Elmo Pro v.1.403.16 User Manual
ELMO-PRO v.1.403.16 - User Manual
ELMO-PRO v.1.403.16 - User Manual
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Table of Contents
1. ELMO-PRO Server . .. .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . 1
1.1. Introduction ..... . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ..... 2
1.1.1. Welcome ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ...... 2
1.1.2. Limited Warranty ...... . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. . 2
1.1.3. General ..... . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ...... 2
1.1.4. Precautions ...... . .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . .... 3
1.1.5. Unpacking ... . ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. .... 3
1.1.6. Setting up ELMO-PRO . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ..... 4
1.1.7. DVR Back View . . ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. 5
1.1.8. Key Features .... . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . 5
1.2. Starting ELMO-PRO Server ....... . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. . 7
1.2.1. Logging In/Out .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. 7
1.2.2. ELMO-PRO Main Screen Features ....... . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ... 8
1.2.3. Screen Divisions ........ . ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . .. 10
1.2.4. Menu Bar ....... . ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ....... 11
1.2.5. Real-time Display vs Mux Display . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ... 14
1.2.6. PTZ mode . . ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. . 21
1.3. Configuring ELMO-PRO Server ..... . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ...... 28
1.3.1. Hardware Setup - Channel Settings ....... . .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . . 28
1.3.2. Hardware Setup - Control Settings ..... . .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . . 30
1.3.3. Hardware Setup - Sensor Settings . . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . 31
1.3.4. Hardware Setup - External Monitor Setup . .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . .... 32
1.3.5. Motion Setup ..... . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ... 33
1.3.6. User Management Setup .. . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. .... 37
1.3.7. Schedule Setup ..... . ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ...... 43
1.3.8. Server Info Setup ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ....... 48
1.3.9. Video Setup ...... . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ...... 51
1.3.10. System Setup ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ... 53
1.3.11. Storage Setup ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. 62
1.3.12. E-Map Setup ..... . .. ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. . 64
1.3.13. Log Records .... . ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ...... 67
1.3.14. Intelli-Guard™ Setup ....... . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ 70
1.3.15. Communication Setup . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . 74
1.3.16. Text Overlay Setup . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ..... 76
1.3.17. Intelli-Zone™ Setup ... . ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. .. 78
1.3.18. IP Camera ... . ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. . 80
1.3.19. VideoLogix™ ....... . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ... 89
1.3.20. Recording/Display .. . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. 96
1.3.21. Virtual Ruler .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ 97
1.3.22. E-Mail Setup ....... . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ... 99
1.4. Search and Playback on ELMO-PRO Server . ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ 103
1.4.1. Video Search and Playback in Live Mode . . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . . 103
1.4.2. Video Search and Playback in Search Mode .. . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . . 105
1.4.3. Video Playback in Search Mode . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. 110
1.4.4. Video Playback from Advanced Data Manager ..... . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . .. 111
1.4.5. Using Bookmark .... . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. 111
1.4.6. Panorama function ... . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. 113
1.4.7. Image Zoom In/Zoom Out ...... . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . .... 114
1.4.8. Advanced Search Panel ... . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ... 114
1.4.9. Image Settings Panel .... . .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ....... 122
1.5. Backup on ELMO-PRO Server ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ..... 124
1.5.1. Quick CD Backup in Live Mode . . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . .. 124
1.5.2. Quick CD Backup in Search Mode .. . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. 125
1.5.3. Backup Window .. . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . .. 126
1.5.4. Snapshot Backup .. . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. . 131
1.5.5. Scheduled Backup .. . .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . .. 133
2. ELMO-PRO Remote .... . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . . 136
2.1. ELMO-PRO Remote Setup ... . .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ... 137
2.2. Creating a New Connection .... . ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. .. 138
2.3. Editing an Existing Remote Site Connection ..... . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . .... 140
2.4. Deleting a Remote Site .... . ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ 141
2.5. Managing Sites ....... . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . . 142
2.5.1. Connecting to a Remote Site .... . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ 142
2.5.2. Activating Connected Servers .. . .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. 142
2.5.3. Disconnecting from a Remote Site ...... . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ... 142
2.6. ELMO-PRO Server Setup (via Remote) .... . .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . . 143
2.6.1. Remote Info Setup .. . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. .... 143
2.7. Viewing Video Channels via Remote ....... . .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. . 145
2.8. Search on ELMO-PRO Remote .... . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ 146
2.8.1. Search on the Connected Site .. . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . . 146
2.8.2. Search Offline . ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. 148
3. Appendix ..... . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ..... 149
3.1. ELMO-PRO Player .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . . ........ . .. ..... 150
3.2. Watermark Tool ...... . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. .. ........ . .. ........ . . ........ . .. ........ . . ........ 151
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ELMO-PRO v.1.403.16 - User Manual
ELMO-PRO Server
1
Topics Covered
• Introduction
• Starting ELMO-PRO Server
• Configuring ELMO-PRO Server
• Search and Playback on ELMO-PRO Server
• Backup on ELMO-PRO Server
1.1. Introduction
1.1.1. Welcome
Thank you for purchasing our ELMO-PRO 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.
1.1.2. 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, for a period (or the equivalent) of one
(1) year after the original purchase date. During this period, ELMO USA CORP. will replace parts at no charge.
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: 1-800-947-3566
To obtain service, please follow these steps:
1.
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.
Warning
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!
1.1.3. 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: TUV certified
for Europe, and cULus certified for the USA and Canada.
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IntroductionChapter 1. ELMO-PRO Server
1.1.4. Precautions
Warning
This system is running in Embedded Windows OS. Due to the limited flash disk
space, installing any additional software on
this system is strictly forbidden. Should the
additional software be installed on this system, all warranties will be voided.
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)
1.1.5. Unpacking
To unpack the 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
4. Read the User Manual thoroughly before installing the system
5. Make sure all the parts listed below have been included:
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1.1.6. Setting up ELMO-PRO
Before powering up the ELMO-PRO, make sure that the switch in the rear of the DVR is set to 110/115V in North
America, 210/220V in other countries.
Warning
An uninterruptible power supply MUST be
used; otherwise all warranties will be
voided.
• Ground yourself
• Plug in the mouse and keyboard
• Plug in the VGA cable
• Plug in all the BNC connectors
• Plug in the power cable into the UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply)
• Power up the system
Step 1: Plug the mouse and keyboard into the appropriate ports. The Mouse into the USB
port. The Keyboard port is color-coded Purple.
Step 2: Plug the monitor cable into the SVGA connector on the motherboard
Step 3: After grounding yourself, begin connecting your BNC video cables to the Server's
BNC ports. Make sure they are secure and locked into position. Once completed, make sure that
the dip switches are in the upward position. This is required in order to terminate the video signals.
The dip switch terminal is located below the video in/output.
Step 4: Connect the power cable to the power supply on your DVR.
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Step 5: VERY IMPORTANT! CONNECT THE POWER CABLE TO
A UPS (UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY). PLEASE NOTE: AN
UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY (MIN. 500VA) MUST ALWAYS BE USED; OTHERWISE ALL WARRANTIES WILL BE
VOIDED.
Step 6: The system will power on automatically by default. If this does not happen, then
press and hold the power switch for 2 seconds. The power switch is located at the front of the
DVR (pin hole switch). The system will then power up.
1.1.7. DVR Back View
The following diagram displays the back of the DVR.
1.1.8. Key Features
The following is a list of all new features that can be found in ELMO-Pro Server Version. For a more detailed explanation
of features and functionality, refer to the appropriate section in the manual.
1. A channel oriented system design (as opposed to camera system design)
2. Supports three different views: Simple, Advanced and Tree View
3. Supports a total of up to 20 channels, 16 Analog and 4 IP Cameras (true IP cameras or via IP module). The number
of IP cameras is SPK key dependent.
4. Annexxus IP modules 101M, 104, and 204 are supported
5. Supports a maximum of 240 fps recording (SPK dependent)
6. In Live mode, Mux Display, the user can search recorded data while viewing live mode channels
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7. In Live mode, Real-time Display, the video will be displayed with the real frame rate regardless of the configuration
in the Recording/Display setup tab
8. Supports the following resolutions: 720x480, 720x240 and 360x240
9. Supports Individual Search of recorded data. This allows the user to select a different time for each channel to playback.
10. The menu bar allows for easier software navigation
11. ELMO Encrypted video player is included with video backup
12. Up to 8 Channels of audio supported, on-board audio is also supported
1.1.8.1. Channel oriented system
A Typical DVR system has a camera-oriented system design, where one camera is represented by a hard-coded data path
and every event that happens in the system is associated with the ID of that individual camera.
ELMO-PRO has the advantage of using the concept of channels. In a channel-oriented system design, a channel is represented by a virtual data path, which in turn can be associated with any number of any data sources and/or events
(video/audio inputs, sensors, controls, PTZ, Text Overlay, and Motion Detection). This approach allows for very flexible
configuration. For example, two channels can record the same analog video input based on different user settings. As a
result of this approach, ELMO-PRO users can duplicate the same video input on several channels when necessary.
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1.2. Starting ELMO-PRO Server
The ELMO-PRO Server is an intelligent and innovative software application that offers the user a variety of controls and
settings that make one's experience with ELMO DVR effortless and efficient.
Usually the ELMO-PRO Server starts automatically. If it does not, double-click the ELMO Pro Server icon on the
Desktop.
Caution
The ELMO-PRO Server only can be started
if the screen resolution is 1024x768 pixels
and the Color quality is 32bits.
Warning
Note that if the time zone is changed in the
Windows OS, old video data on ELMO-PRO
Server will be formatted.
1.2.1. Logging In/Out
After installation, DVR automatically creates an administrative account (elmo). It is recommended to change password
for the administrative account or to create other user accounts. Each user account can be configured in such a way that
only desired cameras and combination of software features are available to the user.
See User Management section for more information.
If the username and/or password are lost, contact the local dealer for information on how to reset them.
To log into the ELMO-PRO Server, do the following:
1. After the ELMO-PRO software loads up, the login window is automatically displayed.
2.
Enter the User Name and Password. If logging in for the first time, log in as administrator: enter elmo
for the User Name and elmo for the Password.
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To log out of the ELMO-PRO Server, do the following:
1.
Click the Logout button
2.
A Log Out window will be displayed. To log out, click Yes. Click No to remain logged into the Server.
The system may be configured to automatically log out of the ELMO-PRO Server after a period of inactivity. The auto
logout time is set in the User Management setup tab. Please refer to that section for more information.
Related Topics: User Management
1.2.2. ELMO-PRO Main Screen Features
Main Screen contains the following areas:
12. Control Center (Tree View)1. Menu Bar
13. Channels/Controls/Sensors Panel - currently active. Not
available in Simple View
2. Live Mode
14. Advanced Control Panel - PTZ - Not available in Simple
View
3. Search Mode
15. Advanced Data Manager Panel - Not available in Simple
View
4. Setup Mode
16. Storage5. Login/Logout
17. Recording Indicator6. Panic
18. Current User7. PAC
19. Location - configured in Server Info8. Screen Divisions
20. Server ID - configured in Server Info9. Full Screen
21. Current Date/Time10. Rotate Channels
11. Current Server mode indicator - currently in Live
Mode
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Login/Logout – in order to access the ELMO-PRO Server Setup, search or view the channels or access
PACDM™, the user must first log in. To log off, click the Logout button.
Search Mode – displays the ELMO-PRO Server Search mode, which permits channel search and playback,
image editing and printing, file backup by time/date/channel, object search, etc. Search mode is also accessible
from the Menu bar. See Menu section for more information.
Setup Mode– displays the ELMO-PRO Server Setup menu. Setup mode is also accessible from the
Menu bar. See Menu section for more information.
Live Mode – displays the ELMO-PRO Server Live mode.
Panic – Panic button acts as an Active Sensor Backup. When Panic is clicked or the sensor is activated,
the system will backup 5 prior minutes of encrypted video onto a CD-R. The post-activation length of recording
is configured by the user in the System Setup menu. See Panic and Sensor Backup section for more information.
PAC – brings up PACDM™ software for generating reports and POS or Card Access transactions searching.
This button is only displayed if the PACDM™ software is installed and the appropriate SPK (Software Protection
Key) is used.
Current User - displays the current user logged into the Server.
Recording Indicator - display the status of video recording: recording (blue symbol), not recording
(red symbol) or overwriting old data (blue symbol with arrows).
Backup In Progress Indicator - is only displayed when video backup is in progress.
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Storage - displays the percentage of hard disk space used/available for video recording.
For example: the diagram shows that 33.19% of the total allocated disk space has been
used.
Date and Time – displays the current date and time. This information is acquired from
the Windows OS. If date/time is not correct, access the Desktop and double-click the Windows
time display in the right-hand corner. Set the appropriate time, click Apply and restart
the DVR.
Location – displays Server Location specified in Server Information setup tab.
Server ID – displays the Server ID specified in Server Information setup tab. This inform-
ation is required to connect to the Server remotely.
The mode indicator distinguishes between Server and Remote software applications and
between "Live", "Search" and "Setup" modes. To switch between the three available
modes, click corresponding buttons on the main screen. Search and Setup modes can also
be accessed via menu bar. See Menu section for more information.
1.2.3. Screen Divisions
The Screen Division buttons allows the user to customize the appearance of the main screen. When a specific Screen
Division is chosen, the corresponding number of channels will be displayed on the Main Screen. This can also be done
using the menu options. See Menu section for more information.
Note
The first available channels will be displayed
by default. E.g. If the DVR has 12 connected
video inputs and the 9-channel screen division is selected, Channels 1-9 will be displayed on the Main Screen in a 9-channel
screen division.
Displays the first 4 available channels in a 4-channel Screen division on the Main Display Screen.
Use the mouse scroll wheel to display the next set of channels.
Displays the first 6 available channels in a 6-channel Screen division on the Main Display Screen.
Use the mouse scroll wheel to display the next set of channels.
Displays the first 9 available channels in a 9-channel Screen division on the Main Display Screen.
Use the mouse scroll wheel to display the next set of channels.
Displays the first 10 available channels in a 10-channel Screen division on the Main Display Screen.
Use the mouse scroll wheel to display the next set of channels.
Displays the first 13 available channels in a 13-channel Screen division on the Main Display Screen.
Use the mouse scroll wheel to display the next set of channels.
Displays the first 16 available channels in a 16-channel Screen division on the Main Display Screen.
Use the mouse scroll wheel to display the next set of channels.
Displays all available channels in a 25-channel Screen division on the Main Display Screen.
Displays the first 36 available channels in a 36-channel Screen division on the Main Display Screen.
Not available on ELMO-PRO version.
Displays the first 64 available channels in a 64-channel Screen- division on the Main Display Screen.
Not available on ELMO-PRO version.
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Full Screen - This button displays the live screen without user interface (no menu bars shown).
Click the screen division button to display the screen division panel.
To exit, press the Esc button on the keyboard or select the following icon from the screen division
panel:
Rotate Channels - This button continuously rotates channels in the quad screen division (4channel screen division) in a sequence (1-4, 5-8, 9-12, 13-16, etc.). To stop channel rotation, click
the desired Screen Division button or click the Rotate button again to deactivate it.
Note
On the Main Screen, in Mux display, the
user can drag-and-drop the channels to any
screen division position of their choice.
1.2.4. Menu Bar
The menu bar is one of the new important features that distinguishes the ELMO-PRO. The menu bar allows for easier
system navigation and for quick access to some software features. Four categories are available in the menu bar: File,
View, Tools, and Help.
1.2.4.1. File Menu/System Shutdown
The File menu allows the user to shut down the DVR.
Note
This feature is only enabled when the Server
is in Live Mode. This feature is disabled in
Search and Setup modes.
To shut the system down, do the following:
1.
Select Shutdown in the File menu
2.
Enter the Password in the Confirm Password window and click OK
3.
The following message will be displayed. Click OK to shutdown the system.
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1.2.4.2. View Menu
View menu allows switching between three available views: Simple View, Advanced View, and Tree View. The user can
select the Screen Division in the View menu, initiate the Rotate feature or switch between Mux and Real-time display.
Default: This feature is only active in the Live Mode (Mux Display). Select Default from the View menu list to
display all video channels in their default screen division positions. (i.e. Channel 1 is displayed in the first screen division,
Channel 2 is displayed in the 2nd screen division, etc.)
Simple View: The simple view hides the Control Center from the user.
Advanced View: The advanced view shows the Channels/Controls/Sensors, Advanced Control (PTZ) and Advanced
Data Manager panels. The channels, controls and sensors are represented by buttons.
Tree View: The tree view shows the Channels/Controls/Sensors, Advanced Control (PTZ) and Advanced Data Manager
panels. The channels, controls and sensors are shown as icons in a tree structure. The user may drag-and-drop channels
from the tree view in Control Center to desired screen division position in the Live Mode (Mux Display).
Compare Simple, Advanced and Tree View displays:
Simple View Advanced View Tree View
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Screen Divisions:This feature is only available in the Live Mode. Choose the desired screen division from the list.
The screen division can also be changed by clicking the corresponding button on the Main Screen. The screen division list
will depend on the unit model.
Live Mode: Select between Mux and Real-time displays.
1.
Mux Display: displays video on live mode with the frame rate configured in the Recording/Display setup tab.
This mode supports drag-and-drop feature, instant search, virtual ruler, text overlay and IP camera features. See Realtime Display vs Mux Display section for more information.
2.
Real-time Display: displays video on live mode with the 30 fps rate regardless of what the user configures in
the Recording/Display setup tab. This mode does not support drag-and-drop feature, custom channel arrangement,
instant search, virtual ruler, text overlay or IP camera features. This display mode is beneficial for surveillance purposes.
See Real-time Display vs Mux Display section for more information.
1.2.4.3. Tools Menu
Tools menu allows accessing Emap viewer window, setup mode, search mode, backup window, scheduled backup
window and virtual keyboard.
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Emap Viewer: This feature is only active in the Live Mode (Mux display) and is only enabled when the Emap is
configured in the Server setup. See E-Map section for more information. Select Emap Viewer option from the list
to display the Emap Viewer window with all configured e-maps.
Setup Mode: Select to access the ELMO-PRO setup mode.
Search Mode: Select to access the ELMO-PRO search mode.
Backup: Select to access the Backup window. See Backup on ELMO-PRO section for more information.
Scheduled Backup: Select to access the Scheduled Backup window. See Scheduled Backup section for more
information.
Virtual Keyboard: Select to display the virtual keyboard. The Virtual Keyboard can be used to enter information.
Use the mouse cursor to input the alphanumeric characters.
1.2.4.4. Help Menu
Help menu allows accessing the ELMO-PRO user guide, license agreement and ELMO-PRO version.
Help Index: Click to display the help menu window.
About: Click to display the ELMO license agreement and the software version. Click I Accept to close.
1.2.5. Real-time Display vs Mux Display
ELMO-PRO offers two different Live mode displays: Real-time and Mux (Multiplexer) display.
Real-time display allows viewing analog cameras only. This mode takes raw video directly from the capture card,
therefore IP cameras cannot be viewed in Real-time mode. All connected analog video inputs are assigned to the default
screen division, the main screen division display cannot be changed in real-time mode. Real-time display does not support
text overlay feature or any custom indicators such as PAN/TILT, Intelli-Zone, etc. Additionally, the real-time mode displayed
all channels at the 30 frames-per-second rate. Real-time mode is best to be used for monitoring and surveillance. Realtime display mode does not reflect the quality of the video recording. I.e. If the Camera 1 is set to 7 fps recording rate,
it will still be displayed at 30 fps rate in the Real-time display in Live mode.
Mux (Multiplexer) display allows viewing both analog and IP cameras. Text overlay feature and drag-and-drop
features are supported. Each video input can be assigned to one or more channels. Video channels can be organized based
on customer preference on the main screen display. Mux mode displays the video recording at the same speed as it is
recorded (See Recording/Display section for more information). I.e. If the Camera 1 is set to 7 fps recording rate, it will
be displayed at 7 fps rate in the Mux display in Live mode.
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Compare Real-time display and Mux display of Channels 1-4, where Channels 1 and 2 are analog cameras and Channels
3 and 4 are IP cameras.
Mux display:
Channels 1-4 are displayed, where Channels 1-2 are analog and Channels 3-4 are IP. Text overlay feature is supported.
Real-time display:
When the same channels are shown in Real-time display, only Channels 1-2 (analog) can be seen on the main screen. No
text overlay feature is supported. The channels are marked according to the physical video input number (BNC connector
number in the back of the DVR).
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1.2.5.1. Custom Indicators in Mux display
The following custom indicators are available in the Mux display:
•
PTZ Camera Indicator. PAN/TILT indicator is only shown for the cameras that have been configured as PTZ
cameras in Hardware Setup. Note that the PTZ camera will not respond to user command unless it is properly configured.
•
Intelli-Zone Indicator. Provided the video channel is configured for the Intelli-Zone™ feature, this indicator
will be displayed next to the PTZ camera indicator.
•
Recording Schedule Indicator. This indicator shows what type of recording the channel is configured for
in Schedule Setup.
•
Channel #, Name, and IP Address (for IP cameras only). Channel # will remain the same regardless
of the location on the main screen. Channel Name is configured in the Hardware Setup.
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The following recording schedule indicators are available:
Continuous Recording
Motion Recording
Sensor Recording
Sensor + Motion Recording
Continuous + Audio Recording
Motion + Audio Recording
Sensor + Audio Recording
Sensor/Motion + Audio Recording
1.2.5.2. Drag-and-Drop feature on Mux display
Mux display allows the user to drag-and-drop the video channels from the Tree View list directly onto the Main Screen
division.
In order to drag-and-drop the channel onto the main screen division, do the following:
1. Ensure that the Tree View is selected from the View menu
2. Select desired screen division by clicking on one of the screen division buttons
3. Expand the Channels list in the Tree View and click on the desired channel to select it
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4. Hold the left mouse button down and drag the selected channel onto the desired screen division position
5. Release the mouse button. The chosen video channel will be displayed in the selected main screen division position.
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In order to move/swap video channel positions on the main screen, do the following:
1. Position the mouse cursor over the desired screen division position and press the left mouse button.
2. Hold the left mouse button and drag the chosen video channel to the new screen division position.
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3. Release the mouse button. If the position is empty, the video channel will be moved to the empty position. If the
position is taken by another video channel, the channels will be swapped. In the example below, video Channels 1
and 3 have been swapped. Note that the Channel number remains the same before and after position change.
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1.2.6. PTZ mode
1.2.6.1. Overview
ELMO-PRO software allows controlling the PTZ cameras remotely. Ensure that the correct PTZ Camera type (model) is
selected in Hardware Setup. Depending on the camera type chosen, different features are supported. An RS232 converter
must be used for PTZ control.
PTZ cameras can be controlled from:
1. ELMO-PRO Server (authorized users only)
2. ELMO-PRO Remote (authorized users only)
In the PTZ window the user can:
1. Change the pan-tilt settings
2. Zoom in and out
3. Focus the image
4. Configure the presets, preset touring and patterns
The PTZ window can be controlled with:
1. The buttons in the PTZ Advanced Control panel
2. The Mouse in-cameo function. To do so, click and hold the left mouse button. The user can then move the cursor in
the desired direction and the PTZ camera will follow the mouse cursor.
1.2.6.2. Using the PTZ Mode
In order to use the PTZ mode, make sure the ELMO-PRO software is in with Advanced or Tree view mode. See Menu
section for more information.
To access the PTZ mode, do the following:
1. Locate a PTZ channel on the main ELMO-PRO Server window (Live Mode). PAN/TILT text overlay must be displayed
in the Main Screen. If no PAN/TILT text displayed, the selected camera is either fixed, or is not properly configured
in Hardware Setup. Correct PTZ Camera Type and Cam ID must be entered in the Hardware Setup - Channel Settings.
2. Double-click the video image. Selected channel will be displayed in full screen mode.
3. The PTZ video channel can now be controlled.
• To control the PTZ channel with PTZ control buttons, click the Advanced Control Panel (located in the Control
Center).
• To control the PTZ channel with the in-cameo function, position the mouse cursor within the live view window,
left-click and hold down the mouse button. Move the cursor in the desired direction and the PTZ camera follow
the cursor direction.
To control the Pan/Tilt position of the camera, follow the diagram below:
PTZ Control Wheel
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To control Zoom/Focus/Iris, manage presets/patterns, follow the diagram below:
1.2.6.3. Managing PTZ Presets
Up to 10 different presets can be configured for each PTZ video channel. In order to create a new preset, position the
camera in the desired direction and then save the preset.
1.2.6.3.1. Programming Presets
To configure the desired preset, do the following:
1.
Using PTZ Advanced Controls Panel
• Adjust Pan/Tilt position by clicking the arrows on the PTZ Control Wheel.
•
Adjust camera zoom by clicking Zoom In/Zoom out buttons on the panel.
•
Adjust camera focus by clicking Focus In/Focus Out buttons on the panel.
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•
Adjust camera brightness by clicking Iris Close/Iris Open buttons on the panel.
2.
Using in-cameo PTZ function
a. Position the mouse cursor within the live view window.
b. Left-click and hold down the mouse button.
c. Move the cursor in the desired direction and the PTZ camera follow the cursor direction.
d.
Adjust camera zoom by clicking Zoom In/Zoom out buttons on the panel.
e.
Adjust camera focus by clicking Focus In/Focus Out buttons on the panel.
f.
Adjust camera brightness by clicking Iris Close/Iris Open buttons on the panel.
1.2.6.3.2. Saving Presets
To save the configured preset, do the following:
1.
In the Advanced Control panel, right-click inside the Presets field
2.
Select Create Preset from the context menu
Tip
A default name is used for all new presets.
The preset(s) can be optionally renamed by
the user.
1.2.6.3.3. Renaming Presets
To rename the configured preset(s), do the following:
1.
Select the desired preset in the Presets drop-down menu
2.
Right-click inside the Presets field
3.
Select Rename Preset from the context menu
4.
Type the custom preset name in the Presets field. In the example below, Preset 10 will be renamed.
1.2.6.3.4. Deleting Presets
To delete the configured preset(s), do the following:
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Select the preset in the Presets drop-down menu
2.
Right-click inside the Presets field
3.
Select Delete from the context menu. In the example below, Preset 10 will be deleted.
1.2.6.4. Programming Preset Tour(s)
Preset Tour is a sequence of selected presets that is displayed continuously until interrupted by user. The Dwell Time
determines the delay time between two consecutive presets.
To create a preset tour, do the following:
1. Program all desired presets in the PTZ mode. (See Managing PTZ Presets for more information)
2.
Click the Preset Touring button . The Preset Touring Manager window will be displayed
3.
Click New to create a new tour
4. Select the desired presets in the Tour Configuration area by checking off the corresponding check boxes
5.
Enter the Dwell Time (Sec) value to determine the delay time between two consecutive presets. In the example
above, the Preset Tour 1 will cause the PTZ camera to switch between Preset 1 and Preset 2 every 5 seconds.
6.
Click Save to save configured preset tour
7.
To create additional Preset Tours, repeat steps 3-6
To stop touring, do the following:
1.
Click the Preset Touring button . The Preset Touring Manager window will be displayed
2.
In the Tours drop-down menu select the empty position
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3.
Click Close. The touring will stop.
To delete a preset tour, do the following:
1.
In the Preset Touring Manager window, select the Tour from the Tours drop-down menu.
2.
Click Delete to delete the unwanted Preset Tour from the list.
1.2.6.5. Programming Pattern(s)
Pattern is a custom path of the speed dome from start point to end point and back. This is different from the preset
touring, where camera switches between the maximum of 10 configured presets. Pattern records every movement of
the speed dome, therefore, the user must be precise, when creating a new pattern to avoid unwanted speed dome
movements.
To create speed dome pattern, do the following:
1. Enter PTZ mode by double-clicking the PTZ channel on the main screen
2. Make sure that the software is in either Advanced or Tree view. To check, click View menu
3.
Click the Advanced Control panel in the Control Center to expand it
4. Configure the pattern start point same as preset via PTZ Advanced Control panel and/or in-cameo mouse function.
(See Programming Presets for more information)
5.
Right-click inside the Patterns field
6.
Select Create Pattern -> Set Pattern Start from the context menu. The pattern start point has been
saved.
7. Create a custom speed dome path that covers all desired locations. Remember that Pattern function is recording
every move from the time Set Pattern Start has been clicked.
8.
When finished, right-click inside the Patterns field
9.
Select Create Pattern -> Set Pattern End to complete the Pattern recording
10. The following message will be displayed:
11.
To save created pattern, click Yes
A default name is used for all new patterns. The pattern(s) can be optionally renamed by the user.
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To rename created pattern, do the following:
1.
Select the desired pattern in the Patterns drop-down menu
2.
Right-click inside the Patterns field
3.
Select Rename Pattern from the context menu
4.
Type the custom preset name in the Patterns field
To delete created pattern, do the following:
1.
Select the pattern in the Patterns drop-down menu
2.
Right-click inside the Patterns field
3.
Select Delete Pattern from the context menu
1.2.6.6. AUX Control Mode
ELMO-PRO supports AUX (Auxiliary) mode for the certain PTZ cameras. This function allows changing certain supported
camera settings remotely through the software, as opposed to adjusting settings manually on the mounted camera.
To access the AUX Control mode, do the following:
1. Locate the channel number in the middle of the PTZ Control Wheel
2. Right-click the channel number. The context menu will be displayed.
Note
The context menu will vary based on the
PTZ model.
3.
Select Aux Control from the context menu. Ptz-Aux Control window will be displayed.
The Ptz-Aux Control window displays the list of available auxiliary commands along with the command description.
Choose the desired command in the Command drop-down menu and click Execute to apply.
The following auxiliary commands may be available:
1. Brightness
2. Change ID
3. Color Mode
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