Digital Watchdog® Nexus NVRTM User Manual Manual Edition 022012– February 2012 ©2000-2012 DIGITAL WATCHDOG, INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced by 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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 9 1.1 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 10 1.2 COMPONENTS 12 1.2.1 1.2.2 1.2.3 1.2.4 INCLUDED HARDWARE KEYBOARD SETUP MOUSE SETUP MONITOR SETUP 12 13 13 13 1.3 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME 14 1.4 ACCESSING THE NVR UTILITY 14 1.4.1 1.4.2 1.4.3 1.4.4 EXPORTING SETTINGS IMPORTING SETTINGS CHANGING VIDEO SETTINGS SETTING THE NVR IP ADDRESS 14 15 15 15 1.5 SCREEN DISPLAY AND LIVE OPTIONS 16 1.5.1 1.5.2 1.5.3 1.5.
2.2.6 2.2.7 ACCESSING THE CONFIGURATION MENU DISPLAYING MORE COLUMNS 27 27 2.3 MOTION 28 2.3.1 CREATING A MOTION AREA 29 2.4 GENERAL 30 2.4.1 2.4.2 2.4.3 2.4.4 VOICE WARNING VOLUME AUTO SEQUENCE SETTING CREATING CUSTOM AUTO SEQUENCE 31 31 32 32 2.5 SCHEDULE 33 2.5.1 2.5.2 2.5.3 2.5.4 2.5.5 2.5.6 2.5.7 2.5.8 2.5.
3.1.2 3.1.3 3.1.4 3.1.5 3.1.6 3.1.7 3.1.8 PERFORMING A BASIC SEARCH BACKUP SEARCH ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS OF AN IMAGE ZOOMING IN ON A RECORDED IMAGE TIME SYNC CLEAN IMAGE BOOKMARKS 54 55 55 55 55 56 56 3.2 PRINTING AN IMAGE 57 3.3 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME 57 3.4 SAVE AS JPEG / AVI 57 3.5 SINGLE CLIP BACKUP 58 3.5.1 SINGLE CLIP BACKUP USING BOOKMARK DATA 59 3.6 INDEX SEARCH 59 3.6.1 PERFORMING AN INDEX SEARCH 59 3.7 PREVIEW SEARCH 61 3.7.1 PERFORMING A PREVIEW SEARCH 61 3.
4.2.8 EXPORTING VIDEO 75 4.4 REMOTE SOFTWARE 75 4.4.1 4.4.2 4.4.3 REMOTE CLIENT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS RECOMMENDED REQUIREMENTS REMOTE SOFTWARE SETUP 76 76 77 4.5 DIGITAL VERIFIER 79 4.5.1 4.5.2 INSTALLING DIGITAL VERIFIER USING THE DIGITAL VERIFIER 79 79 4.6 BACKUP VIEWER 80 4.6.1 4.6.2 INSTALLING BACKUP VIEWER LOADING VIDEO FROM DVD OR HARD DRIVE 80 80 4.7 DW VIDEO MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE 81 4.7.1 4.7.
Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Nexus is a cutting-edge Network Video Recording (NVR) device that has been designed to support most major brands of IP cameras, megapixel cameras, and video encoders. It can record up to 32 IP cameras both locally and globally via the internet. Nexus enables you to configure, view, search, export, remotely upgrade, and monitor alarms simultaneously.
1.1 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 1.1.1 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Digital Watchdog® state-of-the-art High Definition Network Video Recorders are housed in a high performance and versatile AU aluminum rack mount case allowing easy storage of multiple NVRs for enterprise applications. Every Digital Watchdog NVR unit comes equipped with the latest technology. 8CH- Intel® Intel i3 2120 3.3Ghz Quad Core 16CH- Intel® Intel i5 2400 3.4Ghz Quad Core 32CH- Intel® Intel i7 2600 3.
1.1.3 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS 7. USB Ports 2.0 10. RJ-45 Network Jack & 2nd Network Card 13. USB Ports 3.0 8. IEEE AC Power Connector & 110V/ 220V Switch 11. USB DVI-I & DVI-D Outputs 14. Audio In/ Out 9. E-SATA Port 12. HDMI Outputs 15.
1.2 COMPONENTS 1.2.1 INCLUDED HARDWARE Digital Watchdog® NVRs come with a mouse, keyboard, and select software and cables. Identify the following components to make sure everything has been included with your new NVR unit. If any of the following items are missing, contact your dealer to arrange a replacement.
1.2.2 KEYBOARD SETUP To attach the keyboard to the NVR unit, plug the end of the keyboard into one of the available USB ports in the back of the NVR. Refer to the Rear Panel Connectors image for more information. 1.2.3 MOUSE SETUP To attach the mouse to the NVR unit, plug the end of the mouse into one of the available USB ports in the back of the NVR. Refer to the Rear Panel Connectors image for more information. 1.2.4 MONITOR SETUP You can connect a monitor to the NVR using the HDMI or the DVI-I output.
1.3 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME 1. Exit to Windows by clicking the red X button on the Display Screen. Select Restart in Windows Mode. (See the Screen Display and Live Options section.) 2. Double-click on the clock display (located on the bottom right corner of the screen). 3. Setup the time zone and adjust the date and time. 4. Click Apply. Click OK. 5. Close all open windows. Go to Start and select Restart to reboot the NVR. 1.
1.4.2 IMPORTING SETTINGS 1. Exit to Windows by clicking the red Exit button on the Display Screen. Select Restart in Windows Mode. (See the Screen Display and Live Options section.) 2. Click Start > Programs > Digital Watchdog > VFormat. 3. Click the Import button in the System Settings Tool section. 4. Select the location of the settings file to import and click Open. 5. Click Yes to import the data file. 6. Select the OK button to close the VFormat Utility. 1.4.3 CHANGING VIDEO SETTINGS 1.
1.5 SCREEN DISPLAY AND LIVE OPTIONS Each time the NVR starts, 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, for this is the screen that will be displayed the majority of the time. 1 2 3 4 8 7 6 5 1. Date / Time Displays current date and time. This info is stamped onto the recorded video and is displayed whenever the video is played back. 2.
1.5.1 LOOP Loop is an automated function that enables each Screen Division view to be seen consecutively on the Display Screen. 1. Go to the Display Screen. 2. Highlight the Loop button by selecting it with the mouse. 3. The Display Screen will automatically scroll through each Screen Division view consecutively. 4. To turn off this feature, un-highlight the Loop button by selecting it with the mouse. 1.5.
1.5.4 INSTANT RECORDING The Instant Recording feature allows users to initiate recording manually on a specific camera, overriding the current schedule. When Instant Recording is activated, the NVR flags the clip as an event. Instant Recording instances can be found using the Index Search. Instant Recording can be used when a suspicious object or person is detected and the user wants to flag that section of video for easy retrieval in the future. To activate Instant Recording: 1. Select a camera.
1.6 CAMERA VIEW Recording Status Camera Number & Name 1.6.1 RECORDING STATUS INDICATOR The camera status for each camera is displayed on the upper right corner of the video display area. The following are the different status for each camera: Recording Displayed when the camera is currently being recorded to the NVR. Motion Detection Displayed when a camera that is set for motion detection detects motion. Display Displayed when the camera is currently not being recorded to the NVR.
1.6.2 SPECIAL RECORDING There are two types of special recordings. When each of these is activated, a text will be displayed on the camera’s video to indicate what type of special recording has been activated. SENSOR Sensor is displayed when a sensor associated with the given camera is activated. INSTANT Instant Recording manually activates recording for a selected camera.
Chapter 2: SETUP OPTIONS OVERVIEW The Setup options allow the user to optimize the NVR by adjusting options such as camera names, reboot schedules, recording schedules, and more. It is extremely important that the NVR is set up correctly for several reasons. Recording Schedules increase the amount of pertinent recorded video that is saved on the NVR by optimizing the recording schedule.
2.1 CAMERA SETUP Use this Setup menu to adjust the camera’s name and assign a specific sensor.
2.2 NETWORK VIDEO In the Network Setup menu, you can add/edit/delete IP cameras. You can manually enter each camera’s information or use the Find Cameras tool. This feature will enable the NVR to search and register every camera connected to the same network.
2.2.1 CONNECTING A NETWORK DEVICE MANUALLY 1. From the Display Screen, select Setup. 2. Click the Network Video tab. 3. Click the Add/Remove Device tab. 4. Select your network device from the Device Type list. 5. Under Device Properties, type a Device Name. 6. Type the IP/URL address, Port, User ID and Password of the device. 7. Click Add. 2.2.2 CONNECTING A NETWORK DEVICE USING CAMERA FINDER 1. From the Display Screen, select Setup. 2. Click the Network Video tab. 3.
8. If supported, select the Use Network Camera Motion Detection checkbox. 9. Select Intensive Motion, Intensive Sensor, and/or Intensive Instant to increase the recording rate on an event. 10. Click Apply. 2.2.4 ASSIGNING AUDIO CHANNELS TO A NETWORK DEVICE 1. From the Display Screen, select Setup. 2. Click Network Video. 3. Select the Audio Setup tab. 4. Click an available audio channel on the Channel List. 5. From Select Device list, select a network device added previously. 6.
2.2.5 CAMERA CONFIGURATION The Camera Configuration tab displays information on all cameras connected to the NVR. The Camera Configuration tab can be customized to display only the information you use most. Click the Select Column button to add or remove specific columns.
2.2.6 ACCESSING THE CONFIGURATION MENU Use the Digital Watchdog interface to access basic network device menu functions. 1. From the Display Screen, select Setup. 2. Click Network Video. 3. Select the Camera Configuration tab. 4. Highlight the desired camera. 5. Select the Setup Network Device button. 2.2.7 DISPLAYING MORE COLUMNS The Camera Configuration tab can be customized to display the information you use most. Click Select Column to add or remove specific columns.
2.3 MOTION 1 4 2 5 6 3 7 1. Select Camera Select the camera you wish to set to motion detection. 2. Screen Display Displays the camera’s current view, and which regions are set to motion detection. 3. Notification Options Select which notifications will appear if motion is detected. Choose from Full Screen Pop-up on Motion/ Beep on Detect/ Full Screen Pop-up on Sensor. 4. Motion Region Setup Select the regions where camera will have motion detection enabled. 5.
2.3.1 CREATING A MOTION AREA 1. From the Display Screen, click Setup. 2. Click Motion. 3. Choose a camera from the Select Camera list. 4. Select the Detect Detail Motion Area checkbox. 5. Click Clear. 6. Click Advanced Motion Area Setup. 7. Click a Motion Detection Area shape button. 8. Drag the mouse over the camera image. Note: To create a polygon shape, click the mouse at each point and double-click to close the shape. 9. Select OK. 10.
2.4 GENERAL 2 1 6 3 4 5 1. Beep on Login Fail Enables the NVR to beep continuously in response to a failed login attempt. Only an authorized login will stop the beeping. 2. Voice Warning Select the alarm voice you wish to have whenever an alarm is triggered. File must be in WAV form. 3. Sequence Setting Allows the video-out picture to cycle through channels automatically at s set speed. For example, it can cycle through channels 1-6 at four seconds intervals. 4.
2.4.1 VOICE WARNING The NVR allows users to play a sound file when either a Motion event or Sensor event occurs. This file can be a custom created sound file that is unique to the application. The selected WAV file is played through speakers attached to the NVR. 1. Click the Open Sound File icon to browse for a WAV file. The selected file will display in the box on the left. 2. Click the Test icon to verify the audio file. 3. Select Motion Event and/or Sensor Event to trigger the audio file. 2.4.
2.4.3 AUTO SEQUENCE SETTING Auto Sequencing is available either on the display screen when Auto Sequencing has been enabled or on a spot monitor when a Spot-Monitor out signal is used. Auto Sequencing conveniently displays video channels at a specified interval and sequences through each selected channel.
2.5 SCHEDULE 2.5.1 RECORDING SCHEDULE The Recording Schedule window allows the user to create different recording schedules based on the day, time, and type of recording desired. In addition, this window contains the System Restart options that allow the user to perform basic system maintenance by automatically scheduling the NVR to restart periodically. 2.5.2 CREATING A RECORDING SCHEDULE 1. On the Display Screen, select Setup. 2. On the Setup Screen, select Schedule. 3.
2.5.3 SENSOR SCHEDULE The Sensors will supersede all other types of recording modes (Motion and Continuous). Regardless of the recording schedule of a particular camera, if a sensor event occurs the associated cameras will begin recording as a Sensor Event. Sensor Recordings will be flagged and searchable using the Index Search Mode. Cameras are associated with sensors in the Camera Setup menu. 2.5.4 CREATING A SENSOR SCHEDULE 1. On the Display Screen, select Setup. 2.
2.5.5 SCHEDULING ALARM EVENTS There are three types of Alarm Events: ALARM EVENT: This option logs the Alarm Events on the local server. CENTRAL STATION: This option sends a Map Alarm to Central Station software such as DW VMS Multi-Site Management. EMERGENCY AGENT: This option sends the Alarm Event to the Emergency Agent software. Motion can be designated as an alarm event, though often motion does not need to be treated as an Alarm Event.
2.5.7 SPECIAL DAY SCHEDULE The user can create days that have a unique recording schedule, such as Holidays, Special Events, Vacations, etc. To create/edit a “Special Day” Schedule: 1. Click Normal Day Mode to enable the Special Day Mode. 2. Select a day by typing the date or clicking the arrow to the right of the Date Bar. 3. Highlight the time-blocks within the Recording Schedule window for the camera(s) selected. Once the desired Time-Blocks are highlighted, click a Recording Mode button. 4.
2.5.9 CREATING A SYSTEM RESTART SCHEDULE 1. On the Display Screen, select Setup. 2. On the Setup screen, select Schedule. 3. Click Restart Setup. 4. Select the day(s) of the week to schedule an automatic system restart and select the Enable checkbox to enable shut down. Note: This step alone does not trigger the NVR to restart, only to shut down. 5. Specify the time of day to schedule the system restart. 6. Select the Restart option.
2.6 NETWORK Network Setup allows the user to adjust settings such as ports and transport rate, setup PPP information for use with the Emergency Agent software, and enable remote access. 1 2 5 6 3 4 8 7 1. Disable Remote Controls Enable/Disable remote access and control of the NVR. 2. View IP Address View IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and DNS server address information of the NVR. 3. Network Setup View and modify all information necessary for setting remote access to the NVR: 4.
6. Web Function Display and modify all port information necessary for accessing the NVR via the internet. 7. Keyboard Control Enable/disable controlling the NVR via a joystick controller. 8. Two-Way Audio Enable/Disable two-way audio. This will allow you to communicate with whoever is in the scene where the camera is located. 2.7 ADMINISTRATION Use the Administration Setup menu to manage & modify users, file information, log reports, and disk management.
2.7.1 DISK MANAGEMENT The Disk Management window is a native Windows feature that displays the partition scheme and health status of the Hard Disk Drives in the NVR. This window is often used to troubleshoot an NVR or verify the amount of Hard Drive storage installed. For more information about Disk Management, consult a Windows 7 manual. 2.7.2 USER MANAGEMENT The User Management Console allows the administrator to create, edit, and delete user accounts.
2.7.3 ADDING A NEW USER 1. Click Setup on the Display Screen. 2. Select Administration. 3. Click User Management. 4. Select Add User to open the User window. 5. Enter a User Name and Password. 6. Enable appropriate Permissions. 7. Select Camera(s) and Audio channel(s) to hide from the user. 8. Click OK to save changes, and close the window. 2.7.4 CHANGING ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD 1. Inside Administrative setup, click User Management. When the prompt appears, select Change Password. 2.
2.7.6 SETUP LOG MANAGEMENT OPTIONS The Log Management window provides the user the options to overwrite log files or schedule log deletion. 1. From the Administration setup display, click the Log Management button. 2. Select the Log File Overwrite Option checkbox to enable the feature. Set Log Options: a. Select Overwrite and define the size of the log file cache. -OR- b. Select Do Not Overwrite and define the number of day(s) to maintain log files. Manually Delete Log Files: 3. a.
USER 1. Set the General tab first. 2. Click the Users tab. 3. Select the type of Event to send email on. 4. Enter the User and Email Address of an email recipient. 5. Click the Add button. 6. Repeat for additional recipients and/or types of events. a. 7. Note: A separate email notification for each type of event must be set for a single recipient to receive notifications for each type of event. Click Apply when finished. STORAGE CHECK 1. Set the General and Users tabs first.
RECORDING DATA CHECK 1. Set the General and Users tabs first. 2. Select Recording Data Check tab. 3. Select the Recording Data Check checkbox. 4. Define the number of hours(s) between data checks. 5. Select the Action Method. 6. Click Apply. SMART INFORMATION The SMART Information tab displays hard drive (HDD) information. SMART ALERT 1. Set the General and Users tabs. 2. Select Smart Alert tab. 3. Select the Enable SMART Alarm checkbox. 4. Define the number hour(s) between SMART checks.
ALARM EVENT 1. Set the General and Users tabs. 2. Select the Alarm Event tab. 3. Select the Use Email Alarm checkbox. 4. Define the number of minute(s) between recording data checks. 5. Select the Event Type, when you wish to receive an alert. 6. Click Apply. 7. Click Close to return to the Administrative tab. 2.
2.9 PAN / TILT / ZOOM (PTZ) The PTZ controls within the NVR are extremely beneficial by increasing the usefulness of the recorded video. With the PTZ Controls, user can create custom preset configurations that allow you to continuously sweep across large areas. 2.9.1 PTZ SETUP TAB The PTZ Setup tab allows users to enable PTZ cameras, create Presets, create Tours, and adjust camera speed settings. Some of the listed options are features only available on selected cameras.
2.9.3 SUPPORTED PTZ PROTOCOLS Protocols are added frequently. The supported list may contain new protocols that are not listed below.
2.9.4 ADVANCED PTZ CAMERA 1 7 2 8 3 9 4 10 11 5 6 1. Selected PTZ Channel Displays the channel assigned to a PTZ camera. 2. PTZ Signal Type Select from RS-485 and RS-232. 3. Protocol Select the matching protocol to enable control of the PTZ camera. 4. Camera view Displays the camera’s view and any changes in location and movement made by the PTZ setup. 5. Speed Modify the speed of the camera when being remotely controlled. 6.
2.9.5 PTZ ADDRESS SETTINGS Some protocols support software address settings. The RX Address and ID settings are compatible with a particular line of receivers that support 2 ID addresses. The PT Driver Address is associated with the PTZ ID address set on the camera. The addresses must match for the NVR to communicate with the proper PTZ camera. This is especially important when a large number of PTZ cameras are connected to the NVR.
2.9.7 CONTROLLING A PTZ CAMERA The Digital Watchdog NVR provides two different ways of controlling a PAN/TILT/ZOOM camera. The first method is to use the Graphical PTZ Controller that appears when the PTZ button is clicked on the live display screen. The second method is to use the mouse to control the camera directly from the Live Display Screen. This is called the On-Screen Compass. USING THE GRAPHICAL PTZ CAMERA 1. Use the Arrow buttons to control the direction of the PTZ camera.
2.9.8 UNDERSTANDING TOURS Travel Speed Dwell Time Setting: Start Pos Setting: End Pos The speed at which a PTZ moves from one preset position to the next. The length of time (in seconds) that a PTZ Tour displays a preset position. Defines a Mimic Tour. The Start Position button begins the recording process. Defines a Mimic Tour. The Stop Position button ends the recording process. Pan Swing Enables the Horizontal (Pan) Guard Tours.
CREATING A PTZ TOUR SCHEDULE 1. On the Display Screen, select Setup. 2. Click PTZ. 3. Select the Tour Schedule button to open the PTZ Tour Schedule window. 4. Highlight the hours of the days you wish to setup a tour schedule for. You can select individual blocks of time, or click ALL to select all days and all 24 hours of the day. 5. Select the specific preset tour you wish to apply to the schedule. 6. Click the Select button. 7.
Chapter 3: SEARCH OPTIONS The NVR has several options that allow the user to easily search through and find a particular section within your recorded video data. From indexing motion or sensor to highlighting days with recorded data, our NVR is equipped to help the user find a specific video or event quickly and easily. The following chapter describes how to use the NVR Search features. 3.1 SEARCH / PLAYBACK OVERVIEW . 1 2 3 4 5 11 10 9 8 6 7 1. Date/ Time 2. 3. 4.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Playback Controls Storage Capacity Camera Zoom Bright Options Buttons These buttons allow you to control the playback video being viewed. The Storage Capacity Usage Indicator displays the total free storage space available to the DVR unit. Enable /Disable selected cameras to perform searches on. Increase the size of the image. Adjust the brightness of the selected camera. Select one of the options to find or save your video.
3.1.3 BACKUP SEARCH Previously saved video clips or backup files can be searched for content. Find the file by the date and time or by name. 1. On the Display Screen, click Search. 2. Select the Backup Search button. 3. Choose a file from the list of saved clips and backup files or search by Start Hour. 4. Click OK to open the saved file. 5. Choose a Screen Division option, or select the corresponding number of a single camera on the bottom of the screen. 6. On the Playback Controls, click Play.
3.1.7 CLEAN IMAGE The NVR is capable of recording video using one of three different resolutions. When using the D1 (720 x 480) resolution, de-interlacing feature is required for a smooth playback of the recorded video. The NVR allows the user to de-interlace the images. Just click the Clean Image button. 3.1.8 BOOKMARKS Use the Bookmark feature to mark a video clip during a search. Export the bookmarked data using the Clip Backup feature. 1. Search for the desired video (see Perform a Basic Search). 2.
3.2 PRINTING AN IMAGE 1. Using the Search screen, locate a frame to print. Note: Only one camera can be selected at a time for this function to work. 2. Click the Print button. A Print Preview window appears. Depending on the printer being used, there may be several printing options available. Refer to the printer manual for more information. 3. Click the Print button to print the selected images. Note: The message NO DEFAULT PRINTERS INSTALLED will display if no printer is installed. 3.
3. Click the Save button. 4. Select the Export Type: Image File (JPG) or AVI File. Note: Different image formats provide different file sizes, quality, and compatibility. If Image File is selected for Export Type: a. Select the Quality (50 – 100). If size is not an issue, set the quality to 100. If AVI File is selected for Export Type: 5. a. Enter the AVI Duration (seconds) to record. Although 100 is the longest time displayed, a longer duration may be entered manually. a.
3.5.1 SINGLE CLIP BACKUP USING BOOKMARK DATA 1. On the Display Screen, select Search. 2. Click the Save button. 3. From the file tree, select the Drive where you wish to save the data. The data can be saved to a hard disk drive, a USB drive, or a CD/DVD drive. 4. Click Use Bookmark Data. 5. On the calendar, select the date of the desired bookmark. 6. Select the desired bookmark from the list and click OK.
All Event option. 7. Click OK. Results will be displayed in a column that appears on the right side of the screen. There may be a delay when the NVR searches for the results. Each line represents a segment of video. If no results are found, NO IMAGE FOUND will appear in the column. 8. Once the results are displayed, double-click any one of the results and press Play to view the associated video. 9.
3.7 PREVIEW SEARCH Preview Search is effective in finding an exact moment where an event, such as a theft, occurred. Preview Search gives a 24 hour visual overview of a single camera by displaying 24 images, an image for each hour. The search can then be further narrowed down into ten minute increments and one minute increments by selecting one of the displayed images. 3.7.1 PERFORMING A PREVIEW SEARCH 1. On the Display Screen, select Search. 2.
3.8 STATUS SEARCH The Status Search option displays recorded video in graph format. Blue areas indicate that recorded data exists, and White areas indicate that recorded data does not exist. 24 hours (0-23) Cameras Recording Block 3.8.1 PERFORMING A STATUS SEARCH 1. On the Display Screen, select Search. 2. Click the Status Search button 3. Select the yellow Calendar icon to select a day. 4. Click a Blue area in the graph. *Only one camera can be displayed at a time. 5.
3.9 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.
3.9.1 PERFORMING AN OBJECT SEARCH 1. On the Display Screen, go to Search. 2. Select a single camera either by turning off all cameras but one or by double-clicking a displayed image. See Performing a Basic Search. 3. Click the Object Search button. 4. Click and drag the mouse on the video display to define a motion region area. Resize by pulling on the small square boxes located around the border. 5. Select the Start Search button. The Object Search Filter Information window will open. 6.
3.11 SEARCH IN LIVE The Search in Live feature allows the user to monitor live video and review events simultaneously. Pause, rewind, and resume live video within seconds of an alarm event or suspicious activity. 1. Move the mouse cursor over the desired live video display on the live Display Screen. 2. Press the Scroll button on the mouse. 3. The Search in Live Controls will display at the bottom of the image. 4.
3.12 BACKING UP VIDEO DATA The Backup Center allows you to back up recorded video data from multiple dates and times to one or more locations including the DVD-RW drive, Network Storage Locations, and External Hard Drives. The NVR can easily backup important video data to an internal or external media location. The most commonly used devices or locations are CD-R/RWs, External USB or FireWire Hard Drives, and Network Drives. Every NVR comes equipped with a DVD-RW drive, USB port, and Network Adapter.
3.12.2 GENERAL SCREEN OVERVIEW Hour/ Minutes Backup Status Records data displays in hourly (24 horizontal columns) and 10minute (6 vertical rows) segments. GREEN cells indicate time with recorded video. RED cells indicate time selected for backup. Displays the size of all video currently selected for backup, the available size of the current selected backup media, and the dates and times of video currently selected for backup. PERFORMING A GENERAL BACKUP 1. On the Display Screen, select Backup. 2.
3.12.3 CLIP SCREEN OVERVIEW The Clip Backup window is where video recorded by individual cameras is copied to a specified storage system. PERFORMING A CLIP BACKUP 1. On the Display Screen, select Backup. 2. Select the Clip tab at the top of the Backup Center window. 3. Set the backup Start Time and End Time in the Time Setup box. 4. Select the Cameras to back up in the Channel Selection box. 5. Select the Backup Drive to save the backup video to. 6.
Chapter 4: INCLUDED SOFTWARE 4.1 WEB VIEWER The Web Viewer is the ideal way to connect to the NVR for anyone who only needs to view live cameras. It is compatible with Internet Explorer 6.0 and later. Highlights: View Live Video from Most Computers Username and Password Protected Easy to Use Graphical Interface Basics: Seventy-five users can access the Web Viewer simultaneously.
4.1.1 CONFIGURING SERVER 1. On the Display Screen, select Setup. 2. Click the Network Setup tab. 3. Clear the Disable Remote Control option. Select the Web Viewer box. You should now be able to adjust the port settings. Note: If you are using a Firewall, it may be necessary to adjust the port settings on both the NVR and the Firewall. Contact the Network Administrator for more information. 4. Click OK. Note: Make sure a user account is created.
4.2 EMERGENCY AGENT 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 NVR. The video that streams across can be stopped or 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 NVR.
4.2.2 CONFIGURING THE CLIENT PC All configurations take place in the Emergency Agent window on the Client PC. For descriptions and locations of the Emergency Agent window buttons and features, refer to the Emergency Agent window section in this chapter. 1. Open the Emergency Agent window on the Client PC. Start >All Programs > Digital Watchdog > Emergency Agent > Emergency Agent. 2. Right-click in the NVR list and select New.
4.2.4 EMERGENCY AGENT WINDOW 4.2.5 FILTER EVENT LIST 1. Select an NVR from the NVR list in the Filter Options section. 2. Select the Date to include. 3. Select the type of Event(s) to include. 4. Select the event status type (Read, Unread, All) from the Read list. 5. Click the Filter button to display filtered event listings.
4.2.6 SEARCH ALARM WINDOW Export Quality- Reduces the overall size of an AVI file by reducing the image quality. However, reducing the image quality causes the AVI video to appear more pixilated. When size is not an issue, setting quality to 100 is highly recommended. Digital Signature- Adds a digital signature to the exported JPG image. With the Digital Signature Verifier, user could verify integrity of these exported images and prevent tampering. 4.2.7 VIEW RECORDED VIDEO 1.
4.2.8 EXPORTING VIDEO 1. Double-click an event listing to open the Search Alarm window. 2. Use the Play Controls to locate the desired video. 3. Click the Rewind button to return to the beginning or desired spot in the video. 4. Click the Stop button. 5. Select the Export Type – JPG or AVI. Save as JPEG a. Select the Digital Signature checkbox to embed a digital signature in a JPG file. b. Click the Export button. Save as AVI c.
4.4.1 REMOTE CLIENT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Remote Software operates virtually the same way as the NVR itself. The appearance of it matches the NVR almost identically; however, there are a few minor differences. Some Search features, such as the Index and Object Search, and some Setup features are not available. Pentium Dual Core or Equivalent 512MB System Memory DirectX 9.
4.4.3 REMOTE SOFTWARE SETUP INSTALLING REMOTE SOFTWARE 1. On the client computer, insert the Digital Watchdog Software CD into the CD-ROM. The CD should play automatically. 2. When prompted, select the Install Remote Software option. Follow the installation instructions carefully. 3. When the software finishes installing, close any open installation windows. CREATING A NEW REMOTE CONNECTION 1. Select Start > Programs > Digital Watchdog > Remote > Digital Watchdog Remote Center.
CONFIGURING THE NVR To access the NVR remotely, the NVR Server must be setup to allow remote connections. Time Out Value Specifies a time (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. Center Port Transfers the connection data. Image Port Transfers the image data. Search Port Transfers the search data. CONFIGURING THE SERVER FOR REMOTE CONNECTION 1. On the Display Screen, select Setup. 2.
4.5 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 DVD supplied with the NVR is the Digital Signature Verification program. This program can be installed on any computer. 4.5.1 INSTALLING DIGITAL VERIFIER 1.
4.6 BACKUP VIEWER The Backup Viewer allows you to playback the exported video in its proprietary format. A video saved in this format cannot be read by any other viewer so is extremely difficult to tamper with. Therefore, these videos are the ideal solution when law enforcement and the legal department are involved. The Backup Viewer operates essentially like the Search portion of the NVR. For detailed explanations of these functions, refer to the Search chapter in this manual. 4.6.
4.7 DW VIDEO MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE Video Management Software is a Network NVR Management Software, a powerful utility that allows 100 or more NVRs to be controlled using one computer. This software allows you to view live video, search saved video, edit and configure setup for each NVR, and import maps of buildings and other locations. The Video Management Software was specifically designed as an Enterprise software solution.
Chapter 5: LAN / ISDN / PTSN CONNECTIONS 5.1 LAN OVERVIEW The NVR can be easily connected to a Local Area Network (LAN). A LAN is a group of computers and other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area but are connected by a communications link that allows one device to interact with any other through the network. There are many reasons why Microsoft® Windows® 7 Embedded is superior to other platforms when running on a LAN. The number one reason is security.
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