GE DVSR xU User Manual

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P/N DVSR-xU_EN • REV2-23 • ISS 04MAR09

DVSR xU User manual

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Content

1. Product overview ......................................................................................................................1

Product description ................................................................................................................................................................................ 1

Unpacking the DVSR xU and its accessories.............................................................................................................................. 1

Installation environment...................................................................................................................................................................... 2

2. DVSR xU installation .................................................................................................................3

Connecting the devices ........................................................................................................................................................................ 3

Connecting alarm inputs and outputs........................................................................................................................................... 4

Connecting the DVSR xU to a PC...................................................................................................................................................... 4

Turning on the DVSR xU........................................................................................................................................................................ 5

3. Controlling the DVSR xU ..........................................................................................................6

Using the front panel............................................................................................................................................................................. 7

Using the IR remote control................................................................................................................................................................ 9

Using the mouse....................................................................................................................................................................................10

Using the Web browser......................................................................................................................................................................11

4. Basic operations..................................................................................................................... 12

Login using PINs.....................................................................................................................................................................................12

Description of live mode.....................................................................................................................................................................12

Selecting live view .................................................................................................................................................................................14

Manual recording ..................................................................................................................................................................................15

Searching and playing back recorded video............................................................................................................................16

Archiving recorded files......................................................................................................................................................................19

Controlling a PTZ camera ..................................................................................................................................................................24

Overview of the menu structure.....................................................................................................................................................26

Turning off the DVSR xU .....................................................................................................................................................................29

5. Display settings...................................................................................................................... 30

Configuring the display settings.....................................................................................................................................................31

6. Camera settings..................................................................................................................... 36

Configuring camera settings............................................................................................................................................................37

7. Recording settings................................................................................................................. 49

Configuring the recording settings ...............................................................................................................................................49

8. Network settings.................................................................................................................... 56

Configuring the network settings...................................................................................................................................................57

9. Alarm settings ........................................................................................................................ 63

Alarm relay outputs..............................................................................................................................................................................63

Configuring the alarm settings .......................................................................................................................................................64

10. PTZ settings............................................................................................................................. 69

Description of preset, preset tour, and shadow tour options...........................................................................................70

Configuring the PTZ protocols of GE Security cameras.......................................................................................................70

Configuring the PTZ settings ............................................................................................................................................................71

11. User settings ........................................................................................................................... 76

Overview of users and PINs..............................................................................................................................................................77

Configuring the user settings...........................................................................................................................................................78

12. System settings...................................................................................................................... 82

Capturing text insertions....................................................................................................................................................................83

Configuring the system settings.....................................................................................................................................................85

13. Troubleshooting and support.............................................................................................. 94

Troubleshooting your system..........................................................................................................................................................94

Contacting technical support ..........................................................................................................................................................95

Appendix 1: Specifications ............................................................................................................. 96

DVSR xU Menu Map........................................................................................................................ 100

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1. Product overview

Product description

The second generation of DVSR uses H.264, the latest video compression standard. This standard offers 25 frames per channel per second at CIF resolution. This compression technology delivers compact but excellent quality images.

The DVSR xU offers 4, 8 or 16 channels of analog recording, all up to 4CIF resolution (704 x 576). The dual streaming functionality allows the user to set up different settings for recording and streaming video. DVSR xU supports both variable bit rate and variable frame rate. The dual streaming functionality allows the user to set up different settings for recording and streaming video. DVSR xU incorporates Triplex functionality for simultaneous transmitting, viewing live video, and recording.

The DVSR xU series embedded digital video recorder is a digital surveillance product. It uses an embedded microcontroller DVSR xU (MCU) and an embedded real-time operating system (RTOS), combining the most advanced technology in the information industry, such as video and audio encoding/decoding, hard disk recording, and TCP/IP. The firmware is burned into the flash, making it more stable and reliable.

DVSR xU series has the features of both a digital video recorder (DVR) and a digital video server (DVS). It can be used as a standalone device but also to build a powerful surveillance network, such as widely used in the banking, telecommunications, manufacturing, and transportation sectors.

Unpacking the DVSR xU and its accessories

When you receive the product check the package and contents for damage, and that all the items are included. There is an item list in the package. If any of the items are damaged or missing, please contact your local supplier.

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Figure 1: Items shipped with product

AC mains cable

QuickStart Guide

IR remote control

AAA batteries USB mouse USB extension cable RS-232 cable CD with

documentation & utilities

Installation environment

Ventilation: Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s

instructions. Ensure that the location planned for the installation of the unit is well ventilated. Regularly clean the unit by gently brushing it.

Temperature: Consider the DVSR xU’s operating temperature (-10 to 50°C) and non-condensing humidity specifications (10 to 90%) before choosing an installation location. Extremes of heat or cold beyond the specified operating temperature limits may cause the DVSR xU to fail. Do not install the DVSR xU on top of other hot equipment. Leave space between rack mounted DVSR xUs.

Moisture: Do not use the unit near water. Moisture can damage the internal components. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit near to rain or moisture.

Chassis: Other equipment may be placed on top of the DVSR xU if it weighs less than 16 kg.

WARNING: Before installing the DVSR, please ensure that the power to the DVSR is switched off.

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2. DVSR xU installation

This section describes how to connect the DVSR xU unit.

Connecting the devices

Figure 2 shows the back panel connections and describes each connector. There are variations between the different model types.

Figure 2: DVSR16 xU back panel connections

Required connections

A. Connect up to 16 cameras to the standard BNC video inputs. Note: If a camera is incorrectly connected to the DVSR xU, the monitor shows a Video Loss message. Check the

connection and reconnect the camera if necessary.

B. Connect monitor A (main) to the output VIDEO OUT. Connect the audio output () to AUDIO OUT if required. You can

use either analog or VGA output. Both outputs will display the same video information.

Optional connections

C. Connect a spot monitor (Mon B) to the DVSR xU. Connect the monitor video to VIDEO OUT. Connect the monitor audio

(if used) to AUDIO OUT (). D. Connect up to 16 audio signals to the standard BNC audio inputs (315 mV). E. For future use. F. Connect the VGA display (max. 1024 × 768 @ 60 Hz). G. Connect an ATM or optional ProBridge using the supplied RS-232 cable. H. Connect the network devices. I. Connect the USB mouse (supplied). J. Connect the E-SATA for archive and storage expansion.

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K. Terminate the line using this RS-485 switch. The default setting is OFF. L. Connect the external data and alarm input/output (I/O) cable. See Figure 3 on page 4 for more information. M.

Connect the DVSR xU to ground.

Power connection

N. Connect the power cord to the DVSR xU. Be sure all devices are connected and turned on before you turn on the

DVSR xU.

Connecting alarm inputs and outputs

Figure 3: Connecting the external data and alarm I/O cable

: Not used RS-485 T+ T-: Connect PTZ camera data Alarm output port:

1-G to 4-G: 4 relay ports Alarm input port:

G: Common ground) 1 to 16: Alarm inputs, NO/NC supported

Connecting the DVSR xU to a PC

Use a RS-232 cable to connect the unit to a PC. Figure 4 describes the pin connections to use when connecting the serial port of the DVSR to a device using a DB9 connector such as on a PC.

Figure 4: The pin connections of a RS-232 cable

DVSR xU

Pin configuration

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Turning on the DVSR xU

The DVSR xU is delivered with preconfigured settings. You only need to connect the cameras and the monitors. After powering up, the DVSR xU will start to record immediately.

Note: The default video standard is PAL. For information on changing the standard, see section To select the video standard on page 32.

The DVSR xU is equipped with a universal power supply that will auto-sense 100/240 V, 60/50 Hz.

Turn on the connected equipment. When you turn on the DVSR xU it automatically displays all connected cameras. The DVSR xU shows the number of HDDs installed then displays live views from each connected camera. It automatically begins recording.

To get the unit into operation quickly

Connect all the devices required to the back panel of the DVSR xU. See Figure 2 on page 3.

Turn on the unit. The unit automatically carries out a diagnostic test of the devices. The video images then appear onscreen.

3. To modify the preconfigured settings, press the Menu button on the front panel to access the main menu. The login dialog screen appears.

4. Enter the default administrator user ID and PIN. The main screen appears.

User ID = Administrator PIN = 3477

5. Modify the DVSR xU parameters as required in the submenus.

6. When customization is complete, press Esc to exit menu mode and return to live mode.

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3. Controlling the DVSR xU

There are four ways to control the DVSR xU menu options:

 Front panel control  IR remote control  Mouse control  Web browser control

These options are described in the following sections.

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Using the front panel

The buttons on the front panel control all functions. The LED indicators light up or flash to alert you to various conditions. See Figure 5.

Figure 5: Description of the DVSR xU front panel

Buttons Description

A. Function

Main menu button. Opens the programming menus.

ESC

ESC button. Cancels the current operation and returns to the previous menu.

PLAY

Playback button. Opens the Search menu to search for recorded video files.

REC

Record button. Opens the manual record menu. The privileged user can then start, select, deselect, or stop manual recording for each video

channel.

EDIT

Edit button. A multifunctional button. Its function depends on the current usage of the unit.

PTZ

PTZ button. Activates the PTZ control of the selected camera, if PTZ is supported.

Input method button. In an alphanumeric window, toggles through the different character types. In live mode, activates or deactivates the status bar.

Preview button.

- Cycle through the multiscreen displays. Inactive cameras display NO VIDEO SIGNAL..

- Switch from Cycles through the multiscreen displays. Inactive cameras display No Video Signal.

- Switches from any menu to return to viewing live video.

INFO

System information button. Information. For future use.

VOIP

VOIP button. Toggles between monitors A and B.

B. Direction controls

- Arrow buttons move the cursor in the programming menus to select and change settings.

- If the PTZ option is activated, the arrows control the PTZ camera.

- Control the playback video.

C. POWER Power switch. Press the button for at least 5 seconds to turn off the DVSR xU. You will be asked for

your PIN.

D. Alphanumeric Select video channels.

Select full-screen display for the selected channel. Enter text and numbers in programming submenus.

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LED Description

E. Channels Green indicates recording.

Red indicates remote viewing. Orange indicates both recording and remote viewing.

F. Status Status: Green indicates that the unit is linked to an IR remote control.

HDD: Red indicates that the DVSR xU is accessing the HDD. TX/RX: Flashing green indicates data transmission. Modem: Green indicates that the unit is currently connected to a network. Alarm: Steady red indicates an alarm. Link: Green indicates that the unit is linked to a network.

G. IR remote receiver

This is the receiver for the IR remote control.

C. Power Steady green indicates DVSR xU is operational.

Red indicates manual shutdown. No light indicates that there is no power.

To silence the audible button feedback

At any time press and hold down the MENU button for at least

five seconds. The audible button feedback will activate or deactivate depending on the current status. Press ESC to return to the live viewing screen.

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Using the IR remote control

The IR remote control operation is similar to front panel operation.

Figure 6: Description of the IR remote control

No. Name Description

A. POWER Turn the DVSR on/off.

B. DVSR# Enable/Disable the IR remote control

Alphanumeric buttons

Same as the alphanumeric button on the front panel

D. EDIT Same as the EDIT button on the front panel

E. A Same as the A button on the front panel

F. INFO Same as the INFO button on the front panel

G. ESC Same as the ESC button on the front panel

H. PTZ Same as the PTZ button on the front panel

I. MENU Same as the MENU button on the front panel

Same as the

, , , buttons and the

Enter button on the front panel

K. Lens control IRIS, FOCUS ZOOM for lens control

L. REC Same as the REC button on the front panel

M. PLAY Same as the PLAY button on the front panel

N. VOIP/MON Same as the VOIP button on the front panel

O. PREV Same as the PREV button on the front panel

P. SHOT Same as the REC-SHOT button on the front panel

Q. AUTO Same as the PLAY-AUTO button on the front panel

R. Reserved

To insert batteries into the IR remote control

1. Remove the battery cover on the remote control.

2. Insert the batteries. Observe the correct battery polarity (+ and -).

3. Replace the battery cover.

To connect the remote control to the DVSR xU:

1. Press the DVSR# button on the remote control.

2. Enter the device ID. The DVSR xU default ID is 1.

Note: See page 31 on how to change the device ID.

3. Press OK. The Status LED will light up on the DVSR xU front panel.

To switch off the IR remote control

1. When IR remote control STATUS LED on the DVSR front panel is lit, press the DVSR# button. The

STATUS LED switches off and the IR control cannot be used to operate the DVSR.

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To switch off the DVSR with the remote control

1. When IR remote control STATUS LED on the DVSR front panel is lit, press the POWER button for

several seconds. The DVSR will be switched off.

When the IR remote control does not function properly

 Check the battery polarities  Check that the batteries are sufficiently charged  Check that the IR remote control sensor is not masked

If the problem persists, please contact your local supplier.

Using the mouse

Use the USB mouse provided with the DVSR xU. It can carry out the same operations as the front panel and remote control.

Connect the mouse to the DVSR by simply plugging the mouse USB connector into the USB port on the back of the DVSR xU. The mouse is immediately operational.

To use it in live view

1. Scroll forwa

rds and backwards between cameras: When in full-screen view use the scroll button

on the mouse to scroll forwards and backwards through the cameras.

Toggle between full-screen and multiview: When in multiview double-click the left button of the

mouse on a camera to open it in full-screen view. Double-click again to return to multiview.

To access the mouse control menu

In live view right-click the mouse to open its control menu. It has eight menu options, which are listed in Table 1.

Table 1: Mouse control menu

Menu option Description

Menu Jump to the main menu.

Camera Select a specific individual camera.

Multi Screen Select multiview. The multiview selection presented depends on the number of

cameras connected to the DVSR.

PTZ Control Control a PTZ camera. See Table 4 on page 25 for the description of the PTZ control

icons. Right-click the mouse to get the following options:

• Channel: Select the camera to control

• Preset: Select a preset number to use

• Exit: Return to live view

Instant Replay Get an instant replay of the last five minutes recorded from all cameras in either full-

screen view or multiview. See section To playback a recorded file on pa

ge 18 for more

information. During the playback, right-click the mouse to jump to the Playback menu.

Search Jump to the Playback menu. See Fig 12 on page 17. Select for recordings with specific

criteria, such as particular camera, type of event, time, and text. Right click mouse to return to live view.

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Menu option Description

Manual Record Manual Record menu screen appears. See Fig 11 on page 16.

Status Bar Toggle onscreen status bar on/off.

Swap Monitor Toggle between monitors A and B.

Using the Web browser

The DVSR xU Browser lets you easily view, record, and playback video as well as manage all aspects of the system from any Internet location. It has easy-to-use controls that give you quick access to the functions you require. See Figure 7 below for the layout.

igure 7: DVSR xU Browser layout (Live view shown)

A. Viewer: View live and recorded video. B. Navigation bar: Access live and playback video. Explore the DVSR xU internal log, and carry out comprehensive

remote maintenance. C. Navigator: Access all DVSR xU cameras. D. Viewer controller: View or edit the properties of the currently selected objects in the Navigator. E. Camera controller: Control PTZ cameras or edit properties of the currently selected cameras.

To access the DVSR xU Browser

Open Internet Explorer and type the IP address assigned to the DVSR xU. In the Login screen enter the user ID and PIN.

User ID = Administrator PIN = 3477

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4. Basic operations

This chapter describes the everyday usage of the DVSR xU. It explains:

 Login using PINs  Live mode  Full and multiscreen mode  Manual recording  Searching and playing back video  Archiving recorded files  Controlling a PTZ camera  Overview of the menu structure  Turning off the DVRS xU

Use PINs to limit access to the DVSR xU. Only authorized users should be able to modify menu settings or carry out certain tasks. See section User settings on

page 76 for information on managing

users.

Note: You will hear an aud

ible warning when an incorrect user name or PIN is entered. After three

incorrect entries, the unit returns to live mode.

Description of live mode

In live mode, you watch live video from a camera. Live mode is the normal operating mode of the unit. From live mode you can switch to playback mode or to the system menu.

The way the monitors display video depends on how you set up the system.

In live mode, the DVSR xU displays the status of each video channel at the bottom of the screen. See Figure 8. The number of channels displayed (4, 8, or 16)

depends on the DVSR xU model.

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Figure 8: Example of live mode with recording status displayed (for 16 cameras)

If the letter is grey letter, the monitor is inactive

Caution: DVSR xU has no camera autodetection mode. The unit records a channel even if no camera is connected to it. A black picture with the message "Video Loss" is displayed when the channel is selected in either live mode or playback mode.

The color of the camera numbers displayed in the status bar represents the channel status. It is consequently easy to see the current status of each channel during live mode. The status color code is described in Table 2.

Table 2 Description of the status color code

Icon Icon color Status description

Blue No video signal

Yellow Camera tampered

Grey Camera disabled

Green Real time recording

Orange Motion detection

Red External alarm

The status bar can be set to appear by default. See section To setup the status bar on page 32.

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To activate/deactivate the onscreen status bar

Front panel/remote control Press the A button on the front panel to activate or deactivate the status bar.

Mouse Right-click the mouse and select Status Bar from the menu.

Figure 9: Activate or deactivate the status bar

Selecting live view

You can select from which monitor to display the camera views in live mode as well to display full or multiview screens on the monitor.

To select between monitor A and B

Front panel/remote control Press the VOIP button to select between monitor A and B.

Mouse Right-click the mouse and select Swap Monitor from the menu shown.

To view a full screen display

Front panel/ remote control

DVSR xU with 4 or 8 cameras:

Press the number button that corresponds to the camera number. For example, press button 2 to preview camera number 2.

DVSR xU with 16

cameras

Press the two number buttons that correspond to the camera number. For example, press buttons 0 2 to preview camera number 2, and press buttons 1 2 to preview camera number 12.

Mouse Right-click the mouse and select Camera from the menu shown. Select the camera you need.

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To view a multiscreen display

Front panel/remote control Press the PREV button to switch to multiscreen live viewing. If the multiscreen

display does not include all the cameras you want to see, keep pressing the PREV button to increase the number of screens displayed.

Mouse Right-click the mouse and select Multi Screen from the menu. Select the desired

display layout.

Figure 10: Change the number of screens on view

To manually cycle through live views

Front panel/remote control Press the EDIT button to manually step through the live views. You can set the auto

multiscreen mode in the Display menu. See section To change live view layout on page 33 for further information.

Mouse Use the mouse wheel to scroll forwards and backwards through the live views.

Figure 11: Manually cycle through live views

Manual recording

When a channel is recording its corresponding LED on the front panel is green. This green LED is also repeated in the manual record menu. You can start or stop a channel recording by pressing the REC button and entering into the Manual Record menu.

Figure 12: What the options mean in the Manual Record menu

When the status of the camera number is:

• Green indicates the channel is recording

• Red indicates remote viewing

• Orange indicates both recording and remote viewing

• Grey the channel is not recording

Start/Stop options:

•  indicates recording is enabled

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To manually start or stop a recording

1. Press the REC button on the front panel of the DVSR or the IR remote control, or right-click the mouse, and select Manual Record. Enter your user name and PIN, if requested.

Note: You must have Record rights to change the manual recording status. See section To add or modify user operational rights on page 79 for more information.

The manual record screen appears, listing all the channels. The Camera status line shows which

channels are currently recording. See Figure 13.

Figure 13: The manual record menu with 16 channels (13 recording)

2. On the Start/Stop line press Enter or left-click the mouse to activate () a channel that is not recording. Press or click again to de-activate.

The channel status LED on the front panel and the camera number in the status bar on screen

turn green. The Start/Stop button in the Manual Record screen displays a “”.

Recording now starts from the selected channel.

3. Select the next channel from which you want to start or stop recording.

4. If you want all channels to start recording, select Start All. All the channel status LEDs on the front panel and the onscreen camera numbers in the status bar turn green.

Select Stop All to switch off all channels.

5. Press the ESC button or right-click the mouse to save changes and return to the live mode.

Searching and playing back recorded video

You can search for and playback recorded video. You must be in live mode to playback video. You can search recorded videos by several different options, such as:

 Manually, motion detection, or alarm recorded files  Start and end time of recording  Text (from an ATM, for example)

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Note: You must have playback rights to playback recorded images. See section To add or modify user operational rights on page 79 for more information.

The system also lets you playback channels simultaneously so that multiple images appear onscreen.

To search for recorded video

In live mode press the PLAY button on the front panel of the DVSR xU or the IR remote control, or right-click the mouse and select Search. Enter your user name and PIN, if requested. The playback menu appears. See Figure 14.

Figure 14: The Playback menu

2. In the Camera list box select the channel you want to search.

3. In the Search for list box select the type of recorded videos to be searched. See Table 3.

Table 3 Video type options

Option Search for recorded file types

All All recordings

All Time Only scheduled time recorded files

Manual Only manually recorded files

Alarm Only alarm recorded files

Motion Det. Only motion detected files

Motion & Alarm Only files where motion and alarm were detected at the same time

Motion | Alarm Only files where motion or alarm was detected

4. For the Start and Stop recording periods go to each edit box and enter the start and end dates and times:

Front panel or remote control

Press EDIT. Use the arrows buttons to change the numeric value. Press Enter when completed and move to the next edit box.

Mouse Click the edit box and select the number from the onscreen numeric list that

appears.

Note: The date has the format DD-MM-YYYY. Time has a 24-hour format. The default stop values shown are the current time and date.

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5. If you want to search for video from a particular ATM, for example, go to Text and press Enter or left-click the mouse to activate (). In the edit box alongside the check box type the text to be searched (for example, the text that appears on an ATM screen.)

Front panel or remote control

Press EDIT. Press A to change the type of character to be entered, which is shown on the bottom of the screen. Use the alphanumeric buttons to enter the text. Press Enter when completed.

Mouse Click the edit box and select the text from the onscreen alphanumeric list that

appears.

6. Go to Search and press Enter or left-click the mouse to start the search.

When the search is completed a list of all the files found appears. The list may extend over several

pages. The most recent file is listed first. See Figure 15 for an example of a search result.

Figure 15: Example of a search result

Note: If you get a message saying that there are no recordings but you were expecting some to be listed,

check that you have selected the correct recorded file type option for your search.

7. Press ESC or right-click the mouse to quit playback mode and return to live mode.

To playback a recorded file

Search for the files you want to playback. See section To search for recorded video on pag

e 17.

2. In playback mode (see Figure 15 on page 18) there are three ways to playb

ack a recorded file:

a. Select Play. The system will play each file listed, starting with the first file.

— or —

b. In the search window select the video file you want to play and press Enter or left-click the

mouse. Only the selected file will be played back.

— or —

c. Select Instant Replay and press Enter or left-click the mouse. The system will play the last 5

minutes recorded by the selected camera.

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3. Press ESC or right-click the mouse to return to the Play Back menu. All the files you selected for playback are now deselected.

4. Press ESC again or right-click the mouse to quit playback mode and return to live view.

Archiving recorded files

You can archive recorded files on external devices. As well as being able to archive a complete recorded file, you can also archive specific incidents in a file. You must be in live mode to playback a recorded file.

Note: You must have playback rights to playback recorded images. See section To add a new user on page 78 for more information. Avoid moving the external recording device when backing up information onto it.

Description of the Playback toolbar

A toolbar appears on screen during playback to help select the portions of recordings to be archived. It also displays playback progress.

There are two parts to the toolbar. The top row of icons let you control how you playback the video and what portions to archive. See Figure 16. The icons are controlled using the mouse.

The bott

om row shows you the playback progress and speed. See Figure 17.

Figure 16: Description of the Playback toolbar icons

Icon Description

Jump back 30 seconds in the playback video.

Start archiving the video.

Decrease the playback speed. See Figure 17 for the list of speeds available.

Remove the Playback toolbar. To make it reappear onscreen, right-click the mouse and select Display.

Pause the playback.

Digital zoom. Double left-click the mouse to zoom in. Double left-click again to return to normal view.

Increase the playback speed. See Figure 17 for the list of speeds available.

Jump forward 30 seconds in the playback video.

To view full screen when in multiscreen mode, double-click the mouse on the desired screen. It appears as full screen.

Left-click the mouse on one of the icons to move backwards or forwards through the full screens.

Turn on or off audio.

Left-click the mouse to scroll through the number of multiscreens displayed.

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Figure 17: Playback information on a recorded file

Audio Playback progress Playback speed

Current playback time

Total playback time

Press PLAY to silence the audio recording associated with this video. Press PLAY again to reactivate the audio.

Audio in this example is on.

Shows how far you have progressed through the recorded file.

Press the arrow buttons to change the rate of playback. Nine options are available:

Single: Press Enter to advance one frame at a time.

1/8x: An eighth of actual speed.

1/4x: Quarter of actual speed.

1/2x: Half of actual speed.

1x: Actual speed. 2x: Twice actual speed. 4x: Four times actual

speed. 8x: Eight times actual

speed. MAX: Maximum speed.

Playback always starts from time zero. The actual time of the recording is shown on the top of the screen.

Press the arrow buttons to jump backwards 30 seconds, or to jump forwards 30 seconds.

Shows the duration of the recorded file. In this example, it is 4 minutes 19 seconds.

To archive a recorded file

1. In live mode press the PLAY button on the front panel of the DVSR or the IR remote control, or right-click on the mouse and select Search. Enter your user name and PIN, if requested. The playback menu appears. See Figure 18.

Figure 18: The Playback menu

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2. Search for the recorded files you want to copy. See To search for recorded video on

page 17 for

more information.

3. Press the EDIT button or left-click the mouse to select the video file you want to copy from the list. The file will be highlighted.

4. Select other files you want to archive. Each selection must be highlighted.

Note: Press ESC or right-click the mouse to quit playback mode at any time to return to live view.

5. Select Media and then the desired medium on which to archive.

6. Select Start to write the files to the medium selected. A message appears when copying is completed.

7. Press ESC or right-click the mouse to quit playback mode and return to live view.

To backup recorded files

Manually se

lect the recordings that you want to backup.

1. Press the PLAY button, or right-click on the mouse and select Search. Enter your user name and PIN, if requested. The Play Back menu appears. See Figure 18 on page 20.

2. Go

to Media and select eSATA HDD on which to do the backup.

Note: eSATA must be set to Record in the recording menu in order to record video on an DVSR-eSATA-DVD drive. See section Recording on

page 49 for more information.

3. Go to OMB and press Enter or left-click the mouse. The Backup submenu appears.

4. Select the cameras you want to back up. The numbers of the selected cameras are highlighted.

5. Set start and stop times of the cameras you want to backup.

6. Go to Backup and press Enter or left-click the mouse to start the backup. A message will appear when completed.

Note: Avoid moving the external recording device when backing up information onto it.

To auto backup recorded files

Recordings are automatically backed up according to a set schedule. For example, every morning the previous day’s recordings are automatically backed up.

1. Press the PLAY button, or right-click on the mouse and select Search. Enter your user name and PIN, if requested. The Play Back menu appears. See Figure 18 on page 20.

Go to the Media edit box and select the option eSATA HDD on which to do the auto backup.

3. Go to the Auto Backup edit box and press Enter or left-click the mouse. The Auto Backup submenu appears. See Figure 19.

Note: If the OMD option shown on the playback menu is Backup, this means that eSATA has been set to Record in the recording menu. It should be changed to the Backup option. See section Recording on

page

49 for more information.

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Figure 19: Auto Backup menu

4. Go to the e-Sata Free Space Format button and press Enter or left-click the mouse to format the external drive.

Note: This action needs only to be done the first time you use the device.

5. Go to the Auto Archive check box and press Enter or left-click the mouse to enable Auto Archive.

6. Go to the Camera list box and select the camera whose recordings are to be archived and also enable the check box beside the camera number box. Do this for each camera’s recordings to be archived.

7. Go to the Archive Today list box to set the number of days back to be automatically archived. Up to 6 days can be selected.

8. Go to the Set Today’s Time edit boxes and enter the period of time during the day to be archived.

Note: Time has a 24-hour format.

9. Go to the Archiving Delay list box and select the time after activating the DVSR xU for auto backup to start.

10. Select OK to save your changes and return to live mode.

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To archive all recorded files found in a search

1. Press the PLAY button, or right-click the mouse and select Search. Enter your user name and PIN, if requested. The playback menu appears. See Figure 20.

Figure 20: The Playback menu

2. Search for the recorded files you want to copy. See To search for recorded video on

page 17. The

oldest file is listed first.

3. Press the A button to select all the video files listed. All files will be highlighted. To deselect all the files, press A again.

4. Go to Media and select the desired medium on which to copy.

5. Go to Start and press Enter or left-click the mouse to write the files to the medium selected. A message appears when copying is completed. Press OK.

6. Press ESC or right-click the mouse to quit playback mode and return to live mode.

To archive specific incidents in a recorded file

Press the PLAY button, or right-click the mouse and select Search. Enter your user name and PIN, if requested. The playback screen appears. See Figure 20 on page 23.

Search for the recorded files you want to copy. See To search for recorded video on

page 17. The

oldest file is listed first.

3. If you want to save the copy to a medium that is different from that listed under Media, go to Media and select the desired medium on which to copy.

4. Select the video file(s) in the search results list that you want to archive.

If using the front panel or remote control, press EDIT and select the file you want. Press Enter to

start playback.

If using the mouse, double click the file you want. Playback starts.

On the bottom of the playback screen you will see information on the playback progress of the

selected file. See Figure 21.

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Figure 21: Playback tool bar

5. When you reach the part of the playback that you want to copy, press EDIT to start copying. A red radio button appears in the right hand corner of the screen when copying is taking place.

Press EDIT again to stop copying. The red radio button disappears. You can copy several sections

of the same playback file.

6. Using the mouse, adjust the playback variables as required. See section Description of the

Play

back toolbar on page 19 for the description of the icons. Pla

yback can also be paused by

pressing Enter, and then pressing it again to restart it.

7. When finished copying this recording, press ESC or right-click the mouse to exit. A message appears asking you to confirm that you want to copy the file. Select OK.

8. Press ESC or right-click the mouse to quit playback mode and return to live mode.

Controlling a PTZ camera

You can control the PTZ operation of the cameras. It is entered from live mode.

It can be controlled using buttons on front panel and IR remote control as well using the PTZ control icons accessed with the mouse. See Figure 22 for the PTZ contr

ol icons onscreen and Table 4 for the

descriptions on how to control PTZ using the front panel, IR remote control and mouse.

To enter PTZ mode To exit PTZ mode

Front panel/remote control

Press the PTZ button. Press the ESC or Enter buttons to return to

live mode.

Mouse Right-click the mouse and select the menu

option PTZ.

Right-click the mouse to return to live mode.

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Figure 22: PTZ control

Table 4 Description of the PTZ control buttons

DVSR front panel IR remote control

Onscreen PTZ control icons

Description

, , ,

Pan left/right and tilt up/down.

INFO

ZOOM+

VOIP

ZOOM-

Zoom in (+) and out (-).

FOCUS+

FOCUS-

Focus in (+) and out (-).

EDIT

IRIS+

PTZ

IRIS-

Open (+) and close (-) the iris control.

REC

SHOT

Right-click the mouse and select the Preset menu command.

Call up preset.

PLAY

AUTO

PLAY

Call up autopan.

WIPER

Wiper control.

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To call up a PTZ preset number

1. In PTZ mode, do one of the following:

Front panel Press the PTZ button to enter PTZ mode. Press the REC button and enter a

preprogrammed three-digit preset number. Preset starts immediately. If you press a one or two-digit number (depending on DVSR xU model), you will

change the selected camera. This function is only available when the mouse is not connected to the DVSR xU.

Remote control Press the PTZ button to enter PTZ mode. Press SHOT button and enter a

preprogrammed three-digit preset number. Presets start immediately. If you press a one or two-digit number (depending on DVSR xU model), you will

change the selected camera. This function is only available when the mouse is not connected to the DVSR xU.

Mouse Right-click the mouse and select PTZ control to enter PTZ mode. Right-click the

mouse again and select the menu option Preset. Select one of the preset numbers listed.

Note: The PTZ preset number is preprogrammed. See section Configuring the PTZ settings on page 71 for further information.

The DVSR xU will adjust to the settings of this preset number.

2. If you want to use a different preset PTZ number, repeat step 1 when in the PTZ mode. The DVSR will re-adjust to that preset number.

3. To exit PTZ mode press ESC or Enter, or right-click the mouse and select Exit. You will return to live mode and the camera will stay in its current position.

To start/stop autopan in PTZ mode

Autopan is th

e camera moving between two limits. The function depends on the camera used.

1. In PTZ mode, do one of the following:

Front panel Press the PLAY button to start the PTZ auto function. Press it again to stop.

Remote control Press AUTO button to start the PTZ auto function. Press AUTO again to stop.

Mouse Right-click the mouse and select PTZ control to enter PTZ mode. Click on the

autopan icon to start it.

Note: If the PTZ is in autopan mode and you exit PTZ mode, PTZ will continue in autopan mode. You must re-enter PTZ mode to stop the autopan.

2. To exit PTZ mode press ESC or Enter, or right-click the mouse and select Exit. You will return to live mode and the camera will stay in its current position.

Overview of the menu structure

The DVSR xU has an icon driven menu structure that allows you to configure the unit’s parameters. Figure 23 shows the DVSR xU main menu screen. Each icon

symbolizes the content of the submenu.

The menu icon selected has a white action frame around it.

Many of the submenus are only available to privileged users, such as the system administrator.

You must be in live viewing mode to access the menu mode where you can setup or change the DVSR xU settings in menu mode.

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