Digital Video Recorder Operation Instructions Revision 8.00 DW-Pro 9000 Series (32 Channel, 16 Channel, 8 Channel) DW-Pro 7000 Series (16 Channel, 4 Channel) 2003 by Kaltech Enterprises Manual Edition 8.00 – July 2005 ©2000-2005, Kaltech Enterprises All Rights reserved.
Digital Watchdog® DVR™ User Guide Manual Edition 7K, 9K series – June 2005 ©2000-2005, DIGITAL WATCHDOG INC Corporation All Rights reserved. No part of this documentation may be reproduced in any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, except as expressed in the Software License Agreement. DIGITAL WATCHDOG shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. Read Owner’s Manual – After unpacking this product, read the owner’s manual carefully, and follow all the operating and other instruction 2. Power Sources – This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home or business, consult your product dealer or local power company 3.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS, continued 15. Damage Requiring Service – Unplug the unit from the outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the unit. If the unit has been exposed to rain or water. If the unit does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
NOTES ON CLEANING Use a soft dry cloth for cleaning. For stubborn dirt, soak the cloth in a weak detergent solution, wring well and wipe. Use a dry cloth to wipe it dry. Do not use any type of solvent, such as thinner and benzene, as they may damage the surface of the DVR unit. If you use a chemical saturated cloth to clean the unit, follow that product’s instructions. NOTES ON MAINTENANCE This DVR unit is designed to last for long periods of time.
WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY. CAUTION CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 1.2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION............................................................................................................................................ 2 FEATURES........................................................................................................................................................
5.11.2 SPECIAL DAY SCHEDULE............................................................................................................................... 39 5.11.2.1 CREATING/EDITING A ‘SPECIAL DAY’ SCHEDULE .............................................................................. 39 5.11.2.2 DELETING A ‘SPECIAL DAY’ SCHEDULE .............................................................................................. 39 5.11.3 SYSTEM RESTART TIME......................................................
8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7 8.8 8.9 BACKUP OPTIONS OVERVIEW................................................................................................................................. 76 SCHEDULED BACKUP OPTIONS OVERVIEW ......................................................................................................... 77 SPECIFYING SCHEDULED BACKUP DRIVES .......................................................................................................... 78 CREATING A SCHEDULED BACKUP ...............
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1 7K, 9K series INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION A Digital Watchdog DVR is simply a server that performs as a High Definition Digital Recorder. By utilizing the many features of a computer, including processing power, storage capacity, graphics compression, and security features, the DVR unit is more powerful than the analog recorders of the past. The Digital Watchdog DVR server software comes pre-configured for fast and seamless integration within your existing IT infrastructure.
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2.1 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Digital Watchdog® state-of-the-art High Definition Digital Recorders are housed in a high performance and versatile 4U Aluminum Rack-Mount case allowing easy storage of multiple DVRs for enterprise applications. Every Digital Watchdog DVR Unit comes equipped with the latest technology: Intel® Pentium® IV Processor 10/100 Network Interface Card (NIC) 256 MB of System Memory 32 MB Video Card CD-RW Recorder 3.
2.2 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS AND LEDS The front panel of the DVR unit contains the devices that will be commonly used for data removal, retrieval, and backup replacement. The most common components and buttons are shown below: 1 Hard Drive Activity LED Display 5 3.
2.3 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS The rear panel of the DVR unit contains virtually all of the connectors you will be using.
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3.1 IDENTIFYING INCLUDED COMPONENTS Digital Watchdog® DVRs come with a mouse, keyboard and selected software and cables. Identify the following components to make sure everything has been properly included with your new DVR unit. If any of the following items are missing, contact your dealer to arrange a replacement.
3.2 OPTIONAL COMPONENTS To fully utilize your DVR unit’s potential; several optional Digital Watchdog components are listed below. Contact your dealer for more information. 1 DVD ROM Recordable Drive DVD Recorders are an exceptional way to store large amounts of Video Data easily. Each DVD can store up to 5 Gigabytes of Video Data. 2 USB External Hard Drive An easy way to extract large amounts of Video Data from the DVR unit is to use a USB External Hard Drive.
3.3 KEYBOARD SETUP To attach the keyboard to the DVR unit, plug the end of the Keyboard into the keyboard PS/2 Port located on the back of the machine. The keyboard PS/2 Port can be identified by the purple color. Refer to the Rear Panel Connectors diagram for more information. 3.4 MOUSE SETUP To attach the mouse to the DVR unit, plug the end of the mouse into the mouse PS/2 Port located on the back of the machine. The mouse PS/2 Port can be identified by the green color.
3.5 MONITOR SETUP There are up to 3 available connections for monitors which can be used individually or in tandem. SVGA Output To VGA Monitor. S-Video Output To TV/VCR. Attach the Monitor or Monitors to the Rear of the DVR unit using the cable supplied by the Monitor Manufacturer. Refer to your monitor manual for detailed information on how to setup and use it. NOTE: The monitor you use must be capable of having a screen resolution of 1024 x 768 and display colors of at least 32 Bit 3.
3.7 CONNECTING A VIDEO SOURCE TO THE DVR There are different types of Video Sources that can be plugged into your DVR unit including DVD players, VHS players, and CCTV Cameras. The back of the DVR unit contains up to 32 video inputs depending on the DVR model. The connectors use the BNC standard. 8 CHANNEL 16 CHANNEL 32 CHANNEL The Video inputs are RG-58 BNC connectors. Simply plug one end into your video source (DVD, Camera, etc.) and plug the other end into the desired BNC input on the DVR unit.
3.8 CONNECTING SENSORS TO THE DVR Each DVR unit may have up to 16 Sensor inputs. These inputs can be used with devices such as Infrared devices, motion devise, glass breakage alarms, door and window trips, and many more. The Sensors can be set to Normally Open or Normally Closed inside the software. There are 4 Commons (-) and 16 inputs (+). There is no power supplied to the ports so an external power supply must be used if power becomes necessary.
3.10 LOOPING OUTPUTS The 8 and 16 Channel DVR units may have up to 16 Looping outputs. Depending on the destination of the outputs, each output may have to be terminated. The Video inputs are RG-59 BNC connectors. Make sure there is a video source connected to the input and then connect a cable to the Channel Out. The looping outs can be connected to video monitors or combined with adapters to connect to VCR’s. 3.
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4.1 TURNING ON THE DVR 1 Turn on the monitor and any external peripherals (ex. Printers, External Storage Devices, etc.) connected to the DVR™ unit. 2 Turn on the Secondary Power Switch located in the rear of the DVR™ unit. 3 Turn on the main power switch located on the front of the DVR™ unit. The DVR™ will run a series of self-tests. After two or three minutes a series of messages may be displayed as the various hardware and software subsystems are activated.
4.4 EXPORTING DVR SETTINGS Exporting DVR settings can help you configure multiple DVRs quickly or reconfigure a unit that has failed. There are some things that must be kept in mind when using this feature. You cannot use this function on: DVRs that are different models. When upgrading from certain software versions. You cannot use this feature when upgrading from v1.x to v2.x 1 Exit to Windows by clicking the EXIT button from the Main Display Screen and selecting Restart in Windows Mode.
Select the location of the settings file to import and click Open. The DVR Utility will import the DVR settings and automatically close.
4.6 DISPLAY SCREEN Each time the DVR is restarted, the program defaults to the Display screen. The following diagram outlines the buttons and features used on the Display screen. You should become familiar with these options as this is the screen that will be displayed the majority of the time. 7K, 9K series 1 Date/Time Displays current date and time. This date and time is stamped onto the recorded video and is displayed whenever the video is played back.
4.7 CAMERA VIEW The Cameral status for each camera is displayed next to the Camera number (or name) on the Video Display Area. The following are 7K, 9K series 1 Camera Number and Name Displays the camera number and the custom name given to the camera. 2 Recording Status Displays the current recording status of the camera using symbols. 3 Special Recording Displays text relating to the type of recording that is occurring.
4.8 RECORDING STATUS INDICATOR The Cameral status for each camera is displayed next to the Camera number (or name) on the Video Display Area. The following are the different states for each camera: Recording A red light is displayed when the camera is currently being recorded to the DVR unit. Motion Detection A green light is displayed when a camera (set up for motion detection) detects motion. Display This is displayed when the camera is currently not being recorded to the DVR unit.
4.9 SCREEN DIVISION MENU The Screen Division menu allows you to view cameras in groups such as two by two, three by three and four by four. The button options are shown below. 1st Four Cameras View – Displays cameras 1-4 in the Video Display Area. To return to a different Multi-Camera View, select a different Screen Division option from the Screen Division menu. 2nd Four Cameras View – Displays cameras 5-8 in the Video Display Area.
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5.1 SETUP OVERVIEW The Setup options allow you to optimize your DVR unit by adjusting things like camera names, reboot schedules, recording schedules and more. It is extremely important that you setup your DVR correctly for several reasons. Recording Schedules Increase the amount of pertinent recorded video that is saved on the DVR by optimizing the recording schedule. Optimize the type of recording done by adding motion detection to this as well, again increasing the amount of useful video.
7K, 9K series 1 Camera Information Allows you to adjust the name and color settings for each camera. 2 Motion Settings Displays options for editing each camera’s Motion Detection settings. 3 Sensor Connections Allows you to attach one or more sensor connections to each camera. 4 Pre-Alarm Allows you to record a section of video just prior to Motion or Sensor activation. 5 All Camera Settings Selecting this option copies the settings for the selected camera to all the cameras.
5.3 CAMERA INFORMATION 1 Name Allows you to specify a name for each camera 2 Bright Adjusts the Brightness of the selected camera. 3 Hue Adjusts the Hue of the selected camera. 4 Contrast Adjusts the Contrast of the selected camera. 5 Adjust Default Adjust the color settings for the selected camera back to the System default. 6 Adjust All Default Adjusts the color settings for ALL cameras to the System default. 5.
5.4.1 5.4.2 CREATE A MOTION AREA 1 Place the mouse pointer at the upper left hand corner of the area you want to designate, press and hold down the left mouse button, drag the mouse. Let go of the button when the Motion Area is the size you want it to be. 2 Continue creating as many Motion Areas as you wish. You can resize them and move them by dragging the sides and corners of the Motion Area. CLEAR MOTION AREA To remove the motion areas of a camera, click 5.4.
5.5 SENSOR CONNECTION You can connect one or more Sensors to the selected camera by checking the box next to the sensor(s). Connecting a sensor to the camera allows you to activate both Standard Recording and Intensive Recording. 5.6 INTENSIVE RECORDING OVERVIEW The Intensive Recording Option allows you to increase the Pictures Per Second and the resolution of any camera recording using sensor activation.
5.6.1 HOW TO USE INTENSIVE RECORDING The Intensive Recording option is setup as an ‘All or Nothing’. This means that once enabled (associated with sensors), all cameras that are associated with sensors will activate the Intensive Recording. To activate the Intensive Recording option, follow these steps. 7K, 9K series 1 Inside Setup, select the camera you wish to use and then enable the appropriate sensor you wish to associate to it. 2 Open the Intensive Recording Options.
5.7 COMMUNICATION SETUP The Communication Setup allows you to adjust settings such as Ports, Emergency Agent IP Addresses, IDVR Users and NDMS identification. 7K, 9K series 1 Disable Remote Control This setting enables or disables access to the DVR from remote connections. 2 Quality Adjusts the resolution quality when transferring video to a remote client. 3 Resolution Adjusts the resolution of the images being sent to remote clients.
5.8 AUDIO The Digital Watchdog DVR is capable of recording up to 4 channels of audio. AUDIO FEATURES: • 8000 Hz playback in Live Mode • Up to 48000 Hz playback in search mode • Mono Sampling DATA SIZE (Per channel) • 1 Second: 1625 bytes • 1 Minute: 97,500 bytes • 10 Minute: 975,000 bytes • 1 Hour: 5,850,000 bytes • 1 Day: 140,400,000 (Approx 140MB) bytes Simply click the Audio Capture Channels boxes to enable recording and adjust the Gain to the desired level. 5.
5.11 SYSTEM SCHEDULE The Recording Schedule Window allows you to create different recording schedules based on the day, time, and type of recording you wish to use. In addition this window also contains the System Restart options that allow you to perform basic system maintenance by automatically scheduling the DVR to restart itself periodically. 7K, 9K series 1 Day of the Week Selects the day of the week for the schedule being made. 2 Single Select Mode Selects all days of the week at once.
5.11.1 CREATE A RECORDING SCHEDULE 1 Select a day to begin creating the schedule for -or- Select the SINGLE SELECTION MODE button to create the schedule for all the days of the week at once. 2 Highlight the time-blocks within the Recording Schedule Window for the camera(s) you wish to schedule. Once the desired Time-Blocks are highlighted, press a RECORDING MODE button.
5.11.3 SYSTEM RESTART TIME Allowing the DVR unit to automatically restart itself can be an important part of basic maintenance. When the DVR unit restarts, memory, cache, and other DVR systems are flushed and renewed. This creates an overall better functioning system. 7K, 9K series 1 Day of the Week Displays the Day for the settings being adjusted. 2 Enable Enables the DVR to shut down the computer at the time specified. This option alone does NOT restart the DVR, it just simply turns it off.
5.12 RECORDING SCHEDULE The Channel Setup option allows you to turn cameras on/off as well as rename them to an identifiable name or number. 7K, 9K series 1 Video Format Displays the Video Format (NTSC/PAL). 2 Sensitivity The Sensitivity adjusts the rate at which the Keyframe refreshes. This option directly affects the codec being used to record the video. Adjusting this setting can have drastic negative effects on the quality of the video.
5.13 SENSOR AND OUTPUT The Sensor and Output Window allows you to enable, disable and configure Sensors and Control Outputs as well as adjust Emergency Agent options. 7K, 9K series 1 Use Enables/Disables the Sensor for use. 2 Type Selects whether the Sensor will be Normally Open (NO) or Normally Closed (NC). 3 Record Specifies the time period (in seconds) to record once the Sensor is tripped.
11 Sensor Number for Alarm Output Associates the selected Sensor to the Siren (Control Output #16). When the sensor is tripped the Siren is immediately activated. 12 Onscreen Keyboard Clicking this button brings up an onscreen keyboard. 13 Transmission sensor Specifies which sensors will activate the Emergency Agent software. You can specify more than one sensor by separating them with commas. (ex.
5.14 SITE INFORMATION The Sensor and Output Window allows you to enable, disable and configure Sensors and Control Outputs as well as adjust Emergency Agent options. 7K, 9K series 1 Drive Information Displays the Total Space and Free Space of the Drives installed in the DVR. 2 Site Version Displays the DVR Software version. 3 Computer Displays the Processor and Memory that are installed inside the DVR. 4 System Displays the Operating System version installed on the DVR.
5.14.1 LOG VIEWER The Log Viewer displays detailed information about the DVR, including Shut Down and Restart information, User Logins and Recording problems and failures. This can be a valuable tool to Administrators 7K, 9K series 1 Calendar Displays the days with Log information in a bold format 2 System Log Displays the Hardware Log file information which includes Scan Disks, and system recording successes and failures.
5.14.2 USER MANAGEMENT The User Management Console allows you to create, edit, and delete user accounts. Each user account can be assigned different privileges to limit the usage of the DVR system. Users can be given administrator privileges by enabling all rights, however only the true administrator account can log into the User management Console. 5.14.3 1 User Information Enter the User Information, and Password. 2 Permission Allows you to specify the features a given user may access on the DVR.
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6.1 SEARCH OVERVIEW The DVR unit has several options that allow you to easily search through, and find, a particular section of video. From Motion indexing and Sensor indexing to calendar views showing which days have recorded video, the DVR unit is equipped to help you quickly find what you’re looking for. The following chapter will describe in detail how to use the DVR Search features.
every minute within the 10 minute period. From this point, the selected image can be applied to the Main Search. 6.1.1 7K, 9K series 14 Clean Image Often times, extensive motion can create a ‘digital blur’ that can interfere with the quality of an image. By selecting the Clean Image option, two frames are interwoven to create a smooth, detailed image. 15 Index Allows you to perform a search based on Motion detection and Sensor activation.
6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 ADJUST THE BRIGHTNESS OF AN IMAGE 1 Select an image to adjust by double-clicking on the desired image. Multiple images cannot be adjusted at one time. 2 Move the Bright slide bar to the right or left to adjust the brightness. 3 Reset the Brightness by moving the slider back to the center of the bar. ZOOMING IN ON AN IMAGE 1 Select an image to adjust by double-clicking on the desired image. Multiple images cannot be adjusted at one time.
6.7 CLEAN IMAGE The DVR unit is capable of recording video using one of three different resolutions. When using the 720 x 480 resolution, two fields are mixed. Because of the timing gap between the two fields, according to the standardized image rules, after image might occur to high speed moving images. The Digital Watchdog DVR unit allows you to remove this by pressing the CLEAN IMAGE button. The images below demonstrate the filtered screen. 6.
6.9 SAVE TO JPG OR AVI The DVR unit can export single images in the JPG file format and save video clips in an AVI format. Both JPG and AVI file formats are the most commonly used graphical formats today. Virtually every computer offers some type of support for these file formats which make them the most ideal formats to use. JPG: The format (.jpg) is optimized for compressing fullcolor or grayscale photographic images. JPG images are 24-bit (16.7 million color) graphics.
6.11 INDEX SEARCH Using the Index Search can greatly decrease the amount of time spent searching through saved video. The Index Search allows a user to perform a search based on criterion such as Sensor, Motion and Instant Record events 1 Select All Cameras This option selects all cameras. 2 Multiple camera search Select one or more cameras to search. 3 Select Time The default search time is 24 Hours. If this option is selected, a Start Time and End Time must be entered.
6.12.1 INDEX SEARCH RESULTS DISPLAY 1 Image Display Area Where Search result images are displayed. 2 Time Time of the result. 3 Camera Number Camera number of the returned result. 4 Type Displays event type: M – Motion S – Sensor IR – Instant Record 5 Search Results Displays the results of the search. Each line represents a segment of video.
6.13 PREVIEW SEARCH Preview Search can be used in a number of circumstances to quickly find an exact moment where an event, such as a theft, occurred. The Preview Search gives a 24 Hour visual overview of a single camera by separating a 24 hour period (1 day) into 24 images, one image for each hour of the day. The search can then be further narrowed down into ten minute increments and one minute increments by selecting one of the images displayed.
6.13.1 7K, 9K series PERFORMING A PREVIEW SEARCH 1 Select a single camera, either by turning off all cameras but one or by double-clicking a displayed image. 2 Select the Preview Search button. 24 images display. If there is no recorded video during a portion of the day, “No Image” will be displayed where the image should be. 3 Refine the search by double-clicking on an image to select it. 6 images display. If needed, return to the previous 24 image view by right-clicking on an image.
6.14 OBJECT SEARCH Object Search is a powerful Search utility that is used to search a region on the video for any motion changes. Results are neatly displayed and can be viewed quickly. 7K, 9K series 1 Search Results Search results are displayed in this column and listed by date and time. When the search is complete, results can be viewed by double-clicking on one of the results or by using the and arrow keys on the keyboard.
6.14.1 OBJECT SEARCH FILTER INFORMATION 5 1 2 3 4 6.14.2 7K, 9K series 1 Start Displays the time and date of the initial key frame. 2 Sensitivity Used to control sensitivity of the motion to be detected. Poor lighting conditions can often be interpreted as motion; the sensitivity setting can compensate for this. 3 Key Frame Search Searches by key frame. 4 Show Detected Image Displays the results as they are found.
6.15 AUDIO PLAYBACK Audio is played back at 48,000Hz. To play audio with the video: 7K, 9K series 1 Select a single camera by turning off all cameras but one using the Camera Select buttons. The audio buttons will be displayed. 2 Select a single audio channel to play. When an audio channel is selected, the Time Sync button will automatically be selected. 3 Press Play.
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7.1 PAN / TILT / ZOOM OVERVIEW The PTZ controls within the DVR unit allow for powerful control over the cameras. This can be extremely beneficial by increasing the usefulness of the recorded video. Using the PTZ controls you can create custom preset configurations that can continuously sweep across large areas. 7.2 SETTING UP A PTZ CAMERA Setting up a PTZ Camera is simple. The DVR unit comes preassembled with an internal PTZ adapter. The cabling may be run up to 4,000 ft using 22 Gauge Twisted Pair.
7.2.2 ATTACHING THE RS-422 ADAPTER Locate the PTZ adapter. For DW-Pro 7000 (shown) connect the two wires of the PTZ adapter to the PTZ camera. The red wire on the adapter should connect to the TX+ on the PTZ and the brown wire should connect to the TX-. For DW-Pro 9000 connect the two wires of the PTZ adapter to the PTZ camera. The red wire on the adapter should connect to the TX+ on the PTZ and the white wire should connect to the TX-. Connect the other end of the adapter to the DVR unit as shown.
7.2.3 SUPPORTED PROTOCOLS Protocols are added frequently. The supported list may contain new protocols that are not listed here.
7.3 7K, 9K series ADVANCED PTZ SETUP 1 Enable Pan/Tilt Enables the DVR to control the PTZ camera. 2 Select Camera Selects the current camera to be edited. 3 On-Screen Compass Allows On-Screen control of a PTZ camera. 4 Preset and Tour Used to create Presets and Tours for the PTZ camera. Since each camera creates these in a different way, there can be multiple methods. 5 Address Setting Only available on select PTZ cameras.
7.4 CREATING AND VIEWING PRESET POSITIONS A Preset Position is a user-defined location where the camera can be pointed, zoomed in, and focused. Preset positions can be defined and labeled if the camera supports this. 7.4.1 7.4.2 CREATING A PRESET 1 Inside Setup, select the PTZ setup option and select the camera wish to edit. 2 Move the selected camera to the desired position using the Pan/Tilt/Zoom/Focus controls.
7.6 ACCESSING PTZ MENUS Some protocols support the ability to access the Internal PTZ Onscreen Menu 1 Close This option closes the PTZ Onscreen menu. 2 Left / Right The Left and Right buttons on the PTZ controller move through the PTZ menu options and/or highlight options. 3 Up / Down The Up and Down buttons on the PTZ controller move through the PTZ menu options. 4 Camera Menu This is the PTZ Camera menu. 5 Presets This option selects a preset item on the DVR.
7.7 CONTROLLING A PTZ CAMERA The Digital Watchdog DVRs provide control for the PAN/TILT camera in two different ways. The first method is to use the Graphical PTZ Controller that appears when the PTZ button is pressed on the main screen. The second method is to use the mouse to control the camera directly from the live video display. 7.7.1 USING THE GRAPHICAL PTZ CONTROLLER 1 PTZ Controls There are 8 directions buttons that move the PTZ. 2 Zoom This option Zooms the camera in and out.
7.7.2 USING THE ONSCREEN COMPASS 1 Press the PTZ Button on the main screen. 2 Control the PTZ by dragging the mouse on the screen in the desired direction. A green line will appear to show the direction the PTZ will move. The shorter the line the less the PTZ will move. The longer the line the more the PTZ will travel in the specified direction. 7.
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8.1 BACKUP OVERVIEW The DVR unit can easily backup important video to an internal or external media location. The most commonly used are CD-RW drives and Hard Drives. Since the DVR unit comes standard equipped with a CD-RW drive, this section covers backing up using the CD-RW drive as well as by using a Hard Drive. The DVR unit backs up using a proprietary compression format that can only be read by the DVR Backup program. This ensures the integrity of the data.
8.2 DIRECTCD® FORMAT UTILITY The Digital Watchdog DVR unit uses DirectCD® 5.0 to save the data to a CD-RW Drive. This allows the DVR to use the CD-RW just as it would any other attached Hard Drive, both reading and writing to it. CD-R and CD-RW discs must be formatted in the DirectCD 5.0 UDF standard for the DVR unit to recognize them. It is recommended that CD-R discs, NOT CD-RW discs, be used in the DVR unit only because of the format time and cost difference between the two.
7 7K, 9K series Help Opens the DirectCD help file.
8.3 8.3.1 FORMATTING A CD-R FROM BACKUP 1 2 3 7K, 9K series FORMATTING A CD-R Insert a blank CDR or CD-RW disc into the CD-RW drive. Enter Backup and click the button. (See 8.4 item 3). Then Right-click the Drag to Disk window and select "Format Disk" This will take a few moments to format..
8.4 BACKUP OPTIONS OVERVIEW The BACKUP OPTIONS window allows you to select the video you wish to save and also the location of where to save it. 7K, 9K series 1 General / Schedule Switches between the General Backup window and the Scheduled Backup window. 2 Hour/Minute Displays a 24 hour time period in 10 minute increments. Color coded boxes represent “No data,” “Recorded data,” or “Selected data.” Select a time by clicking on one of the boxes; deselect it by clicking on it again.
8.5 SCHEDULED BACKUP OPTIONS OVERVIEW The SCHEDULED BACKUP OPTIONS window allows the creation of a scheduled daily backup of selected times to a specified storage location. NOTE: Available storage locations exclude CD-R and CD-RWs and are limited to hard disks specifically identified as backup space (see the specifying scheduled backup drives section in this chapter). 7K, 9K series 1 General / Schedule Switches between the General Backup window and the Scheduled Backup window.
8.6 SPECIFYING SCHEDULED BACKUP DRIVES In order to use the Scheduled Backup feature one or more storage drives or partitions connected to the DVR must be labeled as a backup drive. 1 Exit and restart in Windows mode. 2 Double click the My Computer icon on the DVRs desktop. A file menu will be displayed. 3 Right click on the drive you wish to specify as a backup drive for Scheduled Backup and select rename. Rename the drive to ‘Backup’.
8.8 BACKING UP TO A CD-RW DRIVE OR HARD DRIVE 1 From the Main Display Screen select the BACKUP button. The Backup Options window displays. 2 From the Backup Options window, use the calendar to select a date. 3 Select the time(s) to backup by clicking on the desired blocks. The blocks will turn red when selected. To deselect the blocks, click on them again. 4 To backup to CD media, insert a blank CD and follow the instructions for formatting a blank disk outlined in this chapter.
8.9 REMOVING THE DISC FROM THE CD-RW DRIVE 1 Press the Open button on the CD-RW drive. The Eject CD Window should appear on the screen. 2 Select the Leave As Is option to continue using the CD for future backups by the DVR unit. You may not be able to read the disk in other CD-ROM drives if this is selected. Select the Close To UDF v 1.5 to view the data in standard CD-ROM Drives. The host computer that will be viewing the data must have Roxio UDF Reader installed to view the data.
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9.1 LAN OVERVIEW The DVR unit can easily be connected to a Local Area Network (LAN) and uses Microsoft’s® powerful and secure Windows® 2000 operating system. This allows for easy and well-documented instructions on setting up LAN connections no matter what type of LAN you want to use. A LAN is a group of computers and other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that allows one device to interact with any other on the network.
9.2 CONNECTING TO A LAN USING TCP/IP The networking options of the DVR unit can create and edit all Network settings available on Windows 2000. The DVR unit comes equipped with a 10/100 Network Interface Card (NIC). This card uses a standard RJ-45 connector. 9.2.1 9.2.2 CONFIGURING TCP/IP SETTINGS 1 Exit and restart in Windows mode. 2 Right-click on the My Network Places icon located on the desktop and select Properties. The Network and Dial-Up Connections window opens.
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10 7K, 9K series DIGITAL SIGNITURE VERIFIER 86
10.1 DIGITAL VERIFIER JPG images and AVI video files that are exported from the Digital Video Recorder are automatically embedded with a Digital Signature. Digital Signatures are a way to verify the authenticity of the images to ensure that they have not been tampered with or edited in any way. Included on the Software Installation CD supplied with the DVR unit is the Digital Signature verification program. This program can be installed on any computer and simply loads an image in question. 10.
10.3 USING THE DIGITAL VERIFIER 1 Open the Digital Verification program by selecting Start Programs DVR Digital Verifier Digital Signature Verifier. 2 Click the Browse button to load the JPG image. 3 Enter the Site Code of the DVR unit that the image was originally extracted from. 4 Click the Verify button to continue or Close to close the window without verifying. If the image has not been tampered with, a blue square will appear around the image with the message “Original image file.
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11 7K, 9K series PROPRIETARY VIEWER 90
11.1 PROPRIETARY VIEWER OVERVIEW The Proprietary Viewer allows you to play back the exported video in its proprietary format. Video saved in this format is extremely difficult to tamper with and therefore is the ideal solution when law enforcement and the legal department are involved. This video cannot be read by any other viewer. The Proprietary Viewer is essentially the Search portion of the DVR software.
11.2 1 2 3 INSTALLING PROPRIETARY VIEWER Insert the Software Installation CD into the CD-ROM. (Do not install on the DVR unit.) Select the Proprietary Viewer option to begin installation. When the Welcome screen appears, click Next. When the Choose Destination Location window appears click Next. This will install Proprietary Viewer in the default destination folder. 4 When the Select Program Folder window appears click Next. 5 When the Setup Complete window appears click Finish.
11.3 LOADING VIDEO FROM CD-ROM OR HARD DRIVE 1 Open the BackupViewer program by selecting Start Programs DVR Proprietary Viewer Proprietary Viewer. 2 Select Backup Search. The Choose time to Search window will open. 3 For CD-ROM data, select the appropriate CD-ROM drive letter from the Backup Media box. For hard drive data, select either an attached hard drive from the Backup Media box or select the Open Folder icon which allows you to browse to the specified directory.
12 7K, 9K series EMERGENCY AGENT 94
12.1 EMERGENCY AGENT OVERVIEW The Emergency Agent software is a utility that streams video across a Local Area Network to a Client PC when an alarm is detected on the DVR unit. The video that streams across can be stopped, played forwards and backwards, in slow motion or real speed. The utility is loaded at startup and placed in the taskbar. It constantly monitors for a signal from the DVR unit.
12.3 CONFIGURING THE DVR To enable the Emergency Agent on the DVR follow these steps: 7K, 9K series 1 Enter SETUP and confirm you are in the CAMERA SETUP menu. 2 Select a camera and then associate sensor(s) to that camera using the SENSOR CONNECTION checkboxes. 3 Click the Communication Setup button and make sure that DISABLE REMOTE CONNECTIONS is not checked in the Communication Setting menu. 4 The Emergency Agent uses one port to transfer the data through.
12.4 CONFIGURING THE CLIENT PC All configuration takes place in the Emergency Agent Window on the Client PC for descriptions and locations of the buttons and features of the Emergency Agent window Refer to the Emergency Agent Window section later in this chapter. 7K, 9K series 1 Open the Emergency Agent window on the Client PC.
12.5 7K, 9K series EMERGENCY AGENT WINDOW 1 Tools Menu 2 Zoom 3 Video Display Displays the Video feed coming from the DVR. 4 DVR List Lists all DVR units you have connected to the Emergency Agent. 5 DVR List Item Individual DVR unit in DVR List with displayed settings. 6 New Opens Site Edit window to connect new DVR to Emergency Agent. 7 Modify Opens Site Edit to allow modification of selected DVR List Item. 8 Delete Deletes selected DVR List Item.
12.6 7K, 9K series SEARCH ALARM WINDOW 1 Comment Provides space for user to add comments to video events. 2 AVI File When selected a video clip exported when Export is clicked. 3 Export Quality It may be necessary to reduce the overall size of an AVI file; for example, to email to someone. AVI file sizes can be reduced by reducing the image quality. However, reducing the image quality causes the AVI video to appear more pixilated.
12.7 7K, 9K series CONFIGURATION WINDOW 1 General Offers configuration of basic display options for the Emergency Agent window. 2 Data Directory Sets the location that recorded video footage is saved. 3 Voice Warning Offers several configuration settings for activating an audible indicator when the Emergency Agent receives an event. 4 Listen Port Indicates the port which the Emergency Agent uses to listen for incoming events.
NOTES: 7K, 9K series 101
13 7K, 9K series REMOTE SOFTWARE 102
13.1 REMOTE SOFTWARE OVERVIEW The DVR unit was specifically designed to be fully operated and maintained remotely. It connects using the standard TCP/IP protocol thorough connection types such as DSL, Cable Mode, T1, ISDN, 56K Modem, LAN, and more. The Digital Watchdog Remote software allows you to view live video, search through archived video, export images and video clips and have virtually full Setup control.
13.1.1 REMOTE CLIENT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Intel® Pentium® III 750 or equivalent 32MB System Memory DirectX 9 or higher Compatible video card (ATI Preferable) Internet or LAN Connection (56K, DSL, Cable Modem, T1, ISDN, etc.) TCP/IP installed Microsoft® Windows® 98, Me, 2000, or XP Operating System 1024 x 768 display resolution 16 Bit color depth or better 13.1.2 REMOTE CLIENT RECOMMENDED REQUIREMENTS Intel® Pentium® IV 2.
13.2.2 CREATE A NEW REMOTE CONNECTION 1 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 7K, 9K series 1 New Creates a new site to connect to. 2 Delete Deletes the selected site once it is selected from the list. 3 Delete All Deletes all listed sites. 4 Edit Used to edit a site once it is selected from the list. 5 Password Enter the logon password. 6 Connect Connects the Digital Watchdog Remote Client to the Server. 7 User Enter the Login Username. 8 Site Displays a list of pre-configured sites.
13.3 REMOTE SERVER SETUP In order to access the DVR unit remotely, the DVR Server must be setup to allow remote connections. 13.3.1 1 Disable Remote Enables/Disables acceptance of remote connections by the DVR server. 2 Time Out Value Specifies a value (in seconds) to wait for a signal from the Digital Watchdog Remote Client. If a signal is not received by that time, the connection is dropped. 3 Center Port Used by the DVR to transfer the connection data.
NOTES: 7K, 9K series 107
14 7K, 9K series WEB VIEWER 108
14.1 WEB VIEWER OVERVIEW The DVR unit allows you to access video using Microsoft® Internet Explorer® Browser 5.5 and later Highlights: View Live Video from most computers Username and Password protected Easy to use graphical interface Basics: 75 users can access the Web DVR simultaneously. The Web DVR is an easy secure way to view live video from virtually any computer with an internet connection using Microsoft Internet Explorer.
14.1.2 14.1.3 CONNECTING TO A DVR USING WEB VIEWER 1 Open Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 5.5 or later. 2 Enter the IP address of the DVR into the Address Bar. 3 When attempting this for the first time on a Computer a window will open and you will be asked to accept an Active X installation. Select Yes to this. NOTE: If you receive a message saying your Internet Explorer® security settings do not allow you to download Active X components then you will need to adjust your browser security settings.
15.1 OPTIONAL 4 CH SPOT MONITOR OVERVIEW This optional feature allows programmable usage of multiple 4 spot monitors. If cameras are assigned without selection senor or motion as a trigger, any one camera may be assigned to an individual spot monitor on a continuous basis. Or several cameras may be assigned to any individual spot monitor. When more than one camera is assigned to a spot monitor the selected camera views will sequence at the selected hold-and-switch rates.
15.1.2 7K, 9K series CONFIGURING THE SPOT MONITOR OUT 1 Click the “TV Out Setup” button to open the “Camera TV Out Setup” window 2 Here you can select the cameras you wish to display on your spot monitor. 3 Here you can select the ports (1-4) 4 Once you have selected the ports and camera’s you want to activate click “OK” in the “Camera TV Out Setup” window. Now click “Apply” then “OK” in the bottom right hand corner of the “Setup” window.
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