AIRSHIP © 2009 User's Guide 4.6 © 2009, Airship Industries, Inc.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Basic System Components Basic Features Release Notes Server Server Quick Setup First Launch Server Setup Tool Resolution Settings Settings Tools Analysis Tools Windows Configuration Manager Settings IP Camera Setup Main Screen Main Controls Camera Display Cameras, Sensor, and Matrix Camera Adjust Color PTZ Presets & Tours System Data and Messages Settings System General Sensor/Relay Network Devices User Management Group User Authorization Settings
AIRSHIP © 2009 Relay List PTZ Preset Relays Matrix Output Electronic Map Client Client Quick Setup First Login Client Setup Tool Resolution Settings Settings Tools Analysis Tools Windows Configuration Manager Settings Quick Connect to DVR Server Main Screen Main Controls Camera Display Camera Group Panel Camera Adjust Color PTZ Presets & Tours System Data and Messages Settings System General Network Servers Groups User Management Group User Authorization Settings Matrix Output Electronic Map Embedded DVRs
AIRSHIP © 2009 Main Screen Camera and Date/Time Search Playback Control Clip Export Replay Proxy x3 Digital Zoom Sync Play Motion Search Seek Instant Replay Frames Mode Tools Intro to Tools CD / DVD Disc Burn Client Connection Electronic Map Event Log Snapshot Image Editor Relay Control Remote Server Control Snapshot Image Printer Snapshot Viewer View Bookmark Launch External Clip Viewer Exported Clips Viewer Weekly Review Clip Joiner 160 161 162 164 167 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 178 179 180 181 182
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AIRSHIP © 2009 Introduction The Airship Digital Video Recording System is an Enterprise Class digital video/audio server and recorder that provides real time video/audio monitoring and recording from multiple cameras. This User Guide covers the Hybrid DVR Server and Client software. Analog Video The DVR Server uses dedicated H.264 hardware and processors for video/audio compression. Up to 48 channels of video are simultaneously captured, compressed, and recorded in real time.
AIRSHIP © 2009 features to make searching for the right video easy and even a CD Burner to make it easy to provide evidence or just export video for safe keeping. Client The Airship Client systems run on regular Windows PC‟s. The Client features remote operation of the AirshipServer system and HikVision Embedded DVRs, such as remote monitoring, remote Server control, and recording playback. Complete recording search, video clip export, and server alarm notification makes the Client complete.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Release Notes -------------------------------08-10-2009 Build 4.6.0.0 release -------------------------------- This release is named 4.6 New Features: - Bandwidth Throttle - allows the user to limit bandwidth used by clients to connect to a server. - Replay Proxy - Client now has ability to connect to a replay proxy server, which will cache server remote recordings locally.
AIRSHIP © 2009 - Fixed an issue where autoscan was not automatically starting after server restarts. - Fixed an issue where exported IP video was not correctly drawing alarm video segments. - Fixed an issue where shutting down server with Arecont IP device caused an access violation. - Fixed an issue where client live view screen was not drawn correctly upon adding a server for the first time. - Fixed an issue where exiting server setting page would cause server UI to not respond.
AIRSHIP © 2009 - Clip export now supports multi-clip exports and sync play exports - Exports now no longer block the UI. - Multiple exports can now be done at the same time and can be paused. - Introduction of a new export clip download manager - NOTE: Windows 32 bit Operating Systems have a Maximum EXE size of 4GB. Any selfexecutable EXE bigger than the maximum sizes are unplayable. - They must be played within the Clip Viewer. - Improved stretch live view performance.
AIRSHIP © 2009 - Fixed an issue where restore setting option in setup tool was not completing successfully if Setup configuration was not already created. - Fixed an issue where going into full screen in playback was causing some UI errors. - Limited maximum length of group name when creating a group using add group option on UI. - Some minor ui adjustments were done. - Updated hover text on some playback icons.
AIRSHIP © 2009 - NOTE: Panasonic Models NW484, NF302, and NS954 and some others have a known Panasonic firmware issue that causes a camera color change after resetting the IP camera. To fix this, configure the device using its web setup. In "Camera Setup" => "Image" => "Image Adjust", Click "RESET" on the Red/Blue Gain, and the Aperture/Pedestal Level. Once you've fixed this, the problem should not happen again until you reset the camera. A fix may be available in later firmware versions.
AIRSHIP © 2009 defined correctly in setup.ini - Fixed an issue in playback concerning play all mode. - Fixed an issue in playback concerning sync play using hardware channels. - Fixed an issue where autoscan with only one camera on server was causing incorrect behavior. - Fixed an issue in clip mode where the clipping form can get lost behind the main application UI. - Fixed an issue where shutting down the client before logging in would cause an error. - Fixed various performance issues.
AIRSHIP © 2009 - Fixed an issue where in some cases coming out of frame by frame caused playback control states to be incorrect. - Fixed some minor export clip issues. -------------------------------11-05-2008 Build 4.2.4.3 release -------------------------------- This release is named 4.243 Fixed Issues: - Fixed an Issue where licensed servers will still inform users that their trial licenses have expired. - Tweaked motion sensitivity values to be more sensitive.
AIRSHIP © 2009 accepted. - Increased amount of days user can keep event logs to more than one year. - Fixed an issue where relays were being handled by schedules as well. - Fixed an issue where recording using schedules caused a small gap in recording at midnight. - Fixed an issue where currently recording video files were not playable in playback - Fixed multiple issues regarding embedded client sensor alarms. - Fixed an issue with remote control message regarding sensor alarms.
AIRSHIP © 2009 - Fixed an issue where there was a skip when transitioning from normal video to motion video in playback. - Fixed an issue where removing a server that has system messages displayed will cause access violation when trying to scroll through those messages. - Fixed an issue where going into full screen in playback with video playing caused an access violation. - Fixed an issue where trying to go to frame by frame from instant replay, zoom, or play all was causing some state issues.
AIRSHIP © 2009 - This release is named 4.236 - Fixed issue where Sub stream from embedded devices were not being used. - Fixed license issue where non-unique serial numbers from embedded devices were being used. - Fixed issue where camera feeds from different embedded devices were showing incorrect video. -------------------------------07-02-2008 Build 4.2.3.5 release -------------------------------- This release is named 4.235 - Modified external player to allow full screen on ESC.
AIRSHIP © 2009 and go forwards. - Fixed issue where playback of recorded video from embedded machine was causing a memory leak. - Fixed issue where exported self-executable video was not playing back the last part of the video. - Fixed issue where local recording of embedded machines was not being done correctly. - Fixed issue where playback of pre-recording alarm video was failing. - Versioning number is no longer shown in Setup. - Modified alarm labels within setup to be more correct with their usage.
AIRSHIP © 2009 - Fixed an issue in clip export where beginning an export and then immediately canceling the export was causing an error. -------------------------------03-14-2008 Build 4.2.0.0 release -------------------------------- This release is named 4.2 - Added Axis IP Camera Support. - Live view Axis IP camera through Server - Record and Playback from Axis IP Cameras - Export IP recordings - Added Hikvision Embedded DVR Support.
AIRSHIP © 2009 viewer. - Fixed issue where setup would open on the secondary monitor rather than the primary on a dual monitor configuration. - Fixed issue where automatic restart of server while desktop was locked caused and error. - Fixed issue where going into client setup was timing out. - Limited maximum number of motion areas that can be added to a single camera to 15. - Fixed issue where Auto Load Group setting was being ignored if auto-login to application was turned on.
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AIRSHIP © 2009 Server Quick Setup 1. First Login Default User Names and Passwords There are 3 default users groups, each with different user permissions. System is the only User that is active, use it for first run and to setup other users. The passwords are CaSe SeNsItIvE, so be sure that the Caps Lock key is not active on the keyboard. User: system Password: system Group: Administrators Abilities: Complete system configuration and access, EXCEPT cannot access remotely.
AIRSHIP © 2009 write to support@airshipdvr.com . 3. Cameras Change Screen Layout Click the button to select how many cameras (screens) to see at one time. Double-Click a screen to pop it to 1 Screen View; Double-Click again to return to multiple view. Right-Click and choose Full Screen or hit the ESC key or your keyboard to pop the cameras to Full Screen. Camera List Explore the Cameras list on the left Security Assets column. Click the camera icon to turn a Live View off and on.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Cameras Go to the Cameras folder, click the + sign to see the list of Cameras. Click on one to see its settings. On the Display tab on the right, you can give your Camera a real name. On the Schedule tab you can create recording schedules for normal and/or Motion Detection recording periods. (NOTE: the Schedule button back on the main Server screen needs to be clicked to activate your Schedule.) On the Alarms tab you can tell Airship what to do when an Alarm occurs. 5.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Add IP Cameras to DVR Server 1. What to Know Before we can connect an IP Camera to your Airship DVR, there are some basic prerequisites that you must know and complete in setting up your IP Camera. Follow the IP Camera manufacturer‟s instructions to complete this list: Make and Model number of the IP Camera. The IP Camera must be on the same network as the Airship DVR. Note the IP Camera‟s IP Address and Port Number.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Fill in the IP Address, port number (usually 80), a Name you can use to recognize it later, and choose the maker‟s name from the Type list. Click OK to save the new device item. At this time the Enable column entryflag will read NO in the device list. Click and highlight the IP camera on the list and click on Configure to view the IP Camera‟s connection details. Add the IP Camera‟s User and Password. Click Retrieve to try the first connection to the IP Camera.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Power Surges are just what they sound like, too much electricity in the wrong place. There is no good way to experience a power surge, so you MUST protect your equipment from it. (The same goes for your home computer, too!) Get at minimum a basic Surge Protector, one which protects the Hot, Neutral, and the Ground wires. Basic Surge Protectors with MOV elements die protecting everything plugged into them. Be sure to plug in your DVR and monitor. Better a $20.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Licensing When you first launch the Server, if you do not have a valid installed Airship Software license, you will be prompted with the License notification window. Choose “Continue” and your Airship Server will launch in Demo Mode. In Demo mode, you can run the Server for 30 days from the date of installation without a license. After 30 days, the server is disabled and you must obtain a license to use the software. There are no restrictions to the software during the demo period.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Server Setup Tool The Server Setup Tool provides access to adjustments and settings that cannot be changed when the Server is running. Exit the Server and run the Server Setup Tool via the shortcut on the Windows Desktop or Start Menu.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Resolution Settings IMPORTANT NOTE: CHANGING THIS SETTING REQUIRES A COMPLETE SYSTEM RESET AND ALL PRIOR CONFIGURATIONS AND USER ACCOUNTS WILL BE LOST This setting is here for you to allocate processing power on the encoders to change the system from a flexible CIF system to a full 4CIF system or vice versa. Airship H.264 Encoders cannot do 4CIF and 30 frames per second on every channel when configured for Normal.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Settings Tools Backup - Click this button to export the system settings to a file. You will be asked to name the backup set. This ONLY backs up the DVR Server Settings, not the recording data, Windows settings, or any other information. Useful for taking a system settings backup in case of a system failure or just before testing new settings. The settings can also be copied to other Airship servers when configuring multiple units.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Analysis Tools Check Encode/Decode cards - Click this button to run a simple test on the video compression hardware. This is useful if a camera is not showing a signal or if the system appears to not see as many cameras as it should. If the correct number of channels is not shown, please contact Technical Support for further assistance. Note that you must exit the Server application prior to launching this diagnostic. Test DirectX - This button launches Microsoft DirectX Diagnostic.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Windows Configuration Network - This button opens the Windows Network Connections window, where an administrator familiar with Windows Networking can change the network settings as needed. Only users familiar with Windows networking should attempt to edit the system's networking settings. Network Configuration takes you to the Windows Network Connections folder. 1. Double-click on the Local Area Connection icon. 2.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Manager Settings Airship Enterprise Manager Server is a centralized administrative server which allows all Airship Servers and Clients to store all settings in a central location. This allows all User Permissions, Camera Groups, and E-Maps to be stored in one place and used at any Client a Managed User logs into. This also allows for cloning of DVR Server settings, automatic backup of settings changes, and provides a central database for all Server and Client Event Logs.
AIRSHIP © 2009 IP Camera Setup IP Camera Setup is used to add new IP Cameras to a Server. Airship DVR, Hybrid DVR, and NVR Servers are able to connect to an IP Camera via a TCP/IP network. Once the Airship Server is connected, Airship treats the IP Camera video just like any Analog video stream, by providing Live View of the IP Camera and Recording the IP Camera Video to the Server's hard drive storage array for later Playback.
AIRSHIP © 2009 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Exit the Airship Server application. Run the Server Setup Tool. Go to IP Camera Setup and click the IP Setup button. Click the Add + button to add a new IP Camera. Enter all of the required information. IP Address: The IP Address of the IP Camera. Should be the same you used to connect to the IP Camera for initial configuration. Port: Usually this is 80, however your IP Camera may be configured differently.
AIRSHIP © 2009 15. 16. 17. 18. the IP Camera with Internet Explorer ON THIS Airship SERVER. Always test from the Server when you have trouble connecting an IP Camera to the Server. Click Close. Repeat these steps to add more IP Cameras. Click Save. Exit the IP Setup tool and exit the Server Setup Tool. Server Licensing Most Airship DVR/NVR Servers come preconfigured for a certain number of allowed IP Camera connections.
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AIRSHIP © 2009 Main Screen The Server's main screen allows access to all of the commonly used features and functions.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Main Controls The Main Control buttons comprise the system configuration and several commonly used features for which quick action is often needed. Many of these functions depend on proper setup as documented in the Configuration chapter. The first two buttons are in the upper right corner... Login/Logout Click the Login/Logout button to lock the Server main screen, preventing further user interaction until the user logs in again.
AIRSHIP © 2009 To change the maximum number of screens available in the Playback layout, see Resolution Settings, Playback Max Screens in Server Setup Tool. AutoScan Activate AutoScan to scan through all available channels, using a specified display screen layout and a specified Interval. Click this button and you are prompted for the Screen Layout (number of Channels) and the Scan Time Interval in seconds. When you click OK, the AutoScan button changes color to indicate that AutoScan is active.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Tools This button provides access to the Tools menu. Please see the Tools chapter for complete details. Help This button opens the help window of the Airship Server.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Camera Display Camera Display functions are accessible via Mouse interaction. Single-Click on a channel to select it for further action; a thin orange line will outline the selected channel. Note that most functions only affect the orange outlined, currently selected channel. Double-Click on a channel: Brings that channel to single full view. (Double-click again to return to the previously configured multi-channel view.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Cameras, Sensor, and Matrix The Cameras, Sensor, and Matrix panel has control of different features of each camera, sensor, or matrix out. Cameras Live View Click on the camera icon to turn the different incoming camera live views on and off. The icon is in gray when the live view is off and changes to orange when the live view is on. Right-click and choose Start All to turn them all on or Stop All to turn them all off.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Camera Adjust The Camera Adjustment panel has controls for camera Color settings, as well as PTZ camera positioning and programming.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Color Color The color panel has the Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Hue controls for the cameras. (Hover over the slider controls for the ToolTip to appear with the text label.) Select a camera and adjust the settings so that the image is most clear. Default sets all sliders to their default locations for the selected channel. You can copy one camera's settings to all others with Copy To All.
AIRSHIP © 2009 PTZ PTZ The PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) Camera Control allows easy access to all PTZ Camera functions. Please refer to the Configuration | Cameras | PTZ to configure a PTZ Camera for use. Note: Not all PTZ cameras support all functions noted in this documentation, and in some rare cases, the protocols supported will not completely match up to the protocols supported by the PTZ device. Testing specific hardware for a given application is warranted where PTZ functionality is required.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Presets & Tours Presets The Presets panel allows you to call PTZ Presets and Start and Stop the programmed tour. First, select the PTZ camera on the display screen so that it is highlighted in orange. Then, use the number pad to select the Preset number to move the PTZ camera to. Finally, click Go to Preset. Click Start Tour to start the selected PTZ camera's programmed Tour.
AIRSHIP © 2009 move from the previous location to the desired location, plus how long to stay there. 3. Delete: Removes the Preset location from the Scan. 4. Modify: Changes a Tour Preset 5. 6. Enable Tour Checkbox: Check this box at the top to start the Tour according to the list of presets configured. Save: Saves any changes to the Tour.
AIRSHIP © 2009 System Data and Messages System Data Located at the bottom center portion of the main screen, this panel shows the Date / Time, current Server Uptime, logged on username, and percentage of used disk space on the system. System Messages Located at the bottom right of the screen, this panel shows system messages, including user login and logout, alarms notifications, and other information. Newest messages are at the top; use the scroll bar on the right to review older messages.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Settings The configuration interface is arranged as a list of folders on the left and a series of configuration screens on the right. Wherever you see the ? button throughout the software, just click on it to see a helpful reminder about the function of nearby controls. Buttons at the bottom are global for all folders: Screen Keyboard: Activates the Windows On-Screen Keyboard, for use with systems that do not have a keyboard attached. OK: Saves changes and closes Local Setup.
AIRSHIP © 2009 System The System folder contains General, Sensor/Relay, and Network configuration options. Note that these settings are effective immediately upon clicking the OK or Save button except where a camera or channel is currently in use for Alarm, Recording or Remote Client.
AIRSHIP © 2009 General Startup and Exit Secure Desktop: Disable the use of Windows hot keys and removes the Windows Taskbar, among other items, from the user desktop. Shutdown Windows on Exit: If checked, Windows will shutdown the system when the Server application is exited by a user. Auto-Login to Windows and Start Server: Configure this option to have Windows automatically login and launch the Server application in case of a reboot or unplanned power outage.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Setup Holidays: Here you can define what dates constitute holidays for use in the automated Schedules.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Sensor/Relay The Sensor/Relay configuration allows you to configure and name the Sensors and Relays that are attached to the Server. An I/O Alarm Controller (purchased separately) is required for connecting alarm sensors and relays. A RS-232 to RS-485 converter may be needed to connect the alarm controller to the PC‟s serial port (RS-232). The system can be configured to respond to sensor inputs in a variety of ways as described in the Sensor and Cameras | Alarms sections.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Network The Network screen allows you to enable and disable various remote access functions, like Clients, and change various ports used by the Remote Clients and Web Clients, among other options. Note that a change to ports here will require a change to default port settings on the Remote and Web Clients.
AIRSHIP © 2009 To: Enter the e-mail address that the server should send Alarm email alerts to. Server Requires Authentication: If your SMTP server requires a login, check this box and use the Setup SMTP Login User button to enter the user and password. Test: Use this button to send a test email to verify that the e-mail settings are correct.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Devices The Devices folder lists all IP Cameras configured using the Server Setup Tool. (This folder is not visible if no IP Cameras are configured on the Server.) Click the + on the folder to see the list of configured devices. Click on a device icon to view basic information about the device connection and other data like firmware version. Click on Configure Remote Device to open the device's own remote configuration screen.
AIRSHIP © 2009 User Management The User Management interface defines Users and Groups and their security authorization rights on the Server and from Remote Clients. Users belong to Groups, and Groups have specific Permissions. All Users in a given Group have the same security rights. As many Groups as needed can be created. See the Authorization Settings for the default permissions set. From the Main Screen, click the Settings button and go to the User Management folder on the left of the Settings screen.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Group The default Groups are Administrators, Power Users, and Operators. Note that Default User Groups cannot be deleted or modified. Note: Only the Administrators group can have the permission to access User Management. Click Add Group to create a new Group. Click Delete Group to delete the selected Group. Click Edit Group to modify a Group name.
AIRSHIP © 2009 User Users are added and assigned to Groups, which define what rights those users have in the Server and remote Clients. Click Add User to create a new user. Enter the username, password, Group and e-mail address (email address is optional). Click OK to save. Click Delete User to remove a user. After you remove a user they can no longer login, but if they were already logged in, they remain so. Click Edit User to modify a user's password, assigned group or email address.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Authorization Settings The authorization settings cover every feature of the product, down to which channels a user can have access to for various functions. Choose the Group on the left and then check or uncheck the permissions settings as needed. The default Group templates are shown, with their rights indicated. The Group has that right.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Relays Allowed to configure Relays ● ● ◦ Matrix Output Allowed to configure Matrix Output channels ● ● ◦ E-Map Allowed to configure electronic maps ● ● ◦ Allowed to Live View Channels (subject to restrictions according to the subcategory) ● ● ● Select specific channels allowed for Live View ● ● ● Allowed to Record channels ● ● ● Select specific channels allowed for Recording ● ● ● Allowed to activate Motion Detection alarms ● ● ● Select specific channels al
AIRSHIP © 2009 Event Allowed to view the Event log ● ● ◦ Disk Allowed to view the Disk log ● ● ◦ Alarm Allowed to view the Alarm log ● ● ◦ Network Allowed to view the Network log ● ● ◦ ● ● ● Change Screen Layout Audio Monitor Allowed to activate or deactivate the Audio monitoring feature ● ● ◦ Matrix Control Allowed to use the Main GUI Matrix controls ● ● ● Camera Auto Scan Allowed to configure, activate, and deactivate Camera Auto Scan ● ● ● Tools Allowed to use the
AIRSHIP © 2009 Cameras The Cameras folder contains all Cameras available on this Server. NOTE: IP Cameras have a subset of features available (such as Schedule and Alarm handling) and some features (such as video resolution and stream format) are configurable only on the IP Camera's own configuration screen. See Devices for more information The overview provided shows some basic settings.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Display The Display screen shows you a current view of the Camera selected on the left, along with several Camera configuration options. Relocating OSD Text: The On-Screen Display text blocks can be moved anywhere on the channel screen. Simply click on the camera name block or the date/time block and drag them to the desired locations.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Display Date and Time: If checked, you see the Server date/time on the OSD. High Contrast Overlay Font: If checked, the OSD font is often easier to see in most scenes. Video Format: Displays NTSC or PAL, depending on the Camera type. Privacy Mask Enable Privacy Mask: If checked, you can use the mouse to draw one or more squares over the video screen to hide certain areas from view. Right click on a Mask to remove it. Clear All Masks: Removes all Masks from the Camera.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Color The Color tab allows you to change the channels brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation settings. This function allows you to automatically adjust for environmental lighting changes at night or during the day, or for other situations such as exterior lighting timers. Brightness: Brightness control to brighter or darker image. Contrast: Contrast control for greater or lesser contrast between dark and light. Saturation: Saturation control for more or less vibrant colors.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Delete: Deletes the time frame selected in the Schedule. Modify: Edits Saturation, Contrast, Hue, and Brightness value for the time selected in the Schedule. NOTES: A Color Schedule time frame may not start before midnight and end after midnight. To approximate this we have the time frames end right at midnight and a matching color scheme start right at 12:00:01 in the morning.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Video Profile The Video Profile settings allow you to configure the resolution, quality, and frame rate for video recording on the Server. You can define just one for all uses, or create different video profiles for motion recording and other uses. Video Profiles Video Profile: Select the Video Profile used for normal recording and live viewing. Alarm Video Profile: Select the Video Profile used for Alarm recording.
AIRSHIP © 2009 the FPS the larger the file per minute of recording. Record Audio: Check this box to record the audio signal along with the video signal. NOTE: Check your local laws to make sure that audio recording is permitted in your jurisdiction. Resolution: Set the desired recording resolution. This higher the resolution the larger the recording file.
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AIRSHIP © 2009 Schedule The Schedule feature allows you to configure the Server to carry out certain activities automatically. Once your Schedules are defined, you must activate the Schedule using the Schedule button on the Main GUI or select Auto Start Schedule from the Server Setup > System > General tab. Using this Schedule, you can define 24x7 constant recording at a lower quality video resolution and frame rate setting, and then set Alarm Recording periods with a higher quality video profile.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Video Profile: Choose the profile you want to use when creating new time periods. Weekly Calendar The weekly calendar lists each day of the week, plus a Holidays setting. (See the System | General setup options to Setup Holidays.) Hours of each day are listed at the top, and along the right see that we have broken each day into two rows. One for Normal Recording and the other for Alarm Recording. Normal is constant recording for the defined time period.
AIRSHIP © 2009 7. 8. 9. You can edit the details of a selected time period by clicking the Modify button, or right click on the time period and choose modify. Here, you can fine-tune the time segment and choose a different Video Profile. Once you have configured time periods for a single day, you can Copy and Paste the entire day to another day using the buttons above.
AIRSHIP © 2009 PTZ The PTZ (Pan / Tilt / Zoom) configuration tab allows you to enter the configuration details for any PTZ cameras connected to the Server. Be sure to reference your PTZ camera manufacturer's documentation for the correct settings to enter here. NOTE: Other PTZ camera types and protocols can also be supported - please talk with your system integrator or email us at support@airshipdvr.com to find out more.
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AIRSHIP © 2009 Alarms Alarm settings are required to enable a variety of functions concerning alarms throughout the system, from PTZ Presets to Schedules and more. Remember that this entire set of Alarm functions can be set on a per channel basis, allowing great flexibility and innovative Sensor/Alarm/Recording combinations. Note: To “trigger an Alarm” means that the system is in an Alarm “condition” for a specific Camera, for a specified Alarm Output Duration, causing one or more Alarm Actions to occur.
AIRSHIP © 2009 General The Alarms system has three Alarm triggers. Each trigger has settings for different Actions to take when the Alarm is triggered. See the Sensors section for Sensor Alarm functions. Alarm Triggers Motion Detection: Motion Detected in the video signal will trigger an Alarm for this channel. See the Motion Area tab for configuration details. Video Signal Loss: A loss of video signal will trigger an Alarm for this channel.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Move To Preset: If checked, the PTZ camera on this channel will go to a pre-defined Preset. See the PTZ Preset section for details. Notify Client: Sends a message to any Clients currently connected to this Camera. Record: If checked, the Alarm condition will result in recordings captured for the channels specified on the Record tab under Alarms. The default is the same Camera number for which we are currently configuring Alarms.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Motion Area When Motion Detection is used as the Alarm Type, motion can be detected on the entire channel screen, or you can select a sub set of up to 7 manually configured motion detection areas. IP cameras detect motion in the camera itself, and send motion detection information to the Server. For analog cameras, the H.264 Video Encoder does the actual detection of motion on the video image and the Server software receives these alerts and takes action accordingly.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Record When an Alarm condition is triggered for the current selected Camera and the Recording option is checked on the General tab, select which Cameras should be recorded. All Cameras use the same Post Alarm Record duration, but they use their own individual recording quality settings as defined in the Cameras | Video Profile | Alarm Video Profile setting. This is useful in cases where traffic flows in a known direction from one camera to another.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Alarm Relay Select which Alarm Control Relay to trigger as a result of any Alarm on the current Camera. Simply check the box or boxes on the relays you want triggered when a Camera Alarm occurs. See the System | Sensor/Relay folder for setup details on the connected Alarm Control device. Also see the Tools | Relay Control for manual control of Alarm Relays.
AIRSHIP © 2009 PTZ Preset When an Alarm is triggered on the selected Camera, we can instruct the PTZ control to move the Camera to a desired Preset location. Double-click on the Camera you want to move to a preset due to an alarm trigger. Normal Preset: This is the PTZ preset to return to after that Alarm Duration ends. Alarm Preset: This is the PTZ Preset to move to when an Alarm occurs. Click OK to save your changes or Cancel to discard them.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Sensors The Sensors folder contains all Sensors available on this Server. See the System | Sensor/Relay folder for Alarm Controller device configuration. The overview provided shows some basic settings. Click the + sign next to the Sensors folder to branch it down and then click on a Sensor on the left to see their detailed configuration screens. Sensor List Sensor Number: Displays sensor ID based on physical I\O input. Sensor Name: Displays the assignable name given to the sensor.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Schedule The Schedule feature allows you to configure the Server to carry out certain activities automatically. Once your Schedules are defined, you must activate the Schedule using the Schedule button on the Main GUI. Using this Schedule, you can define different Sensor Detection time periods for each day of the week and Holidays. Button Bar Use the mouse to draw time periods on the Weekly Calendar for either Record or Motion. Modify: Changes the selected time period.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Clear All Time Segments: This button will completely clear the weekly schedule for the current Camera. Set Schedule for 24x7 Sensor Detection: This button marks all days for 24 hour Sensor recording. Copy to... button: Copies ALL days of the week for the currently selected Sensor to other Sensors.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Alarm When a Sensor is triggered, the system can take different actions. Sensor Alarm Actions Enable Audible Alarm: When checked, an audible alarm as defined in the System | General setup will sound through the Server's attached speakers. Record: If checked, the sensor trigger will result in recordings captured for the channels specified on the Sensor Record tab. Move To Preset: If checked, one or more PTZ Cameras will go to a pre-defined Preset. See the PTZ Preset section for details.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Sensor Record When an Sensor is triggered and the Recording option is checked on the Alarm tab, select which Cameras should be recorded. All Cameras use the same Post Alarm Record duration, but they use their own individual Recording quality settings.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Relay List This is where you select which Alarm Control Relay to trigger as a result of any Sensor detection on the current sensor. Simply check the box or boxes on the relays you want triggered when a Camera Alarm occurs. See the System | Sensor/Relay folder for setup details on the connected Alarm Control device. Also see the Tools | Relay Control for manual control of Alarm Relays.
AIRSHIP © 2009 PTZ Preset When a Sensor is triggered we can instruct the PTZ control to move a Camera to a desired Preset location. Check the Camera you want to move to a preset due to a Sensor trigger. Normal Preset: This is the PTZ preset to return to after that Alarm Duration ends. Alarm Preset: This is the PTZ Preset to move to when an Alarm occurs. Click OK to save your changes or Cancel to discard them.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Relays The Relays folder contains all Relays available on this Server. See the System | Sensor/Relay folder for Alarm Controller device configuration. The overview provided shows some basic settings. Click the + sign next to the Relays folder to branch it down and then click on a Relay on the left to see their detailed configuration and use the Test Relay button to manually trigger the relay signal.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Matrix Output If your Server has a H.264 Decoder card(s) installed, the Server uses them to output selected channels to an external analog monitor. You can easily tell if your Server is equipped because there will be a tree on the left with 1 icon per output channel. The Matrix Output setup allows you to select which Live Cameras or Playback Screens to output on an analog channel. You can also output another Matrix Configuration as a single screen.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Electronic Map The Electronic Map system allows you to map out the location of cameras and sensors on a map so that video surveillance personnel can more easily visualize events on camera within a given space. A Map Image must be in JPEG or Bitmap format with a *.jpg,*.jpeg or *.bmp extension. You are able to place the locations of physical cameras on the map, as well as the locations of various sensors. See Tools | Electronic Map for usage information. Click on Add E-Map to add a new Map.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Load E-Map Image: Click to browse for the image file to use for your map. Click OK when you select your image file. Adding Cameras, Sensors, and Relays: Use the tree on the left to Drag-n-Drop the Camera, Sensor, or Relay icons onto the Map image. Auto Pop-Up on Alarm: When checked, the E-Map will pop-up for an Alarm Condition, highlighting the camera and/or sensor associated with the Alarm.
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AIRSHIP © 2009 Client Quick Setup Minimum System Requirements If you have an Airship Workstation, these requirements are already met. However, if you are installing the Airship DVR Client on other workstations or laptops, meeting these requirements is important. Increased Video, RAM, and CPU capacities provide increased performance. High Performance Mid Range Entry Level CPU Intel Core 2 Quad 2.6GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 2.33GHz Intel Pentium 4 2.
AIRSHIP © 2009 the "Install" button. After the installation is completed, the Airship Web Client login window appears. Enter your username and password. Use the Live View and Playback buttons to switch modes. Drag and Drop Cameras from the list on the left to the Display Area on the right to view cameras and recorded video. Desktop Client Installation Locate and insert your Airship Software CD into your workstation‟s CD/DVD drive. If it does not auto run, manually run the Menu.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Click on the button to open the Setup screen. Folders on the left menu can be branched open by clicking on the + signs. Click on a Folder to see the settings there. Click the buttons for details. Systems Click the + sign next to the System folder See the General folder for settings that affect the entire system, such as Auto Login, Audible Alarm sounds, etc. See the Network folder to configure Email notification settings. Users Go to User Management, Users.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Exit Settings and click the Lock icon above twice to log out and then log in with a user that has been configured for access to the Airship DVR Server. If there are any networking errors, you‟ll need to check the Airship DVR Server‟s network settings and troubleshoot normal TCP/IP networking issues. Note the Command Port in use, the default is 6001. If this is changed on the DVR Server, you must match that change here.
AIRSHIP © 2009 regardless of which DVR they are from. A Group for Doors, a Group for Hallways, a Group for Parking Lots, etc. Use the Client Setup Tool to tune your Maximum Live and Playback Screens settings for your workstation. By monitoring your CPU usage with Windows Task Manager, you can slowly add more Videos until the CPU usage is near 90%. Then set the Maximum Allowed to keep your Airship Client running smooth. Create an E-Map of your facility so you can easily reference a camera by location.
AIRSHIP © 2009 If there are any networking errors, you‟ll need to check the Airship Embedded DVR‟s network settings and troubleshoot normal TCP/IP networking issues. Note the Command Port in use, the default is 8000 for an Embedded DVR. If this is changed on the Embedded DVR, you must match that change here. Licensing When you first launch the Airship Client, there will be no license required.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Click on the button to the right of the main screen to open the complete Airship User‟s Guide. This guide contains complete descriptions of every button and control. If you don‟t see what you need, try the Search feature. Online Help Visit our website at http://www.airshipdvr.com and go to the Support page to find answers to Frequently Asked Questions, technical information, or even download the newest version of the Airship User‟s Guide.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Client Setup Tool The Client Setup Tool provides access to adjustments and settings that cannot be changed when the Client is running. Exit the Client and run the Client Setup Tool via the shortcut on the Windows Desktop or Start Menu.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Resolution Settings IMPORTANT NOTE: Careful testing is required to make sure a PC with an Airship Client installed is capable of performing with the selected settings. These settings are here for you to set maximum allowable camera displays for the Client. This is important so that the user does not request more video streams than their PC can handle at once. With some testing, you can determine how many videos a given PC can show at the same time.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Settings Tools Backup - Click this button to export the system settings to a file. You will be asked to name the backup set. This ONLY backs up the DVR Client Settings, not the recording data, Windows settings, or any other information. Useful for taking a system settings backup in case of a system failure or just before testing new settings. Restore - Click this button to restore a previously exported settings file. You will select from a list of previous backups.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Analysis Tools Check Encode/Decode cards - Click this button to run a simple test on the video compression hardware. This is useful if a camera is not showing a signal or if the system appears to not see as many cameras as it should. An Airship Client may include a decoder card as an option to improve live view performance. Encoders are not usually used in an Airship Client. If the correct number of channels is not shown, please contact Technical Support for further assistance.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Windows Configuration Network - This button opens the Windows Network Connections window, where an administrator familiar with Windows Networking can change the network settings as needed. Only users familiar with Windows networking should attempt to edit the system's networking settings. Network Configuration takes you to the Windows Network Connections folder. 1. Double-click on the Local Area Connection icon. 2.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Manager Settings Airship Enterprise Manager Server is a centralized administrative server which allows all Airship Servers and Clients to store all settings in a central location. This allows all User Permissions, Camera Groups, and E-Maps to be stored in one place and used at any Client a Managed User logs into. This also allows for cloning of DVR Server settings, automatic backup of settings changes, and provides a central database for all Server and Client Event Logs.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Quick Connect to DVR Server Server Preparation Before configuring a Client, you must prepare the Airship Server. Make sure the Server is working properly by itself before proceeding. Create a User with Remote capability on the Server (not to be confused with the Server folder in the Airship Client Setup) 1. Click on the Settings button in the toolbar. 2. In the Airship Setup window expand the User Management folder and select User. 3.
AIRSHIP © 2009 discovered cameras, then you are connected. Any errors presented should help indicate any problems with network connectivity. 9. If the Add Group box is checked, then a new Camera Group is created for you when you Retrieve Server Properties. 10. Once connected, click the Apply button to save your new Server configuration. Now, configure Camera Groups for the Client. 1. Click on the Groups folder. 2. Click the + sign to create a new camera group. This is basically a label for the group.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Main Screen The Client's main screen allows access to all of the commonly used features and functions.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Main Controls The Main Control buttons comprise the system setup and several commonly used features for which quick action is often needed. Many of these functions depend on proper setup as documented in the Setup chapter. The first two buttons are in the upper right corner... Login/Logout Click the Login/Logout button to lock the Server main screen, preventing further user interaction until a user logs in again.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Audio This button turns the audio channel on or off for the selected channel – the default is off. The button changes color when Audio is on. Screens This button pops up a menu of display screen layout choices, based on the number of channels you would like to see at the same time. Note that the channel screens will be laid out starting with the orange highlighted, currently selected camera on the Display Screen area.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Camera Display Camera Display functions are accessible via Mouse interaction. Single-Click on a channel to select it for further action; a thin orange line will outline the selected channel. Note that most functions only affect the orange outlined, currently selected channel. Double-Click on a channel: Brings that channel to single full view. (Double-click again to return to the previously configured multi-channel view.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Camera Group Panel The Camera Group Panel has controls for Groups of cameras. The different option buttons allow control of different features of each camera. Live View Click on the camera icon to turn the different incoming camera live views on and off. The live view will begin in the next available screen; if no screens are available the live view will begin in the currently selected screen. Alternatively, you can click and drag a camera or group to any of the screens.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Camera Adjust The Camera Adjustment panel has controls for camera Color settings, as well as PTZ camera positioning and programming.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Color Color The color panel has the Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Hue controls for the cameras. (Hover over the slider controls for the ToolTip to appear with the text label.) Select a camera and adjust the settings so that the image is most clear. Default sets all sliders to their default locations for the selected channel. You can copy one camera's settings to all others with Copy To All.
AIRSHIP © 2009 PTZ PTZ The PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) Camera Control allows easy access to all PTZ Camera functions. Please refer to the Configuration | Cameras | PTZ to configure a PTZ Camera for use. Note: Not all PTZ cameras support all functions noted in this documentation, and in some rare cases, the protocols supported will not completely match up to the protocols supported by the PTZ device. Testing specific hardware for a given application is warranted where PTZ functionality is required.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Presets & Tours Presets The Presets panel allows you to call PTZ Presets and Start and Stop the programmed tour. First, select the PTZ camera on the display screen so that it is highlighted in orange. Then, use the number pad to select the Preset number to move the PTZ camera to. Finally, click Go to Preset. Click Start Tour to start the selected PTZ camera's programmed Tour.
AIRSHIP © 2009 stay there. 3. Delete: Removes the Preset location from the Scan. 4. Modify: Changes a Tour Preset 5. 6. Enable Tour Checkbox: Check this box at the top to start the Tour according to the list of presets configured. Save: Saves any changes to the Tour.
AIRSHIP © 2009 System Data and Messages System Data Located at the bottom center portion of the main screen, this panel shows the Date / Time, current Server Uptime, logged on username, and percentage of used disk space on the system. The Storage Used indicates local storage on the client, not the server it is connected to. System Messages Located at the bottom right of the screen, this panel shows system messages, including user login and logout, alarms notifications, and other information.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Settings Setup contains most of the configuration options. This interface is arranged as a list of folders on the left and a series of configuration screens on the right. Wherever you see the button throughout the software, just click on it to see a helpful reminder about the function of nearby controls. Buttons at the bottom are global for all folders: Screen Keyboard: Activates the Windows On-Screen Keyboard, for use with systems that do not have a keyboard attached.
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AIRSHIP © 2009 System The System folder contains General and Network configuration options. Note that these settings are effective immediately upon clicking the OK or Apply button.
AIRSHIP © 2009 General Startup and Exit Secure Desktop: Disable the use of Windows hot keys and removes the Windows Taskbar, among other items, from the user desktop. Shutdown Windows on Exit: If checked, Windows will shutdown the system when the application is exited by a user. Auto-Login to Windows and Start Client: Configure this option to have Windows automatically login and launch the Client application in case of a reboot or unplanned power outage.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Network E-mail This email configuration is used when a user sends a snapshot or video clip via email. SMTP Server: Enter the SMTP server hostname. Port: Enter the port number for the SMTP service. 25 is the default SMTP port. Return Email Address: Enter the email address recipients should reply to. Server Requires Authentication: If your SMTP server requires a login, check this box and use the Setup SMTP Login User button to enter the user and password.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Servers The Server folder contains all remote Servers available from this Client. Click Add Server button to create a new Server. Enter the Server's IP Address, Name, Type, and check the Enabled box. Click Delete Server button to delete the selected Server. Note: You have to remove the Server from use in all Groups first. Click Edit Server button to change a Server configuration. To see a remote server's cameras, you must first connect to it. 1. 2. Click on the Server folder.
AIRSHIP © 2009 9. Once connected, click the Apply button to save your new Server configuration. Server Setup Enable: If unchecked, the server is disabled from use by the Client. Server Type: Currently only the DVR/DVS type is allowed. IP Address: Change the IP Address if needed. Command Port: Change this port number if the Command Port on the Server is different from the default, 6001.
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AIRSHIP © 2009 Groups The Group folder contains the Camera Groups available for this Client. Click Add Group button to create a new Group. Enter the Group Name. Click Delete Group button to delete the selected Group. Click Edit Group button to modify a Group name. Auto-Load Group on Client Startup allows you to choose which Group of cameras will automatically connect when the Client is started. Configure Camera Groups 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Click on the Group folder on the left.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Group Setup Click Delete Camera button to remove a Camera from the Group. Up and Down Arrows: Move the Cameras up and down in the list on the right. This also changes their display order on the Client's Main GUI. Enable group: If checked, you can use this Group. If unchecked, the settings are saved, but you cannot use this Group in the Main GUI or Playback.
AIRSHIP © 2009 User Management The User Management interface defines Users and Groups and their security authorization rights on local Client. A Server will further apply security permissions to a matching user name when it connects. See Server | Configuration | User Management for details. Users belong to Groups, and Groups have specific Permissions. All Users in a given Group have the same Permissions. See the Authorization Settings for the default permissions set.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Group The default Groups are Administrators, Power Users, and Operators. Click Add Group to create a new Group. Click Delete Group to delete the selected Group. Click Edit Group to modify a Group name. Note that Default User Groups cannot be deleted or modified.
AIRSHIP © 2009 User Users are added and assigned to Groups, which define what rights those users have in the Server and remote Clients. Click Add User to create a new user. Enter the name, password, assign a Group and enter email address. Click OK to save. (Email address is optional field) Click Delete User to remove a user. After you remove a user they can no longer login, but if they were already logged in, they remain so. Click Edit User to modify a user's account.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Authorization Settings The authorization settings cover every feature of the product, down to which channels a user can have access to for various functions. The default Group templates are shown, with their rights indicated. The Group has that right.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Camera Auto Scan Configure, activate, and deactivate Camera Auto Scan ● ● ● Tools Use the Tools ● ● ● Disk Usage View disk usage information ● ● ● E-map Use the E-map ● ● ● Two Way Audio Use the Two-Way Audio communication ● ● ● Minimize Minimize the Client application to the Windows Taskbar ● ● ◦ Shutdown the Client application and Windows.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Matrix Output If the Client system has a H.264 Decoder card(s) installed, you can use it to output selected channels to an external analog monitor. The Matrix Output setup allows you to select which Live Cameras to output on an analog channel. You can also output another Matrix Configuration as a single screen. You can configure each Matrix Output to display 1, 4, 13, or 16 channels in a matrix.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Electronic Map The Electronic Map system allows you to map out the location of cameras on a map so that video surveillance personnel can more easily visualize events on camera within a given space. A Map Image must be in JPEG format with a *.jpg or *.jpeg extension or Bitmap format with a *.bmp extension. You are able to place the locations of physical cameras on the map. See Tools | Electronic Map for usage information.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Embedded DVRs The Airship Client can connect to a HikVision Embedded DVR in much the same way as the Client connects to a PC-based Airship Server. The following articles cover the Embedded DVR specifics - other features and functions work in the same was as connecting to a PC-based Airship Server. Presently, only HikVision Embedded DVR's are supported - however it is important to note that HikVision devices are resold under a variety of names and brands around the world.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Connect to Embedded DVR Embedded DVR Server Preparation Before connecting a Client, you must prepare the eDVR Server. Make sure the eDVR is working properly by itself before proceeding. Refer to your Embedded DVR Server User Manual for details on finishing this checklist: 1. Create a User with Remote capability on the eDVR Server. Note the User(s) and Password(s) available for remote connection. The default username is admin, password is 12345 for a Hikvision Embedded Device. 2.
AIRSHIP © 2009 2. Click the + sign to create a new camera group. This is basically a label for the group. Click OK. 3. The Group name icon will appear on the left. Click on the icon. 4. To the right you will see a tree listing the Server we just configured. Click the + sign there to branch the tree down. 5. You can simply drag the overall Cameras icon to the grid on the right to add all cameras from that Server to this Group, or you can select individual cameras one by one. 6.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Add an eDVR Server In the Client, click on the Settings button. The Server folder contains all remote Servers (both PC-based and eDVRs) available from this Client. Click Add Server button to create a new Server. Enter the Server's IP Address, Name, Type (such as Hik Embedded), and check the Enabled box. Click Delete Server button to delete the selected Server. Note: You have to remove the Server's cameras from use in all Groups first.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Command Port: Change this port number if the Command Port on the Server is different from the default, 6001. Server Specific Login: If checked, you will connect to this Server with the user indicated in Setup User, rather than the user you logged into the Client as. Retrieve Server Properties: Click this button to initiate a connection to the Server. If the Server Properties below get filled in with the Number of Cameras, etc, then you are connected.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Remote Configuration All detected features and settings on the Embedded DVR are presented here in much the same way as with the PC-based Airship Server. Since different Embedded DVR's have different settings and features available, this document will provide an overview outline for the general arrangement of major feature sets. From the Client Main Screen, click on Settings. Then find the Servers folder in the Settings screen. Click the + sign to list the connected Server.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Cameras - Schedule for usage details. PTZ If this camera is a PTZ camera, configure the PTZ protocol needed here. Alarms Settings for whether to monitor Motion Detection, Video Signal Loss, and other alarm types. Also, how to handle an alarm, such as Record, trigger a Relay, On Screen warning, etc. Motion Area Set the area of the video screen to monitor for motion. Set motion sensitivity.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Web Client First Launch First Login The 'system' user is not allowed to login via the Web Client. Check User Management | Groups to see what groups and users have the Remote permission. See the Quick Setup Guide for Web Client to create a Web Client user.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Quick Setup Guide This Quick Setup Guide references settings and features which are explained in further detail throughout this product documentation. Please refer to those sections for assistance if any steps here are unclear. Server Preparation Before configuring the Web Client, you must configure the Server. Make sure the Server is working properly by itself before proceeding. Create a User with Remote capability on the Server 1. In Server go to Setup | User Management folder. 2.
AIRSHIP © 2009 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. In Server go to Setup | System | Network. Under Remote Client Services check the overall Remote Client checkbox, and check the Web Service checkbox. You can check the Limit one channel per user box to prevent multiple users from overloading the available network bandwidth. Click OK on the Setup window. There is no need to restart the Server - Web Services should be running immediately. Connect to the Server via Internet Explorer 1. 2. 3. 4.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Main Screen The Web Client's main screen allows access to all of the commonly used features and functions.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Main Controls The Main Control buttons allows access to all of the commonly used features and functions. Screens This button pops up a menu of display screen layout choices, based on the number of channels you would like to see at the same time. Note that the channel screens will be laid out starting with the orange highlighted, currently selected channel on the Display Screen area.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Camera Display Camera Display functions are accessible via Mouse interaction. Single-Click on a channel to select it for further action; a thin orange line will outline the selected channel. Note that most functions only affect the orange outlined, currently selected channel. Double-Click on a channel: Brings that channel to single full view. (Double-click again to return to the previously configured multi-channel view.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Camera List The Camera List panel displays the cameras available via the Web Client. The Server IP address is displayed as the top node. To view a camera, just click and drag the camera to any of the screens you wish to display. The displayed channels will be indicated by the camera icon being lighted orange.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Camera Adjust The Camera Adjustment panel has controls for camera color settings, as well as PTZ camera positioning and programming. PTZ The PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) Camera Control allows easy access to all PTZ Camera functions. Please refer to the Server Setup | Cameras | PTZ to configure a PTZ Camera for use.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Web Playback Web Playback works very much like the main Playback found in the Server and Client, but with simpler functionality.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Main Menus The Main Menu buttons are comprised of several commonly used features for which quick action is often needed. Hover the mouse over a button to see its label. Main Menu Screen Display: Select the number of playback windows you want to use. Your administrator may have limited the number of screens you can use for Playback, according to the abilities of the system hardware. Snapshot: Takes a Snapshot of the currently selected playback screen.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Camera and Date/Time Search Start playback by simply dragging a Camera onto the Playback Display area. From there you can use the Calendar and Timeline controls to choose what time you want to view. First, drag a Camera from the list on the left onto a Display Screen on the right. When you drop the Camera, playback of available recordings will start immediately, beginning with the first recordings from today.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Playback Controls Playback provides easy video control, just like a DVD player, except that we can view multiple videos at once. Hover over the buttons to see their label: Time Indicator: Displays the current time for the currently selected playback display screen. Play / Pause: Starts the playback of the selected recordings (if paused or stopped). Fast Forward: Click the button and choose the speed from the menu.
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AIRSHIP © 2009 Main Screen The Server and Client use a common Playback interface. Note: See Web Playback for details about the Web Client Playback features. The Main Screen controls are comprised of several commonly used features for which quick action is often needed. Hover the mouse over a button to see its label. Dual Monitor Configuration If your Airship Workstation or other PC has two VGA monitors, then the Airship Client Playback should open on the 2nd monitor.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Camera and Date/Time Search Start playback by simply dragging a Camera onto the Playback Display area. From there you can use the Calendar and Timeline controls to choose what time you want to view. First, drag a Camera from the list on the right onto a Display Screen. When you drop the Camera, playback of available recordings will start immediately, beginning with the first recordings from today.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Playback Control Playback provides easy video control, just like a DVD player, except that you can view multiple videos at once. Hover over the buttons to see their label. The following list is in order from left to right: Playback Time Indicator: Shows the time for the currently selected playback video in 24 hr format. Jump Controls: The arrow keys on your PC keyboard can be used to skip quickly through video playback. The jump time is displayed here.
AIRSHIP © 2009 machines capacity for streaming and rendering multiple video streams rapidly. See notes in Remote Camera Management for more information.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Clip Export The Video Clip controls allow you to select a section of video and export it as a video file for later viewing. Clips are stored as video embedded within an executable program. You'll notice that the file extension is EXE, meaning it is a program, with the selected video contained inside. This has two main advantages: 1. You can give the Clip to any one with a Windows PC, and they can play the Clip. 2.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Start Time and End Time: These allow you to fine tune the start and end of the clip. Include Player: Check this box to export the video inside a portable video player program. Uncheck it to export as a *.mpg file. (Windows Media Player Plug-in is required to playback this file type.) Send as email: Check this box to send the video clip as an email attachment Note that many email systems will reject any *.exe file, and some will reject them even if you ZIP them first.
AIRSHIP © 2009 only allowed when you use the Include Player option. Click on Save As... to select a location on the local hard drive to save the file. This button changes to say Save until current position, which you can click to stop the process, retaining the download already in place. You will see a progress indicator at the bottom, indicating the amount downloaded. Cancel: Click this button to cancel the entire export process. Close: Click this button to go back to the main Playback window.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Replay Proxy This feature allows users to buffer remote recordings on the local computers(Client) for review later. This is useful for low bandwidth installations where the network speeds are not suitable for fast review. Once the Replay Proxy has cached the requested video, the video will play just as if you were viewing the recording at the DVR. Enabling Replay Proxy The Replay Proxy can be enabled by going into Setup.ini located in the Client install directory. To do this: 1.
AIRSHIP © 2009 ports used, and many more options. Please note that these options are advanced options. Setting them to incorrect values may cause the Replay Proxy to work incorrectly and could cause adverse behavior to the Airship Client Software as well. Please consult your integrator for more information on Replay Proxy settings.
AIRSHIP © 2009 x3 Digital Zoom Designed for wide-scene and precise-scene monitoring applications, x3 Digital Zoom allows you to define three simultaneous zoom areas at once on the playback screen. Using x3 Digital Zoom 1. In Playback drag a camera onto a screen area. Select the timeframe you want to view. 2. Click the Zoom button. 3. You now see the one playback screen with three smaller Zoom areas below. 4. Use your mouse to draw a rectangle on the playback screen.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Sync Play You can synchronize playback from multiple cameras. This feature makes it easy to see the same event from multiple camera angles, or see multiple events which occurred at the exact same point in time. 1. Drag-and-drop several cameras onto the display area and begin playback. 2. Now, select a variety of times to show playback on all of those cameras, searching for a particular event. 3. Now, you've found the event.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Motion Search The Motion Search feature allows a user to search a given camera's recordings for motion in precise areas of the scene. For example, if a camera has a view of 3 doors, you can search for motion on door number 2 only, ignoring the other doors in the same scene. Using Motion Search 1. In Playback, choose a camera and drag-and-drop that camera onto a screen area. Go to the time period that you want to view to start your Motion Search. 2. Click the Search tab. 3.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Seek The Seek search feature allows a user to search a given time for any recordings based on that point in time. For example, if you know an event happened at a specific moment in time, every camera you pull into the playback window will start its search from that moment. That will continue to be the behavior of the playback window until you clear the Seek point. Using Seek 1. In Playback select the Seek tab under Playback options. 2.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Instant Replay The Instant Replay feature allows you to quickly pull up the last few moments of a given camera's most recent recording. What is Instant? This feature is best used in 24x7 continuous recording environments. If you have sporadic alarm-only triggered recordings, then 'instant' may be several minutes or hours ago. While there is merit to that usage, it can be confusing for a new user.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Frames Mode Frames Mode allows you to freeze-frame a recording and take Snapshots. Normal Usage (New usage as of version 4.3) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Have a video playing. Press the Pause button at the bottom center of the Playback Controls. Use the Fast Forward >> and Rewind << buttons to go to the next or previous frame. You can click the Snapshot button to take a snapshot of the current frame. Click Play > to continue playing normally again.
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AIRSHIP © 2009 Intro to Tools Tools are available for each type of user interface for a variety of uses, such as Snapshot viewing, Bookmark reports, and Server Remote Control. See the following chapters for more information.
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AIRSHIP © 2009 CD / DVD Disc Burn Click on the Disc Burn button to open the Media Burner program. This application is capable of writing to CD and DVD drives which are recognized by Windows as CD-R, CD-RW, DVD/+R, or DVD-/+RW. Directory: You can add, delete, and rename directories on the CD/DVD you are creating, to better organize the recordings for future reference. Files: You can manually add or delete individual files from the list to be burned. You can also clear the entire list using the Clear button.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Client Connection Select this tool from the Tools Menu on the Airship Server This report allows you to see how many Clients are connected, and what their IP addresses are. It also allows you to disconnect those Clients from the Server. In addition, it shows the amount of bandwidth each individual client is using streaming Live View.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Electronic Map The Emaps Tool is accessible from the Tools Menu of the Live View in either the Client or the Server The Electronic Maps shows you the Electronic Maps configured for the local system. Note that Electronic Maps are not shared between Servers and Clients. The Emap in the Client is not the same as the Emap in the Server. Each is separate. The Electronic Maps Display will show Cameras and Sensors in an Alarm condition with a flashing red dot.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Event Log Local Event Log The Event Log is available from the Tools Menu from both the Client and Server The Event Logs include normal Events plus Disk, Alarm, and Network activity. Event: Records user activity on the Server. Disk: Records important Disk cleanup related activities and errors. Alarm: Records all Alarm events. Network: Records all Network events, such as remote users connecting, etc.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Snapshot Image Editor The Snapshot Viewer allows you to view and review your Snapshots as well as Delete, Print, Email or burn Snapshots onto a CD/DVD. The Image Editor in the Snapshot Viewer allows you to make adjustments to a Snapshot so that the image is as clear as possible. This is useful with snapshots of dark scenes or scenes where the important images are in shadows or washed out by bright lighting. Select a Snapshot to work with.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Relay Control The Relay Control is available from the Live View of the Server. This interface allows you to manually activate or deactivate relays on a connected Alarm Sensor/Relay device. This is useful for testing devices connected to the relays. On: Activates the selected relay. Off: Deactivates the selected relay.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Remote Server Control Remote Server Control is available on the Client and allows you to connect to a Server and perform administrative and user functions that are otherwise only available on the Server's Main GUI, such as Stop and Start Schedule, restart the Server, etc. Click on a Server from the list. On the right there are buttons to Exit the Server, Shutdown Windows, and Start or Stop the Schedule.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Snapshot Image Printer The Snapshot Image Printer is available from the Snapshot Viewer screen. The Image Printer sends a simple and clear image of the selected snapshot, along with other helpful information, to your printer for fast distribution to your security professionals. Your selected snapshot should be visible already. First, check you Page Layout options to make sure the correct information is included.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Snapshot Viewer The Snapshot Viewer allows you to search for Snapshots taken by users, and also open them in the Image Processor to clarify the image if needed. Search Group: Select the Camera Group. (On a Server there is only one, Local.) Date: Select the date you want to search in. Type: Select whether the snapshot you want was taken during Live View or during Playback. Tools Edit Image: Opens the Image Editor Email Image: Allows you to send the selected image(s) as an email attachment.
AIRSHIP © 2009 View Bookmark Bookmarks are pointers made during recording playback or Live View that are available for later reference. Users can create a bookmark from a Live View screen or a Playback screen from the on-screen Right-Click menu. Bookmarks are not shared between Clients and Servers, so a bookmark made on a Client is only viewable from that Client. Creating a Bookmark 1. Right-Click on the desired screen area. 2. Click Add Bookmark. 3.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Launch External Clip Viewer The Clip Viewer is capable of playing multiple exported clips either synchronously or in a play list. Clip Viewer supports DVR generated .mpg and clip exported .exe files. Click on the Tools button and then click on Launch External Player. Main View The interface consists of: 1. Menu Bar 2. Viewing Screens 3. Play Lists 4. Play Controls 5. Time Line 6. Status Bar Resizing The application is resizable by grabbing the lower right hand corner thumb.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Save Snapshot Folder When enabled, this feature remembers the last directory snapshots are saved. Subsequent snapshot clicks will be automatically saved to that directory, rather than bringing up the save prompt. Resize To Screen Resizes the application to the dimensions of the currently selected video. If the application is too large to fit on the current monitor, it will be downsized to fit to the screen. Resize will ensure correct aspect ratio.
AIRSHIP © 2009 time in playback. The Time Line is variable using the Zoom function to provide fine or coarse control over the timeline as needed. The Time Line is also moveable to center the cursor in the viewing screen for better control. 1. The numbers at the beginning and the end of the time line describe the beginning and the end time of the current time view. The timeline is variable so these numbers change as you resize the timeline – see Zoom Function 2. End time. 3.
AIRSHIP © 2009 3. Camera name - displays the camera the clip was recorded on, if available. 4. Resize thumb - grab to resize the application GUI.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Exported Clips Viewer The Exported Clips Viewer is located Under the Tools Menu. To Play a Clip double click on its filename. Use the Date Selector to view clips from only the selected date. Use the Type Selector to view clips of only the selected type. Select All: Select all of the exported clips. Delete: Delete all of the selected clips from your hard disk drive. Email Clip: Click this button to send all of the selected clips (10 maximum) as an email attachment.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Weekly Review Weekly Review enables you to search for Alarm recording periods on lots of cameras, a whole week at a time! For the Airship user who doesn't monitor their DVR constantly, Weekly Review provides a great way to review recorded video for Alarms or missing video. However, care should be taken to tune all camera Alarms to avoid missing events or recording false positives.
AIRSHIP © 2009 1. Add Cameras or a group of cameras to the right-side of the camera selection lists. Dragand-drop or use the buttons in the middle. 2. Pick your start date to search. The default is one week ago. 3. Click Search Recorded Video.
AIRSHIP © 2009 4. Wait for the Search in Progress bar at the bottom to finish, or if the search is taking too long, click cancel and choose fewer cameras. (Network conditions affect the performance of the search function - patience often helps in remote access situations.) 5. The big grid shows time periods where video is available. o Alarm video is shown in orange where any of the cameras chosen have alarm recordings. o Normal video is shown in grey where any cameras have normal recordings.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Clip Joiner Select the Clip Joiner from the Live View or Playback Tools Menu This tool allows you to take individual clips that have been saved to the playlist and put them together as a group to play at once or in succession. Add: Allows you to select clips from local or remote sources to put into a Play List or Sync Play group. Select the clips in the order you want to replay them. Delete: Remove clips from the Play List.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Index -AAdd an eDVR Server 143 Alarm 88 Analysis Tools 32, 107 Audio On/Off 107 Authorization Settings 62 -BBasic Features 7 Basic System Components 6 -CCamera Adjust 154, 45 Camera and Date/Time Search 157, 161 Camera Display 152, 43 Cameras, Sensor, and Matrix 44 CD / DVD Disc Burn 178 Chat Room 178 Client Quick Setup 97 Client Setup Tool 104 Clip Export 164 Clip Joiner 196 Color 68, 118, 46 Connect to Embedded DVR 141 -DDevices 58 Drivers for H.
AIRSHIP © 2009 Intro to Tools Introduction 6 IP Camera Setup 35 -LLaunch External Clip Viewer 188 Local Log -MMain Controls 40, 113, 151 Main Controls 40, 113, 151 Main Menus 156, 156 Main Screen 160, 39 Main Screen 160, 39 Main Screen 160, 39 Manager Settings 34, 109 Matrix Output 93, 138 Motion Area 81 Motion Area 81 -NNetwork 56 -PPlayback & Other Controls 56 Playback Control 162 Playback Control 162 Playback Controls 158 Playback Screens 158 Preset Programming 158 Presets & Tours 48, 120 PTZ 119, 4
AIRSHIP © 2009 Search Parameters 73 Search Results 73 Seek 172 Sensor Record 89 Sensor/Relay 55 Server and Client Software Installation 55 Server Configuration Server Login 55 Server Quick Setup 22 Server Setup Tool 29 Settings 51 Settings 51 Settings Tools 31, 106 Snapshot Image Editor Snapshot Image Printer 185 Snapshot Viewer 186 Sync Play 170 System 52 System Configuration 52 System Data and Messages 50, 122 -UUninstall 122 User 61 User Management 59 -VVideo Profile 70 View Bookmark 187 Viewer Contro
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