OPERATION/CONFIGURATION DX8100 Series Hybrid Video Recorder Client Application Software C2631M-C (7/09)
Contents Client Operation/Configuration Welcome to DX8100 Series HVR Client Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 DX8100 Client Emergency Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 DX8100 Viewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Working in Live View Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Assigning and Removing Cameras from View Panes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Searching for Transactions That Satisfy Specific Exceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Searching for Transactions by Line Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Searching for Transactions by Action Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Up Advanced Relay Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Setting Up Network Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Data Backup Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Playing Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Saving Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Printing Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting to a Remote Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 Logging In to a Remote Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 Logging Out of 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 AV C2631M-C (7/09) Parts of the DX8100 Application Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 File Menu Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Client Operation/Configuration You are reading DX8100 Series hybrid video recorder (HVR) version 2.0 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 Series HVR Client Application.
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 HVRs. Using a standard Web browser, you can remotely monitor up to 16 cameras from up to five DX8100 HVR servers simultaneously. Each DX8100 HVR can support up to 100 Web clients either internally within an organization or externally through the Internet. DX8100 FEATURES The DX8100 version 2.
Getting Started with DX8100 Client Software This section describes the system requirements, software installation, and working with security. The following topics are included: • Description of DX8100 Client Software • Recommended System Requirements • Windows XP Display Properties Configuration Requirements • Installing the Client Application on page 17 • Enabling IPSec Services on page 17 • Disabling IPSec Services on page 18 DESCRIPTION OF DX8100 CLIENT SOFTWARE The DX8100 version 2.
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 disc into the computer’s DVD drive and wait for the DX8100 resource disc window to appear. 4. Click Software. The DX8100 software installation options appear. 5. Click Client. The DX8100 Security Setup dialog box opens. 6. Verify that the Install IPSec Configurations check box is selected.
DISABLING IPSEC SERVICES To see the Manage IPSec Settings menu option from the Start menu, the Start menu has to be changed to Classic View. To disable IPSec 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. 3. Deselect the Enable DX8100 IPSec Policy check box.
Logging On to the Client Application The default password for the DX8100 Client application is “000000.” You should change the client password immediately after logging on to the software for the first time. Follow the instructions below to change the DX8100 Client application login password. For information about automatically connecting to a remote, refer Automatically Connecting to a Remote Site on page 25. To log in to the DX8100 Client: 1. Start the DXDX8100 Client application.
Connecting to DX8100 HVR Server Sites This section describes how to connect to DX8100 HVR server sites and includes the following topics: • Adding a DX8100 HVR Server to the Connection List • Working with Groups on page 23 • Working with Remote Sites on page 24 • Exiting the DX8100 Client Application on page 26 ADDING A DX8100 HVR SERVER TO THE CONNECTION LIST The DX8100 Client application allows operators and HVRs to be geographically dispersed.
7. Click OK. The site appears in the Connection List. w x y U V Figure 1. 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 HVR 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 2. DX8100 Scan Dialog Box DELETING A DX8100 HVR SERVER The DX8100 Client allows you to delete a DX8100 HVR server from the Connection List. To delete a DX8100 server from the Connection List: 1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Connection List button . The Connection List dialog box opens. 2. Select the DX8100 Series HVR you want to delete. 3. Click Delete. The site is removed 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 3. Editing Server Information WORKING WITH GROUPS The Connection List allows you to organize sites according to area, location, and other criteria.
ADDING A NEW SITE TO A GROUP 1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Connection List button . The Connection List dialog box opens. 2. Click to highlight a group. 3. Click Add. The Server Information dialog box opens. 4. Enter the name of the DX8100 Series HVR to which you want to connect to. 5. Enter the IP address of the HVR. 6. If necessary, enter a new base port number (9002 is the default). NOTES: • Be sure to consult your network administrator before assigning or changing port numbers.
CONNECTING TO A REMOTE SITE You can view live and playback video, and listen to live and playback audio, from multiple DX8100 HVR servers simultaneously. The Client application can connect to remote sites automatically. To connect to an active DX8100 server on the network: 1. Right-click the remote site name from the Site Tree. The Remote Site Connect shortcut menu is displayed. 2. Select Connect from the shortcut menu. AUTOMATICALLY CONNECTING TO A REMOTE SITE To automatically connect to a remote site: 1.
LOGGING OUT OF A REMOTE SITE You can only log out of one server at a time. If you are logged in to multiple servers, you must log out of each server individually. Logging out of a remote HVR does not disconnect you from that system. Logging out will return you to the Guest account. To disconnect from a remote server, refer to Disconnecting from a Remote Site. To log out of a remote HVR site: 1. Select the remote server from the Site Tree. 2. From the DX8100 menu bar, choose File > User Log-Out.
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 5 shows the parts of the DX8100 main window. Figure 5.
Table A 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.
DX8100 MENU BAR This section describes the DX8100 menu bar commands and includes the following topics: • File Menu on page 30 • Edit Menu on page 30 • View Menu on page 31 • Export Menu on page 32 • Favorite Menu on page 32 • Help Menu on page 33 File Menu Table B 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.
View Menu Table D 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 Table E 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. Favorite Menu Table F describes the DX8100 Menu commands. Table F.
Help Menu Table G describes the DX8100 Help menu commands. Table G. DX8100 Help Menu Commands Command Description DX8100 Help Opens the DX8100 Help system. About Provides model and version information for the DX8100 application. DX8100 TOOLBAR This section describes the DX8100 toolbar. Table H describes the DX8100 toolbar buttons. Table H.
Table H. DX8100 Toolbar Buttons (2 of 2) Button Name Description Cycle Views Turns window cycling on and off. Automatically cycles through each view panel ensuring all cameras get displayed. Group permission to change the dwell time is assigned by the Administrator to the following groups: Restricted User Group, Standard User Group, and Power User Group. For information about cycle views setup, refer to Automatically Cycling Through View Panels on page 38. Full Screen Selects a full screen view.
Displaying Playback Video in Full Screen View To display playback video in full screen view: 1. Select the playback mode. For information about working in the playback mode, refer to Working in Playback Mode on page 69. 2. Select a window division. 3. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Full Screen button . Playback video is displayed in full screen view. To display the DX8100 main window from the full screen view: • Right click in the DX8100 window.
Figure 6 shows how the DX8100 viewing area is structured. Figure 6. View Panes and Panel for 4-Division Display Table J describes the view pane and panel as shown in Figure 6. Table J. View Panes Panel Item Description Shows a view pane for a four division display. Shows the view panel, which contains view panes. 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 the Live button . 2.
Navigating Between View Panels The DX8100 allows you to monitor up to 36 channels: each channel is assigned to one pane within the view panel. If the 36-division display format is selected, all 36 panes occupy one panel. However, for single, 4-division, 9-division, 16-division, and 25-division display formats, the DX8100 displays the panes in multiple panels. In this case, to view all of the panes, you must cycle through multiple panels to display hidden panels.
Pressing one of the view panel division buttons sets the number of visible channels displayed in the panel. Figure 8 shows the view panel identifier. Figure 8. View Panel Identifier Table L describes how the DX8100 view panes and panels shown in Figure 8 are organized. Table L. View Panes and Panel Item Description Indicates the panel number being viewed. Indicates the total number of panel pages available.
Starting an Automatic Cycle View Mode To start the automatic cycle view mode: • On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Cycle Views button . The Cycle Views icon turns blue, indicating that the DX8100 is in the automatic cycle view mode. The system will cycle through each panel, displaying each panel for the configured cycle view dwell time. Viewing Analog and IP Camera Video in the Automatic Cycle View Mode 1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Single division button 2.
The DX8100 supports up to nine different channel mapping views. Selected cameras from the Site Tree can be displayed on the extended monitor and can be assigned to multiple views. Each view is set up independently; removing a camera from one view does not remove it from another. To set up channel mapping for the extended monitor (VGA or composite): 1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Channel Mapping button . The setup page opens to the “Channel Mapping for Extended Monitor” tab.
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. Figure 11 shows the Site Tree. Figure 11.
Table M describes the Site Tree parts. Table M. Site Tree Parts Item Part Description Name Site: Expands and collapses the DX8100 site. Right-clicking the site name opens a shortcut menu that provides the following commands: • User Log-In: opens the User Log-In dialog box, where you enter your user name and password to log into the DX8100 site. • User Log-Out: Logs you out of the DX8100 site. • Connect • Disconnect Camera: Expands and collapses the Camera tree.
ASSIGNING CAMERAS TO VIEW PANES The DX8100 provides view panes that are organized into view panels. The DX8100 includes 36 view panels that can display cameras from up to five connected HVR sites. For information about view panels, refer to Working with View Panes and Panels on page 35. The DX8100 Series HVR supports triplex operation. Triplex operation means that the DX8100 will continuously record, even while users view simultaneous live and playback video or modify the system setup.
Linking a Relay Output to a Camera The DX8100 allows you to link relays to a camera. • You can link multiple relays a single camera. • You can also link a single relay to multiple cameras. The DX8100 allows you to link relays to cameras by dragging them onto individual camera view panes or onto cameras listed in the Site Tree. To link a relay output to a camera: 1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Live button . 2.
Removing a Linked Relay Output from an Alarm Input To unlink a relay from an alarm: 1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Live button . 2. In the Site Tree, click the plus sign (+) next to the alarm input from which you want to remove the relay output. 3. Left click and drag the relay outside the Site Tree panel, and then release the mouse button. Repeat the above process for each relay you want to remove.
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 on page 34.
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 13. Organize Favorites Dialog Box 2.
Moving Existing Favorites to a Folder To move an existing favorite to a folder: 1. Create a favorites folder (refer to Creating a Favorites Folder on page 48). 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 14. Organize Favorites Dialog Box and List of Favorites/Folders 3. In the favorites area, click a favorite. 4. Click Move to 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. Figure 16 shows the parts of the Live View OSD pane. Figure 16. Live View OSD Pane Table N describes the parts of the Live View OSD pane. Table N. Parts of the Live View OSD Pane Item Part PTZ Description Indicates that the PTZ control is enabled.
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 17. Client OSD Menu Options 2.
Enabling Instant Recording To enable the Instant Recording mode: 1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Setup button . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. 2. In the Setup dialog box, click the Schedule button . 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 the Setup button . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. 2.
Table O describes the recording indicators. Table O. Recording Indicators Item Icon Description REC 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 ON-SCREEN PTZ CONTROLS Users with PTZ access rights (Standard User by default) and higher can operate PTZ lens functions of cameras that support such features. PTZ functions can be controlled on the screen in Live mode using the mouse. PTZ control is available for cameras that support PTZ functions using Pelco’s P, D, or Coaxitron® protocols. It is also available for supported third-party dome cameras.
WORKING WITH THE CLIENT PTZ CONTROL AND LISTENING TO LIVE AUDIO NOTE: Using the remote client’s PTZ control to operate an audio-enabled camera will interrupt the ability to hear live audio from that camera. To resume hearing audio: 1. Click an area of the camera pane (other than the center area that activates the PTZ black cross). Live audio is audible at the client in about three seconds.
USING KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS TO OPERATE PTZ AND LENS FUNCTIONS Users with PTZ access rights (Standard User by default) and higher can use a computer 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. Table P 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 HVR 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 the Preset button to store the preset in the selected memory location. 7. Repeat steps 4-6 for each preset you want to program. 8. Click the Set button again to exit programming mode. Figure 24. 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 PTZ keypad, click the Set button to enter programming mode. 2. Click the number of the preset you want to clear from the PTZ keypad. 3. Click the Clr button . 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to clear multiple presets. 5. Click the Set button to exit programming mode. Figure 26. Clearing a Preset PTZ PATTERNS A pattern is a user-defined, viewable camera path with a definite beginning and end.
6. Move the camera through a series of movements using the on-screen PTZ and focus controls. Figure 27. Programming a Pattern Stop Programming a Pattern To stop programming a pattern: 1. On the PTZ keypad, click the Pattern button 2. Click the Set button . . 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.
6. Click the Set button again to exit programming mode. Figure 29. 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.
Table Q 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.
5. To select an option from the camera’s on-screen menu, do one of the following: • • On the PTZ OSD Menu, click Enter. On the keypad, click the iris (+) button. 6. Click the iris (-) button to cancel an option or select the Exit command. You can also use the on-screen PTZ controls with your mouse to navigate through camera menus. Click and drag the mouse up or down to move between menu options. 7.
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.
Accessing a Preset Tour Group To access the “Preset tour group” dialog box: 1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Live button 2. On the PTZ keypad, click the Set button . and then click the Pgm button . The “Preset tour group” dialog box opens. 3. Select the preset tour (1-4) that you want to program from the drop-down box. 4. Do one of the following: • • To add presets to a tour, refer to Adding Presets to a Tour on page 66. To delete presets from a tour, refer to Deleting Presets from a Tour on page 67.
Adding Presets to a Tour To add presets to a tour: 1. Access the “Preset tour group” dialog box. For information about accessing the “Preset tour group” dialog box, refer to Accessing a Preset Tour Group on page 65. 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 about accessing the “Preset tour group” dialog box, refer to Accessing a Preset Tour Group on page 65. 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 36.
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. On the PTZ keypad, click the Set button and then click the Pgm button 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.
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 on page 35 for information about 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. On the playback control, click the Stop button time to return to live view. at any Figure 39 shows the parts of the DX8100 playback controls. Figure 39. Playback Controls Table R describes the parts of the payback controls. Table R.
Figure 40 shows the parts of the DX8100 playback speed and volume controls. Figure 40. Playback Speed and Volume Controls Table S describes the parts of the playback speed and volume controls. Table S. Parts of the Playback Speed and Volume Controls Item C2631M-C (7/09) 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. Figure 41 shows the parts of the timeline color-coding scheme.
3. In the Timeline section, do the following: a. In the Date Selection drop-down box, select the day you want playback to begin. b. Use the spinner buttons to select the time. 4. On the playback control, click the Forward button to begin viewing. Figure 42. Date Selection Drop-Down Box UNDERSTANDING INSTANT PLAYBACK The DX8100’s ability to perform instant playback of video is limited by a one-minute delay interval.
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 the Live button . 2. From the DX8100 menu bar, choose View > Index View. The Event Type drop-down box is displayed. Figure 43. Event Type Drop-down Box 3.
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 the Live button • On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Search button . 2. On the playback control, click the Forward button . to start video playback. 3. Use the Digital Zoom control to zoom and pan video playback. Figure 44. Playback Digital Zoom Control Table U describes the parts of the Digital Zoom control. Table U.
ZOOM USING THE MOUSE The DX8100 allows you to use the mouse to drag a selection region (rectangle) around a specific area of a pane, and to zoom the selection in and out. A small rectangle about 0.25 inches (6.4 mm) square provides a x6 zoom factor. As the selection area increases in size, the zoom in/out factor decreases: x5, x4, x3, x2, and x1. • If you use the mouse to select an area about 0.25 inches (6.4 mm) in size, the zoom feature performs as follows: – If zooming in, the zoom factor is at x6.
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 HVR supports four video search methods: index, thumbnail, POS, and pixel. For information about the user access level required to search video data, refer to Definition of User Access Levels on page 170. To enter the Search mode: • On the DX8100 toolbar, click Search.
Table V 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.
INDEX VIDEO SEARCH Index search allows a user to search video by events, such as motion detection or alarm activation. Events are listed chronologically and by type. To ensure the proper camera channel is selected, check the camera information box above the playback timeline or verify that the desired view panel is framed with a thin red outline. Index video can also be displayed in full screen view.
10. On the playback control, click the Forward button to begin viewing. Figure 49. DX8100 Client Index Search Screen THUMBNAIL VIDEO SEARCH Thumbnail search allows users to visually search video that has been recorded over a 24-hour period. Video is presented as a series of thumbnail images. Each thumbnail represents the first image recorded during a specified period of time. Thumbnails can be expanded and collapsed to represent hourly, 10-minute, and 1-minute intervals.
8. Click the Forward button to view video. Double-clicking a thumbnail image will enlarge the image and begin playback. 9. Click to return to thumbnail images. Figure 50. 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: • Connect the ATM/POS devices to the DX8100.
This section describes how to use the POS search feature and includes the following topics: • Understanding the POS Search View • Searching and Displaying POS Data by Device Name on page 85 • Searching by POS Transaction Number on page 87 • Searching for All Transactions with Exceptions on page 88 • Searching for Transactions That Satisfy Specific Exceptions on page 89 • Searching for Transactions by Line Item on page 90 • Searching for Transactions by Action Code on page 91 UNDERSTANDING THE
Table W describes the parts of the POS search view. Table W. Parts of the POS Search View (1 of 2) 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 (2 of 2) Item Part Description Data Window Area where recorded transaction data is displayed. 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 52. 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 the Search button 2. On the Search control, click the POS Search button . . 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 53. 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 the Search button 2. On the Search control, click the POS Search button .
9. On the playback controls, click the Forward button. The video recorded for the transaction is displayed in the Video window. 3b Figure 54. 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 the Forward button. The video recorded for the transaction is displayed in the Video window. 3b Figure 55. 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 56.
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 box. In this case, the Device Name box is deselected. • In the Transaction Information section, click the check box to select Device Name. When the Device Name box is enabled, type the ATM/POS device name in the box. 4.
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 box. In this case, the Device Name box is deselected. • In the Transaction Information section, click the check box to select Device Name. When the Device Name box is enabled, type the ATM/POS device name in the box. 4.
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. For information about how to view the video thumbnail, refer to Viewing a Video Thumbnail on page 94. To search video by analyzing changes in screen pixels: 1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Search button . 2.
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 the Prev button and the Next button 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 computer. 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 7 Essentials software installed on your client computer.
5. Click . A red bookmark flag appears on the timeline. Figure 61. Setting a Starting Bookmark 6. Locate the timeline slider at the end of the range you want to bookmark. 7. Click the Add Bookmark button . 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.
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.
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 65. Selecting the Export Device and Time Ranges INSERTING AND REMOVING A USB FLASH DRIVE The DX8100 supports both USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 flash drives. To ensure data is not lost or corrupted when exporting data to a USB flash drive, follow the steps listed in Removing a USB Flash Drive on page 99.
ENABLING THE DEINTERLACING FILTER Images recorded at 4CIF at a low frame rate per second might move or tear. The DX8100 provides a global option for enabling deinterlacing filtering to enhance the exported image for 4CIF recorded channels. In this case, the exported image is converted to 2CIF resolution. This setting is effective for all channels, and cannot be set for enabling individual channels.
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 67. Export Video Dialog Box DISCONNECTING A NETWORK DRIVE To disconnect a network drive: 1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Search button 2. Click the Export button . The DX8100 is in the Search mode. . The Export Video dialog box opens. 3. Click Disconnect NetDrv. The Disconnect Network Drive dialog box opens. 4.
5. Select the check box of the desired device. If you choose a remote device, select the drive and folder path where you would like to store the exported file. You can also click the Browse button to access the file system for the appropriate folder. If your DX8100 is connected to a network that supports shared folders and drives, you can map a network drive from within the Export Video dialog box. For more information, refer to Mapping and Disconnecting a Network Drive on page 100.
CHANGING A BOOKMARKED TIME RANGE To change a bookmarked time range or create a new time range to be exported: 1. Select the desired row in the Time Range table. 2. Double-click the Start Day field, and then use the spinner buttons to set the start date for the export. The start days and times cannot be set later than end days and times. 3. Double-click the Start Time field, and then use the spinner buttons to set the start time for the export. 4.
The default filename is constructed from the information displayed in the Start Day, Start Time, End Day, and End Time columns. To assign a custom file name for a time range: 1. Verify that the check box of the row you want to rename is selected. 2. Enter a file name for the file you want to export. (Export file names follow standard Windows file-naming conventions.) 3. Click Apply. The Apply button updates the Name field. 10.0.1.14 Figure 71.
SELECTING THE EXPORT FORMAT The DX8100 allows you to select the export format. Table Z describes 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.
FINALIZING AN EXPORT PROCESS This section describes how to finalize an export process. The following guidelines are applicable: • Audio export is available only with DX8100 native, AVI, and ASF video formats. • Real Time setting applies only to DX8100 native, AVI, and ASF video formats. • When the Real Time check box is selected, the DX8100 will export video so it can be played back in real time (30 fps) for the same length of time as the original recording.
WORKING WITH DX8100 BACKED UP VIDEO The DX8100 allows you to view, search, export, back up, and print backed up video. To do so, you must use the DX8100 Client application. For more information about viewing backed up video, refer to Working With Backed Up Video On the Client on page 165.
Working with System Health Status This section describes how to work with the system health status feature and includes the following topic: • Viewing System Health Status VIEWING SYSTEM HEALTH STATUS The system health feature allows you to view the health status for various system devices. If a threshold is exceeded, the system displays an alert notification. You can elect to open a subsequent event log, which provides a more detailed description about the event.
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 HVRs and 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. You can only view video in the Camera page. You must exit the Setup dialog box to access the DX8100 functions in the main window. Figure 76 shows the parts of the Setup dialog. Figure 76. Parts of the DX8100 Setup Dialog Box Table AA describes the parts of the Setup dialog. Table AA.
CAMERA SETUP Up to 32 video cameras can be connected to the unit. Only an Administrator or Power User can configure cameras. This section describes how to setup the camera and includes the following topics: • Basic Camera Setup • Motion Detection Setup on page 114 • Audio Setup on page 115 • Configuring Video Loss Detection on page 117 • Applying Settings to All Cameras on page 118 • IP Camera Setup on page 118 BASIC CAMERA SETUP This section describes how to set up an analog camera.
g. Do the following: (1) In the PTZ Locking Auto-timeout drop-down box, select an appropriate timeout value. Timeout values can be set between five and 60 seconds. The default value is 10 seconds. Because the DX8100 Series HVR is designed to operate in a networked environment, it is possible that multiple users may attempt to simultaneously control the PTZ features of a single camera. To minimize potential conflicts, only one user at a time is allowed to control the PTZ features of a camera.
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 on page 139 and Link Setup on page 128 for more information. To define motion detection profiles for the selected camera: 1.
5. Click Apply. Figure 81. Camera Motion Detection Setup AUDIO SETUP The DX8100 server 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 on page 117 • Listening to Live Audio at the Client on page 53 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.
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. 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.
To set up video loss detection: 1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Setup button . 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. Figure 84.
CONFIGURING THE DX8100 TO RECORD IP CAMERA VIDEO The DX8100 allows you to assign an IP camera to a designated channel. Initially, camera channels above the DX8100 standard analog channels are not displayed in the Site Tree. These channels are listed in the Selected Channel drop-down box located on the Camera page. Each IP camera configured as a network camera is displayed in the Site Tree.
3. To search for IP cameras connected to the network: • Using the IP Camera Properties dialog box scan utility: The scan utility locates Pelco IP devices, IP cameras, and Axis IP cameras. NOTE: The DX8100 Client application IP Camera Properties scan utility is unavailable. (1) Click Scan. The IP Camera Searching dialog box appears. (2) After the IP Camera Searching dialog box closes, the IP scan results are displayed in the scan table.
3. To assign an IP camera to a camera channel, do one of the following: • Manual assignment: (1) Click a check box to select a camera. (2) Click the Manufacturer drop-down box and select a manufacturer. The port number, compression method, and video stream settings automatically appear in the camera row. Figure 86. Manually Entering IP Camera Data (3) Click the IP drop-down box and enter the camera’s IP address. Figure 87. Manually Entering IP Camera Data • Automated assignment: (1) Click Scan.
7. The DX8100 allows you to select the IP camera stream that the unit uses to record video. • • Stream 1: Primary is the default stream. It supports a higher resolution and image rate. Stream 2: Stream 2 supports a lower resolution and image rate. NOTE: For information about supported resolution and image rates, refer to DX8100 Series HVR Release Notes. To access this document, go to http://www.Pelco.com and navigate to the Hybrid Video Recorders page.
8. Click OK. The camera settings are saved and the DX8100 Camera page appears. 9. Set up the IP camera to be displayed in the DX8100 Site Tree (refer to Customizing IP Camera Display Settings on page 123). Using the Device Utility to Configure IP Cameras 1. Run the Device Utility on a remote computer and configure the IP camera settings. 2. Set up the IP camera to be displayed in the DX8100 Site Tree (refer to Customizing IP Camera Display Settings on page 123).
7. Verify that the IP camera resolution is displayed in the Site Tree and Channel Information area. Figure 91. Viewing IP Camera Settings 8. In the Site Tree, click the IP camera. The IP camera video is displayed in the Camera page preview window. 9. Verify that the CPU (orange) and Memory (blue) levels are within the DX8100 Resource Meter’s 0 to 100 percent range. If either level exceeds 100 percent, a warning dialog box appears.
UNDERSTANDING THE DX8100 RESOURCE METER Figure 93. DX8100 Resource Meter Table AB describes the parts of the DX8100 Resource Meter. Table AB. DX8100 Resource Meter Item Part Description View Pane Displays the available system resources (CPU and Memory resource levels) for the DX8100 server. The meter range is 0 to 100 percent. The CPU and Memory resource levels cannot exceed 100 percent. If either level exceeds 100 percent, the DX8100 System Resources Warning dialog box appears.
CONFIGURING ANALOG AND IP CAMERAS FOR OPTIMAL HYBRID VIDEO RECORDING If the CPU level or the Memory level exceeds 100 percent, the DX8100 System Resources Warning dialog box appears. Click the check box to disable the DX8100 System Resources Warning dialog box. Figure 94. DX8100 System Resources Warning Dialog Box You can easily add, remove, and configure analog and IP cameras to achieve optimal hybrid video recording and system resources performance.
3. Click Apply. The IP camera is removed from the Site Tree, but it is still assigned to the channel in the IP Camera Properties dialog box. The IP camera can be reassigned to the Site Tree. For information about restoring a disabled IP camera, refer to Restoring a Disabled Analog or IP Camera on page 127. Deleting an IP Camera 1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Setup button . The Setup dialog opens to the Camera page. 2. Click IP Camera Properties. The IP Camera Properties dialog box appears. 3.
Analog Camera 1. From the Selected Channel drop-down box, select an analog camera. The camera name is displayed in the Camera Name box. 2. From the extended Selected Channel drop-down box, select Local Camera. 3. Click Apply. The camera name is displayed in the Site Tree and video is displayed in the Camera page preview window. IP Camera NOTE: An IP camera must be configured and assigned to a camera channel in the IP Camera Properties dialog box before it can be assigned as a network camera. 1.
Configuring Basic Relay Operating Properties To configure basic relay operating properties: 1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Setup button 2. Click the Linking button . The Setup dialog opens to the Camera page. to display the Link page. 3. In the Relay Settings section, do the following: a. In the Relay Channel drop-down box, select the relay you want to configure. b. In the Relay Name box, enter an optional new name for the relay.
4. Click Apply. 3a 3b 3c Figure 100. Relay and Alarm Settings Page: Alarm Settings Section LINKING RELAY OUTPUTS TO EXTERNAL EVENTS This section describes how to link relay outputs to external events, such as motion, alarm, ATM/POS, and video loss events.
Linking Relay Outputs to Alarm Events To set relay outputs to activate in response to an alarm event: 1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Setup button 2. Click the Linking button . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . 3. Click the Event-Relay Link Settings tab. 4. In the Alarm Link Settings section, do the following: a. Select an alarm channel from the Alarm Channel drop-down box. b. Click the button for each relay you want to link to the selected alarm.
Linking Relay Outputs to Video Loss Events To set relay outputs to activate in response to a video loss event: 1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Setup button 2. Click the Linking button . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . 3. Click the Event-Relay Link Settings tab. 4. In the Video-Loss Link Settings section, do the following: a. Select a camera from the Video-Loss Channel drop-down box. b. Click the button for each relay you want to link to the selected Video-Loss Channel. 5.
5. Click Apply. 4a 4b Figure 105. Event-Relay Link Settings: Video-Loss Link Settings Section Linking Cameras to Record in Response to Alarm Events To link multiple cameras to record in response to a single alarm input: 1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Setup button 2. Click the Linking . 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 Alarm Record Link Settings section, do the following: a.
5. Click Apply. 4a 4b Figure 107. Event-Recording Link Settings: ATM/POS Record Link Settings Section Linking Cameras to Record in Response to Video Loss Events To link multiple cameras to record in response to a video loss event: 1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Setup button 2. Click the Linking button . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . The Linking page is displayed. 3. Click the Event-Recording Link Settings tab. 4.
LINKING PTZ PRESETS AND PATTERNS TO EXTERNAL EVENTS The DX8100 can be configured in such a way that motion, alarms, ATM/POS transactions, and video loss events detected by one camera will result in the repositioning of another. Similarly, alarm inputs can be set to trigger camera-positioning presets. Only a single preset or pattern can be linked to a camera.
Linking PTZ Presets and Patterns to Alarm Events To link an alarm input to a camera so activation of the alarm results in a repositioning of that camera: 1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Setup button 2. Click the Linking button . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . The Linking page is displayed. 3. Click the Event-PTZ Link Settings tab. 4. In the Alarm Record Link Settings section, do the following: a. Select an alarm from the Alarm Channel drop-down box. b.
Linking Presets and Patterns to ATM/POS Events To link an ATM/POS input to a camera so the detected ATM/POS event results in a repositioning of that camera: 1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Setup button 2. Click the Linking button . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . The Linking page is displayed. 3. Click the Event-PTZ Link Settings tab. 4. In the ATM/POS Link Settings section, do the following: a. Select an ATM/POS address from the ATM/POS Address drop-down box. b.
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 the Setup button 2. Click the Linking button . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . The Linking page is displayed. 3. Click the Event-PTZ Link Settings tab. 4. In the Video-Loss Link Settings section, do the following: a. Select a camera channel from the Video-Loss Channel drop-down box. b.
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.
Table AC describes the parts of the Schedule page. Table AC. Parts of the Schedule Page Item Part Description Schedule Type Drop-down Box Selects the type of schedule.
SETTING UP THE CAMERA RECORDING MODE The DX8100 allows you to schedule each camera to record in a single or multiple-event mode across a 24-hour timeline. Users with Power User access or higher can schedule video recording for one or more cameras. Use the Record Mode section near the bottom of the Schedule page to configure the recording mode for each camera.
5. Click Apply. Figure 114. Filling In Recording Blocks in a Schedule Grid Clearing a Scheduled Recording The DX8100 Schedule feature allows you to do the following: • For one or multiple channels, clear the scheduled recording times for a specific record mode. You can select one channel or you can drag and select a group of channels. For example, you can select and drag the recording times for channel 1-32. However, the system does not allow you to select random channels from the list.
Clearing Recording Times for All Record Modes To clear the scheduled recording times for all record modes: 1. From the DX8100 toolbar, click the Setup button 2. Click the Schedule button . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . The Schedule page is displayed. 3. Click a record mode check box to deselect the record mode. No record mode is selected. 4. Right-click and drag to highlight the time periods and channels for which you want to clear recording times. 5. Release the right mouse button.
Scheduling Individual Days Using the Year View To schedule individual days using the Year View: 1. From the DX8100 toolbar, click the Setup button 2. Click the Schedule button . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . The Schedule page is displayed. 3. Click the Year View tab. The Year View page is displayed. 4. Click the day you want to schedule. 5. Using your mouse, select the recording modes and times for each channel you want to schedule.
CREATING MONTHLY OR MULTIPLE-DAY RECORDING SCHEDULES Unlike schedules set in the Year View, Month View schedules are recurrent. Schedules can be set for subsequent weekdays, weekends, everyday, or a single day. This section describes how to create a monthly or multiple-day schedule and includes the following topics: • Creating Multiple-Day Schedules • Creating Single-Day Schedules on page 146 Creating Multiple-Day Schedules To create a recording schedule to recur indefinitely: 1.
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 on page 148 Working with Single-Day Schedules Custom Mode schedules are defined for single days only. A custom-scheduled day can be set to recur on the same day of every month or the same day every year. To set the HVR to record on a specific day: 1. From the DX8100 toolbar, click the Setup button 2.
14. Click the Apply button at the bottom of the screen. Figure 119.
Copying and Applying Schedule Attributes To copy the schedule attributes of one day and apply them to a different day: 1. From the DX8100 toolbar, click the Setup button 2. Click the Schedule button . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . The Schedule page is displayed. 3. Right-click the calendar day you want to copy. 4. Select Copy from the shortcut menu. Figure 120. Month View Calendar Shortcut Menu 5.
8. Click Apply. 9. Click the Apply button at the bottom of the screen. Figure 121. Month View Page Deleting an Existing Schedule Profile To delete a schedule profile: 1. From the DX8100 toolbar, click the Setup button 2. Click the Schedule button . 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.
9. Click Apply. Figure 122. 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 on page 151 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. From the DX8100 toolbar, click the Setup button 2.
8. Click Apply. Figure 123. 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 Figure 124 shows camera settings for the supported modes. Normal Motion Alarm ATM/POS Figure 124.
Table AE describes the settings for the supported modes. Table AE.
Setting the Frame Rate The DX8100 Series HVR is optimized to provide 8, 16, 24, or 32 cameras of continuous video recording, with a frame rate of 30 ips at a resolution of 320 x 240 (NTSC) or 320 x 288 (PAL). The DX8100 allows you to change the frame rate independent of the resolution. For information about accessing the Frame Rate Configuration dialog box, refer to Accessing the Frame Rate Configuration Dialog Box. To set the frame rate values for cameras: 1.
8. Click Apply at the Schedule page. Figure 125. 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 about accessing the Frame Rate Configuration dialog box, refer to Accessing the Frame Rate Configuration Dialog Box on page 152. To set recording resolution and frame rates for each channel: 1. From the DX8100 toolbar, click the Setup button 2.
5. Select resolution values for individual channels from the drop-down boxes. Table AF describes the available resolution values. Setting a resolution value for one recording mode sets the resolution value for all modes. For example, setting resolution to 640 x 480 in Motion recording mode will change the resolution to 640 x 480 in Normal and Alarm recording modes as well. Table AF.
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).
To set up the DX8100 to record at the maximum rate and resolution: 1. Do one of the following: • On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Setup button . The Setup dialog opens to the Camera page. • If the Setup dialog box is already open, click the Camera button . The Camera page is displayed. 2. In the Camera Properties section, for Group 1, do the following: a. Select a camera from the drop-down box. (You can also select a camera from the Site Tree by clicking on it.) b.
7. Click the Frame Rate configuration button. The Frame Rate Configuration screen is displayed. Figure 128. Frame Rate Configuration Screen 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.
Understanding the DX8100 Frame Rate Calculations The DX8100 uses a complex algorithm to calculate the amount of recording resources available for each channel. This calculation takes into account factors such as the number of enabled cameras; whether uniform or mixed resolution values are used; recording type (continuous, alarm, or motion); and the frame rate settings of enabled channels.
7. Click Exit. 5a 5b Figure 131. Linking Relays to Motion Detection Table AJ describes the available motion-activated relay settings. Table AJ. Motion-Activated Relay Settings 160 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 button . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. 2. In the Setup dialog box, click Schedule button . The Schedule page is displayed. 3. Click the Configure Relays button. The Configure Relays dialog box opens. 4. Click the Alarm tab if it is not already selected. 5. Configure each relay that is linked to an alarm: a. Click the drop-down box to select a relay. b.
Configuring Advanced ATM/POS-Activated Relay Output To configure an ATM/POS-activated relay output: 1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Setup button . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. 2. In the Setup dialog box, click Schedule button . 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.
Configuring Advanced Video Loss-Activated Relay Output To configure an advanced video loss-activated relay output: 1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Setup button . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. 2. In the Setup dialog box, click Schedule button . The Schedule page is displayed. 3. Click the Configure Relays button. The Configure Relays dialog box opens. 4. Click the Video Loss tab if it is not already selected. 5. Configure each relay that is linked to an alarm: a.
SETTING UP NETWORK PROPERTIES Network settings cannot be changed from the DX8100 Client application. To change a network configuration, you must log in to a local DX8100 Series HVR as an Administrator or Power User. For more information about configuring the DX8100’s network settings, refer to DX8100 HVR online Help or the Operation/Configuration manual that was supplied with your unit.
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 log in to a local DX8100 Series HVR as an Administrator or Power User. For more information about configuring a backup schedule, refer to the Data Backup Setup section in the DX8100 HVR Operation/Configuration manual. For more information about viewing backed up video, refer to Viewing and Searching Backed up Video on page 165.
7. Click OK. The backup search screen closes. The Site Tree displays only the server and cameras that are recorded in the selected backup file. Figure 136. Viewing Backed Up Data 8. Search and play back the backed up video as you would when viewing other forms of video. Refer to Index Video Search on page 80, Thumbnail Video Search on page 81, and Pixel Video Search on page 92. 9. To exit Backup Search and return to the HVR 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 137. 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. 7. Click OK. The backup search screen closes. The Site Tree displays only the server and cameras that are recorded in the selected backup file. Figure 138. 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 to configure all of the DX8100 features, and it is the only user level that can change permissions for all lower level users. Users are subdivided into groups and each group is granted a particular level of access. A lower level user cannot have a larger set of permission than a higher level user.
Table AN describes the parts of the User page. Table AN. 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 on page 174. The Guest account has Restricted user access. Table AO describes the default user group access rights.
MODIFYING USER ACCESS RIGHTS The Admin user can alter default access rights of lower level users. In this case, any permission granted to a lower level user, must first be granted to all other higher level users. For example, export rights must first be granted to the Standard user before they can be granted to a Restricted user. Click the user group buttons to enable/disable the access right for each access category.
8. Click Apply. 4a 4b 4c 4d 4e Figure 140. 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 the Setup button 2. Click the User button .
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 the Setup button 2. Click the User button . 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 the Current HVR Settings To save current HVR configuration settings: 1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Setup button 2. Click the System button . 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. Click Select All to export all settings. 5. Do one of the following: a.
Importing HVR Settings To import a saved settings file: 1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Setup button 2. Click the System button . 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. To specify the file name for import, enter the drive, path, and file name information in the box. Settings file names follow standard Windows file-naming conventions. For example, C:\System Settings Backup.bak. or b.
USING SYSTEM LOGS The DX8100 automatically stores system information in a number of log files. Users with Power User or greater permissions can use these files to track system statistics and monitor security. The DX8100 allows you to view its activity log files. NOTE: If the Log View dialog box displays multiple System On notifications, but does not display any System Off notifications, the unit has failed. Contact Pelco Product Support for more information.
Exporting Log Information To export a system log file: 1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Setup button 2. Click System button . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . The System page is displayed. 3. In the Choose drop-down box, select a log file. 4. Click Save As. 5. Select the drive and folder in which you want to store the log file. 6. Enter a filename for the log information in the space provided. Log file names follow standard Windows file-naming conventions.
To add clients to the Emergency Agent Notification list: 1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Setup button 2. Click the Notification button . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . The Notification page is displayed. 3. Click Add. The Agent Setup dialog box opens. 4. Do the following: a. Enter a name for the client. (Client names can be up to 63 characters and can include spaces, but not special characters. b. Enter the client’s IP address. c.
Up to 32 IP addresses can be assigned to each camera. The DX8100 can transmit up to 10 IP addresses simultaneously. To link a camera to one or more clients: 1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Setup button 2. Click the Notification button . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . The Notification page is displayed. 3. In the Camera Setup section, click a camera button (Camera 1-32). The Emergency Agent Selection dialog box opens. 4.
ACCESSING THE EMERGENCY E-MAIL NOTIFICATION SETUP To access the emergency e-mail notification setup: 1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Setup button 2. Click the Notification button . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . The Notification page is displayed. 3. Click the Emergency E-mail Notification Setup tab.
8. Click Apply. Figure 144. Basic E-mail Notification Setup Testing E-mail Notification You test the e-mail notification configuration in the Emergency E-mail Notification page. For information about accessing the Emergency E-mail Notification page, refer Accessing the Emergency E-mail Notification Setup on page 181. To test e-mail notification: 1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Setup button 2. Click the Notification button . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. .
8. Click Test E-mail Notification. Figure 145. 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 the Setup button 2. Click the Notification button . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. . The Notification page is displayed. 3.
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.
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. (Group names can be up to 32 characters in length and can include spaces, but not special characters.) 5. Click OK. 6. Click Close. 7. Click Apply. Modifying an E-mail Group Name To modify a group name: 1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Setup button 2.
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 the Setup button 2. Click the Notification button . 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.
Deleting Members from an E-mail Group To delete a user from a group: 1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Setup button 2. Click the Notification button . 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 147.
Modifying E-mail Group Member Attributes To modify a user’s e-mail address or group affiliation: 1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Setup button 2. Click the Notification button . 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.
SENDING E-MAIL NOTIFICATIONS This section describes how to send e-mail notifications and includes the following topics: • Sending E-mail Notifications to Individuals on page 190 • Sending E-mail Notifications to Groups on page 191 Sending E-mail Notifications to Individuals To configure e-mail notifications to send alerts to an individual: 1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Setup button 2. Click the Notification button . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page. .
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 the Setup button 2. Click the Notification button . 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 Welcome to the DX8100 Client Emergency Agent application. The DX8100 Client Emergency Agent works with network HVRs to alert users when one or more particular channels detect a motion, alarm, or video loss event. The Emergency Agent runs on a network client computer.
9. Click Next to accept the default installation folder. The Emergency Agent software is installed. 10. Click Finish to complete the installation process. ENABLING IPSEC SECURITY SERVICES In order to communicate with a network DX8100 Series HVR, 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. To enable IPSec security services: 1.
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 HVR 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 on page 192 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 152.
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 153. Client Emergency Agent Server List and Log SHUTTING DOWN THE CLIENT EMERGENCY AGENT To shut down the Client Emergency Agent: • 196 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 computer and wait for the DX8100 Resource CD screen to appear. 4. Click Software. The Software menu is displayed. 5. Click DX8100 Viewer. The DX8100 Viewer Setup dialog box opens. 6. Click Next. The Software License Agreement dialog box opens. 7. Click Next. 8.
Table AQ describes the parts of the DX8100 Viewer window. Table AQ. Parts of the DX8100 Mobile Client Window Item Part Toolbar View panel Play speed control for video captured in the DX8100 Native format. Watermark verification message area Volume controls (click speaker icon to toggle audio mute) Playback slider Playback controls Table AR describes the DX8100 Viewer toolbar buttons. Table AR.
VIEWING MEDIA FILES To open a file for viewing: 1. On the DX8100 Viewer toolbar, click . The Open dialog box appears. Figure 155. Open Dialog Box 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 156. View Panel Image PLAYING VIDEO You can play video files in the DX8100 Viewer after they have been opened.
SAVING SNAPSHOTS You can take snapshots of still images that appear in the view panel. Use the playback controls to pause a video file on a specific still image. Snapshots are stored in a folder for later retrieval or viewing. For information about changing the location of the snapshot folder, refer to Working with Viewer Configuration Tools. To save a snapshot of a still image appearing, click the Save button on the DX8100 Viewer toolbar.
Working with the Playlist The DX8100 viewer application allows you to create, load, and save a playlist 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 Add button .The Open dialog box opens. Figure 158. 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.
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. Do one of the following: • • To enable filtered image display, click the check box in the Language section to select the Filtered Image display box.
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 HVR on the network.
MOBILE (PDA) CLIENT SOFTWARE INSTALLATION To install the DX8100 Mobile Client: 1. Install ActiveSync on your Windows computer (if it is not already installed). 2. Connect the hand held device to your computer. 3. Turn on your handheld device (if it is not already running). 4. Insert the DX8100 Resource CD into your computer’s DVD drive and wait for the DX8100 Resource CD screen to appear. 5. Click Software. The Software menu is displayed. 6. Click Mobile Client. The Mobile Client Setup dialog box opens. 7.
Table AS describes the components of a DX8100 Mobile Client network. Table AS. Components of a DX8100 Mobile Client Network Item Component Ethernet switch DX8100 server HVR Mobile client Wireless access point When using wireless networking to connect a mobile device to the DX8100, Pelco recommends using enterprise class access points, transceivers, and switches. Wired networking infrastructure should comply with IEEE 802.3 Fast Ethernet standards.
Table AT describes the parts of the DX8100 Mobile Client window. Table AT. Parts of the DX8100 Mobile Client Window Item Part Item Part View window Live menu Camera selection buttons Connect Currently viewed camera Disconnect Data rate Resume live view Mobile Client frame rate Pause live view DX8100 menu Switch to full-screen view EXITING THE DX8100 MOBILE CLIENT To exit the DX8100 Mobile Client application: 1. On the DX8100 Mobile Client toolbar, tap DX8100. 2. Tap Exit.
SETTING UP AN INITIAL PASSWORD To set up an initial password: 1. Tap DX8100 > Options > Security. Figure 162. DX8100 Menu Security Option 2. Leave the Current box blank. 3. Enter a password in the New box. (Passwords must be 4-10 characters long and can include spaces and special characters.) 4. Re-enter the new password in the Confirm box. 5. Tap OK. CHANGING AN EXISTING PASSWORD To change an existing password: 1. Tap DX8100 > Options > Security. Figure 163. Security Menu Option 2.
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.
3. Tap New Group. Figure 166. 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 167. Entering a Name 6. Tap Cancel to return to the Connect screen. Figure 168.
EDITING AN EXISTING GROUP To edit an existing group: 1. Tap . 2. Select the group you want to edit. 3. Tap Edit. Figure 169. Editing a Group 4. Enter a new group name. 5. Tap OK. Figure 170. 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 want to delete. You cannot delete the Remote Site group. 3. Tap Del. Figure 171. 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 172.
ADDING A DX8100 SITE TO A GROUP To add a DX8100 site to a group: 1. Tap . 2. Tap Add. Figure 173. Adding a New DX8100 Site 3. Select a Group from the drop-down box. Figure 174. 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 175. 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 176.
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 HVR you want to edit. 4. Tap Edit. Figure 177. Selecting a Site to Edit 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.
DELETING A DX8100 SITE To delete 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 HVR Site you want to delete. 4. Tap Del. Figure 179. Deleting a Site 5. 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 HVR you want to connect to. 4.
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 181 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.
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 183. 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 184.
FULL-SCREEN MODE To change to full-screen view: 1. Tap . Figure 187. 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 188.
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 on page 226 • Viewing Live Video on page 234 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 HVRs.
6. Click Run. The Web HVR application window appears and the information bar is displayed. 7. Click the information bar. A short-cut menu is displayed. 8. Click Run ActiveX Control. The Web HVR application window is displayed. 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.
EXITING THE DX8100 WEB CLIENT To exit the Web Client application, select File > Close from the browser window. Figure 190. 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 191 shows the available features of the DX8100 Web Client application. Figure 191.
Table AU describes the Web Client application window. Table AU.
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 HVR can support an unlimited number of Web client connections. For information about enabling the DX8100 HVR 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 HVR sites. a. Enter the first three octets of the IP range you want to search, for example 192.80.2. 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 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 button . The Connection List dialog box opens. Figure 197. Connection List Dialog Box 2. Do the following: a. Select a group. b. Click Add. The Server Information dialog box opens. Figure 198. Server Information Dialog Box 3. Enter the name of the DX8100 Series HVR you want to add to the group. 4. Enter the IP address of the HVR. 5.
Adding a DX8100 Server to a Group with an Unknown IP Address To add a remote HVR 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 HVR 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 button . The Connection List dialog box opens.
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 HVR sites. a. Enter the first three octets of the IP range you want 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 box provided, for example 254. NOTE: Each octet of the IP address must be an integer from 1-255. 5. Click Find. 6.
Editing a DX8100 Server’s Information in the Connection list 1. Click the Connection List button . The Connection List dialog box opens. Figure 202. Editing a Site from the Connection List 2. Select the DX8100 Series HVR you want to edit. 3. Click Edit. The Server Information dialog box appears. Figure 203. 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 on page 233 • Disconnecting from a Remote Site on page 234 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 shortcut menu. Figure 204.
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 shortcut menu. Figure 206. Shortcut Menu Disconnect Option VIEWING LIVE VIDEO The DX8100 Web Client allows you to view live video from up to 16 cameras, by dragging one or more cameras from the Site Tree onto the view panels.
ASSIGNING CAMERAS TO VIEW PANELS The DX8100 Web Client includes up to 16 view panels. Each view panel can display a single camera channel from any connected server. To assign a camera to a view panel: 1. Click the plus sign (+) beside Camera for the site you want to view. This expands the Site Tree. 2. Drag a camera from the Site Tree onto a view panel. Figure 207. Dragging a Camera to a Web Client View Panel 3. Repeat the process in steps 1-2 for up to 16 cameras from various HVR sites.
1. Place the mouse pointer in the middle of a camera view panel. 2. Click the left mouse button, and then drag the mouse pointer in the direction you want to move the camera. Figure 208 illustrates the range of motion possibilities for the on-screen PTZ control. Figure 208. On-Screen PTZ Movement 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.
Programming a Preset Clicking the the button places DX8100 in PTZ programming mode. While in PTZ programming mode, multiple presets can be programmed until button is pressed again. To program a PTZ preset: 1. Drag a camera from the Site Tree onto a view panel. 2. Click the Set button . 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 210.
4. Using the PTZ keypad, select a number for the new preset (for example, select 1). Figure 211. Programming a Preset Using Web Client 5. Click the Preset button to store the preset in the selected memory location. 6. Repeat steps 4-6 for each preset you want to program. 7. Click Set button again to exit programming mode. Activating a Preset To activate a preset: 1. Click a preset number (1-32) on the keypad. 2. Click the Preset button to activate preset.
Clearing a Preset To clear a preset: 1. Click the Set button to enter programming mode. 2. Click the number of the preset you want to clear from the PTZ keypad. 3. Click the Clr button . 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to clear multiple presets. 5. Click the Set button to exit programming mode. Figure 213. Clearing a Preset Using Web Client PTZ PATTERNS A pattern is a user-defined, viewable camera path with a definite beginning and end.
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 214. Programming a Pattern Using Web Client To stop programming a pattern: 1. Click the Pattern button 2. Click the Set button . . Activating a Pattern To activate a pattern: 1. Click a pattern number (1-4) on the keypad. 2. Click the Pattern button .
6. Click Clr button again to exit programming mode. Figure 216. 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. Only cameras that support remote programming through Pelco D, P, or Coaxitron protocols can use this feature. To access a programming menu for a remote camera: 1. Drag a camera from the Site Tree onto a view panel. 2.
3. Use the on-screen PTZ controls or the focus (+) and focus (-) buttons to navigate up and down through the camera menu choices. Figure 218. Camera Setup Menu 4. Click the iris (+) button to select an option from the camera’s on-screen menu. 5. Click the iris (-) button to cancel an option or exit a menu. You can also use the on-screen PTZ controls with your mouse to navigate through camera menus.
Index A accounts access levels, definition of 170 built-in user accounts 169 administrator accessing the setup mode 110 changing PC client application default password 19 changing port numbers 20, 24 DirectDraw, enabling 19 setup options 110 alarm event emergency notification 141 recording mode, setting up 141 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 129 alarm out
camera designator 50 camera event detection and repositioning overview 135 camera, removing a linked alarm input 44 capture card, displaying video 46 channel mapping 40 channel resolution 140 client, remote 14 Coaxitron protocol 57 commands auxiliary, sending 64 compression, video 152 connecting DX8100 HVRs 110 connection list adding servers to 20 adding site with unknown IP address 21 adding sites with know IP address 20 deleting a DX8100 server 22 editing DX8100 server information 22 D D protocol 57 desi
selecting 34 G graphics card 19 H hardware DX8100-AUD audio card 115 external equipment 64 I import setup 30 index view panel 29 indicators audio 50 camera 50 instant recording 50 on-screen PTZ control 50 pan, tilt, and zoom 50 record 50 site 50 instant recording indicator 50 instant recording mode 51 IP camera analog camera, disabling 119, 126 assigning to a camera channel 119 camera channels, supported 119 configuring IP camera settings 122 deleting 127 disabling 126 DX8100 network, searching for IP ca
N National Television System Committee (NTSC) 152 network camera 118, 119 network requirements DX8100 attached to same subnet 21 IPSec 17 normal recording mode 51 notification e-mail 117 emergency agent 117 Notification page 178 O on-screen display add instant record icon to OSD 52 customizing 51 overview 31, 50 selections 51 Audio Recording Background Color Camera Name Instant Recording POS PTZ Select All Site Name Video Recording operating modes function 34 Display Search Setup instant record, starting a
PTZ protocols testing PTZ functionality 113 R record indicator 50 record rate, maximum 156, 157 recording mode alarm, camera settings supported alarm image quality 152 frame rate during alarm 152 image resolution 152 post-motion 152 pre-alarm 152 pre-alarm frame rate 152 pre-alarm image quality 152 ATM/POS, camera settings supported ATM/POS image quality 152 frame rate during ATM/POS 152 image resolution 152 post-ATM/POS 152 pre-ATM/POS 152 pre-ATM/POS frame rate 152 pre-ATM/POS image quality 152 instant 5
See also alarm inputs camera setup 112, 150 See also camera commands, listing of 111 Backup Camera Ext.
Restricted User 38, 169, 170 Standard User account 29, 170 user access levels 170 user accounts adding new users 171 existing users, deleting 173 log-in timeout, setting 173 modifying 172 password, changing 173 user’s group affiliation, changing 173 user accounts, default 169 V video full-window view, displaying 34 live, viewing 27 video compression 152 video loss detection of 117 emergency notification 178 relay output, linking to 132 synchronization, loss of 117 video level, low 117 video, low level 117
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