VDS Net (Integration) Installation and User’s Guide Ver 11.06.x Digital Video Security System Digital Video Recorder www.videodigitalsecurity.com VDS, INC. *All contents of this document may change without prior notice.
www.videodigitalsecurity.com INDEX 1. Forward 2 2. Introduction 3 3. Installation 4 4.
www.videodigitalsecurity.com 1. Forward Previously, camera manipulation and data storing/searching were possible only on the DVR installed computer. This meant that a person must physically present in front of the specific computer for even minor administration such as checking the current status of the system. This has become a big hassle for those who must overlook many DVR systems. To overcome these difficulties, VDS Net has been introduced.
www.videodigitalsecurity.com 2. Introduction • Support TCP/IP. Support communication protocol to log in VDS DVR. • Real-time Monitoring of DiViS motion pictures Log in VDS Net and monitor all VDS DVR system images in real time. • Flexible relocation of displayed channels Displayed channel can be moved to desired location of the screen by simple drag and drop. • Searching and Recording DiViS data Various feature for Search and Recording, and even bring data to save it on the local computer.
- www.videodigitalsecurity.com 3. Installation Click 'Setup.exe' and follow the procedure. After installation, following folder will be created in the Start menu. DiViS Net: VDS Net program AVI Viewer: Program to view video clips recorded at the local storage. Event Viewer: Program to view event log.
www.videodigitalsecurity.com 4. Using Net Software 4.1. DiViS Login Setup Run VDS Net. Then following dialogue box appears, which asks for ID of VDS Net. • Login: ID / password are for the authorized manager who controls the local network system. Note that login name and password here is for VDS Net program. It is different login and password than that of DVR–main. • New: Create a new user (management) who wants to have the new network system. • Edit: Change the existing information of registered user.
www.videodigitalsecurity.com 4.1.1. Site Setup • New: Add new site information. • Delete: Delete the registered site. • Save: Record any changes made. • : allows users to sort the list of sites. Select a site and press either one of the arrow buttons to move an entry up/down. • Apply: Apply any changed setting and close the Config / Settings. • Close: Close Config / Settings without applying changes Note: Any changes will be effective once the Save button is clicked.
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www.videodigitalsecurity.com • Port (Properties): Set the port No, which was stored in accordance with “ Appendix > DVR Management > Detail setting” in DVR main/ User’s Guide. It is recommended to use the default data stored in DVR program unless it is necessary to use others. Click “OK” to finish a new site setting, then the added site will be listed as following. In order to edit the site information already stored, double click on the site name to change the data. “Save” must be clicked to take effect.
www.videodigitalsecurity.com 4.1.2. Setup Connection Mode •Single: Check and select one of registered sites to access one site of DVR main. •Multiple: Check to access multi-sites upon log in. Connection must be defined as following. • Site name: select a site to connect. • Camera number(s): Choose a camera number, all, or partial -All: Choose to display all available cameras sequentially from the selected site. -Partial: Choose to display multiple cameras from the site. Number of cameras must be assigned.
www.videodigitalsecurity.com 4.1.3. MISC. Configuration •AVI Path: Assigns the path to store video clips recorded while monitoring. •Log Path: Assigns the path to store the log file. •Max Size: Assigns the maximum size of the log file. “Save” must be clicked to take effect. 4.1.4. IP Server Setup •Use IP Server: Enables to use IP Server if checked. •Server: IP address of the IP Server. •Code: Assigns unique code name to be registered at the IP Server.
www.videodigitalsecurity.com 4.1.5. Change Login Password •Old Password: Enter current password •New Password: Enter new password •Confirm Password: Confirm new password. “Save” must be clicked to take effect.
www.videodigitalsecurity.com 4.2. Accessing VDS Net Type login and password and click “LOGIN”. : Minimize VDS Net software in the system tray. Click at right bottom corner will bring the full window. • Date/Time: indicates the time and date of the location of DVR Net • Login name: User ID currently logged in with. • Event Information: It is the place to indicate any of event notification from connected site(s). To receive notification, “Remote notification of events” must be checked on DVR main.
www.videodigitalsecurity.com Press “CAMERA” to control the PTZ. : PTZ cameras connected to DiViS DVR System can be controlled from DiViS Net. The arrow buttons will move the camera in the direction of the arrow, and the ZOOM, FOCUS buttons will manipulate the camera accordingly. However, only user with permission can control the PTZ setting. The number in the middle circle indicates the camera number being controlled, and the push of top or bottom arrow button makes the selection of the camera.
www.videodigitalsecurity.com Press “MISC” to contol following functions. • Switching (SLOW / FAST): Adjust switching interval slower or faster when the channel is displaying multiple cameras by switching (Applicable for multi connection only). • Position Number: Displays the position number on the image. • Site Name: Displays the site information on the image. • Camera Number: Displays the camera number on the image. • Camera Name: Displays the camera name assigned at the server.
www.videodigitalsecurity.com : Changes display mode to 1, 4, 6, 9, 10, 16, or 36 split screen. : Displays next set of view. : Enlarges the image size from single channel display mode. : Reduces the image size from single channel display mode. : Enlarges the VDS Net screen with minimal control buttons. : Enables on-screen PTZ Control.
www.videodigitalsecurity.com 4.3. Remote Search Search data of VDS DVR System from remote location using DiViS Net. : Click the remote search button to start. The window on the left will show up with list of registered sites Select the site to search, and click “OK” to start search.
www.videodigitalsecurity.com : The calendar allows the user to choose the specific date in which to search through. Days with stored recorded data will be highlighted red.
www.videodigitalsecurity.com : Change between search tools and image control tools. : Buttons in upper line works for fast rewind (left directional arrow) and fast forward (right directional arrow). Buttons in middle line activate the normal playing back in forward and reverse but the speed can be adjusted by controlling ( - ),( + ) tap on the top. The buttons in lower line give playback frame by frame, forward or reverse.
www.videodigitalsecurity.com : The camera icon indicates camera mode. Clicking the icon will toggle to sound search mode to retrieve recorded sound with image. While searching multiple channel, selected camera for audio playback will be indicated with yellow caption as shown below/ : Click "Save As" to save the current image, jpg format. : Print the image currently on display. : Save images as a movie clip, MP4 format. : Initiate “Smart Search” feature shown below.
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www.videodigitalsecurity.com 4.4. Remote Setup : Allow user to change the configuration of VDS DVR System from DiViS Net. The following screen will allow the user to select the site. Select the site and click “OK” Changes will be applied to the selected VDS DVR System. Some of setting are not accessible from the DiViS Net. Note: For further setting guide, please refer to 5.Configuration of “Installation and User’s Guide” for DiViS DVR System. 4.5.
www.videodigitalsecurity.com 5. Appendix 5.1. Changing Position At the connection of Net software, connected cameras will be positioned in order of camera numbers. It is possible to relocate the camera position to the desired location by left click on the image that needs to be relocated, drag it to the new position, and release the mouse button. 5.2. Movie Clip & Snapshot Either movie clip or snapshot can be created while monitoring.
www.videodigitalsecurity.com 5.3. Event Notification Event notification allows VDS Net users to receive notification from DiViS DVR System when any event occurs, such as motion and/or sensor detection. In order to activate, following settings are required at the DVR Main. Open System Setting from the VDS DVR System to configure settings. Check “Allow remote connections” and open properties. Check “Remote Notification of events”, and select the method.
www.videodigitalsecurity.com Set up “Notify scheduling” in “Scheduling” of “Camera Setup”. When event notification is completely set, Net software will display and store the event information into the log file, which can be retreived and searched by the Event Viewer. Also it will allow to restore the Net software, if any event occurred and notified while Net software is minimized. The VDS Net may be minimized, but must be running in order to receive the notification.
www.videodigitalsecurity.com Click ‘Next’. Select “Set up an advanced connection”, and Click “Next”. Check “Accept incoming connection” and Click “Next”.
www.videodigitalsecurity.com Select a proper modem from device list, and click “Next” Select “Do not allow virtual private connections”, and click “Next”. Click “Add” to add a new user. The user must be created to allow connection to the VDS DVR System.
www.videodigitalsecurity.com Fill out the user information and click “OK”. This user information must be used at the Dial-Up Client, which will be discussed on the next chapter. Note: The “Allowed User” means “RAS User” who can access the Dial-Up server from Dial-Up Client. After a user created, make sure to check the user created, and click “Next”. Select “Internet Protocol TCP/IP” and click ‘Properties’.
www.videodigitalsecurity.com Check “Allow callers to access my local area network”. In TCP/IP address assignment, check “Specify TCP/IP addresses”, and fill out from and to IP address as shown in picture. It is strongly recommended to use as it is shown. Click “OK”, and click “Next” at the Networking Components. When the connection established successfully, ‘From’ IP will be the virtual IP of the server, VDS DVR System, and ‘To’ IP will be assigned to the client.
www.videodigitalsecurity.com 5.4.2. Installation of Dial-Up Client On VDS Net system, click “Start > Setup > Control pad > Network Connection.” Click “Create a new connection.” Click ‘Next’. Select “Connect to the Internet”, and Click “Next”.
www.videodigitalsecurity.com Select “Set up my connection manually”, and Click “Next”. Select “Connect using a dial-up modem”, and Click “Next”. Set ISP Name as you want, and Click “Next”.
www.videodigitalsecurity.com Enter the phone number which is assigned to the VDS DVR System, and Click “Next”. Enter the user information, which was created on the VDS DVR System, and Click “Next”. Click “Finish” to complete setting.
www.videodigitalsecurity.com 5.4.3. Using Dial-Up Connection • On VDS DVR system Make sure that the Dial-Up Server is configured and Main is running. • On VDS Net system, Click “Start > Setup > Control pad > Network Connection.” The icon for the Dial-up will be displayed with the name assigned while setting. Double click on the icon. It is ‘dvr’ on the left picture. Verify the user name, password, and number to dial. Then click on ‘Dial’ to establish the connection.
