User`s manual

SoftDVR™ Lite/Pro User’s Manual Introduction
Overview
Moxa SoftDVR™ Pro IP Surveillance Software is designed for IP Surveillance systems that use
Moxa VPort Series Video Servers and IP cameras as the Distributed Video Networking solution.
With the help of Moxa SoftDVR™, system integrators can seamlessly integrate other applications,
such as I/O Sensors and Alarms, with CCTV Systems over an IP-based network.
Note that Moxa SoftDVR™ Lite, which provides basic viewing, camera control, recording, and
system management on a single PC, is bundled free with Moxa VPort Series Video Servers and IP
Cameras. You may also download the software from Moxa's website at
http://web4.moxa.com/support/download.asp
. When using SoftDVR™ Lite, a maximum of 4
cameras can be monitored at one time, and only 1 viewing format is supported.
Versatile viewing formats
Up to 16 cameras can be added to each SoftDVR™ Pro system, and users can set the viewing
format to view 1, 4, 6, 8, 9, 13, or 16 cameras on one screen to meet different viewing
requirements.
Remote Access from a standard browser
Moxa SoftDVR™ Pro is designed as a client/server-based system with network connectivity for
clients. It can be remotely accessed by using any standard web browser to view and playback
video images.
Recording & Storing over the Ethernet/Internet
Administrators can set up the video recording actions for Moxa SoftDVR™ Pro in
round-the-clock or event-triggered mode. All recorded video files are in AVI format, and can be
saved to the hard disk of a local PC or a network storage server, such as NAS, RAID, etc.
Scheduling jobs for recording and remote services
For intelligent surveillance requirements, Moxa SoftDVR™ Pro provides a job scheduling
function. Administrators can set up the time schedule of remote services and recording actions for
each camera to manage the system performance and network traffic efficiently.
Alarm messages triggered and sent by events
Moxa SoftDVR™ Pro is equipped with auto-alarm triggering and transmitting functions to make
the IP surveillance system more intelligent. Alarms can be triggered by VMD, video failure,
communication failure, system errors, storage failure, storage full, GPI, and then sent by email or
GPO, or can trigger the PTZ camera to a preset position.
Advanced VMD (Video Motion Detection)
Moxa SoftDVR™ Pro provides advanced area-selectable VMD (Video Motion Detection) for
setting up an intelligent video surveillance system. By separating the image into 20 x 32 small
areas, administrators can choose a target area and fine tune the VMD sensitivity.
Flexible I/O management for external devices
Moxa SoftDVR™ Pro has 4 DI and 2 DO signal management functions. By setting up triggering
conditions and the behavior of DI/DO devices, such as sensors or alarms, administrators can build
an automatic video surveillance system that combines environmental control and monitoring
functions.
Video Server Configuration and System Management
Moxa SoftDVR™ Pro can configure VPort Series Video Servers directly. In addition, user
privilege management is provided for system administrators to set up viewing and camera control
privileges, system operation, and remote access for each user.
E-map for convenient camera management
Administrators can use the E-map to lay out cameras.
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