Elmo DVR V5.01 User Manual

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ELMO DVR User Manual v5.01

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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

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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 Server

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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 : Schedule Setup

3.14. System Setup

3.14.1. Overview

In the System Setup tab, the user can:

1. Configure server restart time

2. Enable watermarking features

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3. Configure backup schedules

3.14.2. Configure System Restart Time

Enable the system restart time and set the system to restart once a week. Choose the most convenient time for the

customer. If the system freezes it will be restarted by the I/O board. If, however the system is running smoothly without freezing, it can work for months without being restarted. The caches that will accumulate in that period of time will eventually slow the system down. To avoid this problem, it is advisable to set the weekly restart time for the system.

Note

This feature is NOT available on ELMO DVR Remote.

3.14.3. Synchronize System Clock with NTP Server

This feature allows synchronizing the DVR system clock with one of the default NTP servers daily based on the userdefined time. This function allows keeping the system time up-to-date without having to log out of the ELMO DVR Server and updating the system time via Windows OS.

To use this feature, check off Enable checkbox.

Configure the Daily Synchronize Time (24 hour clock). The system time will be synchronize daily based on the time configured. The process may take several minutes. During the synchronization process, the following message will be displayed.

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In addition to updating the system time, the synchronisation feature also checks the SPK key status every hour. If the SPK key has been removed from the system, the PACDM application will stop working after the SPK key status is set to "missing" by synchronisation feature.

3.14.4. Watermarking

Please note that the video recordings and snapshots made with ELMO DVR Server are always watermarked, regardless of the user configuration of this menu.

In the Watermark menu select one of the following (only one checkbox can be checked at the same time):

Display WATERMARK logo - If checked, the watermark logo will be displayed during the playback in the top right corner. Uncheck to hide the logo. Note that even if the watermark logo is hidden, the video is watermarked.

Embed Text Overlay - If checked, the text "ELMO" will be embedded in the right bottom corner of every video frame. After the overlay text is embedded, it becomes a part of the video recording and cannot be hidden. Uncheck to record without the embedded text.

3.14.5. More about Watermarking

When performing a snapshot backup from the Search mode, the option of saving the WaterMark check program on the hard drive is available. Click Yes if this program has not been previously saved on a hard drive. If it has, there is no need to include it again. The Wmchecker.exe file will be added to the same folder as the saved snapshot.

3.14.6. Checking Authenticity of a Watermarked Image

To check the snapshot authenticity with the WaterMark checker, do the following:

1. Locate the folder, where the snapshot was saved.

Locate the WaterMark Checker Program: Wmchecker.exe

3. Double-click to open the program.

Click File Open and choose the saved watermarked snapshot. The snapshot will be either in *.bmp or *.jpeg format, depending on the customer settings in the Server Information Setup tab.

Click Water Mark Check

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6. If an image is intact and has not been edited/altered or tampered with, the Watermark will be recognized and approved.

7. If an image was edited/altered or tampered with, the program will report the corrupted Watermark.

3.14.7. Creating Scheduled Backup

In the Backup menu:

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Backup Settings: Set schedule for local or remote backups

Activate Sensor Backup: Configure the recording settings for the main screen’s Panic button feature. Asso-

ciate the backup with the specified Sensor(s). If a Sensor is triggered, or Panic is clicked, an encrypted video backup will be performed onto a CD-R/DVD-R.

Note

Make sure the CD-R/DVD-R is in the CDR/DVD-ROM drive. Please avoid using CDR/DVD-RW as the lengthy formatting process might slow down the ELMO DVR.

The Scheduled backup is the scheduled encrypted backup. The Scheduled backup can be performed to both Local and Remote drives. A number of media can be chosen for the same scheduled backup process.

To create a scheduled backup, do the following:

Click Backup Settings

Click Add

In the Add Schedule window, name the backup schedule

Set the Start and End time of the scheduled backup recording

In the Rotate Option drop-down menu, choose from: None, Weekly, Monthly or Yearly

In the Backup Start Time Interval After drop-down menu, choose from: Immediately, 1, 2, 3 or 4 hours.

Click Add Media to choose backup destination. More than one medium can be added to the list. Video can be saved to the Local or Remote Drive.

Saving to the local drive.

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Select Local Drive to save an encrypted video recording to any local drive

Click the drop-down menu in the Path field

Select the desired drive. The recording will be saved to the LocalDrive:\kdb\backup folder.

Click Ok

Saving to the remote drive.

Note

All video recordings saved to the remote drive will be displayed under the Backup Data category in the ELMO DVR Remote local Search mode.

Select Remote Drive to save an encrypted video recording to a remote drive

b. Enter the IP Address of the remote computer

c. Enter the password to access the remote computer

Note

The ELMO DVR Remote Software has to be installed and the K-Remote Backup Server has to be running on the remote computer, otherwise the connection will not be established.

Click Select Drive. The Drive Select window will appear.

Choose the remote drive from the Drive Path drop-down menu once the connection has been established. The recording will be saved to the RemoteDrive:\kdb\backup

Click OK

Click OK in the Select Backup Media window to close its

Check the Overwrite Mode checkbox if the target medium is full. The video recording will be recorded over the old data. If this option is unchecked, no backup will be made on the full medium.

Choose the Priority of the backup video recording between High and Low priority.

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There are two types of video backup: current backup and scheduled (manual) backup. If "High" priority is assigned to the scheduled backup, the current backup will be automatically assigned "Low" priority. In practice, this priority affects the speed of the process, where "High" priority results in means fast backup and "Low" results in slow backup.

10.

Click Add. The new schedule will be added to the list.

11. Click on the calendar to see the scheduled backups for each day.

To delete a schedule, do the following

1. Select the schedule from the list (left-click with the mouse)

Click Delete

3.14.8. Panic and Sensor Backup

Note

This feature is NOT available on ELMO DVR Remote.

To associate the backup with a specific sensor(s), do the following:

Click Activate Sensor Backup

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2. Choose post-activation recording time from drop-down menu (0-30 minutes)

3. Select desired sensors to trigger the automated backup

Click Save

Click Close to return to Setup

By default, the Panic button feature backs up 5 minutes of video recording prior to the sensor/Panic button activation. The user, however, can configure the length of time that ELMO DVR will record after the sensor/Panic button activation.

Important: this option is not the same as pre-alarm, which uses a 5-second buffer and adds it to the final recording. The Panic button does not add any buffer video recording to the final backup. Instead it backs up only the recorded information that was recorded by ELMO DVR based on the Schedule Setup configurations (e.g. Continuous recording)

The manual backup can be associated with one or more sensors. Each time the sensor is triggered, 5 minutes of video recorded prior to sensor activation, as well as the number of minutes (set by the user) of post-activation recording, will be recorded onto a CD.

In the example below: When the Panic button is clicked or sensors 1 or 8 are activated, the system will backup 5 minutes of pre-activation recording and 10 minutes of post-activation recording. In this case, the Panic button or one of the selected sensors was activated at 15:05 (blue line). This means that the actual video backup performed by the system will start at 15:00 (green line) and end at 15:15 (red line) - 5 minutes pre-activation and 10 minutes post-activation.

3.14.9. Network Port Setting

Note

This feature is NOT available on ELMO DVR Remote.

In this menu the network connection ports for ELMO software are configured.

Note

After the network port settings are changed, the system will automatically restart.

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3.14.10. Video Loss Alarm

To configure the Video Loss Alarm menu, do the following:

Check the Enable Alarm checkbox to activate alarm every time that video loss is detected on any of the cameras.

Check the Enable Sound checkbox for the audible alarm to sound on PC speaker every time that video loss is detected on any of the cameras.

3. Choose the Control from the Enable Control No. drop-down menu to be associated with the video loss. In this example

- if there is video loss detected on one of the cameras, the Control 1 will turn on (e.g. turn on a the light)

Set the Working Time for the control output and audio alarm. In this example, the Control 1 will stay on and the alarm will sound on the PC speaker for 20 seconds after video loss occurred on one of the cameras.

Note

In the E-Mail Setup tab, check Enable E-mail for Video Loss to receive an e-mail every time video loss occurs on one of the cameras.

3.14.11. Select the Num of days to Store Data

Note

This feature is NOT available on ELMO DVR Remote.

Select the number of days (1 to 30 days) for video recordings to be stored. This option has been implemented mostly for European customers. Some European countries now have legislation specifying how long a video surveillance recording can be stored. In Norway, for example, a security surveillance recording can only be stored for seven days, after which is must be deleted. Disable this feature to have video data stored for as long as there is hard drive space available.

3.14.12. Video Format

Note

This feature is NOT available on ELMO DVR Remote.

NTSC (North America, most of South America, Japan) video format is supported by ELMO DVR Server, v.5.01. PAL video format (Europe, most other countries) is not supported.

Related Topics: Sensor Setup | Control Setup

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3.15. Storage Structure Setup

Note

The Storage Setup tab is NOT available on ELMO DVR Remote.

Attention: This function should be used by Authorized Technicians ONLY! The Storage Setup option is used to format the ELMO DVR hard drive(s) file structure. ALL VIDEO DATA WILL BE LOST! After the drive/partition is allocated, the video data that was recorded on it will no longer be accessible.

Understanding ELMO DVR storage structure:

In order for the ELMO DVR to be able to record video data on a selected drive, the drives/partitions have to be structured in a certain way. After the initial allocation of the specific hard drive/partition, the entire available space is filled with files that have the extensions *.bix and *.box.

These files act as a medium for the digital video recording. The size of these files remains static regardless of whether or not they actually contain video data (*.bix files - 2.5MB, *.box files - 64MB). These files can be compared to video/audio tapes. In both cases, the mediums of recording take up the same amount of space when they are empty, or when they contain data.

As the ELMO DVR records video information onto the prepared *.bix and *.box files, they are assigned the exact time of the video recording. Reallocating the drive will reset this time, and the video recording will be lost. All of the *.bix and *.box files remain on the hard drive after the drive is re-allocated, but they will no longer contain any video data. All days that previously contained video data in the Search window, on the Server, will appear blank.

Allocating the drive does not physically format it. To format the hard drive completely, so that it is no longer allocated for digital video recording, use the appropriate format command from the Windows OS.

3.15.1. Overview

The Storage Structure tab displays the following:

1. names of all the drives/partitions

2. capacity of each drive/partition

3. available space on each partition that can be used by OS (anything other than video recording)

4. allocation status of each drive/partition

Note

Allocation is not allowed on drives C and D, as those drives are used to store the ELMO software, operating system, and backup folder.

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3.15.2. Formatting ELMO DVR File Structure

To format the file structure of the selected drives or to allocate new drives/partitions for video storage, do the following:

Click Modify Storage Structure

Click Yes in the warning window

3. Close Setup and restart the ELMO DVR Server

When the server restarts, the Storage Structure dialog box shown below will appear. Click Allocate, next to the drive/partition, to allocate it for video recording, or to format the file structure.

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The Allocate button will become Cancel Allocation. New Allocation Space represents the hard drive space that will be used exclusively for video recordings (i.e. will be filled with *.bix and *.box files).

Click Proceed to start the allocation process

The Format confirmation window will appear. Click Yes to proceed with formatting.

The Select file system window will appear. Select NTFS for more security or FAT32 for normal security and click Ok.

9. The selected drives will be formatted…

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10. Once the allocation is complete, the ELMO DVR Server will start normally

3.16. E-Map Setup

3.16.1. Overview

Note

The E-Map tab is NOT available on ELMO DVR Remote.

The E-Map function allows to lay out cameras on a map for quick launch of a specific camera. Positioning of the cameras, controls and sensors is done on an existing digital drawing/map. The map appears on the main screen and allows quick access to the desired camera by simply clicking on its representative icon. Clicking on a camera’s icon will display that camera in full-screen mode.

E-map does not allow manual activation of a control. However, if a control/sensor is triggered, it will be registered on the E-map. The icons representing the sensors/controls will be animated. E.g. If the control that turns on the light is activated, the light icon on the E-map will flash.

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3.16.2. Drawing a map

Before configuring the E-map function, draw a map of the building in any available image editor or follow the instructions for the Paint editor below. Make sure to save the map in *.bmp format.

On the Desktop, click Start > Programs > Accessories > Paint

2. The following window will appear:

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Go to View and make sure there is a checkmark on Toolbox.

4. The following Toolbox panel will appear on the left.

5. In the Toolbox panel choose the Rectangle tool and select the rectangle outline below.

6. To draw the outline of the building/room/warehouse, bring the mouse cursor to the desired starting point in the Paint Editor. Hold down the left mouse button and drag it to form the box of the desired size. Let the mouse button go.

7. Use the Line tool and filled Rectangle tools to draw walls and other objects on the map.

8. When finished, Save the drawing.

Click File > Save As…

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10.

Choose the desired folder. Name the map. Choose 24-bit Bitmap in Save as type and click Save.

3.16.3. Configuring Emap

To configure the E-Map in the ELMO DVR Server, do the following:

1. Open ELMO DVR Server Setup and go to the E-Map tab.

Click Enable E-map to activate the E-Map on the main screen.

Choose the Screen Division in which the E-Map will appear.

Choose the Position No. (screen) number in which the E-Map will appear on the main screen. In this example, ELMO DVR will display the screen division for 4 cameras with the E-Map being displayed in the first screen. The positions with configured E-maps will be checkmarked

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At any time during the E-Map configuration, the current E-Map can be saved to the same or another screen division, to the position chosen by the user.

Click Find>> to find the bitmap image to load into the E-Map.

Click Go! to copy the selected image to the drawing area. The Image will appear on the left side of the Setup window.

In the Setting menu, choose Camera, Control or Sensor, the number and type of Camera/Control/Sensor that is to be positioned on the E-Map.

Camera:

To add the camera icon on the E-map, do the following:

Select the Camera radio button

b. Choose the number and the type of camera from the list. The icons account for the direction in which the camera

is pointed

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c. After choosing the camera number and type, click on the E-Map bitmap image where the camera is positioned.

The camera icon will be added onto the image.

Control:

To add the camera icon on the E-map, do the following:

Select the Control radio button

b. Choose the number and the type of control (Light and Alarm icons are available) from the list

c. After choosing the control number and type, click on the E-Map bitmap image where the control is positioned.

The control icon will be added onto the image.

Sensor:

To add the camera icon on the E-map, do the following:

Select the Sensor radio button

b. Choose the number and the type of sensor (Fire, Laser and Heat icons are available) from the list

c. After choosing the sensor number and type, click on the E-Map bitmap image where the control is positioned.

The control icon will be added onto the image.

Click Save to save the E-Map Setup settings. After all the cameras, sensors and controls are positioned on the map, it will look something like this:

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3.16.4. Delete Cameras/Controls/Sensors from Emap

To delete Cameras/Controls/Sensors do the following:

Check the Delete Camera, Control, Sensor checkbox in the Setting menu

2. Click the camera, control or sensor icon on the E-Map to be deleted. The icon will disappear from the image.

Note

Do no switch between screen divisions or positions without saving the settings.

3.16.5. Delete/Change the E-Map bitmap image, do the

following

To delete/change the E-Map bitmap image, do the following:

Check the Delete Image checkbox in the Setting menu.

2. Click on the E-Map bitmap image on the left side of the Setup tab.

Click Save. No image will be displayed in the E-Map Setup tab.

Click Find>>, choose the new bitmap image and click Go!

3.16.6. E-Map on the Main Screen

Close the Server Setup to access the main screen. The E-Map will be displayed in the chosen position of the configured Screen Division:

Click on the E-Map image to bring the E-Map to the full-screen mode. Left-click again to return to the Screen Division mode. By clicking on the camera icon on the E-map (either in full screen or Screen Division mode), the corresponding camera will be brought to the full-screen mode.

Related Topics: Main Screen | Sensor Setup | Control Setup

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3.17. View Log Records

3.17.1. Overview

Note

The View Log Records tab is NOT available on ELMO DVR Remote.

Once the user accounts are set, the Manager can track user activity in the View Log Records Setup tab. Video data can be erased from the ELMO DVR, however there is no way to alter the Log Records. Log Records track the following activities: changes in any of the setup tabs, sensor activation, sent E-mails, video loss, storage structure modification, etc. The logs can be viewed in the Setup menu or exported to the text file.

All log activities are stored and organized according to date.

3.17.2. Viewing Log Records

To view and export specific log files, do the following:

1. Click the plus sign (+) next to 'Log Records' to view the months that have log records

2. Click the plus sign (+) next to the desired month to view all entries for that month

3. Select the log filename to view a particular day (yyyy-mm-dd)

4. The activity log will appear on the right-hand panel

Click Export in the bottom of the screen to export a log to a text file

6. Choose the destination folder for the log text time

7. Name the log text file

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8. To view the log text file, locate the exported log file in the destination folder and double-click it. The log file will open in the Notepad application.

3.18. Email Setup

Note

The Email tab is NOT available on ELMO DVR Remote.

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3.18.1. Overview

This Setup tab allows sending an alert via email when a sensor is triggered, or when a video signal has been lost. It can also send the status of the Server by sending a screen shot from a specified camera.

Three ways to send an email alert:

Triggered Sensor(s)

Select appropriate sensors in the Enable Email for Sensor menu. Whenever any of the selected sensors are triggered, an e-mail alert will be sent to the configured e-mail address.

Note

Make sure the sensors are enabled and configured in the Hardware Setup.

Video Loss

Check the Video Loss checkbox in the Enable Email for Video Loss menu. Whenever video loss is detected on one or more cameras, an e-mail alert will be sent to the configured e-mail address.

Scheduled Server Status

Scheduled e-mails to provide server status: an e-mail and snapshot from the specified camera are sent in this case. To have ELMO DVR send the server status e-mails, fill in Server Status menu:

Check the Send Email checkbox to enable server status e-mail alerts

Select the frequency of the automatic e-mails (1-24 hours) in the Send Email Every x Hour(s) field

Choose the Camera in the Include Image Of field. A snapshot from this camera will be sent to the configured e-mail address.

Enter the Email Title for the server status e-mail alerts (Optional)

Note

A first e-mail is sent after changes to this setting are saved and on the ELMO DVR Server startup. The ELMO DVR Server will then send e-mails according to the set schedule. In this example, every hour.

3.18.2. Configuring Email Setup

Check the Enable Email checkbox

Fill in the Send To section:

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Enter the Email Address of the recipient. Optionally, multiple email addresses can be entered. Separate multiple e-mail addresses by commas or semi-colons.

•

Enter the Email Transmission Delay. This option sets the delay time in minutes that will pass after the sensor has been triggered before the transmission will start.

•

Enter the Threshold number. This value sets the number of event lines to be included in the sent emails. Depending on the settings, numerous events can be registered by the Server: detected motion, triggered sensor, activated control, video loss. Each event can be reported individually by e-mail, however, this may flood the recipient e-mail inbox; as a means to avoid this, multiple events (lines) can be sent in a single e-mail.

Note

When setting the Threshold number, remember that an e-mail will not be sent until the necessary number of events has occurred to reach the threshold.

Fill in the Send From section:

•

Enter the Name of the sender (Optional).

•

Enter the Email Address of the sender.

Fill in the SMTP Server section: Depending on the location, each Internet provider has specific SMTP information. Obtain this information from the Internet provider.

Enter the IP Address of the SMTP server. Example: smtp.bellsympatico.com

Enter the Port number. It is not usually necessary to change the port number. Most SMTP servers have a default port. For more information on default Ports, please contact the email account manager.

Enter the Login Method. "None" is the default method; otherwise, please contact the email account manager.

Enter the User Name and Password: Some Internet providers require user names and passwords to send out emails, if this is the case, please enter them accordingly.

Related Topics: Sensor Setup | Intelli-Guard™ | VideoLogix™

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3.19. Intelli-Guard™

3.19.1. Overview

Intelli-Guard™ is an exclusive intelligent feature offered by ELMO USA CORP. The Intelli-Guard™ feature detects motion and counts passing objects within a defined area of the camera’s view and can respond by audio alarm, emergency email or a phone call. Intelli-Guard™ requires precise settings in order to work effectively.

Intelli-Guard™ detects change in an image by analyzing its pixels. The same principle is used by the Motion Detection feature. However, Intelli-Guard™ can yield a more precise response than Motion Detection, as it can be adjusted to different kinds of motion. For instance, an object’s size and direction of movement can be used to determine the triggering of an alarm. Motion Detection, on the other hand, recognizes and registers any type of motion.

Note that Intelli-Guard™ uses the e-mail address configured in the Email Setup and the Emergency phone numbers configured in Communication Setup. Make sure to configure the appropriate Setup tabs.

Intelli-Guard™ provides two types of motion detection: Surveillance (up to 6 target zones) and Count (up to 3 detection zones).

Important: Count is only available when PACDM™ is installed. The Surveillance motion detection mode is the default option for the ELMO DVR with no PACDM™ installed. The Surveillance type of motion detection can trigger an audio alarm, an emergency E-mail or a phone call in response to the detected motion. The Count type of motion detection counts the number of motions in the specified region and exports this data to the database.

• Example of Surveillance type of motion detection: a motion detected in the restricted area of the warehouse will

trigger an audio alarm, emergency E-mail or a phone call.

• Example of Count type of motion detection: ELMO DVR will count the number of cars entering a fast food restaurant’s

"Drive Through". This number is then exported to the database and can provide the managers with important statistics for use in strategic marketing.

Up to 6 Surveillance target zones (Areas) and up to 3 Count detection zones (Gates) can be set for each individual camera. Every detection/target zone has its own parameters that have to be adjusted and saved individually.

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3.19.2. Suggestions for using Intelli-Guard™

1. Before setting a defining area or Gate, experiment at the specific location to test the parameter settings. Make sure that the Intelli-Guard works as expected. Test both real alarm and false alarm situations. Adjust the settings to minimize / illiminate the number of possible false alarms.

2. It may be difficult to achieve good results if the image video contrast is low. Adjust the image brightness and contrast to achieve better results.

3. Intelli-Guard™ is best used in an environment with little color variation. For instance, if the monitored object is placed on a one-color background, any change (e.g. intruder) will be noticeable, therefore easily detectable. For the Count option, it is most efficient to mount the camera on the ceiling facing down, so that the motion is clearly seen and the direction of the motion is easily traced.

3.19.3. General Intelli-Guard™ configurations

1. Click the desired camera number. The selected camera will be displayed in the live view screen on the left.

Adjust the camera’s Brightness/Hue/Contrast in the Individual Camera Adjustment menu

Click Default to reset the Brightness/Hue/Contrast values

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Choose between Monochrome and Color modes of recording

Note

All the changes in the Individual Camera Adjustment menu will be copied to the Motion Setup tab.

Choose the Control Output for the Intelli-Guard. When the alarm is triggered through the Intelli-Guard, the selected control will be activated.

Choose Surveillance or Count

3.19.4. Surveillance target zone (Area) configurations

Each target zone has its own configuration and has to be saved individually. The Area menu specifies which target zone is currently selected. To switch between target zones, select the chosen target zone by clicking on its green box in the live view screen.

1. Define the target zones in the live view screen on the left. Up to 6 target zones (Areas) can be configured

a. Place the mouse cursor at the start point over the live-mode camera view on the left

b. Hold down the left mouse button and drag the cursor to draw the rectangular target zone

c. Let the mouse button go

d. Adjust or move the created target area if necessary

Check the Send Email checkbox to have an emergency Email sent every time that the alarm is triggered in this Area. The email address used, is from the Email Setup tab.

Check the Audio Dial Out checkbox to make an emergency phone call every time that the alarm is triggered in the Area. Emergency phone numbers are taken from Communication Setup tab.

4. Name the specified Area. In this example, Area No. 1 is labeled as "The Door"

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Set the Background Refresh Time (1s - 1800s). If Intelli-Guard™ detects no changes in the monitored area, it will update the area picture according to the selected schedule. This will decrease the cumulative image difference caused by normal occurrences, such as changing illumination across the period of a day. By default, the reload time is set to 20 seconds. It can be adjusted from 1s to 1800s. To keep the same background at all times, check the Never Update Background checkbox.

Configure Detection Size (10p - 100p). This parameter determines the number of pixels representing 1 (one) "block". At least one block has to be detected by Intelli-Guard to trigger the alarm. The smaller the size of the block, the more "sensitive" will Intelli-Guard become and the smaller the size of the objects that will set off the alarm.

For instance, assume that a bird occupies 10 pixels in a resolution of 720x480. If the Detection Size is set to 10 pixels, the bird will represent 1 block; therefore the alarm will be triggered. However, if the Detection Size is set to 20 pixels, the bird will no longer represent 1 block and will be omitted by the Intelli-Guard. A larger Detection Size, thus, detects larger objects (e.g. people) and omits smaller ones. This setting is used to decrease the number of false alarms. After configuring this setting, it is important to run trials to ensure that the Detection size is reacting to objects of a desired size. On the screen, the area of a detected change will be indicated by, green outline with a number. The number indicates how many detection blocks make up the area.

In the example below, motion was detected in an area, which is made up of 5 detection blocks. To have the number of detection blocks shown on the live view screen, click Show Objects. To hide them, click Hide Objects.

Configure Detection Sensitivity (10% - 97%). This parameter accounts for the even (global) change in image brightness. This percentage determines the acceptable level of brightness change. If the illumination is increased slowly and evenly, it is unlikely to cause an alarm. However, if the light switch is suddenly turned on in a dark room, the dramatic change in image brightness will set off the alarm.

Select the Sound Wave File for the audio alarm

In the Area menu, locate the Sound Wave File field

Click the Browse button to locate the *.wav sound file that will play every time that the alarm is triggered.

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Click Open

Check or Uncheck the Audio Dial Out checkbox

If the Audio Dial Out checkbox is checked, the chosen *.wav file will be played as a message for the emergency phone call.

If the Audio Dial Out checkbox is unchecked, the file will only be played locally on the ELMO DVR.

Set the Duration of Sound Wave (1 sec - 99 sec) to determine how long the *.wav file will play

10. Set Active Time. The specific target Area will only be active during the selected times

Note

It is CRUCIAL to set the Active Time, otherwise Intelli-Guard™ will not work.

11.

Click Save to save the selected area configurations

IMPORTANT: Ensure there is NO MOTION occurring in the defined area when clicking Save, otherwise the Intelli-Guard™ function will not work properly for that area. The reason for this is that the Intelli-Guard™ does not detect motion itself, but changes in the pixels that make up an image. When Save is clicked, Intelli-Guard™ registers the current image as the default image. All consequent changes to that area will be registered. If motion occurs in the defined area when the Save is clicked, even the static environment will set off the alarm.

12. To delete one defined target zone, select the area by clicking on it, hold down the left mouse button and drag the area to remove it from the live view screen.

13.

To delete all defined target zones, click Reset

14.

To delete all defined target zones and select the entire camera view for motion monitoring, click Reset & Add

All

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3.19.5. Count target zone (Gate) configurations

Each target zone has its own configuration and has to be saved individually. The Gate menu specifies which target zone is currently selected. The Count target zone not only detects the motion, but also detects the direction of the motion. The Count target zone is shown as a green arrow with a red number in the middle. The number signifies the amount of detected motions moving in this direction. To switch between the target zones, click the desired target zone arrow in the live view screen.

1. Define the target zones in the live view screen on the left. Up to 3 target zones (Gates) can be configured.

a. Place the mouse cursor at the start point over the live-mode camera view on the left

b. Hold down the left mouse button and drag the cursor to draw the rectangular target zone

c. Let the mouse button go

d. Adjust or move the created target area if necessary

2. Name the specified Gate. In this example, Gate No. 1 is labeled as "Gate1"

3. Set the Background Refresh Time (1s - 1800s). Same as Surveillance target zone (Area).

4. Configure Detection Size (10p - 100p). Same as Surveillance target zone (Area).

5. Configure Detection Sensitivity (10% - 97%). Same as Surveillance target zone (Area).

Configure Object Speed (20p - 300p). The Object Speed value determines the speed at which the object has to be moving in order to be counted by the Count option.

Object Speed:

When motion occurs on the screen, ELMO DVR analyzes consecutive frames, in which motion has occurred, and decides whether the occurred motion(s) represents one same object.

The only way this could be determined is by the speed with which the object moves across the screen. In the diagram on the left, two consecutive frames are analyzed. The distance that the object has traveled between two consecutive frames equals d.

In order to be counted as a single object, the distance that the object travels between 2 frames has to be smaller than the Object Speed parameter value. If the distance traveled exceeds the Object Speed, the motion

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will not be counted as an object. Since ELMO DVR analyzes digital images, the distance is measured in pixels (20 pixel

- 300 pixel).

If the Object Speed is set to 40 pixels, and the moving car has traveled 45 pixels on the screen in 2 consecutive frames, it will not be counted. The Object Speed has to be set based on experiment. The value will depend on the environment and customer needs.

Set the Activity Weight (1-10) The Activity Weight option is for adjusting the number of blocks that will set off the alarm. For example, if the Detection Size of one block is set to10 pixels, and the Activity Weight is set to 3, it will take at least 3 blocks (30 pixel) for the alarm to go off.

8. The Gate is represented with the green arrow pointing in one direction with the number in the middle. The number shows how many times the motion was detected in the specified direction. To reset the number, click Reset.

Click View Record to see when a motion was detected on a specified Gate. This data is exported to the database. Earlier data can be accessed through a calendar.

10.

Click Save to save the selected Gate configurations.

Note

Ensure there is NO MOTION occurring in the defined Gate when clicking Save, otherwise the Intelli-Guard™ function will not work properly for that Gate.

11.

To delete one defined target zone, select that Gate by clicking on it, hold down the left mouse button and drag the arrow off from the live view screen to remove it.

12.

To delete all defined target zones, click Reset

3.19.5.1. Suggestions for using Object Speed

To detect slow moving objects, the Object Speed has to be set to a lower value

To detect fast moving objects, the Object Speed has to be set to a larger value

3. If the Object Speed value is too low, Intelli-Guard will not count fast moving objects

4. If the Object Speed value is too high, two unconnected motions on the screen might be counted as a single object. This will cause the counter to increase continuously.

Related Topics: Control Setup | Communication Setup | Email Setup

3.20. Virtual Ruler

3.20.1. Overview

With this feature it is possible to approximate the height of a person once they are in the camera's view. During playback, the person's height can be estimated with regard to the virtual ruler. (In the example below, the ruler is 7' long with a division value of 1'.)

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3.20.2. Configuring Virtual Ruler

To set up the Virtual Ruler for a camera, do the following:

Select the Camera for which the ruler will be inserted.

Select the Color (Black or White) of the ruler and the Start/End point values that will be shown on the screen. Choose the color that will best contrast with the background.

In the Degree menu, enter the Start Point value of the ruler. This number will be shown at the ruler's beginning.

In the Degree menu, enter the End Point value of the ruler. This number will be shown at the ruler's end.

In the Degree menu, enter the Division value, which is the value of one ruler division. This number has to be smaller than the length of the ruler, or will be assigned the same value as the length of the ruler. The division value is the distance (in chosen units: feet, meters, etc.) between two dividers. To obtain the total number of ruler divisions, the length of the ruler is divided by the Division value.

6. The smaller the division value, the more divisions there will be on the ruler. The ELMO DVR Server will automatically adjust the division value if the length of the ruler can not be equally divided by the specified Division value.

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In the Unit section, select the desired unit of measurement: feet, inches, meters, etc.

8. Draw the Virtual Ruler in the live view screen.

To draw a Virtual Ruler, do the following:

1. Physically measure the height or the area covered in the camera view

2. Draw a mark(s) on that area to signify the start and end points of the ruler

3. Using the mouse, move the cursor to the live view screen in the Virtual Ruler Setup tab

4. Hold down the left mouse button, and drag it in a straight line

5. Adjust or move the ruler if necessary

To erase the ruler click Clear

Example,

In the following example the height of the person is exactly 72 inches. The ruler starts with 0 (ground) and ends with 72''. The unit of measurement is inches. The division value equals to 12 inches, thus dividing the virtual ruler into 6 equal parts.

Related Topics: Main Screen

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3.21. Intelli-Zone™

3.21.1. Overview

Intelli-Zone™ is another exclusive intelligent feature offered by ELMO USA CORP. Intelli-Zone™ is a feature that allows the camera to intelligently pan, tilt, or zoom to a specified preset. The ELMO DVR Server will automatically detect if that camera has P/T/Z features and adjust the pan-, tilt-, or zoom- settings where applicable. In comparison to Motion Tracking, Intelli-Zone™ does not provide real-time motion tracking. Instead, it offers a simulated motion tracking technology.

To set up Intelli-Zone for each camera, do the following:

Enable Intelli-Zone by checking the Enable Intelli-Zone checkbox.

2. Click the desired camera number that Intelli-Zone will be configured for. The selected camera will be displayed in the live view screen on the left.

Select the Start Position's preset. This is the position the camera will return to after the specified dwell time.

4. Configure up to 10 desired Presets in the P/T/Z Control menu. The presets previously configured in the P/T/Z mode can also be used

Set the Active Time to enable Intelli-Zone on the selected camera. Intelli-Zone will not work outside of the set Active Time. This value will be the same for all target areas on one given camera.

Adjust Sensitivity. This value will be the same for all target areas on one given camera.

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Set the Refresh time. Refreshing an image more often will decrease the cumulative image difference caused by normal occurrences, such as changing illumination across the period of a day and will reduce the number of false alarms. This value will be the same for all target areas on one given camera.

3.21.2. Setting up Intelli-Zone target areas

To Set up Intelli-Zone target areas, do the following:

1. Draw a target zone on the selected camera (up to 10 zones can be defined per camera):

a. Place the cursor over the start point on the live view screen

b. Hold the left mouse button down and drag to create a rectangular area

c. Let the mouse button go

d. Move/adjust the area if necessary

e. To delete target zone, click a target zone to select it, hold the left mouse button down and drag the target zone

off from the live view window.

To erase created areas, click Reset All Areas

2. Select the specific target area by clicking on it in the live view window.

Enter the Area Name for the created target zone in the Detection Zone menu.

Check the Display Area Name checkbox to display the Area Name on the main screen each time the motion is detected in that area.

Select the Go to Preset position. The camera will move to this position when motion is detected.

Set the Block Count number by clicking up and down with the arrows. The Block Count number determines the detection sensitivity of the target zone. One block is 10-pixels high and 10-pixels wide. The higher the block count number, the more significant a change must be in an image to set off the alarm. The Percent of Change number cannot be manually changed and depends directly on the block count number. Percent of Change expresses the Block Count as a percentage, as opposed to blocks.

Enter the Dwell Time. This defines the delay time before the camera returns to the Start Position.

Assign the Control Output that will be triggered by the motion detected in the target area. The control has to be available and activated in the Hardware Setup.

To associate a target area with another camera, do the following:

In Associated with Camera menu, choose the associated camera in the Camera field. This camera will assume the selected preset when motion is detected in the specific target area.

In Associated with Camera menu, in the Preset Number field, choose the Preset position that the associated camera will go to once motion is detected in the target area.

In the example above,

If a change of at least 5 blocks (5% of the total target area) occurs in the target area labeled “Door”, Camera 1 will go to Preset 02, Control 2 will be activated, and the camera labeled Front Door will move to Preset 01. After 40 seconds, the camera will return to the Preset 01.

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Related Topics: PTZ mode | Control Setup

3.22. Motion Tracking

3.22.1. Overview

Motion tracking is a real-time tracking technology offered by supported cameras. When a camera is configured for motion tracking, the camera moves to the location of the object detected in the target zone. In order to use motion tracking, you must first select a camera which supports motion tracking.

To set up motion tracking on a camera, do the following:

1. Select the desired camera.

2. On the video window, move the mouse to the start point. Hold down the left mouse button and drag the mouse to draw a rectangular 'box' (target zone).

In the Enable Camera section, select the camera from the Current Camera drop-down list .

4. Click the numbered button to enable the selected camera.

Note

You must have a camera that supports motion tracking before any cameras will be available.

Define the Start Position of the camera.

Set the PAN and TILT respectively.

Click Screen Value to get the current position of the camera.

Click Move Camera to move the camera to your new position.

Set the Return Start Position time in seconds for when to move the camera back to the original Start Position , after the camera stops tracking motion.

Define the Range.

Set the PAN to move left and right. The camera moves from the Start Position that you pre-set. The minimum value to the left and right is 40 degrees. The sum of value to the left and to the right cannot exceed 360 degrees. If the sum of both values exceeds 360 degrees, then the value will be adjusted automatically.

Click Screen Value to get the current camera position.

Click Enable to activate the panning range.

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Set the minimum angle of the TILT based on the value you placed in the Start Position .

Click Screen Value to get the current minimum value of the TILT .

Click Enable to let the camera move within the value of the angle.

Define On/Off Time

Set the time for which to activate the Motion Tracking function. The default value is 00:00 ~ 00:00. The camera works in PAN/TILT mode outside of the configured time.

Click Disable PTZ Mode : to disable PTZ mode from the motion tracking camera. If you don't select this option, both motion tracking and PTZ will be used.

Note

Using the PTZ controls will stop the motion tracking. This is the reason for Disable PTZ.

Define the Set Values

Adjust the PAN Angle to set the value when the selection box is not in correct range.

Adjust the Tilt Angle to set the value when the selection box is higher or lower than the position chosen.

Increase or decrease the Sensitivity of the camera movement. You will need to adjust this value properly depending on the location. Note that motion tracking may become sensitive to light, and may shift a little.

Enabling Camera Flip will allow a PAN/TILT camera to maintain an upright viewing position. For example, the image will not be inverted.

Related Topics: Motion Detection | Intelli-Guard™

3.23. VideoLogix™ Setup

3.23.1. Overview

VideoLogix™ is an intelligent human(vehicle) tracking/theft detection module developed exclusively by ELMO USA CORP. This module allows:

1. Detecting Human Presence

2. Detecting a Vehicle

3. Detecting Missing Object

4. Analyzing Human/Vehicle behaviour

5. Initializing pre-selected response depending on the nature of the behaviour

To use VideoLogix™ module, your system must meet the following requirements:

For 1 channel of VideoLogix™:

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CPU: Pentium 4, 2.4 GHz or above

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RAM: 512 MB

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OS: Windows XP Pro

For 4 channels of VideoLogix™:

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CPU: Pentium 4, 3 GHz or above

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RAM: 1GB

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OS: Windows XP Pro

New systems come with 1 free channel of VideoLogix™. It is possible to upgrade to the total of up to 4 VideoLogix™ channels. Please note that it will also require necessary hardware upgrades in order to meet the minimum hardware requirements. After the purchase of additional VideoLogix™ channels, call technical support to obtain your License Key. To add the additional VideoLogix channel(s), click Update License in the VideoLogix™ Setup and enter the new License Key.

The VideoLogix™ tracking module is a versatile device that allows for seven different types of human/object detection and tracking: Area, CrossWire™, Idle, Missing, Stop, Direction, Passthrough Counter™.

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3.23.2. Configuring VideoLogix™

Note

Configure each VideoLogix™ channel separately.

To configure the camera settings, do the following:

1. Click the desired camera number. The selected camera will be displayed in the live view screen on the left.

Check the Enable VideoLogix checkbox to enable the VideoLogix™ module for the selected camera. In the example above, VideoLogix™ is configured for Camera 1.

Note

The maximum frame-per-second rate on the cameras configured for VideoLogix™ is 13 fps.

Set the Hue, Brightness and Contrast for the selected camera as desired.

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

Click Color/Monochrome to choose between color and monochrome recording. Color recording provides realistic video images. Monochrome is best suited for low light conditions, such as nighttime recording.

Choose the Control Out in the drop-down menu for the selected VideoLogix™ channel. When the alarm is triggered on the selected VideoLogix™ channel, the configured control will be activated. In the example above, Control 1 will turn on when the VideoLogix™ alarm is triggered.

Set Object Min Size. This pixel value is the minimum size that the human form has to represent on the liveview screen in order to be detected by VideoLogix™. By default, this value is set to the absolute minimum value of 10 pixels. Any objects smaller than the selected object minimum size will not be recognized.

If necessary, configure the environment for the selected camera. Check Overhead Camera checkbox if the selected camera is facing downwards. Check Crowded checkbox if the selected camera is mounted in a crowded location. Please note that only one checkbox can be selected.

Note

The environment limitations, such as restricted camera view due to the mounting location or the crowded site will restrain VideoLogix™ functionality. I.e. If Overhead Camera is checked, only Missing and Passthrough Counter alarm options will be available. If Crowded is checked, only Direction alarm option will be available.

Check the Hide Detection Box checkbox in order to hide the detection box on the main screen.

After configuring the common channel settings, choose and configure the desired type of human/object detection.

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3.23.3. Configuring Object/Alarm type

To configure the Object/Alarm type, do the following:

Choose the Object Type between Human, Vehicle or All Objects.

Note

Human and Vehicle object types can be combined

Choose the Alarm type from seven possible choices:

Area (not available when Overhead Camera or Crowded options are checked)

CrossWire (not available when Overhead Camera or Crowded options are checked)

Idle (not available when Overhead Camera or Crowded options are checked)

Missing (available only for All Objects object type. Not available when Crowded option is checked)

Stop (not available when All Objects object type is selected. Not available when Overhead Camera or Crowded options are checked)

Direction (not available when Overhead Camera option is checked)

Passthrough Counter (not available when Crowded option is checked)

3.23.3.1. Configuring Area alarm

The Area alarm detects the human / vehicle / object presence in the defined area and initiates an alarm.

Please note that the Area alarm option will not be available for the overhead-mounted cameras and in the crowded locations.

Note

Due to the background registration technique the persons, who remain in the same position, without moving, for an extended period of time will not be detected.

To configure Area alarm, do the following:

Choose Area in the Alarm menu.

2. Choose rectangular or polygon drawing tool

3. Draw the detection zone in the live view screen. A total of three Area alarm detection zones can be drawn – rectangular, polygon or both.

For rectangular area: Click on the live view screen to define the area starting point, hold down the left mouse button and drag to draw a rectangular area.

For polygon area: Click on the live view screen to define each vertex of the polygon. Click on the first point defined to complete the polygon.

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c. To adjust the detection zone position on the screen, click on the desired detection zone, hold the left mouse button

down and drag the selected zone to the desired position.

Click Undo to delete the last detection zone

Click Clear to delete all detection zones for the selected camera

Name the detection zone in the Area field if required. Enter the desired name in the text field under the live view window.

Set the Active Time for each detection zone. In the example below, the Area alarm is active from 8 AM to 5 PM.

Note

Active Time must be configured. Unless the Active Time is set, object detection will not occur in the selected area.

Configure the Alarm Output Setting for the selected detection zone

Check the Send Email checkbox to send an emergency Email every time that the alarm is triggered in this detection zone. The email address is must be configured in the Email Setup tab.

Check the Audio Dial Out checkbox to make an emergency phone call every time that the alarm is triggered in the Area. Emergency phone numbers must be configured in the Communication Setup tab.

Note

If the Audio Dial Out checkbox is enabled, the chosen *.wav file will be played as a message for the emergency phone call.

Select the Sound Wave File for the audio alarm

Click the Browse button and locate the *.wav sound file that will play every time that the alarm is triggered

ii.

Click Open

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Set the Duration of Sound (1 – 100 sec) to determine how long the *.wav file will play

Configure the Area Alarm Setting for the selected detection zone by selecting one of the following conditions:

In the Condition drop-down menu, choose any to trigger an alarm every time human/vehicle/object presence is detected in the defined area.

In the Condition drop-down menu, choose “=” (equal to) in the drop-down menu and enter the desired number of persons/vehicles/objects. This way the alarm will be triggered only if the specified number of persons/vehicles/objects is met in the defined area.

In the Condition drop-down menu, choose “>=” (greater or equal to) in the drop-down menu and enter the desired number of persons/vehicles/objects. This way the alarm will be triggered only if the specified number of persons/vehicles/objects is met or exceeded in the defined area.

3.23.3.2. Configuring CrossWire alarm

The CrossWire alarm detects any human/vehicle/object that is crosses the specified boundaries in a predetermined direction and initiates an alarm.

Please note that the CrossWire alarm option will not be available for the overhead-mounted cameras and in the crowded locations.

Note

Due to the background registration technique the persons, who remain in the same position, without moving, for an extended period of time will not be detected.

To configure CrossWire alarm, do the following:

Choose CrossWire in the Alarm menu

2. Choose the CrossWire drawing tool

3. Draw the detection zone in the live-view window. A total of three CrossWire detection alarm zones can be drawn.

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Click on the live view screen to define the starting point

b. Hold down the left mouse button and drag the cursor to set the end point. The arrow in the middle should point

in the desired location.

c. To adjust the detection zone position on the screen, click on the desired detection zone, hold the left mouse button

down and drag the selected zone to the desired position.

d. To adjust the detection zone, click on start/end point, hold down the left mouse button and drag in desired location

to expand/shrink or change the direction of the CrossWire detection zone

Click Undo to delete the last detection zone

Click Clear to delete all detection zones for the selected camera

Name the detection zone in the Area field if desired

Repeat steps 4-6 of the Area alarm setup

3.23.3.3. Configuring Idle alarm

The Idle alarm detects a human/vehicle/object and initiates an alarm if the detected object remains in the defined area for a period of time longer than that defined by user.

Please note that the Idle alarm option will not be available for the overhead-mounted cameras and in the crowded locations.

To configure Idle alarm, do the following:

Choose Idle in the Alarm menu

Repeat steps 2-6 of the Area alarm setup

Configure the Idle Alarm Setting for the selected detection zone. Set the Period of Time, in hours, minutes and seconds that an object is allowed to remain in the defined area. Once the person/vehicle/object stay has exceeded the allowed period of time, the alarm will be triggered.

In the example below, the alarm will be triggered if the person remains in the defined area for 2 or more minutes.

3.23.3.4. Configuring Missing alarm

The Missing alarm tracks any selected object and initiates an alarm if the object has been removed/moved from its original position.

Please note that the Missing alarm option will not be available in the crowded locations.

To configure Missing alarm, do the following:

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Note

All Objects must be chosen in the Object Type menu in order to activate Missing alarm type.

Choose Missing in the Alarm menu

Repeat steps 2-6 of the Area alarm setup

Configure the Missing Alarm Setting for the selected detection zone. Set the Area Change Percent (0% - 100%). The higher the number, the more profound the change in the defined area has to be in order to set off the alarm. To detect the item being moved slightly from its original position, the Area Change Percent number should be set to a lower value.

3.23.3.5. Configuring Stop alarm

The Stop alarm detects a human/vehicle and initiates an alarm if the detected human/vehicle stops in the defined area for a period of time longer than that defined by user.

Please note that the Stop alarm option will not be available for the overhead-mounted cameras and in the crowded locations.

Note

Human or Vehicle must be chosen in the Object Type menu in order to activate Missing alarm type. Stop alarm will not work with All Objects object type.

To configure Stop alarm, do the following:

Choose Stop in the Alarm menu

Repeat steps 2-6 of the Area alarm setup

Configure the Stop Alarm Setting for the selected detection zone. Set the Period of Time, in hours, minutes and seconds that a human/vehicle is allowed to stop for in the defined area. Once the person/vehicle stops in the defined area for the period of time longer than defined by user, the alarm will be triggered.

In the example below, the alarm will be triggered if the human/vehicle stops in the defined area for 15 or more seconds.

3.23.3.6. Configuring Direction alarm

The Direction Alarm detects any human/vehicle/object that moves in a predetermined direction and initiates an alarm.

Please note that the Direction alarm option will not be available for the overhead-mounted cameras.

Note

Due to the background registration technique the persons, who remain in the same position, without moving, for an extended period of time will not be detected.

To configure Direction alarm, do the following:

Choose Direction in the Alarm menu

2. Choose the Direction drawing tool

3. Draw the detection zone in the live-view window

a. Left-click on the live view screen to define the starting point

b. Hold down the left mouse button and drag the cursor to set the end point. The arrow should point in the desired

direction.

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c. To adjust the detection zone position on the screen, hold the left mouse button down and drag the selected zone

to the desired position.

d. To adjust the detection zone, click on start/end point, hold down the left mouse button and drag in the desired

direction to expand/shrink or change the direction of the CrossWire detection zone

Click Undo to delete the last detection zone

Click Clear to delete all detection zones for the selected camera

Name the detection zone in the Direction field if desired

Repeat steps 2-6 of the Area alarm setup

3.23.3.7. Configuring Passthrough Counter alarm

The Passthrough Counter alarm detects any human/vehicle/object that is moving in a defined direction, counts this motion and stores it in the Access database.

Please note that the Passthrough Counter alarm option will not be available in the crowded locations.

Note

Due to the background registration technique the persons, who remain in the same position, without moving, for an extended period of time will not be detected.

To configure Passthrough Counter alarm, do the following:

Choose Passthrough Counter in the Counting menu.

Repeat steps 2-3 of the Direction alarm setup.

Repeat step 4 of the Area alarm setup.

3.23.4. VideoLogix on the Main Screen

The Main Screen displays all configured VideoLogix™ detection zones along with the assigned names. Once the alarm is triggered in one of the specified zones, in one of the specified zones, the Alarm icon is displayed on the screen.

3.24. Snapshot Setup

3.24.1. Overview

Snapshot setup allows the user to configure the default location and the default file name for the image snapshots.

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When the Snapshot button is clicked on the main screen, the ELMO DVR will take the snapshots from the configured cameras and save them to the destination specified in this setup page. The embedded text and the file name template are also configured in the Snapshot setup page.

3.24.2. Configuring Snapshot Setup

To configure the Snapshot setup, do the following:

Check the Enable checkbox for all cameras that will be used with the Snapshot feature. Check the All Cameras checkbox to enable all cameras. When the Snapshot button is clicked on the main screen, the snapshots from enabled cameras will be taken. If no cameras are enabled in the Snapshot Setup, the Snapshot button on the main screen will not work.

Set the File Name Extension to File Name, Suffix, or Prefix. This feature allows customizing the snapshot name for easy classification.

File Name extension:

The text entered in the File Name field will be used in the snapshot file name. In the example below, the snapshot name for Camera 1 will start with "Front Door" and end with "01", where 01 is the camera number.

Suffix extension:

When the Snapshot button on the main screen is clicked, the Snapshot window is displayed.

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Enter the file name and click OK. In this example, the file name is "Yesterday". The text entered in the Suffix field will be added in the end of the file name. In the example below, the snapshot name for Camera 1 will start with "YesterdayFront Door" and end with "01", where 01 is the camera number.

Prefix extension:

When the Snapshot button on the main screen is clicked, the Snapshot window is displayed.

Enter the file name and click OK. In this example, the file name is "Yesterday". The text entered in the Prefix field will be inserted in the beginning of the file name. In the example below, the snapshot name for Camera 1 will start with "Front DoorYesterday" and end with "01", where 01 is the camera number.

In the Preset Setting menu, select the desired Presets for the PTZ cameras. When the Snapshot button on the main screen is clicked, the PTZ camera adjusts to each selected preset and takes a snapshot. In the example below, three snapshots are saved when the Snapshot button is clicked. The camera and preset numbers become the part of the snapshot name.

Check the Overwrite old image(s) checkbox to replace old snapshots with the new ones every time the Snapshot button is clicked. Uncheck to create a new copy of a snapshot every time the Snapshot button is clicked.

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When checked, no time stamp is used in the file name. (E.g. "Front Door__01.jpg"). The snapshot from the selected camera is replaced every time the Snapshot button is clicked.

When unchecked, the time stamp is added to the file name. The template for the time stamp is the following: YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS (E.g. "Front Door_20060104_165235_01.jpg"). Every time the Snapshot button is clicked, the snapshot copy is created in the selected folder.

In the example below, three snapshots have been taken with the Overwrite old image(s) feature on. The File Name Extension was set to File Name, then to Suffix and, finally, to Prefix.

Check the Embed text to image(s) checkbox to use the embedded text with the snapshots. The embedded text can be customized for each individual camera. The embedded text will be positioned in the bottom left corner of the snapshot. The date and time are automatically embedded in the top right corner of the snapshot.

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

7. Configure the settings for the selected camera.

Click Select Folder and set the snapshot destination folder for the selected camera. A different destination folder can be configured for each individual camera. Only local and remote folders can be used. The same folder will be used by the Snapshot feature in the Search window. To save the snapshots onto the DVD-R/CD-R/DVDR, please use the Snapshot backup in the Search window.

Note

Please avoid using the D:\ drive.

Enter the embedded text for the selected camera in the Embed Text field. This text can be customized for each individual camera.

Click Default to set the destination folder to default (C:\ELMO_Server\TemporarySnapshotImages) and to disable the snapshot feature for all cameras.

Related Topics: PTZ mode | Snapshot Backup

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4. Search on ELMO DVR Server

Search is one of ELMO DVR Server's most used features. ELMO DVR technology provides an instantaneous search by time/date/camera and smart search - an exclusive feature not offered by VCR technology. The effective and easy search capabilities make DVR technology much more efficient as it eliminates hours of video screening - a task which is not uncommon with conventional VCR technology.

To browse through the recorded video, click Search on the main screen.

The Search window will appear.

The main areas of the Search window are:

1. Display window

2. Time panel

3. Camera Selection buttons

4. Timeline

5. Playback Control panel

6. Tools panel

7. Advanced settings

• a) Advanced search panel

• b) Image settings panel

• c) PAC panel

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4.1. Time Panel

Current Date and Time

Current Date and Time is obtained from the Windows Date/Time Properties. In this example: system time is November 02, 2006, 15:08:37 PM

Calendar

Browse through the years and months by scrolling the arrows up and down.

Days highlighted in red are days for which there is recorded data.

A day highlighted in white indicates a day selected for a search.

A day highlighted in yellow indicates the current day of recording.

The red box highlights the day that the cursor is pointed to.

In this example: There is recorded video data on January 3rd, 2006. Video recording for January 4th is currently displayed in the timeline bar. The current day of the video recording is January 6th 2006, and the cursor is pointed at January 5th.

Clock

Browse through the 24-hour clock by scrolling the arrows up and down. Adjusting the time in this menu will move the time line marker on the timeline bar.

In this example: the time line marker in the timeline bar is set to 3:08 PM

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4.1.1. Timeline Bar

The timeline provides a visual representation of the recorded video data. The recorded data is represented by multi-colored bars. The color of the bar indicates the type of the video recording (motion, sensor, pre-alarm or continuous).

The timeline bar permits navigation through recordings made with different cameras, and to browse through a 24-hour clock.

The main areas of the Timeline bar are:

1. 24-hour timeline

2. Camera scroll bar

3. Camera activation buttons

4. Video recording bars

5. Video recording area

6. Timeline marker

4.1.2. 24-hour Timeline

This timeline represents a single day chosen in the Calendar. It can be expanded to simplify a search. Click on the 24-hour time line once to expand it once, click twice to expand it twice. When expanded, the Timeline bar has both vertical and horizontal scroll bars. The vertical is used to browse through all available Camera Activation buttons, the horizontal scroll bar is added to browse through the expanded 24-hour timeline.

Timeline (zoom x1)

Timeline (zoom x2)

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4.1.3. Camera Activation Buttons

Camera Activation buttons allow for a choice of specific cameras for each search. These buttons display camera custom labels as configured in the Hardware Setup. To select a camera for a search, click the Camera Activation button. The selected camera will be highlighted in blue.

4.1.4. Camera Scroll Bar

Scroll up and down to see all the available Camera Activation buttons cameras

4.1.5. Timeline Marker

The vertical blue line is the Timeline marker that indicates the playback start time. In the example above, the Timeline marker is set to 11AM.

4.1.6. Video Recording Bars and Types of Recording

Multicolored bars in the white video recording area represent different types of recording.

• the pink bar indicates Continuous Recording

• the blue bar indicates Motion Recording

• the green bar indicates Pre-alarm Recording

• the orange bar indicates Object / Sensor Recording

The timeline below indicates that the Camera 1 (Front Door) has recorded continuously from 5 AM to 11:30 AM. Camera 2 (Parking) has recorded based on motion detection from 5:30 PM to 10:40 PM. Camera 3 (Back Door) has recorded based on Prealarm from 10 AM to 3:50 PM. Camera 4 (Warehouse) has recorded based on object detection / sensor activity from 12:30 AM to 6:50 AM.

4.1.7. Playback Control Panel

Playback buttons are located on the bottom right corner of the Search Window.

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Skip to the beginning of the recorded data

View previous frame

Reverse playback

Stop

Play

View next frame

Skip to the end of the recorded data

Real time - video is played back with the natural speed

Snapshot - takes the snapshot(s) during the video playback

Skip – the playback will skip several frames at a time. The higher the Skip value, the more frames will be skipped during the playback

Delay – will slow down the playback. The higher the Delay value, the slower the video recording will be played.

4.2. Tools Panel

The Tools panel contains the following function buttons:

Screen Division. Click the Screen Division button to switch between 4, 9, and 16 screen divisions.

Depending on the amount of chosen cameras, the Search window will display the appropriate screen division to accommodate all chosen camera inputs. (e.g. if 5 cameras are chosen, a 9-camera screen division will be displayed)

Panorama. Click the Panorama button to view the video segment frame-by-frame in the multiple screen division

Expand. Click the desired camera on the display screen during the playback and click the Expand button to enlarge the image to fit the display window

Zoom In / Zoom Out / Drag. Click the Zoom button to switch between the Zoom In, Zoom Out and Drag functions. The user can zoom in or out of a still image or video during playback and drag the enlarged image on the display screen.

Refresh. Click the Refresh button to refresh the timeline to display the recently recorded video.

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Print. Click the Print button to print the still image on the connected printer.

Audio Setup. Click the Audio Setup button to mute/adjust the audio volume

Backup. Click the Backup button to save the video/still image on the local or remote media.

Bookmark. Click the Bookmark button to save the exact time of the video recording, so that it can be

quickly located on the timeline later.

Full Screen. Click the Full Screen button to display a single camera, selected screen division or still image in the full screen mode with no Graphic User Interface (GUI)

4.3. Video Recording Playback

To playback the video recording in the Search mode, do the following:

In the Time panel, choose the date from the Calendar window

Set the time of the recording in the Time panel Clock window

Set the time of the recording by clicking inside of the timeline bar to set the timeline marker (the vertical blue line) to the start of the video recording to be played back.

Choose one or more cameras in the Timeline bar by clicking on the appropriate camera activation buttons. If no cameras are chosen for the search, the following warning window will appear:

Note

Depending on the number of selected cameras, the video recording will be displayed in a 4, 9 or 16-camera screen division.

Adjust the Skip and Delay parameters on the Playback Control panel. The higher the Skip value, the more frames will be skipped during the playback. Increase the Delay value to slow down the playback.

5. To start the playback, click the Play button

6. To view a single camera in a 1-camera division screen: stop the playback , click the desired camera, resume

playback

7. To go back to the multiple-cameras screen division: stop the playback , click on the display screen, and resume

playback

4.4. Snapshot Function

The Snapshot function allows taking snapshots on a single or multiple cameras during the video playback. This new and improved feature allows taking instantaneous snapshots without pausing the video. The snapshots taken with this feature are automatically stored to the configured folder on a local or remote drive. To save the snapshots onto the CD-R/DVDR/DVD-R, please use the Snapshot Backup feature.

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Note

Please configure the default destination folder in the Snapshot Setup.

To use the Snapshot function, do the following:

1. Select camera(s) for playback

Set the start time in the Clock window or by clicking directly on the timeline

3. To start the playback, click the Play button

4. During the playback, click on the Snapshot button at the exact instance that needs to be saved.

The snapshots will be saved in the default destination folder. The snapshot name will start with "SSI" and will include the time stamp and the camera number. E.g. "SSI_20060104_094105_01.jpg"

The changes done to the video (zoom, sharpness, contrast, etc.) will NOT be reflected by the snapshot.

Note

Please configure the snapshot format (JPEG / BMP) in Server Information setup

Related Topics: Server Information | Snapshot Setup | Snapshot Backup

4.5. Panorama Function

The panorama function can be used to view the video recording frame-by-frame in the selected screen division. This can be done to see the motion progression, count the number of frames in a second, etc.

To use the Panorama function, do the following:

1. Select a camera

Set the start time in the Clock window or by clicking directly on the timeline

3. Click the Panorama button on the Tools panel

4. Select the desired screen division: 4, 9 or 16. (the number of frames to view on the display screen at one time)

Adjust the Skip/Delay parameters in the Playback Control panel. Start playback by clicking the Play button

Click the Next Frame button to display each consequent frame in the next screen division

In the example below, Camera #1 is displayed on nine screens in the 9-screen division Panorama mode. The Screen division shows 9 consequent frames starting at 10:34:08 (frame#1) and ending at 10:34:08 (frame#9) on June 14, 2006.

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4.6. Image Zoom In/Zoom Out

Note

The instructions below apply to video recordings in the playback mode and paused still images.

To zoom in/zoom out/drag enlarged image, do the following:

1. Select the camera

Set the start time in the Clock window or by clicking directly on the timeline

3. Start playback

4. Click the desired camera to display it separately in the display window. For the still image, go to the step 5. To zoom into the video during the playback, go to the step 6.

5. Stop the video recording by clicking the Stop button in the Playback Control panel

6. On the Tools panel select the plus sign to zoom in or minus sign to zoom out

To switch between zoom in/zoom out and drag buttons, click the Zoom button on the Tools panel.

7. Right-click on the video recording/still image to zoom in/out until the desired result is achieved. The video recording/image can be zoomed in digitally up to 17 times. Digital zoom refers to the pixelation of an image. This is not the same as optical zoom, which uses lens capacity to zoom in on a picture. Digital zoom changes the size of the image without affecting its resolution.

8. To drag the enlarged image, choose the Drag button on the Tools panel, click on the image, hold down the

left mouse button and drag the image

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4.7. Using Bookmark

Note

The existing bookmarks only exist as long as the corresponding video recordings exist on the hard drive. Once the video recording is overwritten, the bookmark no longer works.

Much like regular paper bookmarks, bookmarks in the Server Search mode are used to mark specific instances in the video recording for quick access at a later time. The Bookmark function saves the date and start time of specific video instances in a single database, to simplify the search process later on.

To use the bookmark, do the following:

Select the date of the recording in the Calendar window

Set the start time in the Clock window or by clicking directly on the timeline

3. Click the Bookmark button on the Tools panel

Click Add. The set time and date will be automatically added the bookmark database.

5. Enter the Bookmark description. E.g. below: Meeting, Closing Time, etc. Use the regular keyboard or the virtual keyboard provided by the ELMO DVR Server.

To locate the bookmark on the time line, click Go To. The Time line marker will jump to the specified time on the Timeline Bar.

7. To delete a bookmark, click on the bookmark in the list and click Delete

To delete all bookmarks, click Delete All

To close the Bookmark window, click OK

4.8. Advanced Search Panel

The Advanced Search panel allows Index and Object searching of the recorded video data.

Index Search

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Index Search

Hide/Show Index Search panel

Object Search

Start Object Search

Hide/Show Object Search Output

Hide/Show Grid

Hide/Show Mesh

4.8.1. Index Search Panel

Click the Hide/Show Index Search panel button to bring up the Search Option panel.

The Index Search panel allows the users to distinguish between the different types of recording and gives quick access to the specific frames where detected motion, triggered sensors, or pre-alarm recording took place.

The camera/sensor numbers that have recorded video data will be highlighted in yellow. The cameras/sensors with no recorded video data are grayed out. To select the recordings made with a camera/sensor to be displayed on the timeline bar, select the appropriate number on the Index Search panel. The selected camera/sensor buttons are colored blue.

The following information is known from the example below:

1. Camera 1 has recorded video data

2. Video data was recorded based on Pre-alarm, Motion and Sensors 2-4

Example 1,

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In the example above,

The sensor video recording made with Sensors 2-4 is currently selected for display.

The following is know from this example:

1. Camera 1 was recording based on sensor activity from 1:08 PM to 1:28 PM and from 1:31 PM to 1:35 PM

Note: the following conditions had to be met for this sensor recording to occur:

1. Sensors 2-4 are activated in the Sensor Setup

2. Camera 1 is associated with Sensors 2-4

Recording schedule for Camera 1 is either O:S, M:S, O:S:P, or M:S:P

Example 2,

In the example above,

All types of video recording are currently selected for display.

The following is known from this example:

Camera 1 was recording continuously until 12:37 PM. Schedule Setup setting: C

Camera 1 was recording based on Motion from 12:38 PM to 12:55 PM. Schedule Setup setting: M

Camera 1 was recording based on Pre-alarm from 12:56 PM to 1:07 PM. Schedule Setup setting: M:P, O:S:P or

M:S:P

4. Camera 1 was recording based on Sensor from 1:08 PM to 1:28 PM and from 1:31 PM to 1:35 PM. Schedule Setup setting: O:S

4.8.2. Index Search

Note

This feature is NOT available on ELMO DVR Remote.

Index Search allows for searching a recorded video according to recording type: motion or sensor. As opposed to the Index Search Panel, this function does not recognize Pre-alarm recording.

After clicking the Index Search button, the following panels will appear in the Search screen:

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