Digital Watchdog DW-NEXUS16-1000 User Manual

Digital Watchdog® Nexus NVRTM

User Manual

Manual Edition 02012011– January 2011

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SAFETY INFORMATION

 Read User Manual. After unpacking this product, read the user manual carefully, and follow all the operating and other instructions.  Power Sources. This product should be operated only from the type of power sources indicated on the label. If you are not sure of

the type of power supply to your home or business, consult your product dealer or local power company.

 Ventilation. Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. Proper ventilation ensures reliable operation of the

product and protects it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack, unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

 Heat. The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products that

produce heat.

 Water and Moisture. Do not use this product near water. Do not exceed the humidity specifications for the product as detailed in

the Appendix section of this manual.

 Cleaning. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth

for cleaning.

 Power Cord Protection. Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not to be walked on or pinched by items placed

against them. Pay particular attention to cords, convenience receptacles, and the points where they exit from the product.

 Overloading. Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or

electrical shock.

 UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply). Highly recommended.  Object and Liquid Entry Points. Never insert foreign objects into the NVR unit, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or

short-out parts that could result in a fire or electrical shock. Only insert the media types approved by Digital Watchdog. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

 Accessories. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious

damage to the product.

 Burden. Do not place a heavy object or step on the product. The object may fall, causing serious personal injury and serious

damage to the product.

 Servicing. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or

other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

 Replacement Parts. When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by

the manufacturer or have same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

 Safety Check. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to

determine the unit is in proper operating condition.

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

Dangerous high voltages are present inside the enclosure.

Do not open the cabinet.

Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

SYMBOLS

The following words and symbols mark special messages throughout this guide:

WARNING: Text emphasized in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or loss of life.

CAUTION: Text emphasized in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to

equipment or loss of information.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Product Description ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 9

Features ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9

CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS ...................................................................................................................................... 14

System Specifications .................................................................................................................................................................................... 140

Front Panel Controls and LEDs........................................................................................................................................................................ 10

Rear Panel Connectors ................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

GETTING STARTED ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 12

Included Components ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 12

Optional Components ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Keyboard Setup ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 13

Mouse Setup .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Monitor Setup ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

NVR BASICS .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Setting the Time and Date ................................................................................................................................................................................ 14

Accessing the NVR Utility ................................................................................................................................................................................. 14

Exporting Settings ................................................................................................................................................................................. 14

Importing NVR Settings ......................................................................................................................................................................... 15

Changing Video Format ........................................................................................................................................................................ 15

Display Screen .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 16

Live Camera Options ............................................................................................................................................................................. 17

Live Digital Zoom ................................................................................................................................................................. 17

Camera View ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18

Recording Status Indicator .................................................................................................................................................................... 18

Special Recording ................................................................................................................................................................................. 18

Screen Division Buttons .................................................................................................................................................................................... 19

Dual Monitor Camera Display Menu ..................................................................................................................................................... 19

SETUP OPTIONS ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20

Setup Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 20

Setup Screen Overview .................................................................................................................................................................................... 20

Camera Setup ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21

Set Up New Camera ............................................................................................................................................................................. 21

Network Video ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22

Connecting a Network Device ............................................................................................................................................................... 22

Connecting Manually ........................................................................................................................................................... 22

Connecting with Camera Finder .......................................................................................................................................... 23

Assigning a Network Device to a Channel .......................................................................................................................... 23

Assigning Audio Channels to a Network Device ................................................................................................................. 24

Camera Configuration ........................................................................................................................................................................... 25

Displaying More Columns .................................................................................................................................................... 25

Accessing the Configuration Menu ...................................................................................................................................... 25

NVR Upgrade and Registration ............................................................................................................................................................. 26

Locating the System ID........................................................................................................................................................ 26

Obtaining the Unlock Code .................................................................................................................................................. 26

Unlocking the Upgrade ........................................................................................................................................................ 27

Unlocking New Network Device ............................................................................................................................................................ 27

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Motion Setup ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28

Create a Motion Area ............................................................................................................................................................................ 28

Activating an Alarm on a Motion Event ................................................................................................................................................. 29

Regular Interval Recording.................................................................................................................................................................... 29

Enable Sabotage Detection................................................................................................................................................................... 29

General Setup ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 30

Voice Warning ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 30

Intensive Recording Overview............................................................................................................................................................... 31

Using Intensive Recording ................................................................................................................................................... 31

TV-Out Setup (Analog) .......................................................................................................................................................................... 31

TV-Out Setup (Multiplexer).................................................................................................................................................................... 32

Configure Sequence Mode .................................................................................................................................................. 32

Control Sequence Mode Display ......................................................................................................................................... 32

Control Multiplexer Mode Display ........................................................................................................................................ 33

Connecting to a Wide Screen Display ................................................................................................................................................... 33

Connecting a Second Monitor ............................................................................................................................................................... 34

Setting Up Dual Monitor Preferences .................................................................................................................................. 34

Volume .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 35

Audio ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 35

Enabling Audio Recording ................................................................................................................................................... 35

Enabling Live Audio ............................................................................................................................................................. 36

Auto Sequence Setting .......................................................................................................................................................................... 36

Create Custom Auto Sequence ........................................................................................................................................... 36

Frame Setup Overview ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 37

Frame Setup (4 Channel) ...................................................................................................................................................................... 37

Standard Models ................................................................................................................................................................................... 40

H.264 Models ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 42

Enable Video Out to Spot Monitor (4 Channel and H.264) ................................................................................................. 44

Maximum IPS Table .............................................................................................................................................................................. 44

Schedule Setup ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 46

Recording Schedule .............................................................................................................................................................................. 46

Sensor Schedule ................................................................................................................................................................................... 47

Create a Recording Schedule ............................................................................................................................................................... 48

Create a Sensor Schedule .................................................................................................................................................................... 48

Scheduling Alarm Events..................................................................................................................................................... 48

Emergency Agent Schedule ................................................................................................................................................ 48

Special Day Schedule ........................................................................................................................................................................... 49

Creating/Editing a ―Special Day‖ Schedule ......................................................................................................................... 49

Deleting a ―Special Day‖ Schedule ...................................................................................................................................... 49

System Restart Setup ........................................................................................................................................................................... 50

Create System Restart Schedule ........................................................................................................................................ 50

Sensor Setup .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 51

Configure Sensor Response ................................................................................................................................................................. 51

Activate PTZ Preset on Sensor ............................................................................................................................................................. 52

Network Setup ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 53

Administrative Setup ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 55

Disk Management ................................................................................................................................................................................. 55

Setting Up DDNS .................................................................................................................................................................................. 57

Enable DDNS ...................................................................................................................................................................... 57

Set the IP Address ............................................................................................................................................................... 57

User Management ................................................................................................................................................................................. 58

Add a New User ................................................................................................................................................................... 58

User Rank ............................................................................................................................................................................ 59

Changing the Administrator Password .................................................................................................................................................. 59

Default Administrator Password .......................................................................................................................................... 59

Log Management .................................................................................................................................................................................. 59

Setup Log Management Options ......................................................................................................................................... 59

Status Check / Email ............................................................................................................................................................................. 60

General ................................................................................................................................................................................ 60

Users ................................................................................................................................................................................... 60

Storage Check ..................................................................................................................................................................... 61

Recording Data Check......................................................................................................................................................... 61

SMART Information ............................................................................................................................................................. 62

SMART Alert ........................................................................................................................................................................ 62

Alarm Event ......................................................................................................................................................................... 62

Information ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 63

PTZ.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 63

Instant Recording .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 57

Activate Instant Recording .................................................................................................................................................................... 64

Searching ―Instant Recorded‖ Video ..................................................................................................................................................... 64

SEARCH OPTIONS ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 65

Search Overview ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 65

Play Controls ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 66

Adjust the Brightness of an Image ........................................................................................................................................................ 67

Zooming In on an Image ....................................................................................................................................................................... 67

Zooming In on a Portion of an Image .................................................................................................................................................... 67

Open Video from a Saved Location ...................................................................................................................................................... 67

Time Sync ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 67

Clean Image .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 67

Performing a Basic Search ............................................................................................................................................................................... 68

Printing an Image .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 68

Daylight Saving Time ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 68

Save as JPG or AVI .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 69

Bookmarks ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 70

Modify Bookmarks ............................................................................................................................................................... 70

Single Clip Backup ................................................................................................................................................................................ 71

Single Clip Backup Using Bookmark Data .......................................................................................................................... 71

Index Search ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 72

Performing an Index Search.................................................................................................................................................................. 72

Index Search Results Display ............................................................................................................................................................... 72

Preview Search ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 74

Performing a Preview Search................................................................................................................................................................ 75

Status Search .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 75

Performing a Status Search .................................................................................................................................................................. 75

Object Search ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 76

Performing an Object Search ................................................................................................................................................................ 76

Audio Playback ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 77

Search in Live ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 77

PAN / TILT / ZOOM ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 78

Pan / Tilt / Zoom Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................ 78

Setting up a PTZ Camera ................................................................................................................................................................................. 78

Enable the PTZ Settings ....................................................................................................................................................................... 78

Supported PTZ Protocols ...................................................................................................................................................................... 79

Advanced PTZ Setup ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 80

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PTZ Address Settings ........................................................................................................................................................................... 80

Accessing PTZ Menus ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 81

Controlling a PTZ camera ................................................................................................................................................................................. 81

Using the Graphical PTZ Controller ...................................................................................................................................................... 82

Using the On-Screen Compass............................................................................................................................................................. 83

Understanding Tours ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 83

PTZ Tour Schedule ............................................................................................................................................................................... 84

Create PTZ Tour Schedule .................................................................................................................................................. 84

BACKING UP VIDEO DATA .................................................................................................................................................................................. 85

Backup Overview .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 85

Nero® Express ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 85

General Screen Overview ..................................................................................................................................................................... 86

Performing a General Backup ............................................................................................................................................. 86

Clip Screen Overview ............................................................................................................................................................................ 88

Performing a Clip Backup .................................................................................................................................................... 88

LAN / ISDN / PSTN CONNECTIONS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 90

LAN Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 90

Connecting to a LAN Using TCP/IP .................................................................................................................................................................. 90

Configuring TCP/IP Settings ................................................................................................................................................................. 90

ACTIVE DIRECTORY INTEGRATION ................................................................................................................................................................... 92

Installing Active Directory .................................................................................................................................................................................. 92

WEB VIEWER......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 94

Web Viewer Overview ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 94

Configuring the Server for Remote Connection .................................................................................................................................... 95

Connecting to an NVR using Web Viewer ............................................................................................................................................ 95

Closing the Web Viewer ........................................................................................................................................................................ 95

INCLUDED SOFTWARE SETUP ........................................................................................................................................................................... 96

Emergency Agent Overview.............................................................................................................................................................................. 96

Configuring the NVR ............................................................................................................................................................................. 96

Configuring the Client PC ...................................................................................................................................................................... 96

Setup Window ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 97

Emergency Agent Window ................................................................................................................................................................................ 98

Filter Event List ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 98

Search Alarm Window ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 99

View Recorded Video .......................................................................................................................................................................... 101

Export Video ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 101

Remote Software Overview ............................................................................................................................................................................ 102

Remote Client Minimum Requirements .............................................................................................................................................. 103

Remote Client Recommended Requirements ..................................................................................................................................... 103

Remote Software Setup ...................................................................................................................................................................... 103

Installing Remote Software ................................................................................................................................................ 103

Create a New Remote Connection .................................................................................................................................... 104

Configuring the NVR .......................................................................................................................................................... 105

Configuring the Server for Remote Connection................................................................................................................. 105

Digital Verifier Overview .................................................................................................................................................................................. 106

Installing the Digital Verifier ................................................................................................................................................................. 106

Using the Digital Verifier ...................................................................................................................................................................... 106

Backup Viewer Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................ 107

Installing Backup Viewer ..................................................................................................................................................................... 107

Loading Video from DVD or Hard Drive .............................................................................................................................................. 107

DW Video Management Software Overview................................................................................................................................................... 108

Configuring the Server for Remote Connection .................................................................................................................................. 108

Connecting to an NVR ......................................................................................................................................................................... 108

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INTRODUCTION

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Nexus is a cutting-edge Network Video Recording (NVR) device that has been designed to support most major brands of IP cameras,

megapixel cameras, and video encoders. It can record up to 32 IP cameras both locally and globally via the internet. Nexus enables you to configure, view, search, export, remotely upgrade, and monitor alarms simultaneously. Also, its unique Digital Signature Verification (DSV) can review the exported videos or stills for tampering, giving law enforcement greater confidence in the information supplied by the NVR.

The Nexus Network Video Recording Software is now available for purchase. Build your own computer and just load DW’s software to begin recording up to 32 IP cameras. The Nexus NVR Software is a cost effective solution to your surveillance needs.

FEATURES

 Record up to 32 IP Cameras

 View and Record from Anywhere in the World

 Continuous, Motion Detection, and Sensor Recording Modes

 HDD Field Upgradeable

 Removable HDD Bays for Easy Maintenance

 DVR Health Check

 PTZ Control

 Automatic Backup to Internal and External Devices

 Multiple Levels of Security Access

 Network Bandwidth Control for Each Cameras

 Two-Way Audio (VMS to DVR)

 Megapixel Camera Support

 Remote Operation & Configuration

 Watermark Verification (Digital Signature Verification)

 E-mailing Service

 Hardware Watchdog

 Fully Compatible with Most Major IP Camera Brands

 Large Internal Storage up to 20 Terabyte

CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

Digital Watchdog® state-of-the-art High Definition Network Video Recorders are housed in a high performance and versatile AU aluminum rack mount case allowing easy storage of multiple NVRs for enterprise applications. Every Digital Watchdog NVR unit comes equipped with the latest technology.

Intel® Pentium® IV Processor

10/100 Network Interface Card (NIC)

256 MB of System Memory

32 MB Video Card

CD-RW Recorder

3.5‖ Floppy Drive

Full Duplex High-fi Sound Functionality

120 GB Video Storage Drive

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS AND LEDS

DVD-RW Drive

2 DVD-RW Eject Tray Button

Lock to Access Hard Drive(s)

Hard Drive Activity LED Display

5 Power LED Display

6 USB Slot

7 ON/OFF Power Switch

Cooling Fan Air Intake

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S-Video Output

LPT Parallel Printer Port

DVI-I Output

RS-422 Interface

DB-15 SXGA Monitor Output

PS/2 Keyboard Input

Audio In/Out

PS/2 Mouse Input

USB Ports

Secondary Power Switch

RJ-45 Network Jack

110V / 220V Switch

USB Ports

IEEE AC Power Connector

DB-9 Serial Input 1

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REAR PANEL CONNECTORS

GETTING STARTED

INCLUDED COMPONENTS

Digital Watchdog® NVRs come with a mouse, keyboard, and select software and cables. Identify the following components to make sure everything has been included with your new NVR unit. If any of the following items are missing, contact your dealer to arrange a replacement.

NVR Unit

Mouse Keyboard

Rack Mount Attachments with Screws

Power Adapter NVR Key

User Manual

NVR Repair Disc / NVR Software Disc

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OPTIONAL COMPONENTS

To fully utilize your NVR unit’s potential, several optional DW components are listed below. Contact your dealer for more

information about these products.

1. DVD ROM Recordable Drive. Stores large amounts of video data easily. Each DDVD can store up to 5 gigabytes of video

data

2. USB External Hard Drive. An easy way to extract large amounts of video data from the NVR unit is to use a USB external

Hard Drive. This drive connects to the USB port on the NVR unit and can be attached to any computer with a USB port.

3. Fiber Network Interface Adapter. Used to enterprise network environments where large amounts of data are transferred

across the LAN. If large groups of people are logging in remotely across the LAN, the fiber adapter will speed the data transfer.

4. Gigabit 10/100/1000 Network Interface Adapter. Transfers data up to 10 times faster than standard fast Ethernet which

comes standard with the NVR unit. This speed can be helpful if many people access the NVR remotely.

5. Granite Rack (External Raid Storage Unit). Offers the potential of over 100 terabytes of data storage. 1U and 3U models

are available. The addition of extended storage to an NVR will allow longer periods of recording without overwriting the previously recorded data.

KEYBOARD SETUP

To attach the keyboard to the NVR unit, plug the end of the keyboard into the keyboard PS/2 Port located on the back of the machine. The keyboard PS/2 Port can be identified by the purple color. Refer to the Rear Panel Connectors diagram for more information.

MOUSE SETUP

To attach the mouse to the NVR unit, plug the end of the mouse into the mouse PS/2 Port located on the back of the machine. The mouse PS/2 Port can be identified by the green color.

The mouse uses a cursor called a pointer. Pointers come in many different shapes but are most commonly shaped like an arrow.

Your mouse has two buttons: a left button and a right button. Quickly pressing and releasing one of these buttons is called clicking. Sometimes you will need to double-click or quickly click the same button twice.

The ratchet wheel in between the two buttons is used for added navigation functionality by simply moving the wheel with your index finger (scrolling), you can quickly move through multiple pages, lines, or windows. The wheel may also function as a third button allowing you to click or double-click an icon or a selected item quickly.

MONITOR SETUP

There are up to three available connections for monitors which can be used individually or in tandem.

Attach the monitor or monitors to the rear of the NVR unit using the cable supplied by the monitor manufacturer. Refer to your monitor manual for detailed information on how to setup and use it.

Note: The monitor you muse must be capable of having a screen resolution of 1024 x 768 and display colors of at least 32 bit.

NVR BASICS

SETTING THE TIME AND DATE

1. Exit to Windows by clicking the Exit button from the display screen and selecting Restart in Windows Mode. (See the Display

screen section later in this chapter)

2. Open Windows Explorer. Do this by right-clicking the My Computer Icon (located on the top left hand corner of the Desktop) and

select Explore.

3. Click on Control Panel to open it. If you do not see Control Panel listed, Click My Computer to expand the folder tree.

4. Double Click on Date and Time inside Control Panel window.

5. Adjust the Date and Time.

6. When finished, close all open windows and restart NVR. Do this by clicking the Start button (located on the lower left hand side

of the Desktop) and selecting Shut Down.

ACCESSING THE NVR UTILITY

EXPORTING SETTINGS

Exporting settings can help configure multiple NVRs quickly or reconfigure a unit that has failed. Some things must be kept in mind when using this feature.

You cannot use this function on:

 NVRs that are different models.

 When upgrading from certain software versions. (This feature cannot be used when upgrading from v2.x to v3.x)

1. Exit to Windows by clicking the Exit button on the Display screen then and select Restart in Windows Mode. (See the Display

screen section later in this chapter)

2. Click Start > Programs > Digital Watchdog Server >

VFormat.

3. Click the Export button in the System Settings Tool section.

4. Select a location to save the settings file and click Save.

The DVR Utility will export the DVR settings and automatically close.

5. Click the OK button to close the VFormat Utility.

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IMPORTING NVR SETTINGS

1. Exit to Windows by clicking the Exit button on the display screen and selecting Restart in Windows Mode. See the Display Screen

section later in this chapter.

2. Click Start > Programs > Digital Watchdog Server > VFormat.

3. Click the Import button in the System Settings Tool section.

4. Select the location of the settings file to import and click Open.

5. Click Yes to import the data file.

6. Click the OK button to close the VFormat Utility.

CHANGING VIDEO FORMAT

1. Exit to Windows by clicking the Exit button on the Display screen and selecting Restart in Windows Mode. (See the Display

screen section later in this chapter).

2. Click Start > Programs > Digital Watchdog Server > VFormat.

3. Select the appropriate video setting from the list in the Video Setting section: NTSC or PAL.

4. Click Set.

5. Click the OK button to close the VFormat Utility.

DISPLAY SCREEN

Each time the NVR starts, the program defaults to the display screen. The following diagram outlines the buttons and features used on the display screen. You should become familiar with these options, for this is the screen that will be displayed the majority of the time.

Date/Time

Displays current date and time. The date and time is stamped onto the recorded video and is displayed whenever the video is played back.

Screen Division Buttons

View cameras in groups such as 2x2, 3x3, and 4x4.

Options Menu

Exit

Exit software with one of the several options—Logout, Shut Down, Restart, and Restart in Windows Mode.

Storage Capacity

Displays the total free storage space available to the NVR. When the Storage Capacity reaches 100%, NVR begins to rewrite over the older saved videos.

Sensor (Alarm Status) Bar

Relay

Displays the Alarm Status for each sensor input.

Fires the Output Relay. The output relays can be hooked up to external alarms, set to trigger a phone call, etc.

Current User

Displays the name of the user currently logged onto NVR.

Remote Client Status

Displays users remotely connected to NVR.

1 2 3 4 5

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LIVE CAMERA OPTIONS

Select a camera on the display screen and right-click the mouse button to display the following options:

 Full Screen  Instant Recording  Search In Live  Digital Zoom

Live Digital Zoom

Zoom in on an image while watching live video. This feature only works in the single camera screen display mode.

1. Move the mouse cursor to the live video feed, and double-click the left mouse button.

2. Click the right mouse button on the video, and then click Digital Zoom.

3. Use the mouse and the scroll wheel to control the direction and to zoom in / zoom out.

CAMERA VIEW

RECORDING STATUS INDICATOR

The camera status for each camera is displayed on the upper right corner of the Video Display Area. The following are the different status for each camera:

Recording

Displayed when the camera is currently being recorded to the NVR.

Motion Detection

Displayed when a camera that is set for motion detection detects motion.

Display

Displayed when the camera is currently not being recorded to the NVR.

SPECIAL RECORDING

There are two types of Special Recording. Text is displayed on the camera display to indicate what type of Special Recording has been activated.

SENSOR

SENSOR is displayed, when a sensor associated with the given camera is activated.

INSTANT

Instant Recording is a manual activation of the recording for the selected camera. Regardless of the recording schedule, Instant Recording will start the camera recording and also flag the video for future searches using the Index Search feature. INSTANT is displayed when a user activates the Instant Recording option. Double right-click the video display to activate and deactivate the Instant Recording option.

INSTANT

Special Recording Type

Recording Status

Camera No. and Name

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SCREEN DIVISION BUTTONS

The Screen Division menu allows you to view cameras in groups such as 2x2, 3x3, and 4x4. The options are shown below.

Note When Viewing live video from Network Cameras, only 4 Channels will display at a time.

1st Four Cameras View – Displays cameras 1-4 in the Video Display Area.

2nd Four Cameras View – Displays cameras 5-8 in the Video Display Area.

3rd Four Cameras View – Displays cameras 9-12 in the Video Display Area.

4th Four Cameras View – Displays cameras 13-16 in the Video Display Area.

1st Nine Cameras View – Displays cameras 1-9 in the Video Display Area.

2nd Nine Cameras View – Displays cameras 8-16 in the Video Display Area.

Multi-Camera View – Displays a group of cameras within the Video Display Area.

All Camera View – Displays all 16 cameras within the Video Display Area.

Multi-Camera View – Displays a group of cameras within the Video Display Area.

Full Screen – The Full Screen Option allows you to view the Video Display Area, using the entire viewable area on the monitor. When this is selected, no menu options are visible. You can activate the Full Screen Option by clicking on the Full Screen button in the Screen Division menu. You can deactivate Full Screen mode by right-clicking on the screen.

Auto Sequence – Sequences through the Screen Divisions sets. For example, selecting the 1A and then the Loop button will sequence through 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A and then repeat. This option is not available for the 7, 10 and 13 screen divisions.

DUAL MONITOR CAMERA DISPLAY MENU

When dual monitors are enabled, you can adjust the camera display for live view on the secondary display. Move the mouse to the top of the screen and the camera display menu will appear.

SETUP OPTIONS

Setup Options Menu

SETUP OVERVIEW

The Setup options allow the user to optimize the NVR by adjusting things like camera names, reboot schedules, recording schedules, and more. It is extremely important that the NVR be set up correctly for several reasons.

Recording Schedules Increase the amount of pertinent recorded video that is saved on the NVR by optimizing the recording

Sensor Connections Define the sensors associated with each camera.

DVR Access Control the types of access that other users may have. This ensures the security and integrity of the

Camera Naming Name each camera so the location can be easily identified and include any other pertinent information

Adjusting Camera Color Optimize the clarity and detail that is recorded by adjusting each camera’s color settings.

SETUP SCREEN OVERVIEW

schedule. Optimize the type of recording done by adding motion detection to this as well, again increasing the amount of useful video.

NVR unit.

that may be helpful when viewing it on the Video Display Area.

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CAMERA SETUP

SETUP NEW CAMERA

1. Attach camera to the rear of the NVR chassis.

2. Click Setup on the display screen.

3. Click Camera Setup to open the Camera Setup window.

4. Select the channel that corresponds with the new camera from the Select Camera list.

5. Enter a name for the camera in the Camera Name box.

6. Adjust the Brightness, Hue and Contrast if necessary.

7. Select the appropriate sensors to associate with the camera.

8. Click Apply when finished.

Selected Camera Display

Adjust Brightness,

Hue, and Contrast

Define Camera Name

Apply System Defaults

to Selected or All

Cameras

Apply System Defaults

to Selected Camera

NETWORK VIDEO

Supported IP Camera Manufacturers

Digital Watchdog

ACTi

Arecont Vision

Axis

D-Link

Lumenera

Mobotix

Panasonic

Pixord

Samsung

Sony

Toshiba

VivoTek

CONNECTING A NETWORK DEVICE

Connecting Manually

1. From the display screen, click Setup.

2. Click Network Video tab.

3. Click the Add/Remove Device tab.

4. Select your network device from the Device Type list.

5. Type a Device Name.

6. Type the IP/URL address, Port, User ID and Password of the device.

7. Click Add.

Selected Camera Display

Automatic

Camera Finder

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Connecting with Camera Finder

1. From the display screen, click Setup.

2. Click the Network Video tab.

3. Click the Add/Remove Device tab.

4. Click Find Cameras to find all connected Network cameras automatically.

5. Select the check box next to the desired camera.

6. Click Get Device.

7. Type the User ID and Password of the device.

8. Click Update.

Assigning a Network Device to a Channel

1. From the display screen, click Setup.

2. Click Network Video.

3. Click the Channel Setup tab.

4. Click an available channel on the Channel List.

5. Type the desired Position Name.

6. From Select Device list, select the appropriate network device added previously.

7. If the device has PTZ capabilities, select the PTZ Camera checkbox to enable.

8. If supported, select the Use Network Camera Motion Detection checkbox.

9. Select Intensive Motion, Intensive Sensor, and/or Intensive Instant to increase the recording rate on an event.

10. Click Apply.

Assigning Audio Channels to a Network Device

1. From the Live View screen, click Setup.

2. Click Network Video.

3. Click the Audio Setup tab.

4. Click an available audio channel on the Channel List.

5. From Select Device list, select a network device added previously.

6. To record the network audio select the Record Network Audio checkbox. The audio channel will be available on the search

screen.

7. To access the audio channel from the Live View screen, select the Enable Network Audio in Live View checkbox.

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CAMERA CONFIGURATION

The Camera Configuration tab displays information on all cameras (analog and network) connected to the NVR.

Non-Decoding Mode

Select to Disable Live Video of Network Cameras.

Note: Disabling Live Video on Megapixel Cameras will significantly improve the performance of the NVR.

Displaying More Columns

The Camera Configuration tab can be customized to display only the information you use most. Click Select Column button to add or remove specific columns. The following columns are available:

Capture FPS

Record FPS

Schedule

Manufacturer

Model

IP Address

Port Number

Resolution

Record FPS

Frame Rate

Codec

Quality

PTZ

Accessing the Configuration Menu

Use the Digital Watchdog interface to access basic network device menu functions.

1. From the display screen, click Setup.

2. Click Network Video.

3. Click the Camera Configuration tab.

4. Highlight the desired camera.

5. Click Setup Network Device button.

NVR UPGRADE AND REGISTRATION

Have the following information available before registering the NVR upgrade.

NVR Product Serial Number: The Product Serial Number is the unique number was provided by Digital Watchdog with the purchase software.

System ID: The System ID is a number that is generated by the Digital Watchdog unit. This is a unique code generated, using the MAC address of the computer that is running the software. The following steps illustrate how to obtain a unique System ID.

Locating the System ID

1. From the display screen, click Setup.

2. Click Network Video.

3. Click the License tab.

4. Click Copy to copy the System ID.

Obtaining the Unlock Code

1. Open an Internet browser and go to: http://register.digital-watchdog.net

2. Type the Product Serial Number that was provided by Digital Watchdog.

3. Type the System ID generated by the NVR.

4. Click Submit.

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5. Verify the information.

6. Click Next, if the information provided is correct.

7. Once validated, you will be provided with the Unlock Code.

8. Print the page and save for future reference.

Unlocking the Upgrade

1. Go to Setup > Network Video > License.

2. Enter the Unlock Code generated by the Digital Watchdog Registration Site into the License Key box.

3. Click Register and confirm that the new License Key is listed in the Channel Connection License box.

4. Click OK.

UNLOCKING NEW NETWORK DEVICE

Follow the instructions above for registering the NVR upgrade to unlock any additional network devices.

MOTION SETUP

The NVR allows the User to adjust several different Motion Settings and create motion detection areas.

CREATE A MOTION AREA

1. From the display screen, click Setup.

2. Click Motion.

3. Select a camera from the Select Camera list.

4. Select the Detect Detail Motion Area checkbox.

5. Click Clear.

6. Click Advanced Motion Area Setup.

7. Click a Motion Detection Area shape button.

8. Drag the mouse over the camera image.

Note: To create a polygon shape, click the mouse at each point and double-click to close the shape.

9. Click OK.

10. Move the sliders to adjust motion sensitivity and the noise filter.

11. Define the pre-alarm and post-alarm recording time for a motion event.

Pre Alarm: 0~50 Seconds; Number of seconds the NVR records before motion is detected. Post Alarm: 0~50 Seconds; Number of seconds the NVR records after motion is detected.

Reduces Analog

Signal Noise from

Motion Detection

Notification Options

for Motion and

Sensor Detection

Schedule Recording at

a Regular Specified

Interval

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ACTIVATING AN ALARM ON A MOTION EVENT

1. In the Motion Setup window, select a camera to edit from the Select Camera

list.

2. Create a motion area.

3. Select the Alarm Output checkbox.

4. Select a Control NO (Output) to activate for the selected camera.

5. Select an alarm Duration (seconds) for when a motion event occurs.

REGULAR INTERVAL RECORDING

Regular Interval Recording allows users to record a single frame every few minutes or hours when there is no motion. This will prove that motion recording is working but there is no motion. Regular Interval Recording is only available when motion recording or sensor recording is selected in the recording schedule.

To enable Regular Interval Recording:

1. Select the Regular Interval Recording checkbox.

2. Specify how often to record a single frame when no motion is occurring. Users can go as little as one image per second.

ENABLE SABOTAGE DETECTION

The Camera Sabotage Detection feature notifies users that the field of vision of a camera has been compromised or abruptly changed, or it detects significant vibrations.

To enable Sabotage Detection:

1. Select the Enable Sabotage Detection checkbox.

2. Set the threshold percentage to reduce false alarms.

3. Select the Beep on Detect checkbox, or select a Relay to activate on detection.

GENERAL SETUP

Beep on Login Fail

Enables the NVR to beep continuously in response to a failed login attempt. Only an authorized login will stop the beeping.

Sequence Setting

Allows the video-out picture to cycle through channels automatically at a set speed. For example, it can cycle through channels 1-6 at four second intervals.

Use Full Screen

Stretch the Digital Watchdog interface to use the full monitor screen.

Display Size

Select from available monitor display sizes. Use to correctly display video on wide screen monitors.

VOICE WARNING

The NVR allows users to play a sound file when either a Motion event or Sensor event occurs. This file can be a custom created sound file that is unique to the application. The selected WAV file is played through speakers attached to the NVR.

1. Click the Open Sound File icon to browse for a WAV file. The selected file will display in the box on the left.

2. Click the Test icon to verify the audio file.

3. Select Motion Event and/or Sensor Event to trigger the audio file.

Adjust / Mute Volume

Test

Open Sound File

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INTENSIVE RECORDING

The Intensive Recording option allows you to increase the Pictures Per Second of any camera, using sensor or motion activation. See Frame Setup for information on how to configure intensive recording. This feature guarantees that the Pictures Per Second and Resolution will be set

correctly and will not exceed the NVR limitation.

Using Intensive Recording

The Intensive Recording option is set as ‖All or Nothing‖. For example, if Intensive on Sensor is enabled, all cameras associated with sensors will activate the Intensive Recording.

To activate the Intensive Recording option, follow these steps.

1. Inside Camera Setup, select the camera to use and enable the sensor to associate with it.

2. Click General. Select the Intensive on Sensor and/or Intensive on Motion checkboxes.

3. Open Schedule under Setup Options. Select the Sensor option.

4. Enable the sensor by creating a schedule for it.

5. Click Apply and exit setup.

TV-OUT SETUP (ANALOG)

The NVR features an optional TV-Out which allows users to output video from any number

of cameras, in sequence, to a television or monitor display.

1. Select TV Out Setup button.

2. Select the TV-Out Port to use.

Note Each Port must be configured individually, i.e. one after the

other.

3. Select the Use checkbox to enable TV-Out for the selected port.

4. Select the camera(s) to display through the TV-Out port.

5. Select Motion Event or Sensor Event checkbox for an event popup.

6. Define the Event Holding Time (the number of seconds the camera

displays after an event) for selected event types.

7. Define the Auto Switching Time (the number of seconds between

switching of camera) for the selected TV-Out Port.

TV-OUT SETUP (MULTIPLEXER)

The Multiplexer TV Out card is an optional upgrade that allows users to output video in a sequence or a matrix display.

Note: IP cameras will not display on the Multiplexer TV Out card.

Configure Sequence Mode

Tip If no cameras are configured in the TV Out Setup, the sequence

mode will cycle through all connected camera.

To configure settings for the TV Out sequence mode:

1. Click TV Out Setup, located in the General tab of Setup.

2. Select the TV Out Port to use from the Port list.

Note: Each Port must be configured individually, i.e. one after the other.

3. Select the Use checkbox to enable TV-Out for the selected port.

4. Select the camera(s) to display in the sequence.

5. Select an Event Popup checkbox if desired.

6. Define the Event Holding Time (the number of seconds the camera

displays after an event) for selected event types.

7. Define the Auto Switching Time (the number of seconds between

switching of camera) for the selected TV Out Port.

8. Click OK and then click Apply on the General Setup window.

Control Sequence Mode Display

1. Click TV Out on the Display screen.

2. To change the camera that is displayed on the monitor, click the desired camera number in the row that the monitor is connected

to.

Tip Port 1 is the top port on the TV Out card.

3. To stop the sequence, click Auto.

4. To close the TV Out controls, click Close.

Sequence Button

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Control Multiplexer Mode Display

1. Click TV Out on the Display screen.

2. Click Multiplexer.

3. To change the camera that is displayed on the monitor, click the desired camera number in the row that the monitor is connected

to.

Tip Port 1 is the top port on the TV Out card.

Note Only Ports 1 and 2 can be configured in multiplexer mode. Channel 3 will mimic channel 1, and channel 4 will mimic

channel 2.

4. Click the desired screen division to display in multiplex mode.

5. Click the Sequence button to start sequencing through cameras.

Tip When in Multiplexer mode, the display can only sequence through one type of screen division (e.g. 4 Channel divisions A

– D or 9 Channel divisions A and B on a 16 channel NVR).

6. To close the TV Out controls, click Close.

CONNECTING TO A WIDE SCREEN DISPLAY

1. Click Exit on the Display screen and select Exit in Windows Mode.

2. Right-click the Desktop and select Properties.

3. Click the Settings tab.

4. Drag the Screen Resolution bar to the proper resolution of the connected display.

Tip Refer to the display documentation for the proper resolution settings.

5. Click OK and confirm the change.

6. Double-click the Digital Watchdog Server icon on the Desktop.

7. Click Setup on the Display screen and then click General.

8. Under Display Settings, select the Use Full Screen checkbox and then select the correct resolution from the Display Size list.

9. Click Apply.

Sequence Button

CONNECTING A SECOND MONITOR

The NVR offers both VGA and DVI-D video outputs that can be used simultaneously. Live video will always appear on one output while a second can be used to display search or setup screens.

1. Click Exit on the Display screen and select Exit in Windows Mode.

2. Right-click the Desktop and select Properties.

3. Click the Settings tab.

4. Click the secondary display and click the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor checkbox.

Tip Refer to the display documentation for the proper resolution settings.

5. Click OK and confirm the change.

6. Double-click the Digital Watchdog Server icon on the Desktop.

7. Click Setup on the Display screen and then click General.

8. Under Function, select the Dual Monitor checkbox.

9. Click Apply.

Setting Up Dual Monitor Preferences

When using dual monitors on the NVR, you can set the Live View, Search, and Setup windows to open on either the primary or secondary monitor.

1. On the General screen of Setup, click Dual Monitor Setup.

2. Select the appropriate checkboxes to open Live View, Search, and Setup on the Primary or Secondary monitor.

Note Live View will always default to the Primary monitor. When the Secondary monitor is selected for Live View, the cameras

will display full screen on the secondary monitor.

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VOLUME

The volume control allows fine tuning of the volume settings on the NVR.

Volume Options:

• Slider Controls – Used to adjust the literal volume for the respective devices listed.

• Mute Checkbox – Select the Mute checkbox to mute volume on any of the device columns or select the Mute All check box to mute all audio on the NVR.

AUDIO

The Digital Watchdog NVR is capable of recording up to 16 channels of audio depending on the model.

AUDIO FEATURES:

• 8000 Hz playback in Live Mode

• Up to 48000 Hz playback in Search Mode

• Mono Sampling

DATA SIZE (Per channel):

• 1 Second: 1625 bytes

• 1 Minute: 97,500 bytes

• 10 Minute: 975,000 bytes

• 1 Hour: 5,850,000 bytes

• 1 Day: 140,400,000 bytes (Approx 140MB)

Enabling Audio Recording

1. Click Audio on the General setup display.

2. Select an audio channel under Audio.

3. Select the Record checkbox.

4. Click OK.

Enabling Live Audio

1. Click Audio on the General setup display.

2. Select an audio channel under Audio.

3. Select the Use live audio checkbox.

4. Click OK.

AUTO SEQUENCE SETTING

Auto Sequencing is available either on the display screen when Auto Sequencing has been enabled or on a spot monitor when a SpotMonitor out signal is used. Auto Sequencing conveniently displays video channels at a specified interval and sequences through each selected channel.

Select All

Enable all cameras for sequencing

Custom Mode

Create non-standard screen divisions

Skip 0 FPS Channel

Sequence skips cameras with no video signal

Interval(sec)

Select interval between switching cameras

Create Custom Auto Sequence

1. Open General setup and click Sequence Setting.

2. Click individual cameras in the left pane or click Select All to include all cameras in the sequence.

3. Select an Interval (in seconds) to display each screen in the sequence.

4. Select screen division options for appropriate cameras.

Screen Division Options

Enable Sequencing

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FRAME SETUP OVERVIEW

The Frame Setup menu allows configuration of the IPS, resolution, quality, and sensitivity of each camera channel. When configuring the IPS sliders, the BLUE slider represents the IPS the NVR will record during intensive recording and have available for transmitting to remotely connected systems. The RED slider represents the IPS that will be recorded by the NVR under normal recording conditions.

The total IPS of all blue sliders may not exceed the recording IPS of the NVR. The IPS of a red slider may not exceed that of the blue slider for the same channel. The dual sliders allow configuration of the NVR to record at a lower IPS while still being able to transmit at a higher IPS to remote connections.

Ex. If a camera channel is set to 25 IPS (blue) and 7 IPS (red), the NVR will record at 7 IPS, and users viewing live video remotely can receive up to 25 IPS.

Note The 4 Channel NVR only allows the user to select one frame rate for both recording and remote viewing.

FRAME SETUP (4 CHANNEL)

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Frame Select

Sets the IPS recorded by the NVR and available for viewing on a remote client PC

Video Quality

Lower video quality has a smaller file size but appears more pixilated

Sensitivity

Sets the key frame refresh rate. Adjusting this setting can have negative effects on video quality

NOTE: Do not change from default setting unless instructed by a system administrator.

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STANDARD MODELS

Note The RED IPS record slider cannot exceed the BLUE IPS capture slider.

Note The software will not allow the maximum available frames to be exceeded.

Frame Select

Blue Slider: Sets the IPS recorded during intensive recording and available for viewing on a remote client PC.

Red Slider: Sets the IPS recorded by the NVR during normal recording.

Resolution

Affects the total number of frames per second that are available.

Codec

Select the appropriate codec for each camera. CUBIC (MJPEG), MPEG-4, H.264

Video Quality

Lower video quality has a smaller file size but appears more pixilated.

Sensitivity

Sets the key frame refresh rate. Adjusting this setting can have negative effects on video quality.

Note: Do not change the default setting unless instructed by a system administrator.

H.264 MODELS

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Note The RED IPS record slider cannot exceed the BLUE IPS capture slider.

Note The Software will not allow the maximum available Frames to be exceeded.

Frame Select

Blue Slider: Sets the IPS recorded during intensive recording and available for viewing on a remote client PC.

Red Slider: Sets the IPS recorded by the NVR during normal recording.

Resolution

Affects the total number of frames per second that are available.

Video Quality

Lower video quality has a smaller file size but appears more pixilated.

Sensitivity

Sets the key frame refresh rate. Adjusting this setting can have negative effects on video quality.

Note: Do not change the default setting unless instructed by a system administrator.

Enable Video Out to Spot Monitor (4 Channel and H.264)

1. Click Setup on the Display screen.

2. Click Frame Setup.

3. Select the Video Out checkbox to enable the appropriate channels.

4. Define the Video Out Time (seconds to display each channel on spot monitor).

5. Click Apply.

MAXIMUM IPS TABLE

IPS Breakdown for Each Resolution

Resolution

CCTV

x480 Model

H.264 Model

360x240

1CIF

480 IPS

240 IPS/480 IPS

720x240 *

2CIF

240 IPS

240 IPS/480 IPS

720x480 **

4CIF

120 IPS

240 IPS/480 IPS (D1)

Resolution

CCTV

x120 Model

x240 Model

360x240

1CIF

120 IPS

240 IPS

720x240 *

2CIF

120 IPS

720x480 **

4CIF

60 IPS

Resolution

CCTV

x240E Model

360x240

1CIF

240 IPS

640x240

2CIF

240 IPS

640x480

4CIF

120 IPS

* Frames recorded in 720x240 are twice the size of the standard 360x240. When recording at 720x240, each frame assigned to the channel will use 2 of the total frames available.

** Frames recorded in 720x480 are four times the size of the standard 360x240. When recording at 720x480, each frame assigned to the channel will use 4 of the total frames available.

32 Channel Frame Allocation

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32 Channel models utilize two capture cards. When configuring cameras and allocating frames, the total frame rate for the NVR is split between each capture card. Please reference the chart below for available frames in each grouping of channels.

Resolution

Channels

x240 Model

x480 Model

360x240

1 to 16

120 frames

240 frames

17 to 32

120 frames

240 frames

720x240

1 to 16

60 frames

120 frames

17 to 32

60 frames

120 frames

720x480

1 to 16

30 frames

60 frames

17 to 32

30 frames

60 frames

SCHEDULE SETUP

RECORDING SCHEDULE

The Recording Schedule window allows the user to create different recording schedules based on the day, time, and type of recording desired. In addition, this window contains the System Restart options that allow the user to perform basic system maintenance by automatically scheduling the NVR to restart periodically.

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SENSOR SCHEDULE

The Sensors will supersede all other types of recording modes (Motion and Continuous). Regardless of the recording schedule of a particular camera, if a sensor event occurs the associated cameras will begin recording as a Sensor Event. Sensor Recordings will be flagged and searchable using the Index Search Mode. Cameras are associated to sensors in the Camera Setup menu.

CREATE A RECORDING SCHEDULE

1. Select a day to begin creating the schedule for that day, or click Single Day Selection button, enabling Multi Day Selection, to

create the same schedule for multiple days.

2. Highlight the Time Blocks for the camera(s) within the Recording Schedule window. Once the desired Time Blocks are

highlighted, click a Recording Mode button. The Time-Blocks should now appear Blue for Motion, Yellow for Continuous, and White for No Recording Note: Leave cameras recording with Sensor Detection set to No Recording for the specified time block(s).

CREATE A SENSOR SCHEDULE

1. Click Schedule and then select the Sensor option. Select a single day or click Single Day Selection to include multiple days in

the schedule.

2. Highlight the Time Blocks within the Recording Schedule window to enable or disable the sensor(s). Once the time blocks are

highlighted click Enable. The time block will now appear red.

Scheduling Alarm Events

There are three types of Alarm Events:

ALARM EVENT: This option logs the Alarm Events on the local server.

CENTRAL STATION: This option sends a Map Alarm to Central Station software such as DW VMS Multi-Site Management.

EMERGENCY AGENT: This option sends the Alarm Event to the Emergency Agent software.

Motion can be designated as an alarm event. Often motion does not need to be treated as an Alarm event. For example, during work hours, motion that occurs is expected and should not be treated as an alarm. However, after business hours, any motion that occurs should be treated as an alarm.

1. Click Schedule on the Setup screen.

2. Select either Recording or Sensor.

3. Highlight time block that have been set to Motion (or Sensor) and click the desired Event buttons (Alarm Event, Central Station,

Emergency Agent). A corresponding letter will display in the selected time blocks.

Emergency Agent Schedule

Video recording triggered by motion or sensor events can be sent to the Emergency Agent software.

1. Enable the Emergency Agent Event. (see Scheduling Alarm Events above).

2. Enter the IP Address of a PC running the Emergency Agent software under Emergency IP.

3. Select the checkbox next to the IP Address to enable it. Only one IP Address is supported at a time.

4. Enter the recording duration (in seconds) in the Emergency Time box.

Tip See the Emergency Agent chapter for more information on setting up the Emergency Agent software.

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SPECIAL DAY SCHEDULE

The user can create days that have a unique recording schedule, such as Holidays, Special Events, Vacations, etc.

Creating/Editing a “Special Day” Schedule

1. Click Normal Day Mode to enable the Special Day Mode.

2. Select a day by typing the date or clicking the arrow to the right of the Date Bar.

3. Highlight the time-blocks within the Recording Schedule window for the camera(s) selected. Once the desired Time-Blocks are

highlighted, click a Recording Mode button.

4. When finished creating the schedule, click the Save Special Day button.

Note: The special day should now appear as a date in the Special Day Schedule.

Deleting a “Special Day” Schedule

1. Select a date from the Special Days list.

2. Click Delete Special Day button.

Special Day Mode /

Normal Day Mode

Date Bar

Configured Special

Days List

SYSTEM RESTART SETUP

System Restart Setup allows the user to define a schedule wherein the NVR automatically restarts according to specified parameters.

Create System Restart Schedule

1. Click Schedule on the Setup screen.

2. Click Restart Setup.

3. Select the day(s) of the week to schedule an automatic system restart and select the Enable checkbox to enable shut down.

Note: This step alone does not trigger the NVR to restart, only to shut down.

4. Specify the time of day to schedule the system restart.

5. Select the Restart option.

Note: If Off is selected, the NVR will shut down at the specified time but not restart.

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SENSOR SETUP

The Sensor setup window allows you to enable, disable, and configure Sensors and Relays (Control Outputs).

CONFIGURE SENSOR RESPONSE

1. Click Setup on the display screen.

2. Click Sensor.

3. Click the NO or NC checkbox to select Normally Open or Normally Closed for the desired sensor.

4. Enter the Delay time to define the number of seconds after the sensor is triggered of when the relay will be activated.

5. Enter the Relays you wish to associate with the sensor. One or more relays can be associated with a single sensor. Separate

the relays with commas.

6. Click Apply.

ACTIVATE PTZ PRESET ON SENSOR

1. Create a PTZ Preset Position. See instructions in the PTZ

Setup Chapter.

2. Click Setup on the display screen.

3. Click Sensor.

4. Click Sensor Preset.

5. Select the desired camera from the Channel list.

6. Select the appropriate Sensor from the list.

7. Select the preconfigured PTZ Preset from the list.

8. Click Set. A list of configured Sensor Presets will display in the

box below.

9. Repeat for additional sensors.

10. Click OK to close the Sensor Preset window.

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NETWORK SETUP

Network Setup allows the user to adjust settings such as ports and transport rate, setup PPP information for use with the emergency agent, and enable remote access.

Use with

Remote Connections

Settings for Video

Sent to Remote

Use with

Emergency Agent

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TimeOut Value

When attempting to connect to the NVR, the connection will be terminated, if the connection does not succeed during the TimeOut Value (seconds).

Emergency Port

Used to connect to the Alarm Monitor software.

Center Port

Used to connect to the Digital Watchdog Remote Software. This port must be specified in the Remote Software to connect to the NVR. Note: Center Port 1025 is not available for remote connections. It is used by the ATI VGA Management Suite.

Image Port

Used to transfer video(s) to the Digital Watchdog Remote Software.

Search Port

Used to transfer search information to the Digital Watchdog Remote Software. Note: If connecting to the NVR through a firewall, the above ports must be open to incoming and outgoing traffic.

Resolution

Adjusts the resolution of the images being sent to remote clients. By setting the resolution to Low, the images will be sent faster; however, the image quality will be reduced considerably. By setting the resolution to Low, the images will be sent faster; however, the image quality will be reduced considerably.

Transport Rate

This is essentially a bandwidth throttle. The option is based on percentages of images sent or free network. These settings affect the quality and speed of the video that is sent to the remote clients.

ADMINISTRATIVE SETUP

DISK MANAGEMENT

The Disk Management window is a native Windows feature that displays the partition scheme and health status of the Hard Disk Drives in the NVR. This window is often used to troubleshoot an NVR or verify the amount of Hard Drive storage installed. For more information about Disk Management, consult a Windows XP manual.

Log Data Display

Export Log Data

(1 to 7 days)

Select Date

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SETTING UP DDNS

Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) is a service that provides a static address to simplify remote connection to the NVR. This service is most useful for installations where the WAN (public) IP address is dynamic (changes from time to time). Most public IP addresses are dynamic unless a static address has been specifically ordered from the internet service provider.

Enable DDNS

To enable this function of the HVR, follow the steps below:

1. Click Setup on the display screen and log in as Administrator if prompted.

2. Click Administrative.

3. Click Program Management (ETC) and enter the Administrator password when prompted.

4. Click Show, which is to the right of the agent program for DDNS.

5. Select the Enable DDNS checkbox.

6. Enter the ID, Password, and Hostname specified on the DDNS document shipped with your NVR.

Note Ensure the NVR has an IP address by setting it statically. The Network settings may need to be changed. If you are not

sure of the correct values, contact the individual or department responsible for network administration at the site.

Set the IP Address

To set the IP address of the NVR, follow the steps below:

1. On the display screen, click Exit and choose Restart in Windows Mode.

2. Right-click My Network Places and click Properties.

3. On the General tab, click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click Properties.

4. Select Use the following IP address.

5. Enter the following values (or as specified by the department responsible for network administration).

a. IP Address: The first three sets of numbers should match the router’s local IP address and the last set should be a unique number between 1-254.

b. Subnet Mask: This should match the router’s setting. The common subnet mask is 255.255.255.0 for 192.X addresses and

255.0.0.0 for 10.X addresses.

c. Default Gateway: This is the router’s internal IP address. Once DDNS is configured, the router the NVR connects to will need to be configured to forward ports 80 and 4000 to the IP address of the NVR.

For further instruction on this process, visit http://www.portforward.com/english/routers/port_forwarding/routerindex.htm.

Select the correct model of your router, and follow the instructions. Once DDNS and port forwarding have been configured, the NVR will be accessible from any remote site by entering the HOSTNAME into the address bar of Internet Explorer or the IP Address field in the Remote Software.

USER MANAGEMENT

The User Management Console allows the administrator to create, edit, and delete user accounts. Each user account can be assigned different privileges to limit the usage of the NVR system. Users can be given administrator privileges by enabling all rights. However, only the true administrator account can log into the User Management Console.

Note The Delete User button immediately deletes the user. Use this button cautiously.

Auto Log Off affects all users.

Add a New User

1. Click Setup on the display screen.

2. Click Administrative.

3. Click User Management.

4. Click Add User to open the User window.

5. Enter a User Name and Password.

6. Enable appropriate Permissions.

7. Select Camera(s) and Audio channel(s) to hide from the user.

8. Assign a User Rank.

9. Click OK to save changes, and close the window.

Enable

Auto Log Off

Auto Log Off enables after x

Minute(s) of Inactivity

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User Rank

The User Ranking structure allows the user to assign a privilege system (1-10, where one has the most rights) to users of the NVR Software. For example, since only one user is allowed to use the PTZ controls at a time, an administrator with a higher rank can kick another user out and take control of the PTZ.

The User Rank option affects:

Setup Access - The NVR Software can only have one user accessing Setup at any given time. A user with a higher rank will kick another user out and then open Setup. NOTE: User settings will NOT be saved when a user with a higher ranking logs in.

PTZ Control - The NVR SOFTWARE can only have one user using the PTZ controls at any given time. A user with a higher rank will kick another user out and then open the PTZ controls.

1. From the display screen, click Setup.

2. Click Administrative.

3. Click User Management.

4. Enter the Administrator password and click OK.

5. Select a user from the Select User box and click Update User.

6. Set the user’s rank using the User Rank list and press OK to save changes.

CHANGING THE ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD

1. Inside Administrative setup, click User Management. When the prompt appears, click Change Password.

2. Enter the new password and click OK.

Default Administrator Password

The default administrator login is:

User: Administrator

Password: <blank>

LOG MANAGEMENT

The Log Management window provides the user the options to overwrite log files or schedule log deletion.

Setup Log Management Options

1. From the Administrative setup display, click the Log Management

button.

2. Select the Log File Overwrite Option checkbox to enable the feature.

Set Log Options

a. Select Overwrite and define the size of the log file cache, b. Or select Do Not Overwrite and define the number of day(s) to maintain

log files.

Manually Delete Log Files

a. Select the type(s) of log file to delete: System Log, Event Log, Alarm

Log, and Drive Check Log.

b. Click the Delete All button.

3. Click the OK button to save the settings and close the window.

STATUS CHECK / EMAIL

General

1. Click the Setup button on the display screen.

2. Click Administrative.

3. Click Status Check/Email button.

4. Select the General tab.

5. Select the Enable Email Alarm checkbox.

6. Enter a From Name and From (Email) Address.

Note: This name and address will appear in the From line of the email alert message.

7. Enter the SMTP information for the ―From‖ email account. If

necessary, contact the email administrator for this information.

8. If using a secondary email account select the Use Secondary SMTP

checkbox and complete the SMTP information.

9. Click the Test button to check settings.

10. Click Apply when finished.

Users

1. Set the General tab first.

2. Click the Users tab.

3. Select the type of Event to send email on.

4. Enter the User and Email Address of an email recipient.

5. Click the Add button.

6. Repeat for additional recipients and/or types of events.

Note: A separate email notification for each type of event must be set for a single recipient to receive notifications for each type of event.

7. Click Apply when finished.

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Storage Check

1. Set the General and Users tabs first.

Note: See previous page.

2. Select Storage Check tab.

3. Select the Use Storage Check checkbox.

4. Define the number of Minute(s).

5. If desired, select an Alert Option—Beep or Popup Message.

6. Click Apply.

Recording Data Check

1. Set the General and Users tabs first.

2. Select Recording Data Check tab.

3. Select the Recording Data Check checkbox.

4. Define the number of hours(s) between data checks.

5. Select the Action Method.

6. Click Apply.

SMART Information

The SMART Information tab displays hard drive (HDD) information.

SMART Alert

1. Set the General and Users tabs.

2. Select Smart Alert tab.

3. Select the Enable SMART Alarm checkbox.

4. Define the number hour(s) between SMART checks.

5. Select the type of SMART event to trigger an action.

6. Define the maximum HDD Threshold Temperature.

7. Select an Action Method.

8. Click Apply.

Alarm Event

1. Set the General and Users tabs.

2. Select the Alarm Event tab.

3. Select the Use Email Alarm checkbox.

4. Define the number of minute(s) between recording data checks.

5. Select the Event Type, when you wish to receive an alert.

6. Click Apply.

7. Click Close to return to the Administrative tab.

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INFORMATION

The Information tab allows users to define the site code necessary for connecting to remote software, save comments relative to the NVR, and store tech support and contact number information.

Site Code

A user-specified unique identification name used by other NVR software to identify the NVR. (Remote, Emergency Agent, RADIUS, Digital Signature Verifier)

PTZ

The PTZ Setup tab allows users to enable PTZ cameras, create Presets, create Tours, and adjust camera speed settings. Some of the listed options are features only available on selected cameras. Refer to the PTZ chapter in this manual for further information on setting PTZ cameras and their options.

Total HDD /

Available HDD Space

Enter Comments

User-Defined

Contact Numbers

INSTANT RECORDING

The Instant Recording feature allows users to initiate recording manually on a specific camera, overriding the current schedule. When Instant Recording is activated, the NVR flags the clip as an event, so Instant Recording instances can be found using the Index Search.

Instant Recording can be used when a suspicious object or person is detected and the user wants to flag that section of video for easy retrieval in the future.

ACTIVATE INSTANT RECORDING

1. From the display screen, double right-click the camera on which to enable instant recording. An INSTANT label will be placed on

the upper right corner of the video.

2. To turn off the Instant Recording option, double right-click the camera a second time.

SEARCHING “INSTANT RECORDED” VIDEO

1. From the display screen, click Search.

2. Click Index Search.

3. Select the Instant Recording option. See the Search chapter for more information.

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SEARCH OPTIONS

SEARCH OVERVIEW

The NVR has several options that allow the user to easily search through and find a particular section within your recorded video data. From

indexing motion or sensor to highlighting days with recorded data, our NVR is equipped to help the user find a specific video or event quickly and easily.

The following chapter describes how to use the NVR Search features.

Date/Time

Displays current date and time. The date and time is stamped onto the recorded video and is displayed whenever the video is played back.

Screen Division Buttons

View cameras in groups such as 2x2, 3x3, and 4x4.

Time Control Bar

Move the slide bar to select the time you wish to view.

Date Box

Displays the date and time of the current video being viewed, and Calendar button allows selection of a new date to be searched.

Speed

Move the slide bar to increase and decrease the playback speed of the video. 6

Play Controls

These buttons allow you to control the playback video being viewed.

Storage Capacity

The Storage Capacity Usage Indicator displays the total free storage space available to the DVR unit. 8 Camera

Enable /Disable selected cameras to perform searches on.

Zoom

Increase the size of the image.

Bright

Adjust the brightness of the selected camera.

Option Buttons

Select one of the options to find or save your video.

PLAY CONTROLS

Back Frame

Move video back one frame

Rewind

Rewind video

Stop

Stop video playback

Play

Play video

Forward Frame

Move video forward one frame

Play

Forward

Backwar

d Frame

Note Audio Channel buttons are only viewable when one camera is selected.

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ADJUST THE BRIGHTNESS OF AN IMAGE

1. Select an image to adjust by double-clicking on the desired image. Multiple images cannot be adjusted at the same time.

2. Move the Bright slide bar to the right or left to adjust the brightness.

3. Reset the brightness by moving the slider back to the center of the bar.

ZOOMING IN ON AN IMAGE

1. Select an image to adjust by double-clicking on the desired image. Multiple images cannot be adjusted at the same time.

2. Move the Zoom slide bar to the right or left to zoom in or out of an image.

3. Reset the Zoom by moving the slider back to its original position on the bar.

ZOOMING IN ON A PORTION OF AN IMAGE

1. Right-click the area of interest on the image and select Zoom, or double right-click the image.

2. Repeat the process to zoom in further.

3. Continue clicking the right mouse button, and the image zoom will cycle back to its original size.

OPEN VIDEO FROM A SAVED LOCATION

Previously saved video clips or backup files can be searched for content. Find the file by the date and time or by name.

1. Click the Open button to search for the saved file.

2. Select a file from the list of saved clips and backup files or search by Start Hour.

3. Click OK to open the saved file.

TIME SYNC

The Time Sync option synchronizes a single channel of video to playback in real time. The video may playback slower or faster depending on several factors, including how many IPS are recorded and the number of cameras playing at the same time.

1. Select a single image to synchronize, by double-clicking on the image.

2. Click the Time Sync button. The video will now playback in real time.

CLEAN IMAGE

The NVR is capable of recording video using one of three different resolutions. When using the D1 (720 x 480) resolution, deinterlacing feature is required for a smooth playback of the recorded video. The NVR allows the user to de-interlace the images. Just click the Clean Image button.

PERFORMING A BASIC SEARCH

There are several different types of searches that can be performed on the NVR. The most basic search involves selecting the date, time, and camera and then clicking play.

1. Click the Calendar button to select a date.

2. Select a time by clicking the up and down arrows of the Time Control Bar, located on the right of the screen.

3. Click OK.

4. Select the camera(s) to view.

5. Click Play. User can play video forward, backward, or frame-by-frame.

PRINTING AN IMAGE

1. Using the Search screen, locate a frame to print.

Note: Only one camera can be selected at a time for this function to work.

2. Click the Print button. A Print Options window appears. Depending on the printer being used, there may be several printing

options available. Refer to the printer manual for more information.

3. Click the Print button to print the selected images.

Note: The message ―NO DEFAULT PRINTERS INSTALLED‖ will display if no printer is installed.

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

The NVR automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time (DST) changes. When the hour jumps forward, no video is lost because an hour is skipped. However, when the hour falls back, NVR records both hours and allows the user to select which hour to play.

To access the ―lost hour,‖

1. Click Search on the display screen.

2. Click the yellow Calendar button.

3. Select the date when DST lost an hour. The Daylight Saving checkbox appears.

4. To playback the lost hour, check the Daylight Saving box and enter the repeated hour

in the time box.

5. Click OK to confirm the date and begin playing the video using standard search

features.

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SAVE AS JPG OR AVI

The NVR can export single images in a JPG file format and save video clips in an AVI format. Both JPG and AVI file formats are the most commonly used graphical formats today. Every computer offers some type of support for these file formats which make them the most ideal formats to use.

JPG:

JPG images are 24-bit (16.7 million color) graphics that are optimized for compressing full-color or grayscale photographic images. Use JPG to export a single image or frame.

AVI:

AVI data can be stored uncompressed but is typically compressed using a Windows-supplied or third party compression and decompression module called a codec. AVI is used to export a video clip.

1. Click the Search button on the display screen.

2. Click the Save button.

3. Select the Export Type: Image File (JPG) or AVI File.

Note: Different image formats provide different file sizes, quality, and compatibility.

If Image File is selected for Export Type,

a. Select the Quality (50 – 100). If size is not an issue, set the

quality to 100.

If AVI File is selected for Export Type,

a. Enter the AVI Duration (seconds) to record. Although 100 is the

longest time displayed, a longer duration may be entered manually.

b. Select a Compression Codec. Each codec provides different

levels of file size, quality, and compatibility.

c. Select the Quality (50 – 100). If size is not an issue, set quality to

100.

4. Click the Export button to save the file. The Cancel button exits

the window without exporting the file.

BOOKMARKS

Use the Bookmark feature to mark a video clip during a search. Export the bookmarked data using the Clip Backup feature.

1. Perform a search for the desired video.

2. Stop playback at the beginning of the desired clip.

3. Right-click the video and select Start Bookmark.

4. Click the Play button to continue playback.

5. Click the Stop button at the end of the desired clip.

6. Right-click the video at the desired end point and select End

Bookmark.

7. In the Title box, type a name to identify the bookmark.

8. In the More Information box, enter a memo or a note.

9. If you want, select additional channels you wish to bookmark

for the same time frame.

10. Click Create.

Modify Bookmarks

Modify a previously created bookmark to change the start or end time of the clip, add additional comments, change the title, or add additional cameras.

1. Click the Search button on the display screen.

2. Click the Bookmark button.

3. On the calendar, select the date of the desired bookmark.

4. Select the desired bookmark from the list.

5. Make the changes. .

6. Click Modify.

7. When the modification is complete, click Cancel to close the

window.

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SINGLE CLIP BACKUP

Along with the Save option, a single camera backup option is also included with the Digital Watchdog software. The single camera backup, also known as Clip Backup, allows the user to backup a single camera at a given time. The Clip Backup option allows the user to choose a backup time frame, choose a specific camera, add a memo, and even include the Backup Viewer if needed.

1. Click the Search button on the display screen.

2. Click the Save button.

3. From the file tree, select the Drive where you wish to save the data.

The data can be saved to a hard disk drive, a USB drive, or a CD/DVD drive.

4. Select cameras from the Channel Selection list.

5. Define the Backup Start and Backup End time of the backup clip.

6. Select the Include Viewer checkbox to include a copy of the proprietary

backup viewer software. The Viewer enables user to view the backup clip on any windows machine.

7. Click the Add Memo button to include additional information.

8. Click the Backup button to begin backup.

Note: If backing up to a removable USB device, click the Unplug or Eject Hardware button after backup is complete to remove the device

safely.

Single Clip Backup Using Bookmark Data

1. Click the Search button on the display screen.

2. Click the Save button.

3. From the file tree, select the Drive where you wish to save the data. The

data can be saved to a hard disk drive, a USB drive, or a CD/DVD drive.

4. Click Use Bookmark Data.

5. On the calendar, select the date of the desired bookmark.

6. Select the desired bookmark from the list and click OK.

Note: To include multiple bookmarks in a clip backup, select the Multi Backup checkbox before selecting the desired bookmarks.

7. Select the BV Copy checkbox to include a copy of the proprietary backup

viewer software. The Viewer enables user to view the backup clip on any windows machine.

8. Click the Add Memo button to include additional information.

9. Click the Backup button to begin backup.

Note: If backing up to a removable USB device, click the Unplug or Eject Hardware button after backup is complete to remove the device safely.

INDEX SEARCH

Using the Index Search can greatly decrease the amount of time spent searching through saved video. The Index Search allows a user to perform a search based on criteria such as Sensor, Motion, and Instant Record events

PERFORMING AN INDEX SEARCH

1. Click the Search button on the display screen.

2. Click the yellow Calendar button on the Search Screen to select the date to

search.

3. Click the Index Search button.

4. Select the Camera(s) and Sensor(s) to include in the search.

5. Select the Select Time checkbox to define a specific period.

6. Select an event type (Sensor, Motion, And Instant Record) to search or select the

All Event option.

7. Click OK. Results will be displayed in a column that appears on the left side of the

screen. There may be a delay when the NVR searches for the results. Each line

represents a segment of video. If no results are found, ―NO IMAGE FOUND‖ will

appear in the column.

8. Once the results are displayed, double-click any one of the results to play the

associated video.

9. Once the desired image is found, apply it to the main search by selecting the Close

button at the bottom of the results column.

INDEX SEARCH RESULTS DISPLAY

Image Display Area

E v

Time Event

Occurred

Event Type M – Motion

S-Sensor

IR – Instant Record

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PREVIEW SEARCH

Preview Search can be used in a number of circumstances. The feature is effective in finding an exact moment where an event, such as a theft, occurred. Preview Search gives a 24 hour visual overview of a single camera by displaying 24 images, an image for each hour of the day. The search can then be further narrowed down into ten minute increments and one minute increments by selecting one of the displayed images.

The image below shows how Preview Search works.

The first screen that appears displays 24 images. Each image represents the first second of every hour. If there is no video recorded during that period, nothing will be displayed.

When an hour is selected by double-clicking on the image, a new screen that displays 6 images appears. Each of the six images represents a 10 minute segment of video within the selected hour.

When a ten minute segment is selected by double-clicking on the image, the final screen that displays 10 images appears. This screen breaks down the 10 minute segment into 1 minute increments.

When a one increment segment is selected by double-clicking on the image, the video will begin playing from that frame.

10 Minutes Total

1 Minute Increments

1 Hour Total

10 Minute Increments

1 Day Total

1 Hour Increments

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PERFORMING A PREVIEW SEARCH

1. Select a single camera either by turning off all cameras but one or by double-clicking a displayed image.

2. Select the Preview Search button. 24 images will display. If there is no recorded video during a period of the day, nothing will

be displayed on the screen where the image should be.

3. Break down an hour into ten minute increments by double-clicking on one of the twenty four images. 6 images will display. If

needed, return to the previous 24 image view by right-clicking on an image.

4. Break down a ten minute video into one minute increments by double-clicking on one of the six images. 10 images will display. If

needed, return to the previous 6 image view by right-clicking on an image.

5. Double-click one of the ten images to play the 1 minute segment of video. The image will appear alone.. If needed, return to the

previous 10 image view by right-clicking on the image.

6. Use the Play Controls to play the video of the selected one minute segment.

7. To exit out of the Preview Search with the current image still selected, deselect the Preview Search button.

STATUS SEARCH

The Status Search option displays recorded video in graph format. Blue areas indicated that recorded data exist, and White areas indicate that recorded data does not exist.

PERFORMING A STATUS SEARCH

1. Click the Search button on the display screen.

2. Click the Status Search button

3. Click the yellow Calendar icon to select a day.

4. Click a Blue area in the graph. *Only one camera can be displayed at a time.

5. Recorded video from the corresponding camera and time block will display on the screen located above the graph.

6. Use the mouse or arrow buttons to move through the recording blocks and to view the video.

Cameras

24 Hours (0-23)

Recording Block

OBJECT SEARCH

Object Search is a powerful search utility that is used to search a region on the video for any motion changes. Results are neatly displayed and can be viewed quickly.

PERFORMING AN OBJECT SEARCH

1. Perform a Basic Search. See the instructions on Performing a Basic Search.

2. Select a single camera either by turning off all cameras but one or by double-clicking a displayed image.

3. Click the Object Search button.

4. Click and drag the mouse on the video display to define a motion region area. Resize by pulling on the small square boxes

located around the border.

5. Click the Start Search button. The Object Search Filter

Information window will open

6. Select an End Date/Time. One hour is the default setting.

7. Adjust the Sensitivity if necessary.

8. Click the OK button

9. Select a motion event from the search results list displayed

on the right.

10. Click the Apply to Main Search button to display the

selected image in the main search screen.

11. Use the Play Controls to view the video.

12. To start a new object search using the original image, click

the Reload First Frame button

13. To exit object search without selecting an image, click the

Cancel button.

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AUDIO PLAYBACK

Audio is played back at 48,000Hz.

To play audio with your recorded video,

1. Use the Camera Select buttons to select a single camera. Turn off all cameras but one. The audio buttons will appear once a

single camera is selected.

2. Select a single audio channel to play. When an audio channel is selected, the Time Sync button will be automatically selected.

3. Click Play.

SEARCH IN LIVE

The Search in Live feature allows the user to monitor live video and review events simultaneously. Pause, rewind, and resume live video within seconds of an alarm event or suspicious activity.

1. Move the mouse cursor over the desired live video display on the live display screen.

2. Press the Scroll button on the mouse.

3. The Search in Live Controls will display at the bottom of the image.

4. Use the controls to pause, rewind, fast forward, move frame-by-frame,

or resume playing.

PAN / TILT / ZOOM

PAN / TILT / ZOOM OVERVIEW

The PTZ controls within the NVR are extremely beneficial by increasing the usefulness of the recorded video. With the PTZ Controls, user can create custom preset configurations that can you can continuously sweep across large areas.

SETTING UP A PTZ CAMERA

The NVR comes preassembled with an internal PTZ adapter. The cabling can run up to 4,000 ft using 22 Gauge Twisted Pairs.

It is important to understand how the PTZ connects to the NVR. The NVR outputs an RS-232 signal and converts it to an RS-485 signal that is sent to the PTZ camera.

Refer to the Connections section of this manual for information on how to connect the PTZ camera to the NVR.

ENABLE THE PTZ SETTINGS

1. Click the Setup button on the display screen.

2. Click the PTZ tab.

3. Select the PTZ camera, using the camera Channel list.

4. Enable the PTZ functions of the camera by placing a check in the Enable Pan/Tilt box.

5. Select the appropriate Protocol and set the Address Setting and Serial Port Setting. (See Advanced PTZ Setup in this chapter.)

Note: The majority of major PTZ manufacture protocols are included in this software. Refer to the Supported Protocols List in

this manual.

6. Click Apply and exit setup.

7. Click the PTZ button on the display screen. The PTZ Controller will open. (See the NVR Basics chapter.)

8. Select the PTZ camera you wish to control by selecting it on the display screen. The camera number will appear inside the PTZ

Controls.

9. Use the PTZ Controls to move the PTZ around.

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SUPPORTED PTZ PROTOCOLS

Protocols are added frequently. The supported list may contain new protocols that are not listed below.

The current supported protocols are:

ADEMCO RAPID DOME

AMERICAN DYNAMICS

BOSCH AUTODOME

CBC (GANZ)

C-BEL

CHIPER CPT (V9KR SERIES)

CNB-AN102

CNB-PTZ100

COMPUTAR

COVI EVQ-1000

DENNARD RS485

DMP23-H2

DONG YANG DSC-230/240

DONG YANG SPEEDDOME

DONG YANG UNITECH (DRX-502A)

DONGYANG (255RXC)

DVRX-1000

ERAESEEDS (CRX-1401)

ERNITEC

EVERFOCUS EPTZ1000

FASTRAX II

FASTRAX IIE

FILLTECH (DSC-230/PT-201)

FINE SYSTEM (CRR-1600)

FOCVISION (KD1602)

GANZ ZC - PT SERIES

HONEYWELL (GC-655P)

HONEYWELL (HSD-250)

HONEYWELL (HSD-251)

HONEYWELL (KDEC-300)

HONEYWELL HD6

HMC-250

HSCP

INTER-M (VSD-640)

INTER-M(VRX-2101)

JAVELIN (ORBITOR)

JVC TK-C676/C655

KALATEL (CYBER DOME)

KDC

KODITEC

LG (LPT-A100L)

LG (LVC-A70X'S)

LG (LVC-M300/310)

LG MULTIX

LG SPEED DOME

MERCER

MERIT LI-LIN

MERIT LI-LIN V6

MIC1-300

MOLYNX

NICECAM

NIKO

OPENEYE OPTIX 500

OPENEYE OPTIX 510

OPENEYE OPTIX-PELCO-D

ORX-1000 (KRE-303)

PANASONIC

PANASONIC V2

PELCO (P PROTOCOL 4800BPS)

PELCO DRD08/DRD14 SERIES

PHILIPS (TC8560 & TC700)

SAE

SAMSUNG (DRX-502A)

SAMSUNG (MRX-1000)

SAMSUNG (SCC-641)

SAMSUNG (SCC-C6407)

SAMSUNG (SPD-3300P)

SANTACHI

SENSORMATIC SPEEDDOME-AD DELTADOME

SONY BRC-300

SPD-2500P

SUNGJIN (SJ2819RX)

SUNGJIN (SJ3000RX)

T TIAT TRX-100

T TIAT TTR-100

TAMRON

TELEEYE DOME

TOA SPEED DOME

TOSHIBA (P PROTOCOL 4800BPS)

ULTRAK (KD6)

VCL

VCL- OLD

VICON

VICON SURVEYOR 2000

VIDEOALARM

VIDEOTREC

VISION TECH

WONWOO YUJIN SYSTEM EPT6000

ADVANCED PTZ SETUP

Note Preset and Tour options may vary depending on the camera.

PTZ ADDRESS SETTINGS

Some protocols support software address settings.

The RX Address and ID settings are compatible with a particular line of receivers that support 2 ID addresses.

The PT Driver Address is associated with the PTZ ID address set on the camera. The addresses must match for the NVR to communicate with the proper PTZ camera. This is especially important when a large number of PTZ cameras are connected to the NVR.

Note: To select a PT Driver Address of 129-254, manually enter the ID in the box.

PTZ Signal Type

Adjust Speed Settings

Connection Settings

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ACCESSING PTZ MENUS

Some protocols support the ability to access the

Internal PTZ Onscreen menu.

Since every PTZ camera is different, the functions of

these options can vary slightly.

The NVR provides an easy way to access the

cameras options. For explanations on those camera options, please refer to your camera manual.

Note: Use the arrow buttons on the PTZ Controller

to move through the PTZ Menu options or highlight the options.

Close Button

Arrow Buttons

Presets

CONTROLLING A PTZ CAMERA

The Digital Watchdog NVR provides to different ways of controlling a PAN/TILT/ZOOM camera.

The first method is to use the Graphical PTZ Controller that appears when the PTZ button is clicked on the live display screen.

The second method is to use the mouse to control the camera directly from the live display screen. This is called the On-Screen

Compass.

USING THE GRAPHICAL PTZ CONTROLLER

1. Use the Arrow buttons to control the direction of the PTZ camera. Note: Eight directions are available only for select protocols. Only four of the PTZ Arrow buttons work for all protocols (UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT).

2. To select a new camera, click the video display of a different camera on the live display screen.

Camera Number

The number of the camera that is currently being controlled.

Zoom Zoom In (+) and Out (-)

Focus Focus the camera.

Iris Adjust the Iris of the camera.

Wiper Activate a wiper on the

camera.

Light Activate the Light on the PTZ

Tour Activate the Tour function.

Presets Activate the corresponding

PTZ preset.

Zoom

Focus

Iris

Wiper

Light

Tour

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USING THE ON-SCREEN COMPASS

1. Click the Setup button on the display screen.

2. Click PTZ tab.

3. Select the On Screen Compass checkbox to

enable the feature.

4. Click the Apply button.

5. Click the Exit button to return to the live display

screen.

6. Click the PTZ button.

7. Control the PTZ by dragging the mouse on the

screen in the desired direction. Note: A green line will appear to show the direction the PTZ will move. The shorter the line the less the PTZ will move. The PTZ will travel in the direction the green line specifies.

UNDERSTANDING TOURS

Travel Speed

The speed at which a PTZ moves from one preset position to the next.

Dwell Time

The length of time (in seconds) that a PTZ Tour displays a preset position.

Setting: Start Pos

Defines a Mimic Tour. The Start Position button begins the recording process.

Setting: End Pos

Defines a Mimic Tour. The Stop Position button ends the recording process.

Pan Swing

Enables the Horizontal (Pan) Guard Tours.

Tilt Swing

Enables the Vertical Guard Tours

Run

Runs the selected Pan or Tilt Tour

Stop

Stops the selected Pan or Tilt Tour.

PTZ TOUR SCHEDULE

Create PTZ Tour Schedule

1. Click the Setup button on the display screen.

2. Click the PTZ tab.

3. Click the Tour Schedule button to open the PTZ Tour Schedule window.

4. In Single Select Mode, select one day of the week to create a schedule for a single day of the week. Click Single Select Mode

button to toggle to Multi Select Mode and select multiple days with the same schedule.

5. In Tour Schedule, click and drag the mouse cursor to select the blocks for the corresponding cameras and time (0-23 Hours).

6. Click the Select button.

7. When finished, click the OK button to save the changes and close the window.

Cameras

Hours 0-23 (24 Hours)

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BACKING UP VIDEO DATA

BACKUP OVERVIEW

The Backup Center allows you to back up recorded video data from multiple dates and times to one or more locations including the DVD-RW drive, Network Storage Locations, and External Hard Drives.

The NVR can easily backup important video data to an internal or external media location. The most commonly used devices or locations are CD-R/RWs, External USB or FireWire Hard Drives, and Network Drives. Every NVR comes equipped with a DVD-RW drive, USB port, and Network Adapter.

The NVR is capable of performing a back up to multiple CDs or DVDs when the file size exceeds the capacity of a single disk. You may also specify multiple locations for backup as well as the order they are recorded to.

The NVR backs up video data using a proprietary compression format that can only be read by the NVR Backup Program. This ensures the integrity of the data.

Throughout the backup process the NVR will continue recording without interruption. This is the result of the tremendous multiplexing power of the NVR, which allows it to perform virtually all functions without interrupting the recording process.

NERO® EXPRESS

The NVR uses Windows XP® embedded Nero® Express 7.0 to write data to the DVD-RW Drive. Nero® Express allows the NVR software to read and write data to the DVD-RW dive without formatting the disk first.

CAUTION: Although many features are available within Nero, it is highly recommended that you do NOT use any features other than those necessary for the standard backup of video data as outlined in this section. Loss of information or software instability can result from using the other unnecessary features.

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GENERAL SCREEN OVERVIEW

The General Backup window is where a bulk of videos recorded by all cameras for a selected period of time is copied to a specified storage location.

Hour / Minutes

Recording data displays in hourly (24 horizontal columns) and 10-minute (6 vertical rows) segments. GREEN cells indicate time with recorded video. RED cells indicate time selected for backup.

Backup Status

Displays the size of all video currently selected for backup, the available size of the current selected backup media, and the dates and times of video currently selected for backup.

Performing a General Backup

1. Click the Backup button on the display screen.

2. Use the calendar to select the date(s). Dates highlighted in BLUE contain recorded data.

3. Select the blocks of time to back up using the Hour/Minute Grid. Blocks of time with recorded video are highlighted in

GREEN. Blocks of time selected for backup are highlighted in RED.

4. Select the backup drive(s), using the Select Backup Media list, Network Drive button, or Browse button. When selecting the

CD-ROM Drive, you must specify the number of CDs to use for backup.

5. Use the Backup Order button to set the order of the backup.

6. Check the Include Viewer box to include the Backup Viewer Application.

7. Click the Start Backup button to begin the backup process. A progress bar will display in the lower right corner of the

display screen.

Display All Hard Drives

Calendar

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CLIP SCREEN OVERVIEW

The Clip Backup window is where video recorded by individual cameras is copied to a specified storage system.

Performing a Clip Backup

Give the Clip a

Title and Memo

T o

1. Click the Backup button on the display screen.

2. Click the Clip tab at the top of the Backup Center window.

3. Set the backup Start Time and End Time in the Time Setup box.

4. Select the Cameras to back up in the Channel Selection box.

5. Select the Backup Drive to save the backup video to.

6. Check the Include Viewer box to include the Backup Viewer Application.

7. Enter any relevant clip information into the Clip Information section in the Description box.

8. Click the Backup button to begin the backup process. A progress bar will display in the lower right corner of the display screen.

LAN / ISDN / PSTN CONNECTIONS

LAN OVERVIEW

The NVR can be easily connected to a Local Area Network (LAN). A LAN is a group of computers and other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area but connected by a communications link that allows one device to interact with any other through the network.

There are many reasons why Microsoft® Windows® XP Embedded is superior to other platforms when running on a LAN. The number one reason is security. Windows® XP Embedded is based on NT technology, which has been boasted as the most reliable and secure operating system in the world. Running the NVR on a secure network is important to prevent unwanted users from gaining access to confidential information. Unwanted users can jeopardize the integrity of the confidential data being stored and viewed, and in extreme circumstances, they can cause irreparable damages to the network.

Since connecting the NVR to a network can be extremely complex (depending on the network), this Digital Watchdog NVR manual will cover only the basics. It is suggested that the NVR administrator consult the Vendor or IT Administrator before attempting to create or connect to a LAN.

CONNECTING TO A LAN USING TCP/IP

The networking options of the NVR can create and edit all Network settings available on Windows XP Embedded. The NVR comes equipped with a 10/100 Network Interface Card (NIC). This card uses a standard RJ-45 connector.

CONFIGURING TCP/IP SETTINGS

1. Click the Exit button and select Restart in Windows Mode.

2. Right-click on the My Network Places icon located on the desktop and select Properties. The Network Connections window

opens.

3. Right-click Local Area Connections and select Properties. The Local Area Connection Properties window opens.

4. Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) by clicking on it once. Once it is highlighted, select the Properties button. The Internet

Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window opens.

5. Select Use the Following IP Address option. Enter the IP Address and Subnet Mask appropriate for the network. It is

recommended to contact the Network Administrator for appropriate IP settings.

Example: a. Common IP addresses are 10.0.0.25

Note In order to connect to the NVR through a remote LAN connection, a static IP address must be assigned. Contact the

Network Administrator for assistance in assigning a static IP address, if your network does not assign the IP address automatically (DHCP).

6. If the network requires you to specify the DNS information, enter it now by selecting the appropriate DNS options.

7. When finished configuring the TCP/IP settings close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window by clicking the OK button.

8. Close the Local Area Connection Properties window by clicking the OK button.

9. You may be required to restart Windows for the changes to take effect. Restart windows by selecting Start on the desktop and

selecting Restart.

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NOTES:

ACTIVE DIRECTORY INTEGRATION

FEATURES

The instructions below are for Active Directory Integration with Server Software version 3.6.36 and above.

 NVR server does not need to be joined to the Domain. The NVR server will query the Active Directory server for accounts and

authorization levels.

 The NVR server creates groups within Active Directory for each of the permissions on the NVR. Simply add a domain user to

these groups to grant access to that function of the NVR.

 NVR access within Active Directory is based on the Site Code within the NVR software. This allows an administrator to group

NVRs with the same Site Code.

 Remote and Multi-Site Management Software work with Active Directory logins.

INSTALLING ACTIVE DIRECTORY

Required Items

 Name of Active Directory server.  Account in Active Directory server that has Domain Admin rights. This user will be used initially to create the OU’s and Groups

within Active Directory.

1. Verify that the NVR server is connected to a network that has a valid Active Directory server.

Ensure that the TCP/IP settings are configured correctly for DNS resolution and gateway if needed. Check to verify that you can ping the Active Directory server without issues.

2. Set up NVR Site Code to be used for Active Directory authorization. The default will be 100-000. This site code can be used to

group NVRs together within Active Directory.

a. Log in to the NVR using the local NVR administrator account (non-Active Directory). b. Navigate to the Setup > Information tab and change the Site Code.

3. Log on to the NVR server with the domain account with administrator privileges (see above required items).

If successful, the NVR will log the administrator user on without any error messages. You may log off the NVR once this is completed without errors. Note: If you encounter an error please verify that the above required items are correct.

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8. Go to the Active Directory Users and Computers application. You should now see an OU called NVR with an OU inside of it

named the same as the Site Code above (example 100-000).

9. You can now add users within Active Directory to the groups the NVR has created. When a user belongs to a group, he or she

will be granted access (or be denied access in the case of Audio or Camera channels) to that permission on any NVRs with that site code.

Group

Description

DVR_BACKUP_100-000

Backup access to NVRs with Site Code 100-000

DVR_HIDE_AUDIO_0XX_100-000

Hides Audio Channel XX for Site Code 100-000

DVR_HIDE_CAMERA_0XX_100-000

Hides Camera XX for Site Code 100-000

DVR_INSTANT_100-000

Instant Recording Access to NVR

DVR_PTZ_100-000

PTZ Access to Site Code 100-000

DVR_PTZEX_100-000

Access to Advanced PTZ Control

DVR_RELAYOUT_100-000

Access to Toggle Relays from Live View

DVR_SEARCH_100-000

Access to Search on Site Code 100-000

DVR_SETUP_100-000

Access to setup on Site Code 100-000

DVR_SHUTDOWN_100-000

Grants the Ability to Shut Down the NVR Server

Note The above site codes may be different depending on what site code the NVR server had when it was logged into Active

Directory.

10. You can now log into the NVR server using any of the Active Directory users who belong to one of the above groups.

WEB VIEWER

WEB VIEWER OVERVIEW

The web viewer is the ideal way to connect to the NVR for anyone who only needs to view live cameras. It is compatible with Internet Explorer 6.0 and later.

Highlights:

View Live Video from Most Computers

Username and Password Protected

Easy to Use Graphical Interface

Basics:

75 users can access the Web Viewer simultaneously. The Web Viewer is an easy secure way to view live video from virtually any computer with an internet connection using Microsoft Internet Explorer.

To login to the NVR server, a user account must be made for the user. This ensures that only authorized personnel are able to log in. In addition, each user can be assigned different privileges that allow or deny access to different functions. For example, a user can be granted access to view only cameras 4, 8 and 16.

Screen Division

Buttons

Activate

Commands

Enable/Disable

Camera Display

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CONFIGURING THE SERVER FOR REMOTE CONNECTION

1. Enter Setup on the NVR.

2. Click the Network Setup tab.

3. Clear the Disable Remote Control option. You should now be able to adjust the port settings.

Note: If you are using a Firewall, it may be necessary to adjust the port settings on both the NVR and the Firewall. Contact the

Network Administrator for more information.

4. Click OK.

Note: Make sure a user account is created. See Creating a New User section in the Setup chapter. The Administrator account

must be used if a user account has not been made.

5. The NVR server is now ready to receive incoming connections.

CONNECTING TO AN NVR USING WEB VIEWER

1. Open Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.

2. Enter the IP Address of the NVR into the Address Bar.

3. When attempting this for the first time on a Computer, a window will open, and you will be asked to accept an Active X

installation. Select Yes.

Note: If you receive a message saying ―Internet Explorer security settings do not allow you to download Active X components,‖

you will need to adjust the browser security settings. One way to do this is to add the IP address of the NVR to the trusted sites list inside Internet Explorer® settings. Contact the system administrator for additional help with adjusting Internet Explorer® settings.

4. When the Web Viewer finishes loading, select one or more cameras or select a screen division button.

5. Click GO! button.

6. A login window will appear. Enter the Username and Password of an authorized user.

7. The cameras will now be displayed.

CLOSING THE WEB VIEWER

To exit the Web Viewer, close Internet Explorer.

INCLUDED SOFTWARE SETUP

EMERGENCY AGENT OVERVIEW

The Emergency Agent software is a utility that streams video across a Local Area Network to a Client PC, when an alarm is detected on the NVR. The video that streams across can be stopped or played forwards and backwards in slow motion or real speed.

The utility is loaded at startup and placed in the taskbar. It constantly monitors for a signal from the NVR. When an alarm signal is detected, the Emergency Agent Image Viewer window opens and starts playing the video from the camera associated to the alarm.

CONFIGURING THE NVR

To enable the Emergency Agent on the NVR follow these steps:

1. Enter Setup on the NVR display screen.

2. Confirm you are in the Camera Setup tab.

3. Select a Camera and then associate Sensor(s) to that camera, using the Sensor Connection checkboxes.

4. Click the Network Setup tab and make sure that Disable Remote Control is cleared.

Note: The Emergency Agent uses one port to transfer the data through the Emergency Port. The port can be adjusted inside the Network tab, if necessary. It is recommended that the default setting be used, unless the port must be changed.

5. Click the Schedule tab. Enter the IP Address of the computer running

the Emergency Agent software.

6. Check the box next to the IP Address to enable it.

7. Select the Sensor Radio button.

8. Create a schedule for the appropriate sensor.

9. Click Apply.

CONFIGURING THE CLIENT PC

All configurations take place in the Emergency Agent window on the Client PC. For descriptions and locations of the Emergency Agent window buttons and features, refer to the Emergency Agent window section in this chapter.

1. Open the Emergency Agent window on the Client PC. Start >All Programs > Digital Watchdog > Emergency Agent > Emergency

Agent

2. Right-click in the NVR list and select New. Enter the Site Code,

Site Name, and IP Address of the NVR you wish to connect to in the Site Edit window that opens. Click OK

3. Click the Options menu and select Setup.

4. Confirm that the Network Port in the Setup window is set to the

same number as the Emergency Port in Network tab on the NVR. If the numbers are different adjust the Network Port on the client PC to match the NVR.

5. Click the OK button.

6. Restart the Client PC.

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SETUP WINDOW

Network Port

Listens for incoming events. This number should be changed to the same number that is set in the Emergency Port in the Network tab on the NVR.

Save Directory

Sets the location where recorded video is saved to.

Notice Options

Configuration settings for activating an audible indicator or popup window when the Emergency Agent receives an event.

EMERGENCY AGENT WINDOW

FILTER EVENT LIST

1. Select an NVR from the NVR list in the Filter Options section.

2. Select the Date to include.

3. Select the type of Event(s) to include.

4. Select the event status type (Read, Unread, All) from the Read list.

5. Click the Filter button to display filtered event listings.

Event List

Date

Video Display

DVR List

Event Type

DVR

Zoom

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