Dedicated Micros SD Excel Installation Manual
Installation Guide
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Whilst every attempt is made to ensure these manuals are accurate and current, Dedicated Micros reserve the right to alter or
modify the specication of the machine described herein without prejudice.
Features ........................................................................................... 4
Important Safeguards ....................................................................... 6
Installing the Unit .............................................................................. 8
Installation ...................................................................................... 10
Conguring the Unit ........................................................................ 18
Remote Control .............................................................................. 20
Main Menu ...................................................................................... 22
Navigating The Conguration Menus ............................................. 24
System Settings ............................................................................. 27
Display Settings .............................................................................. 53
Camera Settings ............................................................................. 64
Record Settings .............................................................................. 75
Schedule ........................................................................................ 86
Alarm Settings ...................................................................................... 89
Network Settings .......................................................................... 108
Features & Text ............................................................................ 124
Analytics & Third Party IP Cameras ............................................. 125
Installing An Advanced Feature License .......................................... 126
Archive ......................................................................................... 145
Oracle Dome Conguration .......................................................... 147
Unit Operation .............................................................................. 161
Operating the Viewer .................................................................... 162
Using the Optional Keyboards ...................................................... 185
Appendix A - Pinouts .................................................................... 189
Appendix B- Remote Control Codes ............................................ 190
Appendix C - User Activity Logging .............................................. 192
Appendix D -
Locate IP Address (Serial)
...................................... 193
Appendix E - Videolan VLC .......................................................... 194
Appendix F - Third Part IP Camera .............................................. 195
Appendix G - Monitor Output ........................................................ 196
Appendix I - Unit Specication ..................................................... 197
Appendix H - Status Pages .......................................................... 199
Contents
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Introduction
What is the…
SD Excel ?
The agship product in the SD Series, the SD Excel offers real-time, 4CIF/D1 recording per camera in a
premium enterprise hybrid DVR/NVR package that combines all the benets of a DVR with the feature set
of a high performance embedded NVR and offers multiple channels of IP and Analogue video, HDMI main
monitor support, on-board analytics, help videos and Oracle Dome conguration.
Powerful Hybrid DVR/NVR
The SD Excel is a true hybrid DVR/NVR. Offering up to 32 camera connections in a combination of
analogue or IP (including 3rd party IP cameras). Up to 16 analogue cameras can be connected, with the
balance of the 32 camera channels being made up by IP camera streams - even HD cameras.
REAL-TIME, 4CIF/D1 RECORDING PER CAMERA
Offering a blend of analogue and IP connections. Each camera can offer 4CIF/D1, real-time viewing,
recording and playback simultaneously.
PERFORMANCE BOOST WITH TURBO MODE
The latest generation SD Excel includes powerful new codecs and the Turbo Mode feature that ensures
maximum per camera performance. Enabling Turbo Mode can effectively double the units performance
allowing real-time recording at double the resolution simply with the press of a button.
For further information, please visit the website:
www.dedicatedmicros.com
or contact customer services in your region.
from Software version 6.6 (8.0052) M3UP
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Features
• 16 analog camera input options
• Telemetry support (Coax & Serial)
• All DVR functions fully supported by Keyboard/IR Remote Control/Front Panel
• Scalable recording settings
• MultiMode Recording - Dynamically-switchable resolution, record-rate & compression
(MPEG4/JPEG) per camera
• JPEG or MPEG-4 recording and transmission
• Up to 4TB of on-board storage
• HDMI monitor support
• I.P Camera support
• Web pages provide easy remote conguration
• Single, Picture in Picture and Multiway displays
• Live and playback viewing locally and over Ethernet
• Built in activity detection
• On-board Help videos
• Built in CD-R/DVD-R writer and USB ports for download of video archive to external
ash memory
• Point&go telemetry control and Absolute Positioning
• Alarm Inputs & Outputs
• Easy to use on-screen, colour coded soft keys
• Front panel interface
• Text support and text search features ideal for retail installations
• Optional external keyboard available
• Conguration via USB mouse and USB QWERTY keyboard
• BS8418 compliant
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 Conguration interface is displayed when the unit’s conguration screens are accessed locally
at the unit or remotely via a web browser. This unied system ensures that the installer is familiar with the
conguration screens irrespective of their location to the unit, minimising training and familiarisation time
and increasing the speed of installation and alteration.
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The Unit includes a unique colour-coded menu structure and on screen 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 IR Remote Control, whilst
control can also be conducted through an attached USB Mouse or supported Keyboard (DM/KBC1 / DM/
KBC2).
Point&go provides the user with easy to use, fast, accurate telemetry control via an attached monitor.
With no need for a telemetry keyboard, users are able to use Pan & Tilt control of a Dedicated Micros
Oracle Dome simply by clicking an area of the monitor. The camera will instantly respond, positioning the
selected area in the middle of the screen, ideal for tracking movement through a scene.
MAP
Users can now navigate around their CCTV installation using a graphical map. Selecting the relevant
camera from the map will instantly connect the user to that cameras image stream. With the ability to
load bespoke map images and oor plans to reect their installations, the Maps feature is ideal for quickly
identifying camera locations around a site or CCTV network.
Turbo Mode
Turbo mode allows video images from any analogue camera or 3rd Party IP recoded camera to be
recorded and streamed at the maximum possible rate without the need to congure individual settings.
Turbo mode must be set Globally and will result in MPEG record rates of 25pps@4CIF/2CIF/CIF/QCIF.
Design of the manual
The manual has three parts:
1. Installation Shows details of how to install the unit and connect external devices.
2. Conguration 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
efcient 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 qualied 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 sufcient 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 inbuilt 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 Ofce, 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, species that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
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CE Mark
If this product is marked with the CE symbol it indicates compliance with all applicable directives.
Directive 89/336/EEC.
A ‘Declaration of Conformity’ is held at Dedicated Micros Ltd.,
1200 Daresbury Park, Daresbury, Cheshire, WA4 4HS, UK.
Laser
The unit supports an integrated CD-R/DVD-R writer, the following are additional warnings associated with
installing and operating the CD-R/DVD-R writer, please pay particular attention to this information.
• Caution - Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specied herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
• To prevent exposure to laser emanations (harmful to the eyes), do not attempt to
disassemble this unit.
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Installing the Unit
Before you start
Check the contents of the box
The following items are included in the box:
Remove all items from the packaging and check the items listed below are present.
• SD Excel NVR (16 input)
• IR Remote Control
• Power Leads
• IR Extender Lead
• SD Excel Software/Documentation CD
• Mouse
• Rack Mounting brackets
• RS485 Telemetry Adaptor
• Quick Start Guide
If any of these items are missing please contact Dedicated Micros Technical Support team.
Note: Before installing the SD Excel DVR, carefully read all Safety Instructions and the following
information on where the unit should be located.
Choosing a location for installation
• The SD Excel is designed to be desk, shelf or rack mounted. Rack mounting brackets are
available as an optional accessory.
• Ensure the SD Excel 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. An IR Remote Control Extender is also available.
• 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).
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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 NVR (Recommended).
Quick Overview of SD Excel Record Settings
The SD Excel provides as default:
Consistent recording duration and smooth motion video per camera regardless of the number of cameras.
Default record settings at MPEG4 6.25pps (at 2CIF), JPEG 3pps (at 2CIF) and MultiMode recording at
MPEG4 6.25pps (at 2CIF), JPEG 6.25pps (at 2CIF).
Complete Flexibility
The advanced record menu can be used to congure individual cameras to suit specic requirements
e.g. Entry/Exit routes. Various storage sizes are available dependent on the combination of the number of
cameras, the storage options and record rates selected.
MultiMode Recording
The unit supports MultiMode recording, which is a storage technology developed by Dedicated Micros.
This offers the ability to set different recording rates, resolutions and compression formats across
scheduled, normal and alarm modes for each individual camera.
By varying the quality, bit rate and le size of the recorded images, the MultiMode function can increase
recording capabilities of the unit.
MultiMode offers:
Ability to set different recording resolutions.
Ability to set and switch MPEG or JPEG compression recording as required.
Ability to set PPS recording rate per camera.
Dynamically switchable resolution when switching from Normal to Event recording.
Dynamically switchable compression between MPEG4 and JPEG from Normal to
Event recording.
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Installation
Front Panel connections
Data
DVD-R Internal CD/DVD-R drive (located under hinged ap)
USB USB2.0 connector (located under hinged ap)
LED Green - Unit working normally
No LED - Power Failure
Live - Unit is in Live mode when lit.
Play -Unit is in Playback mode when lit.
Spot - Spot (MON B) monitor is being controlled
Record - Unit is recording video to the internal hard disk.
Rear Panel connections
Video
VID1 to VID16 75Ω BNC composite video input, 1V pk-pk with loop through 1V
available on 8 and 16 input variants
MON A 75Ω BNC composite monitor output, 1V pk-pk
MON B Spot Monitor output
MON A S Video Connection
HDMI High-Denition Multimedia Interface connector
Note: The position of the HDMI connector will vary dependent on model
Audio
Audio IN (Dual) RCA (phono) socket, 8KHz/16KHz/22KHz sampling 75Ω input
impedance, 1V pk-pk
Audio OUT (Dual) RCA (phono) socket, line level <100Ω output impedance,1V pk-pk
amplication required
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Data
SERIAL 1 RS-232 (3 wire & 9 wire)
SERIAL 2 RS-232 (3 wire & 9 wire)
SERIAL 3 (PTZ) RS-485 (2 wire & 4 wire)
SERIAL 4 (PTZ) RS-485 (2 wire & 4 wire)
USB 2x USB2.0 connectors
IR Infra-Red Input connector for IR Remote Control Extender
NET RJ45 Ethernet network connector, 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet Network
KBD RJ12 connector for use with Dedicated Micros telemetry
keyboards (KBC1, KBC2)
EXP RJ12 expansion port for future use
SATA E-Sata port available for storage expansion
Alarms and relays
ALARMS IN Via 25-way (female) D Type 24V 200mA
20 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
RELAYS Via 9-way (female) D Type rated at 24V 200mA
4 onboard light duty relay output (500mA@ 12V-48V Max)
Power
POWER IEC mains power socket & switch
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Installing the SD Excel Unit
This procedure shows the sixteen camera input version.
Step 1 - Connecting to the Network
USB
NET 1
VID 1 VID 2 VID 3
VID 13
VID 8
VID 6VID 4 VID 5 VID 7 VID 9 VID 10 VID 12VID 11 VID 14 VID 15
POWER
IR
MON A
AUDIO
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
ALARMS
IR
EXP
KBD
RELAYS
HDMI
B
VID 16
B
AUDIO
IN
OUT
OUT
A
B
SERIAL 2
SERIAL 3 PT
Z
SERIAL 1
SERIAL 4 PTZ
SATA
The unit supports a 10/100 Mbps auto-detecting network port to allow connection to a normal switch.
Step 2 - Connecting Video
1
VID 1 VID 2 VID 3
VID 13
VID 8
VID 6VID 4 VID 5 VID 7
VID 9 VID 10 VID 12VID 11 VID 14 VID 15
POWER
IR
MON A
AUDIO
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
ALARMS
IR
EXP
KBD
RELAYS
HDMI
B
VID 16
B
AUDIO
IN
OUT
OUT
A
B
SERIAL 2
SERIAL 3 PTZ
SERIAL 1
SERIAL 4 PTZ
SATA
The SD Excel supports up to 16 connected analog Video Inputs (dependent on model) via the 75Ω BNC
connectors. Connect cameras to the video inputs, starting from input 1.
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Step 3 - Monitor
VID 13
VID 8
VID 6
VID 7 VID 9 VID 10 VID 12VID 11 VID 14 VID 15
POWER
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
ALARMS
IR
EXP
KBD
RELAYS
HDMI
B
VID 16
B
The unit supports a main monitor via ‘HDMI 1’ and BNC ‘A’. A spot monitor can be connected via BNC ‘B’.
The unit will boot up in SAFE mode. This allows viewing on both composite and HDMI (if HDMI is
connected during BOOT UP).
Important: Safe mode is suboptimal, and an appropriate display setting should be congured in the
Viewer Defaults Conguration pages.
Step 4 - Connecting Audio
USB
NET 1
VID 1 VID 2 VID 3
VID 13
VID 8
VID 6
VID 4 VID 5
VID 7 VID 9 VID 10 VID 12VID 11 VID 14 VID 15
POWER
IR
MON A
AUDIO
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
ALARMS
IR
EXP
KBD
RELAYS
HDMI
B
VID 16
B
AUDIO
IN
OUT
OUT
A
B
SERIAL 2
SERIAL 3 PTZ
SERIAL 1
SERIAL 4 PTZ
SATA
The SD Excel 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 congured as a challenge output or as a replay output.
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Step 5 - Relays
VID 13
VID 8
VID 7 VID 9 VID 10 VID 12VID 11 VID 14 VID 15
POWER
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
RELAYS
HDMI
B
VID 16
B
RELAYS
Pin 1 Relay 1 Signal
Pin 2 Relay 2 Signal
Pin 3 Relay 3 Signal
Pin 4 Relay 4 Signal
Pin 5
Pin 9
Relay 4 Signal
Pin 8
Relay 3 Signal
Pin 7
Relay 2 Signal
Pin 6
Relay 1 Signal
View on
rear of
unit
Note: HDMI shown removed.
The SD Excel supports up to four 24V 200mA relays.
Relay Connector
Pins Connection
1 & 6 Relay 1 signal
2 & 7 Relay 2 signal
3 & 8 Relay 3 signal
4 & 9 Relay 4 signal
Step 6 - Alarms
VID 13VID 6VID 4 VID 5 VID 7 VID 9 VID 15
POWER
B
B
B
B
ALARMS
IR
HDMI
VID 16
View on
rear of
unit
VID 9
V
rear of
unit
V
Pin 2 DTX
Pin 4 DTX
Pin 6 DTX
Pin 8 DTX
Pin 10 DTX
Pin 12 DTX
Pin 1 DTX
Pin 3 DTX
Pin 5 DTX
Pin 7 DTX
Pin 9 DTX
Pin 11 DTX
Pin 13 DTX
Pin 25 Earth
Pin 23 Earth
Pin 21 Earth
Pin 19 DTX
Pin 17 DTX
Pin 15 DTX
Pin 24 Earth
Pin 22 Earth
Pin 20 DTX
Pin 18 DTX
Pin 16 DTX
Pin 14 DTX
ALARMS
The SD Excel supports 20 normally open/closed tamper proof alarm inputs, or one Global keyswitch
input with camera specic inputs congurable as entry/exit alarms. The alarms support tamper proof
detection using 1k in line and 5K end of line resistance. The unit detects short circuit, open circuit and
contact closure. This functionality is part of the advanced alarms supported on NetVu Connected products
and includes features required for Central Monitoring. It is compatible with the British Standard BS8418.
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Relay Connector
Pin Alarm Input Connection
1 - 20 1-20
21-25 Earth Common
End Of Line Circuitry
The following describes the EOL tamper alarms circuitry needed when EOL has been congured. There
should be two resistive values within the tamper alarm circuitry. These must be located inside the alarm
device (furthest point from the unit).
The alarm state could be Normally Open or Normally closed however the tamper states are the same for
both settings.
Open, the resistive value is 6.8K ohms (1K + 5.6K).
Closed, the resistive value is 1K ohms, as the circuit does not see the 5.6K ohm resistor.
Open Circuit Tamper, the resistive value is innity as the circuit has been cut and
therefore is ‘open’.
Short Circuit Tamper, the resistive value is 0 Ohms.
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Step 7 - Connecting Serial Ports
Serial ports have three main uses:
1. Connecting twisted pair telemetry for PTZ cameras.
2. Providing text data recorded with the video e.g. Point of Sale.
3. Debug operations.
Note: Telemetry cameras should be connected to Serial 3 and 4. Text data can be retrieved from any
serial port.
RS232
RS485
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Step 8 - Connecting a Keyboard
The SD Excel supports Dedicated Micro keyboards DM/KBC1 and DM/KBC2. Connect either of these
keyboards via the KBD connector on the rear panel.
Note: Refer to the Unit Operation section of this manual for further guidance regarding the supported
keyboards.
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Step 9 - Connecting DM Oracle, 2060 & 2040 Domes
A DM Oracle, 2040 or 2060 Dome can be connected via either co-axial telemetry or RS485 twisted pair. If
using co-axial the address switches should be set as:
Blue switch - F
Yellow switch - D
If the dome is being connected using RS485, the dome address should be set according to the camera
number of the SD Excel.
Pin connections for RS485 connection to a Dennard dome on serial port 3/4 are:
Dome Cable SD Excel Serial Connector
Yellow 1 TX+
Green 9 TX-
Step 10 - Connecting Power
VID 13
VID 12
VID 14 VID 15
POWER
B
B
B
B
S
IR
RELAYS
HDMI
B
VID 16
B
The SD Excel has an internal power supply unit. Connect the mains lead 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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Conguring the Unit
The unit can be congured 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
The Conguration pages can be displayed on a local monitor.
When connected, press the MENU button on the IR Remote Control.
Note: If the IR Remote Control does not open the conguration menus, press the DVR button to make
sure it is in DVR mode, then press the MENU button again.
Accessing the menus on a PC web browser
Locating the Unit IP address
The IP address of the unit is required to access the webpages. It can be identied from the conguration
menu pages using the local monitor, press the MENU button on the IR Remote Control and navigate to
the System Settings->System menu to nd the DHCP assigned IP address.
Note: The unit can be installed in a DHCP network environment where an IP address, subnet mask and
default gateway will automatically be allocated from the network DHCP Server (DHCP is enabled
by default).
Note: If a DNS (Domain Name Server) address is not to be used, it is strongly advised that a xed IP
address be assigned (a DHCP assigned address can change without notication i.e. following
power failure).
A xed IP address can be assigned via the Network Settings->Network menu.
For information on locating the unit’s IP address via a PC and serial port connection, refer to Appendix C.
Default DNS Address
It is recommended that a DNS (Domain Name Server) address be congured. Assigning a recognisable
name can help a remote user to locate the unit.
If no System name is allocated to the unit, the default DNS address will be:
machine serial number.yourdomain.com
• <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.
Note: To activate an assigned DNS address, it will be necessary to reboot the unit. The unit can be
rebooted via System -> Maintain-> Reset.
IMPORTANT: To set the time and date on the unit, navigate to System Settings->Time and Date.
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Accessing the Conguration Webpages
The unit can be congured using the webpages. To access these:
1. Launch Internet Explorer (or similar web browser package).
2. Type the URL for the unit (IP or DNS address).
3. The Opening menu page will be displayed.
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Remote Control
The IR Remote Control offers all the control functionality required to navigate the menus.
Note: Not all buttons on the IR Remote Control are relevant for the Unit.
Key Button
Switches the Remote Control to ‘TV’
mode and sends codes understood by
common TV sets.
Switches the Remote Control to ‘DVR’
mode. Note the DVR mode is the
default mode of operation.
Toggle the speed of PTZ camera
movement (two speeds available).
Use the Zoom button to zoom in/out
with a selected camera. Also used to
zoom (x2) into Live or Playback images.
This button will change the Zoom Keys
operation to focus or iris functions
(when available).
Use this button to cycle through
available cameras.
This button should be pressed (followed
by a numeric entry) to carry out auxiliary
actions on a PTZ camera.
Press the Menu button to enter the
Conguration menus.
Press the Exit button to exit the
Conguration menus.
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Use the Directional and OK buttons to navigate through the
menu screens and accept changes. Also use for PTZ telemetry control
of cameras.
Use the Softkeys (Red, Green, Yellow, Purple) to directly access the
corresponding function displayed on the menu screen.
The Number pad should be used to select specic 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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Main Menu
When rst accessing the unit, the main menu will be displayed. This menu allows access to the
Conguration 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 Conguration menu tab to access the unit’s Conguration menus, refer to ‘Navigating the
Conguration Menus’ for further guidance.
Select the Event Search tab to access the unit’s Event Search function, refer to ‘Event Search’ for further
guidance.
Note: The ‘Event Search’ option will only be displayed if ‘Enable Event Search’ is selected in the
‘Features’ menu: System Settings->Features.
Select the Viewer menu tab to access the unit’s Viewer function, refer to ‘Unit Operation’ for information
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 that 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 Conguration and Viewer menus
remotely.
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IMPORTANT: By default, Usernames and Passwords are NOT required to access any of the menus.
Usernames and Passwords can be added to regulate access to the Conguration and
Viewer menus, refer to the ‘Console Settings-> User Accounts’ menu for information on
establishing Usernames and Passwords.
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Navigating The Conguration Menus
The menu tree provides access to the conguration menus.
The conguration 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.
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Using the IR Remote Control
Press the MENU button to access conguration 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 on 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 Conguration 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.
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 Exit button to leave the Conguration pages and open the Viewer menu.
Use the colour bar buttons (Red, Green, Yellow, Blue and Purple) to directly access the
corresponding function displayed on the menu screen i.e. red button to select the red option.
When viewing recorded images, use the Playback buttons (Play, Stop, Fast Forward and Rewind) to
navigate the images.
Use the Goto button to display the Goto menu. This menu can be used to display recorded images from a
specic date/time. Refer to Unit Operation->GoTo Menu for further information.
Use the Copy button to display the Copy menu. This menu can be used to copy recorded images to a
connected USB device or disc. Refer to Unit Operation->Copy Menu for further information.
Use the Live button to switch to display live images from a camera when viewing recorded images from
the same camera.
Use the Menu button to display the conguration menus.
Note: See below for information on entering alpha-numeric data.
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Entering Alpha-Numeric Data via a Local Monitor
Numeric or text data is entered using the on-screen Virtual Keyboard (Arrow Key Editor).
To display the Virtual Keyboard, navigate to the relevant text input box using the Directional buttons
and double press the OK button twice on the IR Remote Control or Front Panel Interface. The Virtual
Keyboard is displayed.
Use the Directional buttons to move between characters, use the OK button to select a character. Select
‘Submit’ to enter details, press ‘Cancel’ to exit without entering any text.
Alpha-numeric data can also be entered in either upper or lower case format by ‘multi-tapping’ a relevant
button. For example, with the cursor located in the text entry window of the Virtual Keyboard, repeatedly
tap button ‘2’ to cycle through the following characters: 2,A,a,B,b,C,c,2 etc.
To select one of these characters, simply stop tapping the button when the chosen character is displayed.
The cursor will then progress, ready for the next character entry.
Note: A USB Keyboard (not supplied) can be connected via one of the USB ports on the unit. The USB
Keyboard can then be used to enter alpha-numeric data via the local menus.
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 Keyboard (DM/KBC1 & DM/KBC2)
The unit can also be controlled using an optional Dedicated Micros keyboard. 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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System Settings
The menus under the System Settings heading allow the unit’s core settings to be viewed, changed and
the system software upgraded.
The Attributes 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 four serial ports to be individually congured for one of a range
of operations, including EPOS, debug, PPP and telemetry.
The Audio page shows the settings available for each of the audio channels and allows conguration 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 conguration 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
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This menu shows the general information about the unit including the version of software installed, the
unit’s serial number and the allocated DHCP IP address.
Product Descriptor Details the product model.
Serial Number Identies the serial number of the specic unit.
PCB Serial Number Displays the PCB (Printed Circuit Board) serial number of the unit.
Product Code Displays a code identifying the unit’s specication.
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).
Video Standard Displays the video standard adopted by the unit i.e. PAL, NTSC.
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 at 4CIF, 2CIF and CIF.
Video Storage Gbytes Highlights the available video storage capacity in Gigabytes.
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.
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Software (Red) Select this option to display installed software information
(see below).
Time/Date (Green) Select to open the System->Time and Date page.
Accounts (Yellow) Select to open the Display->User Accounts page.
Network (Blue) Select to open the Network->Network page.
Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page.
Software Menu
Software Revision This identies the version of software the unit is running.
Codec Revision This identies the codec version the unit is running.
Webpage Revision This identies the webpage version the unit is running.
Framestore Revision This identies the Framestore Revision the unit is running.
PC Apps Revision This identies the revision archive of the Viewer and associated PC
Apps software.
Boot Software Rev. Displays the infrastructure componentry software revision.
Help Videos Rev. This identies the version of Help Videos installed on the unit.
Note: Refer to ‘Go To Viewer->Help Videos’ for guidance on viewing the embedded Help Videos.
Telem PIC Rev. This identies the version of the Telemetry control device installed on
the unit.
Applet Version This identies 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).
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System (Red) Select this option to return to the System menu.
About (Blue) Select to open the Status->About page.
Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page.
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