Dedicated Micros Pick-a-point User Manual

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Pick-a-Point

User Guide

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Table of Contents

Overview 3

Notes for User 3

Workstation CPU Screen Layout

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Menu Bar 4

Map Window 5

Multi-Screens 7

Start/Stop Sequence 8

Set Time/Date

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DVR Search and Playback 9

Download / Copy Video 1

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Event List 1

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Observed Events 13

Logging an event 1

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Replaying an event 1

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Site List 1

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Description 1

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Manager Menus 1

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Setting up Sequences 1

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Basic Configuration 1

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Connections at the rear of the unit 1

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Packing List 19

Logging on 19

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Overview

Pick-a-Point is a dedicated IP keyboard solution
with joystick control that is designed to replicate the
traditional analogue matrix, offering digital reliability
and retrieval speed. Integration with existing analogue
systems is seamless, giving the station control over all
servers, domes, DVR’s and cameras.

It can operate as an additional control point on an
existing Pick-a-Point system, or work standalone to
provide composite viewing and control of any Dedicated
Micros NetVu Connected Server, DVR or IP Camera.

The keyboard and joystick control offer a familiar
environment for operators, eliminating the retraining
requirement associated with PC based systems. The
integrated touch screen keyboard provides intuitive
camera selection and joystick telemetry control,
removing the need for a QWERTY keyboard.

The powerful graphical user interface allows quick
navigation of the menus and access to sites. Operators
can simply pick and click cameras to view the required
images. The bespoke system, with customer specific
maps installed, is designed as a turnkey solution to
meet the exact operational requirements.

The system is configured and commissioned on site by a Dedicated Micros technician or appointed individual.
Custom maps are added to suit the users requirements, offering a graphical representation of the sites being
monitored. Camera icons and hotspots included in the map aid the operators, by simplifying camera selection
and system navigation.

Combined with Dedicated Micros’ world leading NetVu Connected technology, the Pick-a-Point system offers a
powerful networked monitoring solution.

More information is available from the Dedicated Micros Website.

Go to

www.dedicatedmicros.co.uk

Notes for User

• Cameras can be selected directly from the map or by selecting the camera number from the Matrix
keyboard.

• The Pick-a-Point system can handle any number of cameras and monitors. Connection is limited by the
practical capability of a single operator to monitor all the connected sites.

• Hover over the camera on the map to see the IP address of the Server.

• Multiscreen option will give a Quad screen display.

• There is built in support for the listed Mouse and CD writer. Before connecting an alternative, please
contact Dedicated Micros’ Technical Service department for advice.

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Workstation CPU Screen Layout

The workstation screen is divided into two sections pictured below.

The menu bar is displayed across the top of the screen, with the map window below.

Menu Bar

The menu bar at the top of the screen allows access to the available menus. These will change according to
the log in used. The menu bar, shown below, is what a user will have available. A description of each button
function is listed below.

Menu Bar

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13

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User Button Functions

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Displays the key number selection from the keypad.

2 Displays the currently selected system camera number.

3 Opens the ‘Log Off’ system window (see Logging On and Off).

4 Returns the display to the top level map.

5 Opens the ‘Multi Screen’ window (see Multi-Screens).

6 Starts or stops a sequence on the currently selected monitor (see

Sequences).

7 Allows the operator to set the workstation time and date (see Setting The

Time And Date)

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8 Opens the DVR search and playback window (see DVR Search /

Playback).

9 Logs / recalls a time, date and camera number when a suspicious event

occurred (see Observed Events).

10 If an MPEG-4 or MJPEG video source has been selected, there will be an

option to dynamically switch the view between JPEG and MPEG modes.
The button will display the alternative option. The current feed will be
shown on the monitor.

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Displays a list of sites / map levels (see Site list).

12 Allows the monitor selection to be changed (see Changing monitors).

13 Displays program version information.

Map Window

The map window shows a plan for the site under observation. These maps have been loaded as part of the
initial configuration process by the integrator and give the operator information on the location of the cameras,
to enable efficient and quick tracking and operation.

The icons represent the different cameras that are linked to them. When a camera is selected onscreen, it
will be displayed on the monitor currently under control. Refer to the Tcommand Keyboard manual for more

information on selecting cameras and monitors.

Available icons

Dome Camera Camera Selected Camera

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Backup Pick-a-Point keyboard

If the connection to the Pick-a-point keyboard is lost, an onscreen version (shown below) will automatically
appear. This can be dragged to any position on the monitor. It will disappear once the connection to the
keyboard has been re-established.

The on-screen keyboard offers telemetry control via the joystick on the right, and the ability to control zoom, iris
and focus.

Logging On and Off

To log off;

1) Touch or click on the ‘Log Off’ button on the menu bar. The Log Off window will appear.

2) Enter the four digit pin code (9999).

3) The ‘Logged Off’ window will be displayed.

To log on;

1) Touch or click on the red area and the ‘Log On’ button on the menu bar.

2) Enter the appropriate four digit PIN code.

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Multi-Screens

The ‘Multi Screens’ button allows the currently selected monitor to placed into a quad. This enables 4 images
to be displayed on a single monitor.

1) Use the ‘Monitors’ drop down menu to select which monitor will show the multi screen display.

2) Use the drop down menu under ‘Screen Type’

to select the display as quad (4 way) screen.

3) Cameras can now be dragged from the camera list into the viewing frames. Select a camera from the list
in the left window and ‘drag and drop’ into the appropriate frame.

This menu can also be used to assign a camera to a monitor in full screen mode.

1) Use the ‘Monitors’ drop down menu to select which monitor will show the full screen display.

2) Use the drop down menu under ‘Screen Type’

to select the display as Full Screen.

3) Cameras can now be dragged from the camera list into the viewing frame.

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Start/Stop Sequence

To start a sequence;

1) Select the required monitor (see Changing monitors).

2) Touch or click the ‘Start / Stop Sequence’ button.

The button for the monitor being sequenced will display an ‘S’ next to the monitor number.

3) Touch or click the button again to stop the sequence.

Set Time/Date

To adjust the workstation time and date, click or touch the ‘Set Time / Date’ button on the menu bar. The
window shown below will be displayed.

1) Click on or touch the plus and minus symbols next to the hours, minutes or seconds to adjust the time.
Click ‘Update Time’ to save the changes.

2) Click on the drop down menu next to the date to display the calender. Select the correct date and close
the window. Click ‘Update Date’ to save the changes.

3) Click or touch

‘Close’ to close the window.