TM S-Series Server / Client Manual TM S-Series Server/Client Manual Copyright © 2006 Cascadia Video Products, LLC All rights reserved Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under copyright laws www.cascadiadvrt.com Version 2.2.
TM S-Series Server / Client Manual Table of Contents Introduction General Guidelines···················································································· 4 Precautions····························································································· 4 Unpacking ······························································································ 5 Live Mode System Lock (Password Lock) ······································································ 6 Screen Divisi
TM S-Series Server / Client Manual Table of Contents (cont.) Setup Mode (cont.
TM S-Series Server / Client Manual Introduction General Guidelines Thank you for purchasing a Cascadia DVRT. This manual will provide detailed instructions on how to install and program the DVRT to your specific application. If you have any questions please call our office: (509) 235-5360 Please read this manual carefully prior to installing and programming the DVRT. Caution: Removing the DVRT cover will void the warranty.
S-Series Server / Client Manual TM Introduction (cont.) Unpacking Please read this manual carefully prior to installing and programming the DVRT. After unpacking, verify the enclosed Packing List.
TM S-Series Server / Client Manual Live Mode Live Mode is the start screen of the S-Series DVRT Server Software. This screen displays live images from the cameras and the icons to switch to other modes. When the System is first started it is not necessary to Log On to access any features. The DVRT must be locked to deny unauthorized users from controlling the software. When the system is locked all features require an access code to be opened.
TM S-Series Server / Client Manual Live Mode Screen Division Tools (drag and drop cameras to preferred positions) 1: Displays a single camera 13: Displays cameras 1 ~ 13 4: Displays cameras 1 ~ 4 13: Displays cameras 1 ~ 13 6: Displays cameras 1 ~ 6 16: Displays cameras 1 ~ 16 7: Displays cameras 1 ~ 7 22: Displays cameras 1 ~ 22 9: Displays cameras 1 ~ 9 25: Displays cameras 1 ~ 25 10: Displays cameras 1 ~ 10 30: Displays cameras 1 ~ 30 10: Displays cameras 1 ~ 10 36: Displays cameras 1 ~ 36
TM S-Series Server / Client Manual Live Mode Emergency Recording Left clicking the “Emergency Record” button starts recording all cameras instantly (Emergency Recording is setup from the Schedule Setup Tab in Setup.) Do not forget to turn this feature off when finished. Instant Replay Select the camera you wish to playback and left click the “Instant Replay” button to open the instant replay player. Voice Network Opens the Two-Way Voice controls for the DVRT Server Software.
TM S-Series Server / Client Manual Live Mode Pan / Tilt / Zoom and Preset Controls Zoom cameras and Pan/Tilt/Zoom cameras can be controlled from the DVRT software and/or the Client software.
TM S-Series Server / Client Manual Live Mode Camera Window Information Live camera views can display: 1) Camera Name: 2) Audio On/Off Controls: 3) PTZ Enabled: 4) Recording Activity: The yellow area is displayed to highlight an area for the Point of Sale Application software. System Lock Left click the “System Lock” button to lock the system. After locking the system, the software will prompt you for your “User ID” and “User Password” to access every feature.
TM S-Series Server / Client Manual Search Mode Search Mode is used to display recorded video. There are several ways to search recorded video. Normal Search searches recorded video by time and date. Event Search searches for specific events and associates the specific video. Object Search can search recorded video for areas of discreet motion. POS Search searches for specific Point of Sale transactions and associates the specific video.
S-Series Server / Client Manual TM Event Search Event Search is used to search for a specific event (Motion or Alarm Inputs) or a series of events. Event Search is opened from the Search Mode window. 1 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Select Camera: Select a camera. Select Event: Select the event type Motion / Alarm (DI) Input. Calendar: Select a date. Event Time List: Displays the events found for the selected parameters.
S-Series Server / Client Manual TM Object Search Object Search is used to detect a specific area of motion within video which has been recorded previously. Object Search is opened from the Search Mode window. 1 2 4 3 10 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 1. Channel: Select a camera. 2. From: Select the date and time to start the search. 3. Until: Select the date and time to stop the search. 4. Leading Image: Left click to display the leading image from the time selected. 5.
TM S-Series Server / Client Manual Point of Sale Investigator (POS Search) Point of Sale (POS Search) Investigator is used to search a Point of Sale Database for a specific transaction and playback the video associated with the transaction. Point of Sale (POS) Investigator is opened from the Search window. Data can be searched even though it is not displayed when the video is recorded.
S-Series Server / Client Manual TM Backing Up Compressed Video and AVI Files Format CD-RW Format CD-RW is used to Format CD-RW’s. The Format CD-RW Icon is available from the Backup window. Backup Backup is used to Backup data in the original proprietary format. Left click the Backup Icon from “Live Mode” to open the program. 1 3 2 10 4 5 6 7 8 9 1. Select Camera: Select the camera or all cameras and left click the “Search” button to build the table. 2.
S-Series Server / Client Manual TM E-Map E-Map can is used to display live cameras and activate Digital Outputs. E-Map is opened from Live Mode. If you have a second monitor, the E-Map and the Images from the cameras can be displayed on the second monitor. 1 2 1. Camera Icon: Double Left click the camera Icon to have the camera appear in it’s own pop-up window. 2. Digital Out Icon: Double Left click the Digital Out (Relay Out) Icon to activate the relay. www.cascadiadvrt.com 16 Version 2.2.
TM S-Series Server / Client Manual Saving Images to JPEG’s, BITMAPS and AVI Files Images can be saved in a Bitmap or JPEG format. Video files can be saved in an AVI format with Audio. If you want to backup audio and video in its original compressed format please use the backup feature (on page 15). To save images left click the “Image Save” button to open the “Save Image” window. If you are going to save video to a CD-RW or DVD-RW you must first format the media (see page 15). 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 8 1.
S-Series Server / Client Manual TM Printing Images Images can be printed to a printer connected to the DVRT. To print images, left click the “Image Print” button to open the “Print Image” window. 3 5 1 2 4 6 7 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 8 Recording Date: Displays the recording date and time. Choose Printer: Select the printer from the pull-down list. Copy Count: Select the number of copies to print. Image Border: When selected creates border.
TM S-Series Server / Client Manual Bookmark Add Images can be bookmarked to review them quickly at a later time. To bookmark an image, left click the “Bookmark Add” button to open the “Add to Bookmark” window. Name the image and left click the “Add” button to add the bookmarked image to the bookmark list. Bookmark Search Images can be easily reviewed using the bookmark list. Left click the “Bookmark Search” button to open the “View Bookmark” window.
TM S-Series Server / Client Manual Setup Mode System Setup The DVRT can be custom configured for specific applications. Setup Mode is where the DVRT is programmed to your individual installation. Left click the “System Setting” button in “Live Mode” to open the “System Setup” window. The “System Setup” window will be the first setting to be displayed. 1 2 3 4 7 5 8 6 1. System Information: Displays the details of the system. 2.
TM S-Series Server / Client Manual Setup Mode System Setup (cont.) Recording Drive Setup The DVRT Hard Drives can be custom configured to be used to Record or Backup Data. 1 1. Left click and highlight the drive you would like to configure. 2 3 2. Select the type of recording for the selected drive. (Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for all drives) 3. Left click “OK”. www.cascadiadvrt.com 21 Version 2.2.
S-Series Server / Client Manual TM Setup Mode System Setup (cont.) User Registration Users can access specific applications and view specific cameras. The Defaults are User ID = Administrator / Default Password = Administrator. 1 1. Double left click to highlight the “User ID” Box. Enter a New User ID and press the enter key on the keyboard. 2. Enter and confirm the Password for the New User ID and left click “OK”. 2 3 6 4 5 3. User Level: Select a User Level. (See the next page for Details.) 4.
TM S-Series Server / Client Manual Setup Mode System Setup (cont.) User Registration (cont.) User Levels are predefined access settings for Administrator, General, Manager and 27 additional Custom Levels. Check the box to authorize the user to use the feature. User Levels can be defined using the following parameters: Reboot Setup The DVRT can be set to automatically reboot. Select the interval and the time. Left click “OK”. www.cascadiadvrt.com 23 Version 2.2.
S-Series Server / Client Manual TM Setup Mode Camera Setup Each camera can be custom configured for specific applications. Camera Setup is where each camera is programmed to your individual installation. Left click the “System Setting” button in “Live Mode” to open the “System Setup” Window. Left click the “Camera” button to open the “Camera Setup” window. There are three separate functions of Camera Setup: 1) General Setup, 2) Motion and Color Setup and 3) Pan/Tilt Setup. 2 1 3 4 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
TM S-Series Server / Client Manual Setup Mode Camera Setup (cont.) General Setup Each camera can be custom configured for specific applications. Camera Setup is where each camera is programmed to your individual installation. This is the General Setup Tab. 1 2 3 4 5 6 a b c 1. Camera Name: Camera title and color of text. 2. Display Camera Name: Displays the camera name when checked. 3. Enable AV Out: Enables the camera to be viewed from the switched TV Out and used as a spot monitor from Live Mode. 4.
TM S-Series Server / Client Manual Setup Mode Camera Setup (cont.) Motion and Color Setup Each camera can be custom configured for specific applications. Camera Setup is where each camera is programmed to your individual installation. This is the Motion/Color Setup Tab. 2 1 3 a b c d e 4 5 a b c d e 1. Color Preview: Displays changes to Color Settings and Motion Detection Areas. 2. Reset to Default: Returns all settings to factory default. 3.
TM S-Series Server / Client Manual Setup Mode Camera Setup (cont.) Pan / Tilt Setup Each camera can be custom configured for specific applications. Camera Setup is where each camera is programmed to your individual installation. This is the Pan/Tilt Setup Tab. 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. Pan/Tilt: Select the Pan/Tilt Type (Make/Model) from the drop down list. 2. Out Port: Select the Communication Port from the drop down list which connects to the converter. 3.
S-Series Server / Client Manual TM Setup Mode Schedule Setup Each camera can be custom configured for specific applications. Schedule Setup is where camera recording types are programmed to your individual installation. This is the Schedule Setup Tab. 3 2 1 4 5 10 6 7 8 11 a b c 9 12 13 1. Select Camera: Select a camera. 2. All Time: Selects all times and days to apply camera settings. 3. Default: Resets the setting to Factory Default. 4. Apply to All: Applies the settings to all cameras. 5.
TM S-Series Server / Client Manual Setup Mode Schedule Setup (cont.) 9. Recording Option: Motion, Audio Recording Options and Actions. 9 a a) When Motion Detection is used the “Action” button is activated. Left click the “Action” button to open the “Motion Surveillance Schedule” window. Select the preferred action when motion is detected. b) Event Recording Settings are also activated when Motion Detection is used.
S-Series Server / Client Manual TM Setup Mode DI (Alarm Input) Surveillance Schedule Setup Each Digital Input (Alarm Input) and Digital Output (Relay Output) can be custom configured for specific applications. DI Schedule Setup is where each Digital Input and Output is programmed to your individual installation. This is the DI Surveillance Schedule Setup Tab. 3 2 1 4 5 9 6 7 8 1. DI Channel: Select a channel (Sensor/Alarm Input) to configure. 2.
TM S-Series Server / Client Manual Setup Mode Network Setup Each DVRT can be custom configured for specific applications. Network Setup is where Network Settings are programmed to your individual installation. This is the Network Setup Tab. 1 a b c d e 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. Network Setting: Configures the Network Settings. a) LAN: Check this box to allow remote access through a TCP/IP Connection. b) WEB: Check this box to allow access through a Web Browser.
S-Series Server / Client Manual TM Setup Mode Network Setup (cont.) Dynamic DNS Use Dynamic DNS Service when using a Dynamic IP Address. Check the Dynamic DNS box to enable Dynamic DNS. If the DVRT is behind a firewall or going through a router (IP is Private IP) check the Shared IP box. Then, left click the Register IP Address button (highlighted below) to open the “Register at Dynamic DNS” window.
S-Series Server / Client Manual TM Setup Mode Control and Audio Setup Each DVRT can be custom configured for specific applications. Control Setup is where Digital Inputs (Sensors/Alarm Inputs) and Digital Outputs (Relay Outputs) are named and configured. This is the Control Setup Tab. 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 8 9 15 10 11 12 13 14 16 1. Server ID: Name of the Server. 2. Video Format: Select the Video Format (NTSC for America). 3. Alarm Sound: Create and select your own Wave file or use the default. 4.
TM S-Series Server / Client Manual Setup Mode Control and Audio Setup (cont.) E-Mail Setup 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1. Outgoing Mail Server: Enter the STMP the mail will be sent through. 2. Authentication Method: Select the Authentication Method. 3. Account Name: Enter the Account Name. 4. Account Password: Enter the Account Password. 5. Encoding Method: Select the Encoding Method. 6. User Mail Address: Enter your E-Mail Address. 7. E-Mail List: Add recipients to the E-Mail list.
S-Series Server / Client Manual TM Setup Mode POS (Point of Sale) Setup Each DVRT can be custom configured for specific applications. POS (Point of Sale) Setup is where the POS Software is integrated to display and record cash register transactions. POS Setup is opened from the Control Setup Tab. 1 6 2 7 3 4 8 5 9 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Bit 9. Communication Type: Select the Communication Type - Serial or TCP/IP. DVR Port: Select the Port the DVR is going to communicate with the POS devices.
S-Series Server / Client Manual TM Setup Mode Backup Setup Each DVRT can be custom configured for specific applications. Backup Setup is where Automatic Backups are configured. This is the Backup Setup Tab. 1 2 3 4 5 1. Perform Backup: Check this box to activate an automatic backup. 2. Every Day, Every Week, Every Month: Select the automatic backup time interval. 3. Option: Select the Before Option to select the frequency of the backup. 4. Select Backup Channel: Select the Channel. 5.
TM S-Series Server / Client Manual Optional Alarm Inputs and Relay Outputs Sensor Inputs (Alarm Inputs) When an Alarm Input (motion detector, door contact, etc.) is connected to the DVRT the violated zone light will turn on. These alarm inputs can be used to activate the Digital Outputs (Relay Outputs) and/or start the recording of the DVRT. Sensors (Alarm Inputs) are connected on the back panel of the DVRT as pictured below.
TM S-Series Server / Client Manual Program Tools Program Tools Program Tools can be accessed from the “System Setup” window when the DVRT is setup in DVR Mode. Enter Setup, from the System Setup Tab, change the System Running Mode to DVR Mode and restart the DVRT. When the DVRT restarts, enter System Setup from the System Setting Tab and left click the “Open Tools” button. Capture Clear Capture Clear is used to remove the drivers from the DVRT. Call technical support before using this feature.
TM S-Series Server / Client Manual Program Tools DVSS4Player DVSS4 Player is used to Playback Data previously backed up or “Archived” from the “Backup Program” in the original proprietary format. Double left click the Program Icon on the DVRT’s desktop to open the “Browse for Folder” window. Left click the minus sign beside the drive containing the backup file to display the data folders. Highlight the “BackupFile” and left click “OK” to open the Player.
TM S-Series Server / Client Manual Program Tools Watermark Verifier Watermark Verifier is used to verify Bitmap Images which were watermarked from previously recorded video. Watermark Verifier is located on the DVRT’s desktop. Double left click the “Watermark Verifier” Icon to open the “Watermark Verifier”. 2 Left click “Check” to verify the image. If approved, “Watermark Approved” will display. 1 3 www.cascadiadvrt.com 40 Version 2.2.
S-Series Server / Client Manual TM Client Software Installation Locate the folder for the Client Software on the Software and Driver CD provided. Open the folder and double left click the “Setup.exe” icon. Setup.exe This will launch Install Shield Wizard: follow the steps below. 1 2 5 3 4 When the software is loaded the following Icon will appear on the desktop. Double left click the DVSS4Client Icon to start the program. 6 www.cascadiadvrt.com 41 Version 2.2.
S-Series Server / Client Manual TM Client Software Remote Connection of a DVRT through a Router When the DVRT is behind the router and has an internal IP (ex : 192.168.xxx.xxx), the IP cannot be accessed from a remote site beyond the local area network. In order to make the connection work in this environment, please follow the procedures below. Internet Public IP (ex ; 66.177.175.243) ADSL/Cable Modem Router LAN DVR 192.168.0.2 192.168.0.
TM S-Series Server / Client Manual Client Software Remote Connection to the DVRT through a Router (cont.) Client Setup - Dynamic IP Address (registered with the DDNS Server) Go to Network Setup from DVRT Server Network Setup. Make sure that “LAN’ and “WEB” are checked. Check on “Dynamic DNS” and press the “Register Button”. Enter a User Name and Password then the DDNS (example: dvr) will show up. Check the box for “Shared IP” and press “Dynamic IP Update Button”.
TM S-Series Server / Client Manual Client Software Remote Connection to the DVRT through a Router (cont.) Client Setup - Static IP Address If the DVRT has a static IP, a remote user can access it by the following: Simply enter the static IP Address in the Address or ID box of the Server List Management Setup in the Client. (see below) Web Client: enter http://”the static IP”/dvssweb.htm (example: http://69.29.0.12/dvssweb.htm) from a web browser.
TM S-Series Server / Client Manual Client Software Remote Connection to the DVRT through a Router (cont.) Connects to dynamic IP server and gets real IP information. WAN WAN Port 80,8100 Real IP : Virtual IP Info List 192.1.1.1=211.188.27.25 192.1.1.2=201.162.36.77 192.1.1.3=177.188.85.65 . . . . . . DSL/Cable Modem Router (69.29.0.12) DVR (IP on LAN card: 192.168.1.1) LAN Dynamic IP Server WAN Receives real IP: virtual IP information Sends and receives video images Client PC www.cascadiadvrt.
TM S-Series Server / Client Manual Client Software Remote Connection to the DVRT through a Router (cont.) 1 2 3 4 1. Dynamic DNS: Checking this option activates the DVRT program to check the IP change on the LAN card every 5 minutes. If changed, DVRT connects to dynamic IP server and updates virtual IP versus real IP information. 2. Register DNS: Pressing this button connects to dynamic IP server then DNS appears with which user can connect without checking a changed IP. 3.
TM S-Series Server / Client Manual Client Software Main Screen 1 6 7 2 8 9 10 11 12 13 3 4 5 14 15 1. Digital Clock: Current time from Local PC. 2. Screen Division Tools: Left click to display the video as shown on the button. 3. Camera Display Controls: Left click to switch the screen division to show the camera number selected. 4. Video Display On/Off: Left click camera numbers to turn them On and Off. 5. Audio Listen In: Left click the audio channel to listen to the audio from the Client. 6.
TM S-Series Server / Client Manual Client Software System Setting 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 7 Recording Drive Information and Setting: Select the Drive. Recording Drive and Type: Select the recording type. View System Log: Opens the “Open the Log File” window. (details on next page) View Event Log: Opens the “Event Log Viewer” window. (details on next page) Use Smart-Update: Executes Smart-Update when the Client is re-opened. Execute Smart-Update Now: Executes Smart-Update now.
TM S-Series Server / Client Manual Client Software System Setting (cont.) 3) View System Log Select the Log File. Left click “Open” to view the file. 4) View Event Log Select the Event Type. Select the Start and End, Date and Time, to search for the events. Left click “Search Log”. Events will display in the list. Left click the event to play the video. www.cascadiadvrt.com 49 Version 2.2.
TM S-Series Server / Client Manual Client Software System Setting (cont.) Client Option Settings 2 1 4 3 5 6 7 8 11 9 10 1. Display Rotate Time: Select the time to rotate cameras when option is selected. 2. Display Camera Name: Check this box to display the camera name. 3. Display Frame View (Sec): Check this box to display the cameras refresh rate. 4. Event Log Recording: Check this box to activate the event recording log. 5.
TM S-Series Server / Client Manual Client Software System Setting (cont.) Server List Management 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. Connection Number: Connection Number. 2. Type: Select the Connection Type (Upper list is TCP/IP, lower lists are modem and serial). 3. Server Name: Double left click this box and enter the name of the DVRT. 4. TCP/IP Information: Double left click the box and enter the IP Address or DDNS ID. Enter the Ports for Connection, Audio and Voice (If using DDNS, check the “DDNS” box.
TM S-Series Server / Client Manual Client Software Connecting to a DVRT 1 3 4 5 6 2 7 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Connect Server: Left click the “Connect Server” button to open the “Connect” window. Disconnect Server: Left click to disconnect from the current server. Server: Select the server from the drop down list. ID: Enter the USER ID. Password: Enter the Password. Connect: Left click the “Connect” button to connect to the server. Cancel: Closes the “Connect” window. www.cascadiadvrt.
S-Series Server / Client Manual TM Client Software Network Search Searching (Remote) Video from the Client PC (Recorded on the Server) 1 2 3 a b 4 5 6 7 8 1. Calendar: Select the day to search from the calendar. 2. Recording Time Chart: Select the cameras you would like to playback. This window also displays the recorded video and the type of recording. 3. Record Source: a) Network Record Data: Check this box to Playback Video from the Remote PC.
S-Series Server / Client Manual TM Client Software Local Search Searching (Local) Video on the Client PC (Recorded on the Client PC) 1 2 a 3 b 5 4 6 1. Calendar: Select the day to search from the calendar. 2. Recording Time Chart: Select the cameras you would like to playback. This window also displays the recorded video and the type of recording. 3. Record Source: a) Network Record Data: Check this box to Playback Video from the Remote PC.
