Technaxx PRO TX-64 User Manual

WiFi NVR-Recorder PRO TX-64

User Manual

V 1.0.0

Table of Contents

1 Features and Specifications .......................................................................................................1

1.1 Overview .................................................................................................................................1

1.2 Features ..................................................................................................................................1

1.3 Specifications .........................................................................................................................3

2 Front Panel and Rear Panel .......................................................................................................5

2.1 Front Panel .............................................................................................................................5

2.2 Rear Panel..............................................................................................................................6

2.3 Mouse Operation ...................................................................................................................7

3 Device Installation ........................................................................................................................8

3.1 Check Unpacked TX-64 .......................................................................................................8

3.2 About Front Panel and Rear Panel ....................................................................................8

3.3 HDD Installation TX-64 .........................................................................................................8

4 Local Basic Operation .................................................................................................................9

4.1 Boot up and Shutdown .........................................................................................................9

4.1.1 Boot up ..............................................................................................................................9

4.1.2 Shutdown ..........................................................................................................................9

4.1.3 Log out ..............................................................................................................................9

4.2 Startup Wizard .......................................................................................................................9

4.3 Navigation Bar .................................................................................................................... 12

4.3.1 Main Menu ..................................................................................................................... 13

4.3.2 Dual-screen operation ................................................................................................. 13

4.3.3 Output Screen ............................................................................................................... 13

4.3.4 Tour ................................................................................................................................. 13

4.3.5 PTZ ................................................................................................................................. 13

4.3.6 Color ............................................................................................................................... 13

4.3.7 Search ............................................................................................................................ 13

4.3.8 Alarm Status .................................................................................................................. 14

4.3.9 Channel Info .................................................................................................................. 14

4.3.10 Remote Device ......................................................................................................... 14

4.3.11 Network ...................................................................................................................... 14

4.3.12 HDD Manager ........................................................................................................... 14

4.3.13 USB Manager ........................................................................................................... 14

4.4 Remote Device ................................................................................................................... 15

4.4.1 Remote Device Connection ........................................................................................ 15

4.4.2 Short-Cut Menu ............................................................................................................ 15

4.4.3 Image.............................................................................................................................. 16

4.4.4 Channel Name .............................................................................................................. 17

4.5 Preview ................................................................................................................................ 18

4.5.1 Preview .......................................................................................................................... 18

4.5.2 Preview control interface ............................................................................................. 18

4.5.3 Right Click Menu .......................................................................................................... 19

4.5.4 Preview Display Effect Setup ..................................................................................... 20

4.5.4.1.1 Video Color....................................................................................................... 20

4.5.4.1.2 Display .............................................................................................................. 21

4.5.5 Preview Tour Parameters ............................................................................................ 22

4.6 PTZ ....................................................................................................................................... 23

4.6.1 PTZ Control ................................................................................................................... 23

4.6.1.1 PTZ Function Setup ............................................................................................. 25

4.6.1.2 Call PTZ Function................................................................................................. 27

4.7 Record and Snapshot ........................................................................................................ 28

4.7.1 Encode ........................................................................................................................... 28

4.7.1.1 Encode ................................................................................................................... 28

4.7.1.2 Overlay ................................................................................................................... 29

4.7.1.3 Snapshot ................................................................................................................ 30

4.7.2 Schedule ........................................................................................................................ 30

4.7.2.1 Schedule Record .................................................................................................. 30

4.7.2.2 Schedule Snapshot .............................................................................................. 33

4.7.3 Motion detect record/snapshot ................................................................................... 34

4.7.3.1 Motion detect record ............................................................................................ 34

4.7.3.2 Motion Detect Snapshot ...................................................................................... 36

4.7.4 Alarm Record/Snapshot .............................................................................................. 36

4.7.4.1 Alarm Record ........................................................................................................ 36

4.7.4.2 Alarm Snapshot .................................................................................................... 37

4.7.5 Manual Record/Snapshot............................................................................................ 38

4.7.5.1 Manual Record ..................................................................................................... 38

4.7.5.2 Manual Snapshot.................................................................................................. 39

4.7.6 Holiday Record/Snapshot ........................................................................................... 39

4.7.6.1 Holiday Record ..................................................................................................... 39

4.7.6.2 Holiday Snapshot ................................................................................................. 40

4.7.7 Other Record/Snapshot............................................................................................... 40

4.8 Playback and Search ......................................................................................................... 40

4.8.1 Real-time Playback ...................................................................................................... 40

4.8.2 Search Interface ........................................................................................................... 40

4.8.2.1 Smart Search ........................................................................................................ 45

4.8.2.2 Accurate playback by time .................................................................................. 46

4.8.2.3 Mark Playback ...................................................................................................... 46

4.8.3 Picture Playback ........................................................................................................... 48

4.9 Backup ................................................................................................................................. 48

4.9.1 File Backup.................................................................................................................... 48

4.9.2 Backup Log ................................................................................................................... 49

4.9.3 USB Device Auto Pop-up ............................................................................................ 50

4.10 Alarm .................................................................................................................................. 50

4.10.1 Detect Alarm.............................................................................................................. 50

4.10.1.1.1 Motion Detect ................................................................................................ 50

4.10.1.1.2 Tampering ...................................................................................................... 53

4.10.1.1.3 Video Loss ..................................................................................................... 54

4.10.2 Alarm Setup............................................................................................................... 54

4.10.3 Abnormality ............................................................................................................... 58

4.11 Network .............................................................................................................................. 59

4.11.1.1 TCP/IP ................................................................................................................... 59

4.11.1.2 Connection ............................................................................................................ 60

4.11.1.3 WIFI AP.................................................................................................................. 61

4.11.1.4 DDNS ..................................................................................................................... 62

4.11.1.5 UPnP ...................................................................................................................... 63

4.11.1.6 IP Filter................................................................................................................... 64

4.11.1.7 Email ...................................................................................................................... 65

4.11.1.8 Alarm Centre ......................................................................................................... 66

4.11.1.9 P2P (EASY4IP) .................................................................................................... 67

4.11.2 Network Test.............................................................................................................. 67

4.11.2.1 Network Test ......................................................................................................... 67

4.11.2.2 Network Load........................................................................................................ 67

4.12 STORAGE MEDIA ........................................................................................................... 68

4.12.1 Format ........................................................................................................................ 68

4.12.2 HDD Information ....................................................................................................... 68

4.12.3 HDD Detect ............................................................................................................... 70

4.12.3.1 Manual Detect ...................................................................................................... 70

4.12.3.2 Detect Report ....................................................................................................... 70

4.13 Device Setups ................................................................................................................... 71

4.13.1 General ...................................................................................................................... 71

4.13.2 Data and Time........................................................................................................... 72

4.13.3 Holiday ....................................................................................................................... 73

4.14 Device Maintenance and Manager................................................................................ 73

4.14.1 System Info ............................................................................................................... 73

4.14.1.1 Version ................................................................................................................... 73

4.14.1.2 BPS ........................................................................................................................ 73

4.14.1.2.1 Online User .................................................................................................... 74

4.14.1.3 EVENT Information.............................................................................................. 74

4.14.1.3.1 Remote ........................................................................................................... 74

4.14.2 Log .............................................................................................................................. 75

4.14.3 Account ...................................................................................................................... 75

4.14.3.1.1 Add/Modify Group ......................................................................................... 77

4.14.3.1.2 Add/Modify User............................................................................................ 77

4.14.3.1.3 Secure Question ........................................................................................... 78

4.14.4 Update........................................................................................................................ 78

4.14.5 Default ........................................................................................................................ 78

4.14.6 Auto Maintain ............................................................................................................ 79

4.14.7 Logout /Shutdown/Restart ...................................................................................... 79

5 Web Operation ........................................................................................................................... 80

5.1 General Introduction .......................................................................................................... 80

5.1.1 Network Connection..................................................................................................... 80

5.1.2 Log in.............................................................................................................................. 80

5.2 LAN Mode............................................................................................................................ 81

5.3 Real-time Monitor ............................................................................................................... 83

5.4 PTZ ....................................................................................................................................... 84

5.5 Image/Alarm-out ................................................................................................................. 85

5.5.1 Image.............................................................................................................................. 85

5.6 Zero-channel Encode ........................................................................................................ 85

5.7 WAN Login........................................................................................................................... 86

5.8 Setup .................................................................................................................................... 87

5.8.1 Camera .......................................................................................................................... 87

5.8.1.1 Remote Device ..................................................................................................... 87

5.8.1.2 Image...................................................................................................................... 88

5.8.1.3 Encode ................................................................................................................... 91

5.8.1.3.1 Encode .............................................................................................................. 91

5.8.1.3.2 Snapshot........................................................................................................... 92

5.8.1.3.3 Overlay.............................................................................................................. 93

5.8.1.3.4 Path ................................................................................................................... 93

5.8.1.4 Channel Name ...................................................................................................... 94

5.8.1.5 IP-CAM Upgrade .................................................................................................. 94

5.8.2 Network .......................................................................................................................... 94

5.8.2.1 TCP/IP.................................................................................................................... 94

5.8.2.2 Connection ............................................................................................................ 95

5.8.2.3 HTTPS.................................................................................................................... 96

5.8.2.4 PPPoE.................................................................................................................... 96

5.8.2.5 DDNS ..................................................................................................................... 97

5.8.2.6 IP filter .................................................................................................................... 98

5.8.2.7 Email....................................................................................................................... 99

5.8.2.8 FTP ....................................................................................................................... 100

5.8.2.9 UPnP .................................................................................................................... 100

5.8.2.10 Multicast .............................................................................................................. 102

5.8.2.11 Alarm Center (optional) ..................................................................................... 102

5.8.2.12 P2P....................................................................................................................... 103

5.8.3 Event ............................................................................................................................ 103

5.8.3.1 Video detect ........................................................................................................ 103

5.8.3.1.1 Motion Detect................................................................................................. 103

5.8.3.1.2 Video Loss...................................................................................................... 107

5.8.3.1.3 Tampering....................................................................................................... 107

5.8.3.2 Alarm .................................................................................................................... 108

5.8.3.2.1 IPC External Alarm (optional) ...................................................................... 108

5.8.3.2.2 IPC Offline ...................................................................................................... 108

5.8.3.3 Abnormality ......................................................................................................... 109

5.8.4 Storage ......................................................................................................................... 110

5.8.4.1 Schedule .............................................................................................................. 110

5.8.4.2 Storage Media ..................................................................................................... 112

5.8.4.2.1 Local Storage ................................................................................................. 112

5.8.4.2.2 HDD Setting ................................................................................................... 112

5.8.4.3 Record.................................................................................................................. 112

Main Stream, Sub Stream & Snapshot ......................................................................... 112

5.8.4.4 ADVANCED......................................................................................................... 113

5.8.4.4.1 Main Stream ................................................................................................... 113

5.8.4.4.2 Extra Stream .................................................................................................. 114

5.8.4.4.3 Image Storage ............................................................................................... 114

5.8.5 Setting .......................................................................................................................... 114

5.8.5.1 General ................................................................................................................ 114

5.8.5.1.1 General ........................................................................................................... 114

5.8.5.1.2 Date and time ................................................................................................ 115

5.8.5.1.3 Holiday ............................................................................................................ 116

5.8.5.2 Account ................................................................................................................ 116

5.8.5.2.1 User ................................................................................................................. 116

5.8.5.2.2 Group .............................................................................................................. 118

5.8.5.3 Display.................................................................................................................. 119

5.8.5.3.1 Display ............................................................................................................ 119

5.8.5.3.2 Tour.................................................................................................................. 120

5.8.5.4 Default .................................................................................................................. 120

5.8.5.5 Import/Export....................................................................................................... 120

5.8.5.6 Auto maintain ...................................................................................................... 121

5.8.5.7 Upgrade ............................................................................................................... 121

5.9 Information......................................................................................................................... 122

5.9.1 Version ......................................................................................................................... 122

5.9.2 Log ................................................................................................................................ 122

5.9.3 Online User ................................................................................................................. 123

5.10 Playback .......................................................................................................................... 123

5.10.1 Search Record ........................................................................................................ 123

5.10.2 File List ..................................................................................................................... 124

5.10.3 Playback .................................................................................................................. 124

5.10.4 Download ................................................................................................................. 125

5.10.5 More.......................................................................................................................... 125

5.10.5.1 Download By File ............................................................................................... 125

5.10.5.2 Download by Time ............................................................................................. 126

5.10.5.3 Watermark........................................................................................................... 126

5.11 Alarm ................................................................................................................................ 126

5.12 Log out ............................................................................................................................. 127

5.13 Uninstall Web Control .................................................................................................... 127

6 Glossary .................................................................................................................................... 128

7 FAQ............................................................................................................................................ 129

This device complies with the requirements of the standards referred to the Directive R&TTE 2014/53/EU. The Declaration of Conformity you find here: www.technaxx.de/ (in bar at the

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pipelines are not damaged. When using the supplied mounting material, we do not take the

liability for a professional installation. You are entirely responsible to ensure that the

mounting material is suitable for the particular masonry, and that the installation is done

properly. When working at higher altitudes, there is danger of falling! Therefore, use suitable

safeguards.

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1 Features and Specifications

1.1 Overview

This series TX-64 is a high performance network video recorder. This series product support local preview, multiple-window display, recorded file local storage, remote control and mouse shortcut menu operation, and remote management and control function.

This series product supports centre storage, front-end storage and client-end storage. The monitor zone in the front-end can be set in anywhere. Working with other front-end devices such as IP-CA M, NVS, this series product can establish a strong surveillance network via the CMS. In the network system, there is only one network cable from the mo nitor centre to the monitor zone in the whole network. There is no audio/video cable f rom the monitor centre to the monitor zone. The whole project is featuring of simple connection, low-cost, low maintenance work.

This series TX-64 ca n be widel y used in many areas such as public security, water conservancy, transportation and education.

1.2 Features

Real-time Surveillance

 VGA, HDMI port. Connect to monitor to realize real-time

surveillance. Some series support TV/VGA/HDMI output at the same time.

 Short-cut menu when preview.  Support popular PTZ decoder control protocols. Support preset, tour

and pattern.

Playback

 Support each channel real-time record independently, and at the

same time it can support search, forward p lay, network monitor, record search, download and etc.

 Support various playback modes: slow play, fast play, backward play

and frame by frame play.

 Support time title o verlay so that you can view event accurate

occurred time

 Support specified zone enlargement.

User Management

 Each group has different management powers that can be edited

freely. Every user belongs to an exclusive group.

Storage

 Via corresponding setup (such as alarm setup and schedule setup),

you can backup related audio/video data in the network video recorder.

 Support Web record and record local video and storage the file in

the client end.

Alarm

 Respond to external alarm simultaneously (within 200MS), based on

user’s pre-defined relay setup, system can p rocess the alarm input correctly and prompt user b y screen and voice (support pre-recorded audio).

 Support central a larm server setup, so that alarm information can

remotely notify user automatically. Alarm input can be d erived from

various connected peripheral devices.

 Alert you via email/sms.

Network Monitor

 Through network, sending audio/video data compressed by IP-CA M

or NVS to client-ends, t hen the data will be decompressed and display.

 Support max 128 connections at the same time.  Transmit audio/video d ata by HTTP, TCP, UDP, MULTICAST,

RTP/RTCP and etc.

 Transmit some alarm data or alarm info by SNMP.  Support WEB access in WAN/LAN.

Window Split

 Adopt the video compression and digital process to show several

windows in one monitor. Support 1/4-window display when preview and 1/4 window display when playback.

Record

 Support normal/motion detect/alarm record function. Save the

recorded files in the 3.5‖ HDD, USB device, client-end PC , or network storage server. You can search or playback the saved files at the local-end or via the Web/USB device.

Backup

 Support network back up, USB2.0 record back up function, the

recorded files can be saved in network storage server, peripheral USB2.0 device, burner and etc.

Network Management

 Supervise TX-64 configuration and control power via Ethernet.  Support management via WEB.

Auxiliary

 Support switch between NTSC and PAL.  Support real-time system resources information and running

statistics display.

 Support log file.  Local GUI output. Shortcut menu operation via mouse.  Support IP-CAM or NVS remote video preview and co ntrol.

1.3 Specifications

Model

TX-64

System

System Resources

4-channel series product s upport 4HD connection. Total bandwidth supports 28Mbps.

Embedded Linux real-time operation system

Operation Interface

WEB/Local GUI

Decode

Video Decode Type

H.264/MJPEG/MJPEG4

Decode Capability

Max. 2-ch 5M 25fps or Max. 4-ch 3M 25fps or Max. 4-ch 1080P 30fps

Video

Video Input

4-ch network compression video input

Video Output

1-ch VGA analog video output HDMI

1-ch HDMI output. Version number is 1.4

Window Split

1/4-window

Audio

Audio Input

1-ch bidirectional talk input

Audio Output

1-ch bidirectional talk output

Audio Compression Standard

G.711a

Alarm

Alarm Input

N/A

Alarm Output

N/A

Funciton

Storage

1 built-in SATA port

Multiple-Channel Playback

Max 4-channel 1080P playback WIFI AP

Yes

Port and Indicator

USB Port

2 peripheral USB2.0 ports. (1X front; 1x back)

Network Connection

1 RJ45 10/100Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet port.

Power Port

1 power socket. P ower adapter power supplying mode. DC 12V /2A power.

Clock

Built-in clock.

Indicator Light

One power status indicator light. One network status indicator light. One HDD status indicator light.

General

Power Consumption

＜10W (Exclude HDD)

Working Temperature

﹣10°C～﹢55°C

Working Humidity

10℅～90℅

Model

TX-64

Air pressure

86kPa～106kPa

Dimension

260mm×264mm×48mm

Weight

0.5kg (Exclude HDD)

Installation Mode

Desk installation

2 Front Panel and Rear Panel

2.1 Front Panel

The front panel is shown as in Figure 2-1.

Figure 2-1

Refer to the following sheet for detailed information.

Name

Function

HDD status indictor light

The blue light becomes on when HDD connection is abnormal.

Network indicator light

The blue light becomes on when when the network connection is abnormal.

Power status indicator light

The blue light becomes on when the Power connection is ok.

USB2.0 port

USB2.0 port. Connect to mouse, USB storage device, USB burner and etc.

2.2 Rear Panel

The TX-64 rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-2.

Figure 2-2

Refer to the following sheet for detailed information.

Port Name

Connection

Function

USB2.0 port

USB2.0 port. Connect to mouse, USB storage device, USB burner and etc.

Network port

10M/100Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet port. Connect to the network cable.

HDMI

High Definition Media Interface

High definition audio and video signal output port. It transmits uncompressed high definition video and multiple-channel data to the HDMI port of the display device. HDMI version is 1.4.

VGA

VGA video output port

VGA video output port. Output analog video signal. It can connect to the monitor to view analog video.

Power input port

Power socket. input DC 12V/2A

Wireless AP

Support wireless hotspot function. Use WIFI to connect to the network cameras TX-65 to TX-67.

2.3 Mouse Operation

Refer to the following sheet for mouse operation instruction.

Left click mouse

When you have selected one menu item, left click mouse to view menu content.

Modify checkbox or motion detection status.

Click combo box to pop up dropdown list

In input box, you can select input methods. Left click the corresponding button on the panel you can input numeral/English c haracter (small/capitalized). Here ← stands for backspace button. ＿ sta nds for space button. In English i nput mode: _ sta nds for input a backspace icon and ← stands for deleting the previous character.

In numeral input mode: _ stands for clear and ← stands for deleting the previous numeral.

Double left click mouse

Implement special control operation such as double click one item in the file list to playback the video.

In multiple-window mode, double left click one channel to view in full-window. Double left click current video again to go back to previous multiple-window mode.

Right click mouse

In real-time monitor mode, pops up shortcut menu.

Exit current menu without saving the modification.

Press middle button

In numeral input box: Increase or decrease numeral value.

Switch the items in the check box.

Page up or page down

Move mouse

Select current control or move control

Drag mouse Select motion detection zone

Select privacy mask zone.

3 Device Installation

Note: All the installation and operations here should conform to your local electric safety rules.

3.1 Check Unpacked TX-64

The protective materials used for the package of the TX-64 can protect most accidental clashes during transportation. Then you can open the box to c heck the accessories. Check the items in accordance with the list. Finally you can remove the protective film of the TX-64.

3.2 About Front Panel and Rear Panel

The model number on the label on the bottom of TX-64 is very important; check according to your purchase order. (The label in the rear panel is very important too.) Usually we need you to represent the serial number when we provide the service after sales.

3.3 HDD Installation TX-64

Important: Turn off the power before you replace the HD D. The pictures listed below for reference only. For t he first time install, be aware that whether the HDDs have been installed. Use 3.5‖ HDD of 7200rpm or higher. Usually we do not recommend the PC HDD. Follow the instructions below to instal l hard disk. The following pictures can differ from the

actual product.

1. Loosen the screws of the upper cover and side panel.

2. Fix four screws in t he HDD (Turn just three rounds).

3. Place the HDD in accordance with the four holes in the bottom.

4. Turn the device upside down and then turn the screws in firmly.

5. Fix the HDD firmly.

6. Connect the HDD cable and power cable.

7. Put the co ver in accordance with the clip and then place the upper cover back.

8 Secure the screws in the rear panel and t he side panel.

4 Local Basic Operation

4.1 Boot up and Shutdown

4.1.1 Boot up

Caution

Before the boot up, make sure:

 For device security, connect the TX-64 to the power adapter first and then connect

the device to the power socket.

 The rated input voltage matches the device power on-off button. Make sure the

power wire connection is OK. Then click the power on-off button.

 Always use the stable current, if necessary UPS is a best alternative measure. Follow the steps listed below to boot up the device.

 Connect the device to the monitor and then connect a mouse.  Connect power cable.  Click the power button at the front or rear panel and then boot up the device. After device

booted up, the system is in multiple-channel display mode by default.

4.1.2 Shutdown

Note

 When you see corresponding dialogue box ―System is shutting down…‖ Do not click

power on-off button directly.

 Do not unplug the power cab le or click power on-off button to shutdown device directly

when device is running (especially when it is recording.)

4.1.3 Log out

Main menu (RECOMMENDED) From Main Menu->Shutdo wn, select shutdown from dropdown lis t. Click OK button, you ca n see device shuts down.

4.2 Startup Wizard

After device successfull y booted up, it goes to startup wizard. See Figure 4-1. Click Cancel/Next button, you can see system goes to login interface.

Tip:

Check the box Startup b utton here, system goes to start up wizard agai n when it boots up the next time. Cancel the Startup button, system goes to the login interface directly when it boots up the next time.

Figure 4-1

Click Cancel button or Next button, system goes to login interface. See Figure 4-2. System consists of four accounts:

 Username: admin. Password: admin. (administrator, local and network)  Username: 888888. Password: 888888. (administrator, local only)  Username: default. Password: default (hidden user). Hidden user ―default‖ is for system

interior use o nly and can not be deleted. When there is no login user, hidden user

―default‖ automatically login. You can se t some rights s uch as monitor for this user so

that you can view some channel view without login.

Figure 4-2

Note: For security reason, modify password after you first login.

Within 30 minutes, three times login failure will result in system alarm a nd five times login failure will result in account lock! For General interface settings of the setup wizard see Figure 4-3.

Figure 4-3

Click Next button, you can go to network interface. See Figure 4-4. For detailed information, refer to chapter 4-11.

Figure 4-4

Click Next button, you can go to remote device interface. See Figure 4-5. For detailed information, refer to chapter 0.

Figure 4-5

Click Next button, you can go to Schedule interface. See Figure 4-6. For detailed information, refer to chapter 4.7.2.

Figure 4-6

Click Finish button, system pops up a dialogue box. Click the OK button, the startup wizard is complete. See Figure 4-7.

Figure 4-7

4.3 Navigation Bar

You need to go to the Main me nu->Setting->System->General to enable navigation bar function; otherwise you can not see the fo llowing interface. The naviga tion bar is shown as below. See Figure 4-8 .

Figure 4-8

4.3.1 Main Menu

Click button to go to the main menu interface.

4.3.2 Dual-screen operation

Important

This function is for some series only.

Click to select screen 2, you can view an interface show n as below. See Figure 4-9. It is a navigation bar for screen 2.

Figure 4-9

Click any screen split mode; HDMI screen can display corresponding screens. Now you can control two screens. See Figure 4-10.

Figure 4-10

Note

 Screen 2 funciton is null if tour is in process. Disable tour funciton first,  Right now, the screen 2 operation can only be reali zed on the navigation bard . The

operations on the right-click menu are for screen 1 only.

4.3.3 Output Screen

Select corresponding wi ndow-split mode and output channels.

4.3.4 Tour

Click button to enable tour, the icon becomes , you can see the tour is in process.

4.3.5 PTZ

Click , system goes to the PTZ control interface. Refer to chapter 4.6.

4.3.6 Color

Click button , system goes to the color interface. Refer to chapter 4.5.4.1.1. Make sure system is in one-channel mode.

4.3.7 Search

Click button , system goes to search interface. Refer to chapter 4.8.2.

4.3.8 Alarm Status

Click button , s ystem goes to alarm status interface. It is to view device status and channel status. Refer to chapter 4.10.

4.3.9 Channel Info

Click button , system goes to the channel information setup interface. It is to view information of the corresponding channel. See Figure 4-11.

Figure 4-11

4.3.10 Remote Device

Click , system goes to the remote device interface. Refer to chapter 0

4.3.11 Network

Click , system goes to the network interface. It is to set network IP address, default gateway and etc. Refer to chapter 4.11.

4.3.12 HDD Manager

Click ，system goes to the HDD manager interface. It is to view and manage HDD information. Refer to chapte 4.3.12.

4.3.13 USB Manager

Click ，system goes to the USB Manager interface. It is to view USB information, backup and update. Refer to chapter 4.3.13 USB Manager and chapter 4.9 Backup.

4.4 Remote Device

4.4.1 Remote Device Connection

Figure 4-12

Figure 4-20

4.4.2 Short-Cut Menu

In the preview interface, for the channel of no IP-CAM connection, you can click the icon ―+‖ in the centre of the interface to quickly go to the Remote Device interface. See Figure 4-21.

Figure 4-21

From Main menu-> Setting-> Remote device or right click mouse on the preview interface and then select remote device item, you can see the following interface. See Figure 4-12.

Click Device search button, you can view the searc hed IP addresses at the top pane of the interface. Double click an IP address or check one IP address and then click Add button, you can add current device to the bottom pane of the interface. System supports batch add function. Click Manual Add button, you can add a device directly. Here you ca n set TCP/UPD/auto connection mode. The default setup is TCP. See Figure 4-20.

4.4.3 Image

From main menu->setting-> camera->image, you can see the image interface is shown as below. See Figure 4-22.

 Channel: Select a channel from the dropdown list.  Saturation: It is to adjust monitor window saturation. The value ranges from 0 to 100.

The default value is 50. The larger the number, the strong the color is. This value has no effect on the ge neral brightness of the whole video. The video color may become too strong if the value is too hig h. For the grey part of the video, the distortion may occ ur if the white balance is not accurate. Note the video may not be attractive if the value is too low. The recommended value ranges from 40 to 60.

 Brightness: It is to adjust monitor window bright. The value ranges from 0 to 100. The

default value is 50. The larger the number is, the bright the video is. When you inp ut the value here, the bright section and the da rk section o f the video will be adjusted accordingly. You can use this f unction when the whole video is too dark or too bright. Note the video may become hazy if the value is too high. The recommended value ranges from 40 to 60.

 Contrast: It is to a djust monitor window contrast. The value ranges from 0 to 100. The

default value is 50. The larger the number is, the higher the contrast is. You can use this function when the whole video bright is OK but the contrast is not proper. Note the video may become hazy if the value is too low. If this value is too high, the dark section may lack brightness while the bright section may over exposure .The recommended value ranges from 40 to 60.

 Auto Iris: It is for the device of the auto lens. You can check the box before ON to enable

this function. The auto iris may change if the light becomes different. When you disable this function, the iris is at the max. System does not add the auto iris function in the exposure control. This function is on by default.

 Mirror: It is to switch video up and bottom limit. This function is disabled by default.  Flip: It is to switch video left and right limit. This function is disabled by default.  BLC:It includes several options: BLC/WDR/HLC/OFF.

 B LC: The device auto e xposures according to the environments situation so t hat the

darkest area of the video is cleared

 WD R: For the WDR scene, this function can lower the high b right section and enhance

the brightness of the low bright section. So that you can view these two sections clearly at the same time. The value ranges from 1 to 100. When you switch the camera from no-WDR mode to the WDR mode, system may lose several seconds record video.

 H LC: After you enabled HLC function, the device can lo wer the brightness of the

brightest section according to t he HLC control level. It can reduce t he area of the halo

and lower the brightness of the whole video.  OFF: It is to disable t he BLC function. Note this function is disabled by default.  Profile: It is to set the white balance mode. It has effect on t he general hue of the video.

This function is o n by default. You can select the different scene mode such as auto,

sunny, cloudy, home, office, night, disable and etc to adjust the video to the best quality.

 Auto: The auto w hite balance is on. System can auto compensate the color temperature

to make sure the vide color is proper.

 S unny: The threshold of the white balance is in the sunny mode.  N ight: The threshold of the white balance is in the night mode.  C ustomized: You can set the gain of the red/blue channel. The value reneges from 0 to

100.

 D ay/night. It is to set device color and the B/W mode switch. The default setup is auto.  C olor: Device outputs the color video.  Auto: Device auto select to output t he color or the B/W video according to the device

feature (The general bright of the video or there is IR light or not.)

 B /W: The device outputs the black and white video.  S ensor: It is to set when there is peripheral connected IR light.

Figure 4-22

4.4.4 Channel Name

From main menu->Setting->Remote-Modify, here you can modify the Channel name, you can see an interface shown as in Figure 4-23. It is to modify channel name. It max supports 31-character. Note you can only modify the channel name of the connected network camera.

Figure 4-23

4.5 Preview

4.5.1 Preview

If you wa nt to change syste m date and ti me, you can refe r to general se ttings (Main Menu->Setting->System-> General). If you want to modif y the channel name, refer to the display settings (Mai n Menu->Camera->CAM name) Refer to the following sheet for detailed information.

Tip:

 Preview drag: If you want to change position of c hannel 1 and channel 2 when you

are previewing, you ca n left click mouse in the channel 1 a nd then drag to channel 2, release mouse you can s witch channel 1 and channel 2 positio ns.

 Use mouse mid dle button to control windo w split: You can use mouse middle button

to switch window split amount.

4.5.2 Preview control interface

Move you mouse to the top centre o f the video of current channel, you can see system pops up the p review control interface. S ee Figure 4-25. If your mouse stays in this area for more than 6 seconds and has no operation, the control ba r automatically hides.

Figure 4-25 Digital Channel

1) Realtime playback

It is to playback the pre vious 5-60 minutes record of curre nt channel. Go to the Main menu->Set ting->System->General to set real- time playback time. System may pop up a dialogue b ox if there is no such record in c urrent channel.

2) Digital zoom: It is to zoom in specified zone of current channel. It supports zoom in

function of multiple-c hannel.

Click button , the button is shown as .

1 Recording status

3 Video loss

2 Motion detection

4 Camera lock

After device booted up, the system is in multiple-channel disp lay mode. See Figure 4-24. Note the displayed window amount may vary. The following figure is for reference only. Refer to chapter 1.3 Specifications for the window-amount your product supported.

Figure 4-24

There are two ways for you to zoom in.  Drag the mouse to select a zone, you can view an i nterface show as Figure 4-26.

Figure 4-26

 Put the middle button at the centre of the zone you want to zoom i n, and move the

mouse, you can view an i nterface shown as in Figure 4-27.

Figure 4-27

Right click mouse to ca ncel zoom and go back to the origi nal interface.

3) Manual record function: It is to backup the video of current channel to the USB device.

System can not backup t he video of multiple-channel at the same time.

Click button , system begins recording. Click it again, s ystem stops recoridng. You can find the record file on the flash disk.

4) Manual Snapshot: C lick to snapshot 1-5 times. The snapshot file is saved on the

USB device or HDD. You can go to the Search interface (chapter 4 .8.2) to view.

4.5.3 Right Click Menu

After you logged in the device, right click mouse, you ca n see the short cut menu. See Figure 4-28.

 Window split mode: You can select window amount and then select channels.  PTZ: Click it to go to PTZ interface.  Auto focus: It is to set auto focus f unction. Make sure the connected network came ra

supports this function.

 Color setting: Set video corresponding information.  Search: Click it to go to Search interface to search and playback a record file.  Record control: Enable/disable record channel.  Alarm output: It is to set alarm output mode.  Remote device: Search and add a remote device.

 Alarm output: Generate alarm output signal manually.  Main menu: Go to system main menu interface.

Tip: Right click mouse to go back to the previous interface.

Figure 4-28

4.5.4 Preview Display Effect Setup

4.5.4.1.1 Video Color Here you can set h ue, brightness, contrast, satura tion, gain, white level, color mode and etc. See Figure 4-29.

Figure 4-29

Refer to the following sheet for detailed information.

Item

Note

Period

There are two periods in one day. You can set different sharpness, brightness, and contrast setup for different periods.

Effective Time

Check the box here to enable this function and then set period time.

Sharpness

The value here is to ad just the edge of the video. The value ranges from 0 to 100. The larger the value is, the clear the edge is and vice versa. Note there is noise if the value here is too high. The default value is 50 and the recommended value ranges from 40 to 60.

Brightness

It is to adjust monitor window bright. The value ranges from 0 to 100. The default value is 50. The larger the number, the bright the video is. When you input the value here, the bright section and the dark section of the video will be adjusted accordingly. You can use this function when the whole video is too dark

Item

Note

or too bright. Note the video may become hazy if the value is too high. The recommended value ranges from 40 to 60.

Contrast

It is to adjust monitor window contrast. The value ranges from 0 to 100. The default value is 50. The larger the number, the higher the contrast is. You can use this function when the whole video bright is OK but the contrast is not proper. Note the video may become hazy if the value is too low. If this value is too high, the da rk section may lack brightness while the bright section may over exposure .The recommended value ranges from 40 to 60.

Saturation

It is to adjust monitor window saturation. The value ranges from 0 to 100. The default value is 50. The larger the number, the strong the color is. This value has no effect on t he general brightness of the whole video. The video color may become too strong if the value is too high. For the grey part of the video, the distortion may occ ur if the white balance is not accurate. Note t he video may not be attractive if the value is too low. The recommended value ra nges from 40 to 60.

Gain

The gain adj ust is to set the gain value. The default value may vary due to different device models. The smaller the value, the low the noise. But the brightness is also too low in the dark environments. It can enhance the video brightness if the value is high. But the video noise may become too clear.

Color mode

It incl udes several modes such as standard, color, bright, gentle. Select a color mode , the s harpness, brightness, contrast and etc can automatically switch to corresponding setup.

4.5.4.1.2 Display From Main Me nu->Setting->System->Display, you can go to the following interface. See Figure 4-30. Here you can set menu and video preview effect. All you operation here does not affect the record file and playback effect.

Figure 4-30

Now you can set corresponding information.  Resolution: There are five options: 128 0×1024 (Default), 1280×720, 1920×1080,

1024×768 and 3840×2160. Note the s ystem needs to reboot to activate current setup.

Note 3840×2160 is for some series only.

 VGA+HDMI2: It is for dual-screen operation. Select from t he dropdown list according to

your actual situation. Click Apply button, system needs to restart to activate new setup. For example, 4+4 means for VGA, system max supports 4-window split and for HDM I2, system max supports 4-window split.

 Transparency: Here is for you to adjust transparency. The value ranges from 128 to 255.  Channel name: Here is for you to modify channel name. System max support 25-digit

(The value may vary due to different series). Note all your modification here only applies to TX-64 local end. You need to open web or client end to refresh channel name.

 Time display: You can select to display time or not when system is playback.  Channel display: You can select to channel name or not when system is playback.  Image enhance: Check the box; you can optimize the margin of the preview video.  Original scale: Check the box here to restore video original scale.

Click OK button to save current setup.

4.5.5 Preview Tour Parameters

Set preview display mode, channel display sequence and tour setup. Set preview display mode: On the p review interface, right click mouse, you can view right-click menu. Now you can select preview window amount and channel.  Set channel display mode: On the preview interface, if you want to change channel 1

and channel 4 position, right click channel 1 video window and then drag to the channel 4 video window, release button, you can change channel 1 and channel 4 position.

 Tour setup: Here you can set preview window channel display mode and interval. Follow

the steps listed below.

From Main menu->Setting->System->Display->Tour, you can see an i nterface shown as in

Figure 4-31. Here you can set tour parameter.  Enable tour: Check the box here to enable tour function.The general tour supports all

types of window split mode.

 Interval: Input proper interval value here. The value ranges from 1-120 seconds.  Motion tour type: System support 1/4-window tour. Note you need to go to the main

menu->Setting->Event->Video detect->Motion detect to enable tour function.

 Alarm tour type: System support 1/4-window tour. Note you need to go to the main

menu->Setting->Event->Alarm to enable tour function.

 Window split:It is to set window split mode.

Figure 4-31

Tip: On the navigation bar, click / to enable/disable tour. Click save button to save current setup.

4.6 PTZ

Note: Before you control the PTZ, make sure the PTZ camera and the TX-64 network connection is OK and the corresponding settings are right.

4.6.1 PTZ Control

After completing a ll the setti ng click save b utton. Right c lick mouse (c lick ―Fn‖ ke y in the

remote control). The interface is shown as in Fig ure 4-32. Note you can only go to t he PTZ control interface w hen you are in 1-window display mode.

Figure 4-32

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