilised and a DNS name is set. A xed IP address can be assigned via the Conguration Menu pages:Network Settings->Network->IP Address. The DNS name of the unit can be edited on the System->System page. The DNS name is set by default as the serial number of the unit, which can be found on the base of the unit and on the packaging the unit arrived in.

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.

Step 5 Alarms / Relays

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Alarms

The 4 channel unit supports 5 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. All other units 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.

Alarm/Relay Connector Pin Alarm Input Connection

1 - 17 1-17 18-21 Earth Common

Relays

The unit support up to two 24V 200mA relays

Relay Connector

Pins Connection

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

Note: The 4 channel unit supports one relay output.

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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

5.16

6.1

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.

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

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

Accessing the menus on a PC web browser

Default DNS Address

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.

The unit can be located on the network by using either the IP address or the DNS name (if DNS is available on the network). The IP address will be automatically assigned on startup if your network is DHCP capable. Most networks will be DHCP and DNS capable. The DNS name is set by default as the serial number of the unit, which can be found on the base of the unit and on the packaging the unit arrived in. This can be edited in the unit conguration pages.

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

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:

 machin_serial_number.yourdomain.com

• <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 System->Attributes 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

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

To access the unit conguration webpages:

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

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

Alternatively, the DNS address can be typed directly into the address bar of a web

browser.

Note: If the unit is subsequently assigned a xed IP address, its DNS address can no longer

be used

Note: The unit’s DNS address can be changed to something more memorable or meaningful than

its serial number by editing the System name option in the System conguration page.

3. The Opening menu page will be displayed.

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6.13

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.

Switches the Remote Control to ‘DVR’

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

Use the Zoom button to zoom in/out

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

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.

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

Use the Directional and OK buttons to navigate through the

of cameras.

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

the corresponding function displayed on the menu screen.

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

positions when available.

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

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

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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.

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.

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 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

The menu tree provides access to the conguration menus.

The conguration pages are navigated using the menu 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).

Note: Any changes made via the webpages are automatically saved when the page is closed. To

‘manually’ save changes, select the Save option.

System

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 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 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.

The PowerScript Mgmt page allows installed PowerScripts to be activated/deactivated on start-up.

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Attributes

6.13

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.

Product Descriptor Details the product model. Serial Number Identies the serial number of the specic unit. PCB Serial Number Displays the Printed Circuit Board serial number of the unit. Product Code Displays a code identifying the unit’s specication. Earliest Recording Displays the date/time of the earliest recording held on the unit. System Name This eld can be edited to allocate a name to the unit. This is

displayed when the unit is accessed via NetVu ObserVer and is sent when transmitting information to a Remote Video Response

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

all cameras. 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 This is the IP address allocated to the unit. Sub Net This is the subnet of the network where the unit is located. Gateway This is the IP address of the default gateway (router) assigned by

the DHCP server.

Software Menu

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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. Framestore Revision This identies the Framestore Revision 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. Help Videos Rev. This identies the version of Help Videos installed on the unit.

Note: Refer to ‘Go To Viewer->Help Videos’ for guidance on viewing the imbedded Help Videos.

Applet Version This identies the applet version installed on the unit

Note: Refer to ‘Display Settings->Viewer Defaults’ for guidance on using a remote applet (this can

lessen load times when accessing multiple DVRs/Servers).

System (Red) Select this option to return to the System menu.Software Revision

This identies the version of software the unit is running.

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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.

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. Codec Two codecs are installed within the unit. Cameras Shows which cameras are assigned to the displayed codec. Connected Those camera channels with cameras connected will be

highlighted light green. Those not in use will appear dark green. Recording Those camera channels that are currently recording are

highlighted light green. Those not recording will appear

dark green. Cam Status Those camera channels where the connection is deemed to

be functioning correctly will be highlighted light green. Those

deemed to have failed will appear red. Camera channels with no

connected camera will appear dark green.

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).

Note: The 4 channel unit has 5 alarm contacts and 1 relay only.

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About

This menu allows access to numerous system information pages. Select the an icon to view the relevant pages.

Logs

The log les stored in the unit can be accessed from this page. Selected logs are displayed on the page below.

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About (Blue) Select to open the System->Status->About page. Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page.

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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.

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, refer to

System Settings->Maintain for guidance on resetting the unit.

Session Language Select to change the language settings for the current

session only. Choose Select to immediately activate session language changes. Reset (Red) Select to cycle the power to the unit. Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page.

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

changed to 24 hour if required. Date Format As default, the date is entered dd/mm/yy. It can also be displayed

as mm/dd/yy or yy/mm/dd. Set Time Enter a current time for the unit. Set Date Enter a current date for the unit. Set Time (Green) When current time/date as been entered, select this button to

implement changes. Time Zone Select the relevant timezone offset from the accompanying drop

down menu. SNTP Server A Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) server allows external

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.

Note: It is recommended that an SNTP server is congured. Suitable networked SNTP servers

can be found here: http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Servers/NTPPoolServers

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Alternatively most DHCP and DNS servers also run SNTP services. Contact your system

administrator for further assistance.

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

Sync Time (Blue) Use this button to synchronise the time of the unit to that of the

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

the webpages.

Reset (Red) Select to cycle the power to the unit. Set Time (Green) When current time/date as been entered, select this button to

System (Yellow) Select to open the System->Attributes page. Sync Time (Blue) Use this button to synchronise the time of the unit to that of the

Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page.

the webpages.

PC being used to view the webpages.

implement changes.

PC being used to view the webpages.

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 These are the four 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 EPOS Sets the serial port for connection to an

Note: It is recommended that Serial port 1 be set for ‘Debug’ operations.

Interface Type Choose the type of serial interface being used. Select from

Baud/Parity/Data/Stop/Flow Control

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

and should not normally be altered.

Select from:

EPOS (Electronic Point Of Sale) device

RS232, RS485 or RS422.

These options allow the Serial port communication settings to

be congured.

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

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

Reset (Red) Select to cycle the power to the unit. Maintain (Green) Select to open the System->Maintain page Text In Img (Yellow) Select to open the Features & Text->Text->Text In Image page Camera (Blue) Select to open the Camera Conguration page (below). Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page.

the unit.

Camera Conguration

This page allows conguration of some features on all 16 cameras available to the unit.

Title Titles assigned to each camera are displayed. 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’. ‘Remote Codec’ is used for NetVu

Connected video sources. ‘IP Camera’ is used for all NetVu

Connected cameras and 3rd party units. Term The unit will automatically terminate the camera input with 75Ω.

This should be disabled if the video feed is looped through to

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

camera connection failure (video loss).

Buzzer Select this option to activate the onboard buzzer to report in the

event of camera connection failure (video loss). Cam Setup (Red) Select to open the Camera->Setup page Serial (Blue) Select to open the System->Serial page Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page.

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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 2. Challenge audio i.e. originating from an Operator using NetVu ObserVer at a Remote Video Receiving Centre (RVRC) can be recorded via input 1. This combined audio is then available on Audio Output 1, refer to ‘Installing the SD Advanced for audio hardware installation information.

Audio 1/2 Use the drop down box to assign an audio function to each input,

‘Local’ is Audio recorded from local inputs, ‘Challenge’ audio

originates from an Operator using NetVu ObserVer at a Remote

Video Receiving Centre (RVRC). Audio Recording Select ‘Enable’ to activate Audio recording. Note that this is a

global action which when Enabled, will result in all audio received

by the unit being recorded to the HDD. Record Audio Challenge Select this option to record an audio challenge received via an IP

connection i.e. originating from a remote client. 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 recommended

setting is 15. Playback Volume Select a volume setting between 1 to 64 for audio playback. Record AGC Select this option to activate the AGC 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.

Reset (Red) Select to cycle the power to the unit. Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page.

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Features

These menus enables the activation of numerous system features. Features are grouped within four sub-menus: System, Network, Video and Other.

System

Keyboard Touch Sensitivity Select to alter the sensitivity of the touch controls on the front of

the unit. The higher the setting is (up to 32), the more sensitive

the controls will become. User Logging Enable this option to activate User Logging, refer to ‘Appendix D’

for further information regarding the User Logging function. Enable External Modules Select to enable any connected RS485 alarm modules. Text in Images Select this option to activate the Text in Images function. For more

information refer to ‘Text-Text In Image’.

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

the menu tree.

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

‘Network Settings->Email’ for more information.

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

the menu tree.

Keyboard Enable (485 bus) Select to enable a connected RS485 Keyboard unit.

Note: This will reassign the onboard RS485 bus to keyboard use and disable any RS485

telemetry.

IMPORTANT: Enabling this feature will inhibit the use of a KBC1 or KBC2 keyboard.

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.

Automatic FTP Download Select this option to enable automatic FTP downloads to upgrade

the unit and/or the webpages, refer to ‘Network Settings-FTP

Download’ for more information.

Note: When de-selected here, the ‘Automatic FTP Download’ menu will no longer be displayed in

the menu tree.

SMB Server Support Select this option to activate the SMB (Server Message Block)

le sharing function. When activated, the SMB protocol allows

the unit to access PCs operating the Windows operating system

(and Linux machines running Samba). This enables sharing

of les and directories to/from the unit. The name of the SMB

Workgroup on the network must be correctly entered in the SMB

Workgroup option (see below). It is important that the Server

Name assigned to the unit via ‘Network Settings->Server Name’ is

unique within the workgroup being used. To access the unit via a

PC running SMB (and has access to the same Workgroup); open

My Network Places-Entire Network- Microsoft Windows Network.

The Workgroup containing the unit and PC(s) should then be

available. Files and folders can then be copied/added as required.

Note: Use the 10/100Mbps network option ‘Net 2’ for SMB purposes (the unique Server Name

must be assigned via ‘Network Settings-Server Name’).

Camera Masking Select this option to activate the Camera Masking function. When

activated, any attempt to cover a connected cameras lens will be

noted and an alarm event will be logged. System (Yellow) Select to open the System->Features->System page Network (Green) Select to open the System->Features->Network page Video (Yellow) Select to open the System->Features->Video page Other (Blue) Select to open the System->Features->Other page Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page.

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Network

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.

Samba Workgroup Enter the name of the Samba workgroup to enable sharing of

les and directories to/from the unit. To access the unit via a PC

running SMB (and has access to the same Workgroup); open

My Network Places-Entire Network- Microsoft Windows Network.

The Workgroup containing the unit and PC(s) should then be

available. Files and folders can then be copied/added as required. Auto IP Override This is set to default at the factory, which means that the

camera will attempt to connect to a Closed IPTV network if one

is detected. This can be overridden to prevent the attempt to

connect by setting to enabled. Max Client Connections This setting limits the number of client connections to the server.

The default value is 256 but could be increased if there is heavy

network trafc. ARP Cache Size This setting limits the number of cache entries available in the

ARP table. The default setting of 256 is adequate for most

instances TCP Reassembly Queue Limit This setting limits the maximum number of TCP segments

allowed in the reassembly queue, to protect against a common

DoS attack.

System (Yellow) Select to open the System->Features->System page Network (Green) Select to open the System->Features->Network page Video (Yellow) Select to open the System->Features->Video page Other (Blue) Select to open the System->Features->Other page Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page.

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Video

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

PAL/NTSC. Video Resolution (h x v) This is the default display resolution when viewing the unit’s menu

pages. Deinterlace mask When Enabled, this option will improve the appearance of moving

objects by applying a deinterlace mask that minimises the comb

effect that can be visible when recording high motion scenes in

4CIF mode. It is recommended that this option be enabled when

recording in 4CIF mode. Comb Filter Enable this option to activate the Comb Filter function. Comb

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

ltering the luminance and chrominance separation process. Disable Transcoding Select to disable the unit’s transcoding capabilities. In normal

circumstances this should always remain enabled, however it can

be useful to disable the feature when conducting maintenance.

Segment Aspect Ratio This setting control how a 4:3 image is displayed in a multi-screen

or wide screen format on the local viewer. The available display

segment changes depending on the number of multi screen

images selected for display. Stretch forces the image to ll the available display segment. This

may result in some distortion of the display image. Zoom Fit forces the frame to ll the available segment completely

and proportionally. Consequently some of the image at the top

and bottom of the frame may be cropped. Frame Fit forces the frame to ll the available segment

proportionally, resulting in black bars left and right on some multi

display choices.

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Other

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

automatic upgrade without requiring conrmation. Do not check

this box if a customised applet is used. Enable Event Search Select to enable the Event Search option. When enabled, the

option will appear within the Conguration Menu tree, refer to

‘Navigating the Conguration Menus->Event Search’ for further

details. Enable RVRC page Select this option to activate the RVRC Remote Set/Unset/

Override function, refer to ‘Record Settings-RVRC’ for

more information.

Note: When de-selected here, the ‘RVRC’ menu will no longer be displayed in the menu tree.

Maintain

This menu allows the unit to be reset and a software upgrade to be performed via an inserted -RW 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.

Note: The writer only accepts -RW media.

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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PowerScript Mgmt

This page enables you to select which PowerScripts are automatically run when the unit starts up. Use the tickboxes below to select which scripts you require and then click Save. You will need to restart your unit for the changes to take effect.

NOTE: Clicking Save will alter DEFAULT.C, if you already have a custom PowerScript on your unit

which uses the DEFAULT.C le, please contact your regional Technical Support before using this page.

PowerScript Identies which powerscript is being congured to run Run At Startup Species whether the powerscript will run when the unit starts up Description Displays the description associated with the powerscript.

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.

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

Default settings can be congured for accessing the Viewer function via a local monitor and also remotely via a network connection (settings can be optimised for either a LAN or WAN connection).

Default Image Format Selects the image format that will be sent to the remote viewer by

default. Default Full Req Images displayed full screen in the Viewer menus can be shown

in either High Medium or Low resolution. Default Quad Req Images displayed in Quad format in the Viewer menus can be

displayed in either High Medium or Low resolution. Default Multi Req Images displayed in Multi format in the Viewer menus can be

displayed in either High Medium or Low resolution. Default Multi Display When accessing the Viewer function, select the display format

which will initially be displayed. Startup Multi Display When accessing the Viewer function, select the display format

which will initially be displayed. Startup Camera When accessing the Viewer function, select the camera image

which will initially be displayed. If one of the multi display formats

has been selected via the ‘Startup Multi Display’ option, the

camera channel selected here will be displayed in rst (top

left) position. Subsequent camera channels will be displayed in

sequential order.

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

Typically PAL Default is most suited for a CRT monitor, PAL

Reduced for a TFT monitor. Select from: PAL Default PAL Reduced HD Default HD 4x3

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

The unit can be rebooted via the Reset (Red) option.

Note: If there is no suitable standard conguration to suit the monitor in use, refer to ‘Appendix H -

Monitor Output’ for details on enabling more options.

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

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.

This remote applet can be selected via the ‘Set Location’ option.

The applet is located on the 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. Set Location Select the applet location. Choose from ‘Default location’ i.e. the

applet installed on the unit; or the ‘website’ option i.e. the remote

applet. Reset (Red) Select to reset the unit and implement any changes made to the

‘Video Output mode’ or ‘Applet Location’ elds. Save (Purple) Select to save current unit settings to the selected media.

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Display

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

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.

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

be assigned privileges are:

• Admin FTP

Assigning username and password requirements

for the Admin FTP function will limit access to the

unit via an FTP connection.

• Video FTP

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). . • Telnet

Assigning username and password requirements

for Telnet connections will limit Telnet

access to the unit (Telnet can be used to upgrade

the unit).

• Serial Assigning username and password requirements

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.

Camera Settings

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

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

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

The Intelligent PTZ page enables telemetry capable cameras to be congured.

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Setup

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

IMPORTANT: The menu options displayed will differ depending on the camera ‘Type’ selected.

Note: Ideally any setup options available locally on the camera should be used rst to obtain a

suitable image quality.

Mono/Colour Camera

Load Video Window (grey) Press to initiate the applet to display the camera view. Camera Select a camera channel for review and adjustment. Camera Nuisance Count This is a repetitive detector value. When a camera failure alarm

is received on the unit, it will store the alarm time and monitor

the number of times the same alarm is triggered within an hour

period. If the detector is triggered the number of times entered

here, the unit will set the camera to ‘No Connection’. To disable

this feature, leave the setting as ‘0’. Title Assign a recognisable name to the camera. This will be displayed

in all references to the camera in the both the Conguration and

Viewer menus. Type The settings will default to ‘Colour’. If Monochrome cameras

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

patterning. Select’ ‘IP’ for an IP Camera. If a particular channel is

not in use or the camera has failed, select ‘No Conn’.

IMPORTANT: The menu options displayed will differ depending on the camera ‘Type’

selected here.

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

camera connection failure. Flip Video Select to ip the video from this camera. Mirror Video Select to mirror the video from this camera. Telemetry If a telemetry capable camera is connected, the appropriate

control protocol should be selected from the accompanying drop

down list, refer to ‘Appendix F’ for details of supported

telemetry protocols.

Default to preset If a telemetry camera has been assigned a preset position, select

the chosen preset position here. Enter the time period (in minutes)

of inactivity which will result in the camera moving to its preset

position, For guidance on assigning camera presets refer to

Viewer menus->Program Page. after X mins Refer to ‘Default to preset’. Colour Select a colour value from -8 to +8 via the slidebar or enter a

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

number directly into the accompanying textbox. Live Trans (Red) Select to open the Network->Live Trans page View Prole (Green) Select to open the Record Settings->Prole Record page Basic (Yellow) Select to open the Serial Ports->Camera page. Lens Setup (Blue) Select to open the Camera Lens Conguration page Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page.

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Camera Lens Conguration

This page allows different lens de-warping techniques to be applied to connected cameras. The unit can de-warp Fish-eye and Depressive Fish-eye lenses to present a normal aspect image.

Title Shows the allocated name of the video source. Lens Type Allows selection of sheye, depressive sheye and normal lens

types. Pitch Allows the image to be rotated counterclockwise by ninety

degrees. Ratio (H) Allows the horizontal ratio of a panamorphic lens to be set. Ratio (V) Allows the vertical ratio of a panamorphic lens to be set. Ratio x100 Allows the multiplier ratio of a panamorphic lens to be set. Cam Setup (Red) Select to open the Camera -> Setup page Cam Overview (Green) Select to open the Camera -> Overview page Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page.

Camera Overview

This menu details the general settings assigned to each of the local camera channels. To edit the settings assigned to any of these cameras;

Click on Local Camera Setup to edit the settings held in the SD Advanced;

Click on ‘Setup’ to open the Setup menu on the connected video source.

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CIP Settings (Red) Select to open the Closed IPTV->Settings page Unalloc (Green) Select to open the Camera->Unallocated Cams page Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page.

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Intelligent PTZ

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.

NOTE: Subsequent pages will only be displayed if there is an Oracle dome connected.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. Test (Grey - Bold) This button will send the camera into position in the tour using the

congured settings. 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.

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.

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

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

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OSD

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.

Camera ID Selected camera channel. Camera Title Title assigned to the selected camera channel. Preset Title Select desired position to locate the Preset Title information. Sector Title Select desired position to locate the Sector Title information. PTZ Display Select desired position to locate the PTZ Display information. Alarm Name Select desired position to locate the Alarm Name Position

information. For all above functions, the available positions are:

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

camera memory.

Camera

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

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

compensates for back-lit scenes by enhancing objects which

would previously have been in silhouette. Auto Slow Shutter The Oracle Domes auto slow shutter feature enables the camera

to automatically decrease the shutter speed in low light settings to

help maintain quality of displayed images. Auto Focus The Oracle Domes Auto Focus feature enables the camera to

best focus on its current view. Select to activate. Auto Flip When the Oracle Domes Auto Flip feature is activated, it will rotate

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

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

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

ICR Oracle Domes with day/night cameras have an Infrared Cut

Alternatively ICR switching can be triggered in response to an

White Balance The Oracle Domes White Balance feature enables the camera to

UTP Boost If the camera feed to the unit originates from the twisted pair

Exposure The Oracle Domes Exposure setting can be set to maintain

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

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

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

zoom within the actual image.

‘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.

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.

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).

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.

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

improve image quality by compensating for losses in the cables.

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 settings.

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.

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.

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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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.

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

The AoE Setup page allows conguration of the units ATA over Ethernet (AoE) function. AoE is a network protocol designed for simple high-performance access of storage devices over Ethernet networks. Importantly the external storage device must be located on the same network as the unit.

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

Default

The unit has two pre-dened congurations available. As standard the unit can record at 3pps MPEG4 or 1pps JPEG recording on each camera.

These settings are individually congurable using the Prole Record page.

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Days

Recording Displays the record duration possible using the current

Timed Expiry Timed expiry option allows images to be held for a selected

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.

number of days. Images on the disk which are older than the

number of days selected are not accessible.

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. recording feature offers the ability to set different recording rates, resolutions and compression formats across unset, set and override modes for each individual camera. By varying the quality, bit rate and le size of recorded images, the MultiMode function enables the recording capabilities of the unit to be greatly increased. The Prole record menu can be accessed in a Simple format or in Advanced mode. The Advanced mode offering greater opportunities to dynamically edit individual cameras recording capabilities.

Simple Record

The MultiMode

Menu View Switch to the Advanced Prole Record menu.

IMPORTANT: If Turbo mode is ‘Disabled’ and record settings have been congured which

will exceed the unit’s Codec performance threshold. A warning message will be displayed informing the user that the ‘Unit needs to be in turbo mode’. If the unit is currently in turbo mode and the currently congured record settings do not warrant turbo mode, a message will be displayed informing the user that ‘At the current settings the unit does not need to be in turbo mode’. The codec’s performance thresholds are detailed in the About-Codec Loading menu (System Settings->Status->About->Codec Loading)

Days Recording Displays the record duration possible using the current

conguration. Global Comp Select image compression format (MPEG, JPEG). Channel Enables selection of a specic camera for editing.

Copy To End Select to copy the current prole record settings to all camera

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

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

Functions are applied and the camera is operating under Normal

(non Event) conditions. Refer to the ‘Schedules’ section for further

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

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

will be used only when Timed Schedules are applied. Refer to the

‘Schedules’ section for further details.

Note: When Turbo mode is selected, there will be only ONE congurable Record Prole

across ALL cameras. The unit then matches the live transmission rate to the congured record rate. This enables a ‘doubling’ of performance. Only the ‘Low’ and ‘Medium’ Live Transmission proles are available for conguration (Network Settings->Live Transmissions). Low and Medium transmission settings are congurable to allow video streaming over low bandwith IP connections and are limited to CIF for this purpose.

Note: Unset, Set and Override modes can be given more recognisable titles i.e. Day, Night,

Weekend via the Schedule menu (Record Settings->Schedule).

PPS The accompanying dropdown list allows the number of frames

captured per second to be set. The pictures per second (pps) option allows either 6, 5, 2, 1, 0.5,

0.25 or 0.1 pps to be recorded.

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

Time’ or ‘1/2 Real Time’. To disable record, choose the ‘No Record’ option. Select ‘User Dened’ to use settings established in the Advanced

Prole Record menu. Quality The accompanying dropdown list allows the quality of recorded

images to be set. Select from Maximum, Very High, High,

Medium, or Low. Select User Dened to use settings established

in the Advance Prole Record menu.

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

Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page.

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Advanced Record

Menu View Switch to the Simple Prole Record menu.

Note: When Advanced Record settings have been changed, it is not possible access the Simple

Record menu until the newly congured Advanced Record settings have been applied. To do this, open the Record menu and select the ‘Save’ option. It will then be possible to return to the Prole Record menu and access Simple Record.

Days Recording Displays the record duration possible using the current

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

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

camera channel. Filter by Connected cameras are available to be sorted by the resolution,

select the resolution of cameras to be displayed and congured. Unset/Set/Override Normal Shows the recording prole used by the camera if no Timed

Schedules are applied and the camera is operating under Normal

(non Event) conditions. Refer to ‘Schedule’ for further information. Unset/Set/Override Event Shows the recording quality that will be used by the camera

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

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

‘Schedule’ for further information.

Note: Unset, Set and Override modes can be given more recognisable titles i.e. Day, Night,

Weekend via the Schedule menu (Record Settings->Schedule).

Comp Select image compression format (MPEG, JPEG). Res Select image resolution format (QCIF, CIF, 2CIF or 4CIF). Rate_kbps If MPEG4 is selected, the gure entered here will be the bit rate

allocated. A higher bit rate will provide better quality. MPEG bit

rates can be entered within the range of 45-2500K bits/second.

IMPORTANT: The bit rate allocation here will be limited to a maximum rate (limit dependent on

model). For 8 and 16 channel units, the limit is 2048 per camera. For 32 channel units, the limit is 1024 per camera.

Size If JPEG is selected, the gure entered here will be the size of the

JPEG transmitted (in Kbytes). JPEG le sizes can be congured

within the range of 5-45Kbytes. PPS Select the number of pictures recorded per second.

GOP If using MPEG4 recording, select the number of images

recorded within a GOP (Group of Pictures). A GOP consists of

an I-Frame (keyframe) and following P frames.

Note: The GOP is also the rewind interval and stop interval for MPEG recording playback.

Note: An MPEG I-frame is considerably larger than a P-frame. Therefore the lower the GOP ratio,

the higher the disk space required to store recorded images.

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Protect Video

This menu allows the unit to automatically protect and retain recorded data in the camera. 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.

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.

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

video list starting from a specic Time and Date. List To Date/Time This dialog box allows a search within the protected video list to

conclude at a specic Time and Date. Unprot all (Red) Select to unprotect all recorded video from the list Protect (Green) Select to protect recorded video for the chosen time period Unprotect (Yellow) Select to unprotect recorded video for the chosen time period Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page

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AoE

This menu allows conguration of the units ATA over Ethernet (AoE) function. AoE is a network protocol designed for simple high-performance access of storage devices over Ethernet networks. Importantly the external storage device must be located on the same network as the unit. AoE does not rely on network layers such as IP and TCP, making it non routable i.e. routers cannot be used to forward a packet across disparate networks. AoE packets can only travel within a single local Ethernet storage area network (adds a physical layer of security to the information). The stored video can only be accessed by plugging directly into an ethernet socket in the same LAN as the host. This means AoE cannot be accessed over the Internet or other IP networks, but makes AoE more lightweight (with less load on the host), easier to implement, provides a layer of inherent security, and offers higher performance.

Note: Refer to Viewer Menu->Copy Menu for guidance on exporting Event data via the unit’s

USB port.

IMPORTANT: An additional .ini le must be installed to make use of the AOE feature. Please

Note: Contact Dedicated Micros Technical support team (+ 44 (0) 845 600 9500) for details of

contact Dedicated Micros Technical support team (+ 44 (0) 845 600 9500) for guidance.

recommended AOE devices.

Logical Devices Connected AOE Devices - Any devices in this panel are being

used by the unit to store data. These can be freed by clicking on

the Release button.

Physical Devices Available AOE Devices - Any devices in this panel are available

init cong string This button will remove failed or powered down devices that had

FDISK This button will format the whole device, erasing all data previously

Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the current page.

the network. They can be added to the storage capability of this unit by ‘claiming’ the storage, using the ‘Claim’ button. Unavailable storage is listed as Owned. Claimed storage capacity requires formatting before it can be used.

previously been recognised and are no longer available.

available on it and setting it up for video data storage.

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Schedule

These menus allow the Timer Function names to be congured. The Timer Function 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. The mode will be set by the DVR that the camera is connected to.

When the unit is in Set or Unset mode, combine with different recording qualities and rates under normal and alarm conditions for a high degree of control in a range of situations.

The Setup page allows conguration of the schedule including naming the modes of operation and controlling when the unit changes between modes.

The RVRC page allows a user to temporarily switch the unit’s system state into set/unset/ override mode.

The Holiday & Weekend page 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).

Setup

The Setup page allows conguration of the schedule including naming the modes of operation and controlling when the unit changes between modes.

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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

the Mode/Title text boxes.

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/

Set), If required, select ‘Enable’ then choose a contact to be used in a specic zone as the Keyswitch.

Note: When the keyswitch setting is changed, it is necessary to save the menu before the

additional Keyswitch options can be displayed.

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Keyswitch Enabled

Enable N/O / N/C Select whether the Keyswitch is to be normally open or normally

closed.

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 keyswitching to alarm mode.

on An alarm contact can be used to trigger the keyswitch, use the

drop down to specify which contact the keyswitch is attached to.

in Use the drop down select which Alarm Zone the Keyswitch is

attached to.

Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the current page.

RVRC

This menu allows a user to temporarily switch the unit’s system state into set/unset/override mode. The user will be required to enter their name and also the intended override duration. This action will be logged.

Note: Refer to the Schedule menu for details of how to congure Set, Unset and Override modes:

Record Settings->Schedule.

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Current System Time The unit’s current date and time information will be displayed. This

will be logged with any override action.

Current PC Time The current date and time information of the PC currently being

used to view the webpages will be displayed. This will be logged with any override action.

Current system state The current system state will be displayed i.e. Set/Unset/Override.

Note: The system state names displayed here will depend on those entered via the Schedule

menu: Record Settings->Schedule.

Override duration (minutes) Enter a time period for the override procedure. After this time

period, the system state will return to that congured via the Schedule menu (for the current time).

Enter Your Name Enter your recognised user name. This will be logged. Force UNSET(Green) Select to switch to Unset mode. Force SET (Yellow) Select to switch to Set mode. Force OVERRIDE (Blue) Select to switch to Override mode. Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page.

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Holiday & Weekend

This menu allows the unit to be automatically switched to Override (Weekend) 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

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.

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

Override Select ‘Enable’ to activate the Override (Weekend) function. Set

mode will now be active for the dates outlined below.

Start Select a Start day and time for Override (Weekend) mode. End Select an End day and time for Override (Weekend) mode.

Note: Override mode will remain active until weekend is disabled.

Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the current page

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 Inputs page allows conguration of alarm channels. Up to 17 (on 8 and 16 input variants) alarm channels are available.

The Zone Inputs 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 Masked Camera Det(ection) page allows cameras to generate an alarm if ‘masked’ , based on a threshold contrast value and dwell time.

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

The Activity 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 Global Actions page allows the four onboard relay connections and global relay settings to be congured.

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Inputs

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

Number This identies which input is being congured. The 8 & 16 channel

unit supports 17 on-board alarms, the 4 channel model supports up to 5 on-board alarms. Additional modules can be added

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.

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.

Module The alarm contacts are connected via modules. Select the module

that the contact to be congured is in.

Contact Select the Contact within the selected module to congure it. 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.

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.

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 deactivated 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.

Relays (Green) Select to open the Alarm->Global Actions menu Status (Yellow) Select to open the System->Status->Alarm menu Zone in (Blue) Select to open the Alarm->Zone Input menu Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page

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Zone Inputs

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.

Entry Time 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 Time 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.

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

Zone Input Rules This determines which input(s) will trigger the zone alarm: Input This sets an input or system function as the primary alarm trigger.

Zone OR Input The Zone OR Input identies an alternative input that can also be

Zone AND Input

Zone NOT Input

Alarm 24Hr This option can be enabled for alarms that do not require change

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

Exit Route Zone This creates deferred alarms along a specied route while the

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

Entry Initiator This will trigger the entry timer if the system is set. A countdown

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.

Select from Alarms 1-32, 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).

used to trigger the zone alarm. This means an alarm trigger can be received on the Zone Alarm Input or the Zone OR Input for the zone to be activated.

The Zone AND Input identies that an alarm trigger needs to be received on both the Zone Alarm Input and the Zone AND Input for the zone to be activated and the alarm action to the automatically initiated.

The unit will only issue the alarm actions if the trigger is received on the zone alarm input and NOT on the Zone input.

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ny time and are to remain as programmed i.e. Panic Alarm. When

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

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

dard 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

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.

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

Video Alarm

1-16, Preset 1-16, Disk Low,

Enable in Unset (Day) 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 (Night) 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 (Weekend) 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.

Activity (Green) Select to open the Alarm->Activity menu Zone Act (Yellow) Select to open the Alarm->Zone Actions menu Alarm in (Blue) Select to open the Alarm->Inputs menu Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page

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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.

Zone Select a zone (alarm) to congure. Alarm Colour This displays the local alarm text in the selected colour and can

Cam Options (Yellow) Select to open the Zone Action Camera Conguration menu. Primary Camera This allows a camera to be assigned as the primary camera

Create Database Entry An alarm activation will be added to the database. The zone title

Play Audio It is possible to play associated audio upon zone alarm activation. Prole Change Select to enable the unit to switch from Normal to Event recording

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

Alarm Reporting This must be enabled to allow the unit to send an alarm

Switch Spot Monitor

be useful in prioritising alarms. Options available are Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Cyan and Magenta.

associated with the Alarm Zone. The primary camera will be displayed when an alarm in this zone is triggered.

will be used as part of the entry information.

following alarm zone activation.

email (if Email Reporting is selected).

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

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

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

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

Protect Alarm Images Enable Buzzer Select to activate the unit’s internal buzzer upon alarm receipt. 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

Alarm Relay Select to trigger an alarm relay following zone activation. Select

Relay Select a relay to automatically close on receipt of an alarm. 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

Play Audio Message Following a Zone alarm trigger, a specic audio message

IMPORTANT: Audio messages must be uploaded to the unit in mono 8k wav format only.

The following naming convention must be used: messageXX.wav i.e. message00.wav, message01.wav etc. An FTP client should be used to place the wav les in the following folder: \mdd0\messages folder .

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

Preset Camera Activate a telemetry camera to move to a preset position on

Preset Select the preset the activated telemetry camera (above) will

Cam Options (Yellow) Select to open the Zone Action Camera Conguration menu. Rem Report (Red) Select to open the Network->Remote Reporting menu Email (Green) Select to open the Network->Email menu Cam Options (Yellow) Select to open the Alarm->Zone Actions->Zone Action

Relays (Blue) Select to open the Alarm->Global Actions menu Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page

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

to ‘Alarm Settings->Activity Setup’ for further information. Alarm images can automatically be protected from being overwritten

preset position when an alarm is triggered.

‘Network->Email’ for further information.

the specic relay via the ‘Relay’ option.

snapshot is taken. This is used when the alarm relates to a PTZ camera which has to travel to a preset position.

can be played.

Main Monitor.

receipt of the alarm.

move to.

Conguration menu

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Zone Actions Camera

Zone Select a zone (alarm) to congure. 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.

Zone Act (Yellow) Select to open the Alarm->Zone Actions menu Relays (Blue) Select to open the Alarm->Global Actions menu Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page

Masked Cam Detection

The unit has the capability to identify if a video input has been covered (by hand, spray paint, etc.) to prevent video images being viewed and recorded. The Camera Masking option identies normal levels of contrast and uses them as a base line. It then compares these against a user dened minimum contrast level. If the video input goes below this user dened level an event is generated on the unit.

Simple Activation

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Simple/Zone Activation Select from ‘Simple’ or ‘Zone’ Activation. When ‘Zone Activation’

is selected, specic zone actions can be initiated on masking/ unmasking. Select Zone Activation for further options.

Camera Displays the camera number and camera title as congured on

the Camera Setup page.

On Enables or disables the feature on the camera. Dwell This is the delay the unit will wait before declaring the camera is

masked.

Threshold Denes the threshold the system uses to dene that a camera is

masked.

Contrast Denes the contrast threshold the system uses to dene

that a camera is masked. Different cameras have different characteristics, it will be necessary to adjust this gure to avoid false alarms.

Create Database Entry Select to add an entry to the database following activation. This

option is only available in Simple Activation.

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Zone Activation

On Mask Denes the Zone trigger that will be activated when the view is

On Clear Denes the Zone trigger that will be activated when the view is

masked.

unmasked.

Alarm Response Setup

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

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Video Alarm Pulse Ext The pulse extension extends the trigger period to avoid double

Channel Select the camera input for conguration from the drop down list. Copy To All Select to copy the current Activity Response settings to all

Detection Type

Note: The option is selected here will make that camera channel available for editing in the

relevant conguration menu i.e. if Activity is selected for Channel 1; this channel will be available for editing in the Activity Setup menu.

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

Note: When Activity to Trigger is set to ‘Zone’; the options detailed below are unavailable.

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

triggers of Activity occurring, i.e. If a second incident of Activity is received, after the rst alarm is nished but within this period, the unit will not create a new event.

camera channels. Each camera input can be congured for ‘Activity’ detection. To assign no

detection settings to the camera, select ‘None’

specic chosen responses from the options detailed below. Select ‘Zone’ to apply the Zone Input rules as congured in the Zone Input menu. Refer to ‘Zone Input’ for more information.

Event database.

following alarm activation.

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Alarm Reporting 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

Protect Alarm Images Select to automatically protect alarm images from

Alarm Relay Select to trigger an alarm relay following zone activation. Select

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

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

Enable in Unset This will enable Activity Detection when the unit is in Unset

Enable in Set This will enable Activity Detection when the unit is in Set

Enable in Override This will enable Activity Detection when the unit is in Override

Note: Unset, Set and Override modes can be given more recognisable titles i.e. Day, Night,

Weekend via the Schedule menu (Record Settings->Schedule).

Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page

This must be enabled for the unit to automatically connect on alarm.

this camera channel.

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

being overwritten.

the specic relay via the ‘Relay’ option.

email (if Email Reporting is selected).

connected Spot Monitor.

operation mode.

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