OPERATION/PROGRAMMING DX8100 Series Digital Video Recorder Client Application Software C2631M-A (6/07)
Contents Client Application Welcome to DX8100 Client Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 DX8100 Client Emergency Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 DX8100 Viewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Working in Live View Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Assigning and Removing Cameras from View Panes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Setting Up Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pixel Video Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Searching Video Based on Changes in Screen Pixels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Viewing a Video Thumbnail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
User Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Accessing the User Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Built-in User Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Working with the Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 Accessing the Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 Adding Files to the Current List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Working with Remote Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 Connecting to a Remote Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 Logging In to a Remote Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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 14 Parts of the DX8100 Application Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 File Menu Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Client Application You are reading DX8100 Series digital video recorder (DVR) documentation. The information in this manual describes how to configure and use the DX8100 system in your security application. For a brief description of the DX8100 server and client applications, refer to Welcome to DX8100 Client Application. Welcome to DX8100 Client Application Welcome to the DX8100 Series. DX8100 features multi-event recording; continuous motion detection, alarm, ATM/POS; and scheduled recording.
DX8100 WEB CLIENT The DX8100 Web Client allows you to view live video and operate pan, tilt, and zoom (PTZ) features of cameras attached to DX8100 DVRs. Using a standard Web browser, you can remotely monitor up to 16 cameras from up to five DX8100 DVR servers simultaneously. Each DX8100 DVR can support up to 100 Web clients either internally within an organization or externally through the Internet. NEW DX8100 FEATURES The DX8100 version 1.
Getting Started with DX8100 Client Software This section describes the system requirements, software installation, and working with security.
INSTALLING THE CLIENT APPLICATION To install the Client application: 1. Start the Windows operating system. 2. Close all programs, including any antivirus software. 3. Insert the DX8100 Resource CD into the DVD drive of your PC and wait for the DX8100 Resource CD screen to appear. Figure 1. DX8100 Resource CD Screen 4. Click Software. The Software menu is displayed. Figure 2. Resource CD Installation Options 5. Click Client. The DX8100 Security Setup dialog box opens. Figure 3.
6. Verify that the Install IPSec Configurations check box is selected. NOTE: IPSec is a standard security protocol used by the DX8100 Series DVR and its clients to communicate safely over a network. Although IPSec security can be disabled at any time, it must be enabled to communicate with a DX8100 server. 7. Click Next. The DX8100 Client Setup dialog box opens. Figure 4. DX8100 Client Setup Dialog Box 8. Click Next. The Software License Agreement dialog box opens. Figure 5.
10. Click Next. The Select Installation Folder dialog box opens. Figure 6. Client Select Installation Folder Dialog Box 11. Click Next to accept the default installation folder. Figure 7. Client Installation Finalization Dialog Box 12. Click Finish to complete the installation process.
SETTING UP SECURITY SERVICES To communicate with a networked DX8100 Series DVR, IPSec security must be enabled on your computer. Disabling IPSec security services may hamper your PC’s ability to communicate with DX8100 servers. Consult your system administrator before disabling IPSec security.
STARTING THE DX8100 CLIENT APPLICATION This section describes how to start the DX8100 Client application and includes the following topics: • Before You Start DX8100 Client Software • Starting DX8100 Client Software • Automatic System Upgrade BEFORE YOU START DX8100 CLIENT SOFTWARE Ensure that the following requirements have been met before starting the DX8100 Client application: 1.
Logging In to the Client Application The default password for the DX8100 Client application is “000000.” You should change the client password immediately after logging in to the software for the first time. Follow the instructions below to change the DX8100 Client application login password. To log in to the DX8100 Client: 1. Start the DXDX8100 Client application. The DX8100 Client Password dialog box opens. Figure 12. DX8100 Client Password Dialog Box 2.
Connecting to DX8100 DVR Server Sites This section describes how to connect to DX8100 DVR server sites and includes the following topics: • Adding a DX8100 DVR Server to the Connection List • Deleting a DX8100 DVR Server • Editing DX8100 Server Information from Connection List • Working with Remote Sites ADDING A DX8100 DVR SERVER TO THE CONNECTION LIST The DX8100 Client application allows operators and DVRs to be geographically dispersed.
7. Click OK. The site appears in the Connection List. w x y U V Figure 13. Server Information Dialog Box ADDING A SITE WITH AN UNKNOWN IP ADDRESS This section describes how to add a site with an unknown IP address. To be successful, the following stipulations must be satisfied: • Each DVR must be attached to the same subnet. • The first three octets of the IP address of the subnet must be known. • The range of addresses used in the last octet of the subnet must be known.
7. Click OK when you return to the Connection List dialog box. 3a 3b 3c Figure 14. DX8100 Scan Dialog Box DELETING A DX8100 DVR SERVER The DX8100 Client allows you to delete a DX8100 DVR server from the connection list. To delete a DX8100 server from the connection list: 1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click . The Connection List dialog box opens. 2. Select the DX8100 Series DVR you wish to delete. 3. Click Delete. The site disappears from the Connection List. 4. Click OK.
9. Click OK when you return to the Connection List dialog box. x y U V W Figure 15. Editing Server Information WORKING WITH REMOTE SITES This section describes how to connect to and log in to a remote DX8100 server site.
LOGGING IN TO A REMOTE SITE After a connection to a remote site has been established, you must log in with a valid user name and password to access the features of the DX8100 Series DVR. The DX8100 comes equipped with the built-in user account, “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 DX8100.
Understanding the DX8100 Application Window This section describes the DX8100 application window and its operation. The application window is the central control center where you can access to the DX8100 features and functions.
The following figure shows the parts of the DX8100 main window. Figure 17.
The following table describes the parts of the DX8100 application window. Table A. Parts of the DX8100 Application Window Item Part Description Title Bar Displays the DX8100 application title. Menu Bar Provides access to drop-down menus. Toolbar Provides access to display, setup, export, and search tools. Site Tree Displays top-down, hierarchical management of DX8100 resources, such as servers, cameras, alarms, and relays. View Panels Display live and playback video from attached cameras.
File Menu The following table describes the DX8100 File menu commands. Table B. File Menu Commands Command Description Client Password Opens the DX8100 Client Password Setup dialog box for changing the client log-on password. User Log-in Opens the User Log-In dialog box for entering the user name and password to log in to the DX8100. User Log-out Immediately logs the current user out of the DX8100. The system returns to the default mode.
View Menu The following table describes the DX8100 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.
Export Menu The following table describes the DX8100 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 until the time the Interrupt Export command is executed. Cancel Export Immediately cancels the export process and no backed data is retained.
Table H. DX8100 Toolbar Buttons (Continued) Button Name Description Export Enters the export mode, where you configure the export options and parameters. Print Enters the print mode, where you print the selected video image. Single Division Displays one camera. 4 Division Displays four cameras simultaneously (quad display). 9 Division Displays nine cameras simultaneously. 16 Division Displays 16 cameras simultaneously. 25 Division Displays 25 images. Each DVR accommodates up to 32 cameras.
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATING MODES The DX8100 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 DX8100 operating modes. Table I. Operating Modes Icon Mode Description Live Enters the display mode and opens the DX8100 main window, where live and playback video is displayed: • Live mode: Allows all users to view live video.
To display the DX8100 main window from the full screen view: • Right click in the DX8100 window. UNDERSTANDING VIEW PANES AND PANELS This section describes the DX8100 viewing area. The viewing area is organized into panes and panels, much like a window contains panes. Video from each camera is displayed in its own viewing pane.
CONFIGURING VIEW PANELS The DX8100 can display up to 36 cameras simultaneously in a single panel. To select a view panel division: 1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click . 2. On the DX8100 toolbar, click a view panel division button. For information on the view division buttons, refer to DX8100 Toolbar. NAVIGATING VIEW PANELS This section describes how to move between the DX8100 view panes and panels.
The following table describes how the DX8100 view panes and panels are organized. Table K.
• On the DX8100 toolbar, click one of the panel division buttons. The view sequences through the view panels. For example, when you repeatedly click a 4 Division display format , the DX8100 cycles through each of the eight available view panels. Automatically Cycling Through View Panels The DX8100 provides an automatic cycle feature that (when selected) automatically cycles through each view panel, ensuring all cameras get displayed.
WORKING WITH THE SITE TREE The site tree provides access to DX8100 resources, such as cameras, alarm inputs, and relay outputs. Objects can be selected by clicking the left mouse button once, and then linked by dragging and dropping the icon into a view pane or another site tree item. The site tree information reflects the current DX8100 server configuration. The following figure shows the site tree. Figure 21. Site Tree Parts The following table describes the site tree parts. Table M.
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 on the relay. • OFF: Allows you to turn off the relay. Remote site: Expands and collapses the remote DX8100 site.
Manually Turning On and Off a Relay To manually turn on and off a relay: 1. Right click a relay. The shortcut menu opens. 2. Click ON to turn on the relay; click OFF to turn off the relay. Linking Alarm Inputs to a Camera The DX8100 allows you to 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.
REMOVING LINKS This section describes how to remove links and includes the following sections: • Removing a Linked Alarm Input from a Camera • Removing a Linked Relay Output from a Camera • Removing a Linked Relay Output from an Alarm Input Removing a Linked Alarm Input from a Camera To remove an alarm link from a camera: 1. On the DX8100 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.
Working in Live View Mode This section describes how to use the DX8100 to view and record live video. All users can view live video from the main window. Users with PTZ access rights (Standard User by default) and higher can operate the on-screen PTZ controls. Live video can also be displayed in full screen view. For information about displaying playback video in full screen view, refer to Displaying Live Video in Full Screen View.
SETTING UP FAVORITES The DX8100 Favorites menu allows you to organize and save camera views. For example, you might want to display camera views that show the delivery gate entrance for buildings 1, 4, 7, and 12 during the hours of 06:00 to 07:30 and another camera view that displays the front lobby of buildings 1 through 16 at 08:00.
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. For example, you could create a folder named Day Shift for displaying camera views for the day shift. Creating a Favorites Folder To create a favorites folder: 1. From the DX8100 menu bar, click Favorite > Organize Favorites. The Organize Favorites dialog box opens. Figure 24. Organize Favorites Dialog Box 2.
2. From the DX8100 menu bar, click Favorite > Organize Favorites. The Organize Favorites dialog box opens. A list of the current favorites and folders is displayed in the favorites area. Figure 25. Organize Favorites Dialog Box and List of Favorites/Folders 3. In the favorites area, click a favorite. 4. Click Move to Folder. The Move to Folder dialog box opens. Figure 26. Move to Folders Dialog Box 5. Select a destination folder. 6. Click OK. The favorite is moved under the destination folder.
LIVE VIEW ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) The DX8100’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 27. 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 Description PTZ Indicates that the PTZ control is enabled.
CUSTOMIZING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) Users with Guest User access and higher can add and delete on-screen display items. To customize the on-screen display: 1. From the DX8100 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 28. Client OSD Menu Options 2.
Enabling Instant Recording To enable the Instant Recording mode: 1. On the DX8100 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 DX8100 toolbar, click 2. In the Setup dialog box, click . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . 3.
The following table describes the recording indicators. Table O. Recording Indicators Item Icon REC Description Indicates camera recording mode and status. A blinking REC indicator signifies event recording. • Green indicates normal recording. • Blue indicates motion recording. • Red indicates alarm recording. • Yellow indicates ATM/POS recording. • Purple indicates video loss recording. • Black on white background indicates instant recording. Instant Recording Starts/stops instant recording if enabled.
OPERATING THE PTZ CONTROLS To operate the on-screen PTZ controls: 1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click . 2. Select a PTZ-enabled camera from the Site tree. 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 30. 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.
ADJUSTING THE CAMERA LENS To adjust camera lens features: • Click the plus (+) or minus (-) button next to the zoom, focus, and iris function on the keypad. Figure 32.
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. Figure 33.
USING PC KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS TO OPERATE PTZ AND LENS FUNCTIONS Users with PTZ access rights (Standard User by default) and higher can 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.
PTZ PRESETS A preset is a user-defined camera position using PTZ and focus commands the (camera’s auto focus option must be turned off). Only cameras that support positioning and programming using D, P, Coaxitron, or supported third-party protocols can use this feature. The DX8100 Series DVR can address up to 150 PTZ presets (1-150). Preset 95 is reserved for remote camera setup, and preset 99 is reserved for camera autoscan mode. From the DX8100 menu bar, choose View > Extended View.
5. Using the PTZ keypad, select a number for the new preset (for example, select 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 35. Programming a Preset ACTIVATING A PRESET Double- and triple-digit presets can be set or activated by pressing the first digit and then the second digit sequentially.
CLEARING A PRESET To clear a preset: 1. On the DX8100 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 37. 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.
6. Move the camera through a series of movements using the on-screen PTZ and focus controls. Figure 38. Programming a Pattern Stop Programming a Pattern To stop programming a pattern: 1. On the DX8100 keypad, click 2. Click . . 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 DX8100 keypad, click a pattern number (1-4) on the keypad. 2. Click .
6. Click again to exit programming mode. Figure 40. Clearing a Pattern 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, Coaxitron, or supported third-party protocols can use this feature. The DX8100 allows you to navigate the remote camera menu system using any of the following: • PTZ OSD Menu controls.
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, point the cursor at the Language option and click Enter accesses the list of available languages. Exit N/A Up and Down Buttons Navigate up and down the remote camera OSD menu, or cycle through a list of options or parameters.
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 through camera menus. Click and drag the mouse up or down to move between menu options. 7. Click the iris (+) button to select the option, or to exit a menu when the cursor is pionted at the Exit command. Figure 43.
SENDING AUXILIARY COMMANDS TO A DEVICE The DX8100 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 DX8100 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.
CONFIGURING PRESET TOURS A preset tour allows a camera to move through a programmed sequence of PTZ presets. The DX8100 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.
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. 2. Click the check box beside one of the presets you want to add to the tour. 3. Double-click in the Dwell Time field of a preset, and then increase or decrease the time (in seconds) at which the camera will remain during that sequence of the tour. 4.
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. 2. Click the check box beside 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 48.
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. Then, continue on to step 6 without clicking Apply. To activate a preset tour: 1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click 2. Click and then . to bring up the "Preset preset tour group" 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.
Working in Playback Mode Recorded video can be played back one channel at a time on the DX8100. Like live video, recorded video is viewed from the camera view panels on the main screen. Refer to Understanding View Panes and Panels for information on view panels. Only users with playback access rights (Standard User by default) and higher are allowed to view recorded video. Playback video can also be displayed in full screen view.
PLAYBACK CONTROLS Use the playback controls to start playback, control direction, and adjust speed. Click at any time to return to live view. The following figure shows the DX8100 playback controls. Figure 51. Playback Controls The following table describes the parts of the payback controls. Table R.
The following figure shows the DX8100 playback speed and volume controls. Figure 52. Playback Speed and Volume Controls The following table describes the parts of the playback speed and volume controls. Table S. Parts of the Playback Speed and Volume Controls Item C2631M-A (6/07) 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.
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.
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 • Understanding Instant Playback STARTING PLAYBACK FROM A SPECIFIC POINT IN TIME To start video playback from a particular point in time: 1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click . 2. Select a camera in the Site tree.
PLAYING BACK VIDEO BY EVENT Users with playback access rights (Standard User by default) 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 DX8100 toolbar, click . 2. From the DX8100 menu bar, choose View > Index View. The Event Type drop-down box is displayed. Figure 55. Event Type Drop-down Box 3. Select a camera by clicking it in the Site tree. 4.
ZOOM USING THE DIGITAL ZOOM CONTROL The digital zoom feature is accessible when the DX8100 is in the Playback or Search mode. For information on the Playback mode, refer to Working in Playback Mode. For information on the Search mode, refer to Working in Search Mode. To zoom using the digital zoom control: 1. To place the DX8100 in the Playback or Search mode, do one of the following: • • On the DX8100 toolbar, click Live. On the DX8100 toolbar, click Search. 2. Click to start video playback. 3.
– • If zooming out, the zoom factor is at x1. In this case, the selected viewing area is slightly reduced. You will have to perform many zoom out operations to arrive at the original size. You can also use the hand tool and the mouse wheel to zoom in and out. The zoom factor is displayed in the upper-right corner of the pane. The effective zoom in factor is displayed after the zoom operation is performed. The effective zoom out factor is not displayed. To zoom using the mouse: 1.
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 DX8100 in the Playback or Search mode do one and of the following: • • On the DX8100 toolbar, click Live. On the DX8100 toolbar, click Search. 2. Right-click in the view panel. The mouse pointer now resembles a hand. 3. Click the left mouse button, and drag the mouse in the direction you want to move the video image. 4.
Working in Search Mode The DX8100 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. To enter the Search mode: • On the DX8100 toolbar, click Search.
The following table describes the parts of the DX8100 window in the Search mode. Table V. Parts of the DX8100 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.
To search video by motion or alarm events: 1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click . 2. On the DX8100 Search control, click . 3. On the DX8100 toolbar, click a view panel division button. 4. From the Site tree, drag the camera channel you want to search onto one of the view panels. 5. Click the view panel of the channel you want to search. 6. From the drop-down box on the playback timeline, select the day you want playback to begin. 7. Select the event type you want to view from the event type drop-down box.
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. The DX8100 allows sharing of time range search settings between the Thumbnail and Pixel search mode.
Figure 62. DX8100 Client Thumbnail Search Screen POS SEARCH The DX8100 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 DX8100 must first be connected and configured as follows: • Physically connect the ATM/POS devices to the DX8100. • Set up camera-to-ATM/POS device linking. • Configure the DX8100 ATM/POS settings for each attached ATM/POS device.
UNDERSTANDING THE POS SEARCH VIEW To enter the POS Search mode: 1. On the DX8100 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 63.
The following table describes the parts of the POS search view. Table W. 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: • Device name: The ATM/POS device linked to a specific camera.
Table W. Parts of the POS Search View (Continued) Item Part Description Data Overlay Box The function is not supported at this time. Video Window Area where live and playback (recorded) video is viewed. Playback video is started at the date and time specified for the respective transaction data as shown in the POS Search table. The DX8100 playback controls are used to view playback video.
7. Click Start Search. The POS Search Table is populated with POS transaction data. 4b 4a 4d 4c Figure 64. POS Transaction Search by Device Name Displaying POS Data Discovered by Device Name To display a POS transaction and its associated video: 1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click 2. On the Search control, click . . The POS search view is displayed. 3. Perform a POS search by device name.
6. Use the playback control to stop or pause playback, reverse playback, and so forth. Figure 65. Display a POS Transaction Search by Device Name SEARCHING BY POS TRANSACTION NUMBER The DX8100 allows you to search for a POS event by transaction number. You must specify the channel, date, and a time window in which the transaction is recorded. To search for a POS event by transaction number: 1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click 2. On the Search control, click . . The POS search view is displayed. 3.
9. On the playback controls, click Forward Playback. The video recorded for the transaction is displayed in the Video window. 3b Figure 66. Searching an POS Event by Transaction Number SEARCHING FOR ALL TRANSACTIONS WITH EXCEPTIONS The DX8100 allows you to search for transactions that meet conditions defined by one or more exceptions.
8. On the playback controls, click Forward Playback. The video recorded for the transaction is displayed in the Video window. 3b Figure 67. Searching for Transaction with Exception Only Events SEARCHING FOR TRANSACTIONS THAT SATISFY SPECIFIC EXCEPTIONS The DX8100 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.
6. Click Start Search. If the device name/channel, date, and time are valid, and if transactions with exceptions were recorded during the time range, the transactions 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 Figure 68.
3. To select a ATM/POS device, do one of the following: • In the DX8100 Site tree, click a camera that is linked to the ATM/POS device. By default, the name of the ATM/POS device linked to the selected camera/channel is displayed in the Device Name text box. In this case, the Device Name text box is deselected. • Do the following: (1) In the Transaction Information section, click the check box to select Device Name. The Device Name text box is available.
3. To select a ATM/POS device, do one of the following: a. In the DX8100 Site tree, click a camera that is linked to the ATM/POS device. By default, the name of the ATM/POS device linked to the selected camera/channel is displayed in the Device Name text box. In this case, the Device Name text box is deselected. or b. Do the following: (1) In the Transaction Information section, click the check box to select Device Name. The Device Name text box is available.
SEARCHING VIDEO BASED ON CHANGES IN SCREEN PIXELS DX8100 pixel video search is accomplished in two steps: • Searching recorded video for changes in screen pixels. After the search has been completed, the DX8100 displays a series of thumbnails below the search grid. Each thumbnail contains the first image of recorded video for the specified date and time range period. NOTE: A pixel search might not detect obvious movement. • Viewing the thumbnails.
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 backward and forward 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.
VIEWING VIDEO IN THE DEINTERLACED MODE Images recorded at 4CIF at a low frame rate per second might move or tear. In this case, you can use the View menu’s Deinterlaced Image option to enhance the displayed image. In the deinterlaced mode, the DX8100 converts the recorded image and displays it at 2CIF resolution. The process removes one of the 4CIF interlaced fields (even or odd) from the 4CIF recorded image to arrive at 2CIF resolution for the displayed image.
Exporting Video Power Users and Administrators can export sections of prerecorded video to a local hard disk drive or other device attached to a client PC. The following instructions demonstrate how to export video. • You must put the recorder in 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 your client PC.
5. Click . A red bookmark flag appears on the timeline. Figure 74. Setting a Starting Bookmark 6. Locate the timeline slider at the end of the range you want to bookmark. 7. Click . The bookmark flag and the region between bookmarks turn gray. Exporting a bookmarked region of video requires start and end bookmarks. If only one bookmark is set, video will not be marked for export. 8. Repeat steps 4-7 for each additional region you want to bookmark for that camera. 9. Click 10.
BOOKMARKING AND EXPORTING MULTIPLE CHANNELS The DX8100 allows you to bookmark a video region for one camera and apply that book marked time window to multiple channels. This feature is used in conjunction with the export feature. For example, if you want to export video recorded between 9:00 a.m. and 9:05 a.m. for multiple cameras, you set the bookmarks for camera 1 at 9:00 a.m. and 9:05 a.m. During the export process you can associate that same bookmarked time window with multiple cameras.
b. Click Duplicate Bookmark. The Select Channel dialog box opens. Figure 78. Select Channel Dialog Box c. Click the check box for each channel to which you want to assign the book mark region. d. Click OK. The time range for each selected channel is displayed in the Time Range table. 7. Do the following: a. In the Device panel, click the check box of the desired export device. b. Click the check box for each time range you want to export. 8. Click Export. Figure 79.
REMOVING A USB FLASH DRIVE You can remove a USB device within the DX8100 environment. In this case, you do not have to exit to the Windows environment. WARNING: Improperly removing a USB drive can cause data to be lost or corrupted. To remove the USB flash drive from the PC, follow the Windows instructions applicable for your machine. For example, for Windows XP: 1. Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the task bar. The system displays a message to safely remove the USB device. 2.
6. (Optional) Click the “Reconnect at logon” box if you do not want the mapped drive to remain connected each time you logon. 7. Click Finish. The newly mapped drive is added as a remote drive and is displayed in the Device area. The mapped drive can now be accessed just like a local drive. Figure 81. Export Video Dialog Box DISCONNECTING A NETWORK DRIVE To disconnect a network drive: 1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click 2. Click . The DX8100 is in the Search mode. . The Export Video dialog box opens. 3.
PERFORMING THE EXPORT This section describes how to export data and includes the following topics: • Starting an Export Process • Changing a Bookmarked Time Range • Assigning a Custom Export Video File Name • Selecting the Export Format • Exporting a Sequence of Still Images • Finalizing an Export Process • Stopping an Export While in Process • Working with DX8100 backed up Video STARTING AN EXPORT PROCESS To start the export process: 1.
9. Click Export. 10.0.1.14 Figure 82. Exporting Selected Video 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.
6. Select the check box next to each time range you would like to export. Figure 83. Export Time Range ASSIGNING A CUSTOM EXPORT VIDEO FILE NAME By default, the DX8100 assigns a file name to each time range. When the video channel selected is exported, the file is assigned the name appearing in the Name column. Figure 84. Default File Names The default filename is constructed from the information displayed in the Start Day, Start Time, End Day, and End Time columns.
3. Click Apply. The Apply button updates the Name field. 10.0.1.14 Figure 85. Renaming Export Time Ranges SELECTING THE EXPORT FORMAT The DX8100 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 DX8100 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.
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 three second intervals.
u u v v Figure 87. 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 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.
Printing Images The printing feature of the DX8100 produces a hard copy of the current on-screen image. A Windows-compatible printer must be installed to take advantage of the DX8100’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.
Setting Up the DX8100 Only a single user with Administrator or Power User access is allowed to access a DX8100’s Setup mode 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 DX8100 will allow access to setup features on a first-come, first-served basis. Unavailable setup options will be grayed out.
UNDERSTANDING THE SETUP DIALOG BOX The Setup dialog box opens in the DX8100 view panel to the default Camera page. Excluding the video visible through the Camera page Motion Zone window, you cannot see video from any of the other setup pages. You must exit the Setup dialog box to access the DX8100 functions in the main window. The following figure shows the parts of the Setup dialog box. Figure 88.
CAMERA SETUP Depending on your system’s current configuration, up to 32 video cameras can be connected to a single DX8100. The following section illustrates basic camera configuration. You must be logged in as an Administrator or Power User to configure cameras. This section describes how to setup the camera and includes the following topics: • Basic Camera Setup • Motion Detection Setup • Audio Setup • Applying Settings to all Cameras BASIC CAMERA SETUP To set up camera picture and PTZ options: 1.
gains control of a camera’s PTZ features, all other users are locked out. All other users must wait until the controls for that device have been left idle for the amount of time configured for that camera, as specified in the PTZ Locking Auto-timeout dropdown box. (2) g. To perform a PTZ test, click Pan-L (left), Pan-R (right), Tilt-U (up), and Tilt-D (down), to verify that the camera responds to PTZ commands.
MOTION DETECTION SETUP Up to five motion detection profiles can be defined for each camera. When the DX8100 is set to record motion detection, any motion sensed in the selected zone will be recorded on that channel. Motion detection can also be used to trigger relays, PTZ presets, and the recording of multiple cameras. Refer to Schedule Setup and Link Setup for more information. To define motion detection profiles for the selected camera: 1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click .
5. Click Apply. 2a 2c 3c 3a 3b 2b Figure 93. Camera Motion Detection Setup AUDIO SETUP The DX8100 supports two audio configurations: standard audio and optional expanded audio. Both of these configurations allow 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 DX8100 server or client system. You can play back audio recorded by a camera channel.
This sections describes how to setup the audio feature and is organized into the following sections: • Setting Up the Standard Audio Options • Setting Up the Expanded Audio Options • Listening to Live Audio Setting Up the Standard Audio Options By default, the DX8100 supports two standard audio inputs if the expanded audio card is not installed. If the expanded audio card is installed, the two standard audio inputs are disabled. To set up the standard audio options: 1.
Setting Up the Expanded Audio Options To set up the expanded audio option: 1. Do the following: a. Install the optional DX8108-AUD/DX8116-AUD audio card (if necessary). For information about installing the optional DX8108-AUD/DX8116-AUD audio card, refer to the DX8100 8/16 Channel Audio Card Installation manual (C2638M). b. Connect an audio input device (microphone) to the numbered DX8108-AUD/DX8116-AUD audio card input for the camera channel being configured for live audio recording. c.
Listening to Live Audio from a Remote DX8100 System To listen to live audio at a remote DX8100 server or client system: 1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click Setup. The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. 2. Check the Channel Information section to verify that the audio option is installed and available. For information about setting up the DX8100 server to record and listen to live audio, refer to Audio Setup 3.
To set up video loss detection: 1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click . The Setup dialog opens to the Camera page. 2. In the Video Loss Detection section, do one or both of the following: • • • Click the “Loss of synchronization” check box. Click the “Low level of video” check box. In the Low Level of Video Detection Operation Time section, set the Start Time and the End Time. 3. Click Apply. 2a 2b Figure 96.
CONFIGURING BASIC RELAY AND ALARM SETTINGS The DX8100 can support up to 32 alarm inputs and 24 relay outputs. Eight-channel DVRs include 8 alarm and 8 relay terminals, while sixteenchannel DVRs include 16 of each.
Configuring Basic Alarm Input Operating Properties Most applications will not require you to change relay and alarm settings from their default states. To configure basic alarm input operating properties: 1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click 2. Click . The Setup dialog opens to the Camera page. to display the Link page. 3. In the Alarm Settings section, do the following: a. In the Alarm Channel drop-down box, select the Alarm you want to configure. b.
3. Click the Event-Relay Link Settings tab. 4. In the Motion Detection Link Settings section, do the following: a. Select a camera channel from the Camera Channel drop-down box. b. Click the button for each relay you want to link to the selected camera. You can also drag relays onto cameras in the Site tree while in Live mode (main screen). 5. Click Apply. 4a 4b Figure 99.
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. Click the button for each relay you want to link to the selected ATM/POS address. You can also drag relays onto ATM/POS devices in the Site tree while in Live mode (main screen). 5. Click Apply. 4a 4b Figure 101.
Linking Cameras to Record in Response to Motion Events To link multiple cameras to record in response to motion detection events: 1. On the DX8100 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.
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. Click the button for each camera you want to begin recording in response to an ATM/POS event. 5. Click Apply. 4a 4b Figure 105.
Linking PTZ Presets and Patterns to Motion Events To link two cameras so that motion detected on one results in the repositioning of another: 1. On the DX8100 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 Motion Detection Link Settings section, do the following: a. Select a camera from the Camera Channel drop-down box. (This camera will be the motion source.) b.
5. To select a PTZ preset or pattern for the linked camera, in the Linked PTZ Setting section, do one of the following: • To force the linked camera to move to a PTZ preset in response to an alarm input detected by the source camera: (1) Click the Linked Camera Preset button to select this option. (2) • In the Preset drop-down box, select a PTZ preset (1-150).
6. Click Apply. 4a 5a 5a 4b 5b 5b Figure 109. Event-PTZ Link Settings: Linking Presets and Patterns to ATM/POS Events Linking Presets and Patterns to Video Loss Events To link a video loss event to a camera so the detected video loss event results in a repositioning of that camera: 1. On the DX8100 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.
SCHEDULE SETUP The DX8100 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.
The following table describes the parts of the Schedule page. Table AB. Parts of the Schedule Page Item Part Description Schedule Type Drop-down Box Selects the type of schedule.
1 ips in the Normal record mode when an alarm event occurs, video is recorded at 1 ips during the pre-event time period. After the pre-event time period expires, the recording rate switches to the frame rate configured for the event. To schedule a record mode for one or more channels: 1. From the DX8100 toolbar, click 2. Click . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . The Schedule page is displayed. 3. Click the check box for the record mode you want to apply to a channel.
Clearing Recording Times for a Specific Record Mode To clear the scheduled recording times for a specific record mode for one or more channels: 1. From the DX8100 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 select the specific record mode. 4. Right-click and drag to highlight the time periods and channels for which you want to clear recording times. 5. Release the right mouse button.
CREATING YEARLY RECORDING SCHEDULES The DX8100 allows you create and save various recording schedules. This section describes how to create yearly recording schedules and includes the following sections: • Creating a Yearly Recording Schedule • Scheduling Individual Days Using the Year View • Copying Schedule Attributes to a Different Day Creating a Yearly Recording Schedule Year View allows a user to customize recording schedules for individual days.
4. Select Copy from the quick-menu. Figure 116. Year View Calendar Quick-Menu 5. Right-click the day on the calendar you want to apply the copied schedule attributes. 6. Select Paste from the quick-menu. 7. Click Apply. To change a custom schedule day to a regular schedule day, right-click and select “Revert to daily schedule” from the quick-menu. CREATING MONTHLY OR MULTIPLE-DAY RECORDING SCHEDULES Unlike schedules set in the Year View, Month View schedules are recurrent.
11. Click the Apply button at the bottom of the Schedule page. Figure 117. Month View Page: Multi-Day Schedule Creating Single-Day Schedules This section describes how to create a single-day schedule and includes the following topics: • Working with Single-Day Schedules • Copying and Applying Schedule Attributes Working with Single-Day Schedules Custom Mode schedules are defined for single days only.
11. Select the recording modes and times for each camera you want to schedule. Refer to Setting Up the Camera Recording Mode for instructions. 12. Click Save. 13. Click Apply. 14. Click the Apply button at the bottom of the screen. Figure 118. 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 DX8100 toolbar, click 2. Click . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page.
4. Select Copy from the quick-menu. Figure 119. Month View Calendar Quick-Menu 5. Right-click on the calendar day to which you want to apply the copied schedule attributes. 6. Select Paste from the quick-menu. 7. Click the Apply button at the bottom of the screen. To change a custom schedule day to a regular schedule day, right-click and select “Revert to daily schedule” from the quick-menu. EDITING SCHEDULES This section describes how to edit a schedule to change its profile or delete a schedule.
9. Click the Apply button at the bottom of the screen. Figure 120. Month View Page Deleting an Existing Schedule Profile To delete a schedule profile: 1. On the DX8100 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.
9. Click Apply. Figure 121. Month View Page WORKING WITH CUSTOM CAMERA SETTINGS This section describes how to configure customized camera settings and includes the following topics: • Configuring Custom Camera Settings • Examples of Custom Camera Settings 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 DX8100 toolbar, click 2. Click .
8. Click Apply. Figure 122. Custom Camera Settings Panel Examples of Custom Camera Settings The DX8100 allows you to configure customized camera settings for the following recording modes: • Normal • Motion • Alarm • ATM/POS The following figure shows camera settings for the supported modes. Normal Motion Alarm ATM/POS Figure 123.
The following table describes the settings for the supported modes. Table AD.
CONFIGURING THE FRAME RATE The DX8100 can record at frame rates up to 480 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 8, 16, 24, or 32 cameras, depending on the configuration of your unit. Resolution and frame rate values can be assigned evenly among all cameras, or they can be configured independently for individual cameras.
6. Repeat step 5b for each camera you want to configure. 7. Click OK. 8. Click Apply at the Schedule page. Figure 124. Frame Rate Configuration Dialog Box Setting the Resolution and Frame Rate Both resolution and frame rate settings can be adjusted using the Frame Rate Configuration dialog box. For information on accessing the Frame Rate Configuration dialog box, refer to Accessing the Frame Rate Configuration Dialog Box. To set recording resolution and frame rates for each channel: 1.
Table AE. Resolution Values Video Format NTSC PAL 640 704 640 704 CIF 320 x 240 352 x 240 320 x 288 352 x 288 2CIF 640 x 240 704 x 240 640 x 288 704 x 288 4CIF 640 x 480 704 x 480 640 x 576 704 x 576 6. Do the following: a. Using the ALL frame rate settings slider, set the frame rate for all channels. b.
Understanding DX8100 Server Maximum IPS Recording The DX8100 can record at frame rates up to 480 IPS NTSC and 400 IPS PAL. The total frame rate capacity is distributed among 8/16/24/32 channels, depending on the configuration of your unit. Resolution and frame rate values can be assigned evenly among all channels, or they can be configured independently for individual channel. Frame rate values can also be customized according to recording mode (normal, motion, alarm, and ATM/ POS).
b. For the camera you want to enable, verify that the Disable check box is not selected. c. For the remaining cameras in the group, click the Disable check box to disable the respective camera. 3. Repeat step 2 for Groups 2, 3, and 4 (if applicable). 4. Click Apply. 5. Click . The Schedule page is displayed. 6. Verify that the enabled camera from each group is displayed in the site tree. Figure 126. Setting Up DX8100 for Maximum IPS Recording 7. Click the Frame Rate configuration button.
8. Do the following: a. Using the ALL frame rate settings slider, set the frame rate to 30 ips. The recording rate for each enabled camera is changed to 30 ips. b. For the ALL resolution setting, from the drop-down box, select 704 x 480 from the drop-down box. The resolution for each enabled camera is set to 704 x 480. c. Click OK. 9. Click Apply at the Schedule page, and verify that each enabled camera listed in the site tree is configured to record at 30 ips at 4CIF. Figure 128.
SETTING UP ADVANCED RELAY OUTPUT Relays work much like switches. When triggered, relays can activate external devices such as sirens, light fixtures, and door locks. The DX8100 Series DVR allows Administrators and Power users to link relays to cameras and alarms. Up to 20 seconds of delay can be set from the moment an event is triggered to the time when a relay is activated. Make sure you have linked relays to the appropriate cameras and alarm inputs before attempting to configure them.
Table AI. Motion-Activated Relay Settings Option Result Disable Relay will not activate when motion is detected. Follow Event Relay will activate at the exact moment that motion is detected. 1, 3, 5, 10,15, and 20 Seconds Sets the amount of time the relay will remain active after motion has been detected. Configuring Advanced Alarm-Activated Relay Output To configure an alarm relay output: 1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. 2.
Configuring Advanced ATM/POS-Activated Relay Output To configure an ATM/POS-activated relay output: 1. On the DX8100 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 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.
5. Configure each relay that is linked to an alarm: a. Click the drop-down box to select a relay. b. Select a relay time value from the Activation Period drop-down box. 5a 5b Figure 133. Linking Relays to Video Loss The following table describes the available options. Table AL. Video Loss-Activated Relay Settings Option Result Disable Relay will not activate when a video loss event occurs. Follow Event Relay will activate at the exact moment the video loss event happens.
DATA BACKUP SETUP The DX8100 Client application allows you to see backup configuration settings, but not change them. To configure and perform backups, you must physically log in to a local DX8100 Series DVR as an Administrator or Power User. For more information about configuring a backup schedule, refer to the Data Backup Setup section in the DX8100 DVR Operation and Programming manual. For more information about viewing backed up video, refer to Viewing and Searching backed up Video.
7. Click OK. The backup search screen disappears, and the Site tree now displays only the server and cameras that are recorded in the selected backup file. Figure 135. Viewing Backed Up Data 8. Search and play back the backed up video just as you would in normal video. Refer to Index Video Search, Thumbnail Video Search, and Pixel Video Search. 9. To exit Backup Search and return to the normal DVR Search mode, go to File > End Backup Search.
4. From the DX8100 Client menu bar, choose File > Backup Search. The Backup data list dialog box opens. Figure 136. Backup Search Screen 5. Click “Update list” or “Browse” to search backup storage devices for DX8100 backup files. 6. Select a file from the list to view. 7. Click OK. The backup search screen disappears, and the Site tree now displays only the server and cameras that are recorded in the selected backup file. Figure 137. Viewing Backed Up Data 8.
USER SETUP The User page allows an Administrator (Admin) to add, delete, and change the properties of users. Admin has full permission of the DX8100. Users are subdivided into groups and each group is granted a particular level of access. Admin is the level that who can change permissions for all lower level users. A lower level user cannot have more permission than a higher level user.
The following table describes the parts of the User page. Table AM. Parts of the User Page Item Part Description User Name Table Lists the authorized users. User Buttons Allows you to do the following: • Add: Opens the Add New User dialog box, to create a new user account. • Remove: Deletes the selected user. • Properties: Opens the Properties dialog box, to view and modify user details. • Set Password: Opens the Set Password dialog box, to specify or modify the user’s password.
DEFINITION OF USER ACCESS LEVELS There are four predefined user access levels or groups. User access levels range from the Administrator group to the Restricted group. By default, the system starts up with a default Guest account. The Admin user can assign automatic login for a specified user. For information about setting up auto login, refer to Assigning Automatic Login Permission to a User. The Guest account has Restricted user access. The following table describes the default user group access rights.
Click the user group buttons to enable/disable the access right for each access category. The access right category is enabled when the button’s text is red (permission granted), and it is disabled when the button’s text is white (permission not granted). Click a button to toggle the access right, on and off. Repeatedly clicking the Camera Security button cycles through the security levels (none, low, medium, and high). To modify a user’s access rights: 1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click (icon).
8. Click Apply. 4a 4b 4c 4d 4e Figure 139. 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 Admin or Power User access can change name and description properties of lower level users. However, only Admin level users can change a user’s group affiliation. To modify a user’s properties: 1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click 2. Click . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. .
CHANGING USER PASSWORDS Administrators and Power Users can change or reset an existing user’s password. To change a user’s password: 1. On the DX8100 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.
ASSIGNING AUTOMATIC LOGIN PERMISSION TO A USER The DX8100 allows one user to automatically log in to the DX8100 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 DX8100 application. In this case, the assigned user does not have to enter the user name and password.
Exporting Current DVR Settings To save current DVR configuration settings: 1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click 2. Click . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . The System page is displayed. 3. Select the Export button. 4. Select the check boxes of each configuration item you want to back up, or click Select All to export all settings. 5. Do one of the following: a. To specify the file name to which you want to export, enter the drive, path and file name information into the text box.
WORKING WITH THE IMPORT FEATURE This sections describes how to import DX8100 DVR settings and includes the following topics: • Importing DVR Settings • Using the Edit Menu to Perform an Import Importing DVR Settings To import a saved settings file: 1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click 2. Click . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . The System page is displayed. 3. Select the Import button. 4. Do one of the following: a.
USING SYSTEM LOGS The DX8100 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 DX8100 allows you to view its activity log files. This section describes how to use the system logs and includes the following topics: • Viewing a Log File • Exporting Log Information Viewing a Log File To view a log file: 1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click 2. Click .
6. Enter a filename for the log information in the space provided. Log file names follow standard Windows file-naming conventions. Alternatively, you can view log files by clicking View > Log and then selecting the desired log file. Log files can be opened and printed using a text editing program, such as Windows Notepad. 7. Click Save. Figure 144.
ADDING CLIENT EMERGENCY AGENTS TO BE NOTIFIED After clients have been added, cameras must be configured to notify individual clients of an event. A single camera can be linked to one or more client emergency agents. For information on linking cameras to client emergency agents, refer to Linking Cameras to Client Emergency Agents. To add clients to the Emergency Agent Notification list: 1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click 2. Click . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. .
3. Do the following: a. In the Emergency Agent Setup section, select a client from the list. b. Click Delete. The selected client is deleted. 4. Click Apply. LINKING CAMERAS TO CLIENT EMERGENCY AGENTS After clients have been added, cameras must be configured to notify individual clients about an event. A single camera can be linked to one or more client emergency agents. Up to 32 IP addresses can be assigned to each camera. The DX8100 can transmit up to 10 IP addresses simultaneously.
NOTES: • To use emergency e-mail notification, the DX8100 Series DVR must be connected to a LAN) that maintains an SMTP mail server. The network must also be connected to either an intranet or the Internet depending on the location of the e-mail accounts to which you want to send notifications. Consult your network administrator for information on configuring e-mail notification on your local network. • DX8100 does not support Google™ Gmail.
6. Enter the address of your local SMTP mail server. Obtain this information from your network administrator. 7. If your e-mail server requires you to log in, do the following: a. Select the check box labeled My E-mail Server Requires Authentication. b. Enter your e-mail server address. c. Enter your user name. (User names can be up to 31 characters in length and cannot include spaces or special characters.) d. Enter your password.
7. Enter the following server settings if necessary: • • • Server address (This address should be the same as the SMTP server address you entered above.) User name Password 8. Click Test E-mail Notification. Figure 146. E-Mail Test SETTING UP THE TIME PERIOD The DX8100 can be configured to send e-mail notifications on a periodic basis, such as once every ten minutes.
4. In the Frequency section, select the frequency interval from the drop-down box. Options for sending an e-mail notification include once every • • • • • • 1 minute 10 minutes 30 minutes 1 hour 3 hours 6 hours Setting the Time of Day To set the time of day during which e-mail notifications will be sent: 1. On the DX8100 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.
4. In the Notification Items section, do the following: a. Click the Alarm check box. b. In the Selected Channels field, click once to the right of the word Alarm. The Selected Channels dialog box opens. c. Do one of the following: • • • Click the check box for each channel you want to monitor for alarm detection events. Click Select All to monitor all channels for alarm detection. Click Deselect All to deselect all channels. 5. Click OK. 6. Click Apply.
Adding an E-mail Notification Group To add an e-mail notification group: 1. On the DX8100 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. Click Add Group. The Manage Groups dialog box opens. c. Enter the name of the group.
Adding Members to an E-mail Group Up to 32 members can be assigned to each e-mail group. To add e-mail addresses to a group: 1. On the DX8100 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. Ensure that the group check boxes under To and CC are deselected. c.
Deleting Members from an E-mail Group To delete a user from a group: 1. On the DX8100 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. 4a 4b 4c Figure 148.
Modifying E-mail Group Member Attributes To modify a user’s e-mail address or group affiliation: 1. On the DX8100 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.
SENDING E-MAIL NOTIFICATIONS This section describes how to send e-mail notifications and includes the following topics: • Sending E-mail Notifications to Individuals • Sending E-mail Notifications to Groups Sending E-mail Notifications to Individuals To configure e-mail notifications to send alerts to an individual: 1. On the DX8100 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.
Sending E-mail Notifications to Groups To configure e-mail notification to send e-mail alerts to a group of individuals: 1. On the DX8100 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. b. In the drop-down box, select the group to which you want to send event notifications. c.
DX8100 Client Emergency Agent POWER SWITCH POWER HDD USB Welcome to the DX8100 Client Emergency Agent application. The DX8100 Client Emergency Agent works with networked DVRs to alert users when one or more particular channels detect a motion, alarm, or video loss event. The Emergency Agent runs on a networked client PC.
INSTALLING THE CLIENT EMERGENCY AGENT APPLICATION To install the Client Emergency Agent application: 1. Start the Windows operating system. 2. Close all programs, including any antivirus software. 3. Insert the DX8100 Resource CD into the DVD drive of your PC and wait for the DX8100 Resource CD screen to appear. Figure 152. DX8100 Resource CD Screen 4. Click Software. The Software menu is displayed. Figure 153.
5. Click DX8100 Viewer. The DX8100 Emergency Agent Setup dialog box appears. Figure 154. DX8100 Emergency Agent Setup Dialog Box 6. Click Next. The Software License Agreement dialog box appears. Figure 155. Emergency Agent Software License Agreement Dialog Box 7. Read the license agreement, and then select the “I accept this License Agreement” check box. 8. Click Next. The Select Installation Folder dialog box appears. Figure 156.
9. Click Next to accept the default installation folder. The Emergency Agent software is installed. 10. Click Finish to complete the installation process. Figure 157. Emergency Agent Installation Finalization Dialog Box ENABLING IPSEC SECURITY SERVICES In order to communicate with a networked DX8100 Series DVR, IPSec security must be enabled on your computer. To see the Manage IPSec Settings menu option from the Start menu, the Start menu has to be changed to Classic View.
DISABLING IPSEC SECURITY SERVICES To disable IPSec security services: 1. Do one of the following: • • Verify that the Start menu is in Classic View. Set the Start menu to Classic View. 2. Go to Start > Manage IPSec Settings. The DX8100 IPSec Policy dialog box opens. Figure 159. Disabling IPSec Security for the Emergency Agent Application 3. Deselect the Enable DX8100 IPSec Policy check box. 4. (If applicable) Set the Start menu to its previous view.
Before You Begin Ensure that the following requirements have been met before starting the Emergency Agent application: 1. Make sure there is at least one active DX8100 Series DVR available on your network and your computer is set up to access it. Consult your network administrator for more information. 2. Install the DX8100 Emergency Agent application on your computer, if you have not done so already. Refer to Installing the Client Emergency Agent Application for instructions. 3.
REAL-TIME EVENT MONITORING Once the Client Emergency Agent has been activated, a motion or alarm event detected by a linked camera on a DX8100 server will cause a pop-up window to display a still image of the event. In addition to real-time monitoring of events, all event notifications sent to the client will be logged for future viewing. Figure 162.
6. Double-click each event in the event list you want to view. A pop-up window containing a still image of the logged event will open. Figure 164. Client Emergency Agent Server List and Log SHUTTING DOWN THE CLIENT EMERGENCY AGENT To shut down the Client Emergency Agent: • Click Quit.
DX8100 Viewer Welcome to the DX8100 Viewer application. The DX8100 Viewer is capable of playing back a variety of video, still image, and audio media formats. It is designed to recognize and verify the digital watermark that is embedded in DX8100 native video. Watermarking is used to authenticate the originality of a video file and to alert users of possible image tampering.
DX8100 VIEWER SOFTWARE INSTALLATION To install the DX8100 Viewer software: 1. Start the Windows operating system. 2. Close all programs, including any antivirus software. 3. Insert the DX8100 Resource CD into the CD-ROM drive of your PC and wait for the DX8100 Resource CD screen to appear. Figure 165. Resource CD Screen 4. Click Software. The Software menu is displayed. Figure 166.
5. Click DX8100 Viewer. The DX8100 Viewer Setup dialog box opens. Figure 167. DX8100 Viewer Dialog Box 6. Click Next. The Software License Agreement dialog box opens. Figure 168. Emergency Agent Software License Agreement Dialog Box 7. Click Next. Figure 169.
8. Click Next to accept the default installation folder. 9. Click Finish to complete the installation process. Figure 170.
STARTING THE DX8100 VIEWER The Playback speed cannot be changed in the DX8100 Viewer. After opening up a saved file, the program will not allow you to move the slider to speed up or slow down the video. To start the DX8100 Viewer software on a client PC: 1. Turn on the client computer and wait while Windows loads. 2. Double-click the DX8100 Viewer icon on the client computer’s desktop. Figure 171. DX8100 Viewer Icon The DX8100 Viewer application window opens. Figure 172.
The following table describes the parts of the DX8100 Viewer window. Table AP. Parts of the DX8100 Mobile Client Window Item Part Toolbar View panel Playback controls Playback slider Volume controls (click speaker icon to toggle audio mute) Watermark verification message area Play speed control for video captured in the DX8100 Native format. The following table describes the DX8100 Viewer toolbar buttons. Table AQ.
2. Click the “Look in” drop-down box to select the drive and folder location where the media file(s) resides. 3. Select the file(s) you want to play. 4. Click Open. The file opens in the DX8100 Viewer window in the Play mode. Figure 174. View Panel Image PLAYING VIDEO You can play video files in the DX8100 Viewer after they have been opened. The DX8100 Viewer provides a speed control that allows you to speed up playback of video exported in the Native format.
PRINTING IMAGES You can print still images that appear in the view panel. Use the playback controls to pause a video file on a specific still image. To print a still image: • On the DX8100 Viewer toolbar, click Print. For example, click C2631M-A (6/07) .
Working with the Playlist The DX8100 viewer application allows you to create, load, and save playlists of media files.
ADDING FILES TO THE CURRENT LIST To add media files to the current list: 1. In the Playlist dialog box, click .The Open dialog box opens. Figure 176. Adding Files to a Play List 2. Click the “Look in” drop-down box to select the drive and folder location where the media file(s) resides. 3. Select the file(s) you want to play. Use the Ctrl key to simultaneously select multiple files to add to the playlist. 4. Click Open.
Working with Viewer Configuration Tools This section describes how to use the DX8100 Viewer configuration tools and includes the following topics: • Accessing Viewer Configuration Tools • Adjusting Picture Quality • Changing the Snapshot Directory • Changing the Language • Enabling/Disabling Filtered Image Display ACCESSING VIEWER CONFIGURATION TOOLS To access the Viewer Setup dialog box: • On the DX8100 Viewer toolbar, click Configuration.
CHANGING THE LANGUAGE To change the language: 1. On the DX8100 Viewer toolbar, click Tools. The menu is displayed. 2. In the Language section, select a language. 3. Close the DX8100 Viewer application. 4. Restart the DX8100 Viewer application. ENABLING/DISABLING FILTERED IMAGE DISPLAY To enable/disable filtered image display: 1. On the DX8100 Viewer toolbar, click Tools. The menu is displayed. 2.
DX8100 Mobile Client Welcome to the DX8100 Mobile Client application. The DX8100 Mobile Client allows you to view live video remotely from multiple cameras and sites. Networking capabilities include local connection using wire-bound or wireless LAN technologies or remote connection using the Internet. The DX8100 Mobile Client software runs on a standard pocket PC-based PDA, and it can display a single channel of real-time video from any camera attached to any DX8100 DVR on the network.
3. Turn on your handheld device (if it is not already running). 4. Insert the DX8100 Resource CD into your PC’s DVD drive and wait for the DX8100 Resource CD screen to appear. Figure 179. Resource CD Screen 5. Click Software. The Software menu is displayed. Figure 180.
6. Click Mobile Client. The Mobile Client Setup dialog box opens. Figure 181. DX8100 Viewer Dialog Box 7. Click Next. The Software License Agreement dialog box opens. Figure 182. Mobile Client Software License Agreement Dialog Box 8. Click Next. The Installing Application dialog box opens. Figure 183. Installing Application Dialog Box 9. Click Yes to accept the default installation folder. 10.
CONNECTING MOBILE CLIENTS TO A DX8100 SERIES DVR Using a wired or wireless network connection, the DX8100 Mobile Client application can monitor live video from a number of geographically dispersed DVRs. The following figure illustrates a simplified wireless network connecting a pocket PC-compatible PDA device to a single DX8100 DVR. Detailed instructions, describing how to configure your particular PDA device for wireless networking, are beyond the scope of this manual.
STARTING THE DX8100 MOBILE CLIENT Before attempting to start the DX8100 Mobile Client application, make sure you have installed the Mobile Client software on your pocket PC-compatible handheld device and you have an active network connection to a DX8100 DVR server. To start the DX8100 Mobile Client application: • From the Windows Start menu, choose Start > Programs > DX8100. The DX8100 Mobile Client application starts. The following figure shows the DX8100 Mobile Client application window.
EXITING THE DX8100 MOBILE CLIENT To exit the DX8100 Mobile Client application: 1. On the DX8100 Mobile Client toolbar, tap DX8100. 2. Tap Exit. You can also Tap the icon on the title bar to exit. Figure 187. Exiting the Program SETTING UP USER SECURITY This section describes how to set up security and includes the following topics: • Setting Up an Initial Password • Changing an Existing Password SETTING UP AN INITIAL PASSWORD To set up an initial password: 1. Tap DX8100 > Options > Security.
5. Tap OK. Figure 189. Entering a New Password CHANGING AN EXISTING PASSWORD To change an existing password: 1. Tap DX8100 > Options > Security. Figure 190. Security Menu Option 2. Enter your password in the Current text box. 3. Enter a different password in the New text box. (Passwords must be 4-10 characters long and can include spaces and special characters.) 4. Re-enter the new password in the Confirm text box. 5. Tap OK. Figure 191.
LOGGING IN TO THE MOBILE CLIENT APPLICATION After the security password has been assigned, you must log in to the Mobile Client application each time it is launched. To log in to the Mobile Client application, enter a password in the field provided and then click OK. Figure 192.
2. Tap Add. Figure 194. Connect Screen 3. Tap New Group. Figure 195. Creating a New Group 4. Enter a name for the new group. (Group names can be a maximum of 15 characters long and can include spaces and special characters.) 5. Tap OK. Figure 196.
6. Tap Cancel to return to the Connect screen. Figure 197. Finalizing New Group Creation EDITING AN EXISTING GROUP To edit an existing group: 1. Tap . 2. Select the group you wish to edit. 3. Tap Edit. Figure 198. Editing a Group 4. Enter a new group name. 5. Tap OK. Figure 199. Editing Group Information 6. Tap Close to return to the main screen.
DELETING A GROUP To delete a group: 1. Tap the icon on the toolbar. 2. Select the group you wish to delete. You cannot delete the Remote Site group. 3. Tap Del. Figure 200. Deleting a Group 4. Select an option to either delete or retain sites within the group to be deleted. • • Select “MOVED into default group” to move any sites to the Remote Site group. Select DELETED to delete the group and any sites contained within it. 5. Tap OK to complete the deletion process for the group. Figure 201.
ADDING A DX8100 SITE TO A GROUP To add a DX8100 site to a group: 1. Tap . 2. Tap Add. Figure 202. Adding a New DX8100 Site 3. Select a Group from the drop-down box. Figure 203. Site Setup Screen 4. Enter a name for the new DX8100 site. (Site names can be a maximum of 15 characters; spaces and special characters are allowed.) 5. Enter the IP address of the new site. 6. If necessary enter a new base port number (9002 is the default).
7. Tap OK. Figure 204. Entering New Site Information 8. Tap Connect to connect to the newly created site, or tap Close to go back to the main screen. Figure 205. New Site in Connect Window EDITING A DX8100 SITE To edit a DX8100 site: 1. Tap the icon on the toolbar. 2. If necessary, tap the plus (+) sign next to the group name to expand it. 3. Select the DX8100 DVR you want to edit. 4. Tap Edit. Figure 206.
5. Enter a new name for the site. 6. Enter a new IP address for the site. 7. If necessary enter a new base port number (9002 is the default). Consult your network administrator before assigning or changing port numbers. Make sure that the ports are not blocked internally, but are protected from external threats by a firewall. Web client and server ports must be identical. 8. Tap OK. Figure 207. Changing a Site’s Name and IP Address 9. Tap Close to return to the main screen.
CONNECTING TO A DX8100 SITE To connect to a DX8100 site: 1. Tap the icon on the toolbar. 2. If necessary, tap the plus (+) sign next to the group name to expand it. 3. Select the DX8100 DVR you wish to connect to. 4. Tap Connect to connect to the remote site and return to the main screen. Figure 209. Connecting to a DVR Site DISCONNECTING FROM A SERVER SITE To disconnect from a server site: 1. Tap DX8100 on the toolbar. 2. Tap Close. Also, tapping the icon on the title bar will disconnect the site.
VIEWING LIVE VIDEO To view live video: Once you have connected to a DX8100 site, the main screen displays a live image of the connected site from Camera 1. Figure 211 illustrates live view from the main screen. 1. Tap one of the camera selection buttons to view live video from a different camera. 2. Tap the 3. Tap the to pause the image. to resume live view. Figure 211. Viewing Live Video from the Main Screen You can pause an image and resume live view by choosing menu commands.
CUSTOMIZING THE VIEW SCREEN This section describes how to customize the view screen and includes the following topics: • Changing Screen Size • Full-Screen Mode CHANGING SCREEN SIZE To change the size of the main screen viewing area: 1. Tap DX8100 > Options > View Size. Figure 213. DX8100 Menu and View Size Option 2. Deselect the Auto Fit check box. 3. Move the slider to the desired position. (Screen size ranges from 120 x 90 to 240 x 180 pixels). 4. Tap OK. Figure 214.
FULL-SCREEN MODE To change to full-screen view: 1. Tap . Figure 217. Full-Screen View 2. Tap anywhere on the screen to exit full-screen view. You can also tap Live > Full Screen to change to full-screen view. Figure 218.
DX8100 Web Client Welcome to the DX8100 Web Client application. This section describes how to use the DX8100 Web Client application and includes the following topics: • Using the DX8100 Web Client • Web Client Configuration • Viewing Live Video Using the DX8100 Web Client DESCRIPTION The DX8100 Web Client allows you to view live video and operate the PTZ features of cameras attached to DX8100 Series DVRs.
INSTALLATION The first time you use a Web browser to connect to a DVR server, an ActiveX® control application is downloaded and installed on your local computer. This control facilitates usage of the Web client’s interactive features. 1. To install and enable IPSec security services, refer to either Installing the Client Application or Installing the Client Emergency Agent Application. Refer to Enabling IPSec Security Services for instructions on how to enable IPSec security services.
STARTING THE DX8100 WEB CLIENT Your Web browser must have cookies enabled. Refer to Microsoft Internet Explorer Help for instructions on enabling cookies. User names and passwords are case sensitive, type them exactly as shown. NOTES: To avoid potential problems and conflicts within your computer’s video subsystem, run only one instance of the Client application or Web Client at a time. You must have IPSec security services enabled to use the DX8100 Web Client.
EXITING THE DX8100 WEB CLIENT To exit the Web Client application, select File > Close from the browser window. Figure 221. Web Browser File Menu SCREEN LAYOUT Cameras can be assigned to view panels, live video can be displayed, and PTZ features can be controlled from a single screen. Figure 222 shows the available features of the DX8100 Web Client application. Figure 222.
The following table describes the Web Client application window. Table AT.
Web Client Configuration WORKING WITH THE CONNECTION LIST Before live video can be viewed from the Web Client’s view panels, at least one connection to a remote DX8100 server must be established. Up to one hundred DX8100 server sites can be added to the Connection List. Using the multicast feature, the DX8100 DVR can support an unlimited number of Web client connections. For information about enabling the DX8100 DVR multicast feature, refer to the DX8100 Operation/ Programming manual.
5. If necessary enter a new base port number (9002 is the default). Consult your network administrator before assigning or changing port numbers. Make sure that the ports are not blocked internally, but are protected from external threats by a firewall. Web client and server ports must be identical. 6. If necessary, enter a software upgrade port number (9003 is the default). 7. If necessary, enter a new information port in the Information Port box (9005 is the default). 8. Click OK.
3. If your server is on Network Address Translation (NAT), click the Server on NAT check box. 4. Enter an IP address range to search for DVR sites. a. Enter the first three octets of the IP range you wish to search, for example 10.10.1. b. Enter the beginning value for the search range in the fourth octet, for example 001. c. Enter the final value for the search range in the text box provided, for example 254. NOTE: Each octet of the IP address must be an integer from 1-255. 5. Click Find. 6.
Adding a DX8100 Server to a Group with a Known IP Address To add a DX8100 server to a group with a known IP address: 1. Click . The Connection List dialog box opens. Figure 228. Connection List Dialog Box 2. Do the following: a. Select a group. b. Click Add. The Server Information dialog box opens. Figure 229. Server Information Dialog Box 3. Enter the name of the DX8100 Series DVR you wish to add to the group. 4. Enter the IP address of the DVR. 5.
Adding a DX8100 Server to a Group with an Unknown IP Address To add a remote DVR site to a group in the Connection List when you do not know the IP address: NOTES: To be successful, the following stipulations must be satisfied: • Each DVR must be attached to the same subnet. • The first three octets of the IP address of the subnet must be known. • The range of addresses used in the last octet of the subnet must be known. 1. Click . The Connection List dialog box opens. Figure 230.
4. Enter an IP address range to search for DVR sites. a. Enter the first three octets of the IP range you wish to search, for example 10.10.1. b. Enter the beginning value for the search range in the fourth octet, for example 001. c. Enter the final value for the search range in the text box provided, for example 254. NOTE: Each octet of the IP address must be an integer from 1-255. 5. Click Find. 6. Select one or more DX8100 servers to add to the Site tree. 7. Click Add.
Editing a DX8100 Server’s Information in the Connection list 1. Click . The Connection List dialog box opens. Figure 233. Editing a Site from the Connection List 2. Select the DX8100 Series DVR you wish to edit. 3. Click Edit. The Server Information dialog box appears. Figure 234. Editing Server Information 4. Enter a new name for the server. 5. Enter a new IP address for the server. 6. If necessary enter a new base port number (9002 is the default).
WORKING WITH REMOTE SITES This section describes how to work with remote sites and includes the following topics: • Connecting to a Remote Site • Logging In to a Remote Site • Logging Out of a Remote Site • Disconnecting from a Remote Site CONNECTING TO A REMOTE SITE To connect to an active DX8100 server on the network: 1. Right-click the remote site name from the Site tree. 2. Select Connect from the quick-menu. Figure 235.
LOGGING OUT OF A REMOTE SITE To log out of a remote DVR site, right-click the site name from the Site tree, and then select User Log-Out from the quick-menu. DISCONNECTING FROM A REMOTE SITE To terminate a connection with a remote DX8100 server: 1. Right-click the name of the remote site from the Site tree. 2. Select Disconnect from the quick-menu. Figure 238.
CONFIGURING VIEW PANELS The DX8100 Web Client can display up to 16 cameras simultaneously, on a single screen. To establish the arrangement of view panels on the Web Client screen, select a screen division button from the toolbar. The following table describes the division buttons. Table AU. Web Client Division Buttons Button Description Displays 1 camera. Displays 4 cameras simultaneously (quad display). Displays 9 cameras simultaneously. Displays 16 cameras simultaneously. 6-panel display.
3. Repeat the process in steps 1-2 for up to 16 cameras from various DVR sites. When changing from one screen division to another you must reassign cameras to view panels. OPERATING THE ON-SCREEN PTZ CONTROLS The on-screen PTZ control allows users to manipulate the positioning and lens features of cameras using a mouse.
3. Release the mouse button when you have moved the camera to the desired position. 4. To adjust camera lens features, click the plus (+) or minus (-) buttons next to each function on the keypad. Refer to the following figure. Figure 242. Web Client PTZ Lens Controls PTZ Presets A preset is a user-defined camera position using PTZ, and focus commands. A DX8100 Series DVR can address up to 128 PTZ presets (1-32).
To program a PTZ preset: 1. Drag a camera from the Site tree onto a view panel. 2. Click . Figure 243. Web View and PTZ Control Panel 3. Using the on-screen PTZ controls and PTZ keypad, move the camera to the desired position and adjust zoom and iris settings. EXIT Figure 244.
4. Using the PTZ keypad, select a number for the new preset (for example, select 1). Figure 245. Programming a Preset Using Web Client 5. Click to store the preset in the selected memory location. 6. Repeat steps 4-6 for each preset you want to program. 7. Click again to exit programming mode. Activating a Preset To activate a preset: 1. Click a preset number (1-32) on the keypad. 2. Click to activate preset. The camera repositions to the new preset.
Clearing a Preset To clear a preset: 1. 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 247. Clearing a Preset Using Web Client 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.
Programming a Pattern To program a pattern: 1. Drag a camera from the Site tree onto a view panel. 2. Click to enter programming mode. 3. Using the PTZ keypad, select a number for the pattern (1-4). 4. Click . 5. Navigate the camera through a series of movements using the on-screen PTZ, and focus controls. Certain PTZ devices, like Pelco’s Spectra Series domes, will display an on-screen message with the amount of remaining memory available for pattern programming. Figure 248.
Clearing a Pattern To clear a pattern: 1. Click to enter programming mode. 2. Select a pattern number (1-4) on the keypad. 3. Click 4. Click 5. Click 6. Click . . again. again to exit programming mode. Figure 250. Clearing a Pattern Using Web Client Accessing Programming Features of Remote Cameras You can use the PTZ function to program features of remote cameras, such as Pelco’s Spectra III.
2. Click to access remote camera setup mode. For certain camera models, you can also select preset number 95 from the keypad to access remote setup mode. To access preset number 95, click , 9, 5, and from the PTZ keypad. Figure 252. PTZ Control Panel Using Web Client 3. Use the on-screen PTZ controls or the focus (+) and focus (-) buttons to navigate up and through down camera menu choices. Figure 253. Camera Setup Menu 4. Click the iris (+) button to select an option from the camera’s on-screen menu.
Index A accounts access levels, definition of 156 built-in user accounts 155 administrator accessing the setup mode 109 changing PC client application default password 23 changing port numbers 24 DirectDraw, enabling 23 setup options 109 alarm event emergency notification 130 recording mode, setting up 130 alarm inputs linking a single alarm input to multiple cameras 43 linking multiple alarms to one camera 43 removing a linked alarm input from a camera 44 setting up alarm input, selecting 120 alarm output
camera, removing a linked alarm input 44 Capture Card, displaying video 45 channel resolution 129 Coaxitron protocol 57 commands auxiliary, sending 64 compression, video 140 connecting DX8000 DVRs 109 connection list adding servers to 24 adding site with unknown IP address 25 adding sites with know IP address 24 deleting a DX8000 server 26 editing DX8000 server information 26 D D protocol 57 designators camera 49 site 49 digital zoom control 31 DirectDraw enabling 23 hardware acceleration 23 disk space 31
H hardware DX8000-AUD audio card 114 external equipment 64 I import setup 32 index view panel 31 indicators audio 49 camera 49 instant recording 49 on-screen PTZ control 49 pan, tilt, and zoom 49 record 49 site 49 instant recording indicator 49 instant recording mode 50 IPSec disabling 21 enabling 21 network communications, required 21 L language supported 33 English (default) French German Italian Polish Portuguese Russian Spanish linking alarm input, removing from camera 44 alarm inputs, linking to came
PTZ Select All Site Name Video Recording operating modes function 36 Display Search Setup instant record, starting and stopping 51 instant recording 50 live recording 52 overriding other users 109 P P protocol 57 pan, tilt, and zoom (PTZ) control panel 31 pan, tilt, and zoom control enabling 49 focus command, using 57 operating 52, 53 preset, programming 57 programming guidelines 57 pan, tilt, and zoom indicator 49 pane/panel background color 33 channel/camera assignment to 38 configuring 38 division displ
instant, enabling 51 motion, camera settings supported frame rate during motion 140 image resolution 140 motion image quality 140 post-motion 140 pre-motion 140 pre-motion frame rate 140 pre-motion image quality 140 normal 50 normal, camera settings supported frame rate 140 image quality 140 image resolution 140 recording schedule profile 129 scheduled modes 129, 130 alarm ATM/POS motion normal recording modes 130 recording schedule 128 relays Event-Relay Link Settings page, accessing 120 linked relay outpu
PTZ test 112 video loss events, linking to 127 relay output advanced alarm-activated, configuring 148 advanced ATM/POS-activated, configuring 149 advanced motion-activated, configuring 147 advanced video loss-activated, configuring 149 alarm event (external), linking to 121 ATM/POS event (external), linking to 121 motion event (external), linking to 120 See also relays video loss event (external), linking to 122 relay properties, setting up 119 See also relays schedule setup frame rate, basic, configuring 1
video, low level 117 view cycle view setup 33 pane/panel. See pane/panel viewing area.
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