OPTICOM Vista “L”ite DVR, Vista VSL430, Vista VSL1630, Vista VSL16120, Vista VSL16240 User Manual

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OPTICOM TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Vista “L”ite Series DVR

Users Guide

June 2004

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the

presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying

the appliance

The Lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to

the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient

magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

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Table of Contents

1. About the User’s Guide 8

2. Introduction 9

3. Equipment Setup Related H/W 11

3.1 Unpacking (Board Type) 11

3.1.1 System Requirement 11

3.1.2 Package Content Per Model 11

3.1.3 Chipset Comparability 12

3.2 Unpacking (PC Base System) 13

3.3 Front of the DVR System 14

3.4 Back of the DVR System 14

3.5 Before You Start 15

4. System Environment Setting 16

4.1. Power On 16

5. Current Time Setting 17

6. Program Start 18

7. Storage Configuration 19

7.1 Allocate Hard Drive Space 20

7.2 Delete Allocated Space 21

8. Real-Time Monitoring 22

8.1 Rear-Time Monitoring Screen 22

8.2 Main Buttons 23

8.3 Current Time and Status Display 24

8.4 Screen Split Buttons 25

8.5Camera Selection/StatusButton 26

8.6 Sensor / Control Status Buttons 27

9. Setting Password 28

10. Basic System Configuration 29

10.1 Video Source & E-mail Setup 30

10.2 Camera Rotation & Popup Setting 30

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10.3 Audio Setting 31

10.4 Analog Video Out Setting 32

10.5 Sensor & Link Alarm Setting 32

10.6 Alarm Setting 33

10.7 Alarm Wave File Setting 33

11. Video Channel Configuration 34

11.1 Motion Detection Setting

11.2 PTZ Configuration 36

11.3 Camera Configuration Setting 36

11.4 Video Adjust 37

11.5 Video Quality 37

11.6 Alarm Sound & E-mail Link Setting 37

12.Recording/Schedule/Configuration

12.1 Pre-Post Alarm Record 38

12.2 Recording Schedule Configuration 39

12.3 Recording Schedule 42

13. Network Configuration

13.1 Server Configuration 46

13.2 User Registration 48

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13.3 Current Session 49

14. ID Setup

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15. PTZ Setup 51

15.1 Button description 52

16. Recording Data Search

16.1 Calendar & Playback 54

16.2 Payback Data Search Window 55

17. Detail Search

17.1 Detail Search Screen

17.2 Digital Zoom In/Out and Enhancement 57

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17.3 Still Image Print& Save 58

18. Panorama Data Search 60

19. Video Clip Backup 62

20. Client Program Installation 63

21. Remote Monitoring

21.1 Client Program Description 64

21.2 Remote Client Features 68

21.2.1 Connection Screen 68

21.2.2 Recorded Data Search 69

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21.2.3 Server Setting 70

22. Web Remote Client

21.2.4 PTZ Control 71

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23. Troubleshooting Guide 73

24. Customer’s Responsibilities 79

25. Manufacturer’s Responsibilities 79

26. Safety Summary 80

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1. About the User’s Guide

This User’s Guide is designed for end users, installers and technical support.

. ● End User : If a user is able to perform basic operations or has basic knowledge about
computers, he/she can understand and use most of the functionality of the DVR by simply
following the instructions in this User’s Guide.
. ● Installer : If an installer has basic knowledge of the hardware structure of a DVR,
he/she can easily understand most of the Vista “L” Series DVR’s functionality by following the
instructions in the User’s Guide and he/she will be able to set the system according to the end
user’s request.

* This User’s Manual does not include explanations of peripheral

equipment such as cameras, pan/tilt equipment, monitors, computers,

network equipment, etc.

● Technical Support : Tech support can understand most of the functionality if he/she

follows the instruction of the User’s Guide for the Vista “L” Series .DVR, and he/she

can offer advice to the end user or installer on their inquiries.

* This User’s Manual does not include explanations of peripheral equipment

such as cameras, pan/tilt equipment, monitors, computers, network

equipment, etc.

This User’s Guide explains how to set-up and operate the product from the moment
the box is opened.

The following is a list of the contents of the guide

-Equipment and System Environment Setup and Safety Instructions

-Main Server Application (Vista “L” Series DVR) Operations

-Client Application (Vista “L” Series Remote PC) Setup and Operations

-Warranty and Responsibility

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2. Introduction

The Vista “L” Series DVR series is an advanced digital video monitoring and recording
system that converts analog video signals into digital data, displays the digital video on
computer monitors in real time, stores it onto permanent storage such as hard disks with high
compression ratio, and transmits it through the Internet. It also generates credible alarms
using state-of-the-art image processing techniques. The Vista “L” Series features are:

. ●Various split display modes (1, 4, 9, 16 equally split display or 6, 8, 10, 17 focused split
display)
. ●Easy select & backup facilities -still image and AVI video clip (Neo Drive, CD-ROM,
Removable Hard Disk, DVD, etc.)
. ●Convenient search features – our patented VisualCue® recording map shows a color­coded recording history divided per camera. At a glance our patented VisualCue® recording
provides an easy way of searching with date/time/camera/event. Our state-of-the-art Instant
Visual Check scrollbar enables random access with instant visual checking and the panoramic
temporal search shows snap-shots for specific camera to analyze every scene. 2-times and 4-times
fast video replay are also available.
. ●Remote pan/tilt/zoom control and remote program configuration – the Vista “L” Series
client program fully controls the Vista “L” Series server program through the Internet.
. ●Remote video monitoring in real-time, remote searching and replaying through the
Internet.
. ●Highly compressed recording of high resolution images (320×240 or 640×480,
compressed up to 1~6 KB per frame)
. ●E-mail alarm – E-mails are sent when there is motion in front of the camera or sensors.
Since the e-mail contains the image taken at the time, the user can discern what was happening.
The e-mail can be transferred to a mobile phone if there is an E-mail-to-Mobile link.

The strengths of the Vista “L” Series are:

●Non-stop operation along with patented technologies.

-Anti-Frag® File System prevents disk fragmentation from to

frequent hard disk writes. -Watchdog Function continuously

checks up the system and recovers it from unexpected system

failure. -The 10-Segment Reliability Test Program guarantees

highly reliable products.

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● Rapid and flexible customization capability and high compatibility with analog CCTV
systems. -Object-oriented programming and component software technology enable rapid
completely reflecting customer requirements.

-High compatibility with analog CCTV systems promotes the reuse of existing analog
CCTV equipment.
. ● User-friendly and efficient working environment.

- Various split-screen modes facilitate intensive and focused monitoring.

-Visual metaphor functions such as VisualCue®, Temporal Panorama, and Slide Bar
control enable fast and powerful search.

-Video clips and still images of interest can be stored as a backup in well-known formats on

various media such as Neo Drive, CD-RW, Removable Hard Disk, DVD-RW, DAT, and
analog video.

● Real-time remote monitoring and control through the Internet.

-Network-version client software enables real-time remote monitoring and searching,
remote pan/tilt/zoom control, and remote configuration.

-Web-version client software enables real-time remote monitoring and searching, remote

pan/tilt/zoom control with only a web browser.

● High-speed display, high-performance compression, and anti-forgery watermark adoption

- DMA data transfer and AGP enable high-speed real-time video display.

-Our unique Adaptive MPEG-4 algorithm for video data compression remarkably
prolongs the recording period.

-Our efficient and fast watermarking technology protects the recorded video against
malicious forgery.

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3. Harware Setup

3.11 Unpacking (Board Type)

3.1.1 System Requirements

CPU Intel Celeron 1.7 GHz equivalent Intel P-4 1.8 GHz or faster

O/S Windows 2000 series, Windows XP series

Memory 128 MB 256MB or more

HDD Space 40 GB 80 GB or more

VGA Card ATI Radeon 7000 64MB or higher DDR

3.1.2 Package Content Per Model

Minimum Requirement Recommended

Capture Board Type Model

VSL430 VSL1630 VSL16120 VSL16240 VSL16480 VSL16480B VSL16480C

Intel CPU

compatible

chipset

AMD CPU

compatible

chipset

VGA Card

Intel i845PE OK OK OK OK OK OK OK

Intel i865PE OK OK OK OK OK OK OK

Intel i875P OK OK OK OK OK OK OK

VIA P4X400 OK OK N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

VIA PT800 OK OK N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

SiS 645 OK OK OK OK N/A N/A N/A

SiS 658 OK OK OK OK OK OK OK

SiS 748 OK OK OK OK OK OK OK

VIA KT400 OK OK OK OK OK OK OK

VIA KT600 OK OK OK OK OK OK OK

ATI Radeon 7000
SDR 32M

ATI Radeon 7000
DDR 32M

OK OK OK OK OK OK OK

OK OK OK OK OK OK OK

ATI Radeon 7500
DDR 128M

OK OK OK OK OK OK OK

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3.2 Unpacking (System Type)

DVR Main System Handles Application CD

Keyboard Power Cable Manual

Mouse Computer Case Keys

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3.3 Front of the DVR System

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1) Power LED: Indicates if the power is ON?OFF.

2) Run LED: Displays the status of the system.

3) HDD(Hard Disk Drive) LED: A lamp indicating the operation of the HDD

4) Power Switch: Turns the DVR system on or off.

5) FDD: Image Retrieval (Option)

6) CD-RW: Recover DVR system and back up video (Option

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3.4 Back of the DVR System

1 2 3 4 5

1) Camera Inputs 1 – 16 7) Mouse Connector

2) Sensor Connections 8) Keyboard Connector

3) A/V Out Connector 9) Serial Communication Port (Com1, Com2)

4) Alarm Out Connector 10) Parallel Port

5) Audio Input Connector 11) Video Connector

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Power Plug 12)Lan Connection

3.5 Before You Start

Make sure you have access to three standard grounded outlets and a flat level surface to support
the main system. Proper grounding is essential for user safety and proper DVR operation.
Before you install the Vista “L” Series DVR properly, you should prepare the following
equipment:

SVGA video monitor
CCTV cameras
Coaxial cable

1. 1. This system is not explosion-proof. Therefore, it is not to be used in the presence
of flammable material.

2. 2. Proper use of this device depends on careful reading of all instructions and labels.

3. 3. Keyboard and mouse connectors to the main system

Connect the keyboard and mouse to the back of the main system.
DVR system may not be operated if the Key Board and Mouse are not connected
proper way.

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4. Video monitor cable to the main system

Connect the video monitor cable to the main system by inserting one end of the
9-pinconnecting cable into the back of the main system.

5. Video monitor cable to video monitor

Connect the video monitor cable to the video monitor by inserting one end of the
9-pin connecting cable into the back of the video monitor.

6. Coaxial video cable to the main system

Connect the coaxial video cable to the main system by inserting one end of the
BNC connecting cable into the back of the main system.

7. Coaxial video cable to the cameras

Connect the coaxial video cable to the cameras by inserting one end of the BNC
connecting cable into the back of the camera.

8. Video monitor power cord to outlet

Plug the video monitor power cord into a grounded wall outlet.

9. Main system power cord to outlet

Connect the main system power cord to a grounded wall outlet

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4. System Environment Setting

4.1. Power On

1) After setting up the hardware, turn on the power switches to the main system,

monitor, camera, and other devices connected with the Vista “L” Series DVR.

Wait a few moments for the display to appear. The system performs a self-test and
displays a message if any errors are found. Call the OPTICOM TECHNOLOGIES
Technical Support.

if error messages are displayed (E-mail: [e-mail]),

Phone: [phone]

When the self-test is finished, the main screen appears.

The Vista “L” Series model determines the number of video windows in the main

screen.

For example, Displays 16CH video windows. The main screen display that you

first see when you power up is:

Please check your power supply mode before “power on”

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5. Current Time Setting

Because the Vista “L” Series DVR System is using the Windows system time, the time already set

at the factory needs to be set again with the appropriate time according to the user’s geographic
location.

Step 1) Click Settings Button Step 4) “System Time Setup “ Click

Step 2) Enter Password (default -“0”) and

click “Enter” Step 5) Set the time
for the location Press “Apply” and
“OK” to finish

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Step 3) “Data Storage Setup” Button Click

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6. Program Start

Step 1) In the Windows main screen, click “Start” → “Programs →

Vista “L” Series DVR” Click

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Step 2) Auto Update

Step 3) Main Screen

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7. Storage Configuration

: Add or delete allocation space of the hard drive for recorded video data.

* Available Hard

* Total Hard Drive Space

* Used Hard Drive

* To overwrite hard disk drive, check this box.

If this box is not checked, recording is stopped after HDD gets full (100%).

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7.1 Select Hard Drive Space for Recording

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Step 1) Click Setting Button

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8. Real-Time Monitoring

8.1 Real-Time Monitoring Screen

#1) Video Input Status. #5) Camera Display Status.
#2) Recording Status. #6) Screen Split
#3) Date/Time Mode. #7) Video Search.
#4) HDD Capacity Indicator. #8) Pan/Tilt Control.

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8.2 Main Buttons

1 2 3 4

1 Video Search

2 Setup

3 Pan/Tilt Control

4 Exit

Click to search recorded video data. There are two types
of search: general search and detailed search.

Click to setup the Vista L Series DVR. There are 6 types
of system settings.

Click to move the camera up/down, left/right, to focus, to
enlarge to reduce.

Terminate the main program or the system. Type
password to confirm the termination.

System Reboot: Terminate application and reboot system
Exit Application: terminate the Vista L Series DVR
server and return to windows.
System Poeroff: Exit application and power down the
system

[Password Confirm] [Termination Options]

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8.3 Current Time and Status Display

Current Time and Date

Current time and date should be setup correctly for accurate
video recording.
The playback of the video is performed according to this time and date.
In order to setup date and time, use either the BIOS setup before
system booting or the date/time applet in the control panel of Windows.

-Playback & Search Mode -Detailed Search Mode -System Configuration Mode -Pan/Tilt Control
Mode

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8.4 Split Screen Buttons

The selected split screen icon is green. According to
the DVR model, available screen split modes are as
follows:

Equally Split Screen

Focused Split Screen

Alternating Display and Full Screen Display

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8.5 Camera Selection/Status Buttons

In surveillance mode, each button corresponds to
a camera. Clicking the camera button will display
the corresponding camera in the main view.

In Playback and Search Mode, select a camera for
detailed search.

Camera Status Display

Camera status is displayed as follows.

• This camera indicates that the camera is activated. In other wards,

Active Camera &
Main View
Camera

Inactive Camera

• This icon indicates the camera is displayed in the Main View

• (Gray with Black Number)

• This icon indicates the camera is inactive. In other words the

• (Gray with White Number.

• Icon turns to “Yellow” under recording search or PTZ.

the camera is currently displayed on the screen

camera cannot be seen on the screen.

Recording Search
& PTZ Camera

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8.6 Sensor/Control Status Buttons

Displays the sensor input status and control output.

The light is on when the sensor input is activated. Active Sensor Input

The light is on when the control is activated. Active Control Output

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