O P E R A T I O N DVR5100 Series Digital Video Recorder C1696M (8/06)
Contents About the DVR5100 Series Digital Video Recorder Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Starting and Stopping the DVR5100 Re-Entering Login Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Patterns, Presets, and Scans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Activating PTZ Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Stopping a Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
List of Illustrations 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 C1696M (8/06) DVR5100 Network Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Login Dialog Box With On-Screen Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 6 Selecting Multiple Types of Recorded Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Selecting Multiple Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Enhanced Search Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
List of Tables A B C D E F G C1696M (8/06) Default User IDs and Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Features of the DVR5100 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 DVR5100 Control Pad Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About the DVR5100 Series Digital Video Recorder The DVR5100 Series digital video recorder (DVR) is stand-alone or Endura-enabled, high-performance 4, 8, or 16 channel DVR. The DVR5100 combines superior forensic functions, easy-to-use interfaces, and video recording performance previously reserved for extremely high-end systems. Digital video recorders designed for forensic applications must record video at high resolutions to capture exceptional detail and quality required for investigative work.
Getting Started This manual describes how to operate the DVR5100 to view and record live video, search for recorded video and mark it or lock it for future use, and to operate or adjust cameras. For information about installing and configuring the unit, refer to the installation manual. The DVR5100 provides access to most of the functionality needed for day-to-day operations along with basic monitor setup options. For access to advanced setup or configuration, use the DVR5100 remote client application.
2. In the User Name list, turn the jog (inner dial) on the Control Pad to select the user name. Figure 2. Login Dialog Box With On-Screen Keyboard 3. To enter the password, do the following: a. On the Control Pad, press . The on-screen keyboard appears. (Figure 2) b. Use the joystick to navigate to the first number your password, and then press Enter/Shift c. Repeat these steps until you have entered the entire password. d. Press to accept the password, or press 4.
To re-enter your login information: TIP: You can use an optional KBD5000 keyboard or a USB PC keyboard and mouse to perform some setup tasks more easily. Refer to Understanding DVR Controls and Menus on page 13 for a comparison on using any of these devices to work with the on-screen menus. 1. Verify that the user name is correct, and then select a different user name if necessary. 2. To re-enter the password, do the following: a. On the Control Pad, press . The on-screen keyboard appears. (Figure 2) b.
2. From the main menu, select the Logout icon. The Login dialog box appears. Figure 5. Login Dialog Box 3. Select a user name, and then enter your password. You must select a user name that has administrator permissions. 4. Press the red function key , or navigate to Shutdown , and then press Enter/Shift . The DVR5100 saves all configuration information and recorded video and then shuts down. LOGGING OUT You can log out of the system without shutting down the unit.
Understanding DVR Controls and Menus This section provides an overview of DVR5100 front panel controls and menus. The DVR5100 is a menu-driven DVR. You can operate the DVR5100 using any of the following: • DVR5100 Control Pad: The DVR5100 provides front panel controls that allow you to local access to the menu system. You can configure and operate the DVR5100 using front panel controls. Refer to DVR5100 Control Pad on page 14 for a description of each key on the Control Pad.
Table B. Features of the DVR5100 Front Panel (Continued) Network status indicator the following conditions: : The network status LED indicates the network connection and speed. It may display one of • Off: The unit is not connected to the network. • Solid Green: The unit is connected to the network using the 1000BaseT standard. • Solid Yellow: The unit is connected to the network using the 100BaseT standard. • Solid Red: The unit is connected to the network using the 10BaseT standard.
Table C. DVR5100 Control Pad Functions (Continued) Quick export label: Indicates the function of this key when on-screen menus are not displayed. Enter/Shift: The Enter/Shift key selects menu items when menus are visible. Press and release the key to enter or exit PTZ mode, which is indicated by a blue border around the video pane. Press and hold the key to adjust volume. Plus (+)/Minus (–) keys: Plus Shift key.
NAVIGATING THROUGH MENUS WITH THE KBD5000 KEYBOARD The KBD5000 keyboard controls serve different purposes depending on which part of the menus you are using. The keys light up to indicate which controls are available based on your currently active operation. If a key is not lit, that control is not currently available. ACTIVATING ON-SCREEN MENUS When you want to activate on-screen menus, you can use the keys on the KBD5000. The menu operations are described in the following table: Table D.
ACTIVATING LIVE AND PLAYBACK CONTROLS After you select a video pane, you can work with the live or recorded video, operate pan and tilt commands, or initiate other camera-specific actions with the KBD5000 keys. The menu operations are described in the following table: Table E. KBD5000 Live and Playback Operations Joystick Module Key Live and Playback Operations Joystick: Navigates up and down, left and right across the monitor and across menus. Controls PTZ.
Table E. KBD5000 Live and Playback Operations (Continued) Jog/Shuttle Module Key Live and Playback Operations Menu selection key: Shows or hides the main menu. Shuttle (outer ring): Performs fast rewind when moved to the left. Performs fast forward when moved to the right. When a sub-menu is displayed, turning the shuttle to the left returns you to the main menu. Jog (inner dial): Performs slow rewind when moved to the left. Performs slow forward when moved to the right.
Table F. USB PC Keyboard and Mouse Operations (Continued) Right or Left Arrow Ctrl + Right Arrow/ Ctrl + Left Arrow Page Up or Page Down Backspace Alphanumeric keypad In PTZ mode, pans the currently selected camera right or left. In the menus, moves to the next or previous field on a menu or dialog box. Increases or decreases the audio volume. Scrolls forward or backward through the timeline on the Quick Search dialog box, or selects the next or previous entry in a list on a menu or dialog box.
Overview of Navigation and Controls The DVR5100 Series DVR provides semitransparent on-screen menus that allow you to adjust settings while continuing to monitor live video. The DVR5100 Control Pad offers a quick and convenient set of local controls that allow you to configure and operate the DVR. Figure 10. DVR5100 Main Window The DVR5100 application window contains the following elements: Icon path: Orients you to your location in the menu hierarchy.
DISPLAYING AND HIDING THE SYSTEM MENUS Press the Menu key to display and hide the on-screen menus. The first time you display the menus, the DVR5100 displays the main menu. If you navigate to a lower-level menu and then close the menu display, the DVR5100 retains that information and returns you to the same menu the next time you press the Menu key. To hide an on-screen menu, press the Menu key again. Figure 11.
USING THE JOG/SHUTTLE TO NAVIGATE THROUGH MENUS There are two ways to return to a previous, or higher level, menu: • Turn the jog (inner dial) to the right or left until you select the Back icon Enter/Shift key • on the screen, and then press the . Turn the shuttle (outer ring) counterclockwise. The icon path at the top of the menu bar tells you which menu icons you selected to arrive at your current location.
3. Enter characters by pressing the following keys: • • • Turn the jog to the right or left to select a character of the name or IP address that you are entering. Use the joystick, blue function key, or yellow function key to move between characters within the text field. Use the jog/shuttle to move slowly or quickly through the list of characters. • Press the Minus key • Press the Plus key • Press the Shift/Enter • • Press the green function key to accept a completed entry.
On-Screen Menus The DVR5100 Series DVR on-screen menus hierarchy is designed to present only those menus for which you have permission. Depending on your user role, you might see all available menus or only a few of the menus. There are user roles for an administrator, manager, operator, and guest. The descriptions of menus in this section are based on the administrator role, which has access to all menus and functions.
SEARCH/EXPORT MENU The Search/Export menu contains options for locating and reviewing recorded video and for exporting snapshots and recorded video. To export video you must have a CD or DVD available. To export snapshots, you must have a USB storage device attached to the DVR5100 or to the KBD5000. Figure 20. Search Export Menu SETUP WINDOW If you have permissions to do so, you can view or modify setup information for the DVR5100.
Operating the DVR5100 The DVR5100 Control Pad provides access to most DVR5100 features and functionality. The DVR5100 Remote Client application is required to configure certain options accessible to the DVR5100. For example, scripts are created using the Remote Client, but are operated on the DVR5100 from the Control Pad. An optional KBD5000 keyboard or USB PC keyboard and mouse also can be used to operate the DVR5100 instead of the Control Pad.
VIEWING A SPECIFIC CAMERA When you select a camera, its video stream is sent to the video pane with the green border. For example, if your display is set to a 2x2 layout and the upper left video pane is selected, you can select any camera to display in this video pane. Follow the instructions below to display video for a specific camera in any video pane or to display a specific camera and switch to full-screen mode. Figure 22.
4. If it is not already selected, navigate to the Select Camera icon, and then press Enter/Shift . The Camera List appears. Figure 25. Camera List 5. Use the joystick or the jog (inner dial) to select a camera from the list, and then press Enter/Shift in the selected video pane. . Video from the camera is displayed NOTE: A red slash through a camera icon indicates that it is not currently available for display. To display a specific camera in full-screen mode: 1.
WORKING WITH CAMERAS This section describes how to work with cameras that are attached to the DVR5100 and is organized into the following topics: • Adjusting the Iris, below • Adjust the Focus on page 31 • Repositioning a Camera With PTZ Capabilities on page 32 • Accessing Camera Menus on page 33 ADJUSTING THE IRIS NOTE: The instructions in this manual refer to the DVR5100 Control Pad.
3. Press the red function key to select the Iris icon. The Iris dialog box appears. Figure 29. Iris Dialog Box 4. Navigate to the option box. By default, the iris mode is set to Auto Iris On. 5. Turn the jog (inner dial) to set the iris mode to Auto Iris Off. 6. Navigate to the iris –/+ controls, and then do one of the following: • To open the iris, turn the shuttle reaches its limit. clockwise. As an alternative, press and hold the Plus button to open the iris until it Figure 30.
ADJUST THE FOCUS NOTE: The instructions in this manual refer to the DVR5100 Control Pad. Refer to Navigating Through Menus with the KBD5000 Keyboard on page 4 and Navigating Through Menus with a PC Keyboard and Mouse on page 6 for alternate keystrokes if you are using either of these devices. To adjust focus: 1. In the live view mode, use the joystick to select a video pane that is displaying video from a camera whose iris requires adjustment.
6. Move to the focus –/+ control and do one of the following: • To focus closer to an object, turn the shuttle (outer dial) to the right. The plus sign (+) is highlighted by a circle, indicating the direction of the change. As an alternative, press and hold the Plus button to focus closer. Figure 34. Focus Closer to An Object • To focus farther away from an object, turn the shuttle (outer dial) to the left. The minus sign (-) is highlighted by a circle, indicat- ing the direction of the change.
3. Move the joystick left or right to pan to the left or right of the current scene. 4. Move the joystick up or down to tilt the camera up or down from the current scene. 5. Press and hold the Plus or Minus buttons to zoom in and zoom out of the scene. If the camera does not respond to the joystick, verify that the camera protocol is configured correctly. The DVR5100 supports Coaxitron, Extended Coaxitron, Pelco D and Pelco P protocols for cameras that are equipped for PTZ control.
4. Navigate the menu as follows: • Use the joystick to move through the list of menu options and through the list of settings for each option. • Press Enter/Shift • To return to a previous menu in the Camera Settings menu, move to the Back command, and then press Enter/Shift to select or accept an option or a setting. You cannot undo a change once you have pressed this button. 5.
Responding to Alarms Each time an alarm occurs, the DVR5100 displays an Alarm Received dialog box, which allows you to respond immediately to the event or elect to have the alarm event snoozed for a specified amount of time. An alarm event must be acknowledged before it will disappear from the screen. Any user with permissions to do so can respond to an alarm event. The alarm message might provide instructions on how to respond to the alarm event.
To acknowledge an alarm event: 1. After an alarm message appears on the Alarm Received dialog box (Figure 39), press the blue function key to display the comments associated with the alarm. If necessary, turn the jog (inner dial) to select a single alarm. Instructions appear on how to respond to the alarm. Figure 40. Alarm Information 2. Select the OK icon , and then press Enter/Shift , or press the green function key to close the comments. The Alarm Received dialog box appears. (Figure 39) 3.
VIEWING COMMENTS NOTE: The instructions in this manual refer to the DVR5100 Control Pad. Refer to Navigating Through Menus with the KBD5000 Keyboard on page 4 and Navigating Through Menus with a PC Keyboard and Mouse on page 6 for alternate keystrokes if you are using either of these devices. To view an alarm message comment: 1. On the Panel Keypad, press the blue function key . 2. An alarm message appears. 3.
Executing Scripts A script is like a macro but provides much more power and flexibility. Scripts may be used to control almost all system functions and may be combined in almost any order. To create a script you must be logged on to the DVR5100 remote client application. Refer to the operation manual for the remote client application for instructions on creating scripts. The following table describes actions that are supported in scripts. Table G.
3. When the Execute Script dialog box appears, turn the jog (inner dial) to scroll through and select a script from the list (Figure 43). 4. Press the buttons on the Panel Keypad as follows: • To start a script, press the green function key Shift • • , and then press Enter/ . To stop a script, press the yellow function key Shift , or use the joystick to navigate to the Execute icon , or use the joystick to navigate to the Halt icon , and then press Enter/ .
Activating Relays The DVR5100 may be used to activate relay output manually, connecting DVR5100 devices to other external devices. A relay may be activated for a predetermined period of time (the dwell time) or may remain latched until there is another signal to release the relay. Users with administrator permissions can configure relays from the Devices tab in the Setup window. NOTE: The instructions in this manual refer to the DVR5100 Control Pad.
Using Patterns, Presets, and Scans With the DVR5100 you can activate patterns, presets, and scans. A pattern is a user-defined, viewable camera path with a beginning and end. The number and duration of patterns varies with different positioning systems. A preset action forces a camera with PTZ capability (pan, tilt, and zoom) to reposition itself on a specific scene, such as a door. A scan action moves a camera across the current scene that it is viewing from a predetermined starting point.
STOPPING A PATTERN NOTE: The instructions in this manual refer to the DVR5100 Control Pad. Refer to Navigating Through Menus with the KBD5000 Keyboard on page 4 and Navigating Through Menus with a PC Keyboard and Mouse on page 6 for alternate keystrokes if you are using either of these devices. To stop a pattern: 1. Select the video pane that is displaying video from a camera running a PTZ pattern. 2. If the border of the selected video pane is green, Press Enter/Shift . The border color changes to blue.
4. On the Panel Keypad press or until the preset number appears in the text field, and then press the yellow function key camera is moved to the preset location. To cancel your selection without activating the preset, press the red function key . The . ACTIVATING SCANS To scan is to view an area by panning a camera horizontally to the right or left. There are three types of scans available: • Scan Random: A random scan occurs when the camera pans in an irregular, unsystematic pattern.
Activating Auxiliary Commands (Wiper) On cameras that are equipped with a wiper, a preset command is available to activate it from the DVR5100. The DVR5100 ignores the command if a camera does not support it. NOTE: The instructions in this manual refer to the DVR5100 Control Pad. Refer to Navigating Through Menus with the KBD5000 Keyboard on page 4 and Navigating Through Menus with a PC Keyboard and Mouse on page 6 for alternate keystrokes if you are using either of these devices.
Searching for Video The DVR5100 offers two options for searching for recorded video: • Quick Search: With Quick Search you can search for video for the currently selected camera. • Enhanced Search: With Enhanced Search you can search for video on multiple cameras and for any available date and time range. An enhanced search can be refined to include only specific events or recording types on specific cameras.
PERFORMING A QUICK SEARCH NOTE: The instructions in this manual refer to the DVR5100 Control Pad. Refer to Navigating Through Menus with the KBD5000 Keyboard on page 4 and Navigating Through Menus with a PC Keyboard and Mouse on page 6 for alternate keystrokes if you are using either of these devices. To perform a quick search for and play back video: 1. In the live view mode, select a video pane that is displaying video from a camera. The video pane border is green. 2.
ENHANCED SEARCH Figure 56. Search Dialog Box You can use the Enhanced Search dialog box to search for recorded video based on the following search criteria: • • • C1696M (8/06) Date and time ranges: Search for video recorded in the following time periods: – Yesterday: Searches the previous 24-hour period from the current date. – Past 3 Days: Searches for video recorded in the preceding 3-day period from the current date.
PERFORMING AN ENHANCED SEARCH NOTE: The instructions in this manual refer to the DVR5100 Control Pad. Refer to Navigating Through Menus with the KBD5000 Keyboard on page 4 and Navigating Through Menus with a PC Keyboard and Mouse on page 6 for alternate keystrokes if you are using either of these devices. To perform an enhanced search: 1. In the live view mode, press to display the main menu. 2. From the main menu, select Search/Export. The Search/Export menu appears. Figure 57. Search/Export Menu 3.
7. Navigate to the Search field, turn the jog (inner dial) to select a video type for which to search, and then press Enter/Shift . Choices are All Types, Multiple Types, Locked, Continuous, Alarms, Motion, and Manual. If you select Multiple Types, the Select Search Type dialog box appears. Figure 60. Selecting Multiple Types of Recorded Video 8. Specify the recording types for which you want to search as follows: a. Turn the jog (inner dial) to select a recording type, and the press Enter/Shift b.
10. Specify the cameras for which you want to search as follows: a. Turn the jog (inner dial) to select a camera, and the press Enter/Shift b. Navigate to the OK icon the Cancel icon , and then press Enter/Shift , and then press Enter/Shift . when your list is complete. To cancel the selection list, navigate to . 11. Navigate to the Search icon , and then press Enter/Shift along with details about each recording. to start the search.
PLAYING A VIDEO CLIP You can play back recorded video after locating it with either a quick search or enhanced search. Follow the instructions below to play video from either search function. NOTE: The instructions in this manual refer to the DVR5100 Control Pad. Refer to Navigating Through Menus with the KBD5000 Keyboard on page 4 and Navigating Through Menus with a PC Keyboard and Mouse on page 6 for alternate keystrokes if you are using either of these devices.
PLAYBACK SPEEDS FOR RECORDED VIDEO While playing back recorded video you can play the video at several speeds in either fast forward or fast reverse direction. To change the playback peed for recorded video: 1. Select a video pane that is displaying recorded video. 2. Turn the shuttle (outer dial) clockwise to play the video fast forward. The farther you turn the shuttle, the faster the video plays. You can play the video at 2, 4, 15, 60, or 300 times faster than normal speed. 3.
To unlock a video clip: You can unlock any video clip that has been locked by first performing an enhanced search for locked video. 1. Perform an enhanced search making sure to include locked video in the Search type. Refer to Performing an Enhanced Search on page 48. Figure 66. Searching for Locked Video 2. Turn the jog (inner dial) to select a locked video clip, and then select Unlock . MARKING AN EVENT You can mark an event on a video clip while you are playing back recorded video.
3. Press to mark the event. A yellow star appears in the timeline for the selected camera the next time you view the Quick Search dialog box. (Figure 68) 4. Select Cancel to close the Quick Export dialog box. Figure 68.
Exporting Video The DVR5100 allows you to export video as QuickTime MPEG-4 or Pelco video format (*.pef) and save the file to a USB device, CD-ROM, or DVD. The default export format is QuickTime MPEG-4, but this may be changed during the export process on the Enhanced Search dialog box. Exported video clips can be quite large. Snapshots may be exported to a USB device.
4. Navigate to the export destination, and then select an option. You can export video to a CD, DVD, or USB memory key. The media must have sufficient space to store the entire video clip. If you are unsure if the video clip has sufficient space, follow the instructions at Step 7 to export only a portion of the video clip. 5. Select the Begin Export command to export the entire video clip. A message appears at the bottom of the monitor while the DVR5100 exports the video clip.
To export a video clip from the Enhanced Search screen: 1. Perform an Enhanced Search. The Enhanced Search dialog box appears. For information about performing an enhanced search, refer to Performing an Enhanced Search on page 48. Figure 73. Enhanced Search Dialog Box 2. In the search results list box, select a video clip, and then select Export . The Export Selected Clip dialog box appears. Figure 74. Export Selected Clip Dialog Box 3. Modify the export settings as follows: C1696M (8/06) a.
4. (Optional) To adjust the date and time, press the blue function key you can revise and set the date and time for the exported video. 5. When all of the settings are correct, select Export on the Panel Keypad. The Date Time Range dialog opens where . The export process begins and the progress appears on the monitor. Figure 75. Export Message Dialog Box You can review exported video on any computer that contains a compatible media player. To review video that is exported as a Pelco Video File (.
Capturing a Snapshot (Still Image) All snapshots are saved in a default folder called images which is created automatically on a USB device. You must attach a USB device to the DVR5100 before you start to capture a snapshot. If a USB device is not attached to the unit when you start to capture the snapshot, an error message appears and the snapshot is not saved. NOTE: The instructions in this manual refer to the DVR5100 Control Pad.
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