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Contents Copyrights and Trademarks ......................................................................................... v Welcome to NetVision............................................................................................................... 1 1 System Overview..........................................................................................................2 2 Intended Audience and Required Knowledge ..............................................................
System Administration and Maintenance............................................................................. 47 10 Tasks Applicable to Remote Stations and the Video Server...................................... 48 10.1 PC Date and Time ............................................................................................ 48 10.2 Checking your Software Version ...................................................................... 48 10.
17 Recording and Playback Settings...............................................................................84 17.1 Video Setup (in DSR Configuration) ................................................................. 84 17.2 Recording Setup (in DSR Configuration).........................................................84 17.2.1 Drive Usage ............................................................................... 84 17.2.2 File ...................................................................
Reference Topics ................................................................................................................. 103 22 Using the Small Remote Module .............................................................................. 104 23 Remote Configuration............................................................................................... 106 24 The WatchDog Feature ............................................................................................ 107 24.
Copyrights and Trademarks ™ NetVision and Micro DVR are trademarks of CSG Security Inc. / Sécurité CSG Inc. ™ Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corporation ™ ® Microsoft, Windows, Windows 2000, and Windows XP are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. ™ ImmerVision and IMV1 are trademarks or registered trademarks of ImmerVision Inc. © Copyright 2006 CSG Security Inc. / Sécurité CSG Inc. All rights reserved.
# vi NetVision Plus/Elite and Micro DVR v2.3 SP2 User's Guide 21-0400E v2.3.
Welcome to NetVision 21-0400E v2.3.
1 System Overview 1.1 System Overview: Netvision™ is a remote digital video surveillance capture and reporting system accessible by LAN/WAN, the Internet, or through a dial-up networking connection. The two main components of the system are the Video Server (with cameras) and remote stations. The Video Server collects and digitally records video input from video cameras and allows viewing it at remote surveillance stations using an IP link (LAN/WAN, internet, or dial-up networking).
1.3 NetVision Software: • Remote Module: View and record 1 camera • Netvision (Video Server): View and record at a time, with access to playback utility and other features. up to 16 cameras at a time, plus access/support for all other features, and system configuration; Related Topics: 22 Using the Small Remote Module • Video Playback (local and remote): Select a Video Server and camera. Then, select file(s) from a list, and play up to 4 at a time. (manually, or sequential / continuous).
2 Intended Audience and Required Knowledge Sections pertaining to common tasks require only a basic knowledge of using MS Windows. For example, you should be familiar with how to: • Double-click, right-click, and drag-and-drop • Support for IP cameras and Network Video Servers allowing access to cameras virtually anywhere in the world. PTZ is also supported (for one protocol at a time).
• NetVision Video Servers will include up to five audio inputs—allowing audio to be included with camera images and monitored at authorized remote stations. (Systems include a built-in sound card with microphone jack, plus up to 4 line-level audio inputs (on video capture boards, or an optional 4-input audio board). • Audio can be monitored at remote stations. This allows sounds associated with a camera to be heard (and included in recordings).
4 Your NetVision Desktop 4.1 Remote Surveillance Station Desktop The Main Window: Displays selected camera views (one or four); Right-Hand Side of the Display: This includes these items: • Video format selector ([N] for NTSC or [P] for PAL); • Screen mode selector (1, 4, 9, or 16 camera/views); • [ Full ]: Expands the camera area to fill your whole screen (Press Esc to cancel this); • Video Server list and connection controls; • Status / event list.
4.2 Video Server Desktop The Main Window: Displays selected camera-views (from 1 to all 16 at-a-time); Tip: A hard-disk usage indicator appears at the bottom of the screen. "Display" Selections: The upperright portion of the screen allows you to: • Select the number of camera/views (or 'groups' of cameras) to be visible at one time. (Try it!); • Set the screen to sequentially step through the cameras / views; • Select individual cameras to view on-screen (1 - 16).
4.3 Communications / Server Modules (Video Server) You'll notice some items on the task bar at a Video Server when the NetVision software is running. • Alarm Alert Caller: Manages the sending of alarms to a remote surveillance workstation; WebView: The ‘WebView’ feature also uses the video server. Related: 29 Viewing Cameras through a Web Browser • Search Engine Server: Allows efficient local and remote searching of video files; Related Topic: 7 Playing or Downloading Video Recordings 28.
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5 Starting your Software and Logging In 5.1 Remote Station: Start-up and Logging In 5.1.1 Power Up and Windows Log In Ensure your PC is powered up, and log into your MS Windows as usual. 5.1.2 Starting the Remote Station Software Tip: Check the Windows task-bar to see if the remote station software is already running. From the Windows Start menu, select Programs, NetVision, and Remote Station.
5.2.3 5.3 Logging in At a Video Server Video Servers support two types of local users: Supervisors, and Operators. At a Video Server, click [Logon] on the main screen. Then, enter a username and password that has been registered. Tip: Press Tab in between, and Enter (or OK) when finished. Note: After restarting the software, [Logon] may not be available for a minute or so. Default Video Server User Names and Passwords User name Password Super -- Access to everything.
Alarm / Reporting Features and 'Chatting' 6 6.1 System I/O Primer Video Servers support video motion sensing (configurable including detection zones), plus one physical sensor associated with each camera. Both features can trigger automatic recording, and the system can be set to maintain short recordings so the view of just before motion was detected is available (prealarm recording).
6.2.2 6.2.4 Using the Alarm Receiver When a new alarm comes in from a surveillance station, the alarm alert receiver will open automatically showing the Video Server (IP address) and camera number. The receiver will continue beeping until you select the alarm message (camera number), and click [Acknowledge]. To view the live camera image in a small window, double-click the camera number at the beginning of the message line.
6.3 Responding to Alarm-Alert Email A NetVision Video Server can let one remote station (plus multiple e-mail addresses) know when an alarm occurs (external input tripped, video motion-detection, or video-lost). The email messages are known as ‘Email alerts’, or ‘Alarm-Alert Email’. A recording of the scene will also be available at the Video Server PC. Note: For this feature, an email service with some type of instant notification is recommended.
6.4 6.4.1 Alarm / Recording Status Indications at a Video Server (Camera Number Colours) Indications in the "Display" Area (Top-right) Red Line Above Camera Button: Video motion-detection enabled (will auto-record when motion is detected); Green Line Above Camera Button: Video motion sensing standing-by (e.g., outside of scheduled alarm-monitoring times); Green Camera Number: A camera that is presently being displayed. 6.4.
6.5 Chatting On-line with a Video Server Remote surveillance stations can use the text 'chat' feature to initiate a 'conversation' with a Video Server. Tip: You may need to use e-mail or the telephone to first ensure that someone will be at the Video Server. 6.5.1 Connecting and Sending Messages from a Remote Station Tip: This is supported via dial up and/or internet as well (you may need to 'launch' your connection first). Click the 'Chat' icon (bottom of the screen) to open the chat window.
7 Playing or Downloading Video Recordings Micro DVR: Searching and playback using the Micro DVR product is covered separately. Related Topics: 28 Working with the Older Playback Engines 7.1 Surveillance (PVS) control enabled to allow working with panoramic camera images. Overview--Types of Playback 7.2 Four different playback methods are provided: Playback--Technical Details Play vs.
7.2.1 Video Filename / Location Reference: Captured video files are stored under \dsrvideo\image on the specific PC, in folders for each 'server' (PC name or IP address), camera name, and date. Exceptions: • Backed up files are placed in \dsrBackup\image on the drive selected during the backup process; • 'Motion-found' files created by the Smart Search feature are located under \dsrpostmotion\image; • All files are placed in folders for each 'server' (PC name or IP address), camera name, and date.
and controls near the bottom-left. • To perform another search, work with the file list, or process filekeeping tasks, use the coloured buttons on the right. Pause: Stops playing the video(s) and stays at the present position in the file(s). - Stop: Stops playing the video(s) and resets to the beginning of each file. Right Side of the Screen Videos Out-Of-Sync: Where a large number of small recordings exist for each camera, it is possible for the displayed videos to go out of sync.
Videos Out-Of-Sync: Where a large number of small recordings exist for each camera, it is possible for the displayed videos to go out of sync. If you notice this (per the displayed time in each image), clicking Restore will also correct this. Always on Top: When selected (pin - stuck in), this stops the SyncPlayback screen from being hidden by any other programs. 7.4 7.4.2 Locator: [Playback], Ö[Video Search] (or [360 Playback] ).
7.4.3 Remote Station Software: It is best to define remote servers through the [Station List] on the desktop, since this information is automatically shared with the [Server Management] screen (but not the other way around). The Search Screen Related Topic: 13.3 Station List (Identifying the Video Servers) Middle of the Screen - Event: Select the types of recordings that you wish to search for. - Video Source: Select the desired server name and camera (title).
click [OK], the search will execute. When it finishes, you can go into its [File List], or [Play] function as desired. Attention: A motion search produces temporary files that are intended to narrow down a search to find a particular incident. When any new search is performed, the last list of motion search files will be lost. Be sure to take note of the camera/time details, or immediately mark the desired motion file(s) and copy them to another location. Related Topics: 7.5 Searching for Motion (v2.
Main Portion of the Screen Remote Software: Click the coloured 'Play' button, then select [Video Search] (or [360 Playback] ). 2) Select from ALL search parameters shown, and click [Start Search]. When it finishes, the number of found files will be shown on-screen (and be available to the [File List] and [Play] functions at the bottom of the search screen). Tip: You can also select or clear all portions of the screen using [Select All] or [Clear All].
7.6 7.6.1 Working with the Playback Screen Introduction The Playback screen allows you to select and view videos found through [Video Search], or [360 Playback]. 360 Playback: This pertains to optional Panoramic Video Surveillance (PVS). Related Topics: 7.4 Video Search (v2.3 SP2) 31 Panoramic Video Surveillance (PVS) Also See: 7.3 Synchronized Playback (v2.3 SP2) 7.9 Quad Playback 28 Working with the Older Playback Engines All files in the present File List will be available to the Playback screen. 7.
7.6.4 Play (standard playback control buttons) The Playback Screen - Play: Starts playing the video clip(s) for the selected start time. Auto Play: This occurs automatically if "Auto Play" is selected (9) near the bottom-right corner of the screen. - Pause: Stops playing the video(s) and stays at the present position in the file(s). - Stop: Stops playing the video(s) and resets to the beginning of the present file.
Related Topic: 7.4 Video Search (v2.3 SP2) - [▲] and [▼]: These allow jumping forward or backward by one day at a time (without having to perform another search). File List: Shows a list of files found in - your last search (i.e., available for playback). Files can be marked for various "FileKeeping" aspects using the Right-Click menu. 7.7 Viewing and Printing 'Snapshots' 7.7.1 Introduction You can take 'snap shots' of desired images from a video file, and print or save them as desired.
- (zoom out): Select this to view the full image after zooming in; - (save): This allows saving your snap shot. (Browse for the desired folder, and click [OK].) 7.8 Working with the File List 7.8.1 This topic describes how to access and work with the file list regardless of which type of search/playback method you are using. File-Format (BMP vs. JPEG): For Video Search (or "360 Playback"): You will be prompted to set this when you click Save (diskette symbol).
7.8.2 Things You Can Do You Can: • Preview a Video File: Scroll to a desired file. When you select the file, a small preview of the first frame will appear. To see an enlarged preview, right-click the file, and select "Preview". • Play a Video File: Double-click the desired file to view it in the playback window. Related Topic: 7.6 Working with the Playback Screen (v2.
- File Filter: Shows the type(s) of video recordings as selected for the search. You can select to either Show All Files, or select Show Marked Files to show only the files that have been selected (marked) with a remark or for specific file management tasks using the right-click menu (and/or ones that are "Unmarked"). Marked For: Copy, Backup, Delete, (Remarked), Download (remote files), and/or Unmarked files.
7.9 Notice: For an IP Address, the camera list may not be available until you open the "server" drop-list, and select the (detected) PC name in the list. Quad Playback 7.9.1 About Quad Playback Tip: You can also select start and end date & time at the bottom of the screen. (To use the pop-up calendar, click the button next to the Start or End date.) Quad Playback allows: • Search and playback files for any 1-4 cameras from any server you are allowed to access.
7.9.4 The (Quad) Search Screen Locator: [Playback], Ö[Quad Playback]. Remote Software: Click the coloured 'Play' button, and then select [Quad Playback]. Then, click the 'search' button (folder/binoculars) at the bottom of the quad playback screen Server Name / IP Address: Enter (or select) the IP address or PC name of the NetVision server PC (computer that contains the video files). User Name: Enter your (valid) remote username as set up at this specific NetVision server PC.
Notice: For an IP Address, the camera list may not be available until you open the "server" drop-list, and select the (detected) PC name in the list. - Camera: Select your desired camera. A list of files will appear. - Date: Select "All", or your desired date. The file list will refresh. Tip: You can also select start and end date/time at the bottom of the screen. (To use the pop-up calendar, click the button next to the Start or End date.
7.9.5 The (Quad) Playback Screen - Locator: [Playback], Ö[Quad Playback]. Remote Software: Click the coloured 'Play' button, then select [Quad Playback]. Utility: This opens the Utility screen where you can set playback options, view properties for a selected file (quadrant), and set the file type for all snapshots saved using Quad Playback. Related Topic: "The Utility Screen (Quad Playback)", to follow/below.
Autostart: Sets whether or not selected video(s) will start playing automatically (when opened in the file list); Play: Starts playing your selected video. (In 'quad' playback mode, select the desired st video window 1 .) Options : This allows setting the items to appear in the title bar of the presently-selected playback 'quadrant', and setting the image size (original size, or fit-to-window). Pause: Stops the video playback. (Selecting "Play" will continue from the present position.
7.10 - Remove a server from the list: Select the remote server in the list, and click [Remove]. Server Management-Identifying Remote Servers for Playback 7.10.1 Introducing Attention: Ensure you have the correct server selected. You will NOT be prompted to confirm. Server Management 7.10.3 The "Server List" Screen When searching for video files through [Video Search], or [360 Playback], you can select to search for Local files, or for files on a Remote server.
7.10.4 Add (or Modify) a Server Station - Streaming Mode: This determines how streaming playback will operate when playing a remote file. • • Time Based: File playback duration maintained (regardless of your connection speed). Individual frames may be dropped. Frame Based: Every frame will be shown no matter how long it takes. Middle of the Screen - Connection Bandwidth: This sets the streaming playback image quality and frame rate as suitable for your type of connection.
8 8.1 Viewing Live Cameras 8.1.1 Viewing Cameras from a Remote Station Double-click a Video Server in the list near the upper-right corner of your display (or select a station and click the 'Connect / Refresh' button). Then, watch for a success message in the 'Status List'. (You can use the From a remote surveillance station, you can view up to 16 cameras at the same time. These can be all from the same Video Server, or in different locations. Also See: 8.
8.1.2 Viewing Cameras After connecting, you can: 8.2 Viewing Cameras at a Video Server • Select NTSC or PAL (top-right corner); At a Video Server, you can: • Select the display mode for your desired • Select a display mode (1-16 cameras) using number of cameras (1, 4, 9, or 16); SVGA: With 800x600 screen resolution (SVGA), you can view 1, 4, or 9 cameras at a time. If you select 16 camera mode, you will be asked to switch to 1024 x 768 if needed.
Related Topic: SP2) 15.3 Auto Alarm Display (v2.3 Alarm Overlay (v2.3 SP2): Special camera subtitles can be set up to appear for individual cameras when motion is detected, or an external alarm occurs. Related Topic: SP2) 15.4 Set Up Alarm Overlays (v2.3 Multi-Camera Views: In general, camera numbers are associated with a specific screen area. In view-modes that do not show all cameras at once, only the cameras associated with different screen areas can be viewed at the same time.
8.3 Changing a Camera's View (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) 8.3.1 Introduction For cameras that support PTZ control, you can zoom in or out, and 'aim' the camera as desired. This can be done at the Video Server, or remotely. PTZ Permissions: Only one person can control a specific PTZ camera (port) at a time. Remote access to PTZ cameras is based on remote user permissions set up at the Video Server.
8.3.3 PTZ Control at a Video Server After logging in, click the PTZ button near the bottom-right corner of the main desktop (a narrow form will appear on the right). Then, select the camera number (beneath "model"), and click [Connect]. Exception: For cameras connected through a switcher, you'll need to set the [Monitor] value first (switcher port associated with this camera). To 'aim' the camera, use the arrow buttons (click-click-click, or click-and-hold).
Monitor: Pertains to cameras connected through a switcher. This is the camera ID/port on the switcher (receiver-driver ID). AutoFunct: Allows selecting auxiliary functions that were previously set up (if available/supported). AutoPan: Sets the camera for automatic panning (if available/supported). AutoFocus: This returns the focus control to automatic (if available/supported). Tip: Selecting a pre-set position will also put the camera into auto-focus mode.
8.4 Monitoring Cameras via TV (Spot Monitor) 8.4.1 Introduction Current video cards include a composite-video output allowing individual cameras to be displayed on television monitor(s) manually, in sequence, or when an alarm occurs (external input or video motion-detection). 8.4.2 Opening or Closing the TVMonitor Control To open or close the TV-monitor control, double-click the television/monitor icon on your NetVision desktop. If the TV Control is not Visible: This feature can be turned on and off.
9 Recording Camera-Views In addition to scheduled and alarm-triggered recording at a Video Server, manual (instant) recording can be done at a Video Server (up to 16 cameras at a time--depending on your Video Server model), and at remote stations (up to 16 cameras from any desired Video Servers at a time). Instant Playback: If the "Instant Playback" feature is enabled, videos that are presently being recorded can be played back.
9.2 Recording at a Video Server At a Video Server, you can: • Double-click a camera-image to zoom to full screen, and start recording (if "Instant Recording" is enabled); • Start or stop recording by selecting camera numbers(s) in the "Record" area of the main screen (on the right); • Click [ Record All ] to start or stop recording all cameras at the same time. Tip: The camera number appears in yellow for any cameras that you select for manual/instant recording.
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10 Tasks Applicable to Remote Stations and the Video Server 10.1 PC Date and Time Especially for the Video Server, it is important to ensure that the date and time are always correct--since this information is used to manage video recordings. There is normally no reason for this to vary, but it's still best to check it on a regular basis. Tips: The time is displayed on the right-hand end of the Windows task bar. To view the date, 'hover' the mouse pointer over the time.
10.3.2 Filename / Location Reference: Especially for the Video Server, it is important to ensure that the date and time are always correct--since this information is used to manage video recordings. There is normally no reason for this to vary, but it's still best to check it on a regular basis. Captured video files are stored under \dsrvideo on the specific PC, in folders for each 'server' (PC name or IP address), camera name, and date.
5) ("DirectCD"): Enter a disk label if desired, and click [Start Format]. 10.5 Tip: Disk labels identify the CD when browsing for drives in Windows Explorer. 10.5.1 Introduction 6) Wait for a "CD Ready" screen to appear. (Your CD will now be available to the housekeeping feature.
When it finishes, the number of 'motion-found' files will appear. 10.5.3 • Select [File List] beside "Search" or "Motion Search" as applicable/desired. The Filekeeping Screen Related Topics: 7.4 Video Search (v2.3 SP2); 7.6 Working with the Playback Screen (v2.3 SP2); 7.8 Working with the File List (v2.3 SP2) 2) In the file list, use the right-click menu to preview files, and 'mark' them for each desired Filekeeping action. Mark For: Copy, Backup, Delete, (Add/view Remark), Download (remote files).
Copy - This shows the number of files marked to be copied, and the amount of space they will take up. - Path: Enter (or '[Browse] to') where you wish the file copies to be placed. Note: This uses NetVision's standard folder structure under the selected location. (Creates the structure: "dsr-video\image\Server\Camera\Date"). d:\ (root): Selecting the root of a drive is a good idea for removable media. Files will be available to search and playback.
10.6 10.6.1 Housekeeping Access the housekeeping feature: At a Remote Station: Click the Housekeeping symbol (broom) near the bottom right corner. At a Video Server: (Logged in at the Video Server), Select: [Utility], then [Housekeeping]. -------------------------------------------------- Then, select Backup or Delete depending on what you wish to do. Refer to the descriptions that follow while working in the housekeeping screen. 10.6.
Select All / Delete Original... (Bottom-Left Corner) • Select All Files: Selects (or deselects) all files in the list; • Delete original file(s) after backup: If selected (9), the files are effectively moved to the new location. If not selected, the files are copied to the new location. To view a file first (i.e., before backup or deletion), select the file (click the camera name), and click [PlayBack] (in the row of buttons at the bottom).
Attention: This selection should be used only in conjunction with manual file-management (NOT Self-Housekeeping). You must be sure to copy or move any alarm/video files that you wish to keep. Details: 10.3 Introduction to Video File Management (Filekeeping and Housekeeping) 10.5 Filekeeping (v2.3 SP2); 10.6 Housekeeping Backup: Copies older video files to the specified target location, while leaving them in the original "DSR-video" folder.
Drive (List of drive letters): Select all drives to be affected by the specific housekeeping task/plan. File Type (List of types of recording files): Select all types of recording files to be affected by the specific housekeeping task/plan. (Bottom of the screen) Files To: Enter a target backup folder here, or click […] to browse to (and select) a desired folder.
11 Tasks Performed at the Video Server Only 11.1 Video Server Users and Passwords 11.1.2 Related Topics: 11.2 Remote Users and Permissions (+ HTTP server port) 11.1.1 You can set up additional local users with their own password if desired. You can also set whether each new user will be logging in at the "Super" level, or as an "Operator" (see the preceding table for permissions).
List of Users (Registered User Name) This shows a list of the users that can log in locally, along with the login authority for each one (Supervisor vs. Operator). [User Group] on the right This helps to maintain PTZ access for remote users. Group Name: Select "Supervisor" or "Operator"; PTZ Server / Idle Time Limit (min.
[Properties]: Select this to set up permissions for a remote user. (Select the user in the list, click here, and then make your selections). Top of the Screen This window shows a list of remote users that have been set up. Buttons in the Middle of the Screen [Add]: Select this to create a new remote user. Enter the name and password (twice) when prompted, and click [Next]. You will be advanced to [Properties] automatically (to follow / below).
Chat Server This allows setting the selected user's ability to use the 'chat' feature to communicate with an operator at this Video Server. Related Topic: 6.5 Chatting On-line with a Video Server PTZ Control Server This allows setting the selected user's ability to remotely control a PTZ camera (pan / tilt / zoom). You can also limit the maximum duration for viewing sessions, and limit them to specific cameras if desired.
11.4 Backing Up or Restoring Configuration Settings -------------------------------------------------- You can backup your Video Server settings to protect against data loss (or operator error). When finished, click [Cancel] to close the backup/restore menu, and then click [X] to close the list (upper-right corner). Diskette Needed: This requires a 3.5" diskette (to be placed in the "A:\" drive of the Video Server).
11.6 Viewing Remote User Sessions Remote connections to a number of the server modules can be viewed at the Video Server. In some cases, you can terminate a remote user's connection if necessary. Locator: NetVision running on the Video Server (logged in to NetVision or not), Windows task bar in view. Tips: If you cannot access the Windows task bar, press Ctrl-Esc (or your 'Windows' key).
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12 Configuration Introduction Video Server: Most system configuration is done at the specific Video Server. All desired features must be enabled and set up. (Browse forward through the topics that follow, or look for "Configuration" in the "Contents" to see which topics are of interest.) Also, be sure to disable any camera numbers that are not being used. Related Topics: 16.
Remote Station Configuration 13 • Jpeg: Frame by frame compression (Mjpeg); 13.1 Remote Stations: Basic Set-up • DivX 3.11: Produces smaller, high quality AVI recordings. Note: Mpeg4 and Indeo5 are supported directly. For other file types, the applicable CODEC must have been installed separately. A few items can be configured for remote stations. Locator: (Logged in at a remote station), Select: The "Utility" button at the bottom of the screen (tools symbol).
13.2 Setting Up the Alarm Alert Receiver Notice: This task pertains only to a remote station that is identified through the alarm alert sender at a Video Server. The alarm alert feature includes a number of configurable options--including having the camera auto-display, and/or having recording start automatically when an alarm alert is received. Notice: The Alarm Alert feature must also be enabled and set up at the specific Video Server(s). Related Topics: 15.1 Enable/Disable Alarm Alerts or E-Mail; 15.
automatically whenever an alarm alert is received; Recording time (seconds): This sets the duration for automatic alarm-alert recordings; Close window after recording: Select this if you want the camera window to close automatically at the end of the recording time. -------------------------------------------------- Alarm Image Loop This causes the first 5-10 frames from the associated camera to be included in a separate window whenever an alarm alert is received.
14 14.1 General Video Server Settings Startup / Logoff Options A number of start-up/logoff options are available at Video Server PCs. TechTip: These settings do not affect features to be available at remote surveillance stations. Locator: (Logged in at the Video Server as a "Supervisor"), Select: [Utility], then [Option Setting].
-------------------------------------------------- When finished, click [OK], and then click [X] to close the list (upper-right corner). Attention: To recognize any DSR Configuration changes made while the Video Server software is running, you may need to restart the software. 14.3 Setting Video Playback Sessions to be Logged You can optionally have remote playback sessions logged at each Video Server. Locator: (Video Server running, Windows 'Task Bar' in view).
15 Alarm / Reporting Settings External Inputs/Sensors: For details on setting up external sensors, refer to: 18.3 External Sensors and Recording Duration. 15.1 Alarm Alert , and then make your desired selection(s). Enable/Disable Alarm Alerts or E-Mail The alarm alert feature lets a remote surveillance station know any time an alarm occurs (external sensor tripped, video motion sense, and/or video signal lost). A recording of the scene will also be available at the Video Server PC.
Dial-up E-Mail Connection: This is handled through your e-mail settings (nothing else needs to be set in Netvision). Note: Web-page-based e-mail services are NOT supported at the Video Server. Alarm Message To and Cc: These are the email addresses of the person(s) who are to receive the email alerts from this Video Server (e.g., jmartin@mailco.com). For Multiple "To" or "Cc" Recipients: Use a semicolon (;) or comma (,) between the addresses (with NO spaces).
15.2 Set Up the Alarm Alert Caller The alarm alert feature lets a remote surveillance station know any time an alarm occurs (external sensor tripped, video motion sense, and/or video signal lost). A recording of the scene will also be available at the Video Server PC. This feature can be set regarding: • The cameras to be monitored for this (v2.3 SP2); • The number of 'pre-alarm' frames to keep/show (v2.
- Number of Frames: This is the number of frames to be displayed (2 - 10) starting when the alarm occurred; connection cannot be made via the “Primary Connection”. Note: If the “Primary Connection” is misspelled, and the “Backup Connection” is either blank or misspelled, the Alarm Alert Caller will try to use the first connection it finds under “Control Panel, ÖNetwork Connections” using an alphabetical sort.
15.3 Auto Alarm Display (v2.3 SP2) - Enable Auto Alarm Display: This turns this feature on [9] and off [ ]. Display for Alarm Type This feature causes cameras to be displayed automatically on the Video Server desktop whenever an external alarm is triggered, or motion is detected at selected cameras. - External Alarm: Select this if you want an external alarm at the selected cameras to trigger this feature.
15.4 Set Up Alarm Overlays 15.4.2 The Alarm Overlay Setup Screen (v2.3 SP2) ATM Interface Option: Subtitles should NOT be used with the ATM Interface option as they may interfere with ATM overlays. Related Topic: 27 Using the ATM Interface Option 15.4.1 About Alarm Overlays You can define special alarm-overlay subtitles to appear on camera images whenever an alarm is triggered externally (hardwired inputs), or when motion is detected at each selected camera.
- [Font]: Allows selecting a specific font (typeface) plus size, colour, etc. for the present alarm overlay (per the selected camera and subtitle number). software is running, you may need to restart the software. - [Border]: This allows adding a border to the present alarm overlay (per the selected camera and subtitle number). - External Alarm Text: The checkbox on the left enables an alarm overlay for this camera when triggered by its external alarm input. Enter your desired overlay text on the right.
16 Camera, Audio, and PTZ Settings 16.1 Set up Cameras and Titles 16.1.3 [Subtitle Setter] (Custom Titles for Cameras) You can set the name to be associated with each camera. Cameras that are physically connected to a Video Server also need to be activated, and all other camera numbers MUST be de-activated. ATM Interface Option: Subtitles should NOT be used with the ATM Interface option as they may interfere with ATM overlays.
[Border]: This allows selecting a border for the title if desired; Camera: Select the camera number here (1 - 16). Subtitle: Select the subtitle number for the selected camera (1 - 3): Position: This allows setting where the title will appear on the camera-image: Horizontal: This allows setting the left-to-right starting position for the title. Vertical: This allows setting the top-to-bottom position for the title.
16.3 Tip: After [Apply]-ing settings for all needed ports, click [Camera Table] to set the camera/port assignments. -------------------------------------------------- Pan/Tilt/Zoom Activation and Set Up Cameras with pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) control are fully supported. This feature must be enabled and properly set up. Enable PTZ: Select this ( 9 ) to allow pan/tilt/zoom control for cameras that support this feature. TechTips: Beginning with V2.
Com Port: For each PTZ camera, select the associated COM port here; PTZ Cameras Connected in parallel: In this case, the COM port will be the same. Individual camera control is provided through an OSRD / receiver-driver ID setting for each camera, or through a supported 'cascade' protocol (such as Canon VC-C4). IP Cameras / NVS (v2.3 SP2): ALL PTZ cameras connected via IP must use the same PTZ protocol. Select COM6 for these cameras, and ensure COM7 is left free (for internal communications).
16.5 16.6 Enable Audio for Specific Cameras Audio recording and playback is supported through up to 5 audio inputs included on the Video Server PC. This requires microphone(s), plus PC speakers plugged into the green audio output on the back of the Video Server PC. Bare microphones connected to line-level audio inputs will each require a suitable microphone ‘pre-amp’. Related: 25.1 Capture Board Reference Camera(s) to be associated with audio must be identified as such (to follow).
16.7 Remote Audio Monitoring Current Video Server PCs include up to 5 audio inputs, allowing some camera(s) to have sound included with the camera image (and in associated video recordings). These sounds can also be monitored at the Video Server PC and at any authorized remote stations. 16.7.3 Video Server Set Up 1) Enable audio for the specific camera(s). Related Topics: 16.5 Enable Audio for Specific Cameras 2) Adjust the sound level at the Video Server if required. Related Topics: 16.
16.7.4 Remote Station: Initiate an Audio Monitoring Session To begin monitoring audio from a Video Server, you need to activate the 'Audio Client', and log-on to the desired Video Server. C) Under Audio Source, select Sound Card (or other audio source such as #1,2,3,4 for a capture board with an audio input or inputs on an optional 4input audio card), and click [Start]. Tip: Multiple audio sessions can be set up if you will be monitoring more than one Video Server.
17 Recording and Playback Settings 17.1 Video Setup (in DSR Configuration) Some settings are provided to improve video quality in certain situations (jumpy camera images, or fast motion all full resolution). Locator: At the Video Server PC (will prompt for "Supervisor" login), Select: (Windows task bar) Start, Settings, Control Panel, DSR Configuration. Desktop Link: There should also be a link to this on your desktop called "NetVision Configuration".
17.2.3 Codec Tip: Since MS Windows uses the C:/ drive for virtual memory, it is best to NOT use this drive. As well, larger drives are better (at least 40 GB is recommended). This selection determines the type of compression and file format for video recordings. To 'Map' a Network Drive to be Available at a Video Server: For details on this, open the Windows online help (e.g., from Windows Explorer), search for "Map Network Drive", and look for a suitable topic in the list.
Select a desired type of recording, and then use the [Up] or [Down] button to change its position. Select [Default] to return to the factory settings (the order as shown here): 17.2.5 Misc.
17.3 17.4 Resolution and Recording Mode Frame Rate for Recording You can set the recording "frame rate" for the various types of recordings for each individual camera. Slower frame rates provide smaller recording files, and much-improved viewing and downloading through a dial-up connection, but provide fewer 'snapshots' per second. You can select the quality for recordings, and decide what the system will do when the hard drive starts to get full.
18 Scheduled and/or Alarm-Triggered Recording 18.1 Introduction to Automated Recording In addition to starting recordings manually, you can set the system to record during a recurring schedule, and/or record only when motion is detected during desired times (such as after hours). Motion/alarm detection can be via external sensors, and/or via video motion-sensing (configurable including trigger zones).
Select Schedule Planner . Then, use one of the following approaches: Setting Times using the Keyboard: Select a camera near the top of the screen, and enter start and end times for an individual block of time. Then, use the [Add] button(s) to assign the time-block for recording (on the left), and/or alarm monitoring (on the right). Repeat for additional time-blocks as desired.
18.3 External Sensors and Recording Duration Each camera can have an external sensor associated with it, allowing recording to occur whenever the sensor is tripped (24/7, or only during specific times). External inputs must also be enabled for ‘prealarm recording (>>), and can trigger: • An email or alarm-alert; • A camera to display automatically (and optionally point to a specific 'preset' location); • Special (alarm overlay) subtitles to display; • The ‘TV-Out’ feature (Spot Monitoring).
-------------------------------------------------- When finished, click [OK], and then click [X] to close the list (upper-right corner). Attention: To recognize any DSR Configuration changes made while the Video Server software is running, you may need to restart the software. 18.4 Setting up Pre-Alarm Recording The NetVision system can make continuous short recordings (1 - 300 sec.) during scheduled alarm-monitoring times, with only the two most recent being retained at any time (for each camera).
18.5 Setting up Video MotionDetection The NetVision system can detect motion within video frames, and record automatically when motion is detected during scheduled times (default: 'always'). Video motion detection is fully customizable for each camera including the detection zone(s) within the camera view, sensitivity, and recording duration.
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19 PC Requirements 19.1 Video Server PC Reference 19.1.1 PC, Memory, Operating System A suitable PC is included with each Video Server (rack mount, with lockable tamperresistant case). Should the need arise, the memory and/or hard drives (video storage) can be upgraded using suitable components. Memory Type: The memory type will depend on when the Video Server was purchased. Have a technician verify the memory type before purchasing any additional memory.
19.2 19.2.1 19.2.4 Remote Station PC Requirements Required: A good quality video card and monitor supporting SVGA resolution (800x600) or higher. Processor (CPU) Exception: XGA (1024x768) is recommended for viewing Video Servers with PAL cameras. (And this resolution is required at the Video Servers themselves.) Remote station software can be run on a typical, currently available PC (a motherboard with Intel™ chip-set is preferred). For general use, a good choice would be a PIII/877MHz or faster. 19.
Control Panel, ÖWindows Firewall, ÖExceptions , Ö[Add Program]. NetVision includes the following software components that must be allowed to run: • DSR HTTPSVR; • DSR Relay; • MDSERVER; • Playback Server; • Chat Server; • Audio Server; • Digital Surveillance Recorder. Software Installation or Upgrade 20 20.1 Installing or Upgrading the Remote Station Software Note: Installing or upgrading the NetVision software must be done by someone with NT administrator authority (i.e., logged in as administrator).
20.2 Reinstalling or Upgrading the Video Server Software Note: Installing or upgrading the NetVision software must be done by someone with NT administrator authority (i.e., logged in as administrator). Screen Resolution: Video Servers using Pal cameras must be set for 1024 x 768 resolution. Systems using NTSC cameras require a screen resolution of 800 x 600. Higher resolutions will work as well, but are generally not recommended. USB Security Key: Beginning with NetVision v2.
21 Network and Connectivity Issues 21.1 General Network Requirements A standard 10/100 Base T network supporting the TCP/IP protocol can be used. (Our testing was done over a Microsoft network.) Dial-up networking and internet connections are also supported. These items must be set up by the network administrator: ÖSettings ÖControl Panel ÖInternet Options ÖConnections Ö[LAN Settings] Ö[Advanced]. Then, enter the IP address(es) in the area under "Do not use Proxy Server...".
the factory defaults include TCP/IP filtering = enabled, and only the non-optional ports indicated above are allowed (you can add more ports if needed). NetVision should also work fine with TCP/IP filtering disabled and all ports permitted, but that could leave the system vulnerable for hacker attacks and thus reduce overall security. 21.
21.10 Windows Dial-Up Networking Connection (i.e., not via the Internet) Notice: Due to speed and reliability considerations, dial-up connections are generally NOT recommended. Use a faster connection if you have a choice. Note: Dial-up networking is a feature of the Microsoft Windows operating system, NOT the Netvision software. For more information, refer to your Windows on-line help, or contact your network administrator.
21.11 Network Usage 21.11.1 Network Utilization: One Remote Station will typically use 2.5% to 7% of a 10Mbit (LAN) network. It is about 2.5% with normal operation (4 cameras displayed) but it could peak to 7% with PTZ usage. In Windows XP Professional, this can be monitored via: "Ctrl-Alt-Delete, Ö[Task Manager], ÖNetworking . 21.11.2 NetVision Data Transfer Rate: The following data illustrates typical network usage, but is intended as a guideline only.
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22 Using the Small Remote Module 22.1 About the Remote Module The remote module software allows viewing one camera at a time, and provides access to playback, chat, PTZ, and housekeeping functions. 22.2 Starting the Remote Module Tip: Check the Windows task bar to see if the remote module software is already running. From the Windows Start menu, select Programs, NetVision, and Remote Module. 22.
22.4 Overview of Features OnLine View: Allows viewing or recording one camera at a time. (This can also be opened from the alarm alert feature.) Server: This allows selecting a Video Server. Enter the Video Server IP address (network PC name may also work). Camera: After connecting, select a desired camera here. Record: This allows starting and stopping a recording for the displayed camera-image. Resolution: Allows changing the size/quality of a camera-image.
23 Remote Configuration NetVision's remote configuration feature allows authorized remote users, to perform many configuration tasks on a Video Server using only their web-browser software (must have access to the internet or to the Video Server through a network--via IP). To access this feature from any PC with access to the internet, open your web-browser, and then use (only) the IP address of the Video Server in place of a web site address.
24 The WatchDog Feature 24.1 Introduction The Watchdog feature helps protect against the NetVision software 'hanging', or becoming unresponsive while unattended. If a problem is detected, the Video Server PC will be restarted. 24.3 Setting up the Watchdog Feature 24.3.1 PC BIOS Setup for Auto-Startup Note: This is typically pre-set at the factory. With the hardware watchdog option, the Video Server will be restarted in the event of MS Windows 'hanging' or 'crashing' as well.
24.3.4 Watchdog Configuration Locator: At the Video Server PC with NetVision shut down (will prompt for "Supervisor" login), Select: (Windows task bar) Start, Settings, Control Panel, DSR Configuration. Desktop Link: There should also be a link to this on your desktop called "NetVision Configuration". Tips: If you cannot access the Windows task bar, press Ctrl-Esc (or your 'Windows' key).
24.4 Hardware Watchdog Option Status LEDs Acknowledge Button Signalling Outputs Trouble LED Standby LED Comm Error Normal LED Acknowledge To capture station COM port Use a 2x5 header with 10 conductor flat cable Pin 1: Align the red wire with the small triangle. Wiring (DB9): Pin 1 to pin 1; 2 to 2, etc. 21-0400E v2.3.3 To PC Reset + – Welcome Common Admin Config Install DC In (5V max) e.g.
24.4.1 Status LEDs E: Normal/Working (Orange); C: Communications error (Red); S: Standby (Green); T: Trouble (Red). E C S T Description The PC is running but the NetVision software has not been started. – – On – On – – – Normal operation. All systems ok. – Flashing – – The Watchdog has detected an error (reset will occur when programmed wait cycle expires (60-250 seconds). On – – On The Watchdog detected an error and has restarted the machine.
25.1.4 TV-Out (Composite Video) Current video cards include a composite-video output allowing individual cameras to be displayed on television monitor(s) manually, in sequence, or when an alarm occurs (external input or video motion-detection). Depending on your product version, the video connection will be internally or externally connected to a multiplexer (mux) card which has one external composite video output for connecting to the monitor(s).
25.2.2 Camera Installation Issues Ensure cameras are properly installed in a location that will provide the desired view with good image quality / subject size. Zoom: Cameras typically provide an optical and digital zoom feature that can be set during installation (buttons on the camera). Pan/tilt/zoom cameras can be controlled through the software. Extreme zooming is not a replacement for good camera location, since digital zoom provides larger images of poorer quality.
25.2.4 • (9600, 8, N, 1) PTZ Model Reference PELCO_ASCII Notes: Manufacturers may change their protocol without notice. V2.3 remote stations can control PTZ cameras from V2.1, V2.2, and V2.3 NetVision Video Servers.
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25.2.6 RS232 – RS422/485 Converter Detail JP1 5 4 3 2 1 JP4 JP2 Blue Serial IN (RS232) Black Red Green Yellow 12V Ù 5V JP3 Front of NetVision server (capture station) JP1 Reference 5 4 3 2 1 Typical (default) 9 - - - 9 Half Duplex (Tx/Rx on same line) 9 - 9 - 9 Half Duplex w/RTS Control - 9 9 - - Ø Other Jumpers 25.3 JP2 9 (always) JP4 9 (always) JP3 per PTZ voltage (see diagram) Wiring Reference 25.3.
This is a 25-PIN connector that is NOT close to the regular PC connectors (monitor, network, etc.). Output Specifications: • Open collector output • High impedance at normal • Sink current at alarm 25.3.
25.3.4 Connection Summary—NetVision Plus To Video Cameras TV-Out to MUX Also See: "25.2.3 Camera Numbering…" Video Capture (1 of 4) MUX 1st board only Out to TV 4 3 Audio Inputs (NetVision Plus): The Video Server PC includes an integrated sound card with a microphone jack and line-level output for (self-powered) PC speakers. Video capture boards each include one line-level audio input (1/8” mono jack).
25.3.5 Connection Summary— NetVision Elite I/O ∗ Odd Cams Video Capture ∗ Also See: "25.2.3 Camera Numbering…" TV-Out to Mux Even Cams MUX Out to TV 1 2 not used TV-In TV-In ∗ = Used with 1st board only Audio Inputs (NetVision Elite): The Video Server PC includes an integrated sound card with a microphone jack and line-level output for (self-powered) PC speakers. Elite units support an optional 4-input line-level audio board.
26 Troubleshooting 26.1 Unable to Connect 26.3 Video Playback Problems Check these items: 26.3.1 1) Ensure the Video Server is running, and logged onto the network. 2) Ensure you are using the correct IP address. 3) When logging into a remote station, ensure you are entering a user name (and correct password) that have been registered at the Video Server. Black Screen Flickers when You Try to Play a Video Recording Try deactivating "DirectDraw" for your Windows media player.
27 27.1 Using the ATM Interface Option Introducing the ATM Interface Option An ATM interface option is available that allows: • Interfacing with automated teller machines (ATMs) on a banking network; • Recording the scene when each person uses the ATM machine (with or without a short video of just before each person used the machine--i.e.
27.5 Playing ATM Video Recordings 27.5.1 Part 1: Introduction and Accessing This Feature ATM videos can be played back in a similar manner to other recordings, although this can be done only through the ATM event playback screen. • Select the Playback function of your NetVision software: Video Server: [Playback] button near the bottom-right; Remote Station: Blue triangle near the bottom-left corner; Small Remote Module: Green triangle.
27.5.3 Part 3: Select and Play a Video To play a video, simply locate the desired one in the list, and either double-click the transaction number, or select the transaction number, and click [X] on the right side of the screen. If the file-list is larger than one screen, a scrollbar will appear on the left for your convenience.
27.6 27.7 Additional Options (the right-click menu) Some additional commands can be accessed by right-clicking the transaction number for a file/event: Viewing and Printing 'Snapshots' You can take 'snap shots' of desired images from a video file, and print or save them as desired. • Protect/Unprotect This Tran.: This allows blocking or allowing transaction files to be deleted by the ATM auto-housekeeping feature. Protected files/transactions are flagged with an asterisk ( ∗ ).
28 Working with the Older Playback Engines Note: This section pertains to: • Micro DVR, and; • Systems older than v2.3 SP2 Also See: 7 Playing or Downloading Video Recordings 28.1 The Video Playback Feature (Micro DVR) Beginning with version 2.
28.2 Step 1: Open the Video Player At a remote station, click the blue 'Play' button in the bottom-left corner. At a Video Server, click [Playback] in the panel near the bottom-right. Remote Module Software: 'Play' button. Click the dark green Tip: To close the playback window when finished, click the [X] in the top right corner. Then, select [Playback] when prompted (as opposed to [ATM Playback] ). Related Topic: 27.
28.4 Step 3: Searching for Video/Alarm Files 28.4.1 3a) Select the Type of Files (new-style player only) Normal: Any type of original recording files. Backup: Files that had been backed up to some other location/media. CDs and Portable Drives: To play files that had been backed up onto a CD or a portable drive, ensure the CD or portable drive is accessible before starting your search. Motion Search: File segments created by a previous 'Smart Motion Search'. Related Topics: 28.
28.4.5 3e) 28.4.6 3f) Locating File(s) in the List Old/Quad Player: Items at the Bottom of the File List New-Style Player: You can view files pertaining to one day at a time (select the folder for the desired day on the left). Date/Time, Coloured Bands, and Magnifying Glasses Backup/Delete: The new-style player also allows you to backup or delete files if desired (one at a time). (Right-click a file and select Backup or Delete from the pop-up menu.) Remote Stations vs.
28.5 Smart Motion Search (Micro DVR) After searching for normal or backup files, you can select them and perform a 'Smart Motion Search' which looks for motion within the files, and creates new files from the portions that include motion. This is most useful for lengthy scheduled (or instant) recordings. 1) Perform a standard search (Normal or Backup) to obtain a list of the source files on a specific day.
pertaining to the desired "motion-found" files. Utility (tools symbol): This allows setting the file-format for snapshots. Related Topics: 28.1 The Video Playback Feature (Micro DVR) Related Topic: Browse forward to "Viewing and Printing 'Snapshots'". 28.6 Playback Controls (near the top right): These buttons allow controlling video playback: Step 4: Playing a Video To view a small snapshot of the first frame, right-click the file, and select Preview. • Play: Starts playing your selected video.
Autostart: Sets whether or not selected video(s) will start playing automatically (when opened in the file list); 'magnify' and 'reset' buttons to zoom into a smaller time range, or return to the full range. • Red: A motion / alarm-triggered recording; • Light Blue: A pre-alarm recording (immediately before motion was detected); • Yellow: A manual / instant recording; • Green: A scheduled recording. -------------------------------------------------- 28.6.
28.7 Window Options and File Properties (Micro DVR, Quad Player) [Utility]: This button (bottom of the playback window) allows setting playback options (for the selected playback area), and viewing properties (for the presently-displayed video file). Tip: If in 'quad' playback mode, click the title-bar of the desired window first. Options : This allows setting the items to appear in the title bar of the present playback window, and setting the image size (original size, or fit-to-window).
28.8 Viewing and Printing 'Snapshots' (Micro DVR) You can take 'snap shots' of desired images from a video file, and print or save them as desired. : To close the playback window when finished, click the [X] in the top right corner. Related Topics: 28.1 The Video Playback Feature First, open/play the desired video, and use the 'position' slider, or the pause and play buttons to locate the desired image.
29 Viewing Cameras through a Web Browser Also See: 8.1 Viewing Cameras from a Remote Station 8.2 Viewing Cameras at a Video Server 8.3 Changing a Camera's View (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) 8.4 Monitoring Cameras via TV (Spot Monitor) 28.1 28.3 WebCam works by continuously ‘grabbing’ JPEG images from the NetVision video server. With a fast connection, this is capable of a nearly real-time video (from one camera at a time).
Click [OK] if prompted with “User name or password is wrong”. Then enter a valid username (e.g., demo), and password (e.g., demo), and click [Connect]. (pressing the Enter key will not work here). Then, select your desired cameras, and other items on-screen. Tip: As of this writing (2005.09), cameras 1, 3, 5, and 7 are available under netvisiondemo. Items On-Screen - Camera: Select the camera number here. - Server: Enter the name or IP address of the NetVision Video Server here.
28.4.2 Items demo), and click [Connect]. (pressing the Enter key will not work here). Then, select your desired cameras, and other items on-screen. on the Right-Hand Side of the Screen Tip: As of this writing (2005.09), cameras 1, 3, 5, and 7 are available under netvisiondemo. 28.4.1 Items Under the Camera Image(s) - Camera-View Symbols (if present): These allow switching between 1 and 4 camera-views. - Server: Enter the name or IP address of the NetVision Video Server here.
28.5 Personalizing your WebCam or WebView Pages 28.5.1 Introduction 28.5.2 Location The WebCam and WebView HTML ‘pages’ for a server can be customized as desired. The most common reason for this would likely be to display your company name and/or the server name on-screen. Attention: This should NOT be attempted by anyone who is not certain of what they are doing. ALWAYS start by making (and maintaining) a backup copy of the HTML file before making any changes.
30 30.1 30.3 Setting up an IP Camera or Video Server module (v2.3 SP2) Ensure your IP cameras and/or network video servers are connected to their network and communicating as described in the installation instructions provided with that hardware. Introduction NetVision supports a number of models of IP cameras and video server hardware modules—allowing a NetVision system to work with cameras located just about anywhere in the world.
30.5 Control Panel IP / NVS Settings Locator: Open the Windows Control Panel, and double-click DSR Configuration. Desktop Link: There should also be a link to this on your desktop called "NetVision Configuration". Login as a supervisor using a valid name and password. Then, double-click "Video Source Manager" in the list. AIRL Server: AIRL IP cameras and/or video servers.
- Re-enter: Re-enter the password here. (This helps to protect against saving with an incorrect password). software is running, you may need to restart the software. - Camera Number: This is a relative camera number on an IP video server hardware module. Note: For an actual IP camera, this does not apply (it will be fixed as 1 and 'greyed-out'). 30.
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31 31.1 • Receptionist or guard station security Panoramic Video Surveillance--PVS (v2.3 SP2) 31.2 Introducing PVS Have you ever wanted to see everywhere at the same time? All traditional lenses have blind spots, and even PTZ cameras can only 'look' in one direction at a time. The PVS option with ImmerVision IMV1™ - 1/3" lens eliminates blind spots, and allows viewing and recording a full 360° field of view (360° x 180°).
notified when the registration is completed. Click [OK] to close that screen. 31.4 PVS Configuration (Video Server PC) Locator: Windows Control Panel, ÖDSR Configuration, Ö"Optional Features Setup" (double-click), Ö ImmerVision Setup Note: This ensures the panoramic image is processed optimally for each type of mounting. 31.4.3 Bottom of this Screen - [OK]: This saves your settings and closes this screen. - [Apply]: This applies and saves your settings without closing this screen.
31.6 The PVS Control Screen - [Single]: Shows the middle of the image. Tip: This view supports virtual zooming and PTZ. - [Quad]: Shows the image in four quadrants. 31.6.1 Top of this Screen - (camera and mounting information): During camera viewing, the camera and mounting type are identified here. Does not appear during playback. View Type Note: The first time you change the view mode after opening the PVS control, there will be a delay (to load a DLL file).
- [Perimeter]: Shows the image as two wideangle images. 31.6.3 Bottom of this Screen - [Close]: This closes the PVS control screen. (Appears only with "360 View"--not playback.) Note: During playback, the PVS control will close when you click the [X] to close the PVS screen. If you need to move the playback screen (to access this button), you can 'drag' its title-bar to a new location. 31.
Index 360 Playback .................... 20, 22, 24, 27, 35, 141 Using the PVS control .................................141 360 view.................................................... 38, 141 Using the PVS control .................................141 Viewing Cameras at a Video Server .............38 ABM ................................................................120 Acknowledging alarm alerts ..............................12 Administration ...................................................
Browser................................................... 106, 133 Remote configuration.................................. 106 Viewing Cameras through a Web Browser . 133 Camera and PTZ Reference........................... 111 Camera image problems................................. 119 Camera name ................................................... 77 Camera sequence............................................. 78 Camera Setting (under Utility)........................... 77 Camera table (for PTZ cameras) ...
Viewing Cameras from a Remote Station .....37 Working with the Playback Screen (v2.3 SP2) ..................................................................24 Communications / Server Modules .....................8 Composite video ...............................................43 Composite Video Displaying .....................................................43 Computer date and time....................................48 Configuration.............
PTZ Configuration......................................... 79 Recording Setup ........................................... 84 Remote Service Manager ............................. 58 Self Housekeeping........................................ 54 Set Alarm Mode (for external alarms) ........... 90 Set Up Alarm Overlays (v2.3 SP2)................ 75 Utility (Configuration Backup and Restore) ... 61 Video Setup (for 'Fast Motion' and 'Sync adjust') ......................................................
Image quality...............................................35, 67 Inputs ..........................................................12, 91 Setting up Pre-Alarm Recording....................91 System I/O Primer.........................................12 Installing or Upgrading the Remote Station Software........................................................96 Instant playback ................................................86 Instant recording ...............................................86 Enabling ....
Searching for Motion in videos...................... 22 Motion detection.............................. 60, 88, 91, 92 Playing or Downloading Video Files (Micro DVR) ....................................................... 124 Schedules for Recording and/or Motion Detection................................................... 88 Setting up Pre-Alarm Recording ................... 91 Setting up Video Motion-Detection................ 92 Viewing a List of Motion-Detection Alarms.... 60 Motion search ...............
Playback--Technical Details..............................17 Playing ATM Video Recordings.......................121 Playing or Downloading Video Files 17, 18, 20, 24 Overview --Types of Playback.......................17 Synchronized Playback (v2.3 SP2--server only) ..................................................................18 Technical Details...........................................17 Video Search (v2.3 SP2)...............................20 Working with the Playback Screen (v2.3 SP2) ..............
Recording Setup (in DSR Configuration) .......... 84 Recording with audio ........................................ 81 Reference ......... 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 111, 115, 119 Camera and PTZ Reference....................... 111 Installing or Upgrading the Remote Station Software.................................................... 96 Network and Connectivity Issues .................. 98 Reinstalling or Upgrading the Video Server Software....................................................
Sequence Setting..............................................78 Server Management..........................................35 Identifying Remote Servers for Playback ......35 Server modules.............................................8, 62 Managing Remote User Connections ...........62 Server modules (Video Server taskbar) ............72 Alarm Alert Caller ..........................................72 Set Alarm Mode (in ...........................................90 Set Up Alarm Overlays (v2.3 SP2)..........
Setting Video Playback Sessions to be Logged .................................................................. 69 Taskbar (server modules)Alarm Alert Caller ..... 72 Test sound (WAV file) ....................................... 72 Testing PTZ Cameras..................................... 119 Text alerts ......................................................... 16 Chatting on-line with a Video Server ............. 16 The Watch Dog Feature.................................. 107 Tilt ...........................
Setting the Display and Viewing Cameras ....38 Starting the Netvision Software .....................10 Users and Passwords ...................................57 Wiring Reference ........................................115 Video Server Desktop .........................................7 Video server module .......................................137 Setting up an IP Camera (or Video Server module) ...................................................137 Video Server PC Reference..............................
