Talos Security NVClient User Manual

Digital V ideo Surveillance Center

Management Software

NVClient

User Manual

Revision: V3.2

Updated: 12-2011

User Manual for Digital Surveillance Center Management Software

INDEX

1 Introduction __________________________________________3

Factors Influencing System Performance___________________________ 3
Main Functions ________________________________________________ 3

2 Software Operating Requirements________________________4

Operating System ______________________________________________ 4
Minimum / Recommended Hardware Configuration _________________ 4

3 Software Installation and Uninstallation ___________________4

Software Logon ________________________________________________ 5

4 Introduction to Main Interface___________________________6

System Setup Area _____________________________________________ 6
Device Management ___________________________________________ 6, 7

5 Details for Function Settings_____________________________8

System Setup __________________________________________________ 8
Local Setup ___________________________________________________ 8
Common Setup _____________________________________________ 8
Local Picture View __________________________________________ 12
Video Switch on Group_______________________________________ 13
On Time Record ____________________________________________ 16
Service ____________________________________________________ 17
Local Logo View ____________________________________________ 19
Setup Ex___________________________________________________ 20
Stream Matrix ______________________________________________ 23
Virtual Matrix______________________________________________ 24
Remote Setup__________________________________________________ 25
Playback______________________________________________________ 25
Device Management ____________________________________________ 26
Talkback______________________________________________________ 27

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Chapter I General

1.1 Introduction

Digital surveillance center management software aka. Client Software, is a comprehensive tool for
managing networked surveillance devices including; network video servers, network cameras and
networked digital video recorders. You have complete access to networked devices fo r centralized
monitoring and storage as well as providing management and control of networked video devices.

This central management software supports video switching of 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, or 36 images,
bi-directional audio, log retrieval, alarm control, and remote retrieval playback. Powerful
functionality, a user friendly interface, and easy operation makes this software ideal for small and
medium sized surveillance systems.

1.2 Factors Influencing System Performance

When designing a system, you must co nsider the performance of the entire system, the factors
influencing your system, and the settings making your system operate at an optimized
performance level. Bandwidth is your primary consideration, other factors such as frame rate and
an excess of connections to the central management software will influence the frame rate of the
server . Heavy traffic on the network will slow video transmission while the connection to the
servers (DVRs) will also slow the network for other users. One last factor to consider is the
capability of the PC hosting the center management software. Motion video is resource intensive
for a PC, use of a PC with a powerful CPU, maximum RAM and a good graphics card will result
in a better experience with your central management software connection.

1.3 Main Functions

The main functions of this center management software include:

¾ Simultaneously display of up to 36 cameras
¾ Centralized monitoring, storage, data transmission, management and control of all front-end

network video surveillance devices, including network video servers, network cameras, and
networked DVRs

¾ Real-time video monitoring
¾ Video recording modes; pre-video recording, manual video recording, alarm contact video

recording, and timer-controlled video recording

¾ PTZ control, presets, call, and cruise
¾ Supports preset position call when trigg ered by external alarm
¾ Supports video-loss alarm, video motion alarm, and network error alarm
¾ Log management
¾ Back-end snapshot and front-end snapshot
¾ DDNS(Dynamic Domain Name System)
¾ PPPOE (Dial-up Internet Service)
¾ Support data transparent transmission

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Chapter II Software Operating Requirements

2.1 Operating System

32-bit/64-bit Simplified Chinese/English Windows 2000, Windows 2003, Windows XP/Vista and
Windows 7

2.2 Minimum Configuration of Hardware Environment

CPU: Pentium 2.0 GHz or higher
Memory: 256 MB
Display Card: TNT2
Sound Card: Necessary for bi-directional audio
Hard Disk: Minimum 40G if the video recording is necessary

2.3 Recommended Configuration of Hardware Environment

CPU: Intel Core2 Duo E7400 2.8 GHz or higher
Memory: 2 GB
Display Card: NVIDIA GeForce 9600GSO or equivalant
Hard Disk: SATA Hard Disk; 2 TB with 8 MB or greater cache memory

2.4 Software Environment Configuration

IE 6.0 or later
DirectX9.0 or later
TCP/IP Internet Protocol

Chapter III Software Installation and Uninstallation

3.1 Software Installation

The central management software is included with your DVR and can be found on the included
software CD. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive and locate the installation file in the CMS
folder. Double-click the icon to begin installation, Windows will walk you through installation of
the software. When installation is complete you can launch the software by clicking the NVClient
shortcut on your desktop.

If you choose to remove the software you can do so using "Add/Remove Programs" on your
Windows control panel.

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3.2 Software Logon

The first time you launch NVClient you will set up a User Name and a Password. This username
and password is for NVClient software only and not used to log into your DVR. You will use this
name and password each time you launch NVClient in the future. The password must be at least
six digits.

Username: Enter a username that you will use each time you launch NVClient.
Password: Enter a password that you will use each time you launch NVClient.
Re Input: Confirm the password that you will use each time you launch NVClient.

When you launch NVClient in the future the log-in dialog box below will be displayed. Ente r your
username and password for the NVClient software that you entered in the steps above.

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Chapter IV Introduction to Main Interface

4.1 System Setup Area

Alarm Info: Click to display any information with regard to an alarm event.
Cycle Switch: Click to activate cyclic switching.
Group Switch: Click to manually switch between video groups; see chapter 5.
Local Setup: Click to enter operating settings for the client software; see chapter 5.
Remote Setup: Click to enter operating settings in the DVR.
Playback: Click to enter playback mode. Play files from remote DVR or local PC.
Lock/Unlock: Click to lock or unlock the screen. Unlock you must enter username and password.

4.2 Device Management List Area

This area is used for centralized management and control of
DVRs; see chapter 5.

4.3 Channel Status

Click to display the status
information of the video device
connected to this client software.

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4.4 Snapshot

Click to capture an image from the video. The image will be saved in the
specified directory of the computer.

4.5 Sound Switch

Click to toggle sound ON and OFF.

4.6 Audio Interaction

Click to talk through a device connected to the DVR. Refer to Voice
Intercom Setup in chapter 5.

4.7 Screen Display Switch

Click to select multi-screen view; 1, 2 x 2, 3 x 3, 4 x 4, 5 x 5, or 6 x 6.

4.8 PTZ Control

This section is intended for control of a PTZ camera.
Functionality includes; pan left/right, tilt up/down, focus
near/far, iris open/close, preset position setup, wiper control,
and auxiliary lighting.

4.9 Date Display Area

This area displays the current system time and date.

4.10 Image Display Window

Real-time display of DVR video images and client settings.

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Chapter V: Details for Function Settings

5.1 System Setup

5.1.1 Local Setup

The "Local Setup" tab allows you to enter the specific criteria to view and access a network
connected DVR from a PC.

5.1.1.1 Common Setup

5.1.1.1.1 Local Record Disk

Using the network client you can record video to the hard disk on your PC or a hard disk located
on your network. "Local Record Disk" displays the total size of the hard drive and the amount of
space free for file storage.
Check a disk, click "Apply" and the client will automatically create a file folder in the root
directory named "NVFile" on the drive to store video files. All video and images will be saved to
this folder.

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5.1.1.1.2 User and Password

If you need to modify a password used to log into the client software, you can do so through this
interface. The first time you launch NVClient you will set up the "admin" password. This
username and password is for NVClient software only and not used to log into your DVR. You
will use this name and password each time you launch NVClient in the future. The password must
be at least six digits.

To change a password click on the "UserName" then click "Set Password". You can change the
user name as you like but the authority listed under "Power" will not change. Enter the new user
name, new password, and confirm the password.

5.1.1.1.3 Record Size

You can limit the video recording by file size or time, saving on hard drive resources.
MaxTime: Minimum 1 minute, maximum 720 minutes
MaxSize: Minimum 1MB, maximum 2048MB
Keep Free Space: Controls the amount of hard drive space cannot be used for video recording.

5.1.1.1.4 Server Manage

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