Speco NVRP41TB, NVRWP41TB, NVRWP42TB, NVRWP4P1TB, NVRWP4P2TB User Manual

July 2012

NVRP4

User’s Manual

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Package Content ....................................................................................................................... 1

1.2 Front Panel ................................................................................................................................ 2

1.3 Back Panel ................................................................................................................................. 2

1.4 Setting Up the NVR Unit ............................................................................................................ 4

1.4.1 Connecting Devices .............................................................................................................. 4

1.4.1.1 Clamping the power cord ................................................................................................... 5

1.4.2 Connecting the Audio, Sensor and Relay Device .................................................................. 6

Chapter 2 Operating the NVR unit ................................................................................................... 7

2.1 First Time Using the NVR Unit ................................................................................................... 7

2.1.1 Using the Virtual Keyboard .................................................................................................... 8

2.2 Familiarizing Yourself with the Buttons in Preview Mode ............................................................ 9

2.2.1 Setting Up and Using the Emap .......................................................................................... 11

2.2.1.1 To Set Up the Emap ........................................................................................................ 11

2.2.1.2 To Use the Emap ............................................................................................................. 11

2.2.2 Familiarizing Yourself with the Buttons in PTZ Camera Controller ....................................... 12

2.2.2.1 Setup the IP PTZ Camera ............................................................................................... 13

2.2.3 Using Event Log Viewer ...................................................................................................... 14

2.3 Familiarizing Yourself with the Buttons in Playback Mode ........................................................ 15

2.3.1 To Segment and Save the Desired Portion of the Recorded Video ...................................... 17

2.3.2 To Bookmark a Video Section ............................................................................................. 18

2.3.3 Using the Event Search ....................................................................................................... 19

Chapter 3 Customizing the NVR System ...................................................................................... 20

3.1 System Setup .......................................................................................................................... 20

3.2 Camera Setup .......................................................................................................................... 25

3.2.1 To Setup the IP Camera ...................................................................................................... 25

3.2.2 To Setup Camera from the Remote NVR ............................................................................. 29

3.3 Recording Setup ...................................................................................................................... 30

3.4 Network Setup ......................................................................................................................... 32

3.5 Schedule Setting ...................................................................................................................... 35

3.6 Backup Setup .......................................................................................................................... 36

3.6.1 Using QPlayer to Playback Backup Video ........................................................................... 37

3.6.2 To Segment and Save the Desired Portion of the Recorded Video ...................................... 40

3.6.3 Using the Visual Search ................................................................ ...................................... 40

3.6.4 To Search Using the Event Search ...................................................................................... 41

3.6.5 To Search Using the Intelligent Search ................................................................................ 42

3.7 Sensor Setting ......................................................................................................................... 43

3.8 Relay Setting ........................................................................................................................... 44

3.9 Alarm Setting ................................ ................................................................ ........................... 45

3.10 User Setup ............................................................................................................................... 49

Chapter 4 Using the USB Playback Console ................................................................................ 51

4.1 Recommended system requirements ....................................................................................... 51

4.2 Installing the USB Playback Console ....................................................................................... 51

4.3 Running the USB Playback Console ........................................................................................ 52

4.3.1 To Segment and Save the Desired Portion of the Recorded Video ...................................... 54

4.3.2 Playback NVR Recorded File from Hard Disk ..................................................................... 55

4.3.3 Playback Backup File(*.dvr) ................................................................................................ 56

4.3.4 To Backup Recorded File .................................................................................................... 57

Chapter 5 Using the Remote Programs ........................................................................................ 58

5.1 Familiarizing the Buttons in PCViewer...................................................................................... 59

5.1.1 PCViewer Screen ................................................................................................................ 59

5.1.2 PCViewer Control Panel ...................................................................................................... 60

5.1.3 Playback Mode Control Panel ............................................................................................. 62

5.1.4 To Setup Remote System Setting ........................................................................................ 64

5.1.4.1 System Setting ................................................................................................................ 64

5.1.4.2 Camera Setting ............................................................................................................... 65

5.1.4.3 Record Setting ................................................................................................................ 68

5.1.4.4 Network Setting ............................................................................................................... 70

5.1.4.5 Alarm Setting ................................................................................................................... 72

5.2 Familiarizing Yourself with the Buttons in Remote Console ...................................................... 76

5.2.1 To Setup Remote Console Setting....................................................................................... 77

5.2.2 Familiarizing Yourself with the Buttons in PTZ Camera Controller ....................................... 78

5.3 Using the Remote Playback ..................................................................................................... 79

5.3.1 Familiarizing Yourself with the Buttons in Local Playback .................................................... 80

5.3.1.1 To Cut and Save the Wanted Portion of the Recorded Video ........................................... 82

5.3.2 Familiarizing Yourself with the Buttons in RealTime Playback ............................................. 83

5.3.3 Familiarizing Yourself with the Buttons in Download and Playback ..................................... 85

Chapter 6 Using Mobile Device to Access NVR Server ................................................................ 86

6.1 Using PDAViewer to Access NVR Server ................................................................................. 86

6.1.1 To install PDAViewer thru ActiveSync .................................................................................. 86

6.1.2 To install PDAViewer from the Internet ................................................................................ 86

6.1.3 To Use the PDAViewer ........................................................................................................ 87

6.1.4 To Playback in PDAViewer .................................................................................................. 88

6.2 Using JavaViewer to Access NVR Server ................................................................................ 89

6.2.1 To install JavaViewer from the NVR Server ......................................................................... 89

6.2.2 To Use the JavaViewer ........................................................................................................ 90

6.3 Using iPhone to Access Remote NVR Server .......................................................................... 91

6.3.1 Download the SpecoPC Application .................................................................................... 91

6.3.1.1 Download through the PC ............................................................................................... 91

6.3.1.2 Using iPhone to Download .............................................................................................. 92

6.3.2 Using the SpecoPC Application ........................................................................................... 92

6.3.3 To Preview the Live Video on iPhone .................................................................................. 96

6.3.4 Using the SpecoPC to Palyback on iPhone ......................................................................... 99

Chapter 7 Web Tools .................................................................................................................... 102

7.1 Remote Setup ........................................................................................................................ 102

7.1.1 To Add NVR server ............................................................................................................ 102

7.1.2 To Setup Remote System Setting ...................................................................................... 103

7.2 Remote Backup ..................................................................................................................... 104

7.2.1 To back up the recoded data from the NVR server: ........................................................... 104

Appendix A Registering Domain Name ........................................................................................... 107

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(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(1) NVRP4 unit

(2) Software CD (User Manual included)

(3) Quick User Guide

(4) USB optical mouse

(5) Power Cord

(6) Power Adapter

(7) Clamp(see Chapter 1.4.2.1 for installation)

(8) Warranty card

If there is any damage, shortage or inappropriate item in the package contents, please contact your local dealer

Chapter 1 Introduction

NVRP4 brings you the new version of pure NVR. With Compact size, it provides 4 channel video and audio inputs. Shattering marketing limitation by supporting full range of IP camera from all major manufactures worldwide and accepting H.264, MPEG4 and MJPEG video streaming format.

1.1 Package Content

Name

Function

(1) NVR Power LED

Light when the unit is power on

(2) HDD LED

Indicate the hard disk running state. Light when the HDD is running (Read/Write)

(3) IR Sensor

Receive signal from the remote control to operate the unit

(4) USB 2.0 Port

For flash drive/DVD-ROM connection

(5) Network 1 Indicator

Indicate the status of network 1(Port LAN 1)

(6) Network 2 Indicator

Indicate the status of network 2(Port LAN 2)

Name

Function

(1) 2* USB 2.0 ports

For USB keyboard, mouse, and other USB devices connection.

(2) VGA Out

Output the video signal to a CRT or LCD monitor

(3) Audio In/Out

- Audio In: Input the audio signal from audio input device such as microphone

- Audio Out: Output the audio signal to a audio out device such as speaker

The audio input/output device has its own power supply is necessary.

(4) Sensor In

Support 4 sensor devices

(5) Alarm Out

Support 1 relay device (Relay: 1A @ 125V AC/30V DC)

(6) e-SATA port

For connecting external RAID

(7) Gigabit LAN 1 port

- LAN connection only but default assign as a DHCP service port. User also can

connect the IP camera through the Ethernet cable.

- LAN 1 supports Static and DHCP mode.

(8) Gigabit LAN 2 port

- To connect the switch of your network for internet connection, remote accessing,

and connection of IP camera.

- LAN 2 support Static, DHCP, and PPPOE mode.

(9) Power button

Press it to power on the NVR unit.

To shutdown the fan, please disconnect the power cord cable from NVR unit.

(10) 12V DC

Power cable connection

1.2 Front Panel

1.3 Back Panel

Name

Function

(11) Clamp hole

For clamp plug-in to clamp the power cord(see Chapter 1.4.1.1)

(12) Lock hole

For locking the NVR unit to avoid NVR unit been taken.

Both two LAN ports can be connecting with IP camera and remote accessing.

To complete shutdown (power off NVR unit and fan) the NVR unit, please disconnect the power cord

cable from NVR unit.

1.4 Setting Up the NVR Unit

1.4.1 Connecting Devices

The back panel of the NVR unit, user can connect the 4 sensor devices, 1 alarm device, audio input/output device and an external HDD storage device. Through the two Gigabit LAN ports can balance the network bandwidth for IP camera connection and remote accessing. The USB ports can connect the mouse and keyboard for more easily to operate NVR server.

Follow the illustration below to make the connection:

Clamp

Power cord

1.4.1.1 Clamping the power cord

User can use the clamp that included in package content to clamp the power cord that prevents external force to slide the power cord.

Pin #

Definition

Audio input signal

Audio Ground signal

Audio output signal

Audio Ground signal

Pin #

Definition

Sensor 1 signal

Sensor 1 Ground signal

Sensor 2 signal

Sensor 2 Ground signal

Sensor 3 signal

Sensor 3 Ground signal

Sensor 4 signal

Sensor 4 Ground signal

Relay signal

1.4.2 Connecting the Audio, Sensor and Relay Device

The Sensor, Alarm, and audio port enable you to connect 4 sensor inputs, 1 relay outputs, and 1 audio in and 1 audio out device. Just connect the external sensor, relay, and audio in/out device pin directly to the pinhole.

Check the table below and locate which pinhole is assigned to sensor input, relay output, and audio in/out.

The signal from the sensor (i.e., infrared sensors, smoke detectors, proximity sensors, door sensors, etc.) is being transmitted to the unit and this triggers the system to respond and send signal to relay device (i.e., alarm, telephone etc).

Audio in and out pinhole:

Sensor and Alarm pinhole:

Chapter 2 Operating the NVR unit

2.1 First Time Using the NVR Unit

1. Connect the mouse to the USB port located at front panel of the NVR unit.

2. Using the mouse and virtual keyboard (see also Chapter 2.1.1) to operate the NVR system.

3. Power on the NVR unit.

4. For security purpose, the NVR system would require you to enter User ID and Password before it can be accessed. (If this is the first time, enter the default ID [

admin

] and password [

admin

]).

Preview UI

5. Formatting the hard disk.

a. Click b. Click c. Select the hard disk from device list and select d. Click e. When formatting is done, click OK.

6. Setup the date and time in order to have correct recording time and date.

a. Click b. In c. Select the date and adjust the time, and then, click OK.

7. Connect the IP camera.

a. Click b. Select camera channel and type of camera – IP Camera c. And then, enable the camera d. Click IP e. Enable f. Enter g. Enter ID and h. Click OK.

Setup System

Format

Setup

Time

Setup

IP address

and enter the password

→

button to start formatting

and enter the password

section, click

→

Setting

Protocol

password

Add

Setting

Camera

, and then, select

of IP camera.

URL

if IP camera’s access authority is required.

Format type

button of

System Time

protocol, mode, video format

, and

channel

of IP camera.

i. To connect another IP camera, follow the above steps.

2.1.1 Using the Virtual Keyboard

User can use the Virtual Keyboard when the keyboard is not available. Just click or right-click screen to call out the virtual keyboard. For uppercase, click

button. To exit, click

Caps

Esc

Name

Function

(1) Exit

Call up the Logout dialog box.

In the logout dialog box, you may do the following:

- Reboot: To restart the NVR system. It is required to enter the password

- Power OFF: To shutdown the NVR system.

- Login: Using different ID to login to NVR system.

- Cancel: To close the logout dialog.

(2) Split Screen Mode

Select from 2 different split screen types to view all the cameras or one camera on a single screen. It also allows you to switch and view different camera number. When user is in single screen mode, user can right-click and drag a square on the area you want to enlarge the view. Right-click on the screen again will return to the normal view.

(3) Record

Start/stop video recording.

(4) EMap

Display the map in each area, and the location of camera/ sensor/ relay and the warning (see also Chapter 2.2.1).

(5) Network

Enable/disable remote system access. This feature allows you to access NVR server from a remote location via internet connection. The default is disabled.

(6) Setup

Configure the system settings. (see also Chapter 3)

(7) PTZ

To call out the PTZ control panel(see also Chapter 2.2.2)

(8) Preview

Switch to Preview mode. This allows you to view live camera display.

(9) Playback

Switch to Playback mode. This allows you to view the recorded video file. (see also

Chapter 2.3).

(10) Status bar

Display the recoding date, time and hard disk space of NVR unit.

2.2

Familiarizing Yourself with the Buttons in Preview Mode

Name

Function

(11) Camera ID

Show the number of cameras that are being viewed. When you are in single screen mode, click the camera ID number to switch and view other camera.

(12) Snapshot

Capture and save the screen shot in *.jpg format.

(13) Event log

Show the record of activities that take place in the system. (see also Chapter 2.2.3)

(14) AutoScan

Start/Stop video screen cycle switch.

(15) Full screen

View in full screen. To return, press the right button of the mouse or ESC on the keyboard or click the arrow icon.

Click to exit from

full screen mode

When you switch to full screen in multiple-screen mode, Left click to toggle to only display one of the video in the multiple-screen mode or all.

(16) Alarm

Alert and display warning information.

(17) Virtual Keyboard

If the keyboard is not available, you may use the virtual keyboard.

2.2.1 Setting Up and Using the Emap

E-Map can hold up to 8 maps in *.jpg format. You may locate the camera, sensor and relay on the map.

2.2.1.1 To Set Up the Emap

1. Click Emap.

2. When the Emap screen appears, click the area number (1 to 8 buttons) on where you want to insert

the map.

3. Click Load Map to insert the map. When the open dialog box appears, locate and select the map and

click Open.

4. When the inserted map appears on the Emap screen, click Edit. You may now drag the camera,

sensor, and relay icons to its place on the map. Icons on the map can be relocated anywhere. If you are going to locate the icon on the map to other area, you need to drag the icon to the black pane at the bottom of the Emap screen and then switch to the area on where you want to locate the icon. To bring all the icons back to the black pane at the bottom of the Emap screen, click Reset Icon.

5. When you are done, click Save button to save the new setting. To exit Emap screen, click Close.

2.2.1.2 To Use the Emap

1. Click E-map.

2. In the Emap screen, click the camera icon to switch on the area where the camera is located on the

map and to display the video at the upper right corner of the Emap screen. At the lower right corner of the Emap screen, it lists all the warning message.

3. To view different Emap, click Emap number button (1 ~ 8).

4. Click Close to exit Emap screen.

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(11)

(3)(4)(5)(6)

(7)

(8)

(9) (10)

Name

Function

(1) Setup

Configure PTZ cameras.(see also Chapter 2.2.2.1)

(2 Close

Exit PTZ camera controller.

(3) AutoPan

Operate the PTZ cameras automatically based on the selected camera group preset position number.

(4) Focus +/-

Adjust the focus manually to produce clear image.

(5) Zoom +/-

Zoom in and out the image.

(6) Direction buttons

Adjust and position the focal point of the PTZ camera.

(7) Camera ID pane

Display the PTZ camera number that is being operated.

(8) Save Camera

preset position

Save the PTZ camera preset position number. Select the camera and click the preset position number and save it.

(9) Camera lens

speed controller

Adjust the moving speed of the PTZ camera lens.

(10) Camera preset

position number

Move the PTZ camera to the preset point.

(11) Group AutoPan

Select to automatically operate PTZ camera in group.

2.2.2

Familiarizing Yourself with the Buttons in PTZ Camera Controller

2.2.2.1 Setup the IP PTZ Camera

When IP PTZ camera has successful connected with the NVR system, user can use the PTZ function directly without any configuration. To make connection of IP PTZ camera, please refer to Chapter 3.2.1.

In PTZ camera panel, user can setup the preset position of the camera. The number of preset positions are depend on the IP PTZ camera that user has connected. For example: A brand of IP PTZ camera only supports 4 preset positions. Therefore, user only can setup 4 preset positions on the NVR system. User can refer to the user’s manual of the IP PTZ camera to make sure the number of the preset positions has supported.

Please follow the below steps to configure the preset position.

1. On Preview UI, select the channel that is an IP PTZ camera connection.

2. Click PTZ button from Preview UI and PTZ control panel will show up.

3. In the PTZ control panel, using the arrow button to adjust the position of IP PTZ camera.

4. And then, click Setup (see also Chapter 2.2.2). The Preset Settings window will show.

5. Select the Preset Number to assign a number for the PTZ camera current position. And then, click Save to save the setting.

6. Set the DwellTime for how long the PTZ camera stays in that position before it moves to the next one.

7. Repeat step 3 to 6, if you want to save another preset position.

8. Restore AutoPan Time: set a time period for restoring auto path function after the PTZ camera has been moved manually. Mark the check box and set the time period in second.

9. Click OK to complete the setting.

2.2.3 Using Event Log Viewer

Show the record of activities that take place in the system.

1. Click the Event Log button on NVR system main interface. The Event log viewer window will show up.

2. Select the Date to view.

3. To filter the records, select and click the select button to display Event, System, Operation, Network

or All.

4. Use the scroll button to go next, previous, first, or last page ( , , , )of event list.

5. To find event log by keyword, enter keyword in Find Text column and click Search.

6. The events list which display on the screen can be saved as text file format. To save the events list,

click Save button.

Name

Function

(1) Split Screen

Mode

Select from 2 different split screen type to playback the recorded video file of all the camera or one camera on a single screen. When user is in single screen mode, user can right-click and drag a square on the area you want to enlarge the view. Right-click on the screen again will return to the normal view.

(2) Progress bar

Show the progress of the file being played. You may move the bar to seek at any location of the track.

(3) Hour Buttons

Select and click to playback the recorded video file on the specific time frame.

The Hour buttons represent the time in 24-hour clock. The blue bar on top of the hour button indicates that there is a recorded video file on that period of time. While the red bar indicates that you are currently viewing the recorded video file.

(4) Playback

Control Buttons

From left to right order:

Begin: Move at the beginning of the recorded video file. Previous: Go back to the previous frame. Slower: Play the recorded video file at the reduce speed from 64x, 32x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 2x,

1x, 1/2x, 1/4x.

Rewind: Wind back the recorded video file. Pause: Briefly stop playing the recorded video file. Play: Play the recorded video file. Faster: Play the recorded video file at the speed of 2X, 4X, 8X, 16x, 32x, or 64x. Next: Go to the next frame. End: Go to the end of the recorded video file.

2.3

Familiarizing Yourself with the Buttons in Playback Mode

To switch in Playback mode, click Playback button at the lower right corner of Preview mode user interface.

Name

Function

(5) Date

Select the date on the calendar and the time from 00 to 23 to where to start playing the recorded video file.

The numbers from 00 to 23 represent the time in 24-hour clock. The numbers from 01 to 04 represent the camera ID. The blue colored column indicates that there is a recorded video file on that period of time. While the red colored column indicates on where to start playing the recorded video file.

(6) Preview

Switch to Preview mode.

(7) Playback

Switch to Playback mode to view the recorded video file.

(8) Status bar

Display the recorded date, time and play speed.

(9) Camera ID

Show the number of cameras that are being viewed. When you are in single screen mode, click the camera ID number to switch and view other camera.

(10) Export

Export includes Snapshot, Output Video Clip, and Backup function.

 Snapshot: Capture and save the screen shot in *.jpg format.  Output Video Clip: Save the segmented file in *.dvr format to external USB storage

device (see also Chapter 2.3.1).

 Backup: Save the playback file to external USB device or external DVD burner.

(11) Segment

Keep a portion of the recorded video (see also Chapter 2.3.1).

(12) Full screen

View in full screen. To return, press the right button of the mouse or ESC on the keyboard or click the arrow icon.

Click to exit from

full screen mode

When you switch to full screen in multiple-screen mode, Left click to toggle to only display one of the video in the multiple-screen mode or all.

(13) Event log

Show the record of activities that take place in the system. To filter the records, select and click the option button to only display Event, System, Operation, Network or All.

(14) Bookmark

Mark a reference point when reviewing the recorded video file to which you may return for later reference (see also Chapter 2.3.2).

Name

Function

(15) Find Next

Search for the next event or changes in the motion detector frame. You can use this when you are using Event Search function.

(16) Event Search

Search from the recorded activities that were recorded in event log (i.e., Sensor, Motion, Video Loss)(see also Chapter 2.3.3)

2.3.1 To Segment and Save the Desired Portion of the Recorded

Video

1. Use the Playback Control buttons or drag the bar on the playback progress bar and pause on where you want to start the cut. Then, click Segment to set the begin mark.

2. Use the Playback Control buttons or drag the bar on the playback progress bar and pause on where you want to end the cut. Then, click Segment to set the end mark. To cancel segmentation or set the segment marks from the start, click Segment button again.

3. Click Export > Output Video Clip button to save the wanted portion.

4. In the Output Video Clip dialog box, locate on where user wants to save the file, type the filename, and select the video format and click Save to save the video segment.

2.3.2 To Bookmark a Video Section

1. Click Bookmark button

2. In the Bookmark dialog box, you may do the following:

- Add to create the new reference mark in the bookmark list. In Bookmark Editor window, enter the name or a short description in Mark column for this bookmark.

- Edit to change the mark description.

- Delete to remove the selected reference mark in the list.

- Delete All to remove all the reference marks in the list.

- Exit to close Bookmark dialog box.

3. Select and click one in the bookmark list to review the file.

The NVR system will set the date of End Time at 3 days later of Begin Time automatically. If event data are less than 3 days, the NVR system will set End Time at current date. Time of End Time is adjustable.

2.3.3 Using the Event Search

1. Click on the video screen on where you want to search.

2. Click Event Search. The Event Search Setting dialog box would appear on the screen.

3. In the Event Search Setting dialog box, check the type of condition you want to search. Then, click to start searching. The video search would stop at the frame that matches the condition. To keep on searching click

4. You may also set to search and list all the result. Set the Begin Time and End Time. Set the Searching Interval time for during the interval time if system has found same event and will not list out. Then, click OK to start searching.

Find Next

( ) button.

5. When the Event list appear, click and select the item you want to view.

(1)

(2) (3) (4)

(5)

(6)

(8)

(9)

(10)

(11)

(7)

Chapter 3 Customizing the NVR System

In the Preview screen mode, click button to customize your NVR. Enter the ID and password to authenticate(Default ID is When the NVR configuration setup selection appears, select and click the buttons you want to change the setting.

admin

3.1 System Setup

and password is

admin

In the System Setting dialog box, click OK to accept the new settings, click Cancel to exit without saving.

(1) Storage Path

Set the HDD on where to save the data. In case you have more than one storage device, the system automatically saves the data to the next storage device. To insert another storage device, click Add and select the storage path. To remove the selected path, click Delete.

If the hard disk is the first time for NVR system, please format the hard disk before starting to use it. To format the hard disk, click Add and select the hard disk and Format in Disk Management window, and then, click Format button.

(2) Delete recorded data after If you want the system to automatically erase the data after a certain days, enable the Delete recorded

data after check box and enter the number of days in Days text box. (3) Delete event and alarm log after

If you want the system to automatically erase the event and alarm log after a certain days, enable the

Delete event and alarm log after check box and enter the number of days in Days text box. (4) Overwrite Enable

When there is not enough free space to record one hour data, the system automatically replaces the oldest data.

(5) Language

Customize the system to display the tool tips and dialogs based on the selected language. Default language is in English.

(6) Configuration

Backup a copy of all the settings and allows you to regain the same settings back. To save the current settings, click Export. To replace the settings with the one you have saved, click Import.

Import UI Export UI

(7) Touch Monitor

When NVR server is connected with touch monitor, user needs to adjust touch monitor in order to work normally.

1. Connect the touch monitor with NVR server.

2. Turn on the NVR server and touch monitor power.

3. Select Setup → System → Touch Monitor → Adjust.

4. The adjusting window will show up.

5. Click + one by one to complete the adjustment.

6. To disconnect touch monitor, click Disconnect button first, and then, turn off the power of touch

monitor and remove the connection between NVR server and touch monitor.

(8) Miscellaneous

Playback mode: Select the mode of playback the video.

– Select date and time: Select the date and time which user wants to playback. – Play the last file: Automatically playback the video from the last hour

– Instant Playback: Automatically playback the video which has just recorded

Date Format

Select the date format which wants to display in select date and time playback mode

Auto Scan Period

Set the time gap of the Auto Scan function from 3 to 10 seconds. This automatically switches to the next video in cycle depending on the set time gap.

(9) Login

Enable the conditions in Login section you want the system to automatically carry out.

- Auto Login after system boot up Execute the NVR when the operating system is started.

- Auto Record after system boot up Automatically start video recording when the NVR is executed.

- Auto start Network after system boot up

Automatically start network connection when the NVR is executed.

- Default user

Automatically log in to the selected default user when the NVR is executed.

(10) Date and Time Setting

 System Date and Time: Adjust the NVR system time and date. Click Setting button to select the

month, date, hour, and minute.

 Daylight Saving: Mark Daylight saving check box to enable daylight saving function. And then,

select the Start Date/Time and End Date/Time by click Setting button.

 Daylight Bias: Assign a time that it is for daylight saving time offset in your time zone. For example:

if the time zone is in U.S. Eastern, the time offset is 1 hour.

(11) Firmware

 Product Version Update: Upgrading the firmware of NVR system.

1. Click Update button, a Firmware Upgrade window will show up.

2. Save the firmware on root directory of USB disk. And then, plug USB disk into NVR unit.

3. Select the USB disk if there is more than one USB disk from drop down list. The NVR unit will auto detects the firmware. The current firmware version will show in Current firmware version and the new firmware version will show in New firmware version.

4. Click OK to start upgrading.

 IPCam Module Update: Upgrading the firmware of IP camera.

1. Click Update button, a IPCam Module Firmware Upgrade window will show up.

2. Save the firmware on root directory of USB disk. And then, plug USB disk into NVR unit.

3. Select the USB disk if there is more than one USB disk from drop down list. The NVR unit will auto detects the firmware. The current firmware version will show in Current IP Cam Module version and the new firmware version will show in New IP Cam Module version.

4. Click OK to start upgrading.

3.2 Camera Setup

Click Default will back to the factory default value.

3.2.1 To Setup the IP Camera

(1) Camera Icons Select the camera number you want to view. To enable/disable all cameras, click ALL check box. (2) Enable

Set to enable/disable the selected camera. When there is no video source on the camera, we suggest disabling it so that the system won’t detect it as video loss error.

(3) Input Select the camera type as IP Camera. (4) Camera

- Display Enable/disable to show the video. Even if the video of the selected camera is hidden you can still record the video and preview it in playback mode.

- Enable Audio Enable/disable audio of the camera.

- Name Change the camera name

- Description Add a short comment

(5) IP Camera Information

- Use IP Camera Motion: Mark to enable the motion detected function if the IP camera has

supported. Once this function has enabled, the motion detection will based on the IP camera has supported.

To setup IP camera and display current IP camera information.

IP Setting: Click IP setting to add the IP camera.

The selection and adjustment items may vary by the camera supported.

1. Click the radio button of Protocol to start setup IP camera.

2. Select the Protocol, Model, Video Format, and Channel of the IP camera.

3. Enter IP address and connecting port in IP Camera Site column.

4. Also, user can enter URL of IP camera instead of IP address.

5. If the IP camera has authority request, please enable Authentication and enter ID and

Password.

6. Click OK to connect with the IP camera.

Detail: To adjust IP camera parameters, click Detail. Click Default will back to the factory default

value.

User can select Video size, Frame rate, Bitrate mode and Quality of camera. Also, user can adjust

Bright, Contrast, Hue, Saturation, and I/O Control of the camera.

I/O Control: Setup the sensor and relay that is embedded on the IP camera.

 Sensor Setting

1. Click Sensor button.

2. Click the drop-down list and select the sensor ID number.

3. Enter sensor name in Name column

4. The system automatically detects the camera and input relates information. In the Content section, enter sensor Description.

5. In the test section, click Test to check the sensor status. Red is high and Green is low.

6. Click OK to exit and accept the setting and Cancel to exit without saving the setting.

 Relay Setting

1. Click Relay button.

2. Click the drop-down list and select the relay ID number.

3. Enter relay name in Name column

4. The system automatically detects the camera and input relates information. In the Content section, enter relay Description.

5. In the test section, click Test to check the relay status. Red is high and Green is low.

6. Click OK to exit and accept the setting and Cancel to exit without saving the setting.

3.2.2 To Setup Camera from the Remote NVR

User can add the camera from another NVR through the network.

(1) Camera Icons Select the camera number you want to view. To enable/disable all cameras, click ALL check box. (2) Enable

Set to enable/disable the selected camera. When there is no video source on the camera, we suggest disabling it so that the system won’t detect it as video loss error.

(3) Input Select the camera type as Remote NVR. (4) Camera

- Display Enable/disable to show the video. Even if the video of the selected camera is hidden you can still record the video and preview it in playback mode.

- Enable Audio Enable/disable audio of the camera.

- Name Change the camera name

- Description Add a short comment

- IP Enter the IP address of the camera

- Port The port for connection

- User ID Enter the user id that for connecting authority

- Password

Enter the password that is for connecting authority

- Channel Select the channel of connected camera

- Connect Click to connect the camera when all configurations are set.

3.3 Recording Setup

(1) Camera Icons

Select the camera number you want to set the recording setting. To select all the cameras, enable the ALL check box. To select more than one camera, Right click on the camera icon. To select one camera only, Left click on the camera icon. The camera icon turns purple when it is selected.

(2) Recording Mode

The horizontal blocks from 00 to 23 represent the time in 24-hour clock and the vertical block 1 to 7 represent the day in the week block (Sunday to Saturday). To record in full 24 hours and 7 days a week, select the recording mode and click the  button. If you want to only record at a particular time or day, click Schedule button and select the Recording Mode , and then click on the time or day blocks.

When the system starts recording a red triangle mark would appear at the upper left corner of the screen. The recording modes are listed below:

- Always Recording Record the video from the selected camera and save it to the designated storage device

- Motion Recording Start recording the video from the selected camera only when the system detects movement. Once a motion is detected, the system automatically saves the previous frames and stop based on the Start Record Prior and Stop Record After settings.

- Smart Recording

Automatically switch to recorded at the maximum frame rate setting once a motion is detected and if there is no motion, it records at the minimum frame rate setting.

- No Recording The system won’t do any recording.

(3) Motion Detection

Adjust the sensitivity of the motion detection. The higher the value, the finer the sensitivity is detected. When it detects a motion, a green triangle mark would appear at the upper left corner of the screen.

- The default IP of the NVR server is 192.168.1.155 for LAN1 (lower LAN port in the back of the NVR) and

192.168.2.155 for LAN2 (upper LAN port in the back of the NVR).

- LAN1 and LAN 2 both support Static, DHCP, or PPOE mode.

- We recommend setting LAN 1 as a default gateway.

- 2 LAN ports cannot set in same LAN segment; it will cause the network connection failure.

- When only using port LAN2, please set IP address of port LAN 1 in different LAN segment from port

LAN 2.

3.4 Network Setup

Click Default will back to the factory default value.

(1) Server Name

Assign a name for the NVR unit. Alphabet letters and numbers only.

(2) Transmitting Cameras

Select and click on the camera number in the Transmitting Camera section you want to make it accessible via internet using WebViewer, Remote Console, CMPC,PDA Viewer and JavaViewer (still image). To select all the cameras, enable the ALL check box.

(3) Main Configuration

Set the NVR IP address and Remote Console Port. You need this when accessing NVR server from the remote location via internet. The NVR system supports dual LANs; therefore, user can select the Server IP from the drop-down list and click setting to configure the detail. The dual LAN ports can balance network bandwidth to avoid the network traffic congestion.

User only can setup one gateway for the NVR system. We do recommend setting the LAN 1 as default gateway and set the DDNS function within LAN 1 as well.



Using the following IP address:

parameters in

Assign a constant IP address which a real IP address gives from ISP to NVR system.

IP:

Mask:

addresses. Enter the subnet mask of the IP address which user has assigned to NVR system.

Gateway:

address

IP information

It is a bitmask used to identify the sub network and how many bits provide room for host

A network device acts as a passageway to internet. Enter the network gateway IP

Assigns an IP address for the NVR system. Fill in the IP related

section.



Obtain an IP automatically (DHCP):



PPPOE:

Ethernet frames. It is used mainly with ADSL services. If your network is using ADSL service connecting to internet, and then, select PPPOE mode. Enter your ISP for PPPOE connecting authority.



DDNS:

for translating domain names into Internet addresses. Users can register their own domain name on

http://ddns.specoddns.net

(4) Remote Upgrade Configuration

A port is using for the remote firmware upgrade through network.

Domain Name Server translates domain names (such as www.abb.com.tw) to IP

DNS:

addresses. Enter the IP address of DNS if it is available.

MAC Address:

for identification. User don’t need to fill in, it will generated by system automatically.

Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet is a network protocol for encapsulating PPP frames in

DDNS(Dynamic Domain Name Service) is a data query service mainly used on the Internet

DDNS Server Name

Displays the DDNS server.

DVR Name

Enter the domain name (ex. NVRP4) that user wants to register in

to confirm. Then, the NVR system will connect to DDNS server that list in DDNS Server Name

column and register the domain name. If domain name registration is successful, no message will show up. User also can go to web site http://specoddns.net/ddns/query.asp to check the domain name registration status.

Web Server Port

Fill in the port that connects to DDNS server. Default is 100.

EZ-DDNS

Click

EZ-DDNS

with other registered domain name. User can use the domain name that is provided by NVR system or think your own.

An identifier hardware address of NVR unit that is assigned by the manufacturer

Assign the IP address by local DHCP server to NVR system.

User ID

. (See Appendix A)

button to get a domain name that is provided by NVR system and will not repeat

and

Password

DVR Name

that is given by

column and click

(5) WebViewer Configuration

Activate Enable Anonymous Login to remotely access the NVR server without the need of password. Fill in the WebViewer PORT for remote accessing connection.

(6) Network Time Synchronization

Adjust the NVR system time same as network time server. Fill in the Time Server IP address or domain name and select the Time Zone. User can enable Automatic Synchronize at to set automatic synchronize time on a daily basis. Or, user can click Synchronize Time Right Now to adjust time right away.

(7) Other Configuration

- Enable White List

An access permit list for the remote accessing of NVR server. Enter the IP address and click Add. Or, enter a range of IP address and click Add. To delete the IP from the list, select the IP and click Delete button. To reset the input, click Clear button.

- Network Bandwidth Limit

By Channel: Set the network bandwidth by each channel. All: Set the total network bandwidth consumption limit.

3.5 Schedule Setting

Schedule to record, enable network, reboot and disable alarm of all the cameras either weekly or one time. The number from 00 to 23 represent the time in 24-hour clock. The left most column display the days in a week.

To Set the Schedule Setting:

1. Select the date in the calendar. Use and buttons to shift the calendar to the left or right.

2. Select the condition you want to schedule in the drop down list.

- Record Activate all the cameras to start video recording at the set time based on the Recording setting

- Enable Network Activate NVR remote system to access at the set time. After the appointed time, the Network function will be disabled. If the Network function is already enabled, the Network function will not be disabled when the appointed time has ended.

- Reboot

Restart the PC at the appointed time.

- Disable Alarm

Deactivate the alarm at the set time temporarily.

3. Set the schedule as weekly or one time. Click  to make a selection.

4. Click on the blocks to set the schedule or click All to select all. To un-select the specific schedule blocks, click the Remove and click blocks to un-select. To store the setting, click Save. To remove the settings, click Clear.

5. To end Schedule Setting, click OK to exit and accept the setting and Cancel to exit without saving the setting.

3.6 Backup Setup

In the Backup Setting dialog box, the number from 00 to 23 represent the time in 24-hour clock. The numbers from 01 to 04 represent the camera number. When you back up the file, you may find Qplayer application included in the backup folder. To run the Qplayer application, click Oplayer.exe in back folder. (see also Chapter 3.7.1)

1. Select the date of the recorded file in the calendar you want to backup. Use and buttons to

shift the calendar to the left or right.

2. In the table above, click on the blue block to select the recorded file or click camera (01~04) or time

(00~23) to select the whole row or column. The blue block turns red when it is selected. The block that appears in white doesn’t have data. If you want to set the specific time, right-click on the selected block. Then, set the time to start and end.

3. Check the space need for backup next to the calendar. Click Rescan Device to calculate the space

for backup.

– Require Space: Show the total size of the backup file. – Free Space: Show the available storage space

4. If you do

check box.

5. Select the backup device – USB disk or DVD-ROM device.

6. NVR system will give

7. Click

Backup Now

want to keep the recorded file in the storage folder, enable

NOT

Folder Name

button to start archiving the selected file.

automatically.

Delete files after Backup

Name

Function

(1) Exit

To close the application

(2) Split Screen

Mode

Select from 1 and 4-split screen type to playback the recorded video file.

- If there are only 4 cameras, when user select the 8,9,13,and 16-spilt screen mode, only 4 channels

have video display and rest of channels will be black screen.

- To zoom in an area on the screen, Right click and Drag a square on the area you want to enlarge.

(3) Progress bar

Show the progress of the file being played. You may move the bar to seek at any location of the track.

(4) Hour Buttons

Select and click to playback the recorded video file on the specific time frame.

(5) Playback

Control Buttons

Begin: Move at the beginning of the recorded video file. Previous: Go back to the previous frame. Slower: Play the recorded video file at the speed of 1/2X, 1/4X, 1/8X, 1/16X, or 1/32X. Rewind: Wind back the recorded video file. Pause: Briefly stop playing the recorded video file. Play: Play the recorded video file. Faster: Play the recorded video file at the speed of 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, or 32x. Next: Go to the next frame. End: Go to the end of the recorded video file.

3.6.1 Using QPlayer to Playback Backup Video

You can playback the backup files using QPlayer applications on the PC. When you back up the recorded file, QPlayer applications are automatically included in the backup folder. With QPlayer, it is the same as in Playback mode and supports different split screen types to view all the video at the same time. The only difference is that there are no Preview and Playback buttons.

To run the application, go to backup folder and double-click Qplayer .exe to run the QPlayer.

Name

Function

(6) Archive

Select the date on the calendar and the time from 00 to 23 to where to start playing the recorded video file.

– Day Light Saving: the playback calendar will show the available video records during

day light saving time period.

– OPEN FILE: user can open the recorded file from other storage location on hard disk. – Channel 01~16/Channel 17~32: Click it to switch between channel group 01~16 and

channel 17~32 on calendar if NVR server supports more than 16 channels.

(7) Status bar

Display the recorded date, time and play speed.

(8) Camera ID

Show the number of cameras that are being viewed. When you are in single screen mode, click the camera ID number to switch and view other camera.

(9) Language

Customize the system to display the tool tips and dialogs based on the selected language. By default the language is in English.

(10) Export

Export includes Snapshot, Print, and Output Video Clip function.

Snapshot: Capture and save the screen shot either in *.jpg format. Print: Print the screen shot. Output Video Clip: Save the segmented file in *.dvr, *.avi, or *.mpg format.

(11) Segment

Keep a portion of the recorded video (see also Chapter 3.6.2).

Name

Function

(12) Full screen

View in full screen mode. To return, press the right button of the mouse or ESC on the keyboard or click the arrow icon.

Click to exit from

full screen mode

When you switch to full screen in multiple-screen mode, Left click to toggle to only display one of the video in the multiple-screen mode or all.

(13) Event Log

When backup, the NVR system will include event logs. User can view the record of activities that take place in the system. To filter the records, select and click the option button to only display Event, System, Operation, Network or POS.

(14) Visual Search

Search from a specific camera by Date, Hour, Minute, 10 Seconds and Second. (See also

Chapter 3.6.3)

(15) Find Next

Search for the next event or changes in the motion detector frame. You can use this when you are using Intelligent Search or Event Search function.

(16) Event Search

Search from the recorded activities that were recorded in event log (i.e., Sensor, Motion, Video Loss). (See also Chapter 3.6.4)

(17) Intelligent

Search the changes in the motion detector frame (See also Chapter 3.6.5).

(18) Audio

Enable/disable volume

(19) De-interlace

To enhance the video quality. Set the de-interlace mode to #1, if you are capturing motionless picture and #2, if it captures lots of movement.

3.6.2 To Segment and Save the Desired Portion of the Recorded

Video

1. Use the Playback Control buttons or drag the bar on the playback progress bar and pause on where

you want to start the cut. Then, click Segment to set the begin mark.

2. Use the Playback Control buttons or drag the bar on the playback progress bar and pause on where

you want to end the cut. Then, click Segment to set the end mark. To cancel segmentation, click Segment button again.

3. Click Export > Output Video Clip button to save the wanted portion.

4. In the Save As dialog box, locate on where user wants to save the file, type the filename, and select

the video format.

3.6.3 Using the Visual Search

1. Click Visual Search.

2. In the Visual Search Setting dialog box, select the Camera number and the date. Then click OK.

3. When a series of frames appear by date, click on the frame to display another series of frames and

search by every Hour of that date, every Minutes of that hour, 10 Seconds, 3 Seconds, and every Second of that minute. Using and to go next and last page of time page. To go back last time selection (hour, minute, or second), click . To close event search, click .

3.6.4 To Search Using the Event Search

1. Click on the video screen on where you want to search.

2. Click Event Search. The Event Search text (red) would appear at the lower left corner of the screen.

3. In the Event Search Setting dialog box, check the type of condition you want to search. The video

search would stop at the frame that matches the condition. To keep on searching click ( ).

4. You may also set to search and list all the result. In the Search Duration section, set the Begin Time

and End Time. Set the Searching Interval time that system won’t list out the same events in a period of time that user has setup. Then, click OK to start searching.

Find Next

5. When the Event list appear, click and select the item you want to view.

3.6.5 To Search Using the Intelligent Search

1. Click on the video screen on where you want to search.

2. Click Intelligent Search. The Intelligent Search text (red) would appear at the lower left corner of the screen. When the Intelligent Search Setting dialog box and motion detector frame appear, you may adjust the

sensitivity bar and the motion detector frame size and location. To set motion detector frame size and location, left click and drag on the screen. Then, click OK to start searching. The video search would stop at the frame that matches the condition. To keep on searching click may also set to search and list all the result. Just check the set the same events in a period of time that user has setup. Then, click

Begin Time

and

End Time

. Set the

Searching Interval

box. In the

List

time that system won’t list out the

to start searching.

Find Next

Search Duration

( ). You

section,

3.7 Sensor Setting

The I/O device must be installed to use this function.

1. The system automatically detects the I/O device that has connected with NVR system and display on the drop-down list column. Click the drop-down list and select the sensor that user wants to configure.

2. Enter sensor name in Name column.

3. In the Content section, enter Description of sensor.

4. In the test section, click Test to check the sensor status. Red is high and Green is low.

5. Click OK to exit and accept the setting and Cancel to exit without saving the setting.

3.8 Relay Setting

The I/O device must be installed to use this function.

1. The system automatically detects the I/O device that has connected with NVR system and display on

the drop-down list column.

2. Enter sensor name in Name column.

3. In the Content section, enter Description of relay.

4. In the test section, click Test to trigger relay. Red is high and Green is low.

5. Click OK to exit and accept the setting and Cancel to exit without saving the setting.

3.9 Alarm Setting

In the Alarm Setting dialog box, click Add to insert and set new alarm setting, click Delete to remove the selected alarm setting, click OK to exit and save the setting, Cancel to exit without saving. Click Default will back to factory default value.

1. Click Add to insert and set a new alarm setting. Click the items in the (8) Alarm Setting List if you want to modify the alarm setting.

2. In (1) No./Name/Description enter alarm name and description. Alarm No. will be created by NVR system.

3. In (2) Enable Time, the number from 00 to 23 represent the time in 24-hour clock. Select the time and click the block you want to activate or deactivate the alarm function. When it is deactivated the color of the block turns white.

4. In (3) Conditions, you can set “Trigger if any” to activate if it falls to one of the conditions or “Trigger if all” to activate if it falls to all conditions.

5. In (4) Camera section, select and click on the camera number (01 to 04) in Motion Detected and Video Loss to set the condition for the system to alarm.

6. In (5) Sensor, select and click on the sensor number to set the condition for the system to alarm. If the

sensor normal status is high, set the sensor condition to low.

- IP Camera Sensor: To adjust sensor high/low that is connected on the IP camera.

- Enable/disable the Abnormal Event check box, to set the condition of the event for system to

alarm.

 Reboot: when the NVR system reboot without abnormal condition, the system will send out

the alarm message.

 Abnormal Reboot: when the NVR system reboot in irregular condition, the system will send

out the alarm message.

 Recording is switched off: when the recording has been stopped, the system will send out

the alarm message.

 Network is switched off: when the network connection of NVR system is lost, the system

will send out the alarm message.

 Hard Disk failed: when the hard disk doesn’t work normally, the system will send out the

alarm message.

- Continue trigger duration: Set a time period that when sensor has been trigger and stay in the same status for that period, then the alarm will be sent out.

7. In (6) Alarm Reset, click the camera number to set the reset condition of alarm. Once alarm is reset, all alarm action will stop at the moment. If the sensor normal status is high, set the alarm reset condition to low.

8. In (7) Action, you may now set the alarm action for the system to perform when the alarm condition is activated.

- Launch E-Map: Display mini E-map screen.

- Enlarge Camera View

Switch to only display video in Preview mode from where the alarm is activated. a. Select the camera from drop down list to specify which camera video to be enlarged on screen

when the alarm is triggered.

b. Retrieve time: set the waiting duration before system switching back to original Preview mode. If

the retrieve time is un-mark, the alarm video will keep enlarging until user switch back to Preview mode manually. The retrieve time range is 0~ 600 seconds.

(1)

(2)

- Relay Output

Set to enable/disable the relay operation when the alarm is activated and to extend additional time in second before it stops the relay operation.

1. Next to the Relay Output check box, click Detail.

2. In the Alarm Relay dialog box, select from the available relay list and in the ON column, set to enable/disable the relay operation when the alarm is activated.

3. In the Retrieve time check box, you may enable/disable to extend the relay operation time and set the duration in second.

4. Click OK to exit and accept the setting and Cancel to exit without saving the setting.

- IP Camera Relay Set to enable/disable the relay operation when the alarm is activated.

- Play Warning Sound Play alarm sound.

- Send E-mail Send an electronic text message. Next to the Send Email check box, click Detail. In the E-mail Setting dialog box, click OK to exit and save the setting and Cancel to exit without saving the setting.

(1) Mail Server

Enter the SMTP Server and port. If your e-mail system requires user identification, enable Authentication check box and enter ID and Password.

(2) Mail

Fill the mailing information.

From: Enter the sender e-mail address. To and CC: Enter the recipient email address and separate it with comma or a semicolon (;). Subject: Enter the message title. Message: Type the message.

- Start Recording

Record the video from the selected camera.

1. Next to the Start Recording check box, click Detail.

2. In the Alarm Recording Setting dialog box, select the camera to enable/disable video recording. Enable All to select all cameras.

3. In the Frame Rate selection, select As Setting to record the number of frames based on the Recording Setting.

4. In the Start Record prior text box, mark and set the number in second for the program to begin recording after the alarm has been trigger. The time range is 1~10 seconds.

5. In the Stop Record after text box, mark and set the number in second for the program to continue recording after the alarm has ended. The time range is 1~999 seconds. If user doesn’t mark and set the time, the alarm recording will continue recording until alarm is reset.

6. Click OK to accept the new settings and Cancel to exit without saving.

- Send to CMS (Central Management System) Enable/disable the selected camera to send video to CMS when the alarm is activated.

Next to the Send to CMS check box, click Detail. In the CMS Setting, select the camera to enable/disable sending the video to CMS. Enable All to select all cameras. Then, click OK to accept the new settings and Cancel to exit without saving.

3.10 User Setup

Only administrator level authority can access User Setting. The maximum user accounts are 32. In the User Setting dialog box, click Add to insert a new user, Delete to remove the selected user, Edit to modify the user control right, OK to exit and accept the setting, and Cancel to exit without saving the setting.

To Add a User Account:

1. In the User Setting dialog box, click Add.

2. Select and fill in the following information.

(1) Authorization level

Select the status of the user.

(2) Control Right

Enable the items that would allow the user to access.

(3) Web Viewer

Enable/disable Web Viewer control right that allow the user to operate from a remote location using internet explorer.

- Remote Console Allow the user to remote modify NVR system setting.

- Remote LogViewer Allow the user to view the event log from remote site.

- IP Camera Enable/disable user to add new IP camera when using the Web Viewer.

- Remote Access Time Enable Infinite check box to access NVR without time limit. If you want to set time limit, enter the number of minutes in Minute text box.

(4) Visible Camera

Select the camera number that would allow the user to access or view. To select all the cameras, enable the ALL check box.

(5) Time Span

Set the user account a specific time period that user only can use given account to login NVR program in that specific period. Mark Enable check box and select the Activation Date and

Expiry Date.

(6) Name

Enter the user name.

Description

Enter the user description.

Password

Enter the user password.

Confirm Password

Enter the same user password for confirmation.

Chapter 4 Using the USB Playback Console

4.1 Recommended system requirements

Pentium®4 2.4GHZ or above

Windows®2000/ XP/ Vista/ 7 DDR 256 MB Graphic function must support DirectDraw Audio card or built-in Speaker 1 available USB2.0 port

4.2 Installing the USB Playback Console

To install the USB Playback Console:

1. Place Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. When the installation main screen appears, click

Install USB Playback Console and then follow the on screen instructions

2. Select the language you prefer

3. Click OK to install the application

4. Click Exit to close the installation main screen.

5. You may now connect the external USB enclosure that has recorded files HD inside to the PC. Also,

user can install the hard disk that contains recorded files inside the PC.

Name

Function

(1) Split Screen Mode

Select from different screen view to playback the recorded video file of the entire camera or one camera on screen. If NVR server only supports 4 channels, the channel screen 5~16 will be no video display.

(2) Exit

To close the application.

(3) Progress bar

Show the progress of the file being played. You may move the bar to seek at any location of the track.

(4) Hour Buttons

Select and click to playback the recorded video file on the specific time frame. The Hour button will be available when file source is

Backup File(.dvr)

and backup file

is open by

date

(5) Playback Control

button

From left to right order:

Begin:

Move at the beginning of the recorded video file.

Go back to the previous frame by frame.

Slower:

Play the recorded video file at the speed of 1/2x, 1/4x, 1/8x, 1/16x, or

1/32x.

Rewind:

Wind back the recorded video file.

Pause:

Briefly stop playing the recorded video file.

Play:

Play the recorded video file.

4.3 Running the USB Playback Console

To run the application, click the icon on the PC desktop. The USB Playback Console UI will be difference according to the source of file (

DVR Recorded File(HD)

Backup File(.dvr))

Name

Function

(5) Playback Control

button

Faster:

Play the recorded video file at the speed of 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, or 32x.

Go to the next frame by frame.

End:

Go to the end of the recorded video file.

(6) Archive

To select the video file source for playing.

- DVR Recorded File (HD): To playback the recorded video from the hard disk which was recording video on the NVR system. (see aslo Chapter 4.3.2)

- Backup File(.dvr): The file is backup and save in *.dvr file format. (see also

Chapter 4.3.3)

- Backup File (.avf): The file is backup and save to external USB storage device in *.avf format. Select the file source folder and click OK to playback (NVRP4 doesn’t support *.avf file format).

(7) Status bar

Display the recorded date, time and play speed.

(8) Language

To switch language of function tips.

(9) Advanced

Advanced function is including :

 HDD Backup: to call out HDD Backup application. (see also Chapter 4.3.4)  iEnhance: to call out iEnhance application. ( see also Chapter 5)  AVF to AVI: Transferring the AVF file to AVI file format(NVRP4 doesn’t support

this function)

(10) Export

Export includes Snapshot, Print, Output Video Clip, and Export KML function.

 Snapshot: Capture and save the screen shot either in *.jpg or *.bmp format.  Print: Print the screen shot.  Output Video Clip: Save the segmented file in *.dvr, *.mpeg, or *.avi format

(see also Chapter 4.3.1).

(11) Segment

Keep a portion of the recorded video (see also Chapter 4.3.1).

(12) Full screen

Use the entire area of the screen to only display the video. To return, press the right button of the mouse or ESC on the keyboard.

When you switch to full screen in multiple-screen mode, Left click to toggle to only display one of the video in the multiple-screen mode or all.

(13) Camera ID

Show the number of cameras that are being viewed. When you are in single screen mode, click the camera ID number to switch and view other camera. The Camera ID will be available when source file is NVR Recorded File (HD).

(14) Visual Search

Search from a specific camera by Date, Hour, Minute, 10 Seconds and Second(See also Chapter 3.6.3). The Visual Search function will be available when file source is Backup File(.dvr) and file open is by date.

(15) Find Next

Search for the next event or changes in the motion detector frame. You can use this when you are using Intelligent Search or Event Search function. When file source is NVR Recorded File (HD), the Find Next is not available.

(16) Event Search

Search from the recorded activities that were recorded in event log (i.e., Sensor, Motion, Video Loss). (See also Chapter 3.6.4) When file source is DVR Recorded File (HD), the Event Search is not available.

Name

Function

(17) Intelligent Search

Search the changes in the motion detector frame (See also Chapter 3.6.5). When file source is DVR Recorded File (HD), the Intelligent Search is not available.

(18) Sound /Sound bar

Turn on and off the sound Increase and decrease the volume

(19) De-interlace

To enhance the video quality. Set the de-interlace mode to #1, if you are capturing motionless picture and #2, if it captures lots of movement.

4.3.1 To Segment and Save the Desired Portion of the Recorded Video

1. Use the Playback Control buttons or drag the bar on the playback progress bar and pause

on where you want to start the cut. Then, click Segment to set the begin mark.

2. Use the Playback Control buttons or drag the bar on the playback progress bar and pause

on where you want to end the cut. Then, click Segment to set the end mark. To cancel segmentation, click Segment button again.

3. Click Export > Output Video Clip button to save the wanted portion.

4. In the Save As dialog box, locate on where user wants to save the file, type the filename,

and select the video format (*.dvr, *.mpeg, or *.avi).

4.3.2 Playback NVR Recorded File from Hard Disk

1. Please have the hard disk which containing of recorded video data install on your PC or using

external USB enclosure to connect to your PC.

2. Run the USB Playback Console program or click Archive from UPC program UI.

3. Select DVR Recorded File(HD) and click OK.

4. Select the hard disk drive from Select Disk window and click OK.

5. And then, Video Playback Date/Time Selection window appears. Select the date and time and click

OK.

4.3.3 Playback Backup File(*.dvr)

1. Click Open File button.

2. Select Backup File(*.dvr) and click OK.

3. Select to open by date or by file.

4. Open Date: Located the backup file and select the date folder.

5. And then, Playback Date/Time Selection window appears. Select the date and time and click OK.

6. Open File: Located the backup file folder and click OK.

4.3.4 To Backup Recorded File

HDD backup function allows user to backup recorded file from hard disk.

1. Click Advance >> HDD Backup on UPC UI.

2. Select the source hard disk.

3. In Backup date/time selection window, select the date and time. 00-24 represents hours and 01-04

represents channels. Blue block means there has recorded file. Red block means the block has been selected. Click-and-drag can select multiple blocks at once. If user wants to change the backup file location, click Change Folder to select new save location.

4. Click Backup to start backup file.

5. When backup complete, the complete information window will display.

- To have smooth remote frame rate, it’s suggested to connect NVR by selecting WAN (512K/64K) as the Network Type on PCViewer.

- To operate full remote function, please use “Administrator” account to execute IE browser.

Control Panel of PCViewer

Display screen of PCViewer

PCViewer version

Chapter 5 Using the Remote Programs

User can use Microsoft Internet Explorer to access NVR system by entering the IP address. To use this feature, make sure that your PC and NVR server both are connected to the internet and the Network feature is enabled.

Accessing this feature for the first time you will be prompted by your browser to install PCViewX.cab, allow the installation and you should be able to connect and login afterwards.

For Windows XP/Vista/7, click Install when the Internet Explorer - Security Warning dialog box appears. After installing the PCViewX.cab and when connecting to the NVR system, you are required to enter

account ID and password; then, select the type of network. Admin account has the authority to remote setup the NVR system configuration on PCViewer. User account only can preview the video on PCViewer and Remote Console.

After login, the PCViewer interface is displayed.

Name

Function

(1) DirectDraw

Enhance the video quality.

Not all graphic cards can support this function. If you cannot see the screen display correctly or screen is messed, please check with VGA card vendor.

(2) Received file size

Indicate the size of the data being sent per second.

(3) Camera frames

Indicate the number of frames per second.

(4) Record

Start to record the video of the selected camera in AVI format. Directly click screen to select the channel that user wants to record and press Record button.

5.1 Familiarizing the Buttons in PCViewer

5.1.1 PCViewer Screen

Right-clicking on the PCViewer video screen, enables user to start video recording, change video quality, switch camera, enable/disable DirectDraw and view server information.

 Start Recording: To operate the start recording on short-cut menu, the account authority that user

uses to access NVR system needs to be enabled on User setting (see Chapter 5.10).

 Select Camera: Select a camera channel to view.  Enable DirectDraw: Enable/disable DirectDraw function.  Server Information: The server information is shown NVR server’s information, not the PC that user

has to connect with NVR server.

Name

Function

(1) Preview Mode

Switch to preview mode control panel.

(2) Playback Mode

Switch to playback mode control panel(see also Chapter 5.1.3)

(3) Full screen

Use the entire area of the screen to only display the video. To return, Right click the mouse or press ESC on the keyboard.

(4) Snapshot

Capture and save the screen shot in *.bmp format.

(5) Select cameras to

view

Select to the view camera from different server. In Select Camera dialog box, Display column, click to enable/disable viewing the camera. Click Add Server and select the server type between NVR and IP Cam to add. Click Delete Server to delete the selected item. Click Import to load the previous saved list. Click Export to save the list. Click Apply All to change all the camera video quality based on the selected setting.

(5) Select cameras to

view

Click OK to exit.

To add IP Cam, user need to enable IP Camera control right at the User setting of NVR system.

(6) Audio

Enable/disable remote sound.

(7) Remote setup

Change the NVR server settings (see also Chapter 5.1.4).

(8) Remote Emap

Display the NVR server Emap screen.

(9) Remote Console

Initiate Remote Console. The interface is the same as NVR application and allows you to control NVR server (see also Chapter 5.2). Remote Console application can be installed from Software CD, too.

(10) Event Log

Viewer

Display the Event logs, Operation logs, POS logs, System logs, and Network logs.

5.1.2 PCViewer Control Panel

Name

Function

(11) 2-Way Audio

Enable/disable 2-way audio function. This function allows the client and server to talk via internet using MIC.

Make sure your microphone and speakers work before using this function. If the NVR server Talk to web-client setting is disabled, you won’t be able to hear from the other side.

(12) Split screen view

Select from four different split screen types to view all the cameras.

(13) Auto Pan Group

Operate the PTZ cameras automatically based on the selected camera group preset position number.

(14) Camera preset

position number

Move the PTZ camera to the preset point.

(15) Direction

buttons’ moving

speed

Adjust the moving speed of the PTZ camera lens. This speed will apply to the (20) Direction buttons’ moving speed only.

(16) Select PTZ

Choose to enable/disable the PTZ camera. In the Select PTZ dialog box, Select column, click to enable/disable viewing and controlling the PTZ camera. Click OK to exit and save the setting and Cancel to exit without saving the setting.

(17) Atuo Pan

Enable the PTZ cameras automatically based on the selected camera group preset position number.

(18) Zoom +/-

Zoom the image in or out.

(19) Focus +/-

Adjust the focus manually to produce clear image.

(20) Direction Buttons

Adjust and position the focal point of the PTZ camera. The supported direction buttons are depended on the PTZ camera has supported.

The PCViewX.cab. installation is required for first time using PCViewr playback function. The PCViewX.cab installation requirement is appeared when user select Playback function.

Name

Function

(1) Preview Mode

Switch to preview mode control panel

(2) Date

Select the date that user wants to playback. Click   icon can switch month and year. The selected date is highlight with purple color.

(3) Channel

After select the date, please select the channel that user wants to playback or select all channels.

(4) Search button

After selected date and channel, click search button to find the recorded file. The result of search result is displayed below area.

(5) Search result

Display the search result that is searched base on the date and channel user has selected. Select the recorded time file in result table and click play button to playback.

(6) Playback time

progress bar

User can setup the certain time period for playback. The recorded file default is playback in 60 minutes long. User can adjust to the specific time period to playback instead to move the scroll bar while playback.

5.1.3 Playback Mode Control Panel

Name

Function

(7) Play button

After select the file, click it to start playback.

Move to the begin

Move to the end

Time progress

Playback end time

Playback starting time

Current playback information

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5.1.4 To Setup Remote System Setting

The setting here applies to Remote NVR only. Click the selection to configure.

5.1.4.1 System Setting

In the System Setting window, click Update to accept the new settings, click Exit to exit without saving, and click Default to revert back to original factory setting.

(1) Delete recorded data after If you want the system to automatically erase the data after a certain days, enable the Delete recorded data after check box and enter the numbers of days in Days text box. (2) Delete event and alarm log after

If you want the system to automatically erase the event and alarm log files after a certain days, enable the

Delete event and alarm log after check box and enter the numbers of days in Days text box. (3) Overwrite Enable

When there is not enough free space to record one hour data, the system automatically replaces the oldest data.

(4) Miscellaneous

Enable the conditions in Miscellaneous section you want the system to perform.

- Playback Mode Select the mode of playback the video.

 Select date and time: Select the date and time which user wants to playback.  Play the last file: Automatically playback the video from the last hour  Instant Playback: Automatically playback the video which has just recorded

- Date Format

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Select the date format which wants to display in Select date and time playback mode

- Auto Scan Period

Set the time gap of the Auto Scan function from 3 to 10 seconds. This automatically switches to the next video in cycle depending on the set time gap.

(5) Login

Enable the conditions in Login section you want the system to automatically carry out.

- Auto Record after system boot up Automatically start video recording when the NVR is executed.

- Auto start Network after system boot up Automatically connect to network when the NVR is executed.

5.1.4.2 Camera Setting

Select the camera from remote NVR servers to modify settings. In the Camera Setting window, click

Update to save and apply the new settings, click Exit to exit without saving.

IP Camera Setting

(1) Camera Icons

Select the camera number you want to adjust the video setting. To select all the cameras, enable the ALL check box. To select more than one camera, Right click on the camera icon. To select one camera only, Left click on the camera icon. The camera icon turns red when it is selected.

(2) Enable

Set to enable/disable the selected camera. When there is no video source on the camera, we suggest disabling it so that the system won’t detect it as video loss error.

(3) Input

Select the type of camera as IP camera. To modify camera of remote NVR, see Remote NVR Camera

Setting.

(4) Camera

- Display Enable/disable to show the video. Even if the video of the selected camera is hidden you can still record the video and preview it in playback mode.

- Enable Audio Enable/disable audio of the camera.

- Name Change the camera name

- Description Add a short comment

(5) IP Camera Information

Click IP Setting to setup the parameters of the IP camera.

1. Select the Protocol, Model, Video Format, and Channel of the IP camera.

2. Enter IP address and connecting port in IP Camera Site column.

3. Also, user can enter URL of IP camera instead of IP address.

4. If the IP camera has authority request, please enable Authentication and enter ID and Password.

5. Click OK to connect with the IP camera.

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Remote NVR Camera Setting

Select the camera to modify settings. In the Camera Setting window, click Update to save and apply the new settings, click Exit to exit without saving.

(1) Camera Icons Select the camera number you want to view. To enable/disable all cameras, click ALL check box. (2) Enable

Set to enable/disable the selected camera. When there is no video source on the camera, we suggest disabling it so that the system won’t detect it as video loss error.

(3) Input Select the camera type as Remote DVR. For IP camera setting, see IP Camera Setting. (4) Camera

- Display Enable/disable to show the video. Even if the video of the selected camera is hidden you can still record the video and preview it in playback mode.

- Enable Audio Enable/disable audio of the camera.

- Name Change the camera name

- Description Add a short comment

- IP Enter the IP address of the camera

- Port The port for connection

- User ID Enter the user id that for connecting authority

- Password Enter the password that is for connecting authority

- Channel Select the channel of connected camera

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5.1.4.3 Record Setting

In the Recording setup window, click OK to accept the new settings, click Exit to exit without saving, and click Default to revert back to original factory setting.

(1) Camera Icons

(2) Recording Mode

The recording modes are listed below:

- Always Recording

Record the video from the selected camera and save it to the designated storage path

- Motion Recording

Start recording the video from the selected camera only when the system detects movement. Once a motion is detected, the system automatically saves the previous frames and stop based on the Start Record Prior and Stop Record After settings.

- Smart Recording

Automatically switch to recorded at the maximum frame rate setting once a motion is detected and if there is no motion, it records at the minimum frame rate setting.

- No Recording

The system won’t do any recording.

(3) Motion Detection

If user has changed the configuration and cause remote NVR’s IP address has changed, the remote NVR system will disconnect the remote access connection automatically.

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- When user changed IP range in white list setting and it causes the IP address of PC that connected with remote NVR server has been excluded in white list, the remote NVR server will disconnect the connection automatically. Please change the IP address of PC to the IP range in white list and re-connect with remote NVR server.

- Without any IP address/IP range is assigned in White List table, none of IP address/IP range is allowed

to access NVR when White List function is enabled.

5.1.4.4 Network Setting

In the Network Setting dialog box, click Update to accept the new settings, click Exit to exit without saving, and click Default to revert back to original factory setting. For the network service ports that use by NVR server, please see Appendix A.

(1) Server Name

Assign a name for the NVR unit. Alphabet letters and numbers only.

(2) Transmitting Cameras

Select and click on the camera number in the Transmitting Camera section you want to make it accessible via internet using WebViewer, Remote Console, PDA Viewer and JavaViewer (still image). To select all the cameras, enable the ALL check box.

(3) Network Time Synchronization

Adjust the NVR system time same as network time server. Fill in the Time Server IP address or domain name. Select the Time Zone that NVR is located. And then, mark the Automatic Synchronize time to set automatic synchronize time on a daily basis.

(4) Other Configuration

- Enable White List An access permit list for the remote accessing of NVR server. Enter the IP address and click Add. Or, enter a range of IP address and click Add. To delete the IP from the list, select the IP and click Delete button. To reset the input, click Clear button.

- Network Bandwidth Limit

By Channel: Set the network bandwidth by each channel. All: Set the total network bandwidth consumption limit.

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5.1.4.5 Alarm Setting

In the Alarm Setting dialog box, click Add to insert and set new alarm setting, click Delete to remove the selected alarm setting, click Update to save the setting, Exit to exit without saving, and Default to revert back to original factory setting.

1. Click Add to insert and set a new alarm setting. Click the items in the (8) Alarm Setting List if you want to modify the alarm setting.

2. In (1) No./Name/Description enter alarm name and description. Alarm No. will be created by NVR system.

4. In (3) Conditions, you can set “Trigger if any” to activate if it falls to one of the conditions or “Trigger if all” to activate if it falls to all conditions.

5. In (4) Camera section, select and click on the camera number (01 to 04) in Motion Detected and Video Loss to set the condition for the system to alarm.

6. In (5) Sensor, select and click on the sensor number to set the condition for the system to alarm. If the sensor normal status is high, set the sensor condition to low.

- Enable/disable the Abnormal Event check box, to set the condition of the event for system to

alarm.  Reboot: when the NVR system reboot without abnormal condition, the system will send out

the alarm message.

 Abnormal Reboot: when the NVR system reboot in irregular condition, the system will send

out the alarm message.

 Recording is switched off: when the recording has been stopped, the system will send out

the alarm message.

 Network is switched off: when the network connection of NVR system is lost, the system

will send out the alarm message.

 Hard Disk failed: when the hard disk doesn’t work normally, the system will send out the

alarm message.

- Continue trigger duration: Set a time period that when sensor has been trigger and stay in the

same status for that period, then the alarm will be sent out.

8. In (7) Action, you may now set the alarm action for the system to perform when the alarm condition is activated.

- Enlarge Camera View Switch to only display video in Preview mode from where the alarm is activated. a. Select the camera from drop down list to specify which camera video to be enlarged on screen

when the alarm is triggered.

b. Retrieve time: set the waiting duration before system switching back to original Preview mode.

If the retrieve time is un-mark, the alarm video will keep enlarging until user switch back to Preview mode manually. The retrieve time range is 0~ 600 seconds.

- Relay Output Set to enable/disable the relay operation when the alarm is activated and to extend additional time in second before it stops the relay operation.

1. Next to the Relay Output check box, click Detail.

2. In the Alarm Relay dialog box, select from the available relay list and in the ON column, set to

enable/disable the relay operation when the alarm is activated.

3. In the Retrieve time check box, you may enable/disable to extend the relay operation time and

set the duration in second.

4. Click OK to exit and accept the setting and Cancel to exit without saving the setting.

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(1) Mail Server

Enter the SMTP Server and port. If your e-mail system requires user identification, enable Authentication check box and enter ID and Password.

(2) Mail

Fill the mailing information.

From: Enter the sender e-mail address. To and CC: Enter the recipient email address and separate it with comma or a semicolon (;). Subject: Enter the message title. Message: Type the message.

- Start Recording

Record the video from the selected camera.

1. Next to the Start Recording check box, click Detail.

2. In the Alarm Recording Setting dialog box, select the camera to enable/disable video recording. Enable All to select all cameras.

3. In the Frame Rate selection, select As Setting to record the number of frames based on the Recording Setting.

4. In the Start Record prior text box, mark and set the number in second for the program to begin recording after the alarm has been trigger. The time range is 1~10 seconds.

6. Click OK to accept the new settings and Cancel to exit without saving.

- Send to CMS (Central Management System) Enable/disable the selected camera to send video to CMS when the alarm is activated. Next to the Send to CMS check box, click Detail. In the CMS Setting, select the camera to enable/disable sending the video to CMS. Enable All to select all cameras. Then, click OK to accept the new settings and Cancel to exit without saving.

Name

Function

(1) Exit

Close the Remote Console.

(2) Split Screen

Mode

Select from 1, 4, or 7+1 split screen type to playback the recorded video file.

(3) Record

Start/stop video recording.

(4) Network

Enable/disable remote system access. This feature allows you to access NVR server from a remote location via internet connection.

(5) Setup

Configure the Remote Console setting. (see also Chapter 5.2.1)

(6) PTZ

Access PTZ control panel (see also Chapter 5.2.2).

(7) Preview

Switch to Preview/Playback mode. This allows you to view live camera display.

(8) Playback

Switch to Playback mode. This allows you to view the recorded video file. (see also

Chapter 5.3)

(9) Status Bar

Display the current date, time and hard disk free space.

(10) Camera ID

Show the number of cameras that are being viewed. When you are in single screen mode, click the camera ID number to switch and view other camera.

(11) Event Log

Display the Event logs, Operation logs, System logs, and Network logs.

(12) Snapshot

Capture and save the screen shot either in *.jpg or *.bmp format.

(13) Auto Scan

Start/stop video screen cycle switch.

(14) Full screen

Use the entire area of the screen to only display the video. To return, Right click the mouse or press ESC on the keyboard.

(15) Alarm

Alert and display warning info. Administrator and user both can reset the alarm.

(16) Audio button

Enable/disable the sound.

(17) DirectDraw

Enhance the video quality.

Direct Draw function supports for certain VGA card. For more information, please contact your VGA card vendor.

5.2

Familiarizing Yourself with the Buttons in Remote Console

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To add network storage, the Internet storage drive/folder must be mapped as Network Driver in NVR server. To know how to assign or connect to a network drive, please refer to your Windows help file and search “Map Network drive”.

5.2.1 To Setup Remote Console Setting

Click Setup button to call out the System Setting window. Click OK to exit and save the setting and Cancel to exit without saving the setting.

(1) Storage Path

Set the directory on where to save the data. When there is not enough free space to record one hour data, the system automatically replaces the oldest data. In case you have more than one storage path, the system automatically saves the data to the next storage path. By default the data is stored in C:\RemoteData, to insert another storage path, click Add. To remove the selected path, click Delete.

- Enable network storage

Select the Enable network storage check box to send the recorded video in network-attached storage.

(2) Language

Customize the system to display the tool tips and dialogs based on the selected language. By default the language is in English.

(3) Remote Server

Enter the NVR Server IP and Server Port number.

(4) Channel Settings

The numbers from 1 to 4 represent the camera ID. In Transmitting Channels section, enable the camera number to receive the camera signal from the server. In Visible Channels section, enable the camera number to view the camera signal on Remote Console screen. To select all the cameras, enable the ALL check box.

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Name

Function

(1) Close

Exit PTZ camera controller.

(2) Setup

Configure PTZ cameras.

(3) AutoPan

Operate the PTZ cameras automatically based on the selected camera group preset position number.

(4) Focus +/-

Adjust the focus manually to produce clear image.

(5) Zoom +/-

Zoom in and out the image.

(6) Direction buttons

Adjust and position the focal point of the PTZ camera.

(7) Camera ID pane

Display the PTZ camera number that is being operated.

(8) Save Camera

preset position

Save the PTZ camera preset position number. Select the camera and click the preset position number and save it.

(9) Camera lens

speed controller

Adjust the moving speed of the PTZ camera lens.

(10) Camera preset

position number

Move the PTZ camera to the preset point.

(11) Group AutoPan

Select to automatically operate PTZ camera in group.

5.2.2

Familiarizing Yourself with the Buttons in PTZ Camera Controller

5.3 Using the Remote Playback

To use this feature, first you need to select the source of the file. In the Select Playback Mode dialog box, choose Local Playback to open the file that is recorded in the Remote Console, and Remote Playback to open the file that is recorded in the NVR server. When you choose Remote Playback, select RealTime Playback if your internet bandwidth is fast and big enough, otherwise choose Download and Playback.

Click OK to proceed and Cancel to void this operation.

In the Video Playback Date/Time Selection, the number from 00 to 23 represent the time in 24-hour clock. The numbers from 01 to 04 represent the camera number.

To Make a Selection:

1. Select the date in the calendar. Use and buttons to shift the calendar to the left or right.

2. In the table below, click on the blue block to select and open the recorded file. The blue block turns

red when it is selected. The block that appears in white doesn’t have data. You can only select one

block when you choose Download and Playback.

3. Click OK to proceed and Cancel to void this operation.

4. If you select Download Playback and after making the selection, the system divides the selected hour into 16 video thumbnails. In the Time Selection screen, click on the video thumbnail you want to

Name

Function

(1) Split Screen Mode

Select from 1, 4, or 7+1 split screen type to playback the recorded video.

(2) Exit

To close the application

(3) Progress bar

Show the progress of the file being played. You may move the bar to seek at any location of the track.

(4) Hour Buttons

Select and click to playback the recorded video file on the specific time frame.

The Hour buttons represent the time in 24-hour clock. The blue bar on top of the hour button indicates that there is a recorded video file on that period of time. If there is no recorded data within the hour, there will be no color bar on top of the hour button. While the red bar indicates that you are currently viewing the recorded video file.

download (see also Chapter 5.3.3).

5.3.1 Familiarizing Yourself with the Buttons in Local Playback

Name

Function

(5) Playback Control

Buttons

From left to right order:

Begin:

Move at the beginning of the recorded video file.

Go back to the previous frame.

Slower:

Play the recorded video file at the speed of 1/2x, 1/4x, 1/8x, 1/16x, or

1/32x.

Rewind:

Wind back the recorded video file.

Pause:

Briefly stop playing the recorded video file.

Play:

Play the recorded video file.

Faster:

Play the recorded video file at the speed of 2x, 4x, or 8x, 16x or 32x.

Go to the next frame.

End:

Go to the end of the recorded video file.

(6) Archive

Select the date on the calendar and the time from 00 to 23 to where to start playing the recorded video file.

– OPEN FILE: Click to open the recorded file from certain location. – Channel 01~ 16 & Channel 17 ~ 32: Click to switch to different channel group of

playback calendar if the NVR supports more than 16 channels.

– Mark Day Light Saving, the playback calendar will show the available playback

records during day light saving period.

The numbers from 00 to 23 represent the time in 24-hour clock. The numbers from 01 to 04 represent the camera ID. While the red colored column indicates on where to start playing the recorded video file. If there is no any video data, it will be no color bar on top of the date button.

(7) Preview

Switch to Preview mode.

(8) Playback

Switch to Playback mode. This allows you to view the recorded video file.

(9) Status bar

Display the record date, time, HDD capacity in preview mode and play speed in playback mode.

(10) Camera ID

Show the number of cameras that are being viewed. When you are in single screen mode, click the camera ID number to switch and view other camera.

(11) Export

Export includes Snapshot, Print, and Output Video Clip function.

Snapshot: Capture and save the screen shot either in *.jpg format. Print: Print the screen shot. Output Video Clip: Save the segmented file in *.dvr, *.avi, *.mpg format (see also

Chapter 5.3.1.1).

Name

Function

(12) Segment

Keep a portion of the recorded video you want (see also Chapter 5.3.1.1).

(13) Full screen

View in Playback-compact mode. To return, press the right button of the mouse or ESC on the keyboard.

(14) Event Log

Show the record of activities that take place in the system

(15) Find Next

Search for the next event. You can use this when you are using Event Search function.

(16) Intelligent Search

Search the changes in the motion detector frame (See also Chapter 3.6.5).

(17) Audio

Enable/disable volume

(18) De-interlace

To enhance the video quality. Set the de-interlace mode to #1, if you are capturing motionless picture and #2, if it captures lots of movement.

5.3.1.1 To Cut and Save the Wanted Portion of the Recorded Video

1. Use the Playback Control buttons or drag the bar on the playback progress bar and pause on where

you want to start the cut. Then, click Segment to set the begin mark.

2. Use the Playback Control buttons or drag the bar on the playback progress bar and pause on where

you want to end the cut. Then, click Segment to set the end mark. To cancel segmentation or set the segment marks from the start, click Segment button again.

3. Click Export >> Output Video Clip button to save the wanted clip.

4. In the Save As dialog box, locate on where you want to save the file, type the filename, and select the

video format.

Name

Function

(1) Split Screen Mode

Select 1, 4, or 7+1 split screen type to playback the recorded video file.

(2) Exit

To close the application

(3) Progress bar

Show the progress of the file being played. You may move the bar to seek at any location of the track.

(4) Hour Buttons

Select and click to playback the recorded video file on the specific time frame.

(5) Playback Control

Buttons

From left to right order:

Begin:

Move at the beginning of the recorded video file.

Go back to the previous frame.

Slower:

Play the recorded video file at the speed of 1/2x, 1/4x, 1/8x, 1/16x, or

1/32x.

Rewind:

Wind back the recorded video file.

Pause:

Briefly stop playing the recorded video file.

Play:

Play the recorded video file.

Faster:

Play the recorded video file at the speed of 2x, 4x, or 8x, 16x or 32x.

Go to the next frame.

End:

Go to the end of the recorded video file.

5.3.2

Familiarizing Yourself with the Buttons in RealTime Playback

Name

Function

(6) Archive

Select the date on the calendar and the time from 00 to 23 to where to start playing the recorded video file.

– OPEN FILE: Click to open the recorded file from certain location. – Channel 01~ 16 & Channel 17 ~ 32: Click to switch to different channel group of

playback calendar if the NVR supports more than 16 channels.

– Mark Day Light Saving, the playback calendar will show the available playback

records during day light saving period.

(7) Preview

Switch to Preview/Advanced mode.

(8) Playback

Switch to Playback mode. This allows you to view the recorded video file.

(9) Status bar

Display the recorded date, time and play speed.

(10) Camera ID

Show the number of cameras that are being viewed. When you are in single screen mode, click the camera ID number to switch and view other camera.

(11) Export

Snapshot: Capture and save the screen shot either in *.jpg or *.bmp format.

(12) Full screen

View in Playback-compact mode. To return, press the right button of the mouse or ESC on the keyboard. When you switch to full screen in multiple-screen mode, Left click to toggle to only display one of the video in the multiple-screen mode or all.

(13) Event Log

Show the record of activities that take place in the system

(14) Audio

Enable/disable volume

(15) De-interlace

To enhance the video quality. Set the de-interlace mode to #1, if you are capturing motionless picture and #2, if it captures lots of movement.

Name

Function

(1) Exit

To close the application.

(2) Progress bar

Show the progress of the file being played. You may move the bar to seek at any location of the track.

(3) Playback Control

Buttons

Begin: Move at the beginning of the recorded video file. Previous: Go back to the previous frame. Slower: Play the recorded video file at the speed of 1/2x, 1/4x, 1/8x, 1/16x, or 1/32x. Rewind: Wind back the recorded video file. Pause: Briefly stop playing the recorded video file. Play: Play the recorded video file. Faster: Play the recorded video file at the speed of 2x, 4x, or 8x, 16x or 32x. Next: Go to the next frame. End: Go to the end of the recorded video file.

(4) Status bar

Display the recorded date, time and play speed.

(5) Language

Customize the system to display the tool tips and dialogs based on the selected language. By default the language is in English.

(6) Export

Export includes Snapshot, Print, and Output Video Clip function.

Snapshot: Capture and save the screen shot either in *.jpg or *.bmp format. Print: Print the screen shot. Output Video Clip: Save the segmented file in *.mpg, *.avi, or *.dvr format (see also

Chapter 5.3.1.1).

(7) Segment

Keep a portion of the recorded video you want (see also Chapter 5.3.1.1).

(8) Full screen

(9) Visual Search

Search from a specific camera by Date, Hour, Minute, 10 Seconds and Second.

(10) Audio

Enable/disable volume

(11) De-interlace

To enhance the video quality. Set the de-interlace mode to #1, if you are capturing motionless picture and #2, if it captures lots of movement.

5.3.3

Familiarizing Yourself with the Buttons in Download and Playback

1. Connect your PDA to your PC. Place the CD into the CD-ROM drive then click Install Web Tool >> PDA Viewer >> PDAViewer.exe. And follow the on screen instructions.

2. Click Next to continue. The system will then automatically install the application.

3. When you are prompted, click Yes to install the application using the default directory.

Make sure you are connected to the internet.

1. Open the web browser and enter the server IP. Then click the hyperlink Download PDAViewer.

2. When the Download dialog box appears, enable Open file after download and click Yes.

3. After the installation, the PDAViewer icon will appear in the Programs list.

Chapter 6 Using Mobile Device to Access NVR

Server

6.1 Using PDAViewer to Access NVR Server

Users can also use a PDA to access the NVR through Internet. Make sure your PDA support IE browser and is connected to the internet. To use this feature, you need to install the PDA Viewer software either thru ActiveSync connection or download it from the internet. Please check if your PDA meets the 2 requirements below.

OS: Microsoft Pocket PC 4.20.0, Windows Mobile6 Professional CE OS

5.2.1437, MS Windows CE 4.0, PocketPC 2002/2003, Mobile 5 PDA version

CPU: ARM architecture

6.1.1 To install PDAViewer thru ActiveSync

6.1.2 To install PDAViewer from the Internet

(7)

(6)

(5)

(3)

(4)

(8)

(9)

(10)

(1)

(2)

Name

Function

(1) Connect

Hook up to the NVR server. Make sure you are connected to internet. When the iView screen appears, click Add to add NVR server.

Enter the server IP, port, user ID, password and select the connection type. Then, click OK.

User can playback the recorded video from remote NVR server in PDAViewer.(see also

Chapter 6.1.4)

(2) Split Screen Mode

Select between 2 screen display types. It also allows you to switch and view different camera number or channels.

(3) About

Display the PDAViewer software version.

(4) Minimize

Reduce the size to taskbar.

(5) Exit

Close the PDAViewer.

(6) Focus

Adjust the focus of PTZ camera to produce clear image.

(7) Full Screen

Use the entire screen to only display the video.

(8) Snapshot

Capture and save the screen shot in *.bmp format.

(9) Zoom

Zoom in and out the PTZ camera image.

(10) Direction buttons

Adjust and position the focal point of the PTZ camera.

6.1.3 To Use the PDAViewer

1. Run the PDAViewer in the Programs.

2. Familiarizing the PDAViewer buttons.

3. To change the video quality, enable/disable audio, and select to display different camera, tap on the video screen longer the popup menu will appear.

6.1.4 To Playback in PDAViewer

1. Run the PDAViewer in the Programs.

2. Hook up to the NVR server.

3. Click Connect icon and select the NVR server

4. Click Playback to enter playback option screen

5. Select the camera, data, and time

6. Click Playback to start playing the recorded video

7. While playback, user can view and change status of I/O devices

8. On the playback screen, tap on video screen longer the pop up menu will appear

9. Select the Remote IO

10. The sensor and relay devices will list as below:

11. User can change the relay status. Select the relay and tap on video screen longer the pop up menu

will appear, and then, select the status (ON, OFF, Tigger)

6.2 Using JavaViewer to Access NVR Server

Using the mobile phone within Symbian Smart Phone OS to access the NVR through Internet. Make sure your mobile phone supports Symbian Smart Phone OS and can be connected to the internet. To use this feature, you need to install the JAVA Viewer program that it can be downloading it from the NVR server through the internet.

6.2.1 To install JavaViewer from the NVR Server

1. Open the web browser and enter the NVR server IP (http://NVR server IP: port/JAVA-Viewer.html).

Then click Connect.

2. When the Download screen appears, select JAVA-Viewer.jad and download it to your mobile phone.

3. After the installation, the JavaViewer will be in your mobile phone system. To find the JavaViewer

program where is located, please refer to your mobile phone user’s manual.

1. Run the JavaViewer program.

2. Enter the NVR IP address, port number, user ID, and password. Please refer to your NVR server setting for that information.

3. And then, select the Connect to connect to NVR server.

4. Click Yes to accept the data from NVR server.

5. When connection is success, you will see the camera video on the screen.

6. To switch to different camera view, select menu and select the channel.

7. The JavaViewer support PTZ control function, you can refer to Help file for detail function control key. Select menu and go the way down to select the Help file.

→

6.2.2 To Use the JavaViewer

Enter the search keyword here

6.3 Using iPhone to Access Remote NVR Server

Using the iPhone can connect to remote NVR server through the Internet to view the live image.

6.3.1 Download the SpecoPC Application

To use this feature, it is required to download the SpecoPC application to your iPhone. There are 2 ways to download the SpecoPC application to your iPhone. User can chose one of way to download.

6.3.1.1 Download through the PC

1. Connect your iPhone to the PC.

2. In iTunes UI, enter keyword “speco” to search.

3. And then, the SpecoPC application will be found and display on iTunes UI.

4. Click SpecoPC application and click GET APP to download the application. And then, enter the ID and Password to download.

5. After download the SpecoPC application, click Application and mark the SpecoPC application.

6. Click Apply button. The SpecoPC application will load into your iPhone.

7. To use SpecoPC application, select the SpecoPC application icon on your iPhone. How to use SpecoPC application, please refer to Chapter 7.3.2.

6.3.1.2 Using iPhone to Download

1. Please make sure your iPhone connect to the Internet.

2. Select App Store from iPhone main screen.

3. Select Search and enter the keyword “speco” to search.

4. In search result list, select the SpecoPC. User will see a brief introduction of the SpecoPC application.

Select the Free button, the button will change to the Install button. Select Install to download the application.

5. And then, enter ID and Password for login iTunes to start download processing.

After download completed, go back to iPhone main screen and user should see

menu list. Select it to run the application. How to use SpecoPC application, please refer to Chapter

6.3.2.

SpecoPC

icon on the

6.3.2 Using the SpecoPC Application

1. After SpecoPC has been downloaded to your iPhone, select the SpecoPC to run.

2. In login screen, enter the following information to make a connection with the remote DVR server. After entered all necessary information, select (preview) or (playback) icon to preview live video or playback recorded video.

   

IP address of the remote DVR server.

Host:

The connection port of the remote DVR server.

Port:

The user account to login the remote DVR server.

ID: Password:

The password for login authentication.

3. Select icon can view the information of SpecoPC firmware.

4. Select icon to switch to preview (live video) mode.

5. Select icon to switch to playback mode.

6. Select “



Add DVR List

DVR List

” can edit and save remote DVR data for selecting.

a. In login screen, select DVR List.

b. In DVR List screen, select button to add DVR server.

c. In Add DVR screen, enter the following data:

 Name: Give a name to the DVR server for recognizing.  Host: IP address of the remote DVR server.  Port: Enter the port number of WebViewer port that user has setup on remote DVR server.

[Note] WebViewer port might also be called “Video port” on some NVR/DVR servers.

 ID: The user account to login the remote DVR server.  Password: The password for login authentication.

d. And then, select Save button to complete the adding. User should see the DVR in DVR List. e. To add another DVR server, please repeat above step 2~4.

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