User guide

NetVu ObserVer

NetVu ObserVer Controls

NetVu ObserVer is the Operator interface which provides access and control of the functionality supported on

NetVu Connected devices and existing Eco, DS2 and BX2 DVR’s. The software allows connection to be made

to a single or multiple devices offering central monitoring capabilities of one or a number of remote locations.

The Operator controls supported by the Viewer are described within this section and are separated into:

Connecting to image servers for viewing and control.

Common controls - controls available in both Live and Playback mode.

Controls available in Live mode only.

Controls available in Playback mode only.

Miscellaneous - additional functions that are not related to the operating mode.

Note:

Reference will be made to functionality that is not available when controlling existing DS2 and

BX2 (i.e. non NetVu Connected) DVR’s.

Connecting to an Image Server

There are a number of ways to connect to an image server. Each will be described separately.

Temporary Image Servers

To connect to a temporary image server:

1. Type the IP address or Domain name of the unit into the edit box at the base of the site tree panel.

2. Select the Add button and the image server will be added to the site tree within the Temporary

Image Sever section and the image from the ﬁ rst enabled input will be displayed within the

application.

Stored Image Servers

To connect to a stored image server:

1. If the folder entries are not visible, double click the folder name or click on the + to the left of the

folder name to expand the tree view. Select the folder which contains the image server.

2. Highlight the image server to display the ﬁ rst enabled camera.

Existing Sitetree

To open an existing sitetree:

1. Select Tools -> Option.