7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider
than the other. A grounding plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult your electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at the plug, convenience receptacle, and the point
where it exits from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a
cart is used, use caution when using the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as when the power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, the apparatus does not operate normally, or the apparatus has been
dropped.
14. Apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be
placed on the apparatus.
15. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
16. Installation should be done only by qualified personnel and conform to all local codes.
17. Use only installation methods and materials capable of supporting four times the maximum specified load.
The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do
not perform any servicing other that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. Dispose of
used batteries according to the instructions provided by the battery manufacturer.
Only use replacement parts recommended by Pelco.
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DESCRIPTION
This manual provides instructions for operating your DX9100VS viewstation, which is your interface with the DX9000 and
DX9100 digital video recorders. The viewstation offers many functions, including the following:
•Simultaneous viewing of live or recorded video can be seen from as many as four cameras.
•Live video can be marked for later review by the user or via motion detection.
•A scan feature allows the user to search recorded video for movement of a specific object.
•Video files can be saved in MPEG format to a compact disk, hard drive, or anywhere on the network.
•A current video frame can be printed on a standard PC printer.
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GETTING STARTED
The viewstation is already connected to the recorder and ready to operate. All you have to do is turn it on, log in, and then drag
and drop cameras into the four windows to begin viewing video.
The recording schedule and who can operate the viewstation should have been set up during the installation process. If you
want to change the recording schedule or change the users who are authorized to use this viewstation, refer to the sections on
Camera Recording Properties
1.Turn the system on.
NOTE: Make sure you turn on the recorder first, and then the viewstation.
The system powers up and logs on automatically to the network. After a few seconds, the DX9100 viewstation dialog box
appears automatically. If the log-in dialog box does not appear, double-click the DX9100 viewstation icon on your desktop.
and
Defining Users.
Figure 1. Log-In Dialog Box
2.Enter your “User name” and Password.
3.Click Login. The main window appears. Refer to Figure 2.
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Main Toolbar
Cameras Section
Video Windows
Sherlock Section
Date and Time
Figure 2. DX9100 Main Window
Main Toolbar: The toolbar consists of seven operation buttons.
Displays the cameras that are defined in the system by server or by name.
Displays the latest events that have occurred in the system by camera or by time. You can define and view new
event queries.
Unlocks locked video files. You can also view videos that have been locked.
Scans recorded video for movement or disappearance of a specific object.
Sets camera properties and defines users. This button is available only to system administrators and operators
with a Level 1 authorization. System administrators and Level 1 operators can set camera properties, but only
system administrators can define users.
Accesses online help.
Exits the application.
Video Windows: Each of the four video windows displays a live or playback video.
Cameras Section: This is the default section. The Events and Lock sections also appear here.
Sherlock Section: This section appears when you click Sherlock. It allows you to search for motion detection, including the
disappearance of objects, during playback video.
Date and Time: The current date and time is displayed.
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VIEWING LIVE VIDE0
You can view up to four different live videos on a DX9100 viewstation at the same time.
1.Click .
2.Click to expand the server and show all of the cameras.
Figure 3. Live Video Cameras Section
NOTE: You can right-click a camera to see its properties.
3.Click
4.Drag and drop a camera into one of the windows.
NOTE: You can also click to select a window. It displays four drop-down buttons. Each button has a blue square that
shows the window that will play the video. For example, this button will play the video in the top left window.
5.Click while viewing live video if you want a bigger view.
6.Click
to view live video.
to return to four windows.
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Title Bar
Play Bar
Figure 4. Video Window
Title Bar
Moves to the previous video in memory that was displayed in this window.
Shows the current camera name and site. Displays a drop-down box of the last 10 videos shown.
The most recent video is at the bottom of the list.
Moves to the next video in memory that was displayed in this window.
Appears on the title bar if the video is live.
Switches the video to a larger screen.
Play Bar
Closes the video window.
Rewinds video 1 minute.
Switches to the load video dialog box.
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VIEWING RECORDED VIDEO
You can view up to four different playback (recorded) videos on a DX9100 viewstation at the same time.
1.Click .
2.Click to expand the server and show all of the cameras.
Figure 5. Recorded Video Cameras Section
NOTE: You can right-click a camera to see its properties.
3.Click
4.Drag and drop a camera into one of the windows.
NOTE: You can also click
that shows the window that will play the video. For example, this button will play the video in the top left window.
Time Box: Displays the time of the playback video.
Date Box: Displays the date of the video. You can enter a new date or select a new date from the drop-down calendar.
Zoom Out: Zooms out on the event bar to a maximum of one week.
Zoom In: Zooms in on the event bar to a minimum of one minute.
Event Bar: Displays events.
Time Slider: Moves the time and date forward or backward.
Event Box: Displays the current event types for the video. You can select or clear events from the drop-down box. All events
to view playback video.
Time Box
Date Box
Time Slider
are selected by default.
to select a window. It displays four drop-down buttons. Each button has a blue square
Zoom Out
Zoom In
Event Bar
Event Box
Figure 6. Load Video Dialog Box
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5.Select a date and time.
6.Click Playback.
7.Click
while viewing recorded video if you want a bigger view.
8.Click to return to four windows.
Title Bar
Play Bar
Figure 7. Video Window
Title Bar
Moves to the previous video in memory that was displayed in this window.
Shows the current camera name and site. Displays a drop-down box of the last 10 videos shown.
The most recent video is at the bottom of the list.
Moves to the next video in memory that was displayed in this window.
Displays the date and time on the title bar if the video is recorded.
Switches the video to a larger screen.
Play Bar
Pauses the video. This button is not available when viewing live video.
Closes the video window.
Rewinds video 10 seconds.
Rewinds video one second. This button is not available when viewing live video.
Forwards video one second. This button is not available when viewing live video.
Forwards video 10 seconds. This button is not available when viewing live video.
Switches to live video. This button is not available when viewing live video.
Switches to the load video dialog box.
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VIEWING EVENTS
Events are videos of specific occurrences that have been marked for your review. There are six types of events that can be
identified in the DX9100 viewstation. Each event type is assigned a star with a specific color for easy identification on the time
slider.
Event TypeStar ColorDescription
External Input 1SilverAn event imported into the DX9100 system from external devices, such as
External Input 2GoldAn event imported into the DX9100 system from external devices, such as
ManualBlackAn event marked manually by the user.
Video Motion DetectionRedAn event marked automatically by the DVMD system when the DVMD
No Signal DetectionBlueAn event marked automatically when there is no signal from the camera
Signal DetectionLight GreenAn event marked automatically when the signal from the camera is
There are three ways to view events:
•Using the time slider
•Doing a query
•Choosing from the latest events
Table A. Event Types
alarm units or access control systems.
alarm units or access control systems.
recognizes movement in the predefined area(s).
due to a failure. This event appears only once when the camera fails.
reidentified. This event appears only once when the camera is reidentified.
USING THE TIME SLIDER
1.Click .
2.Click to view playback video.
3.Click an event (star) on the time slider. The time box and date box show the time and date of the event.
4.Click Playback.
5.Click
6.Click
while viewing the video if you want a bigger view.
to return to four windows.
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PERFORMING A QUERY
1.Click .
2.Click
3.Select the query parameters.
NOTE: By default, the query includes all events, cameras, and dates and times.
.
Figure 8. Events Section
Figure 9. Main Query Window
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SELECTED TIME RANGE
You can select three different date and time periods:
•Quick: Perform a quick search within the last x hours or x days.
•Continuous: Search for events over a specified period.
•Daily: Search for events every day during the specified dates, between the specified times. For example, search for
events every day in the month of January between 20:00 and 22:00.
Quick
1.Clear the “No time limits” checkbox.
2.Select the Quick radio button.
3.Select the number of days/hours from the “In the last” field.
4.Select days or hours.
Figure 10. Quick Time Range
Continuous
1.Clear the “No time limits” checkbox.
2.Select the Continuous radio button.
3.Select the start date/time and the end date/time. The default is the current date and time.
Figure 11. Continuous Time Range
Daily
1.Clear the “No time limits” checkbox.
2.Select the Daily radio button.
3.Select the start date and end date and the time period.
Figure 12. Daily Time Range
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SELECTED EVENTS
To specify the event types to be included in the query:
1.Clear the “All events” checkbox.
2.Select the events you want to include in the query.
Figure 13. Events Query
SELECTED CAMERAS
To specify the cameras to be included in the query:
1.Clear the “All cameras” checkbox.
2.Click the + next to the server name to view the server’s cameras.
3.Double-click the server name to add all cameras to a query or double-click the camera to add a single camera to a query.
4.Click
to remove all cameras or select a camera and click to remove a single camera.
Figure 14. Cameras Query
EVENT DATA
The Extra Information box is used to add information that is received from external systems.
To search by event data:
1.Select the “Extra Information” checkbox.
2.Enter the information in the field.
Figure 15. Event Data
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RUNNING THE QUERY
1.Click Preview.
The number of events found appears at the bottom of the Preview Window. The events are arranged in descending order by
server with the latest event at the top of the list. Up to 2,000 events can be displayed. The star color shows the event type.
2.Click the By Camera tab or By Time tab to view the results by camera or by time.
3.Click OK. The events are transferred to the Events Section and the Query Window closes.
CHOOSING FROM THE LATEST EVENTS
The Events Section shows latest events and query results.
1.Click .
2.Select “Latest events.”
3.Select one of the events from the list that appears. An event that has happened in the last 60 seconds plays live video
when dragged into one of the four video windows.
Figure 16. Preview Window
Figure 17. Events Section
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