You are reading DX8000 Series digital video recorder (DVR) documentation. The information in this documentation describes how to configure
and use the DX8000 system in your security application.
For a brief description of the DX8000 server and client applications, refer to Welcome to the DX8000 Series DVR on page 13.
WELCOME TO THE DX8000 SERIES DVR
Welcome to the DX8000 Series digital video recorder. The DX8000 Series digital video recorder is a high-performance, PC-based digital video
recorder. It is an easy-to-operate digital video recorder (DVR) client application system. The DX8000 features multi-event recording, supporting
continuous, motion detection, alarm, ATM/POS, and scheduled recording simultaneously. Models range from an eight-channel, single 80 GB hard
disk drive (HDD) unit to a sixteen-channel unit with up to 1 TB of storage.
DX8000 software runs on two platforms:
•The DX8000 DVR server software runs on the DX8000 Series DVR.
•The DX8000 Client Application software runs on a personal computer (PC) and allows you to log in to and operate the DX8000 DVR server
system from your local PC.
Fully implemented networking capabilities allow remote administration, playback, and export using the accompanying client application. Live
viewing is supported on a variety of client platforms, including Internet browsers and pocket PC-compatible hand-held devices. Versatile highspeed search operations include time and date, event list, thumbnail, and intelligent pixel searching. Extensive scheduling features allow
customizing of weekday, weekend, and special event recording.
The DX8000 provides a graphical user interface (GUI), allowing you quick and efficient access to all setup and operations functions. Scheduled or
manual backup can be performed using a number of optical, external, and mapped network drive options.
An online Help system allows you quick access to information about how to configure and operate the DX8000 server and DX8000 client
application.
The DX8000 also supports the following PC-based applications:
•DX8000 Client Emergency Agent on page 13
•DX8000 Viewer on page 13
•DX8000 Mobile Client on page 13
•DX8000 Web Client on page 13
DX8000 CLIENT EMERGENCY AGENT
The DX8000 Client Emergency Agent works with networked DX8000 Series digital video recorders to alert users when one or more particular
channels detect a motion and/or alarm event. The Emergency Agent runs on a networked client PC.
DX8000 VIEWER
The DX8000 Viewer is capable of playing back a variety of video, still image, and audio media formats. It is designed to recognize and verify the
digital watermark that is embedded in DX8000 Series digital video recorder native video. Watermarking is used to authenticate the originality of
a video file and to alert users of possible image tampering. The viewer application runs automatically each time a CD or DVD created by the
DX8000’s export feature is inserted into a Windows-based PC. The software can also be installed on a PC and opened independently when
necessary.
DX8000 MOBILE CLIENT
The DX8000 Mobile Client allow you to view live video remotely from multiple cameras and sites. Networking capabilities include local
connection using wire-bound or wireless LAN technologies or remote connection using the Internet. The DX8000 Mobile Client software runs on
a standard pocket PC-based Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) and can display a single channel of real-time video from any camera attached to any
DX8000 DVR on the network. Features include hierarchical organization of multiple sites, built-in security through password protection, and an
adjustable viewing area, including full-screen view.
DX8000 WEB CLIENT
The DX8000 Web Client allows you to view live video and operate pan, tilt, and zoom (PTZ) features of cameras attached to DX8000 DVRs. Using
a standard web browser, you can remotely monitor up to 16 cameras from up to five DX8000 DVR servers simultaneously. Each DX8000 DVR can
support up to 100 web clients either internally within an organization or externally through the Internet.
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Getting Started with DX8000 DVR Software
This section provides information to help you get started with using the DX8000 DVR server software. You must install your DX8000 Series DVR
before using this guide. In order for your system to operate properly, you must also perform the following tasks:
•Read the Important Security Information for System Administrators manual and configure the DX8000 to ensure maximum DX8000 server
operation security.
•Change the default language (if other than English). For more information, refer to Selecting the Language on page 187.
•Set the system clock. For more information, refer to Setting the System Time on page 187.
•Identify network parameters. For more information, refer to Setting Up Network Properties on page 143.
•Add a printer (if you want to print still video images). For more information, refer to Printing Images on page 101.
If the above steps have not been done, refer to the installation manual supplied with the unit for instructions on installing and configuring your
DX8000.
NOTE: System administrators are recommended to read the Important Security Information for System Administrators manual and configure the
DX8000 to ensure maximum DX8000 server operation security.
This section includes the following topics:
•Upgrade Policy on page 14
•Starting and Shutting Down the DX8000 on page 15
UPGRADE POLICY
Pelco’s representations regarding product features and performance are limited to those made in the specification sheet and installation/
operation manual in effect at the time the product was manufactured. Pelco does not represent or warrant that any upgrades to product
hardware or software will be made available in the future. When possible, Pelco will offer product upgrades to purchasers of its products.
The upgrade policy is described in the following sections:
•Software Upgrades on page 14
•Hardware Upgrades on page 14
SOFTWARE UPGRADES
1. All upgrades for Pelco software shall be free to the customer for the duration of the warranty period. This offer does not apply to software
that may be installed in a Pelco product that is licensed from another supplier. All other software, such as operating systems, drivers for
accessory devices, and so forth, shall be governed by the software manufacturer’s upgrade policy, even when said upgrades are necessary
to implement an upgraded version of Pelco software.
2. Whenever possible, software upgrades with detailed instructions shall be provided to the customer via Web site download. Pelco will not
be responsible for loss of data, losses due to down time, or damage to product as a result of a customer attempting to perform an upgrade.
3. Hard copies on appropriate medium (CD/ZIP/floppy) shall be sent to the customer at no charge upon request.
4. It shall be the customer’s responsibility to procure necessary hardware to perform upgrades if required (necessary drives, such as CD-ROM
or ZIP).
5. Pelco cannot guarantee that all future software versions will be backward compatible with earlier hardware platforms.
HARDWARE UPGRADES
Pelco does not provide hardware upgrades other than for hard disk storage. Hard disk upgrades are available as follows:
1. Not all products are capable of being upgraded for additional hard drive space. For information on whether a particular model can be
upgraded, consult the relevant installation/operation manual or technical support department at Pelco.
2. If a hard disk upgrade is possible, it is available through Pelco at established prices and is subject to the usual 24-hour turnaround for service.
When a larger hard drive is being substituted for a smaller one, the smaller drive will be returned to the customer along with the upgraded unit.
While Pelco will perform all upgrades with the utmost consideration and care, Pelco cannot guarantee that any of the data and/or video stored
on the existing hard drives will not be lost or damaged. Pelco also is not responsible for damage or loss of data.
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STARTING AND SHUTTING DOWN THE DX8000
This section describes how to start and shut down the DX8000 and includes the following topics:
•Starting the DX8000 on page 15
•Shutting Down the DX8000 on page 15
For information on logging in to the DX8000, refer to Logging In to the DX8000 Application on page 16.
STARTING THE DX8000
To start the DX8000:
1. Once the system is installed, open the front panel of the DVR and press the power switch.
POWER HDD
USB
2. Wait while the unit starts (this may take several minutes).
SHUTTING DOWN THE DX8000
You must have Power User or Administrator access to shut down. For information on users’ security levels, refer to Definition of User Access
Levels on page 173. You must also have a Windows password to shut down. For information on the Windows default password, refer to the
Important Security Information for System Administrators guide.
To sh ut do wn:
1. From the DX8000 menu bar, choose File > Exit. The Shut Down dialog box opens.
2. Select Shut down.
3. Click OK.
DX8000 DOCUMENTATION
You can print selected technical documentation free, directly from the Internet.
To access technical documentation:
1. Go to http://www.pelco.com/products/. The Pelco Products Web page is displayed.
2. Scroll to the Control Site Equipment section and click Video Recorders. The Control Site Equipment - Digital Video Recorders Web page is
displayed.
3. Scroll to the DX8000 and locate the specific document you want to view or print. Use Adobe
search for the sections you need, and print them on most standard printers. (Go to www.adobe.com to download a free copy of Acrobat
Reader.)
Figure 1. Front Panel and Power Switch
®
Acrobat Reader® to open the document,
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Logging In to the DX8000 Application
To access the features of the DX8000 Series DVR, you must log in with a valid user name and password. The DX8000 comes equipped with a
built-in user account named “Guest.” Each time the unit is turned on, the Guest account is automatically activated. In addition to the Guest
account, there are four other user access levels, or groups, that can be configured on the DX8000. The Guest user is granted only limited access
to the system. The other four access levels range from the Administrator group, with the most rights and privileges, to the Restricted group, with
the least rights and privileges.
To operate and configure all but the most basic features of the DX8000, you must be assigned a user account other than Guest. If you have not
been assigned a user account, contact your system administrator before proceeding.
For information on the rights and permissions of the user groups, refer to Definition of User Access Levels on page 173.
NOTE: The Guest user account does not have access to the setup features of the DX8000. Only users with Administrator and Power User
accounts are allowed access to setup functions.
This section includes the following topics:
•Local DX8000 Login on page 16
•Remote DX8000 Login on page 17
LOCAL DX8000 LOGIN
If you are logging into the DX8000 for the first time, the login procedure is different from the method described below. For information on firsttime login instructions, refer to the DX8000 Installation manual.
This section includes the following topics:
•Logging in to a Local DX8000 on page 16
•Logging Out of the Local DX8000 on page 16
•Exiting to the Windows Operating System on page 17
LOGGING IN TO A LOCAL DX8000
You must have a valid user name and password to log in to the DX8000. The user name and password are case sensitive.
To log in with a user name other than Guest:
1. From the DX8000 main menu, go to File > User Log-in. The User Log-in dialog box opens.
2. Enter a valid user name in the User Name field and a valid password in the Password field.
3. Click OK.
LOGGING OUT OF THE LOCAL DX8000
Logging out of the local or a remote DVR does not disconnect you from that system. Logging out will return you to the Guest account.
To disconnect from a remote server, refer to Disconnecting from a Remote Site on page 17
To log the current user out of the system and return to the Guest account:
Click File > User Log-out.
You can also log out of a local or remote DVR by right-clicking its site name from the Site tree and then selecting User Log-Out from the
quick-menu.
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EXITING TO THE WINDOWS OPERATING SYSTEM
You must have Administrator user access to exit to Windows. Refer to Definition of User Access Levels on page 173 for information on users’
security levels. You must have a Windows password to exit to the Windows operating system. For information on the Windows default
password, refer to the Important Security Information for System Administrators guide.
To exit the DX8000 application and log into the Windows operating system:
1. From the DX8000 menu bar, choose File > Exit. The Shut down dialog box opens.
2. Click Exit to Windows. The Shut down dialog box opens.
3. Click OK.
The Log On to Windows dialog box opens.
4. Enter the Windows password and then click OK. The system logs you into the Windows operating system.
REMOTE DX8000 LOGIN
You can view live and playback video from up to five DX8000 Series DVRs simultaneously. To access the features of a remote DX8000, a link must
be established between the local and remote DVRs. Refer to Adding a Remote Site on page 177 for instructions on establishing a network
connection with a remote DVR. After establishing an active connection, refer to Logging in to a Remote Site on page 17 for login instructions.
This section includes the following topics:
•Connecting to a Remote Site on page 17
•Disconnecting from a Remote Site on page 17
•Logging in to a Remote Site on page 17
•Logging Out of a Remote Site on page 18
CONNECTING TO A REMOTE SITE
To connect to an active DX8000 server on the network:
1. In the DX8000 main window, right-click the remote site name from the Site tree. The shortcut menu is displayed.
2. Select Connect from the shortcut menu.
DISCONNECTING FROM A REMOTE SITE
To terminate a connection with a remote DX8000 server:
1. In the DX8000 main window, right-click the remote site name from the Site tree. The shortcut menu is displayed.
2. Select Disconnect from the shortcut menu.
LOGGING IN TO A REMOTE SITE
After a connection to a remote site has been established, log in with a valid user name and password for that site.
To log in to a remote site:
1. In the DX8000 main window, select a remote DX8000 Series DVR site from the Site tree.
2. From the DX8000 menu bar, choose File > User Log-in.
You can also log in to a remote site by right-clicking its site name and then selecting User Log-In from the shortcut menu.
3. Enter a user name and password for the remote site.
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LOGGING OUT OF A REMOTE SITE
Logging out of the local or a remote DVR does not disconnect you from that system. Logging out will return you to the Guest account.
To disconnect from a remote server, refer to Disconnecting from a Remote Site on page 17. You can only log out of one server at a time. If you are
logged into multiple servers, you must log out of each server individually. You can also log out of a local or remote DVR by right-clicking its site
name from the Site tree and selecting User Log-out from the quick-menu.
To log out of a local or remote DVR site:
From the DX8000 menu bar, choose File > User Log-out.
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Understanding the DX8000 Application Window
This section describes the DX8000 application window and its operation. The application window is the central control center from where you
have access to the DX8000 features and functions.
•View both live and recorded video
•Exit to the Windows environment
•Access DX8000 setup features
•Control camera pan, tilt, and zoom functions
•Select cameras for viewing and recording
•Specify playback date and time
•Access playback controls
This section includes the following topics:
•Description of the DX8000 Main Window on page 19
•Understanding View Panes and Panels on page 26
•Working with the Site tree on page 31
DESCRIPTION OF THE DX8000 MAIN WINDOW
The application window is displayed after the DX8000 starts. The main window provides access to both live and recorded video.
This section describes the DX8000 main window and includes the following topics:
•DX8000 Menu Bar on page 22
•DX8000 Toolbar on page 25
•Displaying the DX8000 Window from a Page on page 26
•Description of Operating Modes on page 26
•Switching Between Standard and Extended Panel Views on page 26
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The following figure shows the parts of the DX8000 main window.
Figure 2. DX8000 DVR Main Window
The following table describes the parts of the DX8000 application window.
Table A. Parts of the DX8000 Application Window
ItemPartDescription
Title BarDisplays the DX8000 application title.
Menu Bar Provides access to drop-down menus.
ToolbarProvides access to display, setup, export, and search tools.
Site treeDisplays top-down, hierarchical management of DX8000 resources, such as servers, cameras, alarms, and
relays.
View PanelsDisplay live and playback video from attached cameras. A view panel consists of view panes.
•View pane: A view pane is a division of a view panel. Each view pane contains only a single camera
channel. Up to 36 view panes can fit in a single view panel.
•View panel: A view panel is made up of the entire DX8000 viewing area. View panels are divided into
multiple panes. A panel can display from one to 36 individual cameras.
For additional information about view panels and panes, refer to Understanding View Panes and Panels on
page 26.
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Table A. Parts of the DX8000 Application Window (Continued)
ItemPartDescription
PTZ Control PanelAllows users with access rights to operate camera lens control features and to program PTZ presets,
patterns, auxiliary outputs, and tours. This panel is hidden in the extended view mode. In this case, select the
standard view mode to display the PTZ control panel. For information on how to select view modes, refer to
Switching Between Standard and Extended Panel Views on page 26.
Index View PanelAllows users with access rights to search motion and alarm events within a 24-hour period specified in the
playback timeline. This panel is hidden in the extended view mode. In this case, select the standard view
mode to display the index view panel. For information on how to select view modes, refer to Switching
Between Standard and Extended Panel Views on page 26.
Playback TimelineDisplays a 24-hour timeline marked with color-coded video events. Allows users with Standard User access
rights to select a date and time for playback. This panel is hidden in the extended view mode. In this case,
select the standard view mode to display the playback timeline. For information on how to select view modes,
refer to Switching Between Standard and Extended Panel Views on page 26.
Playback Control
Panel
Provides buttons for users with access rights to control video playback. Includes forward and reverse playback
and still image. It also provides controls for playback speed and volume. This panel is hidden in the extended
view mode. In this case, select the standard view mode to display the playback timeline control panel. For
information on how to select view modes, refer to Switching Between Standard and Extended Panel Views on
page 26.
PTZ OSD Menu or
Digital Zoom
Control
This control provides two functions depending on which mode the DX8000 is operating: live view or playback:
•Live View Mode: In the Live View mode, provides users with access rights to operate PTZ OSD
features. For information on using the PTZ OSD menu controls, refer to Using the PTZ OSD Menu Control
on page 51.This panel is hidden in the extended view mode. In this case, select the standard view mode
to display the playback zoom control. For information on how to select view modes, refer to Switching
Between Standard and Extended Panel Views on page 26.
•Playback Mode: In the Playback mode, provides users with access rights to operate digital zoom
features. This panel is hidden in the extended view mode. In this case, select the standard view mode to
display the playback zoom control. For information on how to select view modes, refer to Switching
Between Standard and Extended Panel Views on page 26.
Status Bar Displays current date and time, recorder processing status, disk status indicator, user name of currently
logged-in user, and total amount of recorded video. The status bar is hidden in the extended view mode.
In this case, select the standard view mode to display the status bar. For information on how to select view
modes, refer to Switching Between Standard and Extended Panel Views on page 26.
NOTE: As the storage array of the DX8000 fills beyond its capacity, video is deleted in a first-in, first-out
(FIFO) fashion. The disk status indicator on the status bar shows the amount of disk space used by recorded
video. The red indicator marks the current recording position of the disk array, blue indicators mark parts of
the array that are storing previously recorded video, and clear indicates that no video has been recorded in
that area of the array.
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DX8000 MENU BAR
This section describes the DX8000 menu bar commands and includes the following topics:
•File Menu on page 22
•Edit Menu on page 22
•View Menu on page 23
•Export Menu on page 24
•Favorite Menu on page 24
•Help Menu on page 24
File Menu
The following table describes the DX8000 File menu commands.
Table B. File Menu Commands
CommandDescription
User Log-inOpens the User Log-In dialog box for entering the user name and password to log in to the DX8000.
User Log-outImmediately logs the current user out of the DX8000. The system returns to the default mode.
Software UpgradeOpens the Select Upgrade Package dialog box for selecting the source from which to access files to upgrade
the DX8000 software. This command is available only when you log in to the DX80000 as Administrator.
Password RecoveryOpens the Password Recovery dialog box for entering the password provided by Pelco Product Support. For
more information, refer to Recovering a Password on page 215. For information on recovering a password,
contact Pelco Product Support.
Unplug/Eject HardwareOpens the Unplug or Eject Hardware dialog box for selecting the device you want to unplug or eject.
ExitOpens the Shut down dialog box for selecting one of the following actions (requires a certain level of user
permission):
•Shut down: Shuts down the DX8000 machine. You must have Power User or Administrator access to
shut down the DX8000 machine. For more information, refer to Shutting Down the DX8000 on page 15.
•Restart: Restarts the DX8000 application. You must have Administrator user access to restart the
DX8000 application. For more information, refer to User Setup on page 171.
•Exit to Windows mode: You must have Administrator user access to exit the DX8000 application to
the Windows operating system. For more information, refer to Exiting to the Windows Operating
System on page 17.
Edit Menu
The following table describes the DX8000 Edit menu commands.
Table C. Edit Menu Commands
CommandDescription
Export SetupOpens the DX8000 Setup File Export dialog box for exporting the DX8000 system configuration settings to a
specific file name and location. The Export feature also allows you to export the DX8000 settings to specified
location for later retrieval. For more information, refer to Using the Edit Menu to Perform an Export on
page 183.
Import SetupOpens the DX8000 Setup File Import dialog box for importing a DX8000 system configuration file. For more
information, refer to Using the Edit Menu to Perform an Export on page 183.
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View Menu
The following table describes the DX8000 View menu commands.
Table D. View Menu Commands
CommandDescription
OSDOpens a submenu with the following choices:
•Site Name: A global setting that, when selected, displays a site’s name in the respective view pane.
•Camera Name: A global setting that, when selected, displays a camera’s name in the respective view
pane.
•Video Recording: A global setting that, when selected, displays an icon in the upper right corner of
the pane and enables video recording for the cameras assigned to a view pane.
•Audio Recording: A global setting that, when selected, enables audio recording for the cameras
assigned to a view pane. The DX8000 compresses audio data to save space. In this case, recorded
audio may not be of the same quality as live audio.
•PTZ: A global setting that, when selected, enables PTZ capability for the cameras assigned to a view
pane.
•Instant Recording: A global setting that, when selected, enables instant recording capability for the
cameras assigned to a view pane.
•POS: A global setting that, when selected, enables POS video recording for the cameras assigned to a
view pane.
•Select All: Selects all of the OSD options.
•Background Color: Opens a submenu with the following choices:
–Set Color: Opens the Colors palette for selecting or creating a background color.
–Disable Background: Disables a background color from being shown.
LogOpens a submenu with the following choices:
•System On/Off
•System Failure
•Export
•Backup
•Network Connection
•Login ID list with Time
•Video Loss
ResolutionOpens a submenu with the following choices:
•1024x768
•1280x1024
Cycle Views SetupOpens a submenu with the following choices:
•Dwell time change: Opens a submenu with the following choices for assigning permission to a user
group, allowing the selected user group to change the dwell time:
–Restricted User Group
–Standard User Group
–Power User Group
•Dwell time: Opens a submenu of dwell times with the following choices:
–2 Sec.
–5 Sec.
–10 Sec.
–30 Sec.
–60 Sec.
Extended ViewEnlarges the video image displayed in the view pane.
Index ViewOpens the Event Index pane.
Display Deinterlaced ImageSelects the deinterlace mode for enhancing the display of video images.
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Export Menu
The following table describes the DX8000 Export menu commands.
Table E. Export Menu Commands
CommandDescription
Interrupt ExportImmediately concludes an export process. If the Interrupt Export command is executed before the scheduled
backup time, the system will save the backed-up data up until the time the Interrupt Export command is
executed.
Cancel ExportImmediately cancels the export process and no backed data retained.
Favorite Menu
The following table describes the DX8000 Favorite menu commands.
Table F. Favorite Menu Commands
CommandDescription
Add to FavoritesOpens the Add to Favorites dialog box, where you create a favorite and store the favorite to a specified
folder.
Organize FavoritesOpens the Organize Favorites dialog box, where you can do the following:
•Create a folders
•Rename folders
•Move favorites to a specific folder
•Delete a favorite or favorite folder
Help Menu
The following table describes the DX8000 Help menu commands.
Table G. DX8000 Help Menu Commands
CommandDescription
DX8000 HelpOpens the DX8000 Help system.
AboutProvides model and version information for the DX8000 application.
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DX8000 TOOLBAR
This section describes the DX8000 toolbar. The following table describes the DX8000 toolbar buttons.
Table H. DX8000 Toolbar Buttons
ButtonNameDescription
LiveEnters the display mode and opens the DX8000 main window, where live and playback video is displayed:
•Live Mode: Allows all users to view live video.
•Playback Mode: Allows users with Standard User access and higher to play back recorded video.
SearchEnters the Search mode and opens the search window, providing access to search features. Users with
Standard User access and higher are allowed to search video data using specific criteria.
SetupEnters the setup mode and opens the Setup dialog box to the Camera page (default view), and allows access
to the other pages. Users with Power User access and higher are allowed to set up the features and options
for the DVR.
ExportEnters the export mode, where you configure the export options and parameters.
PrintEnters the print mode, where you print the selected video image.
Single DivisionDisplays one camera.
4 DivisionDisplays four cameras at a time (quad display).
9 DivisionDisplays nine cameras at a time.
16 DivisionDisplays 16 cameras at a time.
25 DivisionDisplays 25 images. Each DVR accommodates up to 16 cameras. You can display images from the local and
remote DX8000 DVRs.
36 DivisionDisplays 36 images. Each DVR accommodates up to 16 cameras. You can display images from the local and
remote DX8000 DVRs.
6, 10, 13 DivisionDisplays images as follows:
•6 Division (1+5): One larger and five smaller images
•10 Division (2+8): Two larger and eight smaller images
•13 Division (1+12: One larger and 12 smaller images
Cycle ViewsTurns window cycling on and off. Automatically cycles through each view panel ensuring all cameras get
displayed. Group permission to change the dwell time is assigned by the Administrator to the following
groups: Restricted User Group, Standard User Group, and Power User Group. For information on cycle views
setup, refer to Automatically Cycling Through View Windows on page 29.
Full ScreenSelects a full-window view. The application window is expanded to occupy the entire monitor screen. Click
the right mouse button to exit full-screen view.
External MonitorOpens the external monitor drop-down menu. For more information, refer to External Monitor Setup on
page 191.
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DISPLAYING THE DX8000 WINDOW FROM A PAGE
To display the DX8000 main window from a Setup dialog page:
On the DX8000 toolbar, click Live.
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATING MODES
The DX8000 Series DVR has four primary operating modes: Live, Playback, Search, and Setup. Each operating mode is accessed by clicking its
corresponding button on the toolbar.
The following table describes the DX8000 operating modes.
Table I. Operating Modes
IconModeDescription
LiveEnters the display mode and opens the DX8000 main window, where live and playback video is displayed:
•Live Mode: Allows all users to view live video.
•Playback Mode: Allows users with Standard User access and higher are allowed to play back recorded
video.
SearchEnters the Search mode and opens the search window, providing access to search features. Users with
Standard User access and higher are allowed to search video data using specific criteria.
SetupEnters the setup mode and opens the Setup dialog box to the Camera setup page (default view), and allows
access to the other setup pages. Users with Power User access and higher are allowed to set up the features
and options for the DVR.
SWITCHING BETWEEN STANDARD AND EXTENDED PANEL VIEWS
The DX8000 features a viewing area that can be expanded to fill a larger portion of the main window. Extended view expands the viewable
panel containing camera panes but hides the timeline, PTZ, digital zoom, and playback controls. To use the timeline, PTZ, digital zoom, and
playback controls, you must take the DX8000 out of extended view.
To switch back and forth between standard and extended view:
From the DX8000 menu bar, choose View > Extended View.
UNDERSTANDING VIEW PANES AND PANELS
This section describes the DX8000 viewing area. The viewing area is organized into panes and panels, much like a window contains panes.
Video from each camera is displayed in its own viewing pane.
This section includes the following topics:
•Working with View Pane and Panel on page 26
•Configuring View Panels on page 27
•Navigating View Panels on page 27
WORKING WITH VIEW PANE AND PANEL
The DX8000 displays video from each camera in its own viewing pane.
•View pane: A view pane is a division of a view panel. Each view pane contains only a single camera channel. Up to 36 view panes can fit
in a single view panel.
•View panel: A view panel is made up of the entire DX8000 viewing area. View panels are divided into multiple panes. Each panel can
display from one to 36 individual cameras.
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The following figure illustrates how the DX8000 viewing area is structured.
Figure 3. View Panes and Panel for 4-Division Display
The following table describes the view pane and panel as shown in the figure above.
Table J. View Panes Panel
ItemDescription
Shows a view pane for a for division display.
Shows the view panel, which contains view panes.
CONFIGURING VIEW PANELS
The DX8000 can display up to 36 cameras simultaneously in a single panel.
To select a view panel division:
1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click .
2. On the DX8000 toolbar, click a view panel division button.
For information on the view division buttons, refer to DX8000 Toolbar on page 25.
NAVIGATING VIEW PANELS
This section describes how to move between the DX8000 view panes and panels. This section includes the following topics:
•Navigating Between View Panels on page 27
•Expanding and Collapsing View Pane on page 29
•Manually Cycling Through Hidden View Panels on page 29
•Automatically Cycling Through View Windows on page 29
Navigating Between View Panels
The DX8000 allows you to monitor up to 36 channels: each channel is assigned to 1 pane within the view panel. If the 36-division display format
is selected, all 36 panes occupy one panel. However, for single, 4-division, 9-division, 16-division, and 25-division display formats, the DX8000
displays the panes in multiple panels. In this case, to view all of the panes, you must cycle through multiple panels to display hidden panels.
•Channel: As pertains to video, one DX8000 camera port (input). The term channel is sometimes used interchangeably with camera.
•Camera: One external video device, such as a Spectra III™, that provides input video to the DX8000 DVR.
For example, if you select the single-division display format, 1 channel (video pane) fills the entire panel.
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•The pane and panel represent the same amount of viewing area.
•In this case, there will be an additional 31 hidden panels (1 pane = 1 panel) available to cycle through.
Similarly, if you select the 4-division display format:
•Four panes (one camera/channel per pane) are displayed in the panel.
•In this case, 7 hidden panels (four cameras/channels per panel, which equals 4 x 7 = 28 panels), remain to be displayed.
The following figure shows how the DX8000 cycles through view panels, depending on the display format.
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Figure 4. Example of Single, 4, 9, and 16 Division View Panels
The following table describes how the DX8000 view panes and panels are organized.
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Table K. How View Panels are Organized
Display TypeGrouping
Number of
View Panes
Number of
View Panels
Single1/32132
4 Division1/848
9 Division1/494
16 Division1/2162
25 Division1/2252
36 Division1/1361
6, 10, 13 Division:
•1+5 Division1/666
•2+8 Division1/4104
•1+12 Division1/4134
Pressing one of the view panel division buttons sets the number of visible channels displayed in the panel. The following figure illustrates the
view panel identifier.
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Figure 5. View Panel Identifier
The following table describes how the DX8000 view panes and panels shown in Figure 4 are organized.
Table L. View Panes and Panel
ItemDescription
Indicates the panel number being viewed.
Indicates how many pane are displayed per panel.
Expanding and Collapsing View Pane
To expand a view pane to fill the entire panel:
Double-click a view pane.
The view fills the entire view panel.
To collapse a view pane:
Double-click the expanded view pane.
The view pane returns to its default size.
Manually Cycling Through Hidden View Panels
To manually cycle through hidden view panels:
On the DX8000 toolbar, click one of the panel division buttons repeatedly.
The view sequences through the view panels.
For example for a 4 Division display format, if you click repeatedly, the DX8000 cycles through each of the eight available view panels.
Automatically Cycling Through View Windows
The DX8000 provides an automatic cycle feature that when selected, automatically cycles through each view panel ensuring all cameras get
displayed. Group permission to change the dwell time is assigned by the Administrator to the following groups: Restricted User Group, Standard
User Group, and Power User Group.
This section describes how to configure the DX8000 to automatically cycle through camera views and includes the following sections:
•Starting an Automatic Cycle View Mode on page 30
•Stopping an Automatic Cycle View Sequence on page 30
•Selecting User Groups to Set the Cycle View Dwell Time on page 30
•Selecting the Cycle View Dwell Time on page 30
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Starting an Automatic Cycle View Mode
To start the automatic cycle view mode:
On the DX8000 toolbar, click Cycle Views.
The Cycle Views icon turns blue, indicating that the DX8000 is in the automatic cycle view mode. The system will cycle through each
panel, displaying each pane for the configured cycle view dwell time.
For example, if you, click , the automatic cycle view process starts.
Stopping an Automatic Cycle View Sequence
To stop the automatic cycle view mode:
On the DX8000 toolbar, click Cycle Views.
The DX8000 stops the automatic cycle view mode.
Selecting User Groups to Set the Cycle View Dwell Time
The DX8000 allows the Administrator to control which user group can change the cycle view dwell time. In this case, anyone that belongs to a
selected user group can change the cycle view dwell time.
To select a user group to have permission to change the cycle view dwell time:
1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click .
2. From the DX8000 menu bar, choose View > Cycle Views Setup > Dwell time change.
3. From the Dwell time change submenu, choose a user group.
Selecting the Cycle View Dwell Time
To configure the cycle period:
1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click .
2. From the DX8000 menu bar, choose View > Cycle Views Setup > Dwell time.
3. From the Dwell time submenu, choose a time period.
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