Dedicated Micros SD Range Installation And Operation Manual

SD Range
Installation and Operation 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 specication of the machine described herein without prejudice.
Contents
Introduction ........................................................................... 3
Features ............................................................................... 4
Important Safeguards ........................................................... 6
Installing the Unit .................................................................. 8
Installation .......................................................................... 10
Conguring the Unit ............................................................ 19
Remote Control .................................................................. 21
Main Menu .......................................................................... 23
Navigating The Conguration Menus ................................. 24
System Settings.................................................................. 27
Display Settings .................................................................. 40
Camera Settings ................................................................. 46
Record Settings ..................................................................50
Alarm Settings ......................................................................... 58
Network Settings ................................................................ 71
Text .....................................................................................79
Oracle Dome Conguration ................................................84
Unit Operation .................................................................... 94
Appendix A........................................................................ 110
Appendix B ........................................................................111
Appendix C ....................................................................... 113
Appendix D ...................................................................... 114
Appendix E ....................................................................... 115
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Introduction
What is …
SD Range ?
A comprehensive, digital recording solution, the SD Range allows customers to improve the functionality of their CCTV solution without increasing their budget.Offering either JPEG or MPEG-4 recording at scalable quality settings in PAL or NTSC format, the SD Range provides the user with both high quality video images and minimum storage consumption.
Available with either 4, 8, 12, 16 or 32 camera inputs and offering telemetry control, the SD range has built in Alarm functionality and onboard Activity detection software. The MultiMode recording feature enables different recording rates, resolutions and compression formats to be set across scheduled, normal, and alarm modes for each individual camera.
Its size and design enables it to be an ideal desktop solution, a perfect replacement for an existing
VCR/Mux installation, or an outstanding rst-time CCTV solution.
The user interface has a colour coded ‘Softkey’ interface and the conguration menus are common
to both the local monitor and web interface, making for easy set-up and operation.
The SD Range includes both an integrated CD-R Writer and USB ports for video archiving. The unit also offers integrated text support, allowing users to connect with cash registers in retail applications to monitor Point Of Sale (POS) locations. Capturing and associating video with the relevant text information allows the user to search video footage by time, event, and text data to provide evidence
of fraud or to aid identication of regular offenders.
Among the many other features included as standard on the SD Range are; multiway display, picture in picture viewing, remote monitoring using NetVu ObserVer, which uses DM’s unique TransCoding
capabillities to provide uent live and replay images, plus Dedicated Micros’ trademark plug and play
set-up with a user-friendly interface to keep installation and operator training to a minimum.
With telemetry control of up to 32 cameras, including coax telemetry, control of dome cameras, audio recording and activity detection. The SD Range is the ideal product for single site and small to medium sized businesses wishing to deploy a fully functional digital recording solution.
For further information, please visit the website:
www.dedicatedmicros.com
or contact customer services in your region.
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Features
4, 8, 12, 16 or 32 camera input options
Field serviceable hard drives
Telemetry support (Coax & Serial)
All DVR functions fully supported by Keyboard/IR Remote Control
Scalable recording settings
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
JPEG or MPEG-4 recording and transmission
Built in CD-R writer and USB ports for download of video archive to external ash
memory
Web pages provide easy remote conguration
Alarm Inputs & Outputs
Easy to use on-screen, colour coded soft keys
BS8418 compliant
Text support and text search features ideal for retail installations
Optional external keyboard available
Conguration via USB mouse and USB QWERTY keyboard.
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 IR Remote Control, whilst control can also be conducted through an attached USB Mouse or supported Keyboard (DM/KBC1 / DM/KBC2).
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Design of the manual
The manual has three parts:
1. Installation Shows details of how to install the unit and connect external devices.
2. Conguration Shows details of the unit’s menus.
3. Operation Shows quick reference details on how to control the unit.
The order and layout of these pages has been designed to help the setup process. It is recommended that the menus are edited sequentially (as they appear on the page), to enable accurate, easy and efcient setup.
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Important Safeguards
Read Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated.
Power Sources
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 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 Ofce, Washington, DC20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.
This reminder is provided to call the CCTV system installer’s attention to Art. 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, species that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
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CE Mark
If this product is marked with the CE symbol it indicates compliance with all applicable directives.
Directive 89/336/EEC.
A ‘Declaration of Conformity’ is held at Dedicated Micros Ltd.,
1200 Daresbury Park, Daresbury, Cheshire, WA4 4HS, UK.
Laser
The unit supports an integrated CD writer, the following are additional warnings associated with installing and operating the CD writer, please pay particular attention to this information.
• Caution - Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specied herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
• To prevent exposure to laser emanations (harmful to the eyes), do not attempt to
disassemble this unit.
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Installing the Unit
Before you start
Check the contents of the box
The following items are included in the box:
Remove all items from the packaging and check the items listed below are present.
SD DVR (either 4, 8, 12, 16 or 32 input)
IR Remote Control (x 2)
IR Remote Control Extender
Power Leads
SD Range Software CD
QuIck Start Guide
If any of these items are missing please contact Dedicated Micros Technical Support team.
Note: Before installing the SD DVR, carefully read all Safety Instructions and the following
information on where the unit should be located.
Choosing a location for installation
The SD is designed to be desk, shelf or rack mounted. Rack mounting brackets are available as an optional accessory.
Ensure the SD 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).
Electrical Connections
Please ensure the following are available and have been tested prior to the installation:
Mains point
Network point
Network cable
Active video signals i.e. at least one working camera feed
PC with CD ROM drive and connection to the same network as the DVR (Recommended).
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Quick Overview Of Default SD Record Settings
SD 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.
The product range has Normal, Medium and Low record rate models.
Normal
Continuous 5pps MPEG4 recording on all cameras, on all channel variants (default out of the box).
Medium
Continuous 2pps MPEG4 recording on all cameras, on all channel variants (default out of the box)
Low
Continuous 1pps MPEG4 recording on all cameras, on all channel variants (default out of the box)
Complete Flexibility
The picture quality can be increased if less than 30 or 60 days standard recording is required.
The advanced record menu can be used to congure individual cameras to suit specic requirements e.g. Entry/Exit routes. Various storage sizes are available dependant on the combination of the number of cameras, the 30 or 60 day storage options, and the Normal, Medium and Low record rates selected.
With Global record rates of up to 100pps (PAL) and 120pps (NTSC), the SD Range offers recording of up to 5pps on each camera, out of the box, at a record duration of 7, 14, 30 or 60 days (the default is 14 or 30 days depending on variant).
Note:
It is the Installer/Owner’s responsibilty to ensure that the record duration is set to the necessary requirements of the application.
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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Front Panel connections
Data
CD/DVR Internal CD/DVR drive USB USB2.0 connector IR Infra-Red receiver for use with Remote Control Socket Can be used to connect an external IR receiver to replace the
internal unit
LED Four LEDs show the unit status Green - Unit working normally Flash Orange - IR being received Solid Red - Unit working but outside normal parameters Flashing Red - System not operational (i.e. in boot up) No LED - Power Failure
Rear Panel connections
32 Input model
16/12/8/4 Input model
IMPORTANT: Depending on the input variant, not all video connections will be active i.e. for the
12 input model, only video inputs 1-12 will be available.
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4 Input model
REARPANELDWGSERVER.EPS
Video
VID1 to VID4/VID8/VID12 /VID16/ VID32 75Ω BNC composite video inputs 1V pk-pk (with loop through
available on 4, 8, 12 and 16 input variants)
MON A 75Ω BNC composite monitor output, 1V pk-pk
MON B Spot Monitor output MON A S Video ConnectionmonioonitoO
Audio
Audio IN RCA (phono) socket, 8KHz/16KHz/22KHz sampling 75Ω input
impedance, 1V pk-pk
Audio OUT RCA (phono) socket, line level <100Ω output impedance,1V pk-
pk amplication required
Note:
The 32 input model has two Audio IN / Audio OUT connections.
Data
SER 1 RS-232 (3 wire & 9 wire) SER 2 RS-232 (3 wire & 9 wire) SER 3 PTZ RS-485 (2 wire & 4 wire) or RS232 (3 wire) SER 4 PTZ RS-485 (2 wire & 4 wire) or RS232 (3 wire) USB 2x USB2.0 connectors NET RJ45 Ethernet network connector, 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet Network KBD RJ12 connector for use with KBC01 or KBC02 telemetry keyboards EXP RJ12 expansion port for future use SATA 1 x E-Sata port available for storage expansion*
Note: There is no SATA connection on the rear panel of the SD4
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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. 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 socket
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Installing the SD Unit
This procedure shows the sixteen camera input version.
Step 1 Connecting Video
The SD supports up to 4, 8, 12, 16 or 32 connected Video Inputs (dependant on model) via the 75Ω BNC connectors. Connect cameras to the video inputs, starting from input 1.
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Step 2 Monitor
The SD supports a main monitor via BNC ‘A’ and a spot monitor via BNC labelled ‘B’.
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Step 3 Connecting Audio
The SD 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 ouptut can be congured as a challenge output or as a replay output.
Step 4 Connecting to the Network
The unit supports a 10/100Mbps auto-detecting network port. Use a CAT5 cable to connect the unit to the network.
By default the unit is congured for DHCP i.e. the unit is automatically allocated an IP address from a network DHCP server.
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DHCP works by assigning an IP address at initial connection to the network. It is possible however that this IP address can change without notication i.e. following power failure. It is therefore recommended that the unit be allocated a xed IP address. A xed IP address can be assigned via the Conguration Menu pages:Network Settings->Network->IP Address.
When the unit is powered up, the network address can be found by viewing on a local monitor and navigating to Conguration Menu pages:System Settings->System->IP Address.
Refer to ‘Conguring The Unit’ for further guidance on locating the unit’s IP address and for details of the default DNS (Domain Name Server) address.
DNS (Dynamic Name Servers) is supported and therefore the unit can be assigned a name. This removes the need for the unit to have a xed IP address and makes it easier for a remote user to locate.
Step 5 Relays
The SD 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
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The SD supports 17 normally open/closed tamper proof alarm inputs via the back panel, or one Global keyswitch input with camera specic inputs congurable as entry/exit alarms. The alarms support tamper proof detection using 1k in line and 5K end of line resistance. The SD detects short circuit, open circuit and contact closure. This functionality is part of the advanced alarms
supported on NetVu Connected products and included features required for Central Monitoring
and is compatible with the British Standard BS8418.
Relay Connector
Pin Alarm Input Connection 1 - 17 1-17 18-25 Earth Common
End Of Line Circuitry
The following describes the EOL tamper alarms circuitry needed when EOL has been congured. 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 innity 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 supports Dedicated Micro keyboards DM/KBC1 and DM/KBC2. Connect either of these keyboards via the KBD connector socket 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 (1-32).
Pin connections for RS485 connection to a Dennard dome on serial port 3/4 are:
Dome Cable SD Serial Connector
Yellow 1 TX+
Green 9 TX-
Step 10 Connecting Power
The SD 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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Conguring the Unit
The unit can be congured either on the local monitor or over the network using a PC with Internet
Explorer or similar browser. Both have near identical menu interfaces.
Accessing the menus on a local monitor
1. The Conguration pages can be displayed on a local monitor (connected to BNC Connector Mon A on the rear of the unit). When connected, press the MENU button on the IR Remote Control.
Note: If the IR Remote Control does not open the conguration menus, press the DVR button to
make sure it is in DVR mode, then press the MENU button again.
Accessing the menus on a PC web browser
Locating the Unit IP address
The IP address of the unit is required to access the webpages. It can be identied from the conguration menu pages using the local monitor, press the MENU button on the IR Remote Control and navigate to the System Settings->System menu to nd the DHCP assigned IP address.
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 notication i.e.
following power failure).
A xed IP address can be assigned via the Network Settings->Network menu.
For information on locating the unit’s IP address via a PC and serial port connection, refer to Appendix D.
Default DNS Address
It is recommended that a DNS (Domain Name Server) address be congured. Assigning a
recognisable name can help a remote user to locate the unit.
If no System name is allocated to the unit, the default DNS address will be:
machine serial number.yourdomain.com
<machine serial number> is displayed in the System menu page and also on the underside of
the unit.
<yourdomain> is the name assigned to your
DNS network. The default DNS address can be renamed via the Network Settings->Network menu. Following renaming, the DNS address will be:
yourname.yourdomain.com
’ yourname‘ is the name assigned via the
Network menu.
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.
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Accessing the Conguration Webpages
The unit can be congured 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: To use the IR Remote Control, the Remote IR Extender must be connected to the IR
socket on the unit. Not all buttons on the IR Remote Control are relevant for the Unit.
IMPORTANT: To set the time and date on the
unit, navigate to System Settings->
Time and Date.
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
Conguration menus.
Press the Exit button to exit the
Conguration 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 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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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 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 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 ‘Console Settings->
User Accounts’ menu for information on establishing Usernames and Passwords.
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Navigating The Conguration Menus
When accessing the conguration menus, the menu tree will be displayed.
The conguration pages are navigated using the menu 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 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.
Numeric elds can be edited with the Directional buttons. Use the Up/Down Directional buttons to increase/decrease by an increment of 1, use the Left/Right Directional buttons to increase/decrease by an increment of 10.
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.
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. 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 ‘1’ to cycle through the following characters: 1,A,a,B,b,C,c,1 etc.
To select one of these characters, simply stop tapping the button when the chosen character is displayed. The cursor will then progress, ready for the next character entry.
Note: A USB Keyboard (not supplied) can be connected via one of the USB ports on the unit. The
USB Keyboard can then be used to enter alpha-numeric data via the local menus.
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Using a USB Mouse or the Webpages
Navigate the menus by clicking the tabs displayed on the left of the menu headings (on the menu tree). The rst option is highlighted with a red tab. Select a main menu heading to open a drop down list of further sub-options.
Highlight an editable eld by clicking on it directly.
If viewing pages locally, enter alpha numeric data via the Arrow Key Editor (see above). If viewing 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.
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System Settings
The menus under the System Settings heading allow the unit’s core settings to be viewed, changed and the system software upgraded.
The System option displays details about the unit including the IP address, unit serial number, MAC address and software version.
The Unit Status page displays information about the unit’s operating condition, shows how long the unit has been operating and the reason for the last reset. It also shows camera status and displays any failed cameras.
The Alarm Status page shows which contacts are open, which zones are in alarm and which relays are operating.
The Language page allows the system language to be set. The language can also be changed for the current session only.
The Time and Date page allows the unit time and date settings to be adjusted, including setting the timezone.
The Serial Ports page allows each of the four serial ports to be individually congured 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 conguration
of audio quality.
The Features page allows control of the different features that are available within the software including Email reporting, webcam support and control of the display resolution.
The Maintain page allows the current conguration to be saved, and for previously saved settings to
be loaded. It also enables easy upgrade of the system software.
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System
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This menu shows the general information about the unit including the version of software installed, the unit’s serial number and the allocated DHCP IP address.
Product Descriptor Details the product model.
Serial Number Identies the serial number of the specic unit. PCB Serial Number Displays the PCB (Printed Circuit Board) serial number of 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.
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Gateway This is the IP address of the default gateway (router) assigned by
the DHCP server.
Software Revision This identies the version of software the unit is running. Codec Revision This identies the codec version the unit is running. Webpage Revision This identies the webpage version the unit is running. PC Apps Revision This identies the revision archive of the Viewer amd
associated PC Apps software. Boot Software Rev. Displays the infrastructure componentry software revision.
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Unit Status
This menu details information regarding the status of the unit, notably the total time the unit has been operating and the time since its last reset. Status log information can also be exported via the ‘Export Logs’ option to either a CD/DVD or a USB device.
Time since last reset Details the time since the unit was last reset. Total running time Details the total time the unit has been operational. Reset code The last reset code used is displayed. Restart reason The reason for the last restart is displayed i.e. Controlled
User Reset. Export Log (Blue) Select this option to export log data to an inserted CD/DVD or a
connected USB device. Total Codecs Details the current number of installed codecs. Codecs Installed codecs currently operating as a codec will be highlighted
light green. Hover the cursor over individual buttons to display
either ‘On’ or ‘Off’. ‘On’ signies that the codec is active as
a codec. Framestores Installed codecs currently operating as a framestore will be
highlighted light green. Hover the cursor over individual buttons to
display either ‘On’ or ‘Off’. ‘On’ signies that the codec is active as
a framestore.
Note: The ‘On’/‘Off’ text will only be displayed if viewing the Unit Status menu remotely over an IP
connection.
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Cameras Connected Those camera channels with cameras connected will be
highlighted light green. Those not in use will appear dark green. Failed Cameras Those camera channels where the connection is deemed to have
failed will be highlighted light green. Those working correctly will
appear dark green.
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Alarm Status
This menu details information regarding the status of the unit’s alarm contacts, alarm zones and relay outputs.
Alarm Contacts/Zones/Relay Outputs Alarm Contacts, Alarm Zones and Relay Outputs that are
in an ‘active’ state are shown light green. ‘In-active’ ones
appear dark green (not illuminated).
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Language
This menu allows the system language to be set. Changing the System Language will effect all menu pages. If required, the language can also be changed for the current session only.
System Language Select to change the system language setting. Reset (Red) Select to reset the unit.
Note: The unit MUST be reset to implement system language changes.
Session Language Select to change the language settings for the current
session only. Choose Select to immediately activate session language changes.
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Time and Date
This menu allows the time and date to be set on the unit. Required timezone information can also be established and the unit time synchronised to that of the PC being used to view the webpages.
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.
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. PC Time Displays the system time of the PC currently being used to view
the webpages.
Sync Time (Blue)
Use this button to synchronise the time of the unit to that of
the PC being used to view the webpages.
Note: The PC Time and Sync Time options will only be available if viewing the menu via
the webpages.
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Serial Ports
This menu allows conguration of the unit’s Serial ports. Refer to ‘Installing the Unit’ for installation
information.
Serial Port These are the four serial ports available. Port Cong The serial ports can be congured to specic uses.
Select from:
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
EPOS (Electronic Point Of Sale) device
Interface Type Choose the type of serial interface being used. Select from
RS232, RS485 or RS422. Baud/Parity/Data/Stop/Flow Control
These options allow the Serial port communication settings to
be congured.
Note:
When a telemetry protocol is selected, these settings will default to pre-determined values and should not normally be altered.
Protocol This is a drop down list of serial telemetry protocols supported by
the unit.
Note: Refer to ‘Appendix E’ for a full list of supported telemetry protocols.
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Audio
The Audio menu allows settings for the bi-directional audio channels to be edited. Audio can be recorded from camera inputs via input 1. Challenge audio i.e.originating from an Operator at an Remote Video Receiving Centre (RVRC) can be recorded via input 2. This combined audio is then available on Audio Output 1. Refer to ‘Installing the SD for audio hardware installation information.
Audio Recording Select ‘Enable’ to activate Audio recording.
Record Audio Challenge Select this option to record an audio challenge originating from an
operator at an RVRC. Audio Sample Rate Audio can be recorded at 8Hz, 11Hz, 16Hz or 22Hz. Record Gain This option allows the Record Gain level to be set. This is the
base setting from which the AGC (Automatic Gain Control) will
operate. Select from 1 to 15. The default and recomended setting
is 15. Playback Sample Rate Audio can be played back at 8Hz, 11Hz, 16Hz or 22Hz. Playback Volume Select a volume setting between 1 to 64 for audio playback. Record AGC Select this option to activate the AGC function. AGC helps
produce a better quality recording by removing background
noise/distortion. Record uncompressed Select this option to record audio in an uncompressed format.
Note: Recording in uncompressed format will signicantly increase the disk space used.
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Features
This menu enables the activation of system features such as Email Reporting.
Detected Video Standard The unit automatically detects the video standard being used i.e.
PAL/NTSC. Horizontal/Vertical Edit the resolution settings. This will be the fundamental resolution
for the unit.
Text in Images Select this option to activate the Text in Images function, refer to
‘Text-Text In Image’ for more information.
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-E-mail’ for more information.
Note: When de-selected here, the ‘Email Reporting’ menu will no longer be displayed in
the menu tree.
Remote Reporting Select this option to activate the Remote Reporting function, refer
to ‘Network Settings-Remote Reporting’ for more information.
Note: When de-selected here, the ‘Remote Reporting’ menu will no longer be displayed in
the menu tree.
Deinterlace mask Select this option to improve display clarity and minimise the
comb effect that may be visible when recording high motion
scenes in 4CIF mode. Use Record Proles for Tx Congures the unit uses the ‘Day Normal’ setting from the
Advanced Record Page as the ‘High’ setting on the Live
Transmission page to reduce unit Transcoding.
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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. Unicode Support Select to activate the Unicode function supported by the unit.
Unicode is a specication which allows text in any language to be
displayed in a consistent and correct manner. Telem UDP Port Selection Select ‘Automatic’ to enable the unit to select a suitable port for
telemetry purposes.
Select ‘Default’ to use the default port settings (1025).
Select ‘User Dened’ to use settings entered in the ‘Telemetry
Port’ option. Telemetry Port Enter the port settings for telemetry data here. The default setting
is 1025. User Logging Enable this option to activate User Logging. Refer to ‘Appendix C’
for further information regarding the User Logging function. 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. 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 you run a customised applet.
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Maintain
This menu allows the unit to be reset and a software upgrade to be performed via an inserted CD/DVD or a connected USB device. Current unit settings can also be saved for future use and previously saved settings restored.
Conguration
Default (Green) Select to return the unit to its factory default settings.
Note: Selecting the Default button will cause the system to reboot.
Save (Purple) Select to save current unit settings to the selected media.
Restore (Blue) Select to restore previously saved settings from the selected
media.
Note: Selecting the Restore button will cause the system to reboot.
To/From Select the relevant media device to save to or restore from i.e.
USB or CD/DVD.
Server
Reset (Red) Select to cycle the power to the unit.
IMPORTANT: To upgrade the unit, insert a media device containing relevant software upgrades
and select ‘Reset‘.
Note: For the latest software upgrades, please refer to the Dedicated Micros
website: www.dedicatedmicros.com
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Display Settings
The menus under the Display Settings heading allow the unit’s Viewer display settings to be altered and User Account details to be viewed and changed.
The Viewer Defaults page allows the Viewer menu settings to be congured.
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
The units Viewer function allows remote users to simulate local operation over a network. This menu
allows conguration of settings for the Viewer function. Refer to ‘Operating The Viewer’ for more
information regarding the Viewer.
Default Image Format Images from connected cameras can be displayed in either JPEG
or MPEG format. Default Image Req Images displayed full screen in the Viewer menus can be shown
in either High Medium or Low resolution. Default Multi//Quad Req Images displayed in multiscreen in the Viewer menus can be
displayed in either High Medium or Low resolution.
Note:
Multi Req not available on 4 input variant.
Video Output mode Select the display output that best suits the viewing monitor.
Select from: PAL Default
PAL Reduced
Note: It will be necessary to reboot the unit to implement any change to the Video Output Mode.
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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
located on the Dedicated Micros website (www.dedicatedmicros.
com/software_release/index_rmware.php). Due to possible bandwith
restrictions on the network the DVR is located, using this remote
applet may improve data transfer speeds.
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Display
This menu allows conguration of monitor settings used when viewing camera images and text data.
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 Overide), camera number and camera title. Text Colour The colour of the displayed text can be changed. Select from the
options available in the drop down list. Background Colour A black background appears by default around the text. It is
possible to change the colour of this background. Select from the
options available in the drop down list. Sequence Dwell (secs) The sequence dwell time can be set from 1 to 99 seconds. The
dwell time is the period a camera’s images are displayed before
switching to the next camera in the sequence. Spot monitor text It is possible to select text to be displayed on the spot monitor.
The text displayed will include; time, date, camera number and
camera title. Spot Sequence Dwell The spot sequence dwell time can be set from 1 to 99 seconds.
The dwell time is the period a camera’s images are displayed on
a connected spot monitor before switching to the next camera in
the sequence. Spot Sequence Setup All of the unit’s camera input channels are shown. To include any
of these camera channels in the spot monitor sequence, selected
the accompanying tickbox.
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User Accounts
The unit can protect conguration procedures by limiting access via usernames and passwords.
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
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.
Menu Conguration Assigning Menu Conguration access
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.
Local Users Assigning Local Users access privileges
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.
Remote Users Assigning Remote Users access privileges
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. When granting access privileges to Local and Remote Users, it is possible to limit access to specic
cameras. Via 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
will be displayed. Add Highlight an administration feature i.e. Serial and select ‘Add’.
Enter the new User Name and Password. That user’s name will
now be displayed in the account list. Modify/Delete To modify or delete a user’s settings, highlight the user in the list
and press the relevant button to Modify or Delete.
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.
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Camera Settings
The Camera Settings menus allow conguration of cameras connected to the unit. Refer to the
individual menus for further details.
The Camera page allows the quick conguration of all connected local camera channels.
The Camera Setup page allows the colour and contrast settings for each individual camera to be adjusted (with a dynamic preview available).
The Camera Telemetry page enables telemetry capable cameras to be congured.
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Camera
This menu allows the conguration of active local camera channels.
Title Each of the camera titles can be edited for ease of use i.e. the
camera type, location or view description could be used.
Note: If a camera title is entered via the local monitor, an on-screen virtual keyboard will be
displayed to aid text entry.
Mode The settings will default to ‘Colour’. If Monochrome cameras
are used, select ‘Mono’. Selecting ‘Mono’ will remove colour
patterning. If a particular channel is not in use or the camera has
failed, select ‘Not Connected’. Term 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.
Note: The arrow button displayed next to each textbox allows settings to be replicated for those
cameras listed below. This will only affect the adjacent option i.e. Mode arrow will replicate the Mode setting to cameras below the clicked arrow.
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Camera Setup
This menu allows the colour and contrast settings for each individual camera to be adjusted.
Channel Select a camera channel for review and adjustment.
Copy to all Select this option to apply current settings to all
connected cameras. Camera Colour Select a colour value from -8 to +8 via the slidebar or enter a
number directly into the accompanying textbox. Camera Contrast Select a contrast value from -8 to +8 via the slidebar or enter a
number directly into the accompanying textbox.
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Camera Telemetry
This menu allows conguration of telemetry capable cameras and the assignment of telemetry protocols.
Cam Lists available camera channels.
Title
Titles assigned to each camera are displayed.
Telemetry If a telemetry capable camera is connected, the appropriate
control protocol should be selected from the accompanying
drop down list. Refer to ‘Appendix E’ for details of supported
telemetry protocols.
Note: The arrow button displayed next to each textbox allows settings to be replicated for those
cameras listed below. This will only affect the adjacent option i.e. Telemetry arrow will replicate the Telemetry setting for cameras below the clicked arrow
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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 Record page allows the basic Recording settings to be edited.
The Prole Record page
allows the recording conguration to be based on specic priorities. The record
rate and quality can be customised to respond appropriately to the alarms and time of day. A high degree
of control and exibility is possible using these options.
The Schedule page is used to congure the Timer Function, this enables the unit to automatically be put into set/unset mode at specic times on specic days.
The Holiday and Weekend page enables Set mode to be activated for individual dates i.e. public holidays or weekends.
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Record
The unit has a range of pre-dened congurations available. As standard the unit can record at 5pps MPEG4 for up to 14 or 30 days (dependant on model). Alternatively the unit can be congured for
1pps JPEG recording on each camera or for MultiMode operation (note that this will result in the record duration being determined by the time period the unit is in alarm).
Days
Recording Displays the record duration possible using the current
conguration. Camera Settings Choose the rate of non alarm recording to be used from the range
of preset recording proles. Select from Normal Rate MPEG4
5pps, Normal Rate JPEG 1pps or MultiMode recording. Record Duration/Enhance Quality The recording duration can be limited to a set number of days;
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.
The MultiMode
recording feature offers the ability to set different recording rates, resolutions and compression formats across unset, set and overide 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
Menu View Switch to the Advanced Prole Record menu. Days Recording Displays the record duration possible using the current
conguration.
Max Collection Resolution Setting the Max Collection Resoluition limits the unit to record
within the following maximum resolutions across all cameras: CIF global pps at a maximum 400pps. 2CIF global pps at a maximum 200pps. 4CIF global pps at a maximum 100pps. Lowering the resoluion settings will signicantly lessen the storage
capacity requirements.
Note: This option is only available on 4 input variants.
Channel Enables selection of a specic camera for editing. Copy To All Select to copy the current prole record settings to all camera
channels.
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Pre-Trigger (JPEG) Enablng the Pre-Trigger feature will buffer and store alarm
recording prior to an event trigger (in JPEG format). It will use
the maximum available memory dependent on other cameras
requirements of the buffer space. Select ‘Enable’ to activate.
Note: It is recommended that the Pre-Alarm option in the ‘Alarm Settings-Zone Input’ menu be set
to the same value as the Pre-Trigger setting. 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.
Pre-Trigger Duration (secs) The Pre-Trigger Duration is the maximum possible time that data
will be stored prior to an event trigger. 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. Comp Select image compression format (MPEG or JPEG). 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.
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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.
Max Collection Resolution Setting the Max Collection Resoluition limits the unit to record
within the following maximum resolutions across all cameras: CIF global pps at a maximum 400pps. 2CIF global pps at a maximum 200pps. 4CIF global pps at a maximum 100pps. Lowering the resoluion settings will signicantly lessen the storage
capacity requirements.
Note: This option is only available on 4 input variants.
MPEG4 Compression If using MPEG4 recording, edit the number of P-Frames recorded
before a new I-Frame (keyframe) will be taken. Note: Taking a new I frame once per second when recording above 5pps is recomended. When
the unit rewinds and fast forwards through recorded video, it will access I frames only (and skip P frames). Having too long an interval can make viewing the images in these modes difcult to follow. Note however that too short an interval will reduce the benets of lower bit rate MPEG4 recording.
Channel Enables selection of a specic camera for editing. Copy To All Select to copy the current prole record settings to all camera
channels.
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JPEG Pre-Trigger Rate (pps) The Pre-Trigger feature will buffer and store alarm recording prior
to an event trigger (in JPEG format). It will use the maximum
available memory dependent on other cameras requirements of
the buffer space. Enter the record rate (in pps). 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. Comp Select image compression format (MPEG or 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. 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 This shows the number of pictures recorded per second.
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Schedule
This menu allows the Timer Function 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.
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.
Note: If Keyswitch is Enabled, the Day Time and Night Time options will not be displayed. The
additional Keyswitch options will instead be displayed.
Mode/Title Enables a name to be entered for Unset, Set and Override mode. Current Mode Shows the current timer mode according to the names entered in
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 option is set to ‘Enabled’. It is necessary to save (or exit and return to)
the menu. The additional Keyswitch options will then be displayed.
Keyswitch-N/O Select whether the Keyswitch is to be normally open (UNSET) Keyswitch EOL Select to congure the Keyswitch for EOL. The End Of Line
(EOL) option enables the Keyswitch to detect any changes in the
electronic input resistance. A change outside the expected values
will result in a Tamper Alarm (short circuit or open circuit) being
detected and the system switching to alarm mode.
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Holiday & Weekend
This menu allows the unit to be automatically switched to Override mode for individual days i.e.
public holidays or during a weekend (or any dened period).
Holidays Enter a date and press the Add button. The date will be added to
the Holiday list. To delete, highlight and select Delete. Weekends Select ‘Enable’ to activate the Weekend function. Set mode will
now be active for the dates outlined below. Start Select a Start day and time for Weekend mode. End Select an End day and time for Weekend mode.
Note: Weekend mode will remain activate each week until deselected.
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Alarm Settings
The Alarm Settings menus allow conguration of the unit’s alarm functionality. Individual alarm inputs and alarm zones can be congured. Global relays can be activated and the Activity grid set up.
Refer to the individual menus for further details.
The Alarm Input page allows conguration of alarm channels. Up to 20 alarm channels are available.
The Zone Input page enables the conguration of alarm zones. Up to 32 separate alarm zones can
be created.
The Zone Actions page enables actions such as Go to Preset or Archiving to be allocated to alarm
zones. Zones can also be associated with a specic camera. On receipt of an alarm, images from
the associated (primary) camera will automatically be displayed in the Viewer menu.
The Activity Setup page allowed activation and conguration of the Activity feature on all video
inputs. The Activity feature enables cameras to automatically detect any movement/changes within
the video scene. This can trigger a number of operations such as FTP alarm notication or an
increase in the recording rate.
The Activity Response page enables conguration of responses following an Activity Detection trigger.
The Global Relays page allows the four onboard relay connections and global relay settings to be
congured.
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Alarm Input
This menu allows conguration of the alarm settings, refer to ‘Installing the Unit’ for hardware
installation guidance.
Number This identies which input is being congured. The unit supports
20 on-board alarms. Enabled Each input must be enabled to function. If the input is not enabled
and an alarm is received, the unit will not acknowledge the alarm. N_O (Normally Open Contact) N_O indicates the non-alarm state of the input. Tick the N_O
checkbox to set the corresponding input to Normally Open. The
alarm will then trigger when the input is closed (shorted). If left as
Normally Closed (the default setting), the alarm wil ltrigger when
the input is opened.
Note: If EOL alarms are to be used, this option should not be selected i.e. leave set as
Normally Closed.
EOL The End Of Line (EOL) option enables the inputs to detect any
changes in the electronic input resistance. A change outside the
expected values will result in a Tamper Alarm (short circuit or open
circuit) being detected and the system switching to alarm mode. Pulse Ext A pulse extension is used to prevent double triggers on a single
alarm. The pulse extension time starts on an alarm trigger. If that
contact is triggered again after the rst alarm has nished but
within the pulse extension, the second trigger will not restart the
alarm, but will extend the current alarm duration. Enter the time in
seconds for this extension.
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Nuisance This is a repetitive detector value. When an alarm is received on
the unit, it will store the alarm time and monitor the number of
times the same detector is triggered within an hour period. If the
detector is triggered the number of times entered here, the unit
will de-activate this detector from triggering an alarm for an hour.
The unit will continue to monitor the detector and check how many
times it is triggered during this period. If it is again triggered more
than the amount set in the nuisance counter, it will remain de-
activated for another hour. This will continue until the trigger value
falls below the nuisance count setting. To disable this feature,
leave the setting as ‘0’. Stuck Time If any of the alarms/detectors are active for a period longer than
specied here, they will automatically be omitted. This time period
is set in minutes.
Note: The arrow button displayed next to each textbox allows settings to be replicated for those
cameras listed below. This will only affect the adjacent option i.e. Enabled arrow will replicate the Enabled setting to cameras below the clicked arrow.
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Zone Input
This menu allows the conguration of established alarm zones. A single or multiple trigger can be
used to generate an alarm. It is possible to allocate up to 32 alarm zones to carry out a combination of actions. Use these options in conjunction with the Zone Actions menu.
Entry timer This is the number of seconds allowed for the user to enter the
zone and disable the alarms. If the alarm is not disabled within
this period the alarm will be triggered. Exit timer This is the number of seconds from the alarm being set within
which the user must exit the set zone. If the user is still within the
zone after this time period the alarm will be triggered. Zone An alarm zone can be established to logically groups alarms
and initiate actions when an alarm is activated, there are 32
congurable zones. Title This information is stored along with the relevant images in the
database, ensure this has relevance to the alarm zone.
Pre-Alarm sec This is the time period prior to the start of the alarm included
with the alarm recording for archive. These images will also be
protected from being overwritten.
Note: It is recommended that the Pre-Alarm option be set to the same value as the Pre-Trigger
setting in the “Prole Record“ menu. This will ensure successful playback of high quality
Pre-Trigger images. High quality pre-trigger images will only playback properly if review (playback) starts prior to the pre-trigger initiation.
Alarm Duration sec This is the minimum time period in seconds (from the start of
the alarm) that is protected from being overwritten. This time will
include the alarm trigger, the pulse extension and any post alarm
recording. It will not include pre-alarm images.
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Zone Input Rule This determines which input(s) will trigger the zone alarm: Input This sets an input or system function as the primary alarm trigger.
Select from Alarms 1-32, Activity 1-16, Preset 1-16, Disk Low,
Disk Full, Panic, Archiving Slow, Archiving Fault, Virtual 1-16, and
Keyword Channel 1-32 (which will trigger the Alarm if any or the
32 programmed keywords are detected on the selected channel). Alarm 24Hr This option can be enabled for alarms that do not require change
at any time and are to remain as programmed i.e. Panic Alarm.
When this is selected, the Set, Unset and Override options are
disabled. Entry Route Zone This creates deferred alarms along a specied route while the
entry time is active. This is in compliance with BS8418 (the British
Standard for remote video reporting centres). Diverting from the
entry route during the countdown will result in the alarm being
triggered immediately. This allows staff entry without triggering an
alarm prior to switching the system to Set mode. Exit route Zone This creates deferred alarms along a specied route while the
exit time is active. This is in compliance with BS8418 (the British
Standard for remote video reporting centres). Diverting from the
exit route during the countdown will result in the alarm being
triggered immediately. This allows staff to exit without triggering
an alarm. Exit Terminator This will trigger the exit timer if the system is set. A countdown
timer will automatically start when the alarm is activated and
ensure the alarm system is not activated by other specied alarm
triggers for the Set time i.e. allowing a Guard to exit a building. Entry Initiator This will trigger the entry timer if the system is set. A countdown
timer will automatically start when the ‘primary’ alarm trigger
i.e. front door, is actioned. This ensures the alarm system is not
activated by other specied alarm triggers for the set time
Enable in Unset Each alarm can be congured to be active when the unit is in
a specic operation mode. Enable this for the zone alarm to be
active in Unset operation mode.
Enable in Set Each alarm can be congured to be active when the unit is in
a specic operation mode. Enable this for the zone alarm to be
active in Set operation mode.
Enable in Override Each alarm can be congured to be active when the unit is in
a specic operation mode. Enable this for the zone alarm to be
active in Override operation mode.
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Zone Actions
This menu allows actions to be allocated to individual alarm zones; Primary and Secondary cameras can be allocated to the zone and actions undertaken following alarm activation. This page should be
congured in conjunction with the Zone Inputs menu.
Zone Select a zone (alarm) to congure. Primary Camera This allows a camera to be assigned as the primary camera
associated with the Alarm Zone. The primary camera will be
displayed when an alarm in this zone is triggered.
Alarm Colour This displays the local alarm text in the selected colour and can
be useful in prioritising alarms. Options available are Red, Green,
Blue, Yellow, Cyan and Magenta.
Secondary Cameras This setting gives the facility to assign additional cameras to the
zone. These cameras will become part of the alarm sequence
shown in the Viewer menus when the alarm zone is triggered. Create Database Entry An alarm activation will be added to the database. The zone title
will be used as part of the entry information. Alarm Relay Select to trigger an alarm relay folowing zone activation. Select
the specic relay via the ‘Relay’ option. Prole Change Select to enable the unit to switch from Normal to Event recording
following alarm zone activation. Play Audio It is possible to play associated audio upon zone alarm activation. Alarm Reporting This must be enabled to allow the unit to send an alarm
notication to an external destination i.e an RVRC reporting via
NetVu ObserVer Add Still Image This will record a still image of the trigger along with the standard
recording. This can then be sent on to an external destination.
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Email Image If this option is selected, a JPEG will be added to the reporting
email (if Email Reporting is selected).
Protect alarm Images
Alarm images can automatically be protected from
being overwritten
.
Switch Spot Monitor Select to display the alarm zone Primary camera on the Spot
Monitor. Goto Preset It is possible to action a camera to automatically be sent to a
preset position when an alarm is triggered. Email Reporting The unit can send an email when an alarm is detected, refer to
‘Network-E-mail’ for more information. VMD/Activity Inhibit Select to inhibit (ignore) the VMD/Activity detection feature. Refer
to ‘Activity Setup’ for more information. Enable Buzzer Select to activate the unit’s internal buzzer upon alarm receipt. Preset Camera The preset camera is the camera which will be sent to a
designated preset position upon alarm activation. Preset Enter the preset position number for the selected camera here,
refer to ‘Unit Operation-PTZ Program’ for more information on
establishing camera preset positions. Relay Select an onboard or external 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
snapshot is taken. This is used when the alarm relates to a PTZ
camera which has to travel to a preset position.
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Activity Setup
The unit supports Activity Detection on all video inputs. It enables cameras to automatically detect any movement/changes within the video scene; this can trigger a number of operations such as FTP alarm notication and an increase in recording rate. A still image of the selected camera will be shown in the Grid Editor screen. To establish an Activity zone, edit the cells displayed across the image. This option should be used in conjunction with the Zone Inputs and Zone Actions menus.
Global Activity Mode Three options are available for Activity activation (specically in
relation to a PTZ camera).
Selecting ‘Active while at Preset 1’ will result in Activity mode
functioning only when the camera is at preset position 1. Select
‘Active while camera not in motion’ for Activity mode to function
only when the camera is still. Select ‘Always Active’ for Activity
mode to be in constant operation. Activity Channel This is a drop down list of the video inputs on the unit, selecting
an input will display images from the corresponding video source. Grid Editor Use the Grid Editor by placing cells in areas of the camera view
where movement will trigger an alarm. To enter cells navigate
across the image via the Directional buttons of the I.R Remote
Control). if viewing on a local monitor place a cell by pressing
the OK button. If viewing via the webpages, use the mouse to
navigate across the image, use the left mouse button to place a
cell. Reload Img (Red) This option will update the still image displayed in the Grid Editor. Set All (Green) This option will insert a default square of 16 x 16 cells across the
displayed video image. Clear All (Yellow) This option will clear all entered cells.
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Edit Mode Leave as ‘Normal’. Different Edit Mode functions will be added
following future development. Edit Action Select ‘Invert’ to change the current grid state i.e. Clear to Set.
Select ‘Clear’ to remove grids or select ‘Set’ to add grids. Activity Detection Select ‘Enabled’ to activate the Activity Detection feature. Activity Sensitivity This option allows the sensitivity setting to be established for the
activity grid being congured. There are ve settings to choose
from: Indoor High, Indoor Low, Outdoor High, Outdoor Low,
Very Low.
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Activity Response Setup
This menu enables response conguration following activity trigger on a selected camera channel.
Channel Select the camera input for conguration from the drop down list. Activity To Trigger Following Activity activation, select ‘Simple Response’ to trigger
specic chosen responses. Refer to ‘Activity Response Setup’ for
more information. Select ‘Zone’ to apply the Zone Input rules as
congured in the Zone Input menu. Refer to ‘Zone Input’ for more
information.
Copy To All Select to copy the current Activity Response settings to all camera
channels. Create Database Entry When selected, an alarm entry will be added to the
Event database. Prole Change Select to enable the unit to switch from Normal to Event recording
following alarm activation. Alarm Reporting This must be enabled for the unit to automatically connect
on alarm. Alarm 24Hr This will ensure that Activity Detection is permanently enabled on
this camera channel.
Protect Alarm Images Select to automatically protect alarm images from
being overwritten. Switch Spot Monitor Enable this option to display alarm activated cameras on the
connected Spot Monitor. Enable in Day This will enable Activity Detection when the unit is in Day (Unset)
operation mode.
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Enable in Night This will enable Activity Detection when the unit is in Night (Set)
operation mode. Enable in Weekend This will enable Activity Detection when the unit is in Weekend
(Override) operation mode.
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Global Actions
This menu details how to congure the default relay actions supported on the unit. The unit supports four onboard relay connect
ions and global relay settings. These global relays can be
trigge
red under specic conditions i.e. on receipt of any alarm or any notication of
Activity
Detection
.
Image Protection Period Select a time period (in days) that images associated with an
alarm will be protected from deletion. Alarm Display Mode When a relay has been triggered, the primary camera associated
with that relay can immediately be displayed on the local monitor.
Select ‘Jump To Primary Camera’ from the drop down list to
activate this function. Revert Display Mode after Alarm Enable this setting to make the unit return to the view displayed
before the alarm activation. Alarm Display Alert Enable this setting to display an alarm text alert in the colour
specied in ‘Alarm Colour’ in the Zone Actions Menu. Alarm (Relay 1) Select this option to establish any alarm trigger as a Global Relay.
Therefore the relay will close when an alarm is received on any of
the alarm inputs. Activity (Relay 2) Select this option to establish any Activity Detection trigger as
a Global Relay. Therefore the relay will close when Activity is
identied on any of the camera inputs.
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Camera Fail (Relay 3) Select this option to establish any camera fail trigger as a Global
Relay. Therefore the relay will close when there is notication
on the system that any of the enabled video inputs has camera
failure (no 1V pk-to-pk signal). System Set (Relay 4) When selected, the unit will automatically switch to Set mode
following relay activation.
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Network Settings
The Network Settings menus allow conguration of the unit’s network functionality. Key network settings can be established such as ‘xing’ the unit’s IP address and maximum transmission rate. E-mail, remote reporting on alarm and FTP download can also be congured. Refer to the individual
menus for further details.
The Network Settings page allows conguration of the unit’s network connections such as the name
assigned to the unit and its IP address.
The Live Transmission page enables JPEG and MPEG proles to be created for transmitting images
via a High, Medium or Low quality network connections to any viewing software or to another unit using this one as an IP source..
The Email page allows conguration of the Email feature. The unit can automatically transmit an e-
mail to an SMTP Server following an event i.e. on receipt of an alarm or a camera failure notice.
The Remote Reporting page allows a Remote Video Receiving Centre’s (RVRC) conguration
details to be entered. The RVRC will then be contacted following a selected event occurring i.e. reported alarm or camera failure.
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Network
This menu allows additional network settings to be congured if required. If utilising the 1Gb network
connection, enter address details via Network Settings:Gb Network.
Server Name This eld can be edited to allocate a name to the unit. This
would be used if accessing the unit via a Domain Name
Server (DNS).
IP Address
This is the IP address allocated to the unit.
Sub Net This is the subnet of the network were the unit is located. Gateway This is the IP address of the default gateway (router).
Primary DNS This is the primary DNS server IP address for applications utilising
domain names. Max Transmission Rate Shows the maximum transmission speed for the network type. Force 10BaseT operation The unit supports 10 or 100BaseT half duplex transmission.
Selecting this option will force the unit to operate at a 10BaseT
connection.
Tx Image Buffers This is used in order to improve the picture delivery over Ethernet
when using a slow connection i.e. 256Kbps. A buffer setting of 1,2
or 3 is available. Ethernet MTU This is the maximum transmit unit for the Ethernet packet. The
MTU is the largest physical packet size measured in bytes that the
network can transmit. By default this gure is set to 1500bytes. Mx Transmission Timeout ms This is the time (in milliseconds) the unit will wait to re-send a
packet if an acknowledgement is not received.
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PPP Idle Line Timeout s This is the time (in seconds) the unit will wait before disconnecting
the PPP (Point to Point Protocol) link if data has not been
transmitted or received. PPP Link Down Timer mins If for any reason the PPP connection is lost, this is the time (in
minutes) before the unit will be forced to drop the PPP connection.
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Live Transmissions
The unit transmits live images using JPEG or MPEG formats.
The NetVu Connected remote viewing software will use the settings congured on this page as the
defaults for JPEG & MPEG; High, Medium and Low settings.
High LAN/Medium WAN/Low VLBR This shows the transmission settings congured for a High quality
LAN (Local Area Network) connection, Medium quality WAN
(Wide Area Network) connection or a Low quality VLBR (Very Low
Bit Rate connection). Comp Settings can be established for JPEG and MPEG compression
.
Res
For MPEG and JPEG transmission, select image resolution
settings (4CIF, 2CIF, CIF or QCIF). Size_rate For JPEG, the gure entered will be the size of the JPEG
transmitted (in Kbytes). For MPEG4 the gure will be the bit rate
allocated. A higher rate will provide better quality picture display.
JPEG le sizes can be congured in the range of 5-45Kbytes and
MPEG bit rates in the range of 45-2500Kbits/second. ms This shows the number of pictures transmitted per millisecond.
For JPEG, the actual images transmitted will depend on the
bandwith of the link, increasing the pictures sent per millisecond
may introduce time lag if bandwith is not sufcient. On MPEG
transmission, increasing the pictures sent will also reduce the
quality of the images (as more images are transmitted for the
dened bit rate). MPEG Comp Type Select whether transmitted MPEG4 images are sent as RAW
data or in GOV (Group of Video) format. RAW mode transmits a
single I frame and then a sequence of P frames (until a change in
transmission is detected). GOV mode sends I and P frames in a
standard format i.e. I to P frame
ratio as set by the record parameters.
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E Mail
The unit can automatically transmit an e-mail to an SMTP Server under numerous conditions i.e. on start up, on receipt of an alarm, camera failure etc. This allows the unit to be installed in unmanned
applications where a Remote Video Response Centre (or Manager etc.) would be notied by e-mail
if any of these conditions occur.
Connection Prole It is possible for the e-mail to be transmitted via the Ethernet
network or dial up connection (PPP ‘Point to Point Protocol’).
This setting presumes that a modem has been connected or
congured and the unit is connected to a LAN or WAN and
allocated a valid IP address.
Mail Server Address This is the IP address or URL of the SMTP Server that the e-mail
will be sent to. The SMTP server will then forward this to the
intended recipient. Recipient Email This is the e-mail address of the intended recipient. Display Name (Recipient) This is the addressee name that will be shown in the email name
eld. Reply to Email This eld must be congured if the recipient is to reply to an e-
mail. The unit does not accept incoming e-mails therefore ensure
this is a valid e-mail address.
Display Name (Reply To)
This is the ‘reply to’ name that will be shown in the email name eld. Sender Email These optional elds indicate the source of the e-mail notication.
If the elds are left blank the unit will use the system name to
create a sender name.
Display Name (Sender)
This is the sender name that will be shown in the email name eld. Send on Startup Select to send email notication on startup. Send on Alarms Select to send email notication on alarm activation.
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Send on Camera Fail Select to send email notication on camera fail. Send on Activity Event Select to send email notication on activation of the Activity
Detection feature.
Send Image Select to send accompanying image from supporting
primary camera. Log Email Select to log every e-mail transaction that the unit issues. Email Image Res Select resolution settings for images sent as ‘thumbnail’
attachments. Choose from: Thumbnail, LO (low res), MED
(medium res) and HI (high res).
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Remote Reporting
This menu details the conguration requirements for the unit to report to a Remote Video Receiving
Centre (RVRC) following alarm activation.
Note: This menu will only be displayed if ‘Remote Reporting’ is selected in the
System Settings->Features menu.
Primary Hostname This is the IP address or URL of the initial host that the unit will
transmit an alarm message to. Primary Dial Prole It is possible for the alarm message to be transmitted via the
Ethernet network or a dial up connection. Secondary Hostname If the unit is unable to contact the primary host, an alternative
route can be identied via a secondary host. If there is only one
alarm receiving IP address, you must enter the details in both the
primary and secondary connection settings. Secondary Dial Prole It is possible to select a separate dial prole for the
secondary host. Public (NAT) IP Address This is the public IP (or domain name) for a unit connected to
the Internet via a NAT Router or Firewall. This eld should be left
blank if NAT is not used e.g. a private network. Video Server Port This eld allows the RVRC to connect to the unit through a router
that is using port forwarding e.g. if the video server does not
appear on port 80 (HTTP), to the external network. Enter the port
number used for fowarding here if required. Alarm Server ref. ID This is the reference name/ID that will be presented to the RVRC
viewing application. It should therefore have some signicance to
the Operator. Remote Alarm Reporting This must be enabled for the unit to automatically connect
on alarm.
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Remote Cam Fail Reporting Enabling this option ensures the unit reports camera failure on
any of the inputs to the RVRC. Remote Startup Reporting This will send an alarm report when the unit starts up. Any system
resets will be identied. ARC Ping Enabled
Should the modem/router at the Alarm Receiving Centre be dormant,
the unit will ‘Ping’ the ARC prior to sending reporting data. Alarm Responder Port This species the network port number used for reporting to the
alarm server. In normal circumstances this should be left at the
default value (23). Dial Retry Time (secs) If the initial connection attempt fails, the unit will wait for the
specied time period (in seconds) before attempting to re-connect. Dial Count This identies the number of times the unit will attempt to connect
after a failed attempt. A setting of ‘0’ means no limit and the unit
will continue to try and connect until successful.
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Text
The Text menus allow conguration of the unit’s text in image and keywords functionality. Refer to
the individual menus for further details.
The Text In Image page allows the unit to integrate text data with recorded images i.e. a cash register with a camera positioned at the point of sale.
The Keyword page can be used in conjunction with the Text in Image function. Keywords can be entered, which when detected, will trigger an alarm. Up to 30 keywords can be created.
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Text In Image
It is possible to integrate the unit into a system were text information can be stored with relevant images for review. This would be most useful in a Retail or Finance application were text data originating from a cash register could be displayed in real time with the video images of the same Point of Sale.
Note: This menu will only be displayed if ‘Text in Image’ is selected in the
System Settings->Features menu.
Recorded lines per frame This controls how many lines of text are stored on the server, and
not how many are displayed on screen. This allows more data to
be saved than is shown. Text Timeout This setting controls how long, in seconds, the text is shown
onscreen (selecting 0 will show the text indenitely). Channel Select the camera input for conguration from the drop down list.
Copy To All Select to copy the current text in image settings to all
camera channels. Text Port Type Select the input source for Text in Image data. Select ‘Off’ to
switch the function off, select ‘Network to use the
unit’s Network port or ‘Serial’ to use one of the unit’s serial ports (see ‘Port’ below).
Port All serial ports on the unit support the option for Text In Image.
For serial transmission ensure one of the serial ports is congured appropriately, refer to System Settings->Serial Ports’. Select the congured port from the drop down list.
Text Filter Select the text lter option from the drop down list. The options
are: Plain Text (default), RAW, EPSON, Laserjet, DM POS Receipt, DM POS Journal, TVC-1066
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Line length This identies the length of the lines that will be stored with
the
image. The default setting is 20 characters i.e. typically full screen.
Number Visible Lines To enable the text information to be viewed successfully, it is
necessary to establish how many lines of text will be visible on screen.
Background Colour A black background box appears by default around the text. It is
possible to change the colour of this box. Select from the drop down list.
Text Colour The colour of the displayed text can be changed. Select from the
drop down list.
Enable Keywords This enables or disables the Keyword feature, allowing the unit to
treat certain pre-programmed words received via the text stream as event triggers.Refer to ‘Keywords’ for guidance on creating Keyword triggers.
Keywords pulse extension This time period allows multiple instances of a word received
within a period of time to be treated as a single event (i.e. if a congured Keyword is detected again within the rst Keyword’s pulse extension period, the second (and following) occurrences of the word will be ignored).
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Keyword
This menu allows specic keywords received via the text stream to be congured and enabled as
event triggers. The ‘Enable Keywords’ function need to be activated in the ‘Text in Image’ menu for this feature to operate.
Text Keyword The unit can be congured to react to dened keywords appearing
in text data and treat them as alarm zone inputs. In turn this generates events in the event database. The advantage of this feature is that it allows the user to see exactly which keyword triggered an alarm. A total of 32 Keywords can be congured and each can be up to 20 characters in length. All of the keywords will be active on the selected Zone keyword channel, refer to “Zone
Input -> Input”.
Note:
Increasing the number of keywords can signicantly increase the number of stored events.
Note: Refer to ‘Text In Image’ and ‘Serial Ports’ for further guidance on integrating text data.
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Archive
This menu allows Event database information to be downloaded to an inserted DVD/CD or connected USB media device.
Archive Media Select to archive to either a DVD/CD or USB media device. Start Date Enter a start date for the event download. Start Time Enter a start time for the event download. End Date Enter an end date for the event download. End Time Enter an end time for the event download. Viewer When selected, the unit will add a Viewer program to the archive.
It is recommended that this option be selected as it will ensure the downloaded video images can always be successfully viewed.
Check Media button Selecting this option will display the space required (in
megabytes) for the chosen event period to be fully downloaded. The space currently available on the CD/DVD or USB device is also shown.
Archive Space Required Space required for archive download. Archive Space Available Space currently available on CD/DVD or USB device. Archive button Select this button to begin the Archive process. Status During Archiving, status messages will be displayed detailing the
archive process.
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Oracle Dome Conguration
If a camera channel has a Dedicated Micros Oracle dome camera connected, the Oracle
Conguration menus can be used to view settings and establish Presets, Patrols and Privacy
Masks. Refer to individual menus for further details.
The Status page details fundamental information regarding the status of the Oracle Dome i.e. the
model type and the version of software/rmware installed.
The Presets page allows Preset positions to be congured and stored.
The Sectors page enables the cameras 360 degree eld of view to be effectively split into 32
segments. These segments can be named and displayed via the On Screen Display (OSD).
The Patrols page allows camera patrol sequences to be established and congured. The Patrol
feature uses established preset positions to automatically pan, tilt and zoom the camera in the selected sequence.
The Privacy Masks page allows privacy masking to be established and congured. The Privacy Mask feature can be used to ‘blank out’ sensitive or private areas which appear in the cameras eld
of view.
The OSD Settings page allows the Oracle Dome OSD (On Screen Display) information to be
congured. This text will accompany displayed camera images in the Viewer menus.
The Camera Settings page enables features such as white balance and shutter speed to be
congured.
The Event Settings page allows actions to be established and congured for the Oracle Dome
camera following an alarm. A Home position can be established and the delay time set for what period of inactivity is required before the camera will be sent to its home position.
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Status
This menu details information regarding the status of the Oracle Dome, notably the model type,
current temperature and the version of software/rmware installed.
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. Software Version This identies the version of software the camera unit is running. Firmware Version This identies the version of rmware the camera unit is running. Bootloader Version This identies the bootloader version of the camera unit
is running.
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Presets
This menu allows Preset positions to be congured and stored for the Oracle Dome camera.
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.
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Patrols
This menu allows camera patrol sequences to be established and congured for the Oracle Dome
camera. The Patrol feature utilises established preset positions to automatically pan, tilt and zoom the camera in the selected sequence.
Camera Selected camera channel. Camera Title Title assigned to the selected camera channel. Patrol Up to four Patrol sequences can be established. Patrol Name Enter a recognisable name for the Patrol. 1-32 Up to 32 individual positioning manoeuvres can be added to a
Patrol.
Note: Selecting one of the 1-32 buttons will send the camera to that Preset position.
Preset Select a pre-established Preset. Speed Select the Speed the Patrol will progress to the next Preset
position (the speed can be set as a percentage of maximum capability).
Dwell Select the Dwell time (in seconds) the Patrol will remain at this
Preset position.
Save (Grey) Select to store the preset sequence to the unit and the Oracle
Dome camera memory.
Play (Red) Select to activate (play) the current patrol sequence.
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Privacy Masks
This menu allows Privacy Masks to be established and congured for the Oracle Dome camera.
The Privacy Mask feature can be used to ‘blank out’ sensitive or private areas which appear in the
cameras eld of view.
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 Settings
This menu allows the Oracle Dome OSD (On Screen Display) information to be congured. This text
will accompany displayed camera images in the Viewer and on a local monitor.
Preset Title Position Select desired position to locate the Preset Title information. Sector Title Position Select desired position to locate the Sector Title information. PTZ Display Position Select desired position to locate the PTZ Display information.
Alarm Name Position Select desired position to locate the Alarm Name Position
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.
Engineer Display Toggle to switch the Engineer Display text On/Off. This function is
intended for future development.
Save (Grey) Select to store OSD Settings to the unit and the Oracle Dome
camera memory.
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Camera Settings
This menu allows settings for the Oracle Dome camera to be established and congured.
Camera 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.
Digital Zoom Select to activate the Digital Zoom function e.g. the camera will
zoom within the actual image.
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Optical Zoom Limit Select to limit the Oracle Domes optical zoom function. By default
‘100x’ is selected and the camera can zoom to its maximum capabilities. The optical zoom function can be limited to between 75% and 100% magnication.
ICR Oracle Domes with day/night cameras have an Infrared Cut
Removal (ICR) function which can enhance the camera’s sensitivity in low light conditions as well as allowing infrared illumination to be used (infrared is blocked by the IR cut lter). When ICR is ON, the camera switches to monochrome mode, the IR cut lter is removed and the camera is at its most sensitive. The default setting for the camera is AUTO ICR where the lter is controlled automatically dependent on the scene brightness determined by the camera. The camera can be forced to stay in colour mode by setting ICR to OFF, or can be forced into mono with maximum low light sensitivity by setting ICR to ON.
Alternatively ICR switching can be triggered in response to an
alarm input. This allows a photocell sensor to be connected to one of the dome’s alarm inputs to control the ICR. This method can be used to avoid instability that may occur when the camera controls the ICR switching in marginally low light conditions. Removing the IR cut lter due to low light can cause enough of an increase in scene brightness and video level to make the camera return the IR cut lter and switch immediately back to colour mode (at which point the video level drops and the process is repeated).
White Balance The Oracle Domes White Balance feature enables the camera to
compensate for different lighting scenarios which can effect the colour quality of the displayed image. Select ‘Auto’ for the camera to auto-compensate for white balance depending on current view. Select ‘Indoor’ to permanently set for best results in an indoor setting. Select ‘Outdoor’ to permanently set for best results in an outdoor setting.
Exposure The Oracle Domes Exposure setting can be set to maintain
optimum contrast settings for the viewed image/camera location. Select ‘Full Auto’ for the camera to auto-compensate for best exposure settings depending on current view. Select ‘Manual’ to manually congure exposure settings. Select ‘Shutter Priority’ to manually enter the shutter speed.
Shutter Speed If the Exposure feature is to be manually congured, enter the
shutter speed settings.
Coax Gain If the camera feed to the unit originates from the coax output
of the Oracle Dome camera, the video signal can be boosted by increasing the coaxial gain setting. The default gain is 0 to increase it select a value between 1 and 100 until the optimum image quality is reached.
Coax Lift If the camera feed to the unit originates from the coax output of
the Oracle Dome, the video signal can be boosted by increasing the coaxial lift setting. Coaxial lift differs from gain as only the high frequency end of the video signal spectrum is boosted, to
compensate for the greater attenuation of high frequencies in
coax cables. The default gain is 0 to increase it select a value between 1 and 100 until the optimum image quality is reached.
UTP Boost If the camera feed to the unit originates from the twisted pair
output of the camera. Two levels of boost can be activated to improve image quality by compensating for losses in the cables.
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Event Settings
This menu allows actions to be established and congured for the Oracle Dome camera following
an alarm event. A Home position can be established for the camera and the delay time set for what period of inactivity is required before the camera will be sent to its home position.
Camera Selected camera channel. Camera Title Displays the title assigned to the selected camera channel. Event Name If required, enter a specic name for the alarm event.
Type Select the alarm type from:
EOL (End of Line), NC (Normally Closed), NO (Normally Open) or
Disabled.
Action Select a preset position or a patrol action for the camera upon
alarm event.
Relay Select an action for the relay. Select ‘Momentary’ for the relay to
momentarily switch state. Select ‘Duration’ to switch relay status for the duration of the alarm.
Home (Grey) Select to send the camera to its predetermined home position. Action Select a preset or patrol from the accompanying drop down list.
This preset/patrol will now be set as the cameras ‘home’ position.
Delay Select the time ( in seconds) for which the camera is inactive i.e.
no operator input, before returning to its home position.
Save (Grey) Select to store Event Settings to the unit and the Oracle Dome
camera memory.
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Unit Operation
The unit can be operated via the Viewer menus and the enclosed IR Remote Control, the optional keyboard or with a USB mouse. They can also be viewed and accessed remotely via the webpages and the ‘Viewer’ menu option.
Operating the Viewer
Navigation is via a colour coded softkey system. The coloured menu provides an intuitive approach to operator and installer use. The coloured keys on the IR Remote Control correspond to the menu options displayed on screen.
Note: The screen images shown throughout this section are those displayed on a local monitor. If
viewing remotely via the webpages, the menu layout will differ slightly.
The function of the keys will change according to whether the unit is in Live or Playback mode.
Overleaf are described the available Viewer menu pages. To display the colour coded menu options, press the OK button on the IR Remote Control or click the mouse button.
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View Control
Red Full Show currently selected camera full screen.
Green Quad
Displays four images on-screen, putting the currently selected camera in the top left
segment of the four, and will increment all cameras by one if pressed again i.e. if cam 1 is shown top left, cam 2 top right etc. then the views will increment to cam 2 top left, cam 3 top right etc.
Note: When a camera button is pressed to select a new camera, the new selection will be
displayed in the top left hand corner of the display. The next three connected cameras will be displayed in the following three positions.
Yellow Multi By default displays nine images on-screen,
putting the currently selected camera in the top
left segment, followed by the next eight cameras and will increment all cameras by one if pressed again i.e. if cam 1 is shown top left, cam 2 adjacent etc. then the views will increment to cam 2 top left, cam 3 adjacent etc.
Note: The Multi option not available on 4-way model.
Note: For optimal performance, it is recommended that the multiscreen view be matched to the
number of connected cameras. The default multiscreen display settings can be congured in the Conguration menus via Console Settings->Viewer Defaults->Default Multi Display.
Blue Seq Select to display images from all connected
cameras in a sequential order.
Note: The Seq option not available on 4-way model.
Purple Next Opens the next page of the Viewer menu.
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Video Control
Red ll Freezes current video display. Green << Rewinds current video. Yellow > Plays from current position. Blue >> Fast forwards video up to current recording
position.
Purple Next Opens the next page of the Viewer menu.
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Selection Page
The Selection page allows access to various image and event playback functions.
Red Play Switches the selected camera(s) shown
onscreen into Play mode. Green Goto Opens the GoTo menu. Yellow Event Displays the Events menu. Blue Menu/Setup* Opens the Conguration menu pages.
IMPORTANT: Selecting this option will exit the Viewer menus. This will be logged in the User
Activity Log as the current user terminating the session, refer to ‘Appendix C’ for further information regarding the User Activity Log.
Purple Next Opens the next page of the Viewer menu.
Note: Menu will be displayed in the local viewer, Setup will be displayed in the remote viewer.
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PTZ Program Option
The Program page allows preset settings for PTZ cameras to be established and an ‘Origin’ base position established for a camera.
Note: This page will not be available for all cameras.
Red Preset If Preset positions have been established for the
PTZ camera, select the Preset option and enter
a preset number. Refer to the ‘Presets’ menu
page for further details on establishing preset
positions. Yellow Patrol If Patrols have been established for the camera,
select the Patrol option and enter a number.
Refer to the ‘Patrols’ menu page for further
details on establishing Patrols. Blue Prog Opens the ‘Dome Menu Option’ page. Purple Next Opens the next page of the Viewer menu.
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Program Page
The Program Menu page allows the PTZ conguration on the currently selected Telemetry camera to be accessed and congured (if such menus are available).
Red Dome Select to display the Dome Menu page. Green Store Use to save the current view as a Preset for this
camera. Press this button then a preset position
(using the numeric keys on the IR Remote
Control or optional Keyboard if viewing via a
local monitor).
To re-send the camera to this position, select
the camera, then press Next -> Preset -> (preset
number).
Note: When entering a new preset, any previous preset assigned to that number (for the same
camera) will be overwritten.
Yellow Select This option will send the camera to
the stored ‘Preset1’ position. Blue Set Origin The Origin option allows a base position to
be established for the Oracle dome camera.
The camera will register this position as zero
degrees. Any command that sends the camera
to a coordinate will use this origin as its starting
point..
Note: This option is only available for Oracle dome cameras.
Purple Back Return to the ‘PTZ Program Option’ page.
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GoTo Page
The GoTo Navigation page allows quick and easy investigation of recorded video data. Use the Time and Date options to view recorded images from the camera channel currently being viewed.
Time Enter the required time (using the 24hr clock)
Date Enter the required date
Earliest Recording The earliest recording time available for the camera currently
being viewed will be displayed.
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