Speco Technologies PC Pro User Manual

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this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

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Battery Safety Information

- Store the batteries in a cool dry place.

- Do not dispose of used batteries in domestic waste. Dispose of batteries at special

collection points or return to point of sale if applies.

- Remove the batteries during long periods of non-use. Always remove exhausted

batteries from the remote control. Battery leakage and corrosion can damage this remote control, dispose of batteries safely.

- Do not mix old and new batteries.

- Do not mix different types of batteries: alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable

(nickel-cadmium).

- Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. The batteries may explode or leak.

- Never short circuit the battery terminals.

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APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

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Caution symbol is intended to alert the user of the important installation and operating instructions. Fail to comply may damage the system.

Information symbol is intended to provide additional information for the purpose of clarification.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

1.1 Package Contents..................................................................................1

1.2 Specification...........................................................................................2

1.3 Software Features..................................................................................3

1.4 Front Panel.............................................................................................5

1.4.1 The Front Panel Control Buttons in Guest Mode......................9

1.5 Back Panel ...........................................................................................10

1.5.1 8 Channels..............................................................................10

1.5.2 16 Channels............................................................................ 11

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation.....................................................12

2.1 Connecting Device ............................................................................... 12

2.2 Remote Controller Buttons...................................................................13

2.2.1 The Remote Controller Buttons in Guest Mode......................17

2.3 Sensor/Relay Interface pinhole allocation............................................18

2.4 Audio In Interface pinhole allocation.................................................... 19

Chapter 3 Using the DVR Software ................................................20

3.1 Running the Unit for the First Time ......................................................20

3.2 Function buttons in Advanced/Preview Mode......................................20

3.2.1 Using Event Log Viewer..........................................................23

3.3 Function Buttons in Playback Mode.....................................................26

3.4 Function Buttons in Compact Mode.....................................................29

3.5 Function Buttons in PTZ Camera Controller........................................30

3.6 Setting Up and Using the EMAP..........................................................31

3.6.1 To Set Up the EMAP ...............................................................31

3.6.2 To Use the EMAP....................................................................32

3.7 To Cut and Save the Wanted Portion of the Recorded Video..............32

3.8 To Bookmark a Section of the Video.................................................... 33

3.9 To Search Using the Visual Search .....................................................33

3.10 To Search Using the Event Search ...................................................... 34

3.12 To Setup the PTZ/IP PTZ Camera .......................................................36

3.12.1 Setup the PTZ Camera ...........................................................36

3.12.2 Setup the IP PTZ Camera.......................................................37

Chapter 4 Customizing the DVR System.......................................38

4.1.1 To Set the POS Setting ...........................................................45

4.2.1 Setup the Object Counting......................................................51

4.3 Recording Setting.................................................................................52

4.3.1 To Mask/Shield an area on the screen....................................54

4.3.2 To show and change the color of the Mask ............................54

4.3.3 To Playback Encrypted Video .................................................54

4.4 Network Setting....................................................................................55

4.5 Schedule Setting .................................................................................. 58

4.5.1 Set schedule at specific portion of time ..................................59

4.6 Backup Setting .....................................................................................59

4.6.1 To Backup file..........................................................................59

4.6.2 Setup Quick Backup................................................................60

4.7 Sensor Setting......................................................................................61

4.7.1 To Setup External I/O Box.......................................................62

4.8 Relay Setting........................................................................................64

4.9 Alarm Setting........................................................................................65

4.9.1 To Setup Alarm Relay: ............................................................69

4.9.2 To Setup the Alarm Sound Setting:......................................... 69

4.9.3 To Setup Call Out List: ............................................................70

4.9.4 To Setup Send E-mail Setting: ................................................70

4.9.5 To Setup FTP Setting:.............................................................71

4.9.6 To Setup Alarm Recording Setting: .........................................71

4.9.7 To Setup SMS/MMS Setting: ..................................................72

4.9.8 To Setup PTZ Preset Point: ....................................................73

4.9.9 To Setup Alarm SOP:..............................................................73

4.9.10 To Setup CMS Setting.............................................................73

4.9.11 To Setup POS Keyword Setting ..............................................74

4.9.12 Missing, Suspicious Object, and Scene Change Detected..... 74

4.10 User Setting .........................................................................................77

Chapter 5 Backup Video Players....................................................79

5.1 Familiarizing QLogViewer Buttons.......................................................80

5.2 Familiarizing the Player Buttons ..........................................................81

Chapter 6 Using Functional Keys...................................................83

Chapter 7 Using the Remote Programs.........................................84

7.1 Familiarizing the WebViewer Buttons ..................................................85

7.1.1 To Setup Remote System Setting ........................................... 87

7.2 Familiarizing the WebViewer PTZ Buttons ..........................................89

7.3 Familiarizing the Remote Console Buttons..........................................90

7.3.1 To Setup Remote Console Setting..........................................91

7.4 Using the Remote Playback.................................................................92

7.4.1 Familiarizing the Local Playback Buttons ...............................94

7.4.2 Familiarizing the RealTime Playback Buttons.........................96

7.4.3 Familiarizing the Download and Playback Buttons................. 98

7.5 Using HandyViewer to Access DVR server .........................................99

7.6 Using PDAViewer to Access DVR Server ............................................99

7.6.1 To install PDAViewer thru ActiveSync .....................................99

7.6.2 To install PDAViewer from the Internet .................................100

7.6.3 To Use the PDAViewer..........................................................101

7.6.4 Using JavaViewer to Access DVR Server.............................102

7.6.5 To U s e t h e J AVAViewer .........................................................103

Chapter 8 Image Verification.........................................................105

8.1 To Run the ImageVerification program...............................................105

Chapter 9 iEnhance........................................................................106

9.1 To Use iStable .................................................................................... 108

Chapter 10 Web Tools......................................................................109

10.1 Dispatch Server..................................................................................109

10.2 Remote Setup .................................................................................... 110

10.2.1 To Add DVR server................................................................110

10.2.2 To Setup Remote DVR Server.............................................. 111

10.3 Remote Backup..................................................................................123

Chapter 11 Using the Remote Control Server...............................126

APPENDIX A Network Service Port.......................................................127

APPENDIX B Install PTZ through RS-232 Interface.............................128

Chapter 1 Introduction

The SPECO PC Pro is a professional series of standalone DVR units that provide up to 16 channels of hybrid and real-time monitoring and digital recording of surveillance video. It can connect to 4 sensors and relays and also provide up to 16 audio inputs. No software and hardware installation required. Simply connect the cables and start the video surveillance process. Through the USB port, user can backup the recording video and playback within the bundled software on personal computer.

1.1 Package Contents

(1)

(2)

(4)

(3)

(5)

(6)

(9)

(7)

(8)

F (1)PC Pro unit F (2) Utility Software CD (Manual included)

F (3) Remote control(batteries included) F (4) Recovery DVD

F (5) Power Cord F (6) DVI Camera Loop Out Cables

F (7) Quick Install Guide F (8) Users Manuals

F (9) Rack Ears x 2

The package contents may vary according to your model.

1.2 Specification

PC Pro Series

Model PC Pro 16 PC Pro 8

Operating system WinXP embedded

Video input 16 8

Video loop output 16 8

Display rate(NTSC/PAL) 480/400 fps 240/200 fps

Recording frame rate(CIF) 480 (FPS@352*240) 240 (FPS@352*240)

Audio input 16 8

Sensor/Relay 4/4 4/4

DVD-RW Yes Yes

Removable HDD tray 1 HDD tray(support up to 4 HDD)

DOM 2 GB

H/W accesorry Remote controller

Ethernet RJ-45, 10/100/1000 Mbps

USB 2.0 Front 2 ports, Rear 4 ports

LCD Display Temperature/ System status/ HDD left size/ Alarm status

Operation via front panel

Dimensions (W x H x D) 430*110*410 mm

Power Supply Unit 270 Watt

Dual-monitor output Yes

PTZ control/ channel select/ split select/ playback control/ mode select

1.3 Software Features

Continuous Recording Smart Recording Motion Recording Voice detection Recording

Recording Modes

Alarm Recording Manual Recording

All modes can be triggered by schedule

De-interlace Options

Dual-monitor output

Operation via front panel

Motion Detection Privacy

Protection Object Detection

E-map Function

Attention

Powerful Search

Bookmark

POS Integration

Advanced Event Log Viewer

Alarm Triggered Mode

Optimize for dynamic or static camera scenes

Support Dual Monitor environment for independent preview and playback or EMAP

PTZ control/ channel select/ split select/ playback control/ mode select

Detects all video motion within the camera focus

Editable shield preventing private areas from monitoring and recording

Missing Object/ Suspicious Object/ Scene Change

Show the positions of cameras, sensors, relays and triggered

status in a real map image that is configurable within the GUI

A utility that monitors the operators response time to alarm

messages

By date, time, camera, area, event, Visual search, and log file

Easily save links to particular locations of recorded data and play them directly from the saved links

Compatible with most commonly used POS system Easy to add POS protocol Confidential Word Filter Change location of POS text on camera display image

Details complete event logs according to your selection on event, operation, POS, system and network events

Single event or multiple events as alarm trigger conditions

Smart Alert Functions

Launch E-map

Cam icon display

Digital Deterrent

Central Management

Remote Access

Dispatch Server

Make a phone call

Send files to FTP

SMS and MMS

PTZ preset point tracking

Alarm SOP wizard

Enlarge camera view (Full screen)

Central Management System(CMS)

IE browser

Remote Console

Smart phone viewer

PDA viewer

Share transmission loading; enable more clients remote access

and high-speed data transmission

PDA Viewer Smart phone

viewer

DDNS iEnhance

iStable

4-cam view, full screen and live audio

Supports Symbian and Windows smart phone system/ support PTZ

cameras control on smart phones with JAVA2.0

Support for dynamic IP addressing

Enhance video quality such as Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Saturation, Sharpness, Noise Reduction, De-interlace and Gray Scale of recorded data

Fix shaking and jolts impact on video with just one click

1.4 Front Panel

(4)

(7) (10)(11)(12)(13)

(5)

(8) (9)

(19)

(3)

(2)

(1)

(18)(17)(16)(15)(14)(6)

Name Function

(1) USB 2.0 port

2 x USB 2.0 ports for connecting any USB interface devices, ex: USB pen drive, external hard disk, keyboard, mouse…and so on.

(2) IR Sensor Receive signal from the remote control to operate the unit

(3) IR Sensor To connect extended IR sensor cable

(4)

System power button

A functional key for multiple system control

Press to enable multiple function modes and the

button will light up blue.

To exit multiple function modes, press again.

(5)

: Switch to single screen display mode

: Switch to QUAD display mode

: Switch to 9 spilt screen display mode

: Switch to 16 spilt screen display mode

: Switch to one single and 8 spilt screen

display mode

: Switch to one single and 13spilt screen

display mode

: To enable auto scan function

(20)

: Switch to full screen display mode

Name Function

1. Switch to Playback mode

2. Press

3. During the playback, press

(5)

4. And then, press

: To freeze the live preview video screen. To

unfreeze press

again. User

can snapshot the freeze screen while

freezing.

: To backup recorded video file to pen

drive(see Chapter 4.6.2

: Allow user to set a video segment from A

)

to B point and play on the surveillance

screen until user stop.

to enter multiple function mode

to set the A point of

video segment. User will see a triangle mark on play

progress bar.

again to set the B point of

video segment. User will see another triangle mark on play

progress bar. To cancel AB repeat segment, press

again.

(6) Number button

5. The AB point segment can be saved by click

Output

button

on Playback GUI

6. In the Save As dialog box, locate on where you want to

save the file, type the filename, and select the video format

function buttons. To unlock, press

: To lock panel and remote control all

and the system will

require user to enter the password(default system password is

admin/admin

)

- As a number key for entering password in playback and preview mode

- Channel camera selection number in playback and preview mode

- As a preset poison with

PTZ control mode

Name Function

(6) Number button

(7) LCD Display

Display DVR system status such as temperature and opearate

status

- With

different screen display modes and enable auto scan function

- To call out 1~ 8 map figures in E-map mode

button can switch to

(8)

(9)

(10)

(11)

(12)

(13)

(14) Zoom + / Zoom -

(15) Focus + / Focus -

(16) Speed + / Speed

Confirm or make a selection

To start recording video

To enable network connection

To reset alarm status

Cancel a selection

PTZ control button To move PTZ camera lens to left, right, up and down

To zoom in view of PTZ camera lens

To zoom out view of PTZ camera lens

To focus in PTZ camera lens

To focus out PTZ camera lens

To speed up movement of PTZ camera lens

To speed down movement of PTZ camera lens

(17) Preset

To move the PTZ camera to the preset poison. Press

Please setup the preset poison before using

button function. To setup the preset poison, please refer to Chapter 3.11.1

Without setup preset poison, the preset button

(

+ number button.

) will not be functional when user presses.

Name Function

(18) Auto Pan

(19) Status LEDs

(20) Playback button

system status indicators:

Playback control button in playback mode

To enable auto pan function

: System power indicator. Indicate running state of system.

Lights when the system is running.

: Removable hard disk indicator. Indicate running state of

the hard disk. Lights when the HDD is running

: Recording status indicator. Lights when the system is

recording.

: Network status indicator. Lights when the system network

connection is enabled.

REVFWD

Speed shuttle for adjusting reversed and

forward (2x, 4x, 8x, 16x or 32x) speed during

playback. Turn left is reversed and turn right is

forwarded.

(20) Playback button

To move to next or previous frame during

playback. Turning left is to go back to one

previous frame and turning right is to go

forward one frame..

: Switch to playback mode, preview mode or E-map mode

: To select the playback date and time

: To temporary stop playback

: To reverse playback

: To play the recorded video

1.4.1 The Front Panel Control Buttons in Guest Mode

When user uses Guest account to operate DVR server, the front panel control buttons of DVR are limited to preview and playback function only. The following table lists the control buttons that are available while in Guest mode.

In the Guest mode, user only can use remote controller and front panel control buttons

to operate DVR server.

Mode Function

A functional key for multiple system control

Press to enable multiple function modes and the

button will turn to blue light.

To exit multiple function modes, press again.

: Switch to single screen display mode

Preview Mode

Playback Mode

mode

Chapter 4.6.2

: Switch to playback mode, preview mode or E-map mode

: To select the playback date and time

: Switch to QUAD display mode

: Switch to 9 spilt screen display mode

: Switch to 16 spilt screen display mode

: Switch to one single and 8 spilt screen display

: Switch to one single and 13spilt screen display

: To enable auto scan function

: Switch to full screen display mode

: To freeze the live preview video screen. To

unfreeze press

snapshot the freeze screen while freezing.

: To backup recorded video file to pen drive(see

)

again. User can

1.5 Back Panel

1.5.1 8 Channels

(2)

(1)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1 2 3 4 5 7 8

(10) (9) (8) (7) (6)

(3)

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12345678

AUDIO IN

Name Function

(1) Video Loop Out Output the video signal to a CCTV monitor. Only output one channel

signal at a time.

(2) CH1~8 Input the video camera signal and display it on channel 1~ 8

(3) Audio In Input the audio signal from a microphone or audio output device.

System supports up to 8 audio input devices. The audio is embedded with channel 1~ 8

The audio input device needs to be powered by external

power.

(4) Call Out Output the video signal to a Call monitor

(5) Power plug Connect the power cord into this port

(6) Relay Out Support 4 relay devices

(7) Sensor In Support up to 4 sensor devices

(8) VGA Out Output the video signal to a CRT or LCD monitor

(9) LAN Port For Ethernet connection

(10) USB Port 4 USB ports for connecting any USB interface devices.

(4)

TV OUT

DUAL-VGA OUT

G123412 34GGG1 2 3 4

SENSOR I N RELAY OUT

(5)

1.5.2 16 Channels

(1) (2)

(3)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

(10) (9) (8) (7) (6) (5)

+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

TV OUT

DUAL-VGA OUT

VIDEO LOOP OUT

2 1

G123412 34GGG1 2 3 4

SENSOR IN RELAY OUT

(4)

Name Function

(1) CH1~16 Input the video camera signal and display it on channel 1~ 16

(2) Audio In Input the audio signal from a microphone or audio output device.

System supports up to 16 audio input devices. The audio is embedded with channel 1~ 16

The audio input device needs to be powered by external

power.

(3) Call Out Output the video signal to a Call monitor

(4) Power plug Connect the power cord into this port

(5) Relay Out Support 4 relay devices

(6) Sensor In Support up to 4 sensor devices

(7) VGA Out Output the video signal to a CRT or LCD monitor

(8) Video Loop Out Output the video signal to a CCTV monitor. Only output one channel

signal at a time.

(9) LAN Port For Ethernet connection

(10) USB Port 4 USB ports for connecting any USB interface devices.

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

2.1 Connecting Device

The DVR unit can connect up to 16 video cameras, 4 sensor devices, 4 relay devices and output video to a TV or CRT/LCD monitor. Connecting the unit to a DVD-RW/ external hard disk through USB connection, the bundled software enables you to transfer and back up the recorded video. Also, the bundled software can playback and segment the backup recorded video.

Follow the illustration below to make the connection:

Camera 1 ~ 16

Microphone

Call Monitor

Keyboard

Mouse

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

RS-232

Cable

POS

Pen drive/ External hard disk

webViewer PDAViewer HandyViewer

Intern et

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12345678910 111213141516

VIDEO IN

Speaker

CCTV Monitor

AUDIO IN

DUAL-VGA OUT

VIDEO LOOP OUT

CRT/LCD Monitor

TV OU T

2 1

G123412 34GGG1 23 4

SENSOR IN RELAY OUT

Sensor

N / A

Alarm

Power

Cord

UPS

Power

Cord

2.2 Remote Controller Buttons

(1)

(3)

(6)

(8)

(11)

(13)

(16)

(18)

Name Function

(1)

(2)

Switch to playback mode, preview mode or E-map mode

To reset alarm status

(2)

(4)

(7)

(9)

(10) (12)

(14)

(15)

(17)

(5)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

To select the time and date of playback file

Fast play the video playback at the speed of 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x or 32x

Decrease the video playback at the speed of 1/2x, 1/4x, or 1/8x

To pause playing

To move the selection to the left

To move the PTZ camera lens to the left

Name Function

(7)

(8)

(9)

To move the selection to the right

To move the PTZ camera lens to the right

To zoom out view of PTZ camera

To zoom in view of PTZ camera

To speed up movement of PTZ camera lens

To speed down movement of PTZ camera lens

(10)

(11)

(12)

(13)

(14)

(15)

To focus in PTZ camera lens

To focus out PTZ camera lens

To enable auto pan function

To move the PTZ camera to the preset poison. Press

+ number button ( ~ )

Start recording video

To enable network connection

To move PTZ camera to left

To move PTZ camera to right

To move PTZ camera to up

To move PTZ camera to down

Confirm or make a selection

Name Function

(16)

A functional key for multiple system control

Press and function button to enable

functions

+ :Switch to single screen display mode

+ : Switch to QUAD display mode

+ : Switch to 9 spilt screen display mode

+ : Switch to 16 spilt screen display

mode

+ : Switch to one single and 7 spilt

screen display mode

+ : Switch to one single and 12 spilt

screen display mode

+ : To enable auto scan function

+ : To switch full screen display mode

+ : To freeze the live play video screen.

User can snapshot the freeze screen view while freezing. Press

again to unfreeze

+ : To backup the recorded video file to

pen drive(See Chapter 4.6.2

+ : To lock the panel buttons and remote

controller function buttons. To

unlock, press

be required to enter the system password (default is

)

and user will

admin/admin

)

Name Function

(16)

(17)

(18)

+ : Allow user to set a video segment

from A to B point and play on the surveillance screen until user stop.

1. Switch to Playback mode

2. Press

3. During the playback, press

point of video segment. User will see a triangle mark on play progress bar.

4. And then, press

of video segment. User will see another triangle mark on play progress bar. To cancel AB repeat

segment, press

5. The AB point segment can be saved by click

Output

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

Cancel a selection

As a number key for entering password in

playback and preview mode Channel camera selection number in playback and

preview mode

As a preset poison with in PTZ control

mode

to enter multiple function mode

to set the A

again to set the B point

again.

button on Playback GUI

With button can switch to different screen

display modes and enable auto scan and full screen function (also see Chapter 1.6 #16

To call out 1~ 8 map figures in E-map

)

2.2.1 The Remote Controller Buttons in Guest Mode

In the Guest mode, user only can use remote controller and front panel control buttons to

operate DVR server.

Name Function

+ ~

Switch to playback mode, preview mode or E-map mode

To select the time and date of playback file

Press

and function button to enable functions

+ :Switch to single screen display mode

+ : Switch to QUAD display mode

+ : Switch to 9 spilt screen display mode

+ : Switch to 16 spilt screen display mode

+ : Switch to one single and 7 spilt screen

display mode

+ : Switch to one single and 12 spilt screen

display mode

+ : To enable auto scan function

+ : To switch full screen display mode

+ : To freeze the live play video screen. User

can snapshot the freeze screen view while

freezing. Press

again to unfreeze.

2.3 Sensor/Relay Interface pinhole allocation

The I/O inteface enables you to connect (4) sensor inputs and (4) relay outputs. Just connect the external sensor and relay pin directly to the I/O interface pinhole. Check the table below and locate which pinhole is assigned to sensor input and relay output.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1011121314151617181920

1G G G G

234

SEN SO R I N REL A Y O U T

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

Pin # Definition Pin # Definition

1 Sensor output signal 1-(GND) 11 Relay Normal Close 1

2 Sensor input signal 1+ 12 Relay Common 2

3 Sensor output signal 2-(GND) 13 Relay Normal Open 2

4 Sensor input signal 2+ 14 Relay Normal Close 2

5 Sensor output signal 3-(GND) 15 Relay Common 3

6 Sensor input signal 3+ 16 Relay Normal Open 3

7 Sensor output signal 4-(GND) 17 Relay Normal Close 3

8 Sensor input signal 4+ 18 Relay Common 4

9 Relay Common 1 19 Relay Normal Open 4

10 Relay Normal Open 1 20 Relay Normal Close 4

2.4 Audio In Interface pinhole allocation

The audio in interface enables you to connect 16 audio in devices such as microphone. Just connect the external audio in device pin directly to the audio in pinhole. Check the figure below and locate which pinhole is assigned.

8Cahnnels

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12345678

AUDIO IN

16 Channels

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12345678910 111213141516

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AUDIO IN

Chapter 3 Using the DVR Software

3.1 Running the Unit for the First Time

When the unit is turned on for the first time, the system will prompt you to enter the CD Key. The CD Key is a label on rear of the unit.

For the using DVR application every time, user only has the guest authority. The guest

authority only can operate the partial functions of preview and playback via front panel and remote controller. For advanced authority to operate all functions, please login as an administrator.(see also Chapter 3.2

3.2 Function buttons in Advanced/Preview Mode

)

(17)

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(1) Exit

Call up the Logout dialog box. In the logout dialog box, you may do the following:

- Exit: To close the DVR program.

- Login: To sign-in in different account.

- Compact: To switch to compact mode( see also Chapter 3.4

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(1) Exit

(2) Volume Adjust the audio volume to a proper volume.

- Guest: Switch to the guest mode. In guest mode, user only can

control DVR by using the remote controller (see also Chapter 2.2.1 and the control panel of DVR (see also Chapter 1.4.1 functions are limited to preview and playback function only. For complete functions of DVR, please login as an administrator.

- Cancel: To exit Logout dialog box

- About: To update patch or find about the software info.

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- If there are only 4 cameras, you won’t be able to switch to 9, 13, and 16 split

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screen mode.

- The DVR system will save the current operating mode (split screen mode, sequence, full screen, and compact mode status) when shutdown DVR application and apply the mode for next login.

- When you are in single screen mode, Right click and Drag a square on the area you want to enlarge.

- When you are in multiple-screen mode, Right click the video screen of the camera and Drag on where you want to relocate it. To only display one of the video screens in the multiple-screen mode, Left click on the video screen you only want to display.

It provides 7 kinds of split display modes for your selection. You can

select one of the split display modes by clicking the following icon.

1-Cam display

4-Cam split display

9-Cam split display

16-Cam split display

8-Cam split display

13-Cam split display

Click

recording mode. Click it again to stop record mode.

Click

format, and locate cameras, sensors, and relays to desired positions.

to allow recording. The button turns violet when it is in

to load up to 8 desired E-Maps in BMP or JPG image

(6) Network

Click

enabled, the button turns violet. Click it again to disable all inbound

connections.

to allow inbound connections. When this function is

Name Function

(7) Setup When setting up the system for the first time, type the word “admin”

in the Password text box to access.

Click

network, scheduler, backup, sensors, relays, alarms and user

authentication.

button to configure settings for cameras, recording,

(8) PTZ

(9) Preview Switch to Preview/Advanced mode. This allows you to view live

(10) Playback Switch to Playback mode. This allows you to view the recorded video

(11) Status Bar It shows the current time, and the hard disk’s free space.

(12) Camera ID Click a desired icon to play the desired channel. After you click the

(13) Snapshot Catch a static recording image and save it as a BMP or a JPG file.

(14) Event log Click it to pop-up the Event Log Viewer dialog to check Event,

(15) Sequence Click it to start Sequence.

Click

PTZ camera.

camera display. Press ctrl + F can freeze the live preview video screen. And then, click Snapshot can save the freeze video screen.

file. (see Chapter 3.3

icon, it turns yellow. If you assign a split display mode and appoint a

camera number, the icon group of the cameras will turn yellow

altogether.

Operation, POS (Point of Sales), System and Network logs. You can

select a desired date and a log item to show all logs data in the table.

to pop-up a PTZ setup dialog to configure an appointed

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(17) Alarm Click to view the status of advanced alarm information.

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 or click the arrow icon.

Click the arrow icon to leave from full screen display mode

When you switch to full screen in multiple-screen mode, Left click to

toggle to only display one of the video screens in the multiple-screen

mode or all.

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Keyboard

If the keyboard is not available, you may use the Virtual Keyboard.

3.2.1 Using Event Log Viewer

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

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

2. Select the Date to view or search certain event log by key word. Enter the key word in Find Text column and click Search button.

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

4. The events list which display on the screen can be saved as text file format. To save the events list, click Save button.

Using the POS Viewer

To view POS event log, click POS Viewer bar to call out the POS event log window.

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(1) POSDB Path

The storage path for POS event log. Click storage path.

(2) Before/After Set a time period before and after of POS event log.

(3) Channel Select the POS event log of channel

(4) Search String Enter specific key word or word string to search the POS event log.

Mark the “Match whole word exactly” box if wants to find exactly key word or word string of POS event log.

(5) Full Reception Display the POS event log detail that user selected from Search

Result window. Click

to save the POS event log. Click to

print out the POS event log.

(6) Search Result

Display the POS event log of search result. Click

search result. Click

to print out the search result.

to change the

to save the

Using the Object Viewer

Click Object Viewer bar to view and search FaceFinder event log.

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(2) Search

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(4) Clear

(5) Close up

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Log List

Click to close Object Log Viewer windows

Switch to face object log search mode

Select the camera to view or select all to view all cameras

To clear all object log in Object Log list Click to close up the Object Log List

Display the face object logs. It can display 32 object logs and when the list is full, the first row of object log will be replace.

3.3 Function Buttons in Playback Mode

To switch to Playback mode, click Playback button at the lower right corner of Advanced/Preview mode user interface

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- If there are only 4 cameras, you won’t be able to switch to 9, 13, and 16 split

(2) Exit

(3) Progress bar

(4) Hour Buttons

screen mode.

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

want to enlarge.

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.

Select from 6 kinds of split screen type to playback the recorded video file of all the camera, or one camera over the other or alongside on a single screen.

Click to exit playback mode

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

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

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Buttons

(6) Date

The numbers from 00 to 23 represent the time in 24-hour clock. The numbers from

01 to 16 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.

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(8) Playback

(9) Status bar

(10) Camera ID

(11) iPOS Search

(12) Output

(13) Segment

(14) Print

(15) Snapshot

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, or

1/8x.

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.

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

Switch to Preview/Playback mode.

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

Display the recorded date, time and play speed.

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.

To search iPOS event

Save the segmented file in *.mpg, *.avi, or *.dvr format (see also

Chapter 3.7

Keep a portion of the recorded video (see also Chapter 3.7

Print the screen shot.

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

Name Function

(16) Full screen

(17) Event log

(18) Bookmark

(19) Visual Search

(20) Find Next

(21) Event Search

(22) Intelligent Search

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 or click the arrow icon.

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.

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 POS.

Mark a reference point when previewing the recorded video file to which you may return for later reference. You may also set it to protect the file. (See also Chapter 3.8

Search from a specific camera by Date, Hour, Minute, 10 Seconds and Second. (See also Chapter 3.9

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.

Search from the recorded activities that take place in the system (i.e., Sensor, Motion , Video Loss, POS) . (See also Chapter 3.10

Search the changes in the motion detector frame (See also

Chapter 3.11

Click the arrow icon to leave from full screen display mode

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3.4 Function Buttons in Compact Mode

To view in Compact mode, click Exit button. In the logout dialog box, click Compact.

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(1) Split Screen

Mode

- If there are only 4 cameras, you won’t be able to switch to 9, 16, and 13 split

(2) Sequence Start/Stop video screen cycle switch

(3) Alarm Alert and display warning info.

(4) Playback Switch to Playback mode. This allows you to view the recorded video

(5) Advanced Switch to Preview/Advanced mode.

screen mode.

- When you are in single screen mode, Right click and Drag a square on the

area you want to enlarge.

- When you are in multiple-screen mode, Right click the video screen of the camera and Drag on where you want to locate it. To only display one of the video in the multiple-screen mode, Left click the video screen you want to display.

Select from 7 kinds of split screen type to view all the camera, or one camera over the other or alongside on a single screen.

file. (see Chapter 3.3

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3.5 Function Buttons in PTZ Camera Controller

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(1) Close Exit PTZ camera controller.

(2) Setup Configure PTZ cameras.(see Chapter 3.11)

(3) AutoPan Operate the PTZ cameras automatically based on the selected

(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

(9) Camera lens speed

controller

(10) Camera preset

position number

(11) Group AutoPan Select to automatically operate PTZ camera in group.

camera group preset position number.

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

Adjust the moving speed of the PTZ camera lens.

Move the PTZ camera to the preset point.

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3.6 Setting Up and Using the EMAP

EMAP can hold up to 8 maps in *.bmp/*.jpg format. You may locate the camera, sensor and relay on the map.

3.6.1 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 Edit button to save the new setting. To close EMAP screen, click Exit.

3.6.2 To Use the EMAP

To use the EMAP:

1. Click EMAP.

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. Click Exit to close EMAP screen.

3.7 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 Output 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.

3.8 To Bookmark a Section of the Video

1. Click Bookmark. The video playback stops when the bookmark button is executed.

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

- Add to include the new reference mark in the bookmark list. You may select to

enable/disable file protection.

- Edit to change the mark description or enable/disable file protection.

- 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.

- When the bookmark is protected, the file won’t be overwritten.

- The protected bookmark file will be deleted when the Delete the recorded data is

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

enable in the System setting.(also refer to 4.1 System setting

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3.9 To Search 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

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 Minute of that hour, every 10 Seconds of that minute, every Second of that 10 seconds. To go back, click selected frame and close event search, click

. To view from the

3.10 To Search Using the Event Search

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

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

the screen.

2. In the Event Search Setting dialog box, check the type of condition you want to search. If

you select POS, in the Find Text box, type the word. Then, click OK to start searching. The video search would stop at the frame that matches the condition. To keep on searching click

3. You may also set to search and list all the result. Just check the Output Event List box. In

the Search Duration section, set the Begin Time, End Time and Searching Interval. Then, click OK to start searching.

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

3.11 To Search Using the Intelligent Search

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

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

2. 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

3. You may also set to search and list all the result. Just check the List box. In the Search Duration section, set the Begin Time, End Time and Searching Interval. Then, click OK to start searching.

3.12 To Setup the PTZ/IP PTZ Camera

3.12.1 Setup the PTZ Camera

1. In the PTZ control panel, click Setup.

2. When the PTZ Setup dialog box appears, select the camera number and check the Use PTZ box.

3. In the Connection Settings section, select the COMPort where the PTZ camera is connected, PTZ ID number and PTZ camera protocol. Then, click Save to keep the settings.

4. Use the PTZ control panel and adjust the position of the PTZ camera.

5. In the Preset Setting section, select the preset number to assign a number for the PTZ camera current position. Set the DwellTime (1-60 sec) for how long the PTZ camera stays in that position before it moves to the next one. If you want to add description, check the Show Preset Name box and in the Preset Name text box, type the word. When done, click Save to keep the settings.

6. Repeat step 4 & 5, if you want to save another PTZ camera position.

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

8. When done, click OK to save the setting or Click Cancel, to leave without saving the new setting.

3.12.2 Setup the IP PTZ Camera

1. In the PTZ control panel, click Setup.

2. When the PTZ Setup dialog box appears, click IP PTZ tab.

3. Select the camera number and check the Use PTZ box.

4. In the Connection Settings section, select the Protocol where the PTZ camera is connected and IP Camera Site that IP or URL of IP camera. Then, click Save to keep the settings.

5. Use the IP PTZ control panel and adjust the position of the IP PTZ camera.

6. In the Preset Setting section, select the preset number to assign a number for the IP PTZ camera current position. Set the DwellTime (1-60 sec) for how long the IP PTZ camera stays in that position before it moves to the next one. If you want to add description, check the

Show Preset Name box and in the Preset Name text box, type the word. When done, click Save to keep the settings.

7. Repeat step 4 & 5, if you want to save another PTZ camera position.

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

9. When done, click OK to save the setting or Click Cancel, to leave without saving the new setting.

Chapter 4 Customizing the DVR System

In the Preview/Advanced screen mode, click button to customize your DVR. When the DVR configuration setup selection appears, select and click the buttons you want to change the setting.

4.1 System Setting

In the System Setting dialog box, click OK to accept the new settings, click Cancel to exit without saving, and click Default to revert back to original factory setting for.

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(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. You may also add additional network-attached storage (NAS) for extremely high storage capacity. Select the Enable network storage check box to send the recorded video in network-attached storage. To add network storage, the Internet storage drive/folder must be mapped as Network Driver in DVR server. Enable network storage first, and then, click Add. In Browse For Folder windows, select drive C and right click mouse button, select Map Network Drive option.

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In the Map Network Drive windows, select the Drive and fill in the network drive direction in Folder column if you know. Or click Browse to find the folder direction. Click Finish to complete the network drive mapping. After the network drive has been added, user needs to create a folder for network storage. In Browse For Folder windows, select the network drive and right click mouse button to add a new folder. And then, click OK. User should see a new storage folder display in Storage path list.

By default the data is stored in C:\Data, to insert another storage path, click Add. To remove the selected path, click Delete. 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. 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 numbers of days in Days text box. To change logs save direction, enable Move to and select the new save direction.

(2) Hard Disk Calculator

Estimate the hard disk recording capacity. The result of calculation is a rough value which only for reference. The hard disk record capacity will be varied by the real record quality and complexity of video scene.

Click up. Tota l Rec ordin g time is the current hard disk recording capacity. Enter the expect hard disk size or expect recording time in Expected HD Size or Expected Record time, and then click Calculate button. Click OK to exit the hard disk calculator windows. The hard disk calculation will be based on the recording setup and current hard disk setup.

, the hard disk calculator windows will show

(3)Language

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

(4) Video Standard

Change and select the proper video system according to your camera video system. If the video system setting is wrong, the video would appear abnormal.

(5) Attention Please

Check the attentiveness of the person who is monitoring the system. You may set the number of times the Attention dialog box is to appear in a day in Times per day text box. To check the graph on how fast the persons response is click Analysis. When this feature is enabled, the Attention dialog box would appear. The person who is monitoring the system must enter the same number that appears from the left box at the right text box and then click OK.

(6) Call Monitor Out Select the camera you want to appear on the Call Monitor and set the time gap from 3 to 10 sec.

before it switches to the next camera.

- Advance button

Select the View mode and cameras the user wants to display on the Call monitor. In Advance mode, the user has two types of display selections –Sequence and Fixed layout.

- Sequence

(1) Select the display mode as Sequence. (2) Preview screen: Live camera video would be displayed here. (3) Video Mode: Select the video mode user wants to display on screen. The system

will sequence to display the next channels..

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Fixed Layout

(1) Select the display mode as FixedLayout. (2) Preview screen: the selected camera video will preview in here. (3) Video Mode: Select the split mode of TV out display. (4) Cameras: User can select the cameras that user wants to display on the screen.

Only those selected channels would be displayed on the screen. Also, the camera will be displayed by the selecting order.

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(7) 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.

(8) System Controller Setup

To configure the parameters that is for communicating with the System Controller (an optional accessory). Also please refer to user manual of the System Controller.

Enable – Mark the check box to enable the System Controller function. Model – Select model of the System Controller. Port – Select the com port that is connected with the System Controller. Click Setup to

configure com port value. The com port value is shown in below table:

Baud rate 9600 Data bits 8 Parity No Stop bit 1 Flow control No

ID – Set an ID for DVR server (0~99). This ID is a key for communicating between the System

Controller and the DVR server.

When the DVR server ID is X, the DVR server can be controlled by System Controller

irrespective of the DVR ID that is selected in System Controller.

(9) System Configuration

To configure the DVR system date, time and IP address.

Date/Time Setup

1. Select the Time Zone of DVR server located

2. Select the Month and Date. Click arrow button can switch to different month.

3. Adjust the Time by click spin box arrow button.

4. Click OK to save the configuration.

IP Setup

Obtain an IP automatically (DHCP):

address.

Using the following IP address:

IP ADDRESS:

to DVR system.

Do Not assign the DVR to 1.0.0.0 network segment. It will cause the DVR can

not access to Internet due to the un-recognize to 1.0.0.0 IP segment.

Mask:

for host addresses. Enter the subnet mask of the IP address which user has assigned to DVR system.

GATEWAY:

gateway IP address

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.

Assign a constant IP address which a real IP addresses give from ISP

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

A network device act as a passageway to internet. Enter the network

To use DHCP server assigning DVR server a IP

Assign a fixed IP address for DVR server

HDD Format

Select automatica or manual to format hard disk.

- Automatically

1. Select Automaitc

2. Click Format to format the hard disk list in below table.

- Manual

1. Select Manual

2. Select the Hard Disk, Partition(maximum is 4), and fill in the Size of partition

3. Click Format

4. To reset the selection, click Reset All

Display

Select the screen display resolution – 1024 x768 or 1280 x 1024

(10) Miscellaneous

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

- Status Report

Send a daily system event and attention analysis report. To change the e-mail settings, click

Setup.

- Beep if no signal

Make sound when the video signal is lost.

- 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

- Sequence Period

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

- Enable Overlay

Through the overlay function of VGA to dipaly out video image which it enhance video signal for better video quality.

(9) Login

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

- Auto record when login

Automatically start video recording when the DVR system is executed.

- Login to compact mode

Switch to compact mode directly when the DVR system is executed.

- Default user Automatically log in to the selected default user when the DVR system is executed.

(10) POS

Set from which camera screen to display the data from the POS equipment. Click Setting, to set the POS Console Setting. To set the text flow and color format, click Advanced. (see also Chapter

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(11) UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) Protect the system from damaging, such as power surges or brownouts. This automatically gives time to close the DVR system properly when the battery backup power has reached the Shutdown when capacity below percentage level setting. The UPS device must be connected to your DVR unit.

The DVR system default supports SPECO UPS.

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4.1.1 To Set the POS Setting

In the System Setting dialog box, POS section, click Setting. To set the text flow and color format, click Advance.

1. In the POS Console Setting dialog box, click Add to set a new POS setting, Modify to

change the POS setting, and Delete to remove the selected POS setting. Click OK to save and close POS Console Setting.

2. In the POS Mapping dialog box, click OK to accept the settings and Cancel to exit without

saving the new setting.

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(1) POS Name: Enter a name to identify the POS (2) Protocol: Select General for Epson compatible printer or for TP_3688 (3) Skip first: Set the number of lines you want to be removed (4) Setup…: Set the COM Properties. If you are not sure, please contact your POS service

provider

(5) Port Setting: Select the Local or Remote port to where it is connected

Local - select the COM port number which is connected. Remote – Use the UDP protocol for remote connection if POS system can broadcast

(6) Map to Channel: Select to which camera number to display the transaction text (7) Text Filter: Enter the word you want to be removed

to Internet. Enter the IP address of the remote station.

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4.2 Camera Setting

In the Camera Setting dialog box, click OK to accept the new settings, click Cancel to exit without saving, and click Default1/ Default2 to revert back to original factory setting.

Default 1 valus is Bright 50, Contrast 50, Hue 50, and Saturation 50

Default 2 value is Bright 55, Contrast 53, Hue 50, and Saturation 80

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(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) Camera

- Covert

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

- Name

Change the camera name

- Description

Add a short comment

(4) Video Adjustment

Adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Hue and Saturation of the selected camera.

(5) Noise Reduction

Reduce undesirable video signal and improve the quality of the video.

Noise Reduction uses lots of CPU resource. Please use this feature only if it is really

necessary.

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(6) Auto Brightness Control

Automatically adjust the brightness

(7) Night View

Automatically adjust the exposure to make the image more visible especially when the site is dark. You can only use this function when the Auto Brightness Control is enabled

(8) Object Counting

Select the two regions on the screen and the system will count the objects that appear from one selected region and move to another selected region. (See also Chapter 4.2.1

(9) Face Finder

To setup the human face detection and capturing from live and recorded video for security issue. Click Detail to enter the Face Finder setup window. To set the value back to default, click Default button.

- The face detection angle is around 30 ~ 45 degrees for both side of face and 25 ~ 30

degrees for look up and down of face.

- It is to recommend that user install the camera in the position of light comes in for

better face detection result.

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Save Data into Object index: Mark to enable face detecting and capturing face image to

display on face object log. The default is enabled when the Face Finder is enabled.

Advanced Search: Beside face recognition, the system will also focus the detection on eyes

of face.

Search Region: Select condition of face detection and setup face detects area.

- Motion Object: Only when the human face is moved, the system will detect and the face

will be captured.

- Select Region: Setup the face detects area. The system will only detect the face in the

selected area. On the preview screen, use mouse to drag the area that user wants to

search. User should see the blue frame on the preview screen of Face Finder setup

window. User can select multiple areas for detection. To clear the selected area, right click the mouse button and drag the selected area to clear. Or, click Clear to clear all selected

areas.

Detection Sensitivity: To set the sensitivity level of face detection. More higher is more

easily to detect the difference of the face.

Minimal Face Size Level: To set the face detection of minimal size. The system will only

detect the face size is equal or greater than the minimal face size. User should see a green

frame on the preview screen of Face Finder setup window.

Trigger Condition Setting: Set the conditions of the face detection that is trigger by outside

device such as sensor, relay device.

- Enable: Mark to enable Trigger Condition Setting.

- Start Message: Set the sensor level that will trigger the face detection. The default is high.

- Stop Message: Set the sensor level that will reset the condition of face detection. The default is low.

- Activate Device: Set the activate level of relay device. When the face detects condition meets the condition in Activate Delay, the relay will send out the signal and the system will send out the face object log. The log can be viewed in Face Object Log.

- Activate Delay: Set the condition for activating relay device to send out the log to DVR

system. Select the time (second) and times (the number of face has been detected) from drag down list.

- Reset Device Status after seconds: Set the time period to reset activate device back to normal status. It works only when the activate status is set to trigger.

After set up, click Start Test to test the configure result. When the system is detecting face, the red frame will show up on the screen. The test result will display in Face log List windows as below figure shown:

(10) Video Screen

Display the video of the selected camera

(10) Input

Select the type of video camera input you are using

- Analog Camera

The video source is coming directly from camera that is connected to the SA Series PCI card DVR.

- Remote DVR

The video source is coming from another DVR server. In the Remote DVR dialog box, enter the server IP, port number, user ID, password and select the camera number.

If you are not sure of the server IP and port, please check the DVR server IP address in Network setting.

- IP Camera

The video source is coming from Network camera or IP camera. In the IP Camera Settings dialog box, select to connect using Protocol or URL and then enter the required info. If it requires user identification of IP camera, enable Authentication check box and enter User ID and Password. If you are not sure of the Protocol or URL info, please refer to the IP camera manual or contact your IP camera local distributor.

To setup advance camera audio setting, click Detail button. User can adjust IP camera’s video size, frame rate, quality, bright, contrast, hue, and saturation.

4.2.1 Setup the Object Counting

1. Click Detail to enter the object counting setup window.

2. Enable Detected Regions in Display section. This enables the object counting information show on the screen. Moving Object will enable the object size frame to show on the screen.

3. Click Region1 and press left button of mouse and drag the area that user wants the object to be counted. And then, click Region2 and drag another area that user wants the object to be counted, too. Those selected regions will mark in different color. The system will count the objects that move between the selected regions.

4. Click Object size to define the detected object dimensions. Press left button of mouse and drag on the screen. To see the object size frame on screen, enable Moving Object in Display section.

5. Adjust the sensitive of object detecting.

6. To test the setting, mark the Directions (In/Out) that you want to be tested want to be test and click Start. The testing result will show in Test section.

7. Click OK to save the setting. Click Cancel to leave the setup window without saving.

8. The object counting information will be displayed on the video screen of upper part..

Object counting information display

Region 1

Object size frame

Region

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4.3 Recording Setting

In the Recording dialog box, click OK to accept the new settings, click Cancel to exit without saving, and click Default to revert back to original factory setting.

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(1) Camera Icons

Select the camera number you want to set the recording setting for. 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) Recording Mode

The blocks from 00 to 23 represent the time in 24-hour clock. To record in full 24 hours, select the recording mode and click the ~ button. If you want to only record at a particular time, click the colored block beside the recording mode then click on the time 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 path (see also Chapter 4.1 #1

- 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 Af ter settings.

- Smart Recording

Automatically switch to record 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 Set the maximum and minimum frame rate setting in (7) Frame Rate

- Voice Detecting Recording

DVR system will record the sound when the voice exceeds the intensity value in Voice Detection setting.

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- No Recording

The system won’t do any recording.

(3) Enable Audio

Select to assign the audio channel of the selected camera. You can only assign one audio channel to one camera source. This way you can record both audio and video.

(4) Motion Detection

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

(5) Voice Detection

Adjust the intensity of the audio detector. The system detects sound when it exceeds the intensity value.

(6) Quality

Adjust the video quality. The higher the value, the lower the compression level and uses more hard disk space.

(7) Frame Rate

Set the maximum and minimum number of frames to be recorded during motion and motionless state. The frame rate ranges from 1 to 30 for NTSC and 1 to 25 for PAL. The higher the frame rate, it uses more hard disk space.

(8) Video Size

Select the size of the video and click the ~ button. The higher the size, the larger the file it create. You can also activate the Enable Deinterlace to enhance the video quality. Set the Enable Deinterlace mode to #1, if you are capturing motionless picture and #2, if it captures lots of movement.

(9) Video Screen

Display the video of the selected camera

(10) Mask/Shield Edit

Mask, mark an area on the screen to disregard the motion in the marked area and to only monitor outside the marked area. As for the Shield, it covers an area on the screen and the covered area would not be visible on the screen and recorded. (see also Chapter 4.3.1 and 4.3.2

(11) Compression Type

You can encrypt the recorded video that way only the person who knows the password can clearly view the video playback. The file size would become 10 to 30% more. Enabling the Video Encryption check box, you will be prompted to enter the password and retype the password for confirmation. Make sure not to forget the password for you would not be able to decrypt the video without it.

symbol would appear on the upper right of the encrypted

The video screen. You may see the video during live recording (see also Chapter 4.3.3

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4.3.1 To Mask/Shield an area on the screen

1. In the Mask/Shield Edit section, activate the Enable Mask/Enable Shield check box.

2. In the Edit section, select between Mask or Shield and click the ~ button.

3. Click and drag a frame on the (9) Video Screen to create Mask or Shield area.

4.3.2 To show and change the color of the Mask

1. Enable the Show Mask check box.

2. In the Color section, select the color and click ~button.

4.3.3 To Playback Encrypted Video

On Playback, Webcam, and Remote Console video screen, just click and enter the correct password to decrypt and playback the video.

To encrypt the recoded video back, click

and enter a WRONG password.

It is important to encrypt the video again, to avoid unauthorized user viewing the

video.

4.4 Network Setting

In the Network Setting dialog box, click OK to accept the new settings, click Cancel to exit without saving, and click Default to revert back to original factory setting.

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(1) Server Name

Assign a name for the DVR unit. Letters of the alphabet and numbers only.

(2) Transmitting Cameras

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

(3) Server IP

Set the Server IP and Remote Console Port number. The system will automatically detect your Server IP address. You need this when accessing DVR server from the remote location via internet.

(4) Dynamic DNS (Domain Name System)

Enter the Domain Name and Password. To use this feature, first register your domain name on the following Web site http://ddns.dss.com.tw

1. User Login

Browse the website ddns.dss.com.tw

with Microsoft IE or Netscape Navigator to access the following dialog.You will be prompted to enter CD key number, product name, password, and user information. Use this service if the IP address changes each time when you connect to internet.

- First input CD-Key number (serial number) and select the product name.

- Then click OK to login or Reset to clear the previous input.

2. User Information Please provide the following user information, Host Name (user can choose any name

he/she likes except the one violence with other users), Password, E-mail, Company, and Country. And then, click OK to complete the domain name registration.

(5) Remote Control Server

Enable/disable remote control from remote application (ex. CMS). Enter the remote accessing port in Port column.

(6) Network Video Configuration

Set up the video quality and frame rate for viewing and transmitting to the remote program. Scrolling adjust bar to set the Quality level and FrameRate level.

(7) WebViewer Configuration

Activate Enable Anonymous Login to remotely access the DVR server without the need of password and Talk to Web-Client to use the 2-Way Talk feature that allows the client and server to talk via internet using microphone. Make sure both microphone and speakers work before using this feature.

If the Talk to Web-Client is disabled, the person in the DVR server side can only hear the voice from the client side that is when the WebCam 2-Way Talk button is activated. (see also Chapter

7.1 #6).

Make sure that your Webcam Digital Signature is updated yearly; else you won’t be

able to access the DVR server from the DVR WebViewer. To update/download your WebViewer Digital Signature, click Update WebViewer Digital Signature. Make sure your PC is connected to internet.

(8) Voice Phone

The T alk to Web-Client is to use the 2-Way Talk feature that allows the client and server to talk via internet using microphone. Make sure both microphone and speakers work before using this feature. If the Talk to Web-Client is disabled, the person in the DVR server side can only hear the voice from the client side that is when the WebCam 2-Way Talk button is activated. (see also

Chapter 7.1 #6

(9) Network Time Synchronization

Adjust the DVR system time same as network time server. Fill in the Time Serve r IP address or domain name. Select Automatic Synchronize time to set automatic synchronize time on a daily

Make sure that your Webcam Digital Signature is updated yearly; else you won’t be able to access the DVR server from the DVR WebViewer. To update/download your WebViewer Digital Signature, click Update WebViewer Digital Signature. Make sure your PC is connected to internet.

basis. Or, user can click Synchronize Time Right Now to adjust time right away.

(10) Other Configuration

- UPnP

Enable UPnP function to automatically configure the port setting on the local network. This function is available when there is UPNP device in the same network. It will write the DVR port information into the router or other network device

- Enable White List

An access permit list for the remote accessing of DVR 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.

- Enable HandyView

Enable remote users to use a PDA or a mobile phone to access DVR server and select the video size and quality. (See also Chapter 7.5 and 7.6

- Network Bandwidth Limit

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

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4.5 Schedule Setting

Schedule to record, backup, 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 right.

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

- Record

Activate all the cameras to allow video recording at the set time based on the Recording setting (see also Chapter 4.3

- Backup

Save another copy of all the data at the set time and specified backup path. DVR automatically updates and will only backup the data that is not yet included in the archive. To assign backup path, click

and buttons to shift the calendar to the left or

Make sure the backup folder and storage folder are not on the same drive.

- Enable Network

Activate DVR remote system to allow 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.

Make sure the Windows operating system is set NOT to require you to login user

name and password.

- Disable Alarm

Deactivate the alarm at the set time temporarily.

- Turn on Relay #

Active the Relay at the set time. If there are no Relays connected, Turn on Relay # function will not display in drag down list. The Relay number will depend on how many Relays are connected.

3. Specify to either schedule it weekly or one time. Click ~ to make a selection.

4. Click on the blocks to set the schedule (see also Chapter 4.5.1 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.

). Or click All to select all. To

4.5.1 Set schedule at specific portion of time

1. Right click the colored blocks.

2. In the Select time dialog box, click to enable or disable the portion you want to set.

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

4.6 Backup Setting

In the Backup Setting dialog box, the number from 00 to 23 represent the time in 24-hour clock. The numbers from 01 to 16 represent the camera number. When you back up the file, you may find QLogViewer and Player application included in the backup folder (see also Chapter 5

4.6.1 To Backup file

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 below, click on the blue block to select the recorded file. 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 information beside the calendar.

Selected Files : Show the number of files selected. Require Space : Show the total size of the selected file.

4. Enable Auto partition and select to divide the file size into DVD-R or CD-R. The DVR will automatically backup and divide the file sizes to facilitate burning into DVD or CD disc.

5. If you do NOT want to keep the recorded file in the storage folder, enable Delete files after Backup check box.

6. Click

7. Click to start archiving the selected file.

8. In the Processing… dialog box, to stop archiving press Abort. When done, the Backup Path list, shows the archived item. To burn the file in CD, select the item in the list and click Burn. Click Exit to end this procedure and burn it later.

to set the path on where to store the backup file.

9. In CD/DVD Backup, enable/disable Delete file after burning check box to remove the archived file after burning. Click Burn to start and Exit to cancel this process.

4.6.2 Setup Quick Backup

Set a quick backup rule for user when user presses

1. Click

2. In Quick Backup Setting, mark

3. And then, select the channels that want to backup

Quick Backup

Enable

to execute backup instantly.

Backup Last:

means backup the recorded file from now backward 60 minutes. Present time is 13:00, the system will backup start from 12:00 when press quick backup button

Set the time before minutes to backup. For example: time before 60 minutes

4.7 Sensor Setting

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

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

2. Enter sensor name.

3. Click External IO to configure external I/O device if it is available(see also 4.7.1

4. The system automatically detects the sensor 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.

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

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4.7.1 To Setup External I/O Box

The DVR system can connect the external I/O box for more installed of I/O devices.

1. Click Add.

2. Mark Enable box to enable this external I/O box.

3. Select the Brand of external I/O box from drag down list.

4. In Port Setting, different brand of external I/O box may have different port parameters.

Please refer to the external I/O box’s user manual for port setting information. Using the default value if user uses External I/O box.

5. Click OK to save the setting.

6. To add more than one external I/O box, click Add and follow the above step 2~4.

7. In External I/O box setup dialog, user will see all added External I/O. Click added External I/O

box and click Add to scan the connected relays and sensors.

8. In Add Module windows, click Scan to scan the connected relays and sensors on the

External I/O box.

9. All connected relays and sensors will be listed. User can click radio button to control relays’

status. And then, click OK to save the setting and click Cancel to exit and without saving.

10. All connected External I/O box and their modules will be listed as tree topology in External I/O

Setup windows.

11. To view the all I/O devices information, click I/O Map.

4.8 Relay Setting

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

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

2. Mark Enable to enable the selected relay.

3. Click External I O to configure external I/O device if it is available (see also 4.7.1 external I/O is set and it will be available in drag down list for selecting.

4. The system automatically detects the card and input number. In the Content section, enter relay description.

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

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

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4.9 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, and Default to revert back to original factory setting.

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To set the Alarm Setting:

1. Click Add to insert and set a new alarm setting. Click the items in the (7) Alarm Setting List, if you want to modify the alarm setting.

2. In (1) Alarm Setting number/Name/Description, display the selected alarm setting number in the list below. Enter alarm name and description.

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.

- In Camera section, select and click on the camera number (01 to 16) in Motion

Detected and Video Loss to set the condition for the system to alarm.

- In Missing and Suspicious Object Detected, click the camera number (01 to 16)and

select the certain object on the screen (right click on camera number for detailed setting)), and when the certain object is missing or doubtful, the system will alarm.(see also Chapter 4.9.12

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- In Scene Change, click the camera number (01 to 16) and when the camera has been

moved, the system will alarm.

5. In (4) Sensor, select and click on the sensor number (01 to 16) to set the condition for the system to alarm. If the sensor normal status is high, set the sensor condition to low (see

Chapter 4.7 step #4

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

system to alarm.

• Normal Reboot: when the DVR system reboot without abnormal condition, the

system will send out the alarm message.

• Abnormal Reboot: when the DVR 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 DVR system is lost, the

system will send out the alarm message.

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

the alarm message.

• Temperature: set a temperature limited of system for system to alarm. When DVR

system temperature is over the temperature limited, the system will send out the

alarm.

• Illegal Entry: any objects move between selected regions which user has set up in Object Counting section (see Chapter 4.2.1

Select the entry (object moves from region 1 to 2 or from region 2 to 1) and camera for system alarm detection.

Only if camera has been setup in Object Counting will be available for

selecting in Illegal Entry.

- Enable/disable the POS Keyword check box, to scan the data from the POS if it

matches the keyword (see also Chapter 4.9.11

- Enable/disable the Alarm Message check box, to active with external alarm message

by your own program. For the detail configuration, please contact the local reseller.

6. In (5) Alarm Reset, click the camera number (01 to 16) 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 sensor condition to low.

7. In (6) Action, you may now set the alarm action for the system to perform when the alarm

condition is activated.

- Launch EMAP

Display mini EMAP screen.

- Call Monitor Out

Switch to only display the video on Call Monitor from where the alarm is activated.

a. Select the camera from drop down list to specify which camera video to be

), the system will send out the alarm.

displayed on TV when the alarm is triggered.

~ Alarm Camera: the channel video that has an alarm occurred will be

~ Camera #(1~32): select the camera channel video that you want to be

b. Retrie ve time: set the waiting duration before system switching back to original

display mode on automatically. If the retrieve time is un-mark, the alarm video will keep displaying until user switches back to normal display mode manually. The retrieve time range is 3~ 600 seconds.

- Enlarge Camera View

Switch to only display video in Preview/Advanced 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.

~ Alarm Camera: the channel video that has an alarm occurred will be

~ Camera # (1~32): the selected channel video that will be enlarged on screen

b. Retrie ve 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 3~ 600 seconds.

displayed on TV.

displayed on when an alarm is activated.

enlarged on screen.

when an alarm is activated.

- 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 (see also Chapter 4.9.1

- Play Warning Sound Play alarm sound. To setup click Detail (see also Chapter 4.9.2

- Make Phone Calls Dial and contact the number in the list. To setup click Detail (see also Chapter 4.9.3

use this feature, the PC must have a voice modem connected to it. The supported audio system is only 8KHz and 16Bit mono.

- Send E-mail Send an electronic text message. To setup click Detail (see also Chapter 4.9.4

- File Transmission via FTP

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Upload file to remote computer thru FTP (File Transfer Protocol). To setup click Detail (see also Chapter 4.9.5

- Start Recording Record the video from the selected camera. To setup click Detail (see also Chapter

4.9.6).

- SMS (Short Message Service)/MMS (Multimedia Messaging System)

SMS transmits only text messages to mobile phone. MMS transmits text messages and images over wireless networks using the wireless application protocol (WAP). Make sure your mobile phone support this feature and your PC is connected to GSM/GPRS modem. To setup click Detail (see also Chapter 4.9.7

- PTZ preset point Position the PTZ camera based on the preset point setting. To setup click Detail (see

also Chapter 4.9.8

- Alarm SOP (Standard Operation Procedure)

List the instructions to inform the person of what to do when the alarm is activated. To setup click Detail (see also Chapter 4.9.9

- Send to CMS (Central Manage ment System)

Enable/disable the selected camera to send video to CMS when the alarm is activated (see also Chapter 4.9.10

- Launch Program To call up the external program that is provided by 3rd party. Click Detail and click

to locate the program path. Enable Multiple instance check box to allow the program can be executed many times at the same time.

- Snapshot

Take a snapshot when the alarm is activated. a. Select Camera : specify which channel video to be snapshot when the alarm is

occurred. ~ Alarm Camera: when a channel has an alarm occurred, and then, the DVR

system will snapshot the channel video.

~ Camera # (1~32): the selected channel would be snapshot when an alarm is

occurred.

b. Video Size: select the size of

snapshot picture.

c. Number of picture: the number of

picture that is going to be taken.

d. Snapshot Interval: a time gap for

next snapshot

e. Sa ve Path: a storage path for saving

snapshot pictures.

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4.9.1 To Setup Alarm Relay:

1. Beside 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.

4.9.2 To Setup the Alarm Sound Setting:

1. Beside the Play Warning Sound check box, click

2. In the Alarm Sound Setting dialog box, click other source or folder,

Record

Detail

to select other wav file from

to make a new copy of a sound.

Play

to listen,

3. If you click if you want to replace the file. Click continue and

4. When the Sound Recorder appears, use the record control panel to record, stop, play, rewind and forward. If you want to keep the existing file, click

…, enter filename and click

Make sure you have microphone connected to your PC.

5. Click OK to exit and accept the setting and

, you will be prompted

Record

to discontinue.

Cancel

File

Save

to exit without saving the setting.

Cancel

4.9.3 To Setup Call Out List:

1. Beside the Make Phone Calls check box, click

2. In the Call Out List, click new contact number, selected item, selected item, working.

3. In the Call Out Setting, enter the phone number and description. Click select existing sound recorded massager and message.

4. When the Sound Recorder appears, use the record control panel to record, stop, play, rewind and forward. If you want to save the file, click enter filename and click sure you have microphone connected to your PC.

The supported audio system is only 8KHz and 16Bit mono.

5. Click OK to exit and accept the setting and

Detail

to make a new voice

Record

to insert a

Add

to edit the

Modify Remove Test

to delete the

to check if it is

File

Save As

. Make

Save

…,

to exit without saving the setting.

Cancel

4.9.4 To Setup Send E-mail Setting:

Beside 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.

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

(2) Mail To check if it is working, click T est Account button.

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.

(3) Email Notice Setting

Notice Interval Set the period of time before it sends another e-mail notice. Embedded image Select the image size and set the number of frames. Attach image when sensor is triggered When the sensor is triggered, the system will

capture the image and send the image to the certain e-mail address with the alarm message.

(4) Modem Dial up Setting

If you are using dial up modem, enable Auto Dial up check box and select the modem name. You may also set the time to disconnect automatically, just enable the Auto Disconnect after check box and set time.

4.9.5 To Setup FTP Setting:

1. Beside the File Transmission via FTP check

box, click Detail.

2. In the FTP Setting dialog box, enter the FTP IP, port, user ID and password.

3. In Number of Pic text box, enter the number of sequence images that want to send when file is transmitting.

4. In Upload image when sensor is triggered, select the camera that the images will be capture and send when the sensor is triggered.

5. Click OK to exit and save the setting and

Cancel to exit without saving the setting.

4.9.6 To Setup Alarm Recording Setting:

1. Beside 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 or Max to record the maximum of frames based on the available speed.

4. In the Stop Recording after text box, set the number in second for the program to continue recording after the alarm has ended.

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

4.9.7 To Setup SMS/MMS Setting:

To use this feature, GSM/GPRS modem is required. Connect the GSM/GPRS modem to the serial COMM port of PC. Beside the SMS/MMS check box, click Detail.

Select the port number in Com Port drop down list from where the GSM/GPRS modem is connected.

1. Click Modem Setup button to automatically detect the Modem Baud Rate.

2. In Local Phone Number text box, enter the GSM SIM card phone number.

3. In Phone Num text box, enter the contact number.

4. You may now set to send thru SMS &/or MMS. If you enable SMS setting, just enter the message in the text box. If you enable MMS, enter the APN name, WAP IP, MMS address and the message. If you are not sure, please contact your mobile service provider.

5. Attach image when sensor is triggered select the camera that the images will be capture and send when the sensor is triggered.

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

Make sure your ISP provider and cell phone provider both support JPG file format

transmitting.

4.9.8 To Setup PTZ Preset Point:

Beside the PTZ preset point check box, click Detail. In the Trigger PTZ Preset Setting dialog box, select the PTZ camera number then select the Enable check box. Select the position of the PTZ camera when the alarm is activated and ended. For the PTZ camera ended point, user also can select one preset position or Auto Pan between preset position groups.

4.9.9 To Setup Alarm SOP:

Beside the Alarm SOP check box, click Detail. In the step text boxes, type the standard protocol when the alarm is activated. When the alarm is activated the Standard Operation Procedure dialog box will appear. Just click Next to see the next instruction, Back to see the previous instruction, Finish to end and Abort to terminate.

4.9.10 To Setup CMS Setting

Beside 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.

4.9.11 To Setup POS Keyword Setting

1. Beside the Send to POS Keyword check box, click Detail.

2. In the POS Keyword Setting, select the camera to enable/disable scanning the keyword.

Enable All to select all cameras.

3. Enter the text below keyword text box. Click Add to include the keyword in the list. To remove,

select the word in the list and click Delete. You may only add 8 keywords. User can define the color for each keyword. To set the color, click the color panel after next to POS keyword column and a color selection window will pop up. Select the color that user wants and click OK.

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

Click to change color of keyword

4.9.12 Missing, Suspicious Object, and Scene Change Detected

- Missing Object

Select the certain object on the screen for the system to detect; when the object is disappear or move and the system will alarm. Click OK to exit and save the configuration. To exam the setup condition, click Start Test.

1. Select the camera number (0-16) and press RIGHT button on the mouse to call up the setup windows.

2. Click Save to capture the image for comparing reference first. To view the captured image, enable the Show Reference Image check box. The captured image will display on screen. The reference image is sharing with the Suspicious Object and Scene Change function.

3. Mark the Enable check box to setup the condition.

4. Use the mouse to click and drag the frame on the screen. User can drag more than one frame.

5. Sensitivity: Set the system detects sensitivity.

6. Delay Time: Set the lasting time for system to detect the object.

7. To reset all object frames, click Clean. To clean an object frame, click right button of mouse and drag the object frame that user want to clean.

- Suspicious Object

Suspicious Object is including the object missing or the doubtful object appears on the screen. Click OK to save and exit the setup windows. To exam the setup condition, click Start Test.

1. Select the camera number (0-16) and press right button on the mouse to call up the

setup windows. And then, click the Suspicious Object Tab.

2. Click Save to capture the image for comparing reference. To view the captured image, enable the Show Reference Image check box. The captured image will display on screen. The reference image is sharing with the Missing Object and Scene Change function.

3. Mark the Enable check box to setup the condition.

4. Sensitive: Set the system detects sensitivity.

5. Delay Time: Set the lasting time for system to detect the object.

6. Use the mouse to click and drag the frame on the screen.

• Maximum_Object: the maximum detect size. The objects are out of the

maximum detect area will be disregard. Use mouse to click and drag the frame on the screen.

• Minimum_Object: the minimum detect area. When the objects are smaller than

the minimum detect area, the system will disregard. Use mouse to click and drag the frame on the screen.

7. Enable Mask

Mark an area on the screen to disregards the motion in the marked area and to only monitor outside the marked area. Mark the Enable Mask check box, click and drag the mask frame on the screen.

8. To reset all object frames, click Clean. To clean an object frame, click right button of mouse and drag the object frame that user want to clean

- Scene Change

When the camera has been moved, the system will alarm.

1. Select the camera number (0-16) and press right button on the mouse to call up the setup windows. And then, click the Scene Change Tab.

3. Mark the Enable check box to setup the condition.

4. Sensitive: Set the system detects sensitivity.

5. Delay Time: Set the lasting time for system to detect the movement.

6. Change Rate: Set the camera movement range which compare with the original position.

7. Enable Mask

Mark an area on the screen to disregards the motion in the marked area and to only monitor outside the marked area. Mark the Enable Mask check box, click and drag the mask frame on the screen.

8. To reset all object frames, click Clean. To clean an object frame, click right button of mouse and drag the object frame that user want to clean.

4.10 User Setting

Only administrator can access User Setting. 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.

After clicking Add or Edit, you may customize the user control setting. OK to exit and accept the setting, and Cancel to exit without saving the setting

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(1) Authorization level

Select the status of the user. Only Administrator-level can access User Setting, and reset the Alarm status when using the Remote Console.

(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 C onsole

Allow the user to remote modify DVR system setting.

- Remote LogViewer

Allow the user to view the event log from remote site.

- Remote EMAP

Allow the user to view the E-map of DVR 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 DVR 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) Name

Enter the user name.

(6) Description

Enter the user description.

(7) Password

Enter the user password.

(8) Confirm Password

Enter the same user password for confirmation.

Chapter 5 Backup Video Players

You can playback the backup files using QLogViewer and Player applications. When you back up the recorded file, QLogViewer and Player applications are automatically included in the backup folder.

QLogViewer can only playback one video at a time. It only comes with video segmentation, output segmentation, capture screen shot, and print the screen. With Player, it is the same as in Playback mode and supports six (6) 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 QLogViewer or Player icon.

5.1 Familiarizing QLogViewer Buttons

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(1) Time Display the file date, time and play speed.

(2) File Display the path where the file is located.

(3) Playback Control

Buttons

(4) Progress bar Show the progress of the file being played. You may move the

(5) Segmentation Keep a portion of the recorded video you want. For operational

(6) Output Save the segmented file in *.mpg, *.avi, or *.dvr format.

(7) Save Capture and save the screen shot either in *.jpg or *.bmp format.

(8) Print Print the screen shot.

(9) Open Access the backup video file.

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 ½x, ¼x, or

⅛x.

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. Next: Go to the next frame. End: Go to the end of the recorded video file.

bar to seek at any location of the track.

procedure, please refer to Chapter 4.8.

5.2 Familiarizing the Player Buttons

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(1) Split Screen Mode Select from six (6) different split screen type to playback the

recorded video file of all the camera, or one camera over the other or alongside on a single screen.

- If there are only 4 cameras, you won’t be able to switch to 9, 16, and 13 split

screen mode.

- To zoom in an area on the screen, Right click and Drag a square on the area

you want to enlarge.

(2) Exit Close the Player.

(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 ½x, ¼x, or ⅛x. 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. Next: Go to the next frame.

End: Go to the end of the recorded video file.

Name Function

(6) Date Select the date on the calendar and the time from 00 to 23 to where

The numbers from 00 to 23 represent the time in 24-hour clock. The numbers from

(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

(9) Output Save the segmented file in *.mpg, *.avi, or *.dvr format (see also

(10) Segment Keep a portion of the recorded video you want (see also Chapter

(11) Print Print the screen shot.

(12) Snapshot Capture and save the screen shot either in *.jpg or *.bmp format. (13) Full screen View in Playback-compact mode. To return, Right click the mouse

(14) Visual Search Search from a specific camera by Date, Hour, Minute, 10 Seconds

(15) Find Next Search for the next event or changes in the motion detector frame.

(16) Event Search Search from the recorded activities that take place in the system

(17) Intelligent Search Search the changes in the motion detector frame (See also Chapter

to start playing the recorded video file.

in single screen mode, click the camera ID number to switch and view other camera.

Chapter 3.7

3.7).

or press 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.

and Second. (See also Chapter 3.9

You can use this when you are using Intelligent Search or Event Search only.

(i.e., Sensor, Motion , Video Loss, POS) . (See also Chapter 3.10

3.11).

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Chapter 6 Using Functional Keys

The DVR system provides shortcut keys. The table shows the function keys and descriptions.

Function Keys Description

F1 Display system information

F2 Start recording

F3 Enable network function

F4 Access system settings

F5 Switch to playback mode

F6 Access EMAP setting

F7 Access PTZ camera control panel

F8 Snapshot

F9 Switch to Full Screen

F11 Switch to AutoScan

Ctrl + A Turn on/off hardware AGC (Auto Gain Control)

Chapter 7 Using the Remote Programs

You can use Microsoft Internet Explorer to access DVR server by entering the IP address or domain name. To use this feature, make sure that you 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 WebCamX.cab, allow the installation and you should be able to connect and login afterwards.

For Windows XP, click Install when the Internet Explorer - Security Warning dialog box appears.

After installing the WebCamX.cab and when connecting to the DVR server, you are required to enter User ID, password and select the network type.

7.1 Familiarizing the WebViewer Buttons

Right-clicking on the webviewer video screen, enables you to start video recording, change video quality, switch camera and enable/disable DirectDraw.

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(1) DirectDraw Enhance the video quality.

Not all graphic cards can support this function.

(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) Split display mode Select from six (4) different split screen types to view all the

cameras. It also allows you to switch and view different camera number.

(5) Audio Enable/disable remote sound.

(6) 2-Way Talk 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 DVR server Talk to web-client setting is disabled, you won’t be able to hear from the other side.

(7) Record Save the video of the selected camera in AVI format.

(8) Event Log Viewer Display the Event logs, Operation logs, POS logs, System logs, and

Network logs.

(9) Remote Console Initiate Remote Console. The interface is the same as DVR

application and allows you to control DVR server (see also Chapter

7.2).

(10) Remote EMAP Display the DVR server EMAP screen (see also Chapter3.6).

Name Function

(11) Remote setup Change the DVR server settings (see also Chapter 7.1.1).

(12) Select a PTZ

Camera

(13) Snapshot Capture and save the screen shot in *.bmp format.

(14) Full screen Use the entire area of the screen to only display the video.

(15) Select cameras

to view

Initiate PTZ camera controller (see also Chapter 7.2)

To return, Right click the mouse or press ESC on the keyboard.

Select to the view camera from different server. In Select Camera dialog box, Display column, click to enable/disable viewing the camera. In Video Quality column, click to select between High, Normal or Low.

- Click Add Server and select the server type between DVR and IP

Cam to add.

- Click Delete Server to delete the selected item.

- Click Import to replace it with the previous saved list.

- Click Export to save the list.

- Click Appl y All to change all the camera video quality based on

the selected setting.

- Click OK to exit.

To add IP Cam, user need to enable IP Camera control

right at the User setting of DVR system.(see Chapter

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7.1.1 To Setup Remote System Setting

Click OK to exit and save the setting and Cancel to exit without saving the setting. The setting here applies to Remote DVR only.

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(1) Camera Name

Select the camera you want to adjust the settings.

(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) Camera Setting

- 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.

- Name

Change the camera name.

- Description

Add a short comment.

(4) Video Adjustment

Adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Hue and Saturation of the selected camera.

(5) Auto Brightness Control

Automatically adjust the brightness.

(6) Night View

Automatically adjust the exposure to make the image more visible especially when the site is dark. You can only use this function when the Auto Brightness Control is enabled.

(7) Recording Mode

The blocks from 00 to 11 (AM & PM) represent the time in 24-hour clock. To record in full 24 hours, select the recording mode and click the ~ button. If you want to only record at a particular time, click the colored block beside the recording mode then click on the time 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 path (see also Chapter 4.1 #1

- Motion Recording

Start recording the video from the selected camera only when the system detects motion. 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 Set the maximum and minimum frame rate setting in (7) Frame Rate

- No Recording

The system won’t do any recording.

(8) Motion Detection

Adjust the sensitivity of the motion detector. 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.

(9) Voice Detection

Adjust the intensity of the audio detector. The system detects sound when it exceeds the intensity value.

(10) Noise Reduction

Reduce undesirable video signal and improve the quality of the video.

Noise Reduction uses lots of CPU resource. Please use this feature only if it is really

necessary.

(11) Quality

Adjust the video quality. The higher the value, the lower the compression level and uses more hard disk space.

(12) Frame Rate

Set the number of images per second of the video to be recorded. The frame rate ranges from 1 to 30 for NTSC and 1 to 25 for PAL. The higher frame rate, it uses more hard disk space.

(13) Video Size

(14) Compression Type

Select between the 2 compression types. MPEG4 uses higher compression rate and the file is smaller. While MJPEG uses lower compression rate and the file is bigger.

section.

7.2 Familiarizing the WebViewer PTZ Buttons

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(1) Direction buttons Adjust and position the focal point of the PTZ camera. Click the

(2) Select PTZ Choose to enable/disable the PTZ camera. In the Select PTZ dialog

(3) AutoPan Groups Operate the PTZ cameras automatically based on the selected

(4) Camera preset

position number

(5) Zoom +/- Zoom in and out the image.

(6) Focus +/- Adjust the focus manually to produce clear image.

center to pan automatically.

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.

camera group preset position number.

Move the PTZ camera to the preset point.

7.3 Familiarizing the Remote Console Buttons

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(1) Exit Close the Remote Console.

(2) Volume Enable/disable the sound.

(3) Split Screen

Mode

- If there are only 4 cameras, you won’t be able to switch to 9, 16, and 13 split screen

(4) Record Start/stop video recording.

(5) EMAP Display the map in each area, the camera/sensor/relay location and

(6) Network Enable/disable remote system access. This feature allows you to

(7) Setup Configure the Remote Console setting. (see also Chapter 7.3.1)

(8) Preview Switch to Preview/Advanced mode. This allows you to view live

(9) Playback Switch to Playback mode. This allows you to view the recorded video

(10) Status Bar Display the current date, time and hard disk free space.

mode.

- To change the video quality, right-click on the screen and select between High,

Normal or Low.

Select from six (6) different split screen type to playback the recorded video file of all the camera, or one camera over the other or alongside on a single screen.

the warning event. (see also Chapter 3.6

access DVR server from a remote location via internet connection.

camera display.

file. (see Chapter 7.4

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Name Function

(11) Camera ID Show the number of cameras that are being viewed. When you are

(12) Event log Show the record of activities that take place in the system. To filter

(13) Snapshot Capture and save the screen shot either in *.jpg or *.bmp format.

(14) Full screen Use the entire area of the screen to only display the video.

(15) Alarm Alert and display warning info. Only Administrator-level can reset

in single screen mode, click the camera ID number to switch and view other camera.

the records, select and click the option button to only display Event, System, Operation, Network or POS.

To return, Right click the mouse or press ESC on the keyboard.

and turn on, off and trigger the Sensor and Relay by right-clicking the item in the Sensor and Relay list.

7.3.1 To Setup Remote Console Setting

Click OK to exit and save the setting and Cancel to exit without saving the setting.

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(1) 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.

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) 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 DVR Server IP and Port number.

(4) Channel Settings

The numbers from 01 to 16 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.

7.4 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 DVR 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 16 represent the camera number.

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