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DX8000 Operations

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DX8000 Operations and Programming OPERATIONS/PROGRAMMING DX8000 Series Digital Video Recorder Server Software Application C624M-C (5/06)
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Contents Operation and Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Welcome to the DX8000 Series DVR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 DX8000 Client Emergency Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Working in Live View Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Assigning Cameras to View Panes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Setting Up Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Displaying a Deinterlaced Image in the Search Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Index Video Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Thumbnail Video Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Understanding How Relays and Alarms React to a Power Outage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Configuring DX8000 Basic Relay and Alarm Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Configuring Basic Relay Operating Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Setting Up an ATM/POS Data Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Assigning a Data Format to an ATM/POS Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Setting Up ATM/POS Exceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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External Monitor Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Accessing the External Monitor Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Setting Up Camera Mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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List of Illustrations 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 C624M-C (5/06) Front Panel and Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 DX8000 DVR Main Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 10 Installing a USB flash drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Enabling the Deinterfacing Filter from the Export Video Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . .
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124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 C624M-C (5/06) Adding a Site with a Static IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 Adding a Site with a Dynamic IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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List of Tables A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AI AJ AK AL AM AN AO AP AQ AR AS AT AU AV AW AX AY AZ BA 12 Parts of the DX8000 Application Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 File Menu Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Operation and Programming You are reading DX8000 Series digital video recorder (DVR) documentation. The information in this documentation describes how to configure and use the DX8000 system in your security application. For a brief description of the DX8000 server and client applications, refer to Welcome to the DX8000 Series DVR on page 13. WELCOME TO THE DX8000 SERIES DVR Welcome to the DX8000 Series digital video recorder.
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Getting Started with DX8000 DVR Software This section provides information to help you get started with using the DX8000 DVR server software. You must install your DX8000 Series DVR before using this guide. In order for your system to operate properly, you must also perform the following tasks: • Read the Important Security Information for System Administrators manual and configure the DX8000 to ensure maximum DX8000 server operation security. • Change the default language (if other than English).
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STARTING AND SHUTTING DOWN THE DX8000 This section describes how to start and shut down the DX8000 and includes the following topics: • Starting the DX8000 on page 15 • Shutting Down the DX8000 on page 15 For information on logging in to the DX8000, refer to Logging In to the DX8000 Application on page 16. STARTING THE DX8000 To start the DX8000: 1. Once the system is installed, open the front panel of the DVR and press the power switch. POWER HDD USB Figure 1. Front Panel and Power Switch 2.
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Logging In to the DX8000 Application To access the features of the DX8000 Series DVR, you must log in with a valid user name and password. The DX8000 comes equipped with a built-in user account named “Guest.” Each time the unit is turned on, the Guest account is automatically activated. In addition to the Guest account, there are four other user access levels, or groups, that can be configured on the DX8000. The Guest user is granted only limited access to the system.
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EXITING TO THE WINDOWS OPERATING SYSTEM You must have Administrator user access to exit to Windows. Refer to Definition of User Access Levels on page 173 for information on users’ security levels. You must have a Windows password to exit to the Windows operating system. For information on the Windows default password, refer to the Important Security Information for System Administrators guide. To exit the DX8000 application and log into the Windows operating system: 1.
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LOGGING OUT OF A REMOTE SITE Logging out of the local or a remote DVR does not disconnect you from that system. Logging out will return you to the Guest account. To disconnect from a remote server, refer to Disconnecting from a Remote Site on page 17. You can only log out of one server at a time. If you are logged into multiple servers, you must log out of each server individually.
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Understanding the DX8000 Application Window This section describes the DX8000 application window and its operation. The application window is the central control center from where you have access to the DX8000 features and functions.
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The following figure shows the parts of the DX8000 main window. Figure 2. DX8000 DVR Main Window The following table describes the parts of the DX8000 application window. Table A. Parts of the DX8000 Application Window Item Part Description Title Bar Displays the DX8000 application title. Menu Bar Provides access to drop-down menus. Toolbar Provides access to display, setup, export, and search tools.
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Table A. Parts of the DX8000 Application Window (Continued) Item Part Description PTZ Control Panel Allows users with access rights to operate camera lens control features and to program PTZ presets, patterns, auxiliary outputs, and tours. This panel is hidden in the extended view mode. In this case, select the standard view mode to display the PTZ control panel. For information on how to select view modes, refer to Switching Between Standard and Extended Panel Views on page 26.
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DX8000 MENU BAR This section describes the DX8000 menu bar commands and includes the following topics: • File Menu on page 22 • Edit Menu on page 22 • View Menu on page 23 • Export Menu on page 24 • Favorite Menu on page 24 • Help Menu on page 24 File Menu The following table describes the DX8000 File menu commands. Table B. File Menu Commands Command Description User Log-in Opens the User Log-In dialog box for entering the user name and password to log in to the DX8000.
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View Menu The following table describes the DX8000 View menu commands. Table D. View Menu Commands Command Description OSD Opens a submenu with the following choices: • Site Name: A global setting that, when selected, displays a site’s name in the respective view pane. • Camera Name: A global setting that, when selected, displays a camera’s name in the respective view pane.
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Export Menu The following table describes the DX8000 Export menu commands. Table E. Export Menu Commands Command Description Interrupt Export Immediately concludes an export process. If the Interrupt Export command is executed before the scheduled backup time, the system will save the backed-up data up until the time the Interrupt Export command is executed. Cancel Export Immediately cancels the export process and no backed data retained.
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DX8000 TOOLBAR This section describes the DX8000 toolbar. The following table describes the DX8000 toolbar buttons. Table H. DX8000 Toolbar Buttons Button Name Live C624M-C (5/06) Description Enters the display mode and opens the DX8000 main window, where live and playback video is displayed: • Live Mode: Allows all users to view live video. • Playback Mode: Allows users with Standard User access and higher to play back recorded video.
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DISPLAYING THE DX8000 WINDOW FROM A PAGE To display the DX8000 main window from a Setup dialog page: On the DX8000 toolbar, click Live. DESCRIPTION OF OPERATING MODES The DX8000 Series DVR has four primary operating modes: Live, Playback, Search, and Setup. Each operating mode is accessed by clicking its corresponding button on the toolbar. The following table describes the DX8000 operating modes. Table I.
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The following figure illustrates how the DX8000 viewing area is structured. Figure 3. View Panes and Panel for 4-Division Display The following table describes the view pane and panel as shown in the figure above. Table J. View Panes Panel Item Description Shows a view pane for a for division display. Shows the view panel, which contains view panes. CONFIGURING VIEW PANELS The DX8000 can display up to 36 cameras simultaneously in a single panel. To select a view panel division: 1.
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• The pane and panel represent the same amount of viewing area. • In this case, there will be an additional 31 hidden panels (1 pane = 1 panel) available to cycle through. Similarly, if you select the 4-division display format: • Four panes (one camera/channel per pane) are displayed in the panel. • In this case, 7 hidden panels (four cameras/channels per panel, which equals 4 x 7 = 28 panels), remain to be displayed.
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Figure 5. View Panel Identifier The following table describes how the DX8000 view panes and panels shown in Figure 4 are organized. Table L. View Panes and Panel Item Description Indicates the panel number being viewed. Indicates how many pane are displayed per panel. Expanding and Collapsing View Pane To expand a view pane to fill the entire panel: Double-click a view pane. The view fills the entire view panel. To collapse a view pane: Double-click the expanded view pane.
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Starting an Automatic Cycle View Mode To start the automatic cycle view mode: On the DX8000 toolbar, click Cycle Views. The Cycle Views icon turns blue, indicating that the DX8000 is in the automatic cycle view mode. The system will cycle through each panel, displaying each pane for the configured cycle view dwell time. For example, if you, click , the automatic cycle view process starts.
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WORKING WITH THE SITE TREE The Site tree provides access to DX8000 resources, such as cameras, alarm inputs, and relay outputs. Objects can be selected by clicking once with the left mouse button and linked by dragging and dropping the icon into the view pane with the mouse. The Site tree information reflects the current DX8000 server configuration. The following figure shows the Site tree. Figure 6. Site tree Parts The following table describes the Site tree parts. Table M.
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Table M. Site tree Parts (Continued) Item Part Description Relay: Expands and collapses the Relay tree. Right-clicking a relay opens a shortcut menu that provides the following commands: • ON: Allows you to turn the relay on. • OFF: Allows you to turn the relay off. Remote site: Expands and collapses the remote DX8000 site.
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Manually Turning a Relay On and Off To manually turn a relay on and off: 1. Right click a relay. The shortcut menu opens. 2. Click ON or OFF to turn the relay OFF if it is on or ON if it is off. Linking Alarm Inputs to a Camera The DX8000 allows you link alarm inputs to a camera. • You can link multiple alarm inputs to a single camera. • You can also link a single alarm input to multiple cameras. The DX8000 allows you link alarms to cameras by dragging them onto individual camera view panes.
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REMOVING LINKS This section describes how to remove links and includes the following sections: • Removing a Linked Alarm Input from a Camera on page 34 • Removing a Linked Relay Output from a Camera on page 34 • Removing a Linked Relay Output from an Alarm Input on page 34 Removing a Linked Alarm Input from a Camera To unlink an alarm from a camera: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click . 2. In the Site tree, click the plus sign (+) next to the camera from which you want to remove an alarm input. 3.
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Working in Live View Mode This section describes how to use the DX8000 to view and record live video. All users can view live video from the main window. Users with Standard User access and higher can operate the on-screen PTZ controls. To view live video in the DX8000 main window: On the DX8000 toolbar, click Live.
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2. Enter the camera view name in the Name text box. 3. Click OK. The camera view is added to the favorites, and the Add to Favorites dialog box closes. 4. To view the new entry, from the DX8000 menu bar, click Favorites. The new entry appears in the Favorites list. Figure 8. Favorites Menu List ORGANIZING FAVORITES IN FOLDERS As your list of favorites grows, you can keep them organized by creating folders. You can organize your camera views by site name, user name, and so forth.
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Organizing Favorites in Folders To organize existing favorites into folders: 1. Create a favorites folder. For information about creating a favorites folder, refer to Creating a Favorites Folder on page 36. 2. From the DX8000 menu bar, click Organize Favorites. The Organize Favorites dialog box opens. A list of the current favorites and folders is displayed in the favorites area. Figure 10. Organize Favorites Dialog Box and List of Favorites and Folders 3. In the favorites area, click a favorite. 4.
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LIVE VIEW ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) The DX8000’s OSD consists of camera and site information that is superimposed on each view pane. Each display item in the OSD can be customized for both live and playback viewing. The following figure shows the Live View OSD pane. Figure 12. Live View OSD Pane The following table describes the parts of the Live View OSD pane. Table N. Parts of the Live View OSD Pane Item Part PTZ Description Indicates that the PTZ control is enabled.
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CUSTOMIZING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) Users with Guest and Power User access and higher can add and delete on-screen display items. To customize the on-screen display: 1. From the DX8000 menu bar, choose View > OSD and then select the items you want to add to or delete from the OSD. Items include • • • • • • • • • Site Name Camera Name Video Recording Audio Recording PTZ Instant Recording POS Select All (displays all items in each pane) Background Color Figure 13. DX8000 DVR OSD Menu Options 2.
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Enabling Instant Recording To enable the Instant Recording mode: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click 2. In the Setup dialog box, click . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . 3. In the Camera Settings Panel, from the Instant Recording drop-down box, select Enable. Disabling Instant Recording To disable the Instant Recording mode: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click 2. In the Setup dialog box, click . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . 3.
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The following table describes the instant recording indicators. Table O. Instant Recording Indicators Item Icon Description REC Indicates camera recording mode and status. A blinking REC indicator signifies event recording. Instant Recording • Green indicates normal recording. • Blue indicates motion recording. • Red indicates alarm recording. • Yellow indicates ATM/POS recording. Starts/stops instant recording if enabled.
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3. Place the mouse pointer in the middle of the camera’s view pane. The mouse pointer will change to a black cross when on-screen PTZ control is available. Figure 15. On-Screen PTZ Control 4. Click and hold the left mouse button, and then drag the mouse pointer in the direction you want to move the camera. The display changes to an arrow, indicating the direction of the mouse. Figure 16. On-Screen PTZ Movement 5. Release the mouse button when you have repositioned the camera to the desired location.
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ADJUSTING THE CAMERA LENS The keypad is hidden in the extended view mode. In this case, select the standard view mode to display the keypad. To switch between the standard and extended view mode: From the DX8000 menu bar, choose View > Extended View. For information on changing view modes, refer to Switching Between Standard and Extended Panel Views on page 26. To adjust camera lens features: Click the plus (+) or minus (-) button next to the zoom, focus, and iris function on the keypad. Figure 17.
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ADJUSTING THE CAMERA ZOOM To adjust camera zoom using the mouse: Rotate the mouse wheel forward to zoom in and backward to zoom out. The following figure shows how to operate the mouse to zoom in and out. You can also use keyboard shortcuts to operate the lens features of cameras such as Pelco’s Spectra III. For more information about using keyboard shortcuts, refer to Using PC Keyboard Shortcuts to Operate PTZ and Lens Functions on page 45. Figure 18.
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USING PC KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS TO OPERATE PTZ AND LENS FUNCTIONS Users with Standard User access and higher may use a PC keyboard to operate PTZ and lens functions of cameras that support such features. PTZ and lens functions can be controlled in Live mode using the keyboard. The following table describes the keyboard buttons that you use to control PTZ and lens functions. Table P.
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PTZ PRESETS A preset is a user-defined camera position using pan and tilt, zoom, and focus commands (camera’s auto focus option must be off). Only cameras that support positioning and programming using D, P, or Coaxitron protocols can use this feature. The DX8000 Series DVR can address up to 32 PTZ presets (1-32). Preset 95 is reserved for remote camera setup, and preset 99 is reserved for camera autoscan mode. The PTZ controls are hidden in the extended view mode.
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5. Using the PTZ keypad, select a number for the new preset (for example, 1). 6. Click to store the preset in the selected memory location. 7. Repeat steps 4-6 for each preset you want to program. 8. Click again to exit programming mode. Figure 20. Programming a Preset ACTIVATING A PRESET Double-digit presets can be set or activated by pressing the first digit and then the second digit sequentially.
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CLEARING A PRESET To clear a preset: 1. On the DX8000 keypad, click to enter programming mode. 2. Click the number of the preset you want to clear from the PTZ keypad. 3. Click . 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to clear multiple presets. 5. Click to exit programming mode. Figure 22. Clearing a Preset PTZ PATTERNS A pattern is a user-defined, viewable camera path with a definite beginning and end. Patterns are made up of a sequence of standard pan, tilt and lens commands.
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PROGRAMMING A PATTERN This section describes how to program a pattern. Certain PTZ devices, such as Pelco’s Spectra series domes, will display an on-screen message stating the amount of remaining memory available for pattern programming. Start Programming a Pattern To program a pattern: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click . 2. Drag a camera from the Site tree onto a view panel. 3. On the DX8000 keypad, click to enter programming mode. 4. Using the PTZ keypad, select a number for the pattern (1 to 4). 5.
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ACTIVATING A PATTERN When activated, a pattern will repeat indefinitely until it is cleared, another pattern is set, or the on-screen PTZ control is moved. To activate a pattern: 1. On the DX8000 keypad, click a pattern number (1 to 4) on the keypad. 2. Click . Figure 24. Activating a Pattern CLEARING A PATTERN To clear a pattern: 1. On the DX8000 keypad, click to enter programming mode. 2. Select a pattern number (1 to 4) on the keypad. 3. Click 4. Click 5. Click 6. Click . . again.
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ACCESSING PROGRAMMING FEATURES OF REMOTE CAMERAS You can use the PTZ function to program features of remote cameras, such as Pelco’s Spectra or Esprit®. Only cameras that support remote programming through D, P, or Coaxitron protocols can use this feature. The DX8000 allows you to navigate the remote camera menu system using any of the following: • PTZ OSD Menu controls. For information on using the PTZ OSD Menu controls, refer to Using the PTZ OSD Menu Control on page 51. • Keypad controls.
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The following table describes the parts of the PTZ OSD Menu control. Table Q. Parts of the PTZ OSD Menu Control Item Part Description Enter Provides the following actions: • Accepts the selected remote camera OSD menu choice. • Accesses menu option parameters. For example, if the cursor points to the Language option, clicking Enter accesses the list of available languages.
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4. To navigate up and down camera menu choices, do one of the following: • • Use the PTZ OSD Menu controls. Use the on-screen PTZ controls or the focus (+) and focus (-) buttons. 5. To select an option from the camera’s on-screen menu, do one of the following: • • On the PTZ OSD Menu, click Enter. On the keypad, click the iris (+) button. 6. Click the iris (-) button to cancel an option or select the Exit command. You can also use the on-screen PTZ controls with your mouse to navigate camera menus.
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SENDING AUXILIARY COMMANDS TO A DEVICE The DX8000 auxiliary feature allows you to control external equipment connected to the auxiliary outputs of Spectra domes or Esprit positioning systems. The auxiliary function is implemented through the D protocol and P protocol. In this case, the attached camera and DX8000 must be configured to communicate using one of these protocols. The Aux key selects the auxiliary mode. Buttons 1–4 select which of the camera’s auxiliary outputs to operate.
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CONFIGURING PRESET TOURS A preset tour allows a camera to move through a programmed sequence of PTZ presets. The DX8000 Series DVR can store up to four preset tours. While four tours can be programmed, only one tour can be activated at a time. A preset tour will operate continuously until another PTZ control action is performed. At least one PTZ preset must be set in order to create a preset tour. The PTZ controls are hidden in the extended view mode.
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Adding Presets to a Tour To add presets to a tour: 1. Access the Preset tour group dialog box. For information on accessing the Preset tour group dialog box, refer to Accessing a Preset Tour Group on page 55. 2. Click the check box next to one of the presets you want to add to the tour. 3. Double-click within the Dwell Time field of the preset and increase or decrease the time in seconds the camera will remain on the preset during that sequence of the tour. 4.
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Deleting Presets from a Tour To delete presets from a tour: 1. Access the Preset tour group dialog box. For information on accessing the Preset tour group dialog box, refer to Accessing a Preset Tour Group on page 55. 2. Click the check box next to one or more presets you want to delete from the preset tour group. 3. Click Delete. 4. Click Save. 5. Click Exit to return to the main screen. Figure 33.
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ACTIVATING A PRESET TOUR This section describes how to activate a preset tour. You can save a preset tour for later use without engaging the tour by not performing step 5 and continuing on to step 6 without clicking Apply. To activate a preset tour: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click 2. Click and then . to bring up the preset tour dialog box. 3. From the drop-down box, select the preset tour (1-4) you want to activate. 4. Click Save. 5. Click Apply. 6. Click Exit to return to the main screen. 7.
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USING THE KBD300A KEYBOARD The KBD300A allows you to operate certain DX8000 live view display functions and control camera PTZ operations from a keyboard rather than a mouse. When connected to the DX8000 server, the KBD300A supports two modes: the Standard mode and the Shift mode. The Shift mode is entered by pressing the Shift button and is indicated by the lighting of the shift button LED.
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KBD300A SHIFT MODE OPERATIONAL FEATURES The KBD300A Shift mode allows you to control certain DX8000 operation features in the Site tree from the keyboard. This section describes the KBD300A Shift mode features/functions. The Shift mode is effective within the DX8000 Site tree. You can move the cursor to select elements within the Site tree, expand/collapse elements, and select the display division.
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Working in Playback Mode Recorded video can be played back one channel at a time on the DX8000. Like live video, recorded video is viewed from the camera view panels on the main screen. Refer to Understanding View Panes and Panels on page 26 for information on view panels. Only users with Standard User access and higher are allowed to view recorded video.
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PLAYBACK CONTROLS Use the playback controls to start playback, control direction, and adjust speed. Click at any time to return to live view. The playback controls are hidden in the extended view mode. In this case, select the standard view mode to display the playback controls. To switch between the standard and extended view mode: From the DX8000 menu bar, choose View > Extended View. The following figure shows the DX8000 playback controls. Figure 36.
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The following figure shows the DX8000 playback speed and volume controls. Figure 37. Playback Speed and Volume Controls The following table describes the parts of the playback speed and volume controls. Table U. Parts of the Playback Speed and Volume Controls Item C624M-C (5/06) Part Description Normal Playback speed is at normal rate. Faster Playback speed is increased to a faster rate. Slower Playback speed is reduced to a slower rate.
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PLAYBACK TIMELINE The playback timeline is used to select a day and time to begin playback. The timeline includes a horizontal slider that can be moved to select playback time over a 24-hour period. Time periods containing recorded video are represented as color-coded segments of the timeline. The following figure illustrates the timeline color-coding scheme.
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PLAYING BACK VIDEO BY TIME This section describes how to play back video by time. The time is displayed in 24-hour clock format. You can select the time by moving the slider along the timeline. This section includes the following topics: • Starting Playback from a Specific Point in Time on page 65 • Understanding Instant Playback on page 65 STARTING PLAYBACK FROM A SPECIFIC POINT IN TIME To start video playback from a particular point in time: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click . 2.
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PLAYING BACK VIDEO BY EVENT Users with Standard User access and higher can search video by events, such as motion detection or alarm activation. A sensor event is identical to an alarm event. To play back video recorded during an alarm or motion event: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click . 2. From the DX8000 menu bar, choose View > Index View. The Event Type drop-down box is displayed. Figure 40. Event Type Drop-down Box 3. Select a camera by clicking it in the Site tree. 4.
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OPERATING PLAYBACK DIGITAL ZOOM Video playback can be zoomed using a control keypad or the mouse when the DX8000 is in the Playback or Search mode. In Playback mode, the on-screen PTZ feature is replaced with the mouse-activated digital zoom. Playback digital zoom is also available in Search mode. For information on the Playback mode, refer to Working in Playback Mode on page 61. For information on the Search mode, refer to Working in Search Mode on page 70.
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The following table describes the parts of the Digital Zoom control. Table W. Parts of the Digital Zoom Control Item Part Description Zoom In Allows you to magnify the entire pane. Click the Zoom In button to magnify to the next preset magnification level (x1–6). Zoom Out Allows you to reduce to the previous preset magnification. Click the Zoom Out button to reduce to the previous magnification level. Pan Left Allows you to move the magnified playback image to the left.
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. Figure 42. Zoom In Using Mouse b. To zoom out, click and drag the mouse diagonally in an upward direction to your left. Figure 43. Zoom Out Using Mouse PANNING A ZOOMED IMAGE This section describes how to use the hand tool and mouse wheel to zoom in and out. To pan a zoomed portion of video within the view panel: 1. To place the DX8000 in the Playback or Search mode, do one of the following: • • On the DX8000 toolbar, click Live. On the DX8000 toolbar, click Search. 2.
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Working in Search Mode The DX8000 Series DVR supports four video search methods: index, thumbnail, POS, and pixel. For information about the user access level required to search video data, refer to Definition of User Access Levels on page 173. To enter the Search mode: On the DX8000 toolbar, click Search.
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SEARCH WINDOW The search window facilitates access to the search capabilities of the DX8000. Available search methods include index, thumbnail, and pixel. Each search method allows users with Standard User access and higher to locate video data instantly using criteria such as time of day or changes in window pixels. As in Playback mode, digital zoom, export, and print features are available in Search mode.
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The following table describes the parts of the DX8000 window in the Search mode. Table X. Parts of the DX8000 Window in Search Mode Item Part Description Index Search Allows users to search motion and alarm events listed in the event index panel. Thumbnail Search Allows users to visually search video that has been recorded over a 24-hour period. Video is presented as a series of thumbnail images. Each thumbnail represents the first image recorded during a specified period of time.
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DISPLAYING A DEINTERLACED IMAGE IN THE SEARCH MODE If you are searching for an image that is recorded at 4CIF at a low frame rate per second, the viewed image might move or tear. The View menu’s Deinterlaced Image option is used to enhance the image during a search activity. To search video using the deinterlaced option: 1. On the menu bar, click View > Display deinterlaced image. 2. On the DX8000 toolbar, click . The DX8000 is placed in the Search mode.
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Figure 46. DX8000 DVR Index Search Screen THUMBNAIL VIDEO SEARCH Thumbnail search allows users to visually search video that has been recorded over a 24-hour period. Video is presented as a series of thumbnail images. Each thumbnail represents the first image recorded during a specified period of time. Thumbnails can be expanded and collapsed to represent hourly, 10-minute, and 1-minute intervals. To search video visually using thumbnail images: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click 2.
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Double-clicking a thumbnail image will enlarge the image and begin playback. 9. Click to return to thumbnail images. Figure 47.
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POS SEARCH The DX8000 allows a user to search any 24-hour period of recorded POS video and data. To record ATM/POS video and data, the ATM/POS devices and DX8000 must first be connected and configured as follows: • Physically connect the ATM/POS devices to the DX8000. • Set up camera-to-ATM/POS device linking. • Configure the DX8000 ATM/POS settings for each attached ATM/POS device. • Start an ATM/POS transmittal and verify that the DX8000 is receiving the ATM/POS video and data.
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UNDERSTANDING THE POS SEARCH VIEW To enter the POS Search mode: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click 2. On the Search control, click . . The POS search view is displayed. The following figure shows the parts of the POS search view. Figure 48.
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The following table describes the parts of the POS search view. Table Y. Parts of the POS Search View Item Part Description Date Date range for which to search the video and data. Time Time range based on a 24-hour time period for searching POS events. Transaction Information Allows POS search by transaction information options as follows: Data Information • Device Name: The ATM/POS device linked to a specific camera.
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Table Y. Parts of the POS Search View (Continued) Item Part Description POS Search Table Lists the data discovered in response to the POS options selected for the transaction and data information. • Channel Number: From 1–16. • Device Name: By default, ATM/POS01 to ATM/POS16. The device name can be changed. • Transaction Number: Number assigned by the ATM/POS device to the transaction data. • Date/Time: Date and time transaction is recorded.
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SEARCHING AND DISPLAYING POS DATA BY DEVICE NAME You can perform a general search for POS transaction data record for a particular ATM/POS device and its associated camera. Use the date and time, and ATM/POS device name as the search criteria. The search results contain all POS transactions recorded for that device according to the specified date and time. Searching POS Data by Device Name To search POS transaction data by ATM/POS device name: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click 2.
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Displaying POS Data Discovered by Device Name To display a POS transaction and its associated video: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click 2. On the Search control, click . . The POS search view is displayed. 3. Perform a POS search by device name. For information about performing a search by ATM/POS device name, refer to Searching POS Data by Device Name on page 80. 4. In the POS Search Table, click a transaction. The transaction data is displayed in the Data window. 5. On the playback control, click Play.
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SEARCHING BY POS TRANSACTION NUMBER The DX8000 allows you to search for a POS event by transaction number. In this case, you must specify the channel, date, and a time window in which the transaction is recorded. To search for an POS event by transaction number: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click 2. On the Search control, click . . The POS search view is displayed. 3. To select a device name, do one of the following: • In the DX8000 Site tree, click a camera that is linked to an ATM/POS device.
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SEARCHING FOR ALL TRANSACTIONS WITH EXCEPTIONS The DX8000 allows you to search for transactions that meet conditions defined by one or more exceptions. In this case, you must configure your search criteria based on the following: • Channel: Camera that captured the video and is linked to the ATM/POS device that produced the transaction data. • Date/time: Date and time window within which the transactions were recorded.
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SEARCHING FOR TRANSACTIONS THAT SATISFY SPECIFIC EXCEPTIONS The DX8000 allows you to search for and display ATM/POS transactions that meet conditions as defined by one or more exceptions. You can use specific exception codes to define the search criteria. To use an exception to search transaction data, the exception must be created first, before recording the transaction data.
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SEARCHING FOR TRANSACTIONS BY LINE ITEM The DX8000 allows you to search for and display ATM/POS transactions that contain a unique line item. Use the asterisk (*) as a wildcard character to substitute for zero or more characters. The search criteria is based on the following: • Channel: Camera that captured the video and is linked to the ATM/POS device that produced the transaction data. • Date/time: Date and time window within which the transaction(s) were recorded.
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3b 5a 5b Figure 54. Transactions that Contain a Unique Line Item SEARCHING FOR TRANSACTIONS BY ACTION CODE The DX8000 allows you to search for and display ATM/POS transactions by action code. To use an action code to search transaction data, the action code must be created first, before recording the transaction data. If the transaction data is recorded before the action code is defined, the action code will not find the data structure within the transaction data.
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6. Click Start Search. If the device name/channel, date, and time are valid, transactions containing the line item are displayed in the POS Search Table. 7. In the POS Search Table, click a transaction. The transaction data is displayed in the Data window. 3b 5a 5b Figure 55. Searching Transactions by Action Code PIXEL VIDEO SEARCH The DX8000 allows a user to search any 24-hour period of recorded video automatically for changes in screen pixels.
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5. Select the start and end times to define your search range. 6. Using your mouse, highlight areas on the grid that you want to search for pixel changes. • • Hold down the left mouse button and drag to select areas. Hold down the right mouse button and drag to clear areas. 7. Adjust the pixel sensitivity threshold. Moving the slider to the left decreases sensitivity and moving it to the right increases sensitivity.) 8. Click Start and then wait for the progress line on the status bar to return to Ready.
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VIEWING A VIDEO THUMBNAIL After the search has been completed, a series of thumbnails appear on the screen below the search grid. Each thumbnail contains the first image of recorded video for the listed time period. • Double-clicking a thumbnail will cause it to begin playing. • Click and to move backwards and forwards through thumbnails. To view a video thumbnail: 1. Click a thumbnail. The thumbnail’s search parameters (date and time) are displayed below the search grid.
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WORKING WITH SPECIAL VIEW AND SEARCH METHODS The DX8000 allows you to do the following: • View video in the deinterlaced mode. • View live and playback video simultaneously. • View and search backed-up video. You must use the DX8000 Client application to view and search backed-up video. For more information, refer to the DX8000 Client Application Manual.
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Exporting Video Power Users and Administrators can export sections of prerecorded video to magnetic or optical media. The DX8000 must be in the Playback or Search mode to export video. You cannot access Export in Live mode. To export video or still images to a CD-R/RW or DVD-R/RW, you must have Nero® Express CD burning software version 6.3.1.25 installed on the DX8000 DVR.
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CREATING BOOKMARKS To select a region to export: 1. Make sure the DVR is in Playback or Search mode by clicking 2. Click or . if you are in Live mode, or proceed to step 3 if you are in Search mode. 3. Select a camera from the Site tree. 4. Locate the timeline slider at the beginning of the range you want to bookmark. You can use the drop-down box and spinner buttons above the timeline to locate a bookmark. 5. Click . A red bookmark flag appears on the timeline. Figure 59.
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Clearing All Bookmarks To clear all bookmarks: Click Remove All Bookmarks. INSERTING AND REMOVING A USB FLASH DRIVE The DX8000 supports both USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 flash drives. To ensure data is not lost or corrupted when exporting data to a USB flash drive, follow the steps listed in Removing a USB Flash Drive on page 93.
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ENABLING THE DEINTERLACING FILTER Images recorded at 4CIF at a low frame rate per second might move or tear. The DX8000 provides a global option for enabling deinterlacing filtering to enhance the exported image for 4CIF recorded channels. In this case, the exported image is converted to 2CIF resolution. This setting is effective for all channels, and cannot be set for enabling individual channels.
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Figure 63. Export Video Dialog Box DISCONNECTING A NETWORK DRIVE To disconnect a network drive: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click 2. Click . The DX8000 is in the Search mode. . The Export Video dialog box opens. 3. Click Disconnect NetDrv. The Disconnect Network Drive dialog box opens. 4. Select the network drive that you want to disconnect. 5. Click OK. The drive is disconnected and removed from the Export Video dialog box Device area.
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5. Select the check box of the desired device. If you choose a remote device, select the drive and folder path where you would like to store the exported file. You can also click the Browse button to access the file system for the appropriate folder. If your DX8000 is connected to a network that supports shared folders and drives, you can map a network drive from within the Export Video dialog box. For more information, refer to Mapping and Disconnecting a Network Drive on page 94.
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CHANGING A BOOKMARKED TIME RANGE To change a bookmarked time range or create a new time range to be exported: 1. Select the desired row in the Time Range table. 2. Double-click the Start Day field, and then use the spinner buttons to set the start date for the export. The start days and times cannot be set later than end days and times. 3. Double-click the Start Time field, and then use the spinner buttons to set the start time for the export. 4.
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10.0.1.14 Figure 67. Renaming Export Time Ranges SELECTING THE EXPORT FORMAT The DX8000 allows you to select the export format. The following table shows the available export formats. • Native format: When exporting video in the native format, the DX8000 embeds a digital watermark in the video stream for the purpose of authentication. Watermarking ensures that an image has not been edited or damaged after it has been recorded.
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EXPORTING A SEQUENCE OF STILL IMAGES Still image formats export the first frame of a bookmarked region and then a single frame for each time interval until the number of images specified has been exported. For example, consider exporting a six-hour bookmarked region of video with an image count of 100 and a time interval of 3 seconds. The resulting export will include the first frame of the bookmarked region followed by 99 additional images taken at 3-second intervals.
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Figure 69. Real Time Versus Non-Real Time Export To finalize the export process: 1. Make sure that the export media selected is inserted in the drive unit and that the drive is ready. 2. In the Time Range table, click selection box for each backed-up video time range you want to export. 3. In the Export Format section, do the following: a. Click the Audio Record check box to include recorded audio. b. Click the Real Time check box to export video using standard clock time. 4.
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Printing Images The printing feature of the DX8000 produces a hard copy of the current on-screen image. A Windows-compatible printer must be installed to take advantage of the DX8000’s print feature. For information on installing a printer, refer to the installation manual that came with your unit. The DVR must be placed in Playback or Search mode to use the print feature. Playback is paused once the print button is pressed. To print an image displayed in a pane: 1. Click or . 2.
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Setting Up the DX8000 Only a single user with Administrator or Power User access is allowed to access a DX8000’s Setup mode box at one time. When connected to a network supporting multiple DVRs and/or clients, users with Administrator access override and block Power Users. If two users with the same access level attempt to enter Setup mode simultaneously, the DX8000 will allow access to setup features on a first-come, first-served basis. Unavailable setup options will be grayed-out.
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UNDERSTANDING THE SETUP DIALOG BOX The Setup dialog box opens in the DX8000 view panel to the default Camera page. Excluding the video visible through the Camera page Motion Zone window, you do not see video from any of the other setup pages. You must exit the Setup dialog box to access the DX8000 functions in the main window. The following figure shows the parts of the Setup dialog box. Figure 70.
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The following table describes the parts of the Setup dialog box. Table AC. Parts of the DX8000 Setup Dialog Box Item Button 104 Part Description Camera Click the Camera icon to configure cameras. Available options are PTZ functions, motion detection, picture adjustment, audio, and video loss detection settings. Linking Click the Linking icon to configure relays and alarms, associate relays and alarms with cameras, link relays to alarms, and link cameras to other cameras.
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CAMERA SETUP Depending on your system’s current configuration, up to 16 video cameras can be connected to a single DX8000. The following section illustrates basic camera configuration. You must be logged in as an Administrator or Power User to configure cameras.
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g. Set the selected camera address as follows: (1) In the Dip Switch Address drop-down box, select an address from the available addresses. If the selected camera’s protocol is set to NO PTZ or PELCO-C, then the DIP Switch Address drop-down box is unavailable. In this case, the camera’s dip switch setting cannot be set using software. This option is available for cameras and protocols that support software-configurable addresses. Only one address can be assigned to any one camera.
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MOTION DETECTION SETUP Up to five motion detection profiles can be defined for each camera. When the DX8000 is scheduled to record motion detection, motion sensed in the selected zone will result in video data being recorded for that channel. Motion detection can also be used to trigger relays, PTZ presets, and recording on multiple cameras. Refer to Schedule Setup on page 122 and Link Setup on page 111 for more information. To define motion detection profiles for the selected camera: 1.
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AUDIO SETUP The DX8000 audio feature allows you to configure individual camera channels to listen to and record live audio. You can monitor live audio at a local server or listen to live audio from a remote DX8000 server or client system. You can play back audio recorded by a camera channel. To use the DX8000’s audio features, the optional DX8000-AUD audio card must be installed.
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LISTENING TO LIVE AUDIO The DX8000 audio feature allows you to listen to live audio at a local server or listen to live audio from a remote DX8000 server or client system. For information about setting up the DX8000 server to record and listen to live audio, refer to Audio Setup on page 108.
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CONFIGURING VIDEO LOSS DETECTION You can configure the DX8000 to monitor each camera for the following events: • Loss of synchronization: This event occurs if the data cable between the camera and DX8000 is disconnected (cable is cut or unplugged) or the camera looses power. • Low level of video: This event occurs if the DX8000 detects a low level of video signal from the camera: – The available light source for the camera (indoor/outdoor lightly) is greatly diminished.
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APPLYING SETTINGS TO ALL CAMERAS If you want to keep the changes you made to options and parameters on the Camera page, you must click Apply. If you attempt to leave the Camera page, the system will display a message box, prompting you to apply, not apply, or cancel the changes. To apply camera configuration options to all attached cameras: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click . The Setup dialog opens to the Camera page. 2. Perform the camera configuration. 3.
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Configuring Basic Relay Operating Properties To configure basic relay operating properties: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click 2. Click . The Setup dialog opens to the Camera page. . to display the Link page. 3. In the Relay Settings section, do the following: a. In the Relay Channel drop-down box, select the relay you want to configure. b. In the Relay Name text box, enter an optional new name for the relay. Relay names can be up to 32 characters long and can include spaces and special characters.
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3b 3a 3c Figure 75. Relay and Alarm Settings Page: Alarm Settings Section LINKING RELAY OUTPUTS TO EXTERNAL EVENTS This section describes how to link relay outputs to external events, such as motion, alarm, ATM/POS, and video loss events.
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Linking Relay Outputs to Alarm Events To set relay outputs to activate in response to an alarm event: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click 2. Click . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . 3. Click the Event-Relay Link Settings tab. 4. In the Alarm Link Settings section, do the following: a. Select an alarm channel from the Alarm Channel drop-down box. b. Click the button for each relay you want to link to the selected alarm.
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Linking Relay Outputs to Video Loss Events To set relay outputs to activate in response to a video loss event: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click 2. Click . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . 3. Click the Event-Relay Link Settings tab. 4. In the Video-Loss Link Settings section, do the following: a. Select a camera from the Video-Loss Channel drop-down box. b. Click the button for each relay you want to link to the selected Video-Loss Channel. 5. Click Apply. 4a 4b Figure 79.
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Linking Cameras to Record in Response to Motion Events To link multiple cameras to record in response to motion detection events: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click 2. Click . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . The Linking page is displayed. 3. Click the Event-Recording Link Settings tab. 4. In the Motion Record Link Settings section, do the following: a. Select a camera from the Motion Source Camera drop-down box. b.
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Linking Cameras to Record in Response to ATM/POS Events To link multiple cameras to record in response to an ATM/POS event: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click 2. Click . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . The Linking page is displayed. 3. Click the Event-Recording Link Settings tab. 4. In the ATM/POS Record Link Settings section, do the following: a. Select an ATM/POS address from the ATM/POS address drop-down box. b.
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LINKING PTZ PRESETS AND PATTERNS TO EXTERNAL EVENTS The DX8000 can be configured in such a way that motion, alarms, ATM/POS transactions, and video loss events detected by one camera will result in the repositioning of another. Similarly, alarm inputs can be set to trigger camera-positioning presets. Only a single preset or pattern can be linked to a camera.
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Linking PTZ Presets and Patterns to Alarm Events To link an alarm input to a camera so that activation of the alarm results in a repositioning of that camera: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click 2. Click . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . The Linking page is displayed. 3. Click the Event-PTZ Link Settings tab. 4. In the Alarm Record Link Settings section, do the following: a. Select an alarm from the Alarm Channel drop-down box. b.
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Linking Presets and Patterns to ATM/POS Events To link an ATM/POS input to a camera so that the detected ATM/POS event results in a repositioning of that camera: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click 2. Click . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . The Linking page is displayed. 3. Click the Event-PTZ Link Settings tab. 4. In the ATM/POS Link Settings section, do the following: a. Select an ATM/POS address from the ATM/POS Address drop-down box. b.
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Linking Presets and Patterns to Video Loss Events To link a video loss event to a camera so that the detected video loss event results in a repositioning of that camera: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click 2. Click . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . The Linking page is displayed. 3. Click the Event-PTZ Link Settings tab. 4. In the Video-Loss Link Settings section, do the following: a. Select a camera channel from the Video-Loss Channel drop-down box. b.
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SCHEDULE SETUP The DX8000 provides extensive scheduling capabilities. Flexible recording schedules can be established for daily, weekday, weekend, or individual day recording. Recording time can be broken up into increments of one-half hour, and each increment can be scheduled to record continuously or in response to an alarm, motion, or ATM/POS event. Users with Power User access and higher can create recording schedules.
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The following table describes the parts of the Schedule page. Table AD. Parts of the Schedule Page Item Part Description Schedule Type Drop-down Box Selects the type of schedule.
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SETTING UP THE CAMERA RECORDING MODE The DX8000 allows you to schedule each camera to record in a single or multiple modes across a 24-hour timeline. Users with Power User access or higher can schedule video recording for one or more cameras. Use the Record Mode section near the bottom of the Schedule page to configure the recording mode for each camera.
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Clearing a Scheduled Recording The DX8000 Schedule feature allows you to do the following: • For one or multiple channels, clear scheduled recording times for a specific record mode at the same time. You can select one channel or you can drag and select a group of channels. For example, you can drag and select the recording times for channel 1, 2, 3, 4...16. However, the system does not allow you to select random channels from the list. For example, you are not allowed to select channel 1, 2, and 4.
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Clearing Recording Times for All Record Modes To clear the scheduled recording times for all record modes: 1. From the DX8000 toolbar, click 2. Click . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . The Schedule page is displayed. 3. Click a record mode check box to deselect the record mode. No record mode is selected. 4. Right-click and drag to highlight the time periods and channels that you want to clear recording times. 5. Release the right mouse button. The highlighted recording times are cleared.
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Scheduling Individual Days Using the Year View To schedule individual days using the Year View: 1. From the DX8000 toolbar, click 2. Click . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . The Schedule page is displayed. 3. Click the Year View tab. The Year View page is displayed. 4. Click the day you want to schedule. Figure 92. Calendar Date Selection 5. Using your mouse, select the recording modes and times for each channel you want to schedule.
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CREATING MONTHLY OR MULTIPLE-DAY RECORDING SCHEDULES Unlike schedules set in the Year View, Month View schedules are recurrent. Schedules can be set for subsequent weekdays, weekends, every day, or a single day. This section describes how to create a monthly or multiple-day schedule and includes the following topics: • Creating Multiple-Day Schedules on page 128 • Creating Single-Day Schedules on page 129 Creating Multiple-Day Schedules To create a recording schedule to recur indefinitely: 1.
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Creating Single-Day Schedules This section describes how to create a single-day schedule and includes the following topics: • Working with Single-Day Schedules on page 129 • Copying and Applying Schedule Attributes on page 130 Working with Single-Day Schedules Custom Mode schedules are defined for single days only. A custom-scheduled day can be set to recur on the same day of every month or the same day every year. To set the DVR to record on a specific day: 1. From the DX8000 toolbar, click 2. Click .
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Figure 95. Month View Page: Single-Day Schedule Copying and Applying Schedule Attributes To copy the schedule attributes of one day and apply them to a different day: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click 2. Click . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . The Schedule page is displayed. 3. Right-click the calendar day you want to copy. 4. Select Copy from the quick-menu. Figure 96. Month View Calendar Quick-Menu 5.
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EDITING SCHEDULES This section describes how to edit a schedule to change its profile or delete a schedule and includes the following topics: • Changing an Existing Schedule Profile on page 131 • Deleting an Existing Schedule Profile on page 132 Changing an Existing Schedule Profile To change a profile: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click 2. Click . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . The Schedule page is displayed. 3. Click the Month View tab if it is not currently selected. 4.
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Deleting an Existing Schedule Profile To delete a schedule profile: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click 2. Click . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . The Schedule page is displayed. 3. Click the Month View tab if it is not currently selected. 4. In the drop-down box, select the type of schedule you want to change. Options are as follows: • • • • All days Weekdays Weekends Custom Mode 5. In the drop-down box, select a profile that is different from the one you want to delete.
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WORKING WITH CUSTOM CAMERA SETTINGS This section describes how to configure customized camera settings and includes the following topics: • Configuring Custom Camera Settings on page 133 • Examples of Custom Camera Settings on page 134 Configuring Custom Camera Settings Each camera can be configured with custom recording settings. To customize camera settings for normal, motion, alarm, or ATM/POS recording: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click 2. Click . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. .
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Examples of Custom Camera Settings The DX8000 allows you configure customized camera settings for following recording modes: • Normal • Motion • Alarm • ATM/POS The following figure shows camera settings for the supported modes. Normal Motion Alarm ATM/POS Figure 100. Examples of Custom Camera Settings The following table describes the settings for the supported modes. Table AF.
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CONFIGURING THE FRAME RATE The DX8000 can record at frame rates up to 480 images per second (ips) by National Television System Committee (NTSC) standards and 400 ips by Phase Alternating Line (PAL) standards. This total frame rate capacity is distributed among eight or sixteen cameras, depending on the configuration of your unit. Resolution and frame rate values can be assigned evenly among all cameras or can be configured independently for individual cameras.
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Figure 101. Frame Rate Configuration Dialog Box Setting the Advanced Frame Rate Both resolution and frame rate settings can be adjusted using the Advanced Frame Rate dialog box. Access the Frame Rate Configuration dialog box to set the advance frame rate. For information on accessing the Frame Rate Configuration dialog box, refer to Accessing the Frame Rate Configuration Dialog Box on page 135. To set recording resolution and frame rates for each channel: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click 2.
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6. Using the Maximum Frame Rate Settings sliders, set the maximum frame rate for each resolution. Setting the maximum frame rate for a resolution will impose a limit on how high frame rates can be set on individual channels using that resolution. In certain cases, setting a lower maximum frame rate for a particular resolution may free up resources to be used by channels set at another resolution.
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Understanding the DX8000 Frame Rate Calculations The DX8000 uses a complex algorithm to calculate the amount of recording resources available for each channel. This calculation takes into account factors such the number of enabled cameras, whether uniform or mixed resolution values are used, recording type (continuous, alarm, or motion), and the frame rate settings of enabled channels.
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Configuring Advanced Motion-Activated Relay Output To configure a motion relay output: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click 2. In the Setup dialog box, click . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . The Schedule page is displayed. 3. Click the Configure Relays button. The Configure Relays dialog box opens. 4. Click the Motion tab. 5. Configure each relay that is linked to a camera: a. Click the drop-down box to select a relay. b.
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Configuring Advanced Alarm-Activated Relay Output To configure an alarm relay output: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click 2. In the Setup dialog box, click . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . The Schedule page is displayed. 3. Click the Configure Relays button. The Configure Relays dialog box opens. 4. Click the Alarm tab if it is not already selected. 5. Configure each relay that is linked to an alarm: a. Click the drop-down box to select a relay. b.
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Configuring Advanced ATM/POS-Activated Relay Output To configure an ATM/POS-activated relay output: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. 2. In the Setup dialog box, click . The Schedule page is displayed. 3. Click the Configure Relays button. The Configure Relays dialog box opens. 4. Click the ATM/POS tab if it is not already selected. 5. Configure each relay that is linked to an ATM/POS: a. Click the drop-down box to select a relay. b.
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Configuring Advanced Video Loss-Activated Relay Output To configure an advanced video loss-activated relay output: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click 2. In the Setup dialog box, click . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . The Schedule page is displayed. 3. Click the Configure Relays button. The Configure Relays dialog box opens. 4. Click the Video Loss tab if it is not already selected. 5. Configure each relay that is linked to an alarm: a. Click the drop-down box to select a relay. b.
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SETTING UP NETWORK PROPERTIES The DX8000 networking capability allows you to network up to five DX8000 together.
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Figure 108. Network Setup Page Setting Up DHCP Your network must support DHCP and an active DCHP server must be present for dynamic addressing to work. If you select DHCP and your network does not include an active DHCP server, the IP address settings will default to addresses in the 169.254.x.x range. Consult your network administrator for more information. Access the Network page to set up the DHCP options.
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SETTING UP TCP/IP AND BANDWIDTH THROTTLE The DX8000 uses the TCP/IP networking protocol to communicate over LAN and WAN networks. TCP/IP uses logical network ports to organize data transmissions and to ensure that data packets are delivered to the proper application. For example, e-mail is traditionally delivered through TCP/IP port 25 and web pages through port 80. The following table describes the ports assigned to direct video and control information into and out of the DX8000.
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ACCESSING NETWORK INFORMATION Access the Network page to view DX8000 network settings. For information on accessing the Network page, refer to Setting Up DX8000 Network Access on page 143. To access network information, such as IP and default gateway addresses: 1. In the Network page, click Network Information. The IP Configuration information box appears. 2. Click OK to return to the Network page. Figure 109.
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SETTING UP PORT AND DEVICE COMMUNICATION PROPERTIES The system must be powered on and you must be logged in as a Power User or Administrator to configure communication port settings. Refer to the instructions that came with your peripheral device for correct settings.
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The following table describes the parts of the DX8000 application window. Table AN. Parts of the DX8000 Application Window Item Part Description Port Communications port drop-down box, where you select the port for connecting a device to the DX8000. The available choices are as follows: • COM1: Uses RS-232 serial data standard. • COM2: Uses RS-232 serial data standard. • Port 1 to 4: Uses either RS-422 or RS-485 serial data standard.
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Table AO. DX8000 Ports and Serial Data Communication Standards (Continued) Serial Data Standard Supported Port RS-232 RS-422 RS-485 3 4 SETTING UP ATM/POS DEVICE COMMUNICATION PORTS The DX8000 allows you to use both the COM1 and COM2 (RS-232) port and Port 1 to Port 4 (RS-422/RS-485) to connect ATM/POS devices. Typically, Port 1 to Port 4 are used to connect the KBD300A and dome devices.
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5. Click Apply. Setting Up RS-422/RS-485 Communication Port Properties The DX8000 interfaces with the KBD300A, ATM/POS, and third-party dome devices using Port 1 to Port 4. All ports are compatible with both RS-422 or RS-485 serial data communication standard. This topic describes how to connect a device to the DX8000 using Port 1 to Port 4. Access the Network page to configure Port 1 to Port 4 communication properties.
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7. Set up the ATM/POS device data format. For information on setting up the ATM/POS device data format, refer to Setting Up an ATM/POS Data Format on page 151. Setting Up an ATM/POS Data Format The DX8000 allows you to create a data format for each ATM/POS device. You can assign a unique name to each data format. The data format values determine how data from ATMs or POS terminals is interpreted.
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Table AQ. Parts of the Data Format Page Item Command Description Data Format Name Text box where a specific name for the data format template is created. Transaction Format Includes the following options: • Monetary Format Time Format Character Format Transaction Number: Allows a transaction symbol to be entered. • Transaction Start: Selects the control character for indicating the start of a transmission.
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Using Custom Device Filters The DX8000 allows you to use a custom device filter to remove unwanted characters from the data input port. These characters may be printer commands or some other type of device control/overhead. Each entered line of text in the Custom Device Filter table defines a separate character filter. A filter can be a combination of exact characters to match, character ranges to match, and character counts. Incoming characters matching any of the character filters will be discarded.
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3. Click the Data Format tab. The Data Format List page is displayed. 4. In the Data Format List, highlight the name of a data format. 5. Click Delete. A DX8000 message box is displayed prompting to confirm deletion of the data format. 6. Do one of the following: • • To delete the data format, click Yes. To not accept the deletion, click No or Cancel. Assigning a Data Format to an ATM/POS Device After you have created a data format, you can assign it to a specific ATM/POS device.
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Setting Up ATM/POS Exceptions An exception is a predefined transaction filter used to detect a specific data structure within the ATM/POS transaction data. Exceptions are configured on the Advanced page. To use an exception to search transaction data, the exception must be create first, before recording the transaction data. If the transaction data is recorded before the exception filter is defined, the exception filter will not find the data structure within the transaction data.
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Creating an ATM/POS Exception To create an ATM/POS exception: 1. In the Network page, click the Port/Device tab. The Port/Device page is displayed. 2. In the device drop-down box, select an ATM/POS device. 3. In the Communication Port Configuration section, click Configure. The Device Configuration page is displayed. 4. Click the Advanced tab. For information about the Advanced page, refer to Setting Up ATM/POS Exceptions on page 155. 5. In the ATM/POS Name drop-down box, select an ATM/POS device.
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7. In the Exceptions dialog box, do the following: a. In the Exception Name text box, enter a name or description for the exception (up to 20 characters). b. In the Line Item text box, enter the name of the line item (up to 20 characters). The line item entry is case-sensitive. In this case, if the transaction is displayed as all capital letters, then the line item entry must be in all capital letters. The DVR will search for this entry anywhere in the transaction.
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Deleting an ATM/POS Exception To delete an ATM/POS exception: 1. In the Network page, click the Port/Device tab. The Port/Device page is displayed. 2. In the Communication Port Configuration section, click Configure. The Device Configuration dialog box is displayed. 3. Click the Advanced tab. For information on the Advanced page, refer to Setting Up ATM/POS Exceptions on page 155. 4. In the Exception Table, select an exception. 5. Click Delete. The DX8000 message box is displayed. 6.
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5. Do the following: a. Verify that transaction data is displayed in the ATM/POS Raw Data View area. b. Verify that transaction data (as interpreted by the DX8000) is displayed in the Result Box. 5a 5b Figure 116. Verifying the ATM/POS Communication Connection Recording ATM/POS Events To record ATM/POS events: 1. Set up the ATM/POS device communication port. In summary, do the following: a. Assign the ATM/POS device to a COM port and set up COM port properties.
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3. In the DX8000 application window, do the following: a. Assign a camera to a view pane. b. Assign the ATM/POS device to the camera designated to record ATM/POS events. 4. Verify the following: a. The POS record indicator is yellow and flashing. b. The ATM/POS record symbol flashes blue during an ATM/POS event. c. The ATM/POS events are displayed yellow in the timeline. 4a 3b 3a 4b 4c Figure 117.
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Configuring KBD300A Communication Settings This section describes how to configure the KBD300A communication settings. The KBD300A is interfaced to the DX8000 using Port 1–4. These ports support connectivity to the DX8000 using the RS-422 data communication standard. A user-supplied RJ-45 cable is required. For information about using the KBD300A, refer to Using the KBD300A Keyboard on page 59. To configure the KBD300A communication settings: 1. Connect the KBD300A to the DX8000 to a RS-422 RJ-45 port. 2.
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KBD300A Shift Mode Operational Features The following table describes the KBD300A Shift Mode operational features. Table AV. KBD300A Shift Mode Operational Features Control Action Joystick Activity within the DX8000 Site tree: • Up/Down direction: Moves the cursor vertically through each element in the Site tree. An element is a DX8000 site, camera within each DX8000 site, or alam, ATM/POS, or relay within each DX8000 site.
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DATA BACKUP SETUP Video data recorded on the DX8000 can be backed up to a variety of media. The backup process involves selecting a specific time range to be archived and the type of media to be used for the backup. The primary difference between backing up and exporting video is that backup archives all channels for a specific time period while export only archives selected channels. Following the directions below, Power User and Administrators can set up and perform backups.
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The following table describes the parts of the Backup schedule page. Table AW. Parts of the Backup Schedule Page Item Part Description Backup schedule table Describes the configured backup schedule details. Backup schedule buttons Waiting backup information Waiting backup information control buttons Running backup information • Name: Type of backup schedule: Daily or Weekly.
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ADDING A BACKUP SCHEDULE The DX8000 allows you to configure the start time and time range for backing up data. The backup schedule can be configured to run on a daily basis at a set time and for a specified time range that applies to every day. Or you can set up the backup schedule(s) to run at selected days of the week. In this case, selecting a weekly backup schedule allows you to customize the start time and time range for each selected day of the week.
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6. (Optional) In the Device Selection section, to map a network drive for backup, do one of the following: a. Click the “Map a network drive” button to map a network drive. The Windows Map Network Drive dialog box opens. For more information about mapping a network drive, refer to Mapping a Network Device on page 169. (1) Specify the drive letter for the connection and the folder that you want to connect to. (2) Click Finish.
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DELETING AN EXISTING BACKUP SCHEDULE To delete an existing schedule: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click 2. Click . The DX8000 setup screen is displayed. . The backup configuration screen is displayed. 3. In the “Backup schedule” table, click the backup schedule you want to delete. 4. Click Delete. 5. Click Apply. INITIATING AN INSTANT BACKUP SCHEDULE The DX8000 allows you to perform an instant backup routine. The DX8000 displays different time setting options when you select instant backup.
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3b 4b 4a Figure 121. Instant Record Backup Now Dialog Box MAPPING A NETWORK DEVICE You can back up video to a network drive. The DX8000 allows you to map to or disconnect from a network drive. You need to know what letters are already assigned to drives and the path to the folder you want to map to. To map a network drive: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click 2. Click . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . The backup configuration screen opens. 3. Click the Add or Instant Backup button.
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SELECTING A BACKUP MEDIA DEVICE You can back up video to a local or remote networked device. Depending on your system configuration, backup devices may include an optical drive, such as a CD-R or a DVD-R; an external drive; or a network drive. The DX8000 does not support exporting or backing up to CD-RW and DVDRW disks, but it does support exporting or backing up to CD-R and DVD-R disks. To select the type of backup device you want to use: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click 2. Click .
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USER SETUP The User page allows an Administrator (Admin) to add, delete, and change the properties of users. The Admin has full permission of the DX8000. Users are subdivided into groups and each group is granted a particular level of access. The Admin is the only one who can change the permission for all lower-level users. A lower level user cannot have more permission than a higher level user.
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The following table describes the parts of the User page. Table AX. Parts of the User Page Item Part Description User name table Lists the authorized users. User buttons Allows you to do the following: User Groups • Add: Opens the Add New User dialog box, where you create a new user account. • Remove: Deletes the selected user. • Properties: Opens the Properties dialog box, where you view and modify user details.
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BUILT-IN USER ACCOUNTS There are two built-in user accounts that come preconfigured on the DX8000, and they cannot be deleted or changed. • Guest: The Guest account provides limited access to the system. The Guest user can view live video but cannot play back recorded video or access system configuration functions. The Guest account automatically becomes active when the system is first started and each time a user logs out.
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DEFINITION OF CAMERA SECURITY ACCESS Users are limited by the Admin to the cameras they are allowed to view. Access to a camera is determined by its security designation. The Admin can configure access rights to any user group for any of the following functions: • Camera security • View live video • Operate PTZ • Playback video • Set PTZ • Access Export menu Only users with High Security access can view cameras designated as High Security.
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5. Click Next. The user access level options for the New User dialog box are displayed. 6. Select the user’s access level: Restricted, Standard, or Power. 7. Click Finish. 8. Click Apply. 4a 4b 4c 4d 4e Figure 123. Add New User Dialog Box MODIFYING USER PROPERTIES Follow the steps below to change user attributes, such as user name and group affiliation. Users with Administrator or Power User access can change name and description properties of lower-level users.
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To change a user’s password: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click 2. Click . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . The User page is displayed. 3. Click a user name in the main user list. 4. Click Set Password. The Set Password dialog box opens. 5. Enter a new password in the “New password” field. 6. Retype the password again in the “Confirm new password” field. 7. Click Apply in the Set Password dialog box. 8. Click Apply in the User Setup screen.
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ASSIGNING AUTOMATIC LOGIN PERMISSION TO A USER The DX8000 allows one user to be able to automatically log in to the DX8000 application. The administrator must assign automatic login permission to the user. Once automatic login permission is assigned to the user, the user will be automatically logged in to the DX8000 application. In this case, the assigned user does not have to enter the user name and password.
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6. If necessary, do the following: a. Enter a new base port number (9002 is the default). Unless there is a conflict on your network, you should not change port numbers from their default values. Make sure any changes to port numbers are made consistently across all DX8000 servers and clients on a network. Client and server ports must be identical. b. Enter a new upgrade port number (9003 is the default). c. Enter a new information port number (9003 is the default). d. Click Add.
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Adding a Site with a Dynamic IP Address An Administrator level user can connect DX8000s together even when the exact IP address of a remote DVR is not known. To add a site successfully, the following must be established: • Each DVR must be attached to the same TCP/IP subnet or LAN. • The first three octets of the IP address of the DVR host or subnet must be known. • The range of addresses used in the last octet of the DVR host or subnet must be known.
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FINDING ACTIVE REMOTE CAMERAS After connecting to a remote site, you should query the server to see which cameras are active. Some DVRs have eight channels, while others have 16. To refresh the screen and see which cameras are active: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click 2. In the Setup dialog box, click . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . 3. Select the Manual radio button if it is not already selected. 4. Enter a remote site IP address. 5. Click Refresh. 6. Click Apply. Figure 126.
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ACTIVATING REMOTE SITES The DX8000 only supports up to five remote connections. To activate up to five remote sites: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. 2. In the Setup dialog box, click . 3. In the “Site IP list,” select up to five DVR sites you want to activate. 4. Click Apply. The new DX8000 server site(s) should now be listed in the Site tree.
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SYSTEM SETUP Users with Power User access and higher can save configuration settings for the DX8000 using the system export feature. Previously saved settings can be loaded into the DVR using system import.
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5. Do one of the following: a. To specify the file name to export to, enter drive, path and file name information into the text box. Settings file names follow standard Windows file-naming conventions. For example, enter C:\ DX8000 \ Jan_2004_config.bak. or b. To browse for a location: (1) Click Browse. The DX8000 Setup File Export Dialog box opens. (2) Enter a file name in the “File name” text box. (3) Navigate to the drive and folder where you want to save the settings file.
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WORKING WITH THE IMPORT FEATURE This sections describes how to import DX8000 DVR settings and includes the following topics: • Importing DVR Settings on page 184 • Using the Edit Menu to Perform an Import on page 184 Importing DVR Settings To import a saved settings file: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click 2. Click . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . The System page is displayed. 3. Select the Import radio button. 4. Do one of the following: a.
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USING SYSTEM LOGS The DX8000 automatically stores system information in a number of log files. Users with Power User access and higher can use these files to track system statistics and monitor security. The DX8000 allows you to view DX8000 activity log and Windows OS log files. This section describes how to use the system logs and includes the following topics: • Viewing a Log File on page 185 • Exporting Log Information on page 187 The following table list the DX8000 and Windows OS log views.
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Figure 130. Log View Dialog Box or b. To view OS log information, do the following: (1) Click OS Log View. The Windows Log Viewer opens. (2) Click a radial button to select a category Figure 131. Window Log Viewer Dialog Box 5. Do one of the following: • • 186 Click OK to close the log dialog box. Click Clear to erase the log.
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Exporting Log Information To export a system log file: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click 2. Click . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . The System page is displayed. 3. In the Choose drop-down box, select a log file. 4. Click Save As. 5. Select the drive and folder where you want to store the log file. 6. Enter a filename for the log information in the space provided. Log filenames follow standard Windows file-naming conventions.
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Setting System Time Pelco recommends that the system time be configured only at the DX8000 server System page.
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SELECTING THE VIDEO FORMAT To select the appropriate video signal format for your location: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click 2. Click . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . The System page is displayed. 3. In the Video Format section, click NTSC or PAL to select the format. 4. Click Apply.
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SETTING UP AUTO REBOOT The DX8000 allows you to select the day and time for the DX8000 server to perform an automatic reboot. If there are mapped network drives, the Windows feature requires that the password be entered at the Enter Network Password dialog box. In this case, the DX8000 application will not start until the password is manually entered. NOTE: The DX8000 will not automatically reboot if there are mapped network drives. To enable the Auto Reboot feature: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click 2.
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EXTERNAL MONITOR SETUP The DX8000 supports an optional multiplexing (MUX) display card that provides two additional analog monitor outputs. The first one, nearest to the top of the unit, mirrors the output of the main (VGA) video output. The second one, nearest to the bottom of the unit, is user definable. If your DX8000 Series DVR includes the optional MUX display card, the External Monitor button will appear on the screen in Setup mode.
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To configure the second (bottom) output on the display card for automatic camera mapping: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click 2. Click . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . (This icon appears only if the optional MUX display card has been installed.) The External Output page is displayed. 3. In the Auto Camera Mapping Mode section, do the following: a. Select the Auto Camera Mapping Mode radio button. b. Select of the screen division options. c.
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Creating Monitor Sequence Instances To add a sequence instance to the sequence list: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click 2. Click . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . (This icon appears only if the optional MUX display card is installed.) The External Output page is displayed. 3. In the Manual Camera Mapping Mode section, do the following: a. Select the Manual Camera Mapping Mode radio button if it is not already selected. b. Select one of the screen division options. c.
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Loading an Existing Sequence List To load an existing sequence list: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click 2. Click . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . (This icon appears only if the optional MUX display card has been installed.) 3. In the Manual Camera Mapping Mode section, do the following: a. Click the radio button to select the Manual Camera Mapping mode. b. Click Load to load or modify an existing sequence. The “Load profile” dialog box opens. c. Select a profile. d. Click OK.
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Modifying a Sequence Instance in the List To modify a sequence instance in the list: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click 2. Click . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . (This icon appears only if the optional MUX display card is installed.) The External Output page is displayed. 3. In the Manual Camera Mapping Mode section, do the following: a. Click the radio button (if it is not selected) to select the Manual Camera Mapping mode. b.
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Deleting a Sequence Instance from the List To delete a sequence instance from the list: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click 2. Click . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . (This icon appears only if the optional MUX display card is installed.) The External Output page is displayed. 3. In the Manual Camera Mapping Mode section, do the following: a. In the Sequence Table, click the check box next to the sequence instance you want to delete. b. Click Delete. c. Click Save.
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Appending an Existing Sequence List To append an existing sequence list to the current list: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click 2. Click . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . (This icon appears only if the optional MUX display card is installed.) The External Output page is displayed. 3. Click Load. The “Load profile” dialog box opens. 4. Select a profile. 5. Click OK. The “Append to list” dialog box opens. 6. Click Yes to add the new sequences to the existing list. 7.
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EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SETUP The Emergency Agent Notification alerts selected clients of motion, alarm and video loss events detected by DX8000 server sites. When a motion, alarm or video loss event is triggered, a pop-up window opens on the monitor of the remote site client. The window displays one or more still images taken during the event. Users with Power User access and higher can configure the emergency agent notification system.
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CHANGING CLIENT EMERGENCY AGENT PROPERTIES To change an existing client’s information in the emergency notification list: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click 2. Click . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . The Notification page is displayed. 3. Do the following: a. In the Emergency Agent Setup section, select a client from the list. b. Click Edit. The Agent Setup dialog box opens. c. Enter a new name for the client.
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SETTING SERVER EVENT TRANSMISSION TIME After clients have been added and linked to cameras, you must set the amount of time a server sends images after an event occurs and the interval between sending each image. Set the duration for sending images and the transmission interval after clients have been added and cameras are linked to one or more clients. For information on adding clients, refer to Adding Client Emergency Agents to be Notified on page 198.
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EMERGENCY E-MAIL NOTIFICATION SETUP The DX8000 can be configured to send e-mail notifications alerting users of motion, alarm, and video loss events. Users with Power User access and higher can configure e-mail notification. Notifications can be sent to a single e-mail address or a group of addresses either immediately after an event occurs or periodically according to a predefined schedule. You can configure up to 32 e-mail groups. Up to 32 members can be assigned to each e-mail group.
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Setting Up the E-Mail Server Set up the e-mail server in the Emergency E-Mail Notification page. For information on accessing the Emergency E-Mail Notification page, refer Accessing the Emergency E-Mail Notification Setup on page 201. To set up the e-mail server: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click 2. Click . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . The Notification page is displayed. 3. Click the Emergency E-mail Notification Setup tab. 4. Enter a name in the Full Name text box.
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Testing E-Mail Notification You test the e-mail notification configuration in the Emergency E-Mail Notification page. For information on accessing the Emergency E-Mail Notification page, refer Accessing the Emergency E-Mail Notification Setup on page 201. To test e-mail notification: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click 2. Click . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . The Notification page is displayed. 3. Click the Emergency E-mail Notification Setup tab. 4.
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SETTING UP THE TIME PERIOD The DX8000 can be configured to send e-mail notifications on a periodic basis, such as once every ten minutes.
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Sending E-Mail Notifications In Response to Motion Events E-mail notifications can be sent whenever a camera attached to a DX8000 detects motion. To cause e-mail notifications to be sent in response to motion events: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click 2. Click . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . The Notification page is display. 3. Click the Emergency E-mail Notification Setup tab. 4. In the Notification Items section, do the following: a. Click the Motion check box. b.
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Sending E-Mail Notifications In Response to Video Loss Events E-mail notifications can be sent whenever a camera attached to a DX8000 experiences a video loss event. To cause e-mail notifications to be sent in response to video loss events: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click 2. Click . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . The Notification page is display. 3. Click the Emergency E-mail Notification Setup tab. 4. In the Notification Items section, do the following: a.
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Modifying an E-Mail Group Name To modify a group name: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click 2. Click . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . The Notification page is displayed. 3. Click the Emergency E-mail Notification Setup tab. 4. In the Mail Group area, do the following: a. Click Manage Groups. The Group Management dialog box opens. b. In the Group Name table, select a group. c. Click Edit Group. The Manage Groups dialog box opens. d.
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4a 4b 4d 4c Figure 141. Add User to E-Mail Group Deleting Members from an E-Mail Group To delete a user from a group: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click 2. Click . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . The Notification page is displayed. 3. Click the Emergency E-mail Notification Setup tab. 4. Do the following: a. In the Mail Group section, select a group name from the drop-down box. b. Select the user you want to delete from the list. c. Click Delete. 5. Click Apply.
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Modifying E-Mail Group Member Attributes To modify a user’s e-mail address or group affiliation: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click 2. Click . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . The Notification page is displayed. 3. Click the Emergency E-mail Notification Setup tab. 4. Do the following: a. In the Mail Group section, select a group name from the drop-down box. b. Click the e-mail address of the user you want to edit. c. Click Edit. The E-mail Settings dialog box opens. d.
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SENDING E-MAIL NOTIFICATIONS This section describes how to send e-mail notifications and includes the following topics: • Sending E-Mail Notifications to Individuals on page 210 • Sending E-Mail Notifications to Groups on page 211 Sending E-Mail Notifications to Individuals To configure e-mail notification to send alerts to an individual: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click 2. Click . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . The Notification page is displayed. 3.
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Sending E-Mail Notifications to Groups To configure e-mail notification to send e-mail alerts to a group of individuals: 1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click 2. Click . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . The Notification page is displayed. 3. Click the Emergency E-mail Notification Setup tab. 4. Do the following: a. Click the To check box under To. b. In the drop-down box, select the group to which you want to send event notifications. c.
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Administering the DX8000 This section describes how to perform DX8000 system administration and includes the following topics: • Updating the DX8000 Server and Client Applications on page 212 • Recovering a Password on page 215 UPDATING THE DX8000 SERVER AND CLIENT APPLICATIONS From time to time, software updates may be made available for both the DX8000 server and client applications. These updates will be free and will be made available on compact disc from Pelco.
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Figure 148. Open Dialog Box 4. Navigate to and select the update file. 5. Click Open. The Select Upgrade Package dialog box becomes active. Figure 149. Upgrade Package Information 6. Click Next. The Select Server dialog box opens. The Select Server dialog box displays a list of all connected DX8000s including the local DVR. Updates can be made to the local server and all connected remote servers from this dialog box. 7.
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Figure 150. Selecting the Local DVR to Update Figure 151. Selecting a Remote DVR to Update 8. Click Next and wait for the upgrade utility to copy the necessary files to the selected DVR. 9. At the completion of the update process, a dialog box will appear prompting you to update another server if desired. The options are as follows: • • Click Yes to select another server to update. Click No to finish the update process and reboot.
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RECOVERING A PASSWORD Upon request, Pelco can issue a password recovery code that is valid for 24 hours on the machine for which it was issued only. The original buyer of the system (typically the dealer) must contact Pelco Technical Support with the serial number and order number (or invoice number) on which the unit was originally purchased, as well as the MAC address and exact date/time listed on the password recovery screen on the DX8000 needing a reset.
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Index A access levels Administrator16 logging into DX800016 logging out of DX800016 user16 accounts access levels16 access levels, definition of173 Administrator16 built-in user accounts173 camera security access174 Guest16 activating remote sites181 active remote cameras, locating180 address DHCP144 static IP144 administrator accessing the setup mode102 setup options102 alarm event emergency notification124 recording mode, setting up124 alarm inputs linking a single alarm input to multiple cameras33 linkin
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D, P, or Coaxitron protocol support46 event detection/repositioning--PTZ preset/patterns linked to alarm events119 ATM/POS events120 motion events118 video loss events121 external event recording alarm event, linking multiple cameras to record116 ATM/POS event, linking multiple cameras to record117 motion event, linking multiple cameras to record116 video loss event, linking multiple cameras to record117 lens, adjusting43 mapping191 motion detection zones107 PC keyboard, using shortcuts to operate PTZ and l
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dynamic-link library (DLL) files installing163 dynamic-link library (DLL) files, updating163 E e-mail notification overview210 sending to groups211 sending to individuals210 video loss event, sending in response to110 e-mail server201 emergency agent notification110 accessing Emergency Agent Setup page198 camera, linking to client emergency agents199 clients adding198 changing emergency agent properties199 deleting from notification list199 Emergency Agent Client utility, required198 overview198 port145 se
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I import setup22 index view panel21 indicators audio38 camera38 instant recording38 on-screen PTZ control38 pan, tilt, and zoom38 record38 site38 information port145 instant recording indicator38 instant recording mode39 interface mode150 K keypad43 L language selecting14,15 linking alarm input, removing from camera34 alarm inputs, linking to cameras33 link setup options111 event-PTZ link settings event-recording link settings event-relay link settings relay and alarm settings relays, linking to cameras33
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O online Help190 on-screen display add instant record icon to OSD40 customizing39 overview23,38 selections39 Audio Recording Background Color Camera Name Instant Recording POS PTZ Select All Site Name Video Recording operating modes function26 Display Search Setup instant record, starting and stopping40 instant recording39 live recording41 operation and configuration user access level16 overriding other users102 parity150 password default15 recovery22 user15 Windows15 pattern activating46,48,50 clearing46,
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R motion event, linking to113 number supported111 video loss event, linking to115 setting up advanced relay output138 basic operating properties112 creating custom name for112 relay output type, selecting112 relay, selecting112 single relay, linking to multiple cameras33 reboot, automatic automatic reboot190 record indicator38 recording mode alarm, camera settings supported alarm image quality134 frame rate during alarm134 image resolution134 post-motion134 pre-alarm134 pre-alarm frame rate134 pre-alarm i
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types of123 yearly recording schedule, creating126 screen resolution23 search mode26 server sites connecting to DX8000 server sites177 server, e-mail201 Setup dialog box102 setup mode accessing102 alarm properties, setting up112 See also alarm inputs camera setup105,133 See also camera commands, listing of104 Backup Camera Ext. Monitor Linking Network Notification Schedule Site System User data backup164 Ext.
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standard view mode43 static IP address adding remote site with static IP address177 assigning143,144 remote site177 transaction format152 parameters152 transaction filter, predefined78,84,155 status bar21 U stop bits150 upgrade policy hardware14 software14 synchronization, loss of110 system administration212 system administrator obtaining user account16 system configuration language15 language, setting14 printer, adding14 time, setting14 system ID143 system setup accessing the System page182 Ctrl+Alt+
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W warranty period14 wildcard character85 wildcard, character85 wiper, operating54 Z zones, motion detection107 zoom, adjusting camera44 C624M-C (5/06) 225
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PRODUCT WARRANTY AND RETURN INFORMATION WARRANTY Pelco will repair or replace, without charge, any merchandise proved defective in material or workmanship for a period of one year after the date of shipment. Exceptions to this warranty are as noted below: • Five years on FR/FT/FS Series fiber optic products and TW3000 Series unshielded twisted pair transmission products. • Three years on Genex® Series products (multiplexers, server, and keyboard).
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