EHV Hybrid H.
Surveillix™ EHV User Manual Manual Edition 31041AA – MARCH 2012 Printed in USA 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. Toshiba shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The information in this publication is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind.
LIMITED WARRANTY DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER The Imaging Systems Division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (“ISD”) makes the following limited warranties. These limited warranties extend to the Original End-User (“You[r]”). Limited Two (2) Year Warranty of Labor and Parts The Imaging Systems Division of Toshiba America Information Systems warrants this product and parts against defects in material or workmanship for a period of two years from the date of original retail purchase by the end-user.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Read Owner’s Manual – After unpacking this product, read the owner’s manual carefully, and follow all the operating and other instruction Power Sources – This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label.
17. Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. 18. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. 19.
NOTES ON MOISTURE CONDENSATION Moisture condensation damages the recorder. Read the following information carefully. Moisture condensation occurs during the following cases: • When this product is brought directly from a cool location to a warm location. • When this product is moved to a hot and humid location from a cool location. • When this product is moved to a cool and humid location from a warm location. • When this product is used in a room where the temperature fluctuates.
RACK MOUNT INSTRUCTIONS Elevated Operating Ambient – If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (Tma) specified by the manufacturer.
UL NOTICE Underwriters Laboratories Inc. has not tested the performance or reliability of the security or signaling aspects of this product. UL has only tested for fire, shock and casualty hazards as outlined in UL’s Standard for Safety UL 60950-1. UL Certification does not cover the performance or reliability of the security or signaling aspects if this product.
CONTENTS 1 Contents .................................................................................................................................................................................. 9 2 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Product Description .....................................................................................................
Camera Configuration ............................................................................................................................ 32 Adding a Privacy Zone................................................................................................................... 32 Color Setup (Adjust) ...................................................................................................................... 33 PTZ Configuration ..............................................................
Express Search ...................................................................................................................................... 64 Jump to First Saved Data ....................................................................................................................... 64 Jump to Last Saved Data ....................................................................................................................... 64 Event Search ...................................................
Controlling a PTZ Camera ............................................................................................................. 80 Using the Graphical PTZ Controller ............................................................................................... 80 Using the On-screen Compass ..................................................................................................... 81 Web Viewer Overview .......................................................................................
INTRODUCTION PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Surveillix’s EHV Hybrid H.264 DVR is a powerful, yet affordable, video management solution designed for easy installation and operation. Preconfigured for continuous recording, with no additional setup required, the DVR offers quick search, setup, and backup features. The Surveillix Embedded DVR comes ready for fast and seamless integration within your existing IT infrastructure. The EHV offers unparalleled stability, security, and ease of use in a 2U chassis.
USB FLASH DRIVE APPROVED LIST These USB flash drives have been tested and approved to work with the EHV DVR. Other USB flash drives may also work with the EHV DVR but have not yet been tested. Manufacturer Model SanDisk Cruzer Talent Flash Corsair Voyager Lexar JumpDrive Kingston Traveler Note The USB ports on the EHV H.264 only provide enough power for a flash based external device.
Embedded DVR User Guide QUICK START INSTRUCTIONS 1. 2. Turn on the DVR. See the Turning on the DVR section for more details. Log in -- Use the number buttons to enter the password when prompted – The default password is – Press Enter. 3. Complete System Configuration to set up the date, time and system ID. See the System Configuration section for more details. 4. Complete Disk Configuration to set overwrite options and enable SMART Check. See the Disk Configuration section for more details. 5.
INSTALLATION FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Arrow Buttons Power USB Port Enter REAR PANEL CONNECTORS The rear panel of the DVR contains virtually all of the connectors you will be using. The diagram below shows the location and description of each connector.
Embedded DVR User Guide 8 Channel Video Out Ports Relay Output PTZ Connection Video In Ports NTSC/PAL switch Sensor Input Audio Input RS-232 Input Power Input Audio Output Network Port USB Port Primary and Spot Monitor Outputs VGA Output 4 Channel Audio Input Cable Connections Video Out Ports PTZ Connection Video In Ports Sensor Inputs Relay Outputs RS-232 Input Power Input Audio Output Primary and Spot Monitor Outputs NTSC/PAL switch Network Port USB Port _____________________________
REMOTE CONTROL Power ID Select* Log Off (Lock) Enter System Setup PTZ Control Rewind Fast Forward Play Pause *The ID Select button allows you to use one remote control for several DVRs.
Embedded DVR User Guide CONNECTION GUIDE Connecting the Monitor There are three available monitor outputs on the DVR. • Composite Monitor output for CCTV monitor – BNC (Marked MAINOUT) • Spot monitor output for CCTV monitor - BNC (Marked SPOTOUT) • VGA output for VGA monitor – Mini-Sub D15 Connecting to a Network Use the RJ45 jack (LAN) on the rear of the DVR when connecting to a network.
Connecting to a Relay Output To make connections on the Alarm Connector Strip: Press and hold the button and insert the wire into the hole below the button. To disconnect the wire, press and hold the button above the wire and pull it out. Alarm Out The DVR can activate external devices such as buzzers or lights. Connect the external device to the Alarm Out and Ground (GND) connectors. See Sensor Configuration in the manual for more details.
Embedded DVR User Guide SETTING THE REMOTE CONTROLLER ID When more than one EHV DVR is installed in the same location, you can use one remote controller to control multiple DVRs – up to 20 DVRs. To control multiple DVRs, you must change the remote controller ID to the DVR ID of the DVR. To change the remote controller ID: 1. On the DVR, go to SYSTEM > SYSTEM CONFIGURATION. 2. Enter the desired DVR ID number. 3.
SETUP SETUP MENUS Use the setup menus to configure all of the DVR settings, schedule recording, networking and shutdown. • Press the SETUP key on the front of the DVR or remote control to enter the setup menus and log in. • See the Logging In for the First Time section if entering setup for the first time. • Use the and keys on the front of the DVR or remote control to navigate individual menus, and use the and keys to select a new setup menu.
Embedded DVR User Guide QUICK SETUP The Quick Setup screen allows you to define global recording settings for an easy and custom recording schedule on the DVR. Global Resolution – 352 x240 / 704 × 240 / 704 × 480. Record Mode – Continuous / Motion Average Days to Record – [The estimated days of recording determined by resolution, FPS (Frames Per Second), Picture Quality, and available storage size.] Average FPS – 1-30 [Maximum varies with resolution.
SYSTEM System Configuration To enter System Configuration, press the Setup key on the front of the DVR and press Enter to select System Configuration. Use the arrow buttons on the front panel of the DVR or the remote control to navigate the display. Select Save and press Enter to update settings. Video Format – NTSC / PAL. Language – ENGLISH / SPANISH / FRENCH / PORTUGUESE / GERMAN / DUTCH [User Selectable]. DVR ID - Required for the operation of multiple units using the supplied IR remote control.
Embedded DVR User Guide System Configuration Continued Use DST – After completing the Time Zone setup, highlight USE DST and press Enter to turn Daylight Saving Time ON / OFF. NTP Type – Highlight NTP (Network Time Protocol) and press Enter to SYNC the DVR with the Network Time. Keypad Beep – ON / OFF [Enables / Disables Audible keypad touch confirmation]. Auto Log Off – OFF or 1-10 Minutes [This feature will close the Configuration Menu after XX minutes of inactivity. This is a security feature.
Disk Configuration Format Shows installed Hard Disk Drives and the status of other attached storage devices. • To format a Hard Drive use the arrow keys to select the appropriate device and press Enter. Select FORMAT and press Enter, select YES to confirm formatting and press Enter. • To format a USB device use the arrow keys to select the device and press Enter. Select Format and press Enter. Select YES to confirm and press Enter.
Embedded DVR User Guide Overwrite Sets the options for overwriting data when the Hard Disk Drive is full. Enable HDD OVERWRITE to allow the DVR to write over previously recorded data, starting with the oldest date, when the HDD is full. If set to DISABLE the DVR will not record any new data after the HDD is full. Enable a WARNING METHOD to select the desired notification method when the HDD is full and HDD Overwrite is disabled.
Check Checks the HDD for errors or failure. Auto Data Deletion The Auto Data Deletion function saves data for a user specified number of days before deleting it. This function should be used in installations where local law prevents retention of data past a certain number of days. • Click the number of days displayed next to AUDO DATA DELETION to adjust the number of days to save video data.
Embedded DVR User Guide SMART Check S.M.A.R.T. = Self Monitoring Analysis & Reporting Technology. Enable SMART Check to detect signs of HDD failure. 1. 2. 3. Set ENABLE S.M.A.R.T. to ENABLE or DISABLE. Set a CHECK INTERVAL between 1 and 24 hours. Define a TEMP THRESHOLD and select Celsius or Fahrenheit. Note The recommended upper optimum operating temperature for the HDD is between 104F to 122F (40C to 50C). 4. 5. Tip Select a S.M.A.R.T.
User Configuration Use the User Configuration to Add or Delete users. Adding / Changing a User SHUT DOWN – Allow the user to shut down or restart the DVR. EXPORT – Allow the user to perform an export or backup saved data. USE CD/DVD/USB - Allow the user to use an external DVD or USB Drive. This feature is not available when using the remote software.
Embedded DVR User Guide SEARCH – Allow the user to perform a calendar, or event search and access data from the current day using the Replay button on the front panel. EXPORT VIEWER – Allow the user to include a copy of the Backup Viewer application when a local backup is made. This feature is not available when using the remote software. PTZ – Allow the user control of any connected PTZ cameras. HEALTH CHECK – Allow the user to use the Health Check function of SCS to connect to and monitor the DVR.
CAMERA Camera Configuration CH – Camera Channels NAME – Use the on-screen keyboard to enter a camera name [user defined] HIDDEN – ON/OFF Note HIDDEN on the CAMERA CONFIGURATION page hides cameras from the main monitor (VGA/MAIN BNC) when no users are logged in. To hide cameras from users, clear camera check boxes on SYSTEM > USER CONFIGURATION > ADD/CHANGE. ADJUST – Detailed camera display settings. PRIVACY ZONE – Set masked area where there will be no recording.
Embedded DVR User Guide Color Setup (Adjust) CAMERA – 1 ~ 16 [camera to apply color settings to] BRIGHTNESS – 0 ~ 20 CONTRAST – 0 ~ 20 COLOR – 0 ~ 20 DEFAULT – Apply default system color settings. APPLY ALL – Apply current color settings to all cameras PTZ Configuration CH – Camera Channels BAUD RATE – Sets the port information for the connected camera. [Consult the documentation provided by the camera manufacturer to obtain this information.
Spot / Sequence Configuration Spot/Sequence Configuration allows you to set the parameters for the SPOT OUT on the DVR and the local live view sequencing. SPOT –Configure the SPOT OUT connection. INTERVAL– 1 ~ 100 seconds [Set the sequence interval time]. POPUP – ON / OFF [When set to ON, this function interrupts the sequencing when an event occurs, and switches to the event channel.] CHANNEL SELECT – 1~16 / ALL [Select cameras to include in sequence.
Embedded DVR User Guide Monitor Configuration TRANSPARENCY SETUP – 0 ~ 20 [Set the transparency of the setup windows]. VGA RESOLUTION – Set monitor resolution. FIT-IN VGA – Adjusts the display to display properly on a VGA monitor. When the FIT-IN VGA check box is cleared, the display is adjusted to display on a monitor connected to the MAIN BNC output. OSD – Select the items to display on the screen (DATE, TIME, TITLE, PTZ, RECORD, AUDIO).
RECORD Recording Configuration Frame ON/OFF – Enable or disable recording on individual camera channels. SIZE – 352 × 240 / 704 × 240 / 704 × 480.
Embedded DVR User Guide IP Camera The EHV is a hybrid video recorder and allows you to add up to four IP cameras to the recorder. The IP cameras will be assigned to the last four channels on the recorder. Note You must use SCS or Remote software to view the live camera video. To add and configure IP cameras on the EHV recorder: 1. Press SETUP on the front of the DVR or remote control. 2. Select RECORD > RECORDING CONFIGURATION > IP CAMERA 3.
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Embedded DVR User Guide Schedule Set the recording schedule for each camera: 1. Press SETUP on the front panel or remote control. or Click TOOL on the Mouse-over menu and select SETUP. 2. Select RECORD > RECORD CONFIGURATION > SCHEDULE. 3. Select a camera to create a recording schedule, or select ALL. 4. Select the check box of the desired RECORD MODE. 5. Click the hour block or the day of the week to set the entire day. NO RECORDING No Color No recording.
CONT+MOT Sky Blue CONTINUOUS + MOTION detection recording The DVR records in CONTINUOUS mode but switches to MOTION when motion is detected in the motion area. The DVR also will log a Motion Event and send the event to the Remote Monitoring software. If you set motion to OFF in RECORD > MOTION/EVENT CONFGURATION and set CONT + MOT in RECORD > RECORD CONFIGURATOIN > SCHEDULE the DVR will NOTrecord when motion is detected.
Embedded DVR User Guide Audio Associate cameras to the appropriate audio channel and enable each audio channel for recording.
Instant Recording The DVR remote controller has an Instant Recording button. Press the INST. REC. button to start recording all the channels at the recording rate configured in Instant Record setup. All the channels, regardless of recording mode & recording on/off, will record. will show in live mode and a red bar represents Instant Recording video in the graphic search bar. Configure the recording settings for Instant Recording to use when it is activated. FPS – Set the FPS (recording rate per camera).
Embedded DVR User Guide Motion/Event Configuration Motion / Event Configuration has four sections; Input, Sensor, Action, and Alarm Monitor. When an event comes in (Input) the DVR records the image according to its settings (Camera Configuration) and triggers an alarm (Action). Input CH – Channels 1-8 / Channels 9-16 MOTION – ON / OFF [Specify whether to use motion input or not.] SENSITIVITY – 1~10 (1 = least sensitive, 10 = most sensitive) AREA – Define the motion detection area.
Setting Up Motion Detection Recording To record data only when motion is detected: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Press SETUP on the front of the DVR or remote control. Select Record > Motion/Event Configuration and set MOTION to ON. Set the motion SENSITIVITY level. [1~10]. Select AREA and press Enter to set a motion area (global setting; each channel can be configured individually). Use the mouse to select or clear squares on the grid: c) Click the squares to include in the motion grid.
Embedded DVR User Guide Sensor Sensor Setup 1. Use the arrow buttons to select Sensor 1 and press Enter to change to N/O (Normally Open) or N/C (Normally Closed). 2. Repeat for all sensors. 3. Select SAVE and press Enter to save settings. Alarm Setup 1. Use the arrow buttons to select Alarm 1 and press Enter to turn the SIGNAL to OFF or ON. 2. Set each Alarm to N/O (Normally Open) or N/C (Normally Closed). 3. Repeat for all relays. 4. Select SAVE and press Enter to save settings.
Note SET and CLEAR are used to test the alarm relay operation. SET is used to manually activate all relays that are set to ON. CLEAR is used to manually deactivate all relays. Action CH – Channels 1~8 / Channels 9~16 Alarm – OFF / 1~4 [Associate an alarm relay with a channel]. Delay – 0~100 Seconds [Delay time before relay activates]. Duration – 0~100 Seconds [Time that the relay is active]. Preset – 0~100 [Enable PTZ camera to move to a preset position when an event occurs.
Embedded DVR User Guide Alarm Monitor Send event information to a remote client, like SCS, using the Alarm Monitor software. 1. 2. 3. 4. Select SEND TO ALARM MONITOR and press Enter to select ON. Select the types of events to send to the Emergency Agent (MOTION, SENSOR, MOTION + SENSOR.) Enter the IP ADDRESS of the remote client. Enter the PORT number. Note The port number selected is the port that Alarm Monitor uses on the remote PC.
NETWORK Network Configuration Configure network settings. Network HOST NAME – Hostname for the DVR on the network. NETWORK TYPE – STATIC IP (User must manually define a static IP address. Contact your network administrator for this information.) DHCP (System gets IP address automatically from a DHCP server.) IP ADDRESS – DHCP or Static. Contact your network administrator for this information. CLIENT CONFIGURATION – Set up the connection ports and Max transfer speed for remote connections.
Embedded DVR User Guide Network Configuration continued WEB PORT – Defines the port that Internet Explorer uses to connect over the web and view video. If this port is changed then the new port must be defined when attempting to web connect (ex: if your DVR IP address is 10.0.0.5 and you change the web port to 800, then you must type http://10.0.0.5:800 in your browser). MAX TRANSFER SPEED – Set network bandwidth.
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Embedded DVR User Guide E-mail Configuration The DVR can send an email notification to up to six defined e-mail addresses when an event happens. E-MAIL SERVER – DVR/SMTP [Configure the DVR to use selected e-mail server.] OPTION –Define the type of event that will trigger an e-mail notification. MOTION – After a motion alarm is triggered. SENSOR – After a sensor alarm is triggered. VIDEO LOSS – After video loss on a camera. POWER – When the DVR is shutdown and restarted. SETUP – When a user accesses Setup.
INFORMATION System Log View System Log View displays the recent activity of all users on the DVR. You can export and save the System Log to review user activity. Version View Displays system information and software version information for the DVR.
Embedded DVR User Guide Status View Displays status screens for: Disk IP Camera ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 53
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Embedded DVR User Guide Sensor Network ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 55
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Embedded DVR User Guide OPERATION LOGIN The LOG-IN window will display on the monitor until a user logs in with the correct ID & password. Tip To prevent unauthorized changes to the system settings, the administrator should change the default administrator password and create a User account.
Icons In Live mode, icons or messages on the screen indicate the system mode or status. Right-upper corner on each CH screen Continuous Recording Motion Detection Recording Sensor Activated Recording Continuous + Motion Alarm Recording Continuous + Sensor Activated Recording Motion Detection + Sensor Activated Recording Emergency Recording Sensor Activated Motion Detected PTZ Camera Audio Channel Right-bottom corner on full screen.
Embedded DVR User Guide Mouse-Over Menu Move the mouse to the bottom of the monitor in live mode. The mouse-over menu will instantly appear. Sequence – Click to start camera sequence. Instant Recording – Click to start instant recording. In instant recording mode, the records all channels at the recording rate configured in the Emergency Recording setup. PTZ Mode – Click to enter PTZ mode. In PTZ mode, you can pan/tilt and zoom by moving the mouse pointer, referred to as a virtual joystick.
Popup Menu Right-click the live screen to open the Popup Menu. HIDE LIVE VIEW – Hide the selected camera from Live view. RECORD CHANGE – Change the recording settings for that channel including FPS, quality, resolution and event response. PAGE SEQUENCE – The SEQ icon is shown on the bottom right of the screen and displayed channels will be sequentially changed. FREEZE ALL – Pause all channels displayed on-screen. SHOW MOTION AREA – Display the motion grid for the selected camera.
Embedded DVR User Guide PTZ To enter PTZ mode: • Right-click the Live screen and select PTZ on the pop-up menu, or • Click the PTZ icon on the Tool menu on the bottom of the main screen. Drag the mouse up/down or left/right to move pan/tilt position of the camera. As you move the mouse away from the center of the screen, the camera movement speed increases. You can also zoom-in/out by using the scroll wheel on the mouse.
Create PTZ Preset Position 1. 2. 3. 4. Right-click the desired PTZ camera to open the PTZ Popup menu while in PTZ mode. Select a PTZ Preset ID number. Select MOVE under PRESET to move the camera to the desired position. Select SET to save the preset position. SEARCH Searching Recorded Data Search recorded video on the DVR to find a specific time or event. 1. 2. 3. Press the SEARCH key on the front of the DVR or the remote control to enter Search Mode. Select TARGET media (HDD, USB).
Embedded DVR User Guide Quick Search Click the button on the Tool menu bar to automatically playback the latest video clip. Using the playback control icons, you can search recordings and control the speed of the playback by 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, or 32 times to the forward or backward directions. Graphic Search In the search mode, click the colored time bar to search the desired section of recorded video. • The white-vertical line indicates the current search time.
Express Search Select a specific date and time to search for recordings: 1. Press SEARCH on the front panel or remote control and then EXPRESS SEACH, or Click TOOL on the Tool menu, select SEARCH and then select EXPRESS SEARCH. 2. Select a date from the date list and press PLAY on the front panel or remote to begin playing that date from the beginning, or press Enter to select a time. 3. Select a time by scrolling to the timeline box and pressing enter.
Embedded DVR User Guide BACKUP (EXPORT) Manual Export Back up recorded data on a connected USB device. Tip Refer to the USB Flash Drive Approved List in the Introduction chapter. If you are using a new USB device to back up your data, you must format it first as FAT32. To configure a data backup: 1. Press BACKUP on the front panel or remote control. or Click TOOL on the hover menu and select EXPORT. 2. Connect a USB device. 3. Select SCAN to locate the device. 4.
Search Backup Data Backup files are saved in folders by date. To view a backup file: 1. Insert the backup file media in a computer. 2. Double-click the Export Viewer program to open. 3. Open the desired backup file (saved by date). 4. Use the controls on the Export Viewer screen to playback, zoom, print or save an image. 5. Select additional options including, Audio Play, Deinterlace, Digital Zoom, Save, and Print. 6.
Embedded DVR User Guide USING THE BACKUP VIEWER Play recorded video on a PC using Backup Viewer, the proprietary media player included with every backup file.
Setup and Save Functions These function buttons allow you to configure the Backup Viewer and save a JPEG image or AVI video. OPEN – Allows you to choose which data to open. When selecting data that is saved to your local hard drive, the video must be in a directory named DATA. Navigate to the folder above the DATA directory and click OK to see the available playback options. SETTINGS – Select Direct Draw De-Interlacing for image viewing. Also allows you to include Image information when exporting a JPEG.
Embedded DVR User Guide PLAY BACK BACKUP IMAGE Play recorded video on a PC using the proprietary media player included with every backup file. 1. Connect an external USB device to the PC. 2. Navigate to the files on the USB drive. 3. Double-click the BKPlayer application. 4. Click the Open Video File icon and select the file to view from the desired date folder. SAVE SETTINGS Use the System Configuration menu to export and import saved or factory default system settings. Save Settings 1. 2. 3. 4.
REMOTE SOFTWARE SET UP A REMOTE CONNECTION The administrator and up to nineteen additional users (four simultaneously) can access the DVR remotely using software installed on a personal computer. Minimum System Requirements Windows XP, Vista or 7 Operating System Intel Dual Core Processor 1GB RAM 256 MB+ NVIDIA or ATI Video Card DirectX 9 or higher 256k Network Connection 32-bit color 1280x1024 Resolution Recommended System Requirements Windows XP, Vista or 7 Operating System Intel Core 2 Duo 2.
Embedded DVR User Guide Configuring the DVR 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press the SETUP key on the front of the DVR or remote control to log in. Select NETWORK > NETWORK CONFIGURATION (see the Network Configuration section of this manual for more details). Select CLIENT CONFIGURATOIN SETUP to change port settings or write down current port settings. Select DHCP or STATIC IP depending on your network (Ask your network administrator for assistance).
ACCESS REMOTE CONNECTION 1. 2. 3. Open the Remote Software. Click on the icon of the server as defined previously. Enter the user name and password of an authorized user as defined in the SYSTEM > USER CONFIGURATION menu on the DVR. Note User Name and Password are both case sensitive. 4. Click Connect. Connecting Multiple DVRs Connect up to four EHV DVRs to the Remote Software to easily switch between DVRs. 1. Configure all DVR connections as described above in Configuring a Remote PC. 2.
Embedded DVR User Guide USING THE REMOTE SOFTWARE Setting the Time and Date The Remote Software uses the system time of the PC. If the system time is not correct, follow the steps below to change it. 1. Exit to Windows by clicking the Exit button on the Live View screen and selecting Restart in Windows Mode. 2. Open Windows Explorer. Do this by right-clicking the My Computer Icon (located on the top left hand corner of the Desktop) and select Explore. 3. Click Control Panel to open it.
Camera View The Camera status for each camera is displayed on the upper right corner of the video display area. Recording Status Special Recording Type INSTANT Camera No. and Name Recording Status Indicator The following are the different states for each camera: Recording Displayed when the camera is currently being recorded to the DVR. Motion Detection Displayed when a camera (set up for motion detection) detects motion.
Embedded DVR User Guide Screen Division Buttons The Screen Division buttons allow 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 MultiCamera 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.
Search Overview Hour/Minute Control Bar Screen Division buttons Calendar button Play Controls Audio Channels Playback Date/Time Current Date/Time Camera Select buttons Play Controls Rewind Stop Back Frame Play Forward Frame Back Frame Moves video back one frame Rewind Rewinds video Stop Stops video playback Play Plays video Forward Frame Moves video forward one frame ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 76
Embedded DVR User Guide Performing a Basic Search 1. 2. 3. 4. Select a date using the Calendar button on the Date Display. Select a time using the hour and minute control bars. Select one or more cameras. Click Play. (Video can be played forwards, backwards, or frame-by-frame.) Adjust the Brightness of an Image 1. 2. 3. Pause the video and select an image to adjust by double-clicking the desired image. (Multiple images cannot be adjusted at one time.
Save Clip The DVR can export single images in the JPG file format, save video clips in the AVI format, or output to a VCR using the svideo port. The JPG and AVI file formats are extremely common with universal computer support making them ideal formats to use. A digital signature is also attached to every JPG and AVI file exported by the DVR for use with the bundled Digital Verifier application.
Embedded DVR User Guide JPEG File • Select Mark Digital Signature. 4. Click Next. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Define the file name in the Export Name box. Define the location to save the file by using menu tree below Export Path. Click Next. A message displays to confirm that the save was successful. Click OK. The Export Wizard will display the name, location and size of the file. Click Finish. Graphic Search The Graphic Search option displays a timeline in graph format.
PTZ Overview Accessing PTZ Menus Some protocols support the ability to access the Internal PTZ Onscreen Menu. Click PTZ on the remote software Live View screen to open the graphical PTZ controller. Since every PTZ camera is different, the functions of these options can vary slightly. The DVR provides an easy way to access the cameras options. For explanations of what those options are please refer to the manual that came with the camera.
Embedded DVR User Guide Using the On-screen Compass 1. 2. 3. Click PTZ on the Live View screen. 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.
WEB VIEWER OVERVIEW The DVR allows access to the video using Microsoft® Internet Explorer® browser 6+. To log in to the DVR server from the Web Viewer, a user account must be made for the user. This ensures that only authorized users are allowed to log in. In addition, each user can be assigned different privileges that allow or deny access to different functions.
Embedded DVR User Guide Connecting to a DVR Using Web Viewer 1. 2. 3. Open Microsoft Internet Explorer. Type the IP address of the DVR into the Address bar. When attempting this for the first time you will be asked to accept an Active X installation. Click Yes. Note If you receive a message saying Internet Explorer security settings do not allow you to download Active X components then you will need to adjust the browser security settings.
Status Search The Status Search option displays a timeline in graph format. Scroll through multiple cameras and easily locate hours with recorded video. 24 Hours (0-23) AM & PM Cameras Recorded video displayed in Orange Performing a Status Search 1. 2. 3. 4. Click Search, and then click Status. Click Select Date to open the calendar and select a date. Click along the orange recorded video block to select a desired camera or time frame.
Embedded DVR User Guide Print 1. Use Search to locate the desired frame. Double-click the image. Note Only one camera can be selected at a time for this function to work. 2. 3. Click Print. The Print Options window opens. Depending on the printer being used, there may be several printing options available. Refer to the printer manual for more information. Click Print to print the selected images. Note The message “NO DEFAULT PRINTERS INSTALLED” will display if no printer is installed.
ALARM MONITOR The Alarm Monitor is used to view emergency alarms from the connected DVRs, including Video Signal Loss and Sensor alarms. Use the Filter Options to filter through the different types of alarms. After viewing event video, include a memo for future searches. Double-click an alarm entry to open the search window with the associated DVR, camera, and time related to the event already selected. Note If all Alarm Event results are not visible, click Off to turn the Filter Options off.
Embedded DVR User Guide Connecting to a DVR using Alarm Monitor 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press SETUP on the front of the EHV DVR. Go to RECORD > MOTION/EVENT CONFIGURATION > ALARM MONITOR. Set SEND TO ALARM MONITOR to ON. Define the types of alarms to send to the Alarm Monitor software (MOTION, SENSOR, MOTION+SENSOR). Enter the IP Address of the computer running the Alarm Monitor software. Note the Port setting. Note The Alarm Monitor uses one port to transfer the data through.
Add Items to Alarm Confirm List 1. Type the desired text in the box below the Alarm confirm list. Note The items in the Alarm Confirm List will be available on a list under Status Setting in the Alarm Monitor window. 2. 3. Click Add. Click OK to save changes and close the window. Filter Alarm Events 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Select one or more Status Level buttons. Select a date. Select a DVR from the Server list. Select the type of alarm event or select All Events.
Embedded DVR User Guide Search Alarm Window Video Display Play Controls Go to Next Event Alarm Event Information Go to Previous Event View Recorded Video 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Double-click an event listing to open the Search Alarm window. Use the play controls to locate the desired video frame. Select the Continue Playing check box to watch all recorded events. When not selected, playback stops at the end of the alarm event. Select the Same Camera check box to watch all events recorded by a single camera.
Export Video 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Double-click an event listing to open the Search Alarm window. Use the play controls to locate the desired video frame. Click rewind to return to the beginning or desired spot in the video. Click the stop button. Select the Export Type – JPG or AVI. Save JPG a) Select the Digital Signature Text check box to print the digital signature on the JPG file and then click Next. b) Click Save As to define the save location and then click Next. c) Click Start to save the image.
Embedded DVR User Guide DIGITAL VERIFIER OVERVIEW 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 DVR, is the Digital Signature Verification program.
APPENDIX BUTTON INDEX Enter / Exit Buttons Enter Input data, and make selections. Esc Return to the previous mode or menu, without saving. Function Buttons Setup Open the system setup menu. Search Open the Search Menu. Display Change the display mode. Display switches in the following order when the DISPLAY key is pressed successively: (Single > 4 > 9 > 16 > PiP). Backup Opens the Export menu.
Embedded DVR User Guide Directional and Playback Control Buttons PTZ Move the camera view point up. PTZ Move the camera view point to the right. Search Play recorded videos. When pressed successively, the search jumps forward in time by 30 minute increments. Search-Pause Step forward one frame. PTZ Move the camera view point up. PTZ Move the camera view point to the left. Search Play recorded videos in reverse. When pressed successively, the search jumps back in time by 30 minute increments.
Q. What is Event Recording? A. Event Recording is recording which is activated when an event (motion or alarm) occurs. Searching and Playing Video Q. How do I play back recorded video? A. For more information on this topic, see the Search section of this manual. Q. Is it possible to back up recorded video? A. Yes, for more information on this topic see the Backup section of this manual. Q. Is it possible to back up to DVD media? A. Yes, if you use an external USB connected DVD writer. Q.
