Elmo DVR V5.01 User Manual

ELMO DVR User Manual v5.01

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Table of Contents

ELMO DVR Server ....... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. . . . . . ............. 1

1. Introduction ...... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. . . . . . ........ 2

1.1. Welcome ................ . . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. . . . . . ................... . . . . .............. 2

1.2. Important changes to ELMO DVR, v.5.01 . . . .................. . . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . 2

1.3. Limited Warranty ...... . . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. . . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................ 2

1.4. General .. . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. . . . . . .......... 3

1.5. Precautions ............. . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . . .................. . . . . . ............... 3

1.6. Unpacking ..... . . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. . . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . . 3

1.7. ELMO DVR Back View ............. . . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . . ... 4

2. Starting ELMO DVR Server ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . . .................. . . . . . ... 5

2.1. Logging In/Out .. . . ................... . . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. . . . . . ................... . . . . .. 5

2.2. ELMO DVR Server Main Screen ...... . . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. . . . . . ................... . . . . . 6

2.3. PTZ mode .. . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . . .................. . . . . . ..... 9

3. Configuring ELMO DVR Server . . . . . .................. . . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................. 13

3.1. Hardware Setup - Camera Setup ..... . . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. . . . . . ................... . . . 13

3.2. Hardware Setup - Sensor Setup . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . . .................. . . . . . ...... 14

3.3. Hardware Setup - Control Setup .............. . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . . .................. . . . . . .............. 16

3.4. Hardware Setup - External Monitor Setup .............. . . . . ................... . . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. . . . . . .... 17

3.5. The Preset Touring & Alarm/Preset Setup .... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . . .................. . . . . . .............. 18

3.6. Motion Setup .. . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. . . . . . 19

3.7. Schedule Setup - Simple Mode .... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . . .................. . . . . . .. 24

3.8. Schedule Setup - Advanced Mode . . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. . . . . . .. 26

3.9. Screen Division ..... . . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . . ................. 27

3.10. Communication Setup .............. . . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . 28

3.11. Server Information . . . . .................. . . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... 29

3.12. Password Setup .................. . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. . . . . . .. 35

3.13. Audio Settings .. . . . ................... . . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. . . . . . ................... . . 38

3.14. System Setup .. . . . . .................. . . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . 39

3.15. Storage Structure Setup ....... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. . . . . . ..... 48

3.16. E-Map Setup ......... . . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. . . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ............... 51

3.17. View Log Records ... . . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ............... 58

3.18. Email Setup ............ . . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . . ............ 59

3.19. Intelli-Guard™ ...... . . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . . ............... 62

3.20. Virtual Ruler ................... . . . . ................... . . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. . . . . . ..... 68

3.21. Intelli-Zone™ .... . . . . . .................. . . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . 71

3.22. Motion Tracking .............. . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. . . . . . ...... 73

3.23. VideoLogix™ Setup ..... . . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. . . . . . ................... . . . . ............ 74

3.24. Snapshot Setup ....... . . . . . .................. . . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . .............. 82

4. Search on ELMO DVR Server ............ . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. . . . . . ...... 86

4.1. Time Panel .. . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. . . . . . ... 87

4.2. Tools Panel .. . . . . . .................. . . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . . . 90

4.3. Video Recording Playback .............. . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . . .................. . . . 91

4.4. Snapshot Function . . . . ................... . . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. . . . . . ................... 91

4.5. Panorama Function ..... . . . . . .................. . . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ............. 92

4.6. Image Zoom In/Zoom Out ... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . . .................. . . . . . ......... 93

4.7. Using Bookmark ... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. 94

4.8. Advanced Search Panel ........... . . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . . .. 94

4.9. Image Settings Panel ..... . . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. . . . . . ................... . . . . ........... 99

Backup on ELMO DVR Server .. . . . . . .................. . . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . . . 101

1. Quick CD Backup ..... . . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. . . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . . 102

2. Manual Backup ............... . . . . . .................. . . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................ 104

2.1. Snapshot Backup ....... . . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . . ........... 104

2.2. Encrypted Backup .. . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. . . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................. 107

2.3. AVI Backup .............. . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. . . . . . ........... 110

2.4. Email Backup ............... . . . . . .................. . . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ........ 113

3. Multi-CD Backup ........... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. . 117

ELMO DVR Remote ...... . . . . . .................. . . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . . ........ 118

1. Starting ELMO DVR Remote ......... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. . . . . . ......... 119

1.1. Logging In ... . . . . . .................. . . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . 119

1.2. Creating New Remote Site Connection ... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . .................. 120

1.3. Main Screen ............... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . . .................. . . . . . ......... 123

1.4. Connecting to the Remote Site .................. . . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . .......... 126

1.5. Viewing the cameras on the connected remote site ................ . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ............... 127

1.6. Using Multi-Site tool ............ . . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . .... 128

1.7. Disconnecting from the Remote Site .............. . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . . ........ 129

2. Configuring ELMO DVR Remote ................ . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. . . . 130

2.1. About ELMO DVR Remote ......... . . . . ................... . . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. . . . . . . 130

2.2. Configuration Setup ... . . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. . . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ............. 130

2.3. Communication Setup ............... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . . .................. . . . . 132

2.4. Other Setup .. . . ................... . . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. . . . . . ................... . . . . .. 133

3. Search on ELMO DVR Remote .. . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . . .................. . . . . . .............. 134

3.1. Local Backup Search Categories .............. . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . . .................. . . . . . ............. 134

3.2. Local Search on ELMO DVR Remote .............. . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . . ........ 135

3.3. Search Window in the Local mode . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . . .................. . . . . . .. 135

3.4. Searching a Connected Remote Site ................. . . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. . . . . . ................... . . . . ..... 137

Backup on ELMO DVR Remote . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. . . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . .... 139

1. Automatic Backup ............. . . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . . .............. 140

2. Manual Backup ............... . . . . . .................. . . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................ 141

2.1. Snapshot Backup ....... . . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . . ........... 141

2.2. Encrypted Backup .. . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. . . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................. 142

2.3. AVI Backup .............. . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. . . . . . ........... 143

PACDM™ Integration ............... . . . . . .................. . . . . . .................. . . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . 147

1. Setting up Text Overlay . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . ................... . . . . . .................. . . . . . .. 148

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ELMO DVR User Manual v5.01

ELMO DVR Server

1. Introduction

1.1. Welcome

Thank you for purchasing our ELMO X-Series Digital Video Recorder (DVR). ELMO is a registered trademark of ELMO USA CORP.

This manual will guide you through the usage of ELMO DVR Server and ELMO DVR Remote software. If you have any questions or concerns, please visit our website at http://www.elmousa.com or contact our technical support team.

1.2. Important changes to ELMO DVR, v.5.01

Please note that the video recordings made with earlier versions of ELMO DVR Server will not be displayed on the ELMO DVR Server v.5.01. The ELMO DVR Server v.5.01 is only available with the hardware upgrade.

Notice that the systems supporting ELMO DVR Server v.5.01 do not have physical watchdog cable as all the circuitry is built-in within the system. The built-in watchdog function works the same way as the physical watchdog cable and can be turned ON/OFF with the switch or button (depending on the chassis model).

1.3. Limited Warranty

ELMO USA CORP. warrants this product to be in compliance with its own plans and specifications, and to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for all parts, excluding the Hard Drives, for a period (or the equivalent) of three (3) years after the original purchase date. During this period, ELMO USA CORP. will replace parts at no charge; however, labor costs will be charged after one (1) year.

Hard Drive: Parts + Labor = 1 year warranty

Other Parts: Parts + Labor = 1st year only*

Parts: 2nd and 3rd year only

* N.B.: Compact (CP) units are warranted for only one (1) year, parts and labor.

This warranty excludes costs for initial technical adjustments (setup) which are the responsibility of the dealer from whom you purchased the unit. It also excludes damages due to misuse or neglect. Damages resulting from electrostatic discharge (ESD) will not be warranted. This warranty does not cover damages beyond ELMO USA CORP.'s control. In no event shall ELMO USA CORP. be liable for any direct, indirect or consequential damages, loss of anticipated profits, loss of time or any other losses incurred by the buyer in connection with the purchase, installation, operation or failure of this product. We, ELMO and its agents, are not responsible for viruses. Users should install anti-virus software on their ELMO DVR at their own risk. For more details on the limitations of this warranty, contact your distributor.

**For technical assistance, please call: 1-877-877-7241

To obtain service, please follow these steps:

Arrange for delivery of your equipment to: ELMO USA CORP., 1478 Old Country Road,

Plainview, New York, 11803, USA.

2. All shipments should be shipped prepaid, insured and properly packaged (preferably in the original packaging) and accompanied by a letter outlining the defect.

3. Supply your warranty registration, bill of sale, or other evidence of purchase date.

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NOTE: The ELMO DVR must be used with an Uninterruptible Power Supply (rated at a minimum of 500 watts), with range protection. Failure to do so will void all warranties!

1.4. General

This product is the product of ELMO USA CORP. advanced technology and has passed extensive reliability and compatibility tests. Copyright of this manual belongs to ELMO USA CORP., and may not be reprinted or reproduced without prior written permission. If you need to modify or repair your system, we recommend that you contact a certified ELMO Dealer/Installer. Otherwise, the system warranty will be voided. Should you have any problems or questions with our product, contact your local ELMO Dealer/Installer. This product is certified for domestic and industrial use: uTUVc certified for Europe, and UL certified for the USA.

1.5. Precautions

Please, do not install additional software on our system to be used as a personal computer. Doing so will jeopardize the performance of the ELMO DVR Server and may even result in a system crash.

When selecting a storage location for the system, be sure to avoid:

• excessive heat, such as direct sunlight or heating appliances

• moisture, dust, and smoke

• magnetic fields or electrical waves

• temperatures below 5° Celsius or 41° Fahrenheit

• any obstructions to system ventilation holes

Before installing this system, always ensure the:

• power source is located within 3 feet or 1 meter of the UPS

• power is switched off (**Do not plug the DVR unit in.)

• system and its connecting cables have sufficient space

• system is placed on an even surface

• system is situated far from electronic equipment such as microwaves, radios, fridge compressors, or any type of

wireless equipment such as a telephones or cell phones)

• system is at room temperature (18° - 25° Celsius or 64.4° - 77° Fahrenheit)

1.6. Unpacking

To unpack the ELMO DVR, follow these steps:

1. Place the box on a flat, clean surface.

2. Remove the box by pulling and lifting the system up with both hands.

3. Place the system down carefully.

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4. Read the User Manual thoroughly before installing the system.

5. Make sure all the parts listed below have been included:

1.7. ELMO DVR Back View

The following diagram displays the back of the ELMO DVR:

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2. Starting ELMO DVR Server

The ELMO DVR Server is the professional intelligent and innovative software application that offers the user a variety of controls and settings that make the experience with ELMO DVR effortless and efficient.

Usually the ELMO DVR Server starts automatically; if it doesn't, click the ELMO Server icon on the Desktop.

With Windows 2000™ and Windows XP™, virtual keyboard can be used to enter information. Click the keyboard icon located on the lower right-hand side of the main screen.

2.1. Logging In/Out

After installation, ELMO DVR automatically creates an administrative account (elmo). It is recommended to change the password for this account or to create at least one other Master User account to set up accounts for other users. It is advisable to reserve the master user option for technicians only. Only the master users have access to the ELMO DVR Desktop and can create other master users.

See Password Setup for more information.

In case if the username and/or password were lost, contact the local dealer for information on how to reset them.

To log into the ELMO DVR Server, do the following:

1. Click Login

The Log In window will appear on the screen

If logging in for the first time, enter elmo for User Name and elmo for Password. Or log in with the name and password assigned by system administrator. Use the virtual keyboard if necessary.

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Click the OK or press Enter to continue

To log out of the ELMO DVR Server, do the following:

1. Click Logout

The confirmation window will be displayed. Click OK to log out.

Related Topics: Password Setup

2.2. ELMO DVR Server Main Screen

Main Screen contains the following areas:

13. Sensor/Control panel7. Search1. About

14. Exit8. Setup2. Help

15. Snapshot Button9. Panic3. Server Location

16. Rotate Cameras10. PAC4. Server ID

17. Full Screen11. Storage/Hard Drive Meter5. Date and Time

18. Screen Division Buttons12. Camera panel6. Login/Logout

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ELMO DVR Server Main Screen Features:

About - Displays the ELMO license agreement and the version of the ELMO DVR Server software installed. Click I Accept to close.

Help – Displays the help menu window. The major help topics are available.

Location – displays the customer name for Server location.

Server ID – displays the Server ID. This information is necessary to connect to the Server

remotely.

Date and Time – displays the current date and time. This information is acquired from the Windows OS. If date/time is not correct, access the Desktop (Master users press Alt + Shift + Ctrl + F4) and double-click the Windows time display in the right-hand corner. Set the appropriate time, click Apply and restart the ELMO DVR.

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Note

Only the users logged-in as the master users can access the Desktop.

or access PACDM™ the user must first log in.

Search – displays the ELMO DVR Server Search window, which permits camera playback and search, image editing and printing, file backup by time/date/camera, object search, etc.

Setup – displays the ELMO DVR Server Setup menu

Panic – the Panic button acts as an Active Sensor Backup. When Panic is clicked or the sensor

is activated the system will backup the 5 prior minutes of encrypted video onto a CD. The postactivation length of recording is configured by the user in the System Setup menu.

PAC – brings up PACDM™ software for generating reports and P.O.S. or Card Access transactions

Note

If no SPK key, the demo version of PACDM™ software will be displayed.

searching.

Total Space (Storage/Hard Drive Meter) – Displays the total space available on the hard drive. Also displays the amount of remaining free hard drive space available for video recording. When no empty space is remaining, ELMO DVR Server goes into the Overwrite mode and the word "Recycling" is displayed on the Total Space meter.

Note

To exit the software without shutting down, master users should press Alt+Ctrl+Shift+F4.

Camera panel

Camera panel indicates the ELMO DVR recording activity. Highlighted camera numbers represent currently recording cameras. In the example below, cameras 1 and 2 are currently recording.

Sensor and Control panel

The Sensor/Control panel activates selected controls and displays sensor status. Selected controls and triggered sensors are highlighted on Sensor/Control panel. In the example above, Sensors 7-8 are triggered and Controls 3-4 are activated. Control acts as a relay and can be controlled by a user (turned on/off) from the Sensor/Control panel (authorized users only). Sensor works as a switch and cannot be manually controlled from the main screen.

Screen Division

The Screen Division buttons allow for customization of the main screen appearance. When a specific Screen Division is chosen, the corresponding amount of cameras will be displayed on the main screen. Important: The first available

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cameras will be displayed. E.g. If the ELMO DVR has 12 available cameras and the 9-cameras screen division is selected, Cameras 1-9 will be displayed on the main screen in a 9-cameras screen division. Screen Division button settings can be customized in the Screen Division Setup to display the selected cameras instead of the first available cameras. E.g. The 4-cameras Screen Division button can be customized to display Cameras 2, 8, 10 and 11 instead of Cameras 1-4.

The Screen Division buttons change on cursor-over and when clicked. The red Screen Division button is the one currently activated

Displays the first 4 available cameras in a 4-cameras Screen division on the Main Display Screen. Click again to display next 4 cameras

Displays the first 6 available cameras in a 6-cameras Screen division on the Main Display Screen

Displays the first 9 available cameras in a 9-cameras Screen division on the Main Display Screen

Displays the first 10 available cameras in a 10-cameras Screen division on the Main Display Screen

Displays the first 13 available cameras in 13-cameras Screen division on the Main Display Screen

Displays the first 16 available cameras in a 16-cameras Screen division on the Main Display Screen

Rotate Cameras - This button continuously rotates cameras in the quad screen division (4-cameras screen division) in a sequence (1-4, 5-8, 9-12, 13-16, 17-20, 2124, 25-28, 29-32 (if applicable)). To stop camera rotation, click the desired Screen

Division button or click Rotate Cameras again to deactivate it.

Full Screen - This button displays a single camera or chosen screen division

without any menu bars (no interface shown). Right-click to exit the full-screen mode.

Snapshot - This button allows taking a snapshot of each connected camera in the Live mode. Ensure that the Display Snapshot Button checkbox is checked off in the Server Information setup tab and the Snapshot Setup tab are properly configured. If the Snapshot Setup is not configured, the Snapshot button will become inactive.

Related Topics: Screen Division | Server Information | Password Setup | Snapshot Setup

2.3. PTZ mode

The remote control feature of the PTZ camera, controlled by a user through ELMO software, is one of the camera’s main advantages. Ensure that the PTZ function in the Hardware Setup menu is enabled and that the correct brand and make of PTZ camera is chosen from the list.

To access the PTZ mode, do the following:

1. Locate a PTZ camera in the main ELMO DVR Server window

2. Click on the image. The PTZ window will be displayed.

PTZ cameras can be controlled from:

1. ELMO DVR Server (authorized users only)

2. ELMO DVR Remote (authorized users only)

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3. ELMO Websecurity

In the PTZ window the user can:

1. change the pan-tilt settings

2. zoom in and out

3. focus the image

4. configure the presets and the preset touring

The PTZ window can be controlled with:

1. The PTZ window buttons

2. The Mouse in-cameo function. To do so, point towards the desired direction with the mouse cursor, click and hold left mouse button

3. The Keyboard Num Pad arrow buttons (4 and 6 for Pan; 2 and 8 for Tilt; - and + for Zoom in/out functions)

The main areas of the PTZ mode window are:

1. About - Same as in the main screen

2. Help - Same as in the main screen

3. Server Location - Same as in the main screen

4. Server ID - Same as in the main screen

5. Date and Time - Same as in the main screen

6. PTZ Camera Menu

7. Pan/Tilt Speed

8. Pan/Tilt Setup

9. Focus

10. Zoom

11. Close – Exits the PTZ Mode

12. Preset Touring

13. Preset Setup

14. Snapshot Button - Same as in the main screen

15. Rotate Cameras - Same as in the main screen

16. Full Screen - Same as in the main screen

17. Screen Division - Same as in the main screen

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PTZ Camera Menu - this area is specific to each PTZ camera. The OSD button for Speed dome camera will be replaced by AUX (Auxiliary) button for other supported PTZ camera models. This function allows changing the camera settings remotely through the software, as opposed to adjusting settings manually on the mounted camera.

Pan/Tilt Speed – this is the speed of the camera response to the user input. Increase the Pan/Tilt speed for the PT camera to move faster. Increase or decrease Pan/Tilt speed by clicking the arrows.

Pan/Tilt Setup – adjust camera Pan-Tilt position by clicking the arrows up and down for Tilt; left and right for Pan.

Focus - Focus the image by clicking + and - signs

Zoom - Zoom the PTZ camera in and out by clicking + and - signs

Preset Touring - this setup allows for the configuration of the presets used by the Preset

Touring function.

Preset Setup - this menu allows for the set up of up to 10 presets for each PTZ camera. A preset is the unique combination of Pan, Tilt and Zoom values for each camera that gets recorded and stored by the ELMO DVR Server. After the preset is programmed, only one button has to be clicked to position the camera in the specific direction and/or zoom in/out instantly. The presets

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configured in this menu are also used by Intelli-Zone™ and the Preset Touring function.

To configure the presets for a PTZ camera, do the following:

1. Enter the PTZ mode by clicking on the PTZ camera on the main screen.

2. Locate the Preset menu in the bottom of the screen:

Click Get Preset. The button will become Set Preset

4. Program the desired Preset (see instructions below).

Note

PTZ function has to be enabled and Camera ID has to be assigned for all PTZ cameras in Hardware Setup.

AFTER programming the preset, click the Preset number (1-10). The preset gets recorded once the preset number is clicked.

Repeat Steps 4-5 to configure all presets.

7. Exit PTZ mode

Program the desired Preset with the PTZ window buttons:

1. Adjust camera Pan-Tilt position by clicking the arrows up and down for Tilt; left and right for Pan.

2. Increase/Decrease Pan/Tilt speed by clicking the arrows. The higher the speed, the faster the PTZ camera will move in response to the user command.

Focus and Zoom in/out by clicking + and - signs

Program the desired Preset with the in-cameo PTZ function:

1. Point with a mouse cursor in the desired direction. An arrow will appear.

2. Hold down the left mouse button, the camera will move in the desired direction.

Focus and Zoom in/out with the Focus and Zoom buttons on the right side of the window.

Program the desired Preset with keyboard:

Use Num Pad arrow buttons (4 and 6 for Pan; 2 and 8 for Tilt; - and + for Zoom in/out functions)

Related Topics: Camera Setup | Preset Touring | Intelli-Zone™

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3. Configuring ELMO DVR Server

ELMO DVR Server Setup. Save and Close buttons.

Every ELMO DVR Server Setup page has Save and Close buttons:

The Setup tabs that require user input have a Virtual Keyboard button:

Click Save before closing the Setup window or accessing a different Setup tab in order to save any changes made.

Click Close to exit without saving.

When trying to change the Setup tab or close Setup without saving, a confirmation window will appear:

Click Yes to save the changes. Click No to exit without saving. Click Cancel to continue editing setup settings.

3.1. Hardware Setup - Camera Setup

3.1.1. Overview

Camera Setup allows:

1. Assigning a numerical camera ID number to each selected camera

2. Associating Sensor(s) with selected cameras

3. Configuring selected cameras to record based on motion that occurred on associated camera(s)

4. Choosing the PTZ camera type

5. Setting up an auto pan for selected cameras

3.1.2. Creating/Modifying Camera Settings

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To setup all connected cameras, do the following:

Check the Enable checkbox for all connected cameras. The numbers correspond with the physical BNC connectors in the back of the DVR.

Note

This feature is NOT available on ELMO DVR Remote.

Assign a Camera ID to any camera that can be controlled by a user - a P/T camera. Cam IDs are assigned in order to distinguish between the different P/T cameras connected to the same parallel connection. Most Speed Domes have their Cam ID assigned by dip-switches in the back of the camera. Fixed cameras do not have a Cam. ID.

Note

The BNC connector number does not have to match the Cam. ID number.

Label the cameras for easy identification (e.g. Front Door)

Enter the Sensor number to be associated with the specific camera. If the specific sensor is triggered, that camera will begin recording (see Sensor Setup, Schedule Setup). In the above example, if Sensor 2 is triggered, Camera 1 (Front Door) will start recording.

In the Motion field associate the current camera with one or more cameras. When motion is detected on an associated camera(s), the current camera will start recording. Motion detection has to be configured and Schedule Setup has to be set to Motion recording for the associated camera(s). (see Motion Setup, Schedule Setup). In the above example, if the motion occurs on Camera 3 (Back Door), Camera 1 (Front Door) and 4 (Warehouse) will begin recording.

Check the P/T/Z (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) checkbox for cameras supporting the P/T feature

Note

This feature is NOT available on ELMO DVR Remote.

7. Choose the correct camera make and model (Type) for the PTZ cameras from the list provided

Check the Auto-Pan (A/P) checkbox for the installed PTZ cameras. This feature allows the PTZ camera to return to the programmed auto pan after a user adjusts the PTZ settings remotely and exits the program without returning to the original settings.

Assign Dwell Time for the A/P setting. This is the time that will pass before the Auto-Pan (A/P) will be activated. In the above example, Camera 1 will return to the original pan after 20 seconds.

3.2. Hardware Setup - Sensor Setup

3.2.1. Overview

In the Sensor Setup the user can configure the connected sensors. Sensors are set as NC or NO (NC = Normally Closed; NO = Normally Open).

An NC sensor is any sensor with an electrical circuit closed by default.

E.g. - a sensor on a closed door. When the door is opened, the electrical circuit is broken and the sensor is triggered.

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An NO sensor is any sensor with electrical circuit open by default. E.g. - the light in a refrigerator. The light is off by default. When the refrigerator door is opened the circuit is closed and thus the sensor is triggered and the light goes on.

3.2.2. Creating/Modifying Sensor Settings

To configure the available sensors, do the following:

Enable all connected sensors

Choose NC or NO depending on the type of the sensor

3. Choose which WAV file will play when the Sensor is triggered. Type in the WAV file name in the field provided. The WAV files are stored in the C:\ELMO_Server\WAV folder.

Choose Enable Alarm to have the chosen custom alarm sound every time the sensor is triggered

Choose Disable Alarm to disable the custom alarm. The internal speaker alarm will sound instead.

5. Set the Post Recording time between 1 and 60 s. In this example, the camera(s) will record for 60 seconds after the Sensor is activated or after the detected motion stops.

Note

Motion and Schedule Setups must be configured.

To customize the Alarm for Sensor activation, do the following:

1. Record the sound file in the WAV format

2. Save the file in the C:\ELMO_Server\WAV folder

In the Sensor Setup, type the WAV- source file name with the file extension in the Sound File field. In the above example, the customized WAV files are chosen for Sensors 1-5.

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3.3. Hardware Setup - Control Setup

3.3.1. Overview

Control settings are applicable only if controls are available and are being used.

Active Time

Active Time refers to the designated time when the control is active (is on). The default setting is 00:00-00:00, which means the control is always off. The control will be continuously on, if the Active Time is set to 00:00 - 24:00. During the Active Time, the control cannot be turned off from the main screen. Outside of the Active Time, the control can be activated by sensor, or manually from the main screen.

Dwell Time

Dwell Time is the time that the control will stay turned on when it is sensor-triggered. This does not apply if the control is turned on manually from the main screen. In other words, if the control is turned on manually from the main screen, it will stay on until manually disabled by the user. Dwell time also does not apply during the Active Time, when the control is continuously on.

3.3.2. Creating or Modifying Control Settings

To configure the available controls, do the following:

Check the Enable checkbox for all installed controls

Give each control a descriptive Name.

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Set the Active Time for each control if required. In the above example, Control 1 (Open the Door) is always off; Control 2 (Turn on the Light) is continuously on between 8:30 AM and 5 PM.

Associate the controls with the desired Sensors. If a selected sensor is triggered outside of the Control Active Time, the specific control is activated. In the above example, if Sensor 1 is triggered, Control 1 (Open the Door) will be activated. If the Sensor 3 is triggered, Control 2 will be activated.

Enter the Dwell (Sec) time for the control. In the above example, Control 1 (Open the Door) will stay on for 5 seconds if Sensor 1 is triggered. Control 2 (Turn on the Light) will stay on for 10 seconds if Sensor 3 is triggered outside of the Active Time.

3.4. Hardware Setup - External Monitor Setup

3.4.1. Overview

The External Monitor section allows the user to view specified cameras on an external monitor. Cameras are displayed one-by-one in a sequence with a delay equal to the dwell time.

Dwell (Sec)

Dwell refers to the interval (in seconds) between the display of each camera.

3.4.2. Creating or Modifying External Monitor Settings

To set up an External Monitor do the following:

1. Select the cameras to be shown in the sequence

Specify the Dwell time for the sequence. (1-10 sec)

Click Save

Check the Ext. Monitor Follows Main Screen checkbox to associate the external monitor with the ELMO DVR Server main screen.

Click Save

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If the Ext. Monitor Follows Main Screen option is unchecked, the External monitor will display selected cameras one-by-one in the sequence. Each camera will be displayed for the length of the Dwell time configured in the External Monitor setup. In this example, cameras 4, 9-12 will be shown in a sequence on the external monitor. Each camera will be shown for 1 second.

If the Ext. Monitor Follows Main Screen option is checked, the configured camera sequence will be ignored. The External monitor will display the camera currently in full screen mode in the ELMO DVR Server - chosen by the user or in response to detected motion. The external monitor will display the last camera until the next camera is displayed in the Full Screen mode in the ELMO DVR Server.

Related Topics: Camera Setup

3.5. The Preset Touring & Alarm/Preset Setup

3.5.1. Overview

The Preset Touring & Alarm/Preset Setup in the Hardware Setup tab is for PTZ camera setup. The presets for PTZ cameras are configured in the PTZ mode. Preset Touring specifies the time that the PTZ cameras dwell on each configured preset, and the Alarm/Preset Setup associates enabled sensors with configured presets for PTZ cameras. Each time a specific Sensor is triggered, the assigned PTZ camera preset will be activated.

3.5.2. Configuring Preset Touring & Alarm / Preset Setup

To set up the Preset Touring, do the following:

1. Program all desired presets in the PTZ mode

In PTZ mode, click on the drop-down menu under the Preset Touring button and check all the presets that will be used in the Preset Touring sequence. In the example below, Presets 1,3,4,5, and 8 will be used in Preset Touring.

In PTZ mode, click the Preset Touring button

The Preset Touring will become Stop Touring. Click Stop Touring to stop camera touring.

5. Exit PTZ mode

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In Hardware Setup, enter the Working Time value. This will configure the time that the PTZ camera will remain at each preset. In the example below, the PTZ camera will remain at each preset for 5 seconds.

Click Alarm/Preset. The Alarm/Preset window will appear.

8. Configure the Preset for each camera related to the sensor number that will activate the specified preset. In example below: Sensor 1 activates Preset 4 on Camera 1; Sensor 2 activates Preset 9 on Camera 5; Sensor 4 activates Preset 1 on Camera 7; Sensor 5 activates Preset 5 on Camera 2.

Related Topics: PTZ Mode | Camera Setup | Sensor Setup

3.6. Motion Setup

3.6.1. Overview

Motion Setup allows for the configuration of up to 5 motion detection zones for each camera. Video display and recording options are configured in the Setup menu.

Note

Unless Motion Recording is activated in the Schedule setup, the camera will not record and motion will not be detected even if the Motion detection target zones are configured for this camera.

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3.6.2. Setup for individual camera

To set up each individual camera, do the following:

1. Click the camera number. The chosen camera will be displayed in the live view screen.

Set the camera’s Sensitivity. The greater the Sensitivity, the less change in an image is needed to set off the alarm. If the Sensitivity is set to Less, the change in an image will have to be dramatic to be detected as motion. This function only works properly indoors. The natural changes in the outdoor environment (e.g. clouds) can cause false alarms.

Check the Alarm checkbox to enable the internal speaker alarm for the Motion Detection

Set the Active Time for the Alarm. If the motion is detected outside of the active time, the Alarm will not go off. In this example, the Alarm is always active.

Check the Control checkbox to enable the control association for the chosen camera

6. Choose the control number to be associated with the Motion detection on the chosen camera. In the example above, the Control 2 will be activated if any motion is detected on the selected camera.

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Set the dwell [Time] for the control feature. This is the length of time that the control will stay on if activated by Motion detection. In the example above, the control will stay on for 5 seconds.

To draw the Motion detection zones on the selected camera, do the following:

1. Place the cursor at the starting point on the live view screen

2. Hold down the left mouse button and drag to draw a rectangular area. Up to 5 motion detection zones can be configured.

3. Adjust the area if necessary

Click Area Clear to reset all motion detection zones on a specified camera

Click Area Draw to set the entire camera screen for motion detection

3.6.3. Individual Camera Adjustment

Set the Brightness, Hue and Contrast for the selected camera

Choose between Color and Monochrome recording. Color recording provides the realistic video images. Monochrome is best suited for low light conditions, such as nighttime recording.

Click Default to reset the Brightness, Hue and Contrast values back to 0

3.6.4. Setup For All Cameras

To set the motion detection zones for all cameras, do the following:

Click Area Draw to select entire screen on all cameras for motion detection

Click Area Clear to clear all selected zones on all cameras. This will disable motion detection.

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3.6.5. Setup For All Cameras - Recording/Display Options

To set up recording/display options for all cameras, do the following:

Choose the Screen Size for all cameras from 360x240 and 720x480 pixel. Screen Size refers to the resolution of the received video image. The larger the screen size, the larger the picture and the better the quality. Large screen size, however, will result in larger file size and shorter recording period.

Choose Quality (30%-100%). This value refers to the recording quality of the video. The higher the percentage, the better the recording quality.

Choose Transfer Quality (30%-100%). This value refers to the transfer quality of the video recording that is viewed remotely through ELMO DVR Remote. The lower the quality, the worse the image appearance. The transmission speed, however, improves as the quality decreases.

Choose Color of Motion Area between Green and Red depending on personal esthetical preferences. When the motion is detected on a specific camera, the triggered motion detection zone will be highlighted on the main screen in the chosen color.

5. Set the cameras to be displayed in the Full Screen mode on the main screen, when motion is detected. One or more cameras can be configured. Separate camera numbers with commas. In this example cameras 1 and 3 will be displayed in the Full Screen mode if the motion is detected on them.

Set the Dwell Time(Sec) (1 to 60 seconds) for the camera to stay in the full screen mode after the motion detection. In the example above, the camera will remain in the Full Screen mode for 5 seconds after the motion detection.

Click No Full Screen to reset the Full Screen When Motion option

Set Camera Dwell Time (3 to 30 seconds). This is the Dwell time for the camera rotation on the main screen. When the main screen is set to 4 cameras division and Rotate is clicked, available cameras will rotate according to the dwell time specified. In this example, the quad screen will display next 4 cameras every 5 seconds.

Note

This option only becomes available when 8 or more cameras are supported by the system.

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3.6.6. Recording Frame Rate per Camera

Adjust the frame rate value individually for each camera. The sum of fps for all cameras is the maximum fps supported by the capture board.

In this example, it is known that the ELMO DVR has 12016 connected cameras. The total fps number cannot exceed 120 fps.

Increase the fps number for the cameras facing most important locations or locations, where most activity occurs. Increasing the fps on specific cameras will decrease the fps number on the rest of the cameras in order to preserve the total fps number.

Click Default to assign the common denominator fps for all enabled cameras. (E.g. If ELMO DVR has 120xx series capture board installed, and 12 connected cameras, 10 fps value will be assigned to each camera by default.) All disabled/unavailable cameras will automatically be assigned fps of 0.

Note

If the VideoLogix™ is enabled for a specific camera, the maximum frame rate is 13 fps.

3.6.7. Recording Frame Rate per Camera - Advanced

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In the Advanced Setup:

Configure the Record Frame FPS for each camera

Configure the Emergency Frame FPS for each camera. The Emergency Frame Rate is activated when motion is detected on the specific camera. This function will reduce the recording speed on all other cameras to compensate. The camera will return to its normal recording speed once the motion has stopped. In this example, the recording speed is 10 fps for all 12 connected cameras. When the motion is detected, the camera, where the motion has occurred, will start recording 30 fps.

Configure the Resolution for each camera

Configure the Recording Quality for each camera

Configure the Transfer Quality for each camera

Click Reset to reset all changes. Click Ok to save the changes.

Related Topics: Camera Setup | Control Setup | Schedule Setup

3.7. Schedule Setup - Simple Mode

3.7.1. Overview

Schedule setup controls the type of recording for each camera: Continuous, Motion, Sensor or Pre-alarm. Each camera can have its own settings, which can also be copied to other cameras.

C: Continuous recording – the video signal is being recorded continuously. A lot of hard drive space is required for this type of recording. Continuous recording is required for audio recording. Continuous recording has to be used on its own and cannot be combined with any other types of recording.

M: Motion recording – the selected camera records only when motion is detected. Motion detection target zones have to be configured in the Motion Setup. Motion recording can be used on its own or can be combined with Sensor and/or Pre-alarm recordings.

O/S: Object/Sensor recording – the selected camera records based on the alarms triggered in the VideoLogix or when the sensor has been triggered. The VideoLogix has to be enabled for the selected camera and/or sensor has to be enabled and be associated with the specific camera in Hardware Setup. Object/Sensor recording can be used on its own or can be combined with Pre-alarm recordings. When combined with M:Motion, O/S:Object/Sensor becomes S:Sensor recording.

Motion and Sensor recording combined with PrealarmO/S Object/Sensor recording combined with Prealarm

P: Prealarm recording – is combined with either Motion, Motion and Sensor, or Object/Sensor recording. ELMO DVR stores 5 seconds of video recording in a buffer which is continuously overwritten. If Prealarm recording is used, a 5-second video buffer is added to the beginning of the recorded video segment.

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3.7.2. Creating a quick recording schedule

1. Select a Camera number

2. Select the time for video recording. Click on the schedule, hold down the left mouse button and drag it until the desired area is selected

3. Select the record mode: Continuous; Motion; Object/Sensor; Motion and Prealarm; Object/Sensor and Prealarm; or Motion, Sensor and Prealarm.

3.7.3. Creating a custom holiday

Note

The holiday schedule will be identical to the Sunday schedule.

Click Custom Configuration

2. Choose the date from the calendar

In the Rotate drop-down menu, choose rotation setting: None, Month or Year

Click Add. The date will be added to the Holiday List on the right.

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3.7.4. Copying a schedule to other cameras

Click Copy To and choose a desired cameras from the list

Click All Cameras to apply the same schedule to all available cameras

3.8. Schedule Setup - Advanced Mode

To switch to the Advanced Mode, click Simple Mode and choose Advanced Mode.

In Advanced Mode, the time can be adjusted up to the minute:

Example

The recording for Camera 1 based on the snapshot below is as follows:

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