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User's Guide
Contents
Copyrights and Trademarks ......................................................................................... x
Disclaimer ..................................................................................................................... x
Welcome to NetVision............................................................................................................... 1
1 System Overview..........................................................................................................2
2 Intended Audience and Required Knowledge .............................................................. 4
3 Feature Overview .........................................................................................................4
4 Your NetVision Desktop ............................................................................................... 6
4.1 Remote Surveillance Station Desktop ................................................................ 6
4.2 Video Server Desktop .........................................................................................7
4.3 DSR Task Manager (Video Server) .................................................................... 8
Common / Daily Tasks .............................................................................................................. 9
5 Starting your Software and Logging In ....................................................................... 10
5.1 Remote Station: Start-up and Logging In ........................................................ 10
5.2 Video Server: Start-up and Logging In ............................................................ 10
5.3 Remote Station: Logging Out, Changing Operators, or Shutting Down.......... 11
5.4 Video Server: Logging Out, Changing Operators, or Shutting Down .............. 11
6 Alarm / Reporting Features and 'Chatting' ................................................................. 12
6.1 System I/O Primer.............................................................................................12
6.2 Responding to Alarm Alerts (Remote Stations)................................................ 12
6.3 Responding to Alarm-Alert Email..................................................................... 14
6.4 Alarm / Recording Status Indications at a Video Server (Colours)................... 15
6.5 Chatting On-line with a Video Server................................................................ 16
7 Playing or Downloading Video Recordings ................................................................ 17
7.1 Overview--Types of Playback ...........................................................................17
7.2 Playback--Technical Details .............................................................................17
7.2.1 Video Filename / Location Reference: ........................................... 18
7.3 Synchronized Playback (v2.3 SP2) .................................................................. 19
7.4 Instant Playback (Video Server, v3) ................................................................. 21
7.5 Video Search (v2.3 SP2) ..................................................................................22
7.6 Thumbnail Search (v2.3 sp2 r2) ....................................................................... 24
7.7 Searching for Motion.........................................................................................25
7.8 Working with the Playback Screen ...................................................................27
7.9 Viewing and Printing 'Snapshots'......................................................................29
7.10 Working with the File List.................................................................................. 30
7.11 Quad Playback.................................................................................................. 33
7.11.6 The Utility Screen (Quad Playback) ............................................... 37
7.12 Server Management--Identifying Remote Servers for Playback ...................... 38

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 8Viewing Live Cameras................................................................................................ 40
8.1 Viewing Cameras from a Remote Station ........................................................ 40
8.2 Viewing Cameras at a Video Server................................................................. 41
8.3 Changing a Camera's View (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) .................................................... 43
8.4 Monitoring Cameras via TV (Spot Monitor) ...................................................... 46
9 Recording Camera-Views .......................................................................................... 47
9.1 Recording at a Remote Station........................................................................ 47
9.2 Recording at a Video Server............................................................................. 48
System Administration and Maintenance............................................................................. 49
10 Tasks Applicable to Remote Stations and the Video Server...................................... 50
10.1 PC Date and Time ............................................................................................ 50
10.2 Checking your Software Version ...................................................................... 50
10.3 Introduction to Video File Management (Filekeeping and Housekeeping) ...... 50
10.4 Filekeeping (v2.3 SP2) ..................................................................................... 52
10.5 Housekeeping ................................................................................................... 54
10.6 Automatic Video File Management (Self Housekeeping)................................. 56
11 Tasks Performed at the Video Server Only................................................................ 58
11.1 Video Server Users and Passwords................................................................. 58
11.2 Remote Users and Permissions (+ HTTP server port)..................................... 59
11.3 Viewing a List of Motion-Detection Alarms ....................................................... 61
11.4 Backing Up or Restoring Configuration Settings .............................................. 62
11.5 Viewing Changes Made through the "Utility" Menu .......................................... 62
11.6 Viewing Remote User Sessions ....................................................................... 63
System Configuration ............................................................................................................. 65
12 Configuration Introduction .......................................................................................... 66
13 Remote Station Configuration .................................................................................... 67
13.1 Remote Stations: Basic Set-up....................................................................... 67
13.2 Setting Up the Alarm Alert Receiver ................................................................. 68
13.3 Station List (Identifying the Video Servers) ...................................................... 69
14 General Video Server Settings ................................................................................... 70
14.1 Startup / Logoff Options.................................................................................... 70
14.2 Miscellaneous Settings ..................................................................................... 70
14.3 Setting Video Playback Sessions to be Logged ............................................... 71
15 Alarm / Reporting Settings.......................................................................................... 72
15.1 Enable/Disable Alarm Alerts or E-Mail ............................................................. 72
15.2 Set Up the Alarm Alert Caller............................................................................ 74
15.3 Auto Alarm Display (v2.3 SP2) ......................................................................... 76
15.4 Set Up Alarm Overlays (v2.3 SP2) ................................................................... 77
16 Camera, Audio, and PTZ Settings.............................................................................. 79
16.1 Set up Cameras and Titles ............................................................................... 79
16.2 Cameras to Appear in Sequential Viewing ....................................................... 80
16.3 Pan/Tilt/Zoom Activation and Set Up................................................................ 81
16.4 Show Date and Time in Video Image (Time Stamp) ........................................ 82
16.5 Enable Audio for Specific Cameras.................................................................. 83

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 16.6 Setting the Sound Level....................................................................................83
16.7 Remote Audio Monitoring ................................................................................. 84
17 Recording and Playback Settings...............................................................................86
17.1 Recording Setup (in DSR Configuration).........................................................86
17.1.1 Drive Usage  ............................................................................... 86
17.1.2 File  .............................................................................................86
17.1.3 Codec .........................................................................................87
17.1.4 Priority  ........................................................................................87
17.1.5 Misc. ...........................................................................................88
17.2 Resolution and Recording Mode ......................................................................88
17.3Frame Rate for Recording ................................................................................... 89
18 Scheduled and/or Alarm-Triggered Recording........................................................... 90
18.1 Introduction to Automated Recording ............................................................... 90
18.2 Schedules for Recording and/or Motion Detection ........................................... 90
18.3 External Sensors and Recording Duration ....................................................... 92
18.3.1 Recording Mode for External Alarms.............................................. 92
18.4 Setting up Pre-Alarm Recording .......................................................................93
18.5 Setting up Video Motion-Detection ................................................................... 94
Software Installation and Network Set Up............................................................................95
19 PC Requirements ....................................................................................................... 96
19.1 Video Server PC Reference ............................................................................. 96
19.1.1 PC, Memory, Operating System ..................................................... 96
19.1.2 Additional Drives .............................................................................96
19.1.3 Microphone and Speakers.............................................................. 96
19.1.4 Items Typically Done at the Factory ............................................... 96
19.2 Remote Station PC Requirements.................................................................... 97
19.2.1 Processor (CPU).............................................................................97
19.2.2 Memory (RAM)................................................................................ 97
19.2.3 Operating System ...........................................................................97
19.2.4 Video Card and Monitor.................................................................. 97
19.2.5 Hard Drive (Remote Stations)......................................................... 97
19.2.6 Other Drive(s) ................................................................................. 97
19.2.7 Sound Card and Speakers ............................................................. 97
19.2.8 Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (WinXP-SP2) ............................ 98
20 Software Installation or Upgrade ................................................................................98
20.1 Installing or Upgrading the Remote Station Software....................................... 98
20.2 Reinstalling or Upgrading the Video Server Software ...................................... 99
21 Network and Connectivity Issues .............................................................................100
Network Usage ...............................................................................................103

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Reference Topics ................................................................................................................. 105
22 Using the Small Remote Module .............................................................................. 106
23 Remote Configuration............................................................................................... 108
24 The WatchDog Feature ............................................................................................ 109
24.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................... 109
24.2 Using the Watchdog Feature .......................................................................... 109
24.3 Setting up the Watchdog Feature ................................................................... 109
24.4 Hardware Watchdog Option ........................................................................... 111
24.4.1 Status LEDs .................................................................................. 112
25 Hardware Reference ................................................................................................ 112
25.1 Capture Board Reference............................................................................... 112
25.2 Camera and PTZ Reference........................................................................... 113
25.3 Wiring Reference ............................................................................................ 117
26 Troubleshooting........................................................................................................ 120
27 Using the ATM Interface Option ............................................................................... 121
27.1 Introducing the ATM Interface Option............................................................. 121
27.2 Topics Covered Elsewhere:............................................................................ 121
27.3 Viewing ATM Cameras ................................................................................... 121
27.4 Recording ATM Camera Images .................................................................... 121
27.5 Playing ATM Video Recordings ...................................................................... 122
27.6 Additional Options (the right-click menu)....................................................... 124
27.7 Viewing and Printing 'Snapshots' ................................................................... 124
28 Working with the Older Playback Engines ............................................................... 125
29 Viewing Cameras through a Web Browser .............................................................. 134
30 Setting up an IP Camera or Video Server module (v2.3 SP2) ................................. 138
31 Panoramic Video Surveillance--PVS (v2.3 SP2)...................................................... 141
Index ....................................................................................................................................... 145

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Copyrights and Trademarks
™ NetVision and Micro DVR are trademarks
of CSG Security Inc. / Sécurité CSG Inc.
™ Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corporation
™ ® Microsoft, Windows, Windows 2000, and
Windows XP are trademarks or registered
trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
™ ImmerVision and IMV1 are
trademarks or registered
trademarks of ImmerVision Inc.

© Copyright 2006 CSG Security Inc. / Sécurité

CSG Inc. All rights reserved.

Disclaimer
All software, firmware, drawings, diagrams,
specifications, catalogues, literature, manuals
and other supplied materials shall constitute
the proprietary information of the
manufacturer. In the interests of ongoing
improvement in quality and design, we reserve
the right to change product specifications
without prior notification.
Attention: Physical alteration of hardware
components or removal of electrical devices
may void warranties, and/or affect radio-
frequency and electromagnetic emissions.
This document is not to be copied, de-
compiled, or re-distributed in any form without
prior written consent.
© Copyright 2006 CSG Security Inc. / Sécurité
CSG Inc. The NetVision logo indicates
a topic that pertains to full NetVision systems
only (not the Micro DVR).

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 Welcome to
NetVision

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1 System Overview
1.1 System Overview:

Netvision™ is a remote digital

video surveillance capture and
reporting system accessible by
LAN/WAN, the Internet, or through
a dial-up networking connection.
The two main components of the
system are the Video Server (with
cameras) and remote stations.
The Video Server collects and
digitally records video input from
video cameras and allows viewing
it at remote surveillance stations
using an IP link (LAN/WAN,
internet, or dial-up networking).
Note: Due to speed and reliability
considerations, dial-up connections are
NOT recommended. Use a faster
connection if you have a choice.
Video Server Models: Different
NetVision Video Servers are available,
supporting 4, 8, or 16 cameras.

1.2 Additional components include:

Remote surveillance Stations are
video receivers that function as monitoring • Video cameras (up to 16--using four capture
consoles and enable a variety of boards). Any of them can include PTZ
administrative, alarm and monitoring support.
functions. Remote monitoring tasks can Eight ports/PTZ protocols are supported, plus PTZ-
be carried out from anywhere you have cascading (e.g., Canon VC-C4).
access to your network, the internet, or a • Input / Output wiring harness;
telephone.
• Microphone(s) for audio support at
The Video Server includes a computer, video
capture board(s), cameras, and software. Remote camera(s)--can be monitored at remote
surveillance stations include software typically stations as well.
running on an existing/locally sourced Windows PC. Note: One microphone jack is built-in, and more
rd
audio inputs can be added (optional and/or 3 -
party).

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1.3 NetVision Software:
• Netvision (Video Server): View and record • Remote Module: View and record 1 camera
up to 16 cameras at a time, plus at a time, with access to playback utility and
access/support for all other features, and other features.
system configuration;

Related Topics: 22 Using the Small Remote Module

• Video Playback (local and remote): Select a

Video Server and camera. Then, select
file(s) from a list, and play up to 4 at a time.
(manually, or sequential / continuous).

• Remote Station: Integrated remote

viewer and playback software. View and
record up to 16 cameras at a time from
various Video Servers. Play up to 4 video
recordings at a time. Chat with a Video
Server. Respond to alarm alerts. Control
PTZ cameras. Perform file maintenance
(housekeeping) tasks.

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2 Intended Audience and • Support for IP cameras and
Required Knowledge Network Video Servers allowing access to
Sections pertaining to common tasks require cameras virtually anywhere in the world.
only a basic knowledge of using MS Windows. PTZ is also supported (for one protocol at a
For example, you should be familiar with how time).
to:
• Supports 360° blindspot-free
• Double-click, right-click, and drag-and-drop viewing through ImmerVision IMV1 lenses
items in MS Windows. and the Panoramic Video Surveillance (PVS)
• Select or enter values in an on-screen form, option.
and select [OK] when finished. • Camera images can include a date/time
• Respond to general/confirmation prompts. stamp, and up to three custom titles;
Although the technical sections have also been
• A number of different playback
written with usability and simplicity in mind, the
methods are provided:
procedures discussed there require a better
familiarity with both MS Windows, and + Sync Playback (server/local files only):
Synchronized videos for all cameras at a given
networking environments. For example: time.
• Being comfortable configuring more + Instant Playback (right-click a camera image)
technical features, and using the Windows (V3): This allows playing the last few minutes of
"Control Panel"; recorded video from a specific camera.
+ Video Search: • Search and playback files for a
• How to get to a DOS/Command prompt desired server, camera, and time-range. • A
(e.g., to 'ping' an IP address). thumbnail Search (v2.3 sp2 r2) allows graphically
selecting a time-index to play back. • Further
Network Reliability: Since this system search for motion within video clips. • Supports
works through your network, any problems downloading, file mgt. and saving individual
with the network and/or permission issues frames.
may block communications and/or cause + Quad Playback: Older playback engine.
features to be unavailable. + 360 Playback (optional): Same screens as Video
Search, plus a control for panoramic processing.
The reliable operation of your network is the • You can search for motion within video files,
responsibility of your network administrator. including separate search and playback of
regular video recordings vs. backed up files
(CD, etc.).
3 Feature Overview • 'Snapshot' images can be taken from
recorded videos for printing or archiving.
Briefly, the NetVision system supports: (Printouts can include header, disclaimer,
• Local and remote security via local and and comment text.);
remote user passwords and permissions; • Local and remote users can be limited to
• Extensive camera viewing and recording specific cameras if desired;
features including: Local and remote • NetVision v3 systems with premium capture
viewing and recording of up to 16 cameras; boards support up to 480fps (NTSC) or
Sequential camera viewing; Local and 400fps (PAL) with 16 cameras; NetVision
remote control of PTZ cameras; Elite systems support up to 240fps (NTSC)
or 200fps (PAL) with 16 cameras;
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 up to 120fps (NTSC) or 100fps (PAL) on a auto-displayed, and/or; The camera being auto-
16 camera system. recorded.)
+ Signal an e-mail recipient (with or without a
• V3.0: Greatly reduced CPU loading, plus 'snapshot' image).
support for advanced processors to enhance + Activate special "Alarm Overlay" subtitles (v2.3
performance. SP2).
• TV-out (spot monitor) functionality is • Alarms can trigger external device(s)
included for monitoring individual cameras through one of three built-in outputs (one for
manually, in sequence, or when an alarm external sensors triggered, one for video
occurs (external input or video motion- motion-sense, and one for either/both).
detection).
• Audio can be included with camera images • Netvision users can 'chat' on-line
during live viewing, plus recording, and with Video Server operators.
playback. • The following items can be logged at a Video
Note: One microphone jack is built-in, and more Server:
rd
audio inputs can be added (optional and/or 3 -party).
+ Motion-detection and video lost alarms that occur;
+ Changes being made by operators using the
• Audio can be monitored at remote [Utility] menu;
stations. This allows sounds associated with + Remote video playback sessions.
a camera to be heard (and included in + HTTP server activity (v2.3 SP2).
recordings). This also allows an operator to
• The watchdog feature causes the Video
'broadcast' verbal instructions to remote
Server to restart automatically if the
stations that are 'on-line' (via PC or camera
microphone; controlled through remote user Netvision software stops responding for a
permissions). pre-set duration (60-250 sec.).
With the hardware watchdog option, the Video
• Each camera can be triggered to auto-record Server will be restarted in the event of MS Windows
by an external sensor, or motion being 'hanging' or 'crashing' as well.
detected in the camera's view (configurable
• Built-in HTTP server;
including detection zones). Each camera
can also be set for ‘pre-alarm’ recording so • Web/browser-based viewing of camera
the scene is available showing up to 300 images, controlling PTZ cameras, and
seconds before the alarm occurred. recording remotely is provided through the
Webcam and/or WebView features.
• Motion sensing and/or recording can be
scheduled to occur at specific times. • Remote (browser-based) configuration of
(Recording can also be done manually, at Video many items including motion detection set
Server PCs and remote stations.) up;
• Selectable recording CODEC (compression
• Alarms (external sensors, video and file-type) at Video Server PCs and
motion detect, and/or video/signal lost— remote stations;
where applicable) can:
+ Trigger a camera to display automatically (V2.3
• Video files are encoded to help allow the
SP2) detection of image tampering.
+ Trigger an associated PTZ camera to jump to a
pre-defined PTZ preset position • SiteWatch™ software allows
+ Signal a remote surveillance station (with or monitoring the status of NetVision Video
without: A custom sound being played; 5-10 Servers remotely.
frames being displayed; The live camera being

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• File management tasks can be performed
manually, or automated and scheduled + (v2.3 SP2): New "Filekeeping" feature
through the “Self-Housekeeping” feature. allows viewing or adding a remark, plus
previewing, downloading, and maintenance
functions.

4 Your NetVision Desktop

4.1 Remote
Surveillance Station
Desktop
The Main Window: Displays
selected camera views (one or
four);
Right-Hand Side of the Display:
This includes these items:
• Video format selector ([N] for NTSC
or [P] for PAL);
• Screen mode selector (1, 4, 9, or
16 camera/views);
• [ Full ]: Expands the camera area
to fill your whole screen (Press Esc
to cancel this);
• Chat: Allows sending and receiving text to
• Video Server list and connection controls;
alert or collaborate on-line with other
• Status / event list. NetVision users;
• Audio Monitor: Allows remote stations to
The Toolbar (bottom of the screen): This monitor audio from Video Servers equipped
includes: with a microphone (associated with a
• Play Back: Allows playing previously camera);
captured videos, and capturing / printing • Utility (tools symbol): Allows configuring some
individual frames. auto-reconnect parameters, plus the
• HouseKeeping: Allows performing file recording CODEC (compression and file-
management and hard-drive maintenance type);
tasks; 4.1.1 If you Wish to Minimize the
• Alarm Alert: Allows viewing alarm alerts Remote Station Desktop
sent from a Video Server (triggered by an
external sensor, video motion sense, or Click the minimize button in the top right corner
video/signal-lost detection); of the screen.
Alternative: Right-click the blue title-bar at the top
of the screen (try it!).

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4.2 Video Server Desktop
The Main Window: Displays
selected camera-views (from 1 to all
16 at-a-time);
Tip: A hard-disk usage indicator appears
at the bottom of the screen.

"Display" Selections: The upper-

right portion of the screen allows you
to:
• Select the number of camera/views
(or 'groups' of cameras) to be
visible at one time. (Try it!);
• Set the screen to seq-
uentially step through
the cameras / views;
• Select individual cameras to view
on-screen (1 - 16).
Tip: Right-click the screen once to return to normal
"Recorder" Selections: The middle right- viewing.
hand portion of the screen allows you to:
• [Exit]: Allows shutting down the system.
• Manually start / stop recording desired
camera view(s). Note: as this will stop all camera monitoring and
recording for this Video Server, you will be
(individual camera(s), or all at once with
prompted to confirm your intentions. You must be
[ Record All ] ). With instant-recording, logged in to use this (may require a "Supervisor"
double-clicking a camera-view starts the login).
recording.
Related Topics: 6.4 Alarm / Recording Status 4.2.2 If you Need to Minimize the
Indications (Camera Number Colours);
17.1.5 Misc.  (see "Instant Recording") Video Server Desktop
While logged in, you can minimize the Video
4.2.1 Large Buttons, Bottom-Right Server software by right-clicking any fixed
Corner: portion of the desktop (i.e., outside of any
buttons or display areas), and selecting
• [Logon] / [Logoff]: Allows an operator to "Minimize".
log in (to gain access to the system), or log
off when they are finished; If this feature is not available: This feature can be
turned on and off.
• [Utility]: Provides access to a number of See: 14.2 Miscellaneous Settings
system settings, and maintenance/file-
management tasks;
• [Playback]: Allows playing previously
captured videos, and capturing / printing
individual frames.
• [Full Scr]: Expands the active
camera/view(s) to fill the entire screen.

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4.3 DSR Task Manager (Video Server) • Video Server: Allows remote surveillance
stations to view cameras connected to a
"DSR Task Manager" appears on the Video Server;
taskbar of a Video Server (on the right). Related Topics: 8 Viewing Live Cameras
This contains a number of communications
WebView: The ‘WebView’ feature also uses the
/ server functions. video server. Related: 29 Viewing Cameras
Note: • Prior to v3.0, these were separate modules through a Web Browser
on the video server taskbar;
• When the NetVision software is not running: • Search Engine Server(hidden): Allows
Start DSR: Launches the NetVision software; efficient local and remote searching of video
DSR Configuration: Opens the NetVision settings files;
in the Windows Control Panel. Related Topic:
7 Playing or Downloading Video Recordings
28.1 The Video Playback Feature (Micro DVR)
• Alarm Alert Caller: Manages the
sending of alarms to a remote surveillance • Watchdog: This causes the Video Server to
workstation; restart automatically if the NetVision
Related Topics: software stops responding for a pre-set
15.2 Set Up the Alarm Alert Caller; duration (60-250 sec.);
6.2 Responding to Alarm Alerts (Remote Station)
Tip: A hardware watchdog option is available as
well (for protection against MS Windows crashing
• Alarm Alert Email Sender: or 'hanging').
Manages the sending of alarm notifications Related Topics: 24 The Watchdog Feature
to e-mail recipients;
Related Topics:
6.3 Responding to Alarm-Alert Email • Audio Server: Allows remote
15.1 Enable/Disable Alarm Alerts or E-Mail stations to monitor audio from Video Servers
equipped with a microphone (associated
• Playback Server: Allows remote with a camera);
surveillance stations to playback previously Related Topics: 16.7 Remote Audio Monitoring
recorded video sequences;
Related Topics: • Webcam Server (hidden): This allows
7 Playing or Downloading Video Recordings using the WebCam feature to view camera
28.1 The Video Playback Feature (Micro DVR) images through a web browser.
Related: 29 Viewing Cameras through a Web
• PTZ Server: Allows remote surveillance Browser
stations to remotely control camera-views
(Pan/Tilt/Zoom); • USB Alarm IO Server: Future use;
Related Topics: ------------------------------
------------------------------
8.3 Changing a Camera's View (Pan/Tilt/Zoom);
16.3 Pan/Tilt/Zoom Activation and Set Up
Remote_Users: The remote users who will be
able to access specific features can be set up
• Chat Server: Allows remote as desired.
NetVision users to chat with Video Server Related Topics: 11.2 Remote Users and Permissions
operators; (+ HTTP server port)
Related Topic: 11.6 Viewing Remote User Sessions
6.5 Chatting On-line with a Video Server

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Tasks

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5 Starting your Software and Logging In
5.1 Remote Station: Start-up 5.2 Video Server: Start-up and
and Logging In Logging In
5.1.1 Power Up and Windows Log In 5.2.1 Power Up and Windows Log In
Ensure your PC is powered up, and log into
Video Servers typically come pre-set to start
your MS Windows as usual.
up automatically after a power failure and
5.1.2 Starting the Remote Station restoral (including automatic Windows log in).
Software To start a Video Server the first time, or after a
manual shut-down, look for a power switch on
Tip: Check the Windows task-bar to see if the the back (turn this on), and another one on the
remote station software is already running.
front (push on, and release).
From the Windows Start menu, select Network Access: For a new Video Server, contact
Programs, NetVision, and Remote your network administrator to have the Video Server
Station. PC given login privileges on your network.

Starting the Remote Module Software: For details 5.2.2 Re-Starting the Video Server
on starting and using the remote module software,
refer to:
Software (only)
Related Topics: 22 Using the Small Remote Module If the NetVision software is shut down at a
Video Server, you can restart it as follows:
5.1.3 Logging in At a Remote Station From the Windows Start menu, select
When you start the remote station software, Programs, NetVision, and NetVision.
you will be prompted for a username and
password. These are passed to the specific Auto-Startup: Video Servers typically come pre-
Video Server during the connection process. set to have the NetVision software start
automatically whenever the PC is re-started (and
Tip: Press Tab in between, and Enter (or OK) after a power failure).
when finished.
Quick-Access: Similarly, you can provide easier
Notes: User names, passwords, and allowed access to any program or Control Panel item by
permissions are set up at each Video Server. dragging its shortcut to the Windows desktop
Video Servers can also provide free access to (anywhere) or to the taskbar (near the left side).
remote users (although you must enter a sample Security Key Not Found / Restricted Mode error:
username and password after starting the remote This means only that your Video Server supports
station software). more capture boards than are presently installed
Usernames are also referenced when managing (and/or you are trying to use an unsupported type of
remote user connections from a Video Server. capture board).

With the small remote module software, you enter

your name and/or password only when connecting
(where applicable).

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5.2.3 Logging in At a Video Server 5.3 Remote Station: Logging
Video Servers support two types of local users: Out, Changing Operators, or
Supervisors, and Operators. Shutting Down
At a Video Server, click [Logon] on the main At a surveillance station, there is no need to
screen. Then, enter a username and leave the software running with no one logged
password that has been registered. in, so you'll be logged out automatically when
Tip: Press Tab in between, and Enter (or OK) you shut down the software.
when finished. Note: After restarting the software, To shut down the software, click, the [X] in the
[Logon] may not be available for a minute or so.
upper right corner of the screen.
Default Video Server User Names and If a new operator wishes to log in, they can
Passwords start the software and login as usual.
User name Password Permissions
Super -- Access to everything.
Operator -- Everything except 5.4 Video Server: Logging Out,
configuration tasks.
Changing Operators, or
Note: These passwords do NOT pertain to remote
stations. Shutting Down
Related Topics: 11.1 Video Server Users and To logout at a Video Server, click [Logoff]. If
Passwords a new operator wishes to log in, they can click
[Logon] and enter their username and
5.2.4 If you Need to Minimize the password as usual.
Video Server Desktop To exit (shut down) a Video Server, click
[Exit]. Note: as this will stop all camera
While logged in, you can minimize the Video monitoring and recording for this Video Server,
Server software by right-clicking any fixed you will be prompted to confirm your intentions.
portion of the desktop (i.e., outside of any Note: The [Exit] button is available only when
buttons or display areas), and selecting you are logged in, and depending on the start-
"Minimize". up options, may be available only for
If this feature is not available: This feature can be "Supervisors".
turned on and off.
See: 14.2 Miscellaneous Settings

5.2.5 PTZ Control after Start-Up

The PTZ server has a delayed start-up to allow
Windows services to stabilize. (The PTZ
feature will not be available until 1 minute
(approx.) after the Video Server is re-started.)
Related Topics:
8.3 Changing a Camera's View (Pan/Tilt/Zoom)
16.3 Pan/Tilt/Zoom Activation and Set Up

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6 Alarm / Reporting Features and 'Chatting'
6.1 System I/O Primer 6.2 Responding to
Video Servers support video motion Alarm Alerts (Remote
sensing (configurable including detection
Stations)
zones), plus one physical sensor
associated with each camera. Both 6.2.1 Introduction / Activate the Alarm
features can trigger automatic recording,
Receiver
and the system can be set to maintain
short recordings so the view of just before A NetVision Video Server can let one remote
motion was detected is available (pre- station (plus multiple e-mail addresses) know
alarm recording). when an alarm occurs (external input tripped,
video motion-detection, or video-lost). These
Motion detection and/or video/signal- are known as ‘Alarm Alerts’. A recording of the
lost detection can also: scene will also be available at the Video Server
PC.
• Trigger an email recipient, or;
Related Topics:
• Cause a surveillance station to be alerted to 13.2 Setting up the Alarm Alert Receiver
check a specific camera. 15.1 Enable/Disable Alarm Alerts or E-Mail
(Video Server);
Three outputs are supported at each Video 15.2 Set Up the Alarm Alert Caller (Video Server)
Server for additional signalling. These can be 'Alarm alerts' are viewed through the "Alarm
used to alert an alarm system, or to trigger a Alert Receiver".
self-powered device. One output activates
when motion is sensed in any camera view, To activate the Alarm Alert Receiver, start your
another when any external input is triggered, remote software, and click the Alarm Alert icon
and the third one activates on either (both) of (head/portrait) once.
these conditions. The Alarm Alert Receiver can also be run on its
Tip: Inputs and outputs are supported through a own:
special wiring harness. Startup: Run Alarm Receiver.exe in the folder for
Related Topics: 25.3 Wiring Reference your NetVision software (under C:\Program
Files\Digital Surveillance Recorder\...).
Shutdown: Right-click the Alarm Alert Receiver
symbol (head/portrait) on the right-hand side of the
Windows task bar, and select Exit.

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6.2.2 Using the Alarm Receiver 6.2.4 Manually Viewing the
When a new alarm comes in from a Associated Camera Image
surveillance station, the alarm alert receiver To view the live camera image in a small
will open automatically showing the Video window, double-click the camera number at the
Server (IP address) and camera number. The beginning of the message line. If prompted to
receiver will continue beeping until you select log in, enter a username and password that is
the alarm message (camera number), and registered at the Video Server.
click [Acknowledge].
After checking the camera, be sure to respond
Viewing Previous Messages Manually: To open the appropriately once you determine what's going
alarm alert receiver manually, right-click the Alarm on. This may include calling the Police or
Alert Receiver symbol (head/portrait) on the right-
hand side of the Windows task bar, and select
other security personnel.
Restore. To close the camera window, click the X in the top-
Tip: These alerts may also include a custom sound right corner. You will be prompted with "Do You
(WAV file available on your PC). This sound will want to Clean up All Passwords?":
play once each time an alert is received. [Yes]: If the Video Server is set for remote
password protection, you'll have to enter your
6.2.3 Working with the Image Loop, remote user-name and password the next time you
use this feature.
Auto Camera Display, and Auto [NO]: The Video Server will remember the last
Recording Features password you entered.
The alarm alert feature can be set up at each Tip: You can also playback the recorded video file.
(see "Related Topics").
remote station to:
Notice: A video/signal lost indication can be due to
• Repeatedly show 5 - 10 frames from the hardware failure, a bad connection or a power fault,
camera; however, since it may be due to foul-play at the site,
• Display the live camera automatically; it's often best to proceed with caution, and treat the
event as a break-in.
• Record the live camera automatically for a
Also See:
pre-set duration. 7 Playing or Downloading Video Recordings;
These items will appear in separate windows 22 Using the Small Remote Module
which can be set to close automatically, or stay 28.1 The Video Playback Feature (Micro DVR)
open until you close them. (Live camera
images will appear in the camera-viewer
window of the small remote module.
For additional information, review the next
topic ("Manually viewing..."). Everything after
the first sentence applies here as well.
Related Topics:
13.2 Setting up the Alarm Alert Receiver

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6.3 Responding to
Alarm-Alert Email
A NetVision Video Server can let one remote
station (plus multiple e-mail addresses) know
when an alarm occurs (external input tripped,
video motion-detection, or video-lost). The
email messages are known as ‘Email alerts’, or
‘Alarm-Alert Email’. A recording of the scene
will also be available at the Video Server PC.
Note: For this feature, an email service with some
type of instant notification is recommended.)

When you receive an ‘email alert’, take

note of the indicated Video Server (IP
address), camera, and time of the event.
Then, start your remote station software,
connect with the Video Server, and view
the indicated camera (and/or play the
recorded alarm video) as desired.
Be sure to respond appropriately once you
determine what's going on. This may
include calling the Police or other security
personnel.
Notice: A video/signal lost indication can be due to
hardware failure, a bad connection or a power fault,
however, since it may be due to foul-play at the site,
it's often best to proceed with caution, and treat the
event as a break-in.
Related Topics:
13.2 Setting up the Alarm Alert Receiver;
15.1 Enable/Disable Alarm Alerts or E-Mail
(Video Server)

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(Camera Number Colours)
6.4.1 Indications in the "Display" Area 6.4.2 Indications in the "Record" area
(Top-right) (middle-right)
Red Line Above Camera Button: Video Different types of recordings are indicated by
motion-detection enabled (will auto-record the colour of each camera button:
when motion is detected); • Red Camera #: Alarm/motion triggered
Green Line Above Camera Button: Video recording ;
motion sensing standing-by (e.g., outside of
• Light Blue Camera #: Pre-alarm recording;
scheduled alarm-monitoring times);
Green Camera Number: A camera that is • Yellow Camera #: Instant/manual
presently being displayed. recording;
• Green Camera #: Scheduled recording.

Coloured lines above the camera buttons (in

the "Record" area):
Red Line: External sensor being monitored
for this camera--will record if 'tripped'
(and/or pre-alarm recording is in effect; White
camera #: External sensor only);
Green Line: External sensor monitoring
and/or pre-alarm recording standing-by (e.g.,
outside of scheduled alarm-monitoring times);

Related Topics:
8.1 Viewing Cameras from a Remote Station;
8.2 Viewing Cameras at a Video Server;
9 Recording Camera-Views;
18 Scheduled and/or Alarm-Triggered Recording

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6.5 Chatting On-line with a Video Server
Remote surveillance stations can use the text
6.5.2 Responding to Chat Messages
'chat' feature to initiate a 'conversation' with a
Video Server. (Video Server)
Tip: You may need to use e-mail or the telephone • Open the chat server: 'Hover' over the
to first ensure that someone will be at the Video
Server.
taskbar icons, to find and click the "DSR
Task Manager" icon. In the pop-up menu,
6.5.1 right-click "Chat Server", and select
Connecting and Sending Restore.
Messages from a Remote
• Select (double-click) the desired user in the
Station
connection list;
Tip: This is supported via dial up and/or internet as • Click within the 'message' box, type your
well (you may need to 'launch' your connection
first). response, and click [Send].
To End a Remote User's Connection: Select the
Click the 'Chat' icon (bottom of the screen) to user (double-click), and click [Terminate]. (If they
open the chat window. Then enter (or select) a weren't finished, they can simply log on again.)
Video Server IP address (or its name on the
network), and click [Logon]. 6.5.3 Saving a 'Chat' Session as a
If prompted for a user name and password, Text File (remote station or
enter these, and click [OK].
Video Server)
Note: If your name and password entries are
erased, this means they are not recognized by the Click [Save]. In the next screen, set the
Video Server (chat server). Ensure you typed them filename and location as desired, and click
correctly. If they are still not accepted, contact the [Save] again.
Video Server and have your privileges set up for the
chat server. Related Topics:
If You are not prompted for a User Name and 11.6 Viewing Remote User Sessions;
Password: This means that either the Video Server 11.2 Remote Users and Permissions
is set to give anyone access to the chat feature, or (+ HTTP server port)
your username and password entered when logging
into the remote station software have been
accepted.
To send a message, click within the 'message'
box, type your message, and click [Send].
When you see a response, repeat these steps
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7 Playing or Downloading Video Recordings
Micro DVR: Searching and playback using the Micro DVR product is covered separately.
Related Topics: 28 Working with the Older Playback Engines
• Quad Playback: • Search and playback
7.1 Overview--Types of files for any 1-4 cameras from any server
(not synchronized). • Supports preview,
Playback download, and playback. • Allows saving
A number of different playback methods are single-frame snapshots.
provided:
• 360 Playback (optional): Provides the same
features (and uses the same screens) as
Video Search, but with a Panoramic Video
Surveillance (PVS) control enabled to allow
working with panoramic camera images.

7.2 Playback--Technical Details

Play vs. Download: NetVision uses a 'streaming'
playback approach--allowing remote videos to start
playing right-away (without having to be
st
downloaded 1 ).
Exception: Due to extremely limited bandwidth,
streaming playback is NOT recommended
through a dial-up connection. Download
instead.
TechTip: Remote (streaming) playback provides
• Sync Playback (server/local files only): • Clips much less 'loading' on the Video Server than
for a desired time-period from up to 16 playing the videos on the Video Server itself.
cameras on-screen at the same time. However, it is best to 'download' remote files, and
then play them locally (esp. for pause/resume, etc.)
• Allows file management including a 'tab' for
Related Topics:
each camera. 7.10 Working with the File List (v2.3 SP2)
Note: This applies to local files for cameras in the 10.3 Introduction to Video File Management
current camera folder structure only. (Filekeeping and Housekeeping)
• Instant Playback (right-click a camera Remote Playback of ‘Super’ Recordings: When
recordings made at ‘Super’ resolution are played
image): This allows playing the last few back through a remote connection, they will never
minutes of recorded video from a specific appear at better than ‘High’ resolution. For viewing
camera. at maximum resolution, download before viewing.

• Video Search: • Search and playback files

for a desired server, camera, and time-
range. • A thumbnail Search allows
graphically selecting a time-index to play
back. • Further search for motion within
video clips. • Supports downloading and file
management for the selected camera.
• Allows saving single-frame snapshots.

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7.2.1 Video Filename / Location
Reference:
Captured video files are stored under \dsr-
video\image on the specific PC, in folders for
each 'server' (PC name or IP address), camera
name, and date.
Exceptions: • Backed up files are placed in \dsr-
Backup\image on the drive selected during the
backup process; • 'Motion-found' files created by
the Smart Search feature are located under \dsr-
postmotion\image; • All files are placed in folders
for each 'server' (PC name or IP address), camera
name, and date.
Tips: • Videos are recorded as standard "AVI" (or
MPEG) files that can be played back using
NetVision, or any typical Windows media player
program; • You can minimize the playback window
by clicking [] in the top-left corner; • Similarly,
you can 'collapse' the playback and search screens
by right-clicking anywhere on the blue title-bar.
File-Type Reference: The first letter of the
filename, and the "Event" column (in the
File List screen) show the type of recording:
A / ALM: A motion / alarm-triggered recording;
P / PRE: A pre-alarm recording (immediately
before motion was detected);
R / REC: A manual / instant recording;
S / SCH: A scheduled recording.

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 • Move around in the Timeline: Use the slider
7.3 Synchronized and controls near the bottom-left.
Playback (v2.3 SP2)
• To perform another
7.3.1 Introducing "Sync Playback" search, work with the file list, or process
filekeeping tasks, use the coloured buttons
Synchronized playback allows video files from
on the right.
multiple cameras during the same time period
to be viewed at the same time. Videos Out-Of-Sync: Where a large number of
small recordings exist for each camera, it is
Scope: This feature is available only on video possible for the displayed videos to go out of sync.
server PCs. As well, this applies to local files for If you notice this (per the displayed time in each
cameras in the current camera folder structure only. image), click the Restore button (bottom-right).
Remote Software: Due to sharing of resources, if
the remote software is run on the server PC, [Sync 7.3.3 The SyncPlayback Screen
Playback] will appear in its playback menu, but the
button will be non-functioning there.

7.3.2 Using "Sync Playback"

Locator: (Server PC), Ö[Playback],
Ö[Sync Playback].

1) The SyncSearch screen will open

automatically (on top of the
SyncPlayback screen). Select a date,
plus the type of recordings to search for,
and click [Search / Play].
Calendar: You can also use the pop-up calendar to
select a date: 1) Click the calendar symbol; 2) Use
the arrows to browse to the desired month; 3) Click
to select a day.
Bottom of the Screen
2) The SyncPlayback screen will appear.
If "Auto Play" is selected, the videos for - Date: Files recorded on your chosen day will
be loaded for playback.
the earliest time on your selected date
will start playing automatically. - Time hh::mm::ss: Select your desired Start
Not All Appear: Videos will play simultaneously only time for the files.
for cameras with recordings at the specific time. If
one camera's recording starts before another one, it - Seek File: Jump to the Previous or
will play by itself until the time index reaches the
Next file (as per the starting time from any
other camera(s) files.
camera). This changes the Start Time to the
You can: beginning of that file.
• Set the Display: Use the buttons near the top
right to select the number of cameras and - Play: Starts playing the video clip(s) for
specific cameras to be shown. the selected start time.
• Control Playback: Use the playback controls Auto Play: This occurs automatically if "Auto Play"
near the bottom-right. A speed control is on is selected (9) near the bottom-right corner of the
the right. screen.

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 Operation:
- Pause: Stops playing the video(s) and
stays at the present position in the file(s).
- Set Start Time: This button brings up the
- Stop: Stops playing the video(s) and original SyncSearch screen where you can
resets to the beginning of each file. select the Date and Events again.

Right Side of the Screen - File List: Shows a list of files found in
- Display Mode: Select 1, 4 or 16 camera your last search (i.e., available for playback).
mode for Sync Playback (as applicable). Files can be marked for various "FileKeeping"
aspects using the Right-Click menu.
- Camera Number: Allows limiting the playback
Related Topics:
to videos from specific cameras. Select the 7.10 Working with the File List (v2.3 SP2)
desired ones. (Cameras must have recordings
on the selected day to be selectable.)
Camera Titles: The camera title will appear if you - File Keeping: Performs tasks (backup,
'hover' your mouse cursor over a camera button. delete, etc.) for files marked in the file list using
the right-click menu.
- Speed: This sets the Playback Speed (relative
to the recorded speed of 1). Related Topics:
10.4 Filekeeping (v2.3 SP2)
- Auto Play: When selected (9) 'found' files
start playing automatically each time you select
"[Sync Playback], Ö[Search/Play]".

- Restore: This returns you to full-screen

after having adjusted the height or width of the
window.
Videos Out-Of-Sync: Where a large number of
small recordings exist for each camera, it is
possible for the displayed videos to go out of sync.
If you notice this (per the displayed time in each
image), clicking Restore will also correct this.

- Always on Top: When selected (pin

stuck in), this stops the SyncPlayback screen
from being hidden by any other programs.

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 - Current Time: This shows the present time-
7.4 Instant Playback index of the video.
(Video Server, v3) - End Time: This shows the end time of the
video.
7.4.1 Introducing Instant Playback - (Yellow band): This indicates the starting point
Instant Playback allows playing the last few for each recording within your selected duration.
minutes of recorded video from a specific The colour of each 'tick' in this area indicates the type
of recording:
camera.
• Red: A motion / alarm-triggered recording;
Note: This feature is supported only at Video Server
PCs (it is not available remotely). To be available, this • Light Blue: A pre-alarm recording (immediately
feature must have been enabled. before motion was detected);
Related Topics: 17.1.5 Misc  • Yellow: A manual / instant recording;
• Green: A scheduled recording.
7.4.2 Using Instant Playback
If desired, you can click on any of these 'tick'
Locator: Right-click a camera image, marks to start playing that file.
ÖInstant Playback - (Position slider-bar): This graphically shows
your position within the video, and allows you to
Then, select the desired number of minutes to move around within it.
play back (1-5 minutes).
7.4.3 The Instant Playback Screen Bottom-Right Corner

- File List: Shows a list of file(s) found

within your selected duration. Files can be
marked for various "FileKeeping" aspects using
the Right-Click menu.
Related Topic: 7.10 Working with the File List

- File Keeping: Performs tasks (backup,

delete, etc.) for files marked in the file list using
the right-click menu.
Related Topic: 10.4 Filekeeping

- Play: This restarts playing a video clip that

you had paused or stopped.
Auto Play: Initially, the video will start playing
automatically.

Top of the Screen

- Pause: Stops playing the video and stays
- This is where the video is displayed. at the present position in the file.

Bottom of the Screen - Stop: Stops playing the video and resets
- Start Time: This shows the starting time of the to the beginning of the file.
video that is on-screen.

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 7.5.2 Using Video Search
7.5 Video Search (v2.3 SP2)
This section also applies to searching and Locator: [Playback], Ö[Video Search]
playback using [360 Playback]. (or [360 Playback] ).

360 Playback: This pertains to optional Panoramic Remote Software: Click the coloured 'Play' button,
Video Surveillance (PVS). then select [Video Search] (or [360 Playback] ).
Related Topics:
1a) The Search screen will open
31 Panoramic Video Surveillance (PVS)
automatically (on top of the Playback
7.5.1 screen). Select from ALL search
Introducing Video Search
parameters shown, and click
Video Search: [File Search]. (The number of 'found'
• Allows you to search and playback files for a video files will appear onscreen.)
desired server, camera, and time-range. 1b) Alternatively, you can click
• A thumbnail Search allows graphically [Thumbnail Search] (v2.3 sp2 r2) to
selecting a time-index to play back. select a time index visually. Note: This is
• Allows a further search for motion within NOT supported via 360 Playback.
video clips. Thumbnail Search: Shows 24 x 1 hr intervals.
• Supports downloading and file management Single-click to zoom into 6 x 10 min., or 10 x 1
min. Double-click at any point to start
for the selected camera. playback.
• Allows saving single-frame snapshots. Related Topics: 7.6 Thumbnail Search
If Searching for Remote Files: You must first
select a server, and enter a username &
password that is valid for that server. Then,
click [Sign In] to connect. Remote Servers:
These are initially set up under
[Server Management].
Related Topic:
7.12 Server Management
2) Thereafter, you can further search for
motion within video files using
[Motion Search].
QuickSteps: • Click to select 'motion-detection'
zones and other parameters. • When ready, click
[OK].
Related Topic:
7.7 Searching for Motion (v2.3 SP2)
3) In each case you can then open and
work with the file list (click [File List] ),
or start viewing the video clips directly
(click [Play] ).
Related Topic:
7.10 Working with the File List (v2.3 SP2)

3) To perform another search, click

the folder/binoculars symbol in the

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 playback screen, OR start over from the Remote Station Software: It is best to define
playback menu. (Click the [X] (top-right) remote servers through the [Station List] on the
desktop, since this information is automatically
to close any screen that is in the way.) shared with the [Server Management] screen (but
not the other way around).
7.5.3 The Search Screen Related Topic:
13.3 Station List (Identifying the Video Servers)

Middle of the Screen

- Event: Select the types of recordings that you
wish to search for.
- Video Source: Select the desired server name
and camera (title).
- Date: Select the desired date for your search.
Calendar: You can also use the pop-up calendar to
select a date: 1) Click the calendar symbol; 2) Use
Top of the Screen the arrows to browse to the desired month; 3) Click
to select a day.
- Playback File: Select the type of files to play
back (Normal or Backup files). - Time From and "To": Select the desired
• Normal: Any type of original recording files. starting time and end time for your search.
• Backup: Files that had been backed up to some - [File Search]: Select this to perform your
other location/media. search. The number of 'found' video files will
CD/DVDs and Portable Drives: To play files that appear onscreen (and be available to the [File
had been backed up onto a CD/DVD or a portable List] and [Play] functions).
drive, ensure the CD or portable drive is accessible - [Thumbnail Search] (v2.3 sp2 r2): This
before starting your search.
allows selecting a time-index for playback
- Playback Server: Select whether you wish to visually. Note: This is NOT supported via 360
access local or remote files. Playback.
- Remote Server Information: For a remote Thumbnail Search: Shows 24 x 1 hr intervals.
server, enter (or select) the server name or IP Single-click to zoom into 6 x 10 min., or 10 x 1 min.
address. Double-click at any point to start playback.
Initial Setup: Servers are added to this list via Related Topics: 7.6 Thumbnail Search
[Server Management]. - [File List]: This opens a list of files found by
Related Topic: 7.12 Server Management-- your search, and allows: • Previewing files,
Identifying Remote Servers for Playback (v2.3 SP2) • Playing a file, and/or: • Selecting and marking
- Username and Password: For a remote files for maintenance tasks.
server, enter a valid username and password as Related Topics:
needed to access the remote files. 7.10 Working with the File List (v2.3 SP2)
10.4 Filekeeping (v2.3 SP2)
- [Sign In]: Select this to connect with a remote
- [Play]: This opens the Playback screen with
server to allow searching through its video files.
your 'found' files loaded. If "Auto Play" is
- Server Management: This allows setting up selected there, the first file in the list will begin
remote servers to be selectable under "Remote playing automatically.
Server Information". Related Topic:
Related Topic: 7.12 Server Management-- 7.8 Working with the Playback Screen (v2.3 SP2)
Identifying Remote Servers for Playback (v2.3 SP2)

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Bottom of the Screen 7.6 Thumbnail Search
Optional Motion Search (v2.3 sp2 r2)
This pertains to creating a new set of
7.6.1 Introducing Thumbnail Search
temporary video files (after performing an initial
search) by 'looking' for motion within files. A thumbnail search allows you to visually
- [Motion Search]: Select this to perform a select a time-index for playback from the
motion search. A small screen will appear to selected day. A thumbnail image is shown for
allow setting up motion parameters. When you the beginning of each displayed time interval
click [OK], the search will execute. When it for your selected range of time (up to one full
finishes, you can go into its [File List], or [Play] day).
function as desired.
7.6.2 Using Thumbnail Search
Attention: A motion search produces temporary
files that are intended to narrow down a search to
find a particular incident. When any new search is Locator: [Playback], Ö[Video Search].
performed, the last list of motion search files will be
Remote Software: Click the coloured 'Play' button, then
lost. Be sure to take note of the camera/time
select [Video Search].
details, or immediately mark the desired motion
file(s) and copy them to another location. 360 Playback: This feature is NOT supported via "360
Related Topics: Playback"--which pertains to the Panoramic Video
7.7 Searching for Motion (v2.3 SP2) Surveillance (PVS) option.
7.10 Working with the File List (v2.3 SP2)
10.4 Filekeeping (v2.3 SP2) 1) The Search screen will open. Select
from ALL search parameters shown
- [File List]: This opens a list of files found by
(date, camera, etc.).
your motion-search, and allows: • Previewing
files, • Playing a file, and/or: • Selecting and Related Topic: 7.5.3 The Video Search Screen
marking files for maintenance tasks.
2) Then, click [Thumbnail Search] to
Related Topics:
7.10 Working with the File List (v2.3 SP2) allow selecting a time index visually.
10.4 Filekeeping (v2.3 SP2) The first screen shows one whole day
- [Play]: This opens the Playback screen with as 24 thumbnail images at 1 hour
your resulting motion files loaded. If "Auto Play" intervals. You can then (single) click an
is selected there, the first file in the list will begin image to zoom into that portion of time--
playing automatically. shown as 6 x 10 minute intervals. Or
Related Topic: click one of those to zoom into 10 x 1
7.8 Working with the Playback Screen (v2.3 SP2)
minute intervals. You can double-click
at any time to start playing at the
selected time-index.
3) To change your search parameters, or
do another search, follow these steps:
From the thumbnail screen: Click the
[X] to close the thumbnail screen, and
return to the search screen.
From the Playback screen: Click the
folder/binoculars symbol in the playback
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 Related Topics:
7.5.3 The Video Search Screen 7.7 Searching for Motion
7.8 Working with the Playback Screen
7.6.3 7.7.1 Introducing "Motion Search"
The Thumbnail Search Screen
After doing an initial Video Search, you can
further refine your search by searching for
motion within your file list. This creates a new
set of temporary video files for you to work
with.
7.7.2 Technical Information
Attention: A motion search produces temporary
files that are intended to narrow down a search to
find a particular incident. When any new search is
performed, the last list of motion search files will be
lost. Be sure to take note of the camera/time
details, or immediately mark the desired motion
file(s) and copy them to another location.
Related Topics:
7.10 Working with the File List (v2.3 SP2)
- [X] (top-right corner): This closes the thumbnail 10.4 Filekeeping (v2.3 SP2)
screen, and returns you to the search screen.
Note: Because of their location, 'motion-found' files
- (Thumbnail images): These represent the cannot be backed up (only copied to another
beginning of each time interval for the displayed location).
time range (24 x 1 hr, 6 x 10 min., or 10 x 1 File Location: The motion search files are stored at
min.). each specific server PC (even when searching
Blue / Blank Thumbnail: This indicates a time-interval remotely) under: d:\Dsr-Postmotion\image\server
for which there is no recorded video clip (or a time \camera\date\, where "d" is the drive letter specified
interval that is outside of your selected range). under "Recording Setup".

- (Click any thumbnail image): This 'zooms' Related Topic: 17.1.1 Drive Usage 
you into the selected time interval. Remote Software: If doing a motion search through
the remote software for files on that same remote
- (Double-click any thumbnail image): This PC, the drive containing the operating system is
starts playing the video clip at your selected time used (typically "C:\...").
interval..
Related Topic: 7.7.3 Using "Motion Search"
7.8 Working with the Playback Screen
- [Back]: This zooms you back out to the Prerequisite: Perform a search using
previous screen of thumbnail images. [Video Search] or [360 Playback].
- [Top] (in 10 x 1 minute view): This zooms you 360 Playback: This pertains to optional Panoramic
back out to the 24 x 1 hr screen. Video Surveillance (PVS).
Related Topic: 7.5 Video Search (v2.3 SP2)
7.8 Working with the Playback Screen (v2.3 SP2)
7.10 Working with the File List (v2.3 SP2)
31 Panoramic Video Surveillance (PVS)
Steps:
1) Go to: [Playback], Ö[Video Search] (or
360 Playback). The Search screen will
appear.

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 Remote Software: Click the coloured 'Play'
button, then select [Video Search] (or [360
Main Portion of the Screen
Playback] ). - With "Show Grid" selected, this area shows a
camera image with a grid of selectable squares
2) Select from ALL search parameters (motion-detection zones). Click the desired
shown, and click [File Search]. When it areas of the frame that are to be checked for
finishes, the number of found files will be motion.
shown on-screen (and be available to Tip: You can also select or clear all portions of the
the [File List] and [Play] functions at screen using [Select All] or [Clear All].
the bottom of the search screen).
If Searching for Remote Files: You must first Right-Hand Side of the Screen
select a server, and enter a username &
password that is valid for that server. Then, Detection Area
click [Sign In] to connect. - [Select All]: Selects all detection squares on the left;
Remote Servers: These are initially set up - [Clear All]: Clears all detection squares on the left;
under [Server Management].
- Show Grid: This shows/hides a 'grid' to
Related Topic:
7.12 Server Management--Identifying Remote indicate the selected 'motion-detection zones'.
Servers for Playback (v2.3 SP2) - Sensitivity: This sets a relative threshold for
motion detection. Leave this as-is unless motion
3) Click [Motion Search]. A small screen
is being detected falsely (or if it is not being
will appear to allow setting up motion detected when it should).
parameters.
- Interval (x100 ms): This sets how often the
4) When you click [OK], the search will camera-view will be checked for motion (i.e.,
execute. When it finishes, you can go every xx tenths of a second).
into the [File List], or click [Play] to start - Extension Time (sec): This sets how long the
playing the files. resulting files will be—beyond the motion-
detected portion (up to 30 seconds). With
7.7.4 The "Motion Search Setting" intermittent motion, a smaller value can result in
Screen a larger number of smaller files being produced.

Bottom of the Screen

- [OK]: Starts the motion search using your
selected parameters.
- [Cancel]: Cancels the motion search, and
ignores any changes you made in this screen.

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7.8 Working with the
Playback Screen Prerequisite: Perform a search using
[Video Search] or [360 Playback] (regular
7.8.1 Introduction search plus optional motion search, if desired).
Related Topics:
The Playback screen allows you to select and 7.5 Video Search (v2.3 SP2)
view videos found through [Video Search], or 7.6 Thumbnail Search (v2.3sp2 r2)
7.7 Searching for Motion (v2.3 SP2)
[360 Playback]. 31 Panoramic Video Surveillance (PVS)
360 Playback: This pertains to optional Panoramic
Video Surveillance (PVS). Locator: After performing a search, click
Related Topics: [Play] OR go to the [File List], and double-
7.5 Video Search (v2.3 SP2) click a desired file.
7.6 Thumbnail Search (v2.3sp2 r2)
7.7 Searching for Motion (v2.3 SP2) Related Topic:
31 Panoramic Video Surveillance (PVS) 7.10 Working with the File List (v2.3 SP2)
Also See: You can:
7.3 Synchronized Playback (v2.3 SP2)
7.11 Quad Playback • Configure the Display: Use the controls near
28 Working with the Older Playback Engines the top-right.
All files in the present File List will be available • Control Playback: Use the playback buttons
to the Playback screen. near the bottom-right, and/or the position slider
on the right side. A speed control is near the
7.8.2 Technical Information top.
Play vs. Download: NetVision uses a 'streaming' • Move around in the Timeline: Use the slider,
playback approach--allowing remote videos to start time-controls, and coloured bands near the
playing right-away (without having to be bottom of the screen.
st
downloaded 1 ).
• [▲] and [▼]: Use these buttons (middle, far
Exception: Due to extremely limited bandwidth,
streaming playback is NOT recommended
right) to jump forward or backward by one day
through a dial-up connection. Download at a time (without having to perform another
instead. search).
TechTip: Remote (streaming) playback provides • Save or Print a Snapshot: Pause the desired
much less 'loading' on the Video Server than image on-screen. Then, use the buttons at the
playing the videos on the Video Server itself. bottom-left.
However, it is best to 'download' remote files, and
then play them locally (esp. for pause/resume, etc.). Related Topic:
7.9 Viewing and Printing 'Snapshots'
Remote Playback of ‘Super’ Recordings: When
recordings made at ‘Super’ resolution are played
back through a remote connection, they will never
appear at better than ‘High’ resolution. For viewing • : To perform another
at maximum resolution, download before viewing. search, work with the file list, or process
Related Topics: filekeeping tasks, use the coloured buttons
7.10 Working with the File List (v2.3 SP2) on the right.
10.4 Filekeeping (v2.3 SP2)

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7.8.4 The Playback Screen Play (standard playback control buttons)

- Play: Starts playing the video clip(s) for

the selected start time.
Auto Play: This occurs automatically if "Auto Play"
is selected (9) near the bottom-right corner of the
screen.

- Pause: Stops playing the video(s) and

stays at the present position in the file(s).

- Stop: Stops playing the video(s) and

resets to the beginning of the present file.

- Previous/Next File: Jump to the

Previous or Next file (as per the starting time
from any camera). This changes the Start Time
to the beginning of that file.
Bottom of the Screen
Dates/Times, Magnifiers, and - Backward/Forward: Rewinds or
advances the video one frame at a time.
Coloured Bands
- All recordings in the selected date/time-range Note: Some of the buttons above are visible only
are indicated graphically as coloured bands at when Show/Hide is selected on the right [9].
the bottom of the screen.
The coloured bands indicate different types of Right-Hand Side of the Screen
recordings in the selected time-range. - Display Size: This provides selections for
• Red: A motion / alarm-triggered recording; setting the relative size of the video within the
playback area.
• Light Blue: A pre-alarm recording (immediately
before motion was detected); - Speed: This sets the Playback Speed (relative
• Yellow: A manual / instant recording; to the recorded speed of 1).
• Green: A scheduled recording. - Auto Play: When selected (9) 'found' files
start playing automatically (after performing a
You can change the dates/times as desired, or
search). You do not have to click [Play].
use the 'magnifying glasses' to zoom into a
smaller date/time range (near the file being - Continuous: When selected [9] all newer
viewed), or return to the full range. recordings in the folder will be played (in the
- Frame (snapshot buttons): These allow order they were recorded), starting with your
grabbing a video frame for viewing or printing. (oldest) selected file. If not selected, playback
will stop at the end of the present file.
Related Topic:
7.9 Viewing and Printing 'Snapshots' - Show/Hide: When selected [9] this displays
the 'Snapshot' and some additional playback
Note: These are visible only when Show/Hide is controls at the bottom of the screen.
selected on the right [9].

Position (slider) - Set Start Time: This button brings up the

- This allows you to move around within the file original Search screen where you can select the
that is on-screen. Date and Events again.

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- [▲] and [▼]: These allow jumping forward 'Snapshots'
or backward by one day at a time (without
having to perform another search). 7.9.1 Introduction
You can take 'snap shots' of desired images
- File List: Shows a list of files found in from a video file, and print or save them as
your last search (i.e., available for playback).
desired.
Files can be marked for various "FileKeeping"
aspects using the Right-Click menu. Tip: Printed snapshots include additional
information as defined under "Printer Setup"
Related Topic:
(notepad or page symbol).
7.10 Working with the File List (v2.3 SP2)
First, open/play the desired video, and use the
'position' slider, and/or the pause and play
- File Keeping: Performs tasks (backup, buttons to locate the desired image.
delete, etc.) for files marked in the file list using
Related Topics: 7.5 Video Search (v2.3 SP2)
the right-click menu. 7.8 Working with the Playback Screen (v2.3 SP2)
Related Topic: 10.4 Filekeeping (v2.3 SP2) 7.11 Quad Playback
28 Working with the Older Playback Engines
- Always on Top: When selected (pin Then, use the 'snap shot' buttons as follows:
stuck in), this stops the Playback screen from
being hidden by any other programs. 7.9.2 Snapshot Buttons
Video Search (or "360 Playback"): The snapshot
buttons appear horizontally on the left at the bottom of
the playback screen.
Quad Playback: The snapshot buttons appear in a
vertical layout near the top-right, with similar icons.
Operation is as described below.

- (snapshot): This puts you into snapshot

mode, and activates the other snapshot buttons;
Tip: The on-screen image will appear with reduced
colour saturation to visually remind you that you are
in snapshot mode.

- (video): This returns you to normal

video playback mode.
Quad Playback: Click the camera button again.

- (+/zoom in): To enlarge (zoom into) a

portion of the video frame, click-and-drag a box
around the desired area, and then click this
button;
Tip: You can only zoom once. To reframe your
image, click 'Zoom Out', and then try again.

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 7.10 Working with the File
- (zoom out): Select this to view the full
image after zooming in; List
7.10.1 Introduction
- (save): This allows saving your snap
shot. (Browse for the desired folder, and click This topic describes how to access and work
[OK].) with the file list regardless of which type of
search/playback method you are using.
File-Format (BMP vs. JPEG):
For Video Search (or "360 Playback"): You will be Quad Playback Exception: All aspects of using the
prompted to set this when you click Save (diskette "Quad Playback" feature (older) are covered
symbol). separately.
For Quad Playback: Before saving a snapshot, Related Topic: 7.11 Quad Playback
click the Utility button (tools symbol) at the bottom
of the screen. Then, go to the "Select Save a The file list shows a list of files found during
Frame Type" tab to make your selection. This sets your last "Search".
the file-format for ALL snapshots taken through
Quad Playback. Prerequisite: You must first perform a search
using [Sync Playback] (server only),
[Video Search], or [360 Playback], followed
- (print): This allows printing your snap by an optional [Motion Search] if desired
shot. (supported for [Video Search] and [360 Playback]).
(Click the 'printer' button, and then respond to the Related Topics:
print-details screen when it appears.); 7.3 Synchronized Playback (v2.3 SP2)
7.5 Video Search (v2.3 SP2)
7.6 Thumbnail Search (v2.3sp2 r2)
7.7 Searching for Motion (v2.3 SP2)
- (Printer Setup): This allows setting up
header, disclaimer, and comment text to appear 360 Playback: This pertains to optional Panoramic
on printed snapshot 'reports'. Enter your desired Video Surveillance (PVS).
text. Click [Header/Disclaimer] to access those Related Topic:
items. When finished, click [OK] to close each 31 Panoramic Video Surveillance (PVS)
screen as needed.
Quad Playback: The button looks like a printed page. Locator: Click [File List] (from the search
screen), or the page/magnifier icon (from the
Managing Snap Shot Files: The filename will be Playback screen).
based on the camera number, video recording date,
and a 'counter' value. Tip: You can use the
Windows Explorer to locate the file (in your chosen
location) and make copies, or change the filenames
as desired.
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To close the playback window when finished,
click the [X] in the top right corner.

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• To perform another search, click the
You Can:
folder/binoculars symbol in the playback
• Preview a Video File: Scroll to a desired file. screen, OR start over from the playback
When you select the file, a small preview of the menu. Click the [X] (top-right) to close any
first frame will appear. To see an enlarged screen that is in the way.
preview, right-click the file, and select Related Topics:
"Preview". 7.3 Synchronized Playback (v2.3 SP2)
• Play a Video File: Double-click the desired file 7.5 Video Search (v2.3 SP2)
7.8 Working with the Playback Screen (v2.3 SP2)
to view it in the playback window.
Related Topic:
7.8 Working with the Playback Screen (v2.3 SP2) 7.10.3 The File List Screen
• Add or View a Remark: Right-click the file
and select "Mark for Remark". A small screen
will open for you to view, edit, or add a remark.
• Select a block of Files for Maintenance
Functions: 1) Select the 1st file, 2) Scroll to
the last file desired file, 3) Hold down the shift
key, 4) Select the last file, 5) Let go of the
shift key, 6) Right-click any file in the selected
block, 7) Select your desired item from the
pop-up list.
Mark For: Copy, Backup, Delete, (Add/view
Remark), Download (remote files).
Remote Files: After searching for 'Remote' files,
only "Preview" and "Download" functions will be
available in the file list (right-click menu). After
downloading, the other functions will be available.

• Select individual File(s) for Maintenance

Functions: 1) Select a file, 2) Hold down the Top of the Screen
Ctrl key, 3) Select any additional file(s),
4) Right-click one of them, 5) Select your - [X] (top-right corner): Closes this screen (if
desired item from the pop-up list. finished, or to access the playback window
Mark For: Copy, Backup, Delete, (Add/view and/or the "FileKeeping" function (broom
Remark), Download (remote files). icon).
• Process Marked Files via Filekeeping: - (camera number tabs): "Sync Playback" /
1) Mark files as desired, 2) Click the [X] to server PC only. Shows files per camera
close this screen, 4) In the Playback screen, number. Select your desired camera.
click Filekeeping (broom symbol).
Related Topic: 10.4 Filekeeping (v2.3 SP2)
- Video Source: Shows the server and
camera name.
Remove or Toggle Marks: To 'unmark' selected
file(s), select the same mark again. Note: If some
- File Type: Shows whether the files are
of the selected files do not already have the specific normal vs. backup, and local vs. remote.
'mark', this action will 'toggle' this 'mark' for all - Date / Time: Shows the date and starting
selected files (unmarked ones will be marked, and
marked ones will be unmarked). time as selected for the search.
- Event: Shows the type of video recordings
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- File Filter: Shows the type(s) of video Remote Files: After searching for 'Remote' files,
recordings as selected for the search. You only "Preview" and "Download" functions will be
available in the file list. After downloading, the other
can select to either Show All Files, or functions will be available.
select Show Marked Files to show only Remove or Toggle Marks: To 'unmark' selected
the files that have been selected (marked) file(s), select the same mark again. Note: If some
with a remark or for specific file of the selected files do not already have the specific
management tasks using the right-click 'mark', this action will 'toggle' this 'mark' for all
selected files (unmarked ones will be marked, and
menu (and/or ones that are "Unmarked"). marked ones will be unmarked).
Marked For: Copy, Backup, Delete, (Remarked),
Note: Marked files are processed under
Download (remote files), and/or Unmarked files.
Filekeeping (broom symbol).
Filtering Affects Playback: If the file list is set to Related Topic: 10.4 Filekeeping (v2.3 SP2)
show only files that have been 'marked' for specific
'Filekeeping' tasks, only those files will be available - Mark for Remark: Opens a small screen to
for playback. allow viewing, adding, or editing a remark.
(Text area): View, enter, or edit the remark here.
Middle of the Screen [Clear]: Clears the present remark text.
- Playback File List: The main portion of [Apply]: Saves (or resaves) the present remark text.
the screen shows a list of the video files
that were found when you did your search. Bottom of the Screen
File-Type Reference: The first letter of the Note: This does NOT apply to [Sync Playback].
filename, and the "Event" column show the type of
recording: - [Search]: Select this to perform another
A / ALM: A motion / alarm-triggered recording; search.
P / PRE: A pre-alarm recording (immediately - [Close]: Select this to close the file list
before motion was detected); screen. (This is the same as clicking the
R / REC: A manual / instant recording; [X] in the top-right corner.)
S / SCH: A scheduled recording.

Right-Click Menu
- Preview: Right-click a video file, and then
select this to show an enlarged image of the first
frame of the file.
- Mark for…: These allow assigning selected
file(s) for various file management tasks.
Mark For: Copy, Backup, Delete, (Add/view Remark),
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7.11 Quad Playback may not be available until you open the
"server" drop-list, and select the (detected) PC
7.11.1 About Quad Playback name in the list.
Tip: You can also select start and end date &
Quad Playback allows: time at the bottom of the screen. (To use the
pop-up calendar, click the button next to the
• Search and playback files for any 1-4 Start or End date.)
cameras from any server you are allowed to
access. 4) Select (or 'uncheck') the coloured boxes
Note: The videos will NOT be synchronized (since to set the type of recordings to search
they can pertain to completely different times). for.
• Provides views for 1 or 4 cameras. 5) If desired, click any column heading to
• Supports previewing, downloading, re-sort the list on that column (quad file
searching, and playback. list only). Clicking a second time
• Allows saving single-frame snapshots. reverses the sort-order.
Related Topic: 6) Select one of these tasks:
7.9 Viewing and Printing 'Snapshots'
• Preview or download a File: Right-click the
7.11.2 Using Quad Playback file, and select from the pop-up menu.
To Close a Preview: Click any filename in
Locator: [Playback], Ö[Quad Playback]. the list, or right-click to preview another file.
Select Multiple (Remote) Files to Download:
Remote Software: Click the coloured 'Play' button, then
You can select multiple files using Shift+Click
select [Quad Playback]. (for a block of files), or Ctrl+Click (for random
files). Then, right-click one of them, and
The Quad Playback screen will appear select "Download" from the pop-up menu.
showing four empty playback 'quadrants'.
• Play a File: Double-click it to view it in the quad
1) Select a 'quadrant' to use (if quad view), playback screen (in the 'quadrant' selected
and then click the 'search' button previously--if applicable).
(folder/binoculars) at the bottom of the • Search Again: To perform another search, just
screen. change your selections at the top of the screen.
Instructions Bubble: If an instructions bubble is • Close this Screen: Press Esc, or click [X].
present, you'll need to click once to close the
bubble, and then again to open the file-search 7.11.3 IfRemote--The Select Server
screen. Screen
If Remote: A remote connection screen ("Select
Server") will appear automatically if your last With "Remote" selected in the (quad) search
session was not local. screen, you will be prompted to enter
connection parameters for your desired server.
2) Respond to the remote connection
screen (if applicable). When ready, click
[OK].
Tip: You can close the screen and select 'local'
for local files.
3) Select your desired criteria at the top of
the quad search screen.

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 7.11.4 The (Quad) Search Screen
Locator: [Playback], Ö[Quad Playback].
Remote Software: Click the coloured 'Play' button,
and then select [Quad Playback].
Then, click the 'search' button
(folder/binoculars) at the bottom of the quad
playback screen

Server Name / IP Address: Enter (or select)

the IP address or PC name of the NetVision
server PC (computer that contains the video
files).
User Name: Enter your (valid) remote
username as set up at this specific NetVision
server PC.
Password: Enter your (valid) remote user
password as set up at this specific server PC.
Connection Bandwidth: Indicate your
connection speed (Low for dial-up; Medium for
cable/DSL; High for a network (LAN)
connection).
Tip: This sets the streaming playback image quality
and frame rate as suitable for your type of connection.
Top of the Screen
Notice: Due to speed and reliability considerations, - Local and Remote: Local pertains to files on
dial-up connections are NOT recommended.
Use a faster connection if you have a choice.
your PC (or mapped to as a drive letter).
Remote pertains to files on another PC, as
------------------------------
When ready, click [OK]. accessed through an IP connection (you will be
prompted to enter server / connection criteria).
- [Stop Search] and [Apply]: The search runs
automatically when you select a camera.
[Stop Search] stops the present search, and
[Apply] restarts it.
Note: Clicking [Apply] when a search is running
will return you to the (quad) playback screen.

- [X] and [Cancel] (top-right corner): Clicking

either of these buttons will close this
screen.
- Server: Select your desired server. (The
search will 'look' in the folder for files from that
server.) The screen will remain blank until you
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be available until you open the "server" drop-list, motion was detected);
and select the (detected) PC name in the list. R / REC: A manual / instant recording;
- Camera: Select your desired camera. A list of S / SCH: A scheduled recording.
files will appear.
- Date: Select "All", or your desired date. The file
list will refresh.
Right-Click Menu
- Preview: Shows a low resolution image of the
Tip: You can also select start and end date/time at
the bottom of the screen. (To use the pop-up first frame of the selected video file.
calendar, click the button next to the Start or End - Download: Transfers the selected remote
date.) file(s) onto your PC.
Location of Downloaded Files:
Middle of the Screen d:\dsr-video\Image\Server\Camera\Date (where "d"
is the drive that contains the operating system
- This area shows the files that have been found
(typically "C:").
based on your search criteria.
Video Search: For searching and playback using
You can: [Video Search], these files will appear as "normal"
• Re-sort the List: Click any column heading files (i.e., not backup).
to re-sort the list on that column (quad file list
only). (Clicking a second time reverses the Bottom of the Screen
sort-order.)
Date/Time, Coloured Bands, and
• Preview or download a File: Right-click the Magnifying Glasses
file, and select from the pop-up menu
choices.
To Close a Preview: Click any filename in the list,
or right-click to preview another file. The bottom of the screen includes arrows for
changing the start and end date/times to
• Select Multiple (Remote) Files to Download: narrow the list to a smaller range.
You can select multiple files using
Shift+Click (for a block of files), or Ctrl+Click All recordings in the selected date/time-range
(for random files). are also indicated graphically as coloured
st bands at the bottom of the screen. You can
Block of Files: 1) Select the 1 file, 2) Hold down
the Shift key, 3) Select the last file, 4) Release the use the 'magnify' and 'reset' buttons to zoom
Shift key. into a smaller date/time range, or return to the
full range.
Then, right-click one of them, and select
"Download" from the pop-up menu. Coloured "Event" Buttons
• Play a File: Double-click it to view it in the Click these to show or hide different types of
quad playback screen (in the 'quadrant' recordings in the list.
selected previously). • Red: A motion / alarm-triggered recording;
• Light Blue: A pre-alarm recording (immediately
File Reference before motion was detected);
• Yellow: A manual / instant recording;
The first letter of the filename, and the "Event"
• Green: A scheduled recording.
column (in the File List screen) indicate the
type of recording for each file:
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7.11.5 The (Quad) Playback Screen
- Utility: This opens the Utility screen
Locator: [Playback], Ö[Quad Playback]. where you can set playback options, view
Remote Software: Click the coloured 'Play' button, then properties for a selected file (quadrant), and set
select [Quad Playback]. the file type for all snapshots saved using Quad
Playback.
Related Topic: "The Utility Screen (Quad Playback)",
to follow/below.

Upper-Right
- Speed 'slider': This allows setting the playback
speed (drag the slider and watch for your
desired speed--from 0.1x up to 10x).
- Top-Right Buttons: These allow grabbing a
video frame (snapshot).
Related Topic:
7.9 Viewing and Printing 'Snapshots'

- Always on Top: When selected (pin

stuck in), this stops the quad playback screen
Bottom of the Screen from being hidden by any other programs.
- NTSC and PAL: Select the type of video you --------------------------------------------------
are working with. - Position 'slider': This shows your relative
position within a video. You can drag the slider
- : This sets the screen format (1 or 4 to quickly skim through a video.
videos at a time--'quad' playback mode).
- Buttons Near the Bottom Right: These allow
'Quad' playback mode: The video will appear in the replaying or resuming a video, plus pausing,
last-selected playback window, and playback stopping, and jumping to the next or previous
controls pertain to the selected playback window
file. These buttons appear yellow when
only (click the title-bar for the desired one first).
Exception: See [Play All], [Pause All], and [Stop available.
All], to follow/below.

- (Play, Pause, Stop): These

buttons allow you to start playing, pause, or stop
all videos that are on-screen.
Tip: To apply these functions to one video at a
time, use the playback controls on the right.
Note: Starting files at the same time should not be
confused with synchronous playback. The 4 videos
selected may be from completely different times.

- Search: This opens the (quad) Search

screen where you can search for video files.
Related Topic: "The (Quad) Search Screen",
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 Autostart: Sets whether or not selected  Options : This allows setting the items to
video(s) will start playing automatically (when appear in the title bar of the presently-selected
opened in the file list);
playback 'quadrant', and setting the image size
Play: Starts playing your selected video. (In (original size, or fit-to-window).
'quad' playback mode, select the desired
st
video window 1 .)
Pause: Stops the video playback.
(Selecting "Play" will continue from the
present position.)
Stop: Stops the video playback. (Selecting
"Play" will restart from the beginning.)
Backward: Rewinds the video one frame at
a time;
Forward: Advances the video one frame at
a time
Previous File: Jumps to the beginning of the
previous video file (in the present folder/list);
 Properties : Click this to view detailed
Next File: Jumps to the beginning of the information on the file that is presently in the
next video file (in the present folder/list);
playback window (selected 'quadrant').
Open Multiple Files: Allows playing multiple
files that you selected in the file list. If
"Continuous Playback" is not selected, the
software will wait for you to click "Play" to
start subsequent files.
If "Continuous Playback" is also selected,
all newer recordings in the folder will be
played (in the order they were recorded),
starting with your (oldest) selected file.
------
- [Play All], [Pause All], and [Stop All]: These
buttons (bottom-left) allow playing/resuming,
pausing, or stopping the videos in all four screen
areas at the same time.
Tip: Otherwise, you can select the title bar for one
video, and use the controls on the right (described
previously / above).

 Select "Save a Frame" Type : This

allows selecting a file-type for ALL 'snapshots'
7.11.6 The Utility Screen (Quad saved through the quad playback screen.
Playback)
(BMP or JPEG.)
Locator: [Playback], Ö[Quad Playback]. Related Topic:
Remote Software: Click the coloured 'Play' button, 7.9 Viewing and Printing 'Snapshots' (v2.3 SP2)
and then select [Quad Playback].
With a file (quadrant) selected in the quad
playback screen, click the Utility button (tools
symbol) at the bottom of the screen.

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 - Remove a server from the list: Select the
7.12 Server Management-- remote server in the list, and click [Remove].
Identifying Remote Servers Attention: Ensure you have the correct server
for Playback selected. You will NOT be prompted to confirm.

7.12.1 Introducing 7.12.3 The "Server List" Screen

Server Management
When searching for video files through
[Video Search], or [360 Playback], you can
select to search for Local files, or for files on a
Remote server. The remote servers must
initially be identified.
Related Topic: 7.5 Video Search (v2.3 SP2)

Sync Playback: Server only. Local files only.

(Remote server management does not apply.
360 Playback: This pertains to optional Panoramic
Video Surveillance (PVS). Optional.
Related Topic:
31 Panoramic Video Surveillance (PVS)
Quad Playback: This playback engine does not use
On this Screen
the server management feature. Instead, it prompts - (List of remote servers): This shows the
you to enter server info. each time you perform a remote servers that have been identified
search on remote files. (added), along with the settings for each one.

7.12.2 Things - [Add]: Opens a small screen to enter settings

You Can do for a new remote server to be available for video
searching and playback.
Locator: [Playback], Ö[Video Search]
(or [360 Playback] ), Ö[Server Management].
- [Modify]: Opens a small screen to view or edit
settings for a remote server set up previously.
Note: Selections pertaining to remote servers are - [Remove]: Removes a selected remote server
available only when "Remote" is selected on-
from the list.
screen.
Attention: Ensure you have the correct server
- Identify a new server: Click [Add]. A small selected. You will NOT be prompted to confirm.
screen will appear. Enter/select the desired
parameters, and click [OK]. - [Close]: Click this when you are finished (to
close this screen).
Remote Station Software: It is best to define
remote servers through the [Station List] on the
desktop, since this information is automatically
shared with the [Server Management] screen (but
not the other way around).
Related Topic:
13.3 Station List (Identifying the Video Servers)
- View or Change settings for a server: Click
[Modify], change settings as desired, and click
[OK].
Read-Only: The Connection Name cannot be
changed. If you wish to change this, [Add] it as a
new server, and then delete the old one.

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7.12.4 Add (or Modify) a Server Station - Streaming Mode: This determines how
streaming playback will operate when playing a
remote file.
• Time Based: File playback duration maintained
(regardless of your connection speed). Individual
frames may be dropped.
• Frame Based: Every frame will be shown no matter
how long it takes.

Middle of the Screen

- Connection Bandwidth: This sets the
streaming playback image quality and frame rate
as suitable for your type of connection. Indicate
your connection speed (Low for dial-up; Medium
for cable/DSL; High for a network (LAN)
connection).
Modems: Due to speed and reliability
considerations, dial-up connections are NOT
recommended. Use a faster connection if you
have a choice.
- (•) Customize: This expands the bottom of the
screen to access custom bandwidth parameters
Top of the Screen Customize Configuration
- [X] (top-right corner): Click this to cancel this Quality: Sets the relative amount of video detail to
operation, and discard any changes. be included in non-key frames;
Data Rate: This sets the maximum video data
- Connection Name: Enter a suitable transmission rate to be used by the connections
name/identifier for this site/server. (This is with this specific NetVision video server;
'read-only' once set.) Keyframe every (x) seconds: This determines how
- IP Address: Enter the actual IP address for this often a complete frame is sent compared to only
remote server. Format: "###.###.###.###". changes from the previous frame. Lower values
provide better image quality and require more
- Port Number: Enter the actual IP address for bandwidth.
this server.
- [OK]: Select this to save your settings.
- New IP Address: To change an existing IP
address, enter the new one here. Format: Tip: You can change most settings later by
###.###.###.###. selecting [Modify] in the Server Management
screen (or delete a Video Server via [Remove] ).
- New Port Number: To change an existing Port
Number, enter the new one here.
Port Detail: This must match the "HTTP Server
Port" for this remote server. Typically "80".
Locator: (At that PC), ÖWindows Control Panel,
ÖDSR Configuration, ÖManager: Remote
Service.
Read-Only: The Connection Name cannot be
changed. If you wish to change this, [Add] it as a
new server, and then delete the old one.

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8 Viewing Live Cameras

8.1.1 Connecting to a Video Server

8.1 Viewing Cameras
from a Remote Station Double-click a Video Server in the list
near the upper-right corner of your
From a remote surveillance station, you can display (or select a station and click
view up to 16 cameras at the same time. the 'Connect /
These can be all from the same Video Server, Refresh' button). Then, watch for a success
or in different locations. message in the 'Status List'. (You can use the
Also See: small scroll bar at the bottom to view longer messages).
8.4 Monitoring Cameras via TV (Spot Monitor)
29 Viewing Cameras through a Web Browser Tip: If your desired Video Server is not in the list,
refer to: Related Topics: 13.3 Station List
TechTip: For multiple Video Servers set for (Identifying the Video Servers)
specific users, the Video Servers must all be set up
with the same user name and password for you
TechTips: For a Video Server to be available, its
(entered when you start the remote software).
software must be running (although no one needs to
Alternatively, you can exit and restart the remote
be logged in there).
station software if you need to enter a different login
name and password. If the connection fails due to an incorrect user name
or password, you can shut down and restart the
Custom_Titles: Each camera-view can include up to
remote station software, and login as the correct
three custom titles (that are set up at the Video
user. You may also need to contact the Video
Server.)
Server to ensure your name and password are set
Audio: Some cameras at each Video Server can up.
have a microphone connected. This sound can
also be monitored at authorized remote stations.
Related Topics: 16.7 Remote Audio Monitoring
Once a successful connection is made,
camera listings will show all cameras that you
Connection vs. Performance: Good performance
for remote viewing and playback greatly depends on
have the permission to view.
your connection to the internet and/or Video Server.
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8.1.2 Viewing Cameras 8.2 Viewing Cameras at a Video
After connecting, you can: Server
• Select NTSC or PAL (top-right corner); At a Video Server, you can:
• Select the display mode for your desired • Select a display mode (1-16 cameras) using
number of cameras (1, 4, 9, or 16); the buttons near the top right corner of the
SVGA: With 800x600 screen resolution (SVGA), you
screen.
can view 1, 4, or 9 cameras at a time. If you select Tip: Try the different display modes to see which
16 camera mode, you will be asked to switch to 1024 ones you like. For maximum frame-rate, be sure to
x 768 if needed. display no more than one camera from each
(QuickRef: Right-click Windows desktop, capture board at the same time.
ÖProperties, ÖSettings, Ö1024x768, Ö[OK] ).
• Select (and deselect) cameras to view (use
• View a specific camera: Double- the buttons under "Display", top-right).
click a desired camera in the Video
• Set the display to step through
Server list
cameras sequentially;
(or select a camera, and click
'OnLine View'); Tip: If a [+] appears instead of • Double-click a camera to view it full-screen
the camera list, click the [+] to view the list. (and double-click the large image to return to
the previous view).
If the Camera-View Is Not Displayed: The
username and/or password that you entered during Note: If instant-recording is enabled, double-
login may not be registered at the Video Server. clicking starts a recording as well. (To stop
(You can also try shutting the software down and recording, click the camera button in the "Recorder"
logging in again.) area on the right.)
Multi-Camera View: If all camera windows are Operator vs. Supervisor: Local users with
already being used, select the desired window ‘Operator’-level login may be limited to specific
(small green button, top left) before double-clicking cameras.
the camera. Details: 11.1 Video Server Users and Passwords
Blue: A blue camera icon indicates a camera that is Tips: A green camera number (in the camera
already selected in one of the four camera windows. display area) indicates a selected camera; To view
Buttons in Top Right Corner of Camera View: the camera number for a specific image, hover the
These allow removing/stopping a camera-view [X], mouse over the camera-image and wait 1-2
starting or stopping recording, adjusting a PTZ seconds (do not click the image).
camera, or accessing additional PTZ controls. (see Custom_Titles: Each camera-view can include up to
"Related Topics"). three custom titles.
Related Topics: 16.1 Set up Cameras and Titles
8.1.3 Disconnecting Microphone: Some cameras at each Video Server
can have a microphone connected. Related Topics:
To quit viewing a single camera, click the [X] 16.5 Enable Audio for Specific Cameras
near the top right corner of the camera-view. Oval Panoramic Camera Images (v2.3 SP2): The
PVS option (panoramic video surveillance) allows
To quit viewing a Video Server, you to digitally manipulate panoramic camera
select the Video Server, and then images. The PVS control is documented
click the "Disconnect" button near separately.
the top-right corner of the main Related Topic: 31 Panoramic Video Surveillance
screen. (PVS)
Related Topics: Auto Alarm Display (v2.3 SP2): Cameras can be
8.3 Changing a Camera's View (Pan/Tilt/Zoom); set to display automatically when motion is
9 Recording Camera-Views; detected, or an external alarm occurs.

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 Related Topic: 15.3 Auto Alarm Display (v2.3
SP2)
Alarm Overlay (v2.3 SP2): Special camera subtitles
can be set up to appear for individual cameras
when motion is detected, or an external alarm
occurs.
Related Topic: 15.4 Set Up Alarm Overlays (v2.3
SP2)
Multi-Camera Views: In general, camera
numbers are associated with a specific screen
area. In view-modes that do not show all
cameras at once, only the cameras associated
with different screen areas can be viewed at
the same time.
Screen Area Þ Camera #s by Screen Area
NetVision Model Ø 1 2 3 4
16 cameras 1-4 5-8 9-12 13-16
8 cameras 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8
The indicated cameras will be displayed in sequence in
their respective screen 'quadrant'. E.g., 1, 5, 9, & 13,
then 2, 6, 10, & 14, etc.

On-Screen 'Quadrants':

1 2
Tip: When showing only 4
cameras, the 8 camera
desktop allows toggling
3 4 between odd and even
cameras.
Related Topics:
8.3 Changing a Camera's View (Pan/Tilt/Zoom);
9 Recording Camera-Views;
17.1.5 Misc.  (see "Instant Recording")
Also See:
8.4 Monitoring Cameras via TV (Spot Monitor)
29 Viewing Cameras through a Web Browser

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8.3 Changing a Camera's View (Pan/Tilt/Zoom)
8.3.1 Introduction To 'aim' the camera, 'hover' your mouse
around the camera-view, and watch for the
For cameras that support PTZ control, you can cursor to change to an arrow or magnifying
zoom in or out, and 'aim' the camera as glass. Then, click-and-hold the image with the
desired. This can be done at the Video cursor showing the desired action. To zoom
Server, or remotely. in, click the centre (magnifying glass). To
PTZ Permissions: Only one person can control a zoom out, right-click the centre (magnifying
specific PTZ camera (port) at a time. Remote glass).
access to PTZ cameras is based on remote user
permissions set up at the Video Server. Any
remote PTZ user can be bumped/blocked by an
operator at the Video Server, or another remote
user assigned a higher PTZ priority.
A maximum idle time can be set for Video Server
users to ensure this feature is not blocked
unnecessarily. Similarly, remote users may be set
with a time limit for PTZ sessions.
PTZ Control after Start-Up: The PTZ server has a
delayed start-up to allow Windows services to
stabilize. (The PTZ feature will not be available
until 1 minute (approx.) after the Video Server is re-
started.)

8.3.2 PTZ Control from a

Remote Station To set the panning speed, see "Other PTZ Features",
Connect to the Video Server and open/view to follow.
the desired camera. When finished, click the PTZ symbol again.
Related Topics: 8.1 Viewing Cameras from
a Remote Station
Then, click the PTZ icon in the top-right corner
of the camera image.
(Remote Module software): Click the PTZ icon.
Then, enter the Video Server IP address and a valid
remote user name, and click [OK]. Note: The
remote module uses the same PTZ control as a
Video Server (to follow/below).
PTZ Not Available: This may mean that someone
with higher PTZ priority is presently controlling the
camera.
Tip: The PTZ speed control and other
advanced PTZ features are available through
the "More PTZ Function" (folder) button (after
you click the PTZ button). Note: For cameras
connected through a switcher, you'll need to click the
folder icon, and set the [Monitor] value first (switcher Related Topics:
port associated with this camera). 16.3 Pan/Tilt/Zoom Activation and Set Up

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8.3.3 PTZ Control at a Video Server
After logging in, click the PTZ button
near the bottom-right corner of the
main desktop (a narrow form will
appear on the right). Then, select the camera
number (beneath "model"), and click
[Connect].
Exception: For cameras connected through a
switcher, you'll need to set the [Monitor] value first
(switcher port associated with this camera).
To 'aim' the camera, use the
arrow buttons (click-click-click,
or click-and-hold). To zoom in,
or out, use the arrows marked
"Zoom" (click-and-hold).
Tip: You can also zoom in using
the magnifying glass.
To set the panning speed, see
"Other PTZ Features", to follow.

To close the PTZ control screen when finished,

right-click the PTZ icon in the top-left corner
(or any blank area) of the form, and select
Remote Station ×
Exit. Video Server Ö
8.3.4 Other PTZ Features
To Show a Pre-Set PTZ Position: The first
On a remote station, these selections are four positions are available by clicking [1], [2],
provided through a separate 'folder' button
(available when already using the PTZ feature). [3], or [4]. For any pre-set position (1-20),
To close the screen, click the [X]. select (or enter) the position number, and click
[Show].
Pre-Set Positions: This feature alone may
make you a believer in the value of PTZ [Clear Preset]: (If present). Clears all defined
cameras: You can store 20 pan/tilt/zoom preset positions at once.
positions and quickly recall them later. This Iris (Close/Open, or Arrows): Allows manually
allows one camera to 'pretend' it's 20 cameras. brightening or darkening the camera image
To Save a PTZ 'Pre-Set': Set the camera (iris).
position as desired, select an available 'pre- Focus (Near/Far, or Arrows): Allows manually
position' number, and click [Set]. adjusting the focus for objects that are closer
Tip: Store the most common/useful ones in the first vs. farther away.
4 positions (available through buttons 1-4 Tip: This is useful where the camera view is
thereafter). To check if a pre-set is available, see partially blocked by a nearer object in the frame.
the next topic.
PTZ Speed (Slider Bar): This allows
increasing or reducing the panning speed.

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Monitor: Pertains to cameras connected
through a switcher. This is the camera ID/port
on the switcher (receiver-driver ID).
AutoFunct: Allows selecting auxiliary
functions that were previously set up (if
available/supported).
AutoPan: Sets the camera for automatic
panning (if available/supported).
AutoFocus: This returns the focus control to
automatic (if available/supported).
Tip: Selecting a pre-set position will also put the
camera into auto-focus mode.
AutoIris: When pressed, the camera will
automatically adjust to changes in brightness
(if available/supported). When not pressed,
the manual brightness (iris) control is in effect.
Tip: Selecting a pre-set position will also put the
camera into auto-iris mode.
Menu: Activates the on-screen menu (for
cameras that support this).
Exception (Pelco-P): For a Pelco-P camera, select
preposition 95 to enable the on-screen menu. To
navigate the menus, use pan up/down and iris
open/close.

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8.4 Monitoring Cameras via TV
(Spot Monitor)
8.4.1 Introduction
Current video cards include a composite-video
output allowing individual cameras to be
displayed on television monitor(s) manually, in
sequence, or when an alarm occurs (external
input or video motion-detection).

8.4.2 Opening or Closing the TV-

Monitor Control
To open or close the TV-monitor control,
double-click the television/monitor icon on
your NetVision desktop.
If the TV Control is not Visible: This feature can be
turned on and off.
Related Topics: 14.2 Miscellaneous Settings

8.4.3 Things You Can Do

• Select a camera manually: Click its
associated button in the top portion of the
TV-monitor control;
• Loop through cameras in Sequence:
Click [>>>] to show additional controls, • Clear an Alarm: For alarm-triggered
ensure the cameras to appear in sequence
cameras, the camera button will turn red, a
are selected (bottom portion of the monitor
[Reset Alarm] button will appear at the top of
control), and set the dwell time as desired
the TV-monitor control, and the camera will
(display time for each camera). Then, click
display until acknowledged by an operator.
[SEQ.] to start or stop sequential viewing.
To clear/acknowledge an alarm-triggered
• Set Alarms to Trigger Camera Monitoring: camera, simply click [Reset Alarm] (while
To have camera(s) displayed whenever an the specific camera image is being
alarm occurs (external input or video motion- displayed).
detection), click [>>>] to open the bottom of Note: After clearing an alarm, a camera cannot be
the TV-monitor control, and ensure “Enable tripped again until any alarm-triggered recording is
Alarm Alert” is selected. completed.
Note: Although not specifically related to the “Alarm
Alerts” feature, this feature does require external
inputs to be enabled and/or video motion-detection to Related (and similar) Topics:
be set up (see “Related Topics”). 18.3 External Sensors and Recording Duration
18.5 Setting up Video Motion-Detection
25.1 Capture Board Reference

6.2 Responding to Alarm Alerts

15.1 Enable/Disable Alarm Alerts or E-Mail

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9 Recording Camera-Views
In addition to scheduled and alarm-triggered
recording at a Video Server, manual (instant) 9.1 Recording at a
recording can be done at a Video Server (up
to 16 cameras at a time--depending on your Remote Station
Video Server model), and at remote stations Connect to the Video Server and open/view
(up to 16 cameras from any desired Video the desired camera.
Servers at a time). Related Topics:
8.1 Viewing Cameras from a Remote Station
Instant Playback: If the "Instant Playback" feature is
enabled, videos that are presently being recorded Then, use the red button near the top right
can be played back. Note: This closes the present corner of the camera-image to start or stop the
recording file (to allow it to be played-back), and recording. (The button will appear yellow
starts a new recording file. during the recording.)
Related Topics: 17.1.5 Misc 
Recording from a remote station is subject to your
TechNote: Multi-camera recording at a Video connection speed. Dial-up is slowest.
Server may cause a reduced frame rate. For
maximum frame-rate, be sure to display no more
Alarm Alert Recordings: At applicable remote
than one camera from each capture board at the
stations, the alarm alert feature can be set to
same time.
automatically record (and/or only display) the
Filename / Location Reference: associated camera/view each time an alarm alert is
received.
Captured video files are stored under \dsr-video on
the specific PC, in folders for each 'server' (PC name Related Topics:
or IP address), camera name, and date. 13.2 Setting up the Alarm Alert Receiver
Remote Station: d:\dsr-video\Image\ServerIP
\Camera\date
Video Server: d:\dsr-video\Image\Server
\Camera\date (on each applicable drive).

Tip: You can set the drive(s) for recording.

Related Topics:
13.1 Remote Stations: Basic Set-up
17.1.1 Drive Usage 
Audio: Some cameras at each Video Server can have
a microphone connected. This sound can also be
monitored at authorized remote stations.
Related Topics: 16.7 Remote Audio Monitoring
Audio Recording: Audio is not recorded as a separate
file. Instead, it is included in any local or remotely
recorded AVI (or MPEG) files for the specific camera.
Legal Notice: The recording of live audio is subject to
local bylaws. Be sure to find out if audio recording is
restricted in your area before proceeding.

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9.2 Recording at a Video Server
At a Video Server, you can:
• Double-click a camera-image to zoom to full
screen, and start recording (if "Instant
Recording" is enabled);
• Start or stop recording by selecting camera
numbers(s) in the "Record" area of the main
screen (on the right);
• Click [ Record All ] to start or stop recording
all cameras at the same time.
Tip: The camera number appears in yellow for any
cameras that you select for manual/instant
recording.
Recording Priority: Manual (instant) recording will
override scheduled recording on the specific
camera. (Scheduled recording resumes when you
stop instant recording.) Conversely, instant
recording is not available while alarm recording or
pre-alarm recording is in effect for a specific camera
(and alarm recording will override all other types of
recording).
Exception: Beginning with v2.2, you can change
the recording priority if desired.
Related Topics: "Priority" tab under:
17.1 Recording Setup (in DSR Configuration).
Hard Drive Usage Bar: Check the bottom of the
Video Server screen for a hard drive usage
indication. If the coloured bar is 2/3 of the way
across or more, use the 'housekeeping' feature to
free up disk space by deleting or moving files.
Mapped Drives: Recording to a mapped drive is
subject to network speed/loading.

Related Topics:
6.4 Alarm / Recording Status Indications at a Video
Server (Camera Number Colours)
10.3 Introduction to Video File Management
(Filekeeping and Housekeeping)
13 Remote Station Configuration
17.1.1 Drive Usage 
18 Scheduled and/or Alarm-Triggered Recording

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Administration
and Maintenance

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10 Tasks Applicable to Remote Stations and the Video Server
10.1 PC Date and Time 10.3 Introduction to Video File
Especially for the Video Server, it is important
to ensure that the date and time are always
Management (Filekeeping
correct--since this information is used to and Housekeeping)
manage video recordings. There is normally
10.3.1 Introduction
no reason for this to vary, but it's still best to
check it on a regular basis.
As video files can be ultimately consume a
Tips: The time is displayed on the right-hand end large amount of hard-drive space, it is
of the Windows task bar. To view the date, 'hover' important to work with your files on a regular
the mouse pointer over the time. For details on
setting the date or time, open the Windows on-line
basis.
help (e.g., from the Windows Control Panel), and Why? To ensure:
search for "Date".
• Space is always available for recording
10.2 Checking your Software • Files of specific interest are always retained
Version Attention: Deleted files cannot be recovered. It is
best to check your backups before deleting any
10.2.1 Video Server Software files.
You can:
Locator: (Logged in at the Video Server as
a "Supervisor"). Select: [Utility], then • Manage files using the new Filekeeping
[System Information]. function.
• Local (and downloaded) Files: Copy, Backup,
Delete, (Add a Remark), or Download desired files.
When finished, click [OK], and then
[Close] the utility menu. • Remote Files: Download (and/or Preview) files.

Tip: Files can be also be previewed in the file list or

viewed in playback. (Filekeeping functions are
10.2.2 Remote Station Software accessible through Playback and the file lists.)

Explore, browse, or search for • Manage files using the Housekeeping

RemoteStation.exe. Then, right-click the file, function
and select Properties (look in Version ). • Remote Station: Backup and/or delete files that
were recorded or have been backup up onto that
Tip: From a link (shortcut) to the Remote Station remote PC.
software, you can right-click the shortcut, select
Properties, and then [Find Target]. Then, right- • Video Server: Backup and/or delete local files, or
click the file, and select Properties. 'remote' files -- for folders that have been 'mapped
to' as a drive letter.
To quickly locate a program file from its
shortcut: Right-click the shortcut, select Tip: Includes a small built-in playback window.
Properties, and select [Find Target]. (Now you
can right-click the file itself and select Properties.)
• Set the system to delete older files every day
at a certain time (Self-housekeeping).
Related Topic: 10.6 Automatic Video File
Management (Self Housekeeping)
• Manage files outside of the NetVision
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Captured video files are stored under \dsr- Files: You can work with local files (recorded on that
video on the specific PC, in folders for each PC, or downloaded), or via folders that have been
'mapped to' as a drive letter. After searching for
'server' (PC name or IP address), camera 'Remote' files, only "Preview" and "Download" functions
name, and date. will be available in the file list. After downloading, the
Video Files: Remote Station: d:\dsr-video\Image\ other functions will be available.
ServerIP\Camera\date, where "d" is the drive CD/DVDs and Portable Drives: If your PC includes a
selected under: Utility (tools symbol), ÖRecording CD/DVD burner, you can copy files onto a blank or
Drive Setup. formatted disk. Similarly, portable drives can be used
as long as they are available to the PC before you open
Video Files: Video Server:
the Filekeeping or Housekeeping screen.
d:\dsr-video\Image\ Server\Camera\date.
Note: Copying directly to a blank disk is supported (via
(The drive(s) are selected under: Windows Control
"FileKeeping") beginning with the second release of
Panel, ÖDSR Configuration, ÖRecording Setup).
V2.3 SP2. If you wish to upgrade from the initial
Downloaded Files: release, please contact your sales rep.
d:\Dsr-Video\Remote\server\Camera\Date, where
"d" is the drive that contains the operating system Backing up while Recording: If possible, it is best to do
(typically "C:"). your housekeeping when the system is idle, since
backing up files while recording is in progress (on the
Backup Files: d:\dsr- same hard drive) can be very slow.
Backup\Image\Server\Camera\date. (The drive is
selected during Filekeeping / Housekeeping.) Hard Drive Usage Bar: Check the bottom of the Video
Server screen for a hard drive usage indication. If the
Tip: The first letter of the filename indicates the coloured bar is 2/3 of the way across or more, it's time
type of recording: Alarm-triggered, Pre-alarm, to do some file management.
Scheduled, or Manual Recording.
Especially for the Video Server, it is important
File Type Tip: Videos are recorded as standard
"AVI" files that can be played back using NetVision, to ensure that the date and time are always
or any typical Windows media player program. correct--since this information is used to
manage video recordings. There is normally
no reason for this to vary, but it's still best to
check it on a regular basis.
Tips: The time is displayed on the right-hand end
of the Windows task bar. To view the date, 'hover'
the mouse pointer over the time. For details on
setting the date or time, open the Windows on-line
help (e.g., from the Windows Control Panel), and
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 Remote Software: Click the coloured 'Play'
10.4 Filekeeping (v2.3 SP2) button, then select [Video Search] (or [360
Playback] ).
10.4.1 Introduction to Filekeeping • Select all criteria, and click [File Search].
The number of 'found' files will appear.
Filekeeping provides a convenient way to
• If desired, perform a Motion Search:
manage video files. Filekeeping provides new Click [Motion Search], select 'detection
functionality including: zones' and other criteria, and click [OK].
• Copying files to any desired location When it finishes, the number of 'motion-found'
files will appear.
• Adding and viewing remarks
• Select [File List] beside "Search" or "Motion
• Accessibility directly from the file list (after Search" as applicable/desired.
searching for video files).
Related Topics: 7.5 Video Search (v2.3 SP2);
Note: Filekeeping applies to the current/last 7.8 Working with the Playback Screen (v2.3
search-results file-list. Marks applied within SP2); 7.10 Working with the File List (v2.3
previous search results can be processed by SP2)
performing a new search that covers the
collective/overall time frame. Marks will be 2) In the file list, use the right-click menu to
removed from files once they have been processed preview files, and 'mark' them for each
through Filekeeping. desired Filekeeping action.
CD/DVDs and Portable Drives: If your PC includes Mark For: Copy, Backup, Delete, (Add/view
a CD/DVD burner, you can backup files onto a Remark), Download (remote files).
blank or formatted disk. Similarly, portable drives
Tip: You can select multiple files using Shift+Click
can be used as long as they are available to the PC
(block of files), or Ctrl+Click (random files).
before you open the Filekeeping screen. Note:
st
Copying directly to a blank disk is supported Block of Files: 1) Select 1 file, 2) Press & hold
beginning with the second release of V2.3 SP2. the 'Shift' key, 3) Select last file, 4) Release the
'Shift' key.
10.4.2 Filekeeping Steps Remote Files: After searching for 'Remote' files,
only "Preview" and "Download" functions will be
1) Perform a search for videos from a available in the file list. After downloading, the
desired server, camera, and date/time other functions will be available.
range. 3) Click [X] (top-right) to close this screen
• Sync Playback (server/local files only): and access the playback screen.
• Select: [Playback], Ö[Sync Playback]. 4) Go into the Filekeeping function (broom
The SyncSearch screen will open.
icon), to process your 'marked' files.
• Select a date, and the desired type of When you click [Start FileKeeping], your
recordings, and click [Search / Play]. The
marked files will be processed.
SyncPlayback screen will open.
• If a video starts playing automatically, click CD/DVD Burner: For an unformatted CD or DVD,
"Stop" (black square), and then go into the you will be prompted to enter a suitable name/label
File List (page/magnifier). for the disc. Note: This is supported beginning with
the second release of V2.3 SP2.
Related Topics:
7.3 Synchronized Playback (v2.3 SP2)
7.10 Working with the File List (v2.3 SP2)

• Video Search (or optional 360 Playback):

• Select: [Playback], Ö[Video Search]
(or [360 Playback] ). The Search screen will
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10.4.3 The Filekeeping Screen - This shows the number of files marked to be
copied, and the amount of space they will take
up.
- Path: Enter (or '[Browse] to') where you wish
the file copies to be placed.
Note: This uses NetVision's standard folder
structure
under the selected location. (Creates the structure:
"dsr-video\image\Server\Camera\Date").
d:\ (root): Selecting the root of a drive is a good
idea for removable media. Files will be available to
search and playback. Note: Will cause duplicates
when searching if used with another permanent (or
available) local drive. To avoid this, use 'backup'
instead, other media, or a subfolder.
Any subfolder: Will only be accessible outside of
NetVision (Windows explorer, media players, etc.).

Middle of the Screen

Backup
Note: Because of their location, 'motion-found' files
cannot be backed up (only copied).
Note: Wait briefly while this screen initializes. This Related Topics:
screen will remain 'greyed out' if no files have been 7.7 Searching for Motion (v2.3 SP2)
'marked' for FileKeeping functions.
Note: Filekeeping applies to the current/last - This shows the number of files marked to be
search-results file-list. Marks applied within backed up, and the amount of space they are
previous search results can be processed by taking up.
performing a new search that covers the - Path: Select the desired backup folder.
collective/overall time frame. Marks will be
removed from files once they have been processed Note: This will show all local drives. The following
here. folder structure will be created: d:\dsr-
backup\image\Server \Camera\Date" (where "d" is
the selected drive letter). These files will be
Top of the Screen available for searching and playback when you
- [View/Edit Current File List]: This opens the select "Backup" (Local) type of files.
current file list and allows applying (or removing) - Delete after Backup: Selecting this will cause
'marks' for the various Filekeeping tasks. all files "marked to be backup up" to be deleted
Right-click Menu: Preview, (Mark For): Copy, after the backup is completed.
Backup, Delete, (Add/view Remark), Download
(remote files). Delete
- This shows the number of files marked to be
Related Topic:
deleted, and the amount of space this will free
7.10 Working with the File List (v2.3 SP2)
up.
- [X]: Select this to close this screen (same as
clicking [Close] at the bottom). Download
- This shows the number of remote files marked
to be downloaded, and the amount of space
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 Note: Files are downloaded to d:\Dsr- 10.5 Housekeeping
Video\Remote \server\camera\Date, where "d" is the
CD/DVDs and Portable Drives: If your PC includes a
drive that contains the operating system (typically
CD/DVD burner, you can backup files onto disks that
"C:"). Thereafter, these files will be available for
have already been formatted (using typical disk-burning
searching and playback when you select "Normal"
software). Similarly, portable drives can be used as
(Local) type of files.
long as they are available to the PC before you open
the Housekeeping screen. Note: If you wish to use a
Bottom of the Screen blank/unformatted disk, please refer to the FileKeeping
feature.
- [Start FileKeeping]: Select this to process all
Related Topics: 10.4 Filekeeping (v2.3 SP2)
marked files using the shown file locations.
CD/DVD Burner: For an unformatted CD or DVD, 10.5.1 Access the housekeeping
you will be prompted to enter a suitable name/label
for the disc. Note: This is supported beginning with feature:
the second release of V2.3 SP2.
At a Remote Station: Click the
- [Stop FileKeeping]: Select this if you want to
Housekeeping symbol (broom)
stop a FileKeeping process that is already
near the bottom right corner.
underway.
- [Close]: Select this to close this screen (same At a Video Server: (Logged in at
as clicking the [X] in the top-right corner). the Video Server), Select: [Utility],
then [Housekeeping].

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Then, select Backup or Delete
depending on what you wish to do.
Refer to the descriptions that follow while
working in the housekeeping screen.
To Exit from this Screen: Click [Cancel] near the
bottom-right.

10.5.2 View a List of Video/Alarm Files

(select server, camera, date)
Select the following items to view a list of
associated alarm/video files:
Server
Select the 'server' (PC name or IP) that has the
video files.
To include files on other PCs ('mapped' drives),
ensure "mapped" is selected (under "From").

Camera
Select a desired camera, or [All].
Date
Select a specific date, or [All].

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 [Refresh]: Click this (bottom of the screen)
to update the list for new recordings (per
selected parameters).

10.5.3 Working with Video Files

The main part of the screen shows a
list of video files. You can sort by
clicking any column heading, and
move around using your mouse
wheel, or the scroll bars.

Select the types of recordings to be

included in the list (alarm, instant,
'pre-alarm', and/or schedule):
File-Type Reference: The first letter
of the filename, and the "Event"
column show the type of recording:

Mapped (Video Server PC Only): This includes

A / ALM: A motion / alarm-triggered
'mapped' drives from other PCs in the list.
recording;
Note: Moved files will be placed under d:\dsr-
P / PRE: A pre-alarm recording video\Image\Server(orIP)\Camera\Date
(immediately before motion was detected);
To backup or delete your selected file(s), click
R / REC: A manual / instant recording;
[Start] at the bottom of the screen. When
S / SCH: A scheduled recording. prompted to confirm, respond as desired (OK
or Cancel).
To select (or deselect) a file, click the Minimize: You can use the [Minimize] button to
associated camera name in the 1st column. hide the housekeeping window for lengthy file
management operations (such as when moving a
Tip: Select the camera name, not the check-box. large number of files through a slow network
connection). To restore the housekeeping screen,
Select All / Delete Original... click [House keeping] on the windows taskbar, and
(Bottom-Left Corner) then click the yellow broom symbol in the top-left
• Select All Files: Selects (or deselects) all corner of the screen.
files in the list; --------------------------------------------------
• Delete original file(s) after backup: If When finished, click [Cancel] to close the
selected (9), the files are effectively moved 'housekeeping' screen.
to the new location. If not selected, the files
are copied to the new location.

To view a file first (i.e., before backup or

deletion), select the file (click the camera
name), and click [PlayBack] (in the row of
buttons at the bottom).
Before backing up file(s), select the desired
target drive letter near the top-right corner of
the screen.

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10.6 Automatic Video File
Management (Self
Housekeeping)
You can set the NetVision Video Server and
remote stations to perform file management
tasks automatically on a recurring schedule.
Each scheduled task is saved as a ‘Plan’,
allowing different file management tasks to be
performed for different servers on different
days or times, etc.
Also See: 10.3 Introduction to Video File
Management (Filekeeping and Housekeeping)
10.4 Filekeeping (v2.3 SP2); 10.5 Housekeeping

Locator: At the Video Server PC (will

prompt for "Supervisor" login),
Select: (Windows task bar) Start, Settings,
Control Panel, DSR Configuration.
Desktop Link: There should also be a link to this on
your desktop called "NetVision Configuration".
Tips: If you cannot access the Windows task bar,
press Ctrl-Esc (or your 'Windows' key). To view the
names for items on the task bar, click a blank area on Top of the Screen
the bar, and then 'hover' your mouse pointer over each This area shows a list of defined ‘plans’
item.
(scheduled housekeeping tasks), and allows
Logon as a "Supervisor" when prompted. you to [Add] new ones, [Remove] existing
Then, double-click Utility in the list, followed ones, [Save] your changes, etc.
by Self-Housekeeping Plan Configuration. [Buttons] on the right: To set up a new
When the screen opens, make your desired ‘plan’, click [Add], type a suitable name, and
selection(s). click [OK]. To view settings for an existing
Remote Station: (Logged in at a remote one, select the ‘plan’ name in the list, and then
station), Select: The "Utility" button observe setting on the rest of the screen.
(tools symbol), Ö Self-Housekeeping [Edit] allows changing settings for a selected
Setup, Ö[Start Setup]. ‘plan’, while [Remove] will delete a selected
one from the list.
Attention: Always use the [Save] button to retain your
added ‘plans’ and related settings, since clicking [OK]
only closes the screen without saving anything.

Details
Action: The file management task to occur on
the scheduled days/times.
Suspend: This blocks this ‘plan’ from executing
without having to delete it. For temporary use.
Retain: Retains only the specified number of days of
files in the "DSR-video" folder, and deletes all older
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conjunction with manual file-management (NOT (List of drive letters): Select all drives to be
Self-Housekeeping). You must be sure to copy or affected by the specific housekeeping
move any alarm/video files that you wish to keep.
task/plan.
Details: 10.3 Introduction to Video File
Management (Filekeeping and Housekeeping) File Type
10.4 Filekeeping (v2.3 SP2); 10.5 Housekeeping (List of types of recording files): Select all
Backup: Copies older video files to the specified target types of recording files to be affected by the
location, while leaving them in the original "DSR-video" specific housekeeping task/plan.
folder.
(Bottom of the screen)
Move: Moves older video files to the specified target
location, while deleting them from the original "DSR-
Files To: Enter a target backup folder here, or
video" folder. click […] to browse to (and select) a desired
folder.
Synchronize Backup: Copies older video files that do
not already exist in the specified target location Generate Log Files: This causes the self-
(compared by date), while leaving them in the original housekeeping feature to record the scheduled
"DSR-video" folder. file management ‘plans’ that were executed on
Synchronize Move: Moves older video files that do each specific day.
not already exist in the specified target location Location and Filename: Self-Housekeeping logs can
(compared by date), while deleting them from the be found under: d:\dsr-video\Log\HK\yyyymmdd.txt
original "DSR-video" folder. --------------------------------------------------
( ) days of files: This determines the 'age' of When finished, click [OK], and then click
files that will not be affected by the scheduled [X] to close the list (upper-right corner).
housekeeping task/plan. (All older files in the
Attention: All new or changed self-housekeeping tasks
..\dsr-video\image folder will be copied (plans) take effect beginning the next day after the self-
and/or deleted at the scheduled time.) housekeeping settings are saved and the NetVision
Action Start: Use the up/down arrows to software is re-started.
select how often the scheduled task is to occur
(every day, once per week on a specific 10.6.1 Viewing the Self-Housekeeping
weekday, or once per month). Then, click Logs
within the minutes, hours, or seconds, and use
the up/down arrows to set the time of day for The execution of self-housekeeping tasks
the process to start. (plans) can be set to be recorded in a log file.
Note: Plans with the same start time will be executed in
This record is stored in a text file (one file per
alphabetical order. day).
Tip: For dedicated access to the hard drive, select a To view these files in your default text editor
time of day when recordings are unlikely to occur. (e.g., notepad), locate and open (double-click)
the indicated file.
Files From
Application: Use the up/down arrows to File Locator:
select a source application here. (“DSR” for d:\DSR-Video\Log\HK\yyyymmdd.txt
files on your local NetVision video server PC, ("d" represents the drive letter of the recording hard
“Remote” for files obtained from a remote drive.)
server, or “ATM” for files associated with the
optional ATM interface.)
Server Name: Use the up/down arrows to
select the originating server associated with
the files to be deleted or moved, etc.

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11 Tasks Performed at the Video Server Only

11.1 Video Server Users and 11.1.2 Additional Local Users (Local
Passwords User Manager)
Related Topics: 11.2 Remote Users and Permissions You can set up additional local users with their
(+ HTTP server port) own password if desired. You can also set
11.1.1 Video Server Passwords whether each new user will be logging in at the
"Super" level, or as an "Operator" (see the
Two login names and passwords are initially preceding table for permissions).
provided for logging into the Video Server: To set up local users and passwords, open the
Default Video Server User Local User Manager, and then refer to the
Names and Passwords descriptions that follow while making your
User name Password (Permissions) selections.
Super -- Access to everything; Locator: At the Video Server PC (will
PTZ priority 0 (highest).
prompt for "Supervisor" login),
Operator -- Everything except Select: (Windows task bar) Start, Settings,
configuration tasks Control Panel, DSR Configuration.
( [Utility] menu, and
Control Panel ÖDSR Desktop Link: There should also be a link to this on
Config.); Can be your desktop called "NetVision Configuration".
limited to specific
Tips: If you cannot access the Windows task bar,
cameras (see next
press Ctrl-Esc (or your 'Windows' key). To view the
heading); PTZ priority
names for items on the task bar, click a blank area on
1 (2nd highest)
the bar, and then 'hover' your mouse pointer over each
Notes: Supervisors can also shut down the NetVision item.
software. For operators, this is configurable. These
passwords do NOT pertain to remote stations.
Logon as a "Supervisor" when prompted.
Then, double-click Manager: Local User in
Locator: (Logged in at the Video Server as the list. When the screen appears, make your
a "Supervisor"), desired selection(s).
Select: [Utility], then [Option Setting].

Select Password , and then enter your

desired password (once under "Password",
and again under "Confirm"). Tip: This helps
to protect against saving an incorrectly typed
password.
When finished, click [OK], and then
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List of Users (Registered User Name) When finished, click [OK], and then click
This shows a list of the users that can log in [X] to close the list (upper-right corner).
locally, along with the login authority for each Attention: To recognize any DSR Configuration
one (Supervisor vs. Operator). changes made while the Video Server software is
running, you may need to restart the software.
[User Group] on the right
This helps to maintain PTZ access for remote
11.2 Remote Users and
users.
Group Name: Select "Supervisor" or Permissions (+ HTTP server port)
"Operator"; Remote access to Video Server services are
PTZ Server / Idle Time Limit (min.): This password-protected. Each server module can
causes any user of the selected type to be be set to allow access to:
logged out of the PTZ feature if they stop • A person logged in at a remote station using
actively using PTZ control for the duration any name and password (but they cannot be
entered here (1-9999 minutes, or 0 for "No left blank), or;
Timeout").
• Specific users/passwords and permissions
Tip: This helps to ensure PTZ control will be available as defined through the Remote Services
for remote users. If using this feature, be sure to set
this for both "Supervisor" and "Operator" (click [Apply] Manager.
after the first one, and [OK] when finished). Exception: Accessing video files through a shared
folder on a network is restricted only by network
Four Buttons near the Bottom access rights, and permissions set up when sharing
Except for "Add", these buttons pertain to the the folder.
user you have selected in the list.
To set up remote users and permissions, open
[Add]: Select this to create a new local user. the Remote Service Manager, and then refer
Enter the name and password (twice) when to the descriptions that follow while making
prompted, and click [Next]. You will be your selections.
advanced to [Properties] automatically to set
the login level as "Supervisor" or "Operator". Locator: At the Video Server PC (will
[Remove]: Allows deleting a previously-added prompt for "Supervisor" login),
local user. (Select the user, and click here. Select: (Windows task bar) Start, Settings,
When asked to confirm, click [OK]. Control Panel, DSR Configuration.
[Set Password]: This allows changing the Desktop Link: There should also be a link to this on
your desktop called "NetVision Configuration".
password for a local user. (Select the user,
and click here. Then, enter the new password Tips: If you cannot access the Windows task bar,
(twice) when prompted, and click [OK]. press Ctrl-Esc (or your 'Windows' key). To view the
names for items on the task bar, click a blank area on
[Properties]: This allows setting permissions the bar, and then 'hover' your mouse pointer over each
for a previously-added local user (i.e., not the item.
default users). (Select the user in the list, click
Logon as a "Supervisor" when prompted.
here, and then make your selections.)
Then, double-click Manager: Remote Service
Logon As: Allows setting the local user as an in the list. When the screen appears, make
‘Operator’ or ‘Supervisor’ (details previous/above).
your desired selection(s).
Camera Mask and Grid with Camera Numbers: This
allows limiting the cameras that an ‘Operator’ will be
able to view/control. Select “Camera Mask” (9), and
then select the desired cameras.
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 [Properties]: Select this to set up permissions
for a remote user. (Select the user in the list,
click here, and then make your selections).

Top of the Screen

This window shows a list of remote users that
have been set up.
 Video Server  (+ playback)
Buttons in the Middle of the This allows setting the selected user's ability to
Screen view cameras and play any associated videos
[Add]: Select this to create a new remote remotely. You can also limit the maximum
user. Enter the name and password (twice) duration for viewing sessions, and limit them to
when prompted, and click [Next]. You will be specific cameras if desired.
advanced to [Properties] automatically (to Related Topics:
follow / below). 7 Playing or Downloading Video Recordings
8 Viewing Live Cameras
[Remove]: To delete a remote user, select the 28.1 The Video Playback Feature (Micro DVR)
user in the list, and click [Remove]. When WebView: The ‘WebView’ feature also requires access
asked to confirm, click [OK]. to the video server. Related: 29 Viewing Cameras
[Set Password]: Select this to change the through a Web Browser
password for a remote user. (Enter the new  Audio Server 
password (twice) when prompted, and click This allows setting the selected user's ability to
[OK]. remotely monitor audio, and set an optional
time-limit for sessions.
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This allows setting the selected user's ability to
use the 'chat' feature to communicate with an Input DSR HTTP Server Port: This sets the
operator at this Video Server. port to be used by NetVision's built-in HTTP
Related Topic:
server. Ensure this is set as 80 (not 8080).
6.5 Chatting On-line with a Video Server Exception: If you need to continue running another
HTTP service (such as Microsoft IIS) for some other
 PTZ Control Server  purpose on this Video Server, ensure the two services
This allows setting the selected user's ability to are not using the same port).
remotely control a PTZ camera (pan / tilt / Notice: If this is NOT set to 80, everywhere someone
zoom). You can also limit the maximum needs to enter an IP address to access this unit, they
duration for viewing sessions, and limit them to will need to append the IP address with a colon and this
specific cameras if desired. The priority-level port number (e.g., xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:8080). If this
applies to you, ensure your remote users are aware
setting (required) determines who 'wins' if of this!
multiple remote users try to control the same --------------------------------------------------
PTZ camera at the same time.
When finished, click [OK], and then click
Note: The assigned PTZ priority must be different
[X] to close the list (upper-right corner).
for each remote user (priority 0 is highest; remote
users can be 2 - 99). Note: An operator at the Attention: To recognize any DSR Configuration
Video Server has the highest PTZ priority of all. changes made while the Video Server software is
Related Topics: running, you may need to restart the software.
8.3 Changing a Camera's View (Pan/Tilt/Zoom);
16.3 Pan/Tilt/Zoom Activation and Set Up

 Webcam Server 
This allows using the WebCam feature to view
camera images through a web browser.
Related: 29 Viewing Cameras through a Web Browser

11.3 Viewing a List of Motion-

Remote Service Permission (Lower-
middle portion of the Screen ) Detection Alarms
Allow everyone...: Select the features (server A Video Server can be set to record
modules) that are not to be restricted to automatically when motion is detected during
specific remote users. scheduled times for each camera. A log of all
such alarm-triggered recordings is stored in a
text file (one file per day).
Tip: Video / signal lost conditions are recorded
here as well.
To view the file in your default text editor (e.g.,
notepad), locate and open (double-click) the
indicated file.

File Locator:
d:\DSR-Video\Log\Alarm\yyyymmdd.txt
("d" represents the drive letter of the recording hard
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11.4 Backing Up or Restoring Configuration Settings
CD/DVDs and Portable Drives: You can also backup [Restore]: Select this to copy configuration
files onto disks that have already been formatted (using settings from a previous backup location.
typical disk-burning software). Similarly, portable drives
can be used as long as they are available to the PC Attention: Ensure the NetVision software is
before you select [Backup/Restore]. shut down before doing a restoral.
You can backup your Video Server settings to Steps:
protect against data loss (or operator error). 1) Browse/select the specific location, and select your
desired backup file.
Attention: This should be done on a regular basis
to help protect against loss of data. This should 2) Click [Open], and respond to any prompts that
also be done before re-installing the NetVision appear.
software. --------------------------------------------------
Attention: Ensure the NetVision software is shut
down before doing a restoral. When finished, click [Cancel] to close the
backup/restore menu, and then click [X] to
Locator: At the Video Server PC (will close the list (upper-right corner).
prompt for "Supervisor" login),
Select: (Windows task bar) Start, Settings,
Control Panel, DSR Configuration.
Desktop Link: There should also be a link to this on
your desktop called "NetVision Configuration".
Tips: If you cannot access the Windows task bar,
press Ctrl-Esc (or your 'Windows' key). To view the
11.5 Viewing Changes Made
names for items on the task bar, click a blank area on
the bar, and then 'hover' your mouse pointer over each
item.
through the "Utility" Menu
All changes made through the "Utility" button
Logon as a "Supervisor" when prompted, and on the Video Server desktop can be logged in
double-click Utility in the list. Then, click a text file.
[Backup/Restore]. When the screen appears, Note: This feature can be turned on and off.
make your desired selection(s).
-------------------------------------------------- Related Topics: 14.2 Miscellaneous Settings
[Backup]: Select this to copy selected To view the file in your default text editor (e.g.,
configuration settings to a desired location. notepad), locate and open (double-click) the
Steps: indicated file.
1) Ensure your desired configuration items are
selected to be backed up on the left. (By default, Location and Filename:
everything is selected.) d:\DSR-Video\Log\Trail\Trail.txt
2) Click the [Backup] button.
("d" represents the drive letter of the recording hard
3) Browse/select a desired location, and enter a drive.)
suitable filename.
4) Click [Save]. Format and Example:
Date Time User Menu / Item
Attention: Your PC hard drive should also be yyyymmdd hhmmss xxxxx xxxx: xxxxxxx
backed up on a regular basis--to protect 20010930 235959 Super Option: Password
against inevitable hard-drive failure. This can
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11.6 Viewing Remote User Remote Viewing Sessions: To view remote
users that are presently viewing live cameras,
Sessions click the DSR Task Manager icon on the
Remote connections to a number of the taskbar. Then, select "Video Server" in the list.
server modules can be viewed at the Video Tip: The top half of the screen shows active
Server. connections, and the bottom half shows a list of
previous connections. When finished, click the [X]
In some cases, you can terminate a in the top-right corner.
remote user's connection if necessary. If you need to disconnect a remote user, select the
user, and click [Terminate].
Locator: NetVision running on the Video
Server (logged in to NetVision or not), Remote Audio Monitoring Sessions: To
Windows task bar in view. view remote users that are presently
Tips: If you cannot access the Windows task bar, monitoring audio from the Video Server, select
press Ctrl-Esc (or your 'Windows' key). To view the the DSR Task Manager icon on the taskbar.
names for items on the task bar, click a blank area on Then, right-click "Audio Server", and select
the bar, and then 'hover' your mouse pointer over each
item.
Restore.
-------------------------------------------------- Tip: Audio monitoring sessions will be listed in the
PTZ Sessions: To view remote users who are window. When finished, click the [X] in the top-right
corner.
presently controlling PTZ cameras, select the
DSR Task Manager icon on the taskbar. If you need to disconnect a remote user, select the
user, and click [Terminate].
Then, right-click "PTZ Server", and select
Restore. When finished, click [Close]. If you need
to disconnect a remote user, select the user, Related Topics:
and click [Disconnect]. 4.3 DSR Task Manager (Video Server)
6.5 Chatting On-line with a Video Server
Chat Sessions: To view remote users that 11.2 Remote Users and Permissions
are presently connected to the chat server, (includes PTZ priority +HTTP Server Port)
select the DSR Task Manager icon on the
taskbar. Then, right-click "Chat Server", and
select Restore. When finished, click the [X] in
the top-right corner. If you need to disconnect
a remote user, select the user, and click
[Terminate].
To Use the Chat Feature: (see "Related Topics").

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Configuration

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12 Configuration Introduction
Video Server: Most system configuration is
done at the specific Video Server. All desired
features must be enabled and set up. (Browse
forward through the topics that follow, or look
for "Configuration" in the "Contents" to see
which topics are of interest.) Also, be sure to
disable any camera numbers that are not
being used. Related Topics: 16.1 Set up Cameras
and Titles

Remote stations: A few items are

configurable at a remote station, including:
• Basic Set-up (reconnect options, and video
compression/file type);
• Alarm Alert Receiver Setup;
• Station List (Identifying the Video Servers)
Related Topics: See the topics that follow.

For any Windows and network set-up

requirements, refer to: Related Topics:
21 Network and Connectivity Issues.

Remote Configuration: Many configuration

tasks can be done by an authorized remote
user with only web-browser software (must
have access to the internet, or to the Video
Server through a network--via IP).
Related Topics: 23 Remote Configuration
--------------------------------------------------

Tip: If you prefer to look up Video Server

configuration topics by screen/location
instead of by feature:
• On-Line Help: Look for "Screen
Reference (Video Server)" under
"Reference Topics" in the topic outline;
• User's Guide: Look for "Utility", and
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• Jpeg: Frame by frame compression (Mjpeg);
13.1 Remote Stations: • DivX 3.11: Produces smaller, high quality AVI
Basic Set-up recordings.
Note: Mpeg4 and Indeo5 are supported directly.
A few items can be configured for
For other file types, the applicable CODEC must
remote stations.
have been installed separately.
Locator: (Logged in at a remote station),
Select: The "Utility" button at the bottom of
the screen (tools symbol). Status Display 
• Status Display on Online View Window:
This allows setting whether or not
Auto Reconnect  connection status information will appear in
camera windows (e.g., during connection
These settings pertain to the remote station's delays or problems).
behaviour when it is unable to connect (or
loses its connection) with a Video Server. Tip: Connection status details also appear in a
list near the bottom-right corner of the remote
• Reconnect Attempts: This is the number station desktop.
of times that the remote station will try to
reconnect with Video Servers.
Select Drive for Recording (V2.3 SP2)
• Time Between Attempts: This determines
Select the drive that you want to use for
how long the remote station will wait
recording.
between connection attempts.
Note: Recordings done at a Remote Station are
stored under: "d:\dsr-video\Image\
Video Loss Interrupt Property  Server\Camera\date\". where "d" is the drive letter
that you select here.
• Time Between Attempts (seconds): If the
remote station loses its connection/image
from a specific camera, it will continue to try Self-Housekeeping Setup (V2.3 SP2)
to refresh the connection for as long as it is • [Start Setup]: This opens a screen to set
connected with the specific Video Server. up Self-Housekeeping parameters.
This setting determines how long the remote Tip: This feature is covered in the maintenance
station will wait between camera-refresh section.
attempts. Related Topic: 10.6 Automatic Video File
Management (Self Housekeeping)

Select Codec 
This selection determines the type of
compression and file format for remote video
recordings. --------------------------------------------------
• Mpeg4: Produces MPEG video recordings When finished, click the [X] in the upper-right
(smaller file size, lower quality). corner to close the form.
• Indeo5: Produces AVI video recordings (better Related Topics:
quality, larger file size); 12 Configuration Introduction
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13.2 Setting Up the Alarm
Alert Receiver
Notice: This task pertains only to a remote station that
is identified through the alarm alert sender at a Video
Server.
The alarm alert feature includes a number of
configurable options--including having the
camera auto-display, and/or having recording
start automatically when an alarm alert is
received.
Notice: The Alarm Alert feature must also be enabled Note: Starting with v2.3 SP2, the image size,
and set up at the specific Video Server(s). number of frames, and frame interval are set at the
server (alarm alert caller).
Related Topics: 15.1 Enable/Disable Alarm Alerts or
E-Mail; 15.2 Set Up the Alarm Alert Caller
Play WAV file
To set up the alarm alert receiver, you must Play following WAV file when alarm: Select
first activate this software module: this if you wish to have a sound played each
time an alarm alert is received from a Video
Start your remote software, and log Server;
in as usual. Then, click the Alarm
Alert icon (head/portrait) at the [Select WAV File]: Click this to allow
bottom of the screen once. selecting a sound file (.WAV);
TechTip: The Alarm Alert Receiver can also be run on Tip: Sounds can typically be found under
its own: "C:\Windows\Media".
Startup: Run Alarm Receiver.exe in the folder for your [Test Sound]: Click this to hear your selected
Netvision software (under C:\Program Files\Digital sound file;
Surveillance Recorder\...).
Audio Monitor: If you are also using the audio monitor
Shutdown: Right-click the Alarm Alert Receiver symbol
feature at the same time, the sound selected at the
(head/portrait) on the right-hand side of the Windows
Video Server will played at the remote station as well.
task bar, and select Exit.
Recording Custom Sounds: On a PC equipped with
-------------------------------------------------- a microphone and sound card (or equivalent), open the
Locator: Look for the face symbol (alarm Windows [Start] menu, select [Run], type "sndrec32",
alert) near the right-hand end of the and click [OK]. Then, refer to the on-line help for the
sound recorder (press F1, or use the Help menu).
Windows task bar, right-click it, and select
Setup. Auto Online View
Start online view when alarm starts: This
Refer to the descriptions that follow while has the associated camera displayed in a
working in this screen. separate window automatically whenever an
To Exit from this Screen: Click [Cancel] at the alarm alert is received;
bottom, or [X] in the upper-right corner. Tip: This uses the small remote module's camera
viewer. You will be asked to log in the first time this
feature is triggered. Note: When this viewer is closed,
you'll be asked if you want to "Clean up all Passwords".
Be sure to select "No" if you don't want to have to log in
the next time.
Start recording when alarm starts: This has
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automatically whenever an alarm alert is
received;
Recording time (seconds): This sets the
duration for automatic alarm-alert recordings;
Close window after recording: Select this if
you want the camera window to close
automatically at the end of the recording time.
--------------------------------------------------
Alarm Image Loop
This causes the first 5-10 frames from the
associated camera to be included in a separate
window whenever an alarm alert is received. Connection Name: Enter a suitable name for
Three image sizes are provided for each camera the Video Server.
type. IP Address: Obtain this from someone at the
Alarm image loop enable: This enables the specific Video Server (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx).
"image loop" feature; Connection Bandwidth: This sets the video
Close window after: This allows having the quality and frame rate as suitable for your
window close automatically after 1 - 9999 connection speed (i.e., associated with a dial up
minutes (0 = never). The window can also be modem, cable/DSL link, or a network connection).
closed manually before this time expires. Maximum Image Quality: Camera images are
transmitted based on the recording mode at the
Related Topics:
NetVision™ Video Server (if presently being recorded
12 Configuration Introduction
there), or per the present/last displayed image size for
13 Remote Station Configuration
any camera on the same capture board displayed at the
15.1 Enable/Disable Alarm Alerts or E-Mail
Video Server.
15.2 Set Up the Alarm Alert Caller
(•) Customize: This opens another screen for
manually setting bandwidth parameters:
13.3 Station List Quality: Sets the relative amount of video detail to be
(Identifying the included in non-key frames; Data Rate: This sets the
maximum video data transmission rate to be used by
Video Servers) the connections with this specific NetVision video
Before you can view cameras remotely, you server; Frame Rate: This sets the maximum number of
frames per second for the transmitted video images;
must identify the associated Video Servers to Keyframe every (x) seconds: This determines how
the remote station software. often a complete frame is sent compared to only
changes from the previous frame. Lower values
Locator: (Logged in at a remote station), provide better image quality and require more
Select: [Station List] near the top-right bandwidth
corner of your screen.
[OK]: Select this to complete the operation.
Then, click [Add], and make your selections in [Cancel]: Click this to abort.
the next screen: Tip: You can change settings later by selecting
Attention: When finished entering information, click [Modify] in the station-list screen (or delete a Video
[OK] (do NOT press Enter). Server via [Remove] ).
------------------------------
When finished, click [Exit] to close the Video
Server screen.
Related Topics:
12 Configuration Introduction
13 Remote Station Configuration

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14 General Video Server Date/Time Display: 12-hour (with AM/PM)
versus 24-hour time display.
Settings --------------------------------------------------
When finished, click [OK], and then
14.1 Startup / Logoff Options [Close] the utility menu.
A number of start-up/logoff options are
available at Video Server PCs. 14.2 Miscellaneous Settings
TechTip: These settings do not affect features to A number of miscellaneous settings are
be available at remote surveillance stations. provided.
Locator: (Logged in at the Video Server as Locator: At the Video Server PC (will
a "Supervisor"), prompt for "Supervisor" login),
Select: [Utility], then [Option Setting]. Select: (Windows task bar) Start, Settings,
Control Panel, DSR Configuration.
Select Operation Setting , and then make Desktop Link: There should also be a link to this on
your desired selections: your desktop called "NetVision Configuration".
--------------------------------------------------
On Next Startup: Tips: If you cannot access the Windows task bar,
press Ctrl-Esc (or your 'Windows' key). To view the
• Status Restore: Select this if you want names for items on the task bar, click a blank area on
viewing / recording mode selections to be the bar, and then 'hover' your mouse pointer over each
retained for use during the next login. item.
(This also applies to the “At Logoff”
Logon as a "Supervisor" when prompted.
selections, to follow/below).
Then, double-click Optional Features Setup
• Auto Login: Select this if you want to skip in the list. When the screen appears, select
having to logon when the Video Server Misc. , and then make your desired
software is started (and select to be logged selection(s).
in as "Operator" or "Super"). --------------------------------------------------
Caution: This bypasses password protection for Allow minimization of the main window:
the Video Server software. Auto-logon as "Super" This enables (or disables) the right-click menu
gives full access for anyone with authority to use the for the NetVision desktop.
PC (as per Windows 2000/XP permissions). When enabled, you will be able to right-click a blank
BIOS and Windows Setup: Video Servers are portion of the NetVision desktop to Minimize the
typically pre-set at the factory to automatically NetVision program, or view the Help.
restart after a power failure.
Enable Audit Trail Log: This enables (or
At Logoff: Select the items that you wish to disables) the logging of changes made through
remain in effect at the Video Server when the the [Utility] button.
operator logs off (video display, manual Related Topic: 11.5 Viewing Changes Made through
recording, PTZ control). the "Utility" Menu
TechTip: If you need to disable remote viewing
through a dial-up connection, disconnect or disable
Enable DSR Http Server Log: This enables
the modem. (or disables) the HTTP server log.
Tip: This is typically used internally for diagnostic
Allow Operator to Exit: Select this to allow purposes only.
persons logged in as "Operator" to be able to
shut down the software. (Otherwise, the [Exit] Enable Frame Rate Optimization for Display
button is available only when logged on as a (V3): This causes the displayed images of
"Supervisor".) cameras that are presently being recorded to
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selected, the displayed images will be limited 14.3 Setting Video Playback
to the same quality and frame rate as the
recording (if different).
Sessions to be Logged
Enable Recording Indicator (V3): This You can optionally have remote playback
causes a small indicator to appear in the sessions logged at each Video Server.
corner of displayed camera images whenever Locator: (Video Server running, Windows
they are being recorded. 'Task Bar' in view).
Enable TV Mux: This enables (or disables) Double-click DSR Playback Server on the
the TV-out feature (Spot Monitor). Video Server task bar.
Related Topics: Tips: If you cannot access the Windows task bar,
8.4 Monitoring Cameras via TV (Spot Monitor) press Ctrl-Esc (or your 'Windows' key). To view the
-------------------------------------------------- names for items on the task bar, click a blank area on
the bar, and then 'hover' your mouse pointer over each
When finished, click [OK], and then click item.
[X] to close the list (upper-right corner).
Attention: To recognize any DSR Configuration
When the screen appears, make your desired
changes made while the Video Server software is selection(s).
running, you may need to restart the software. --------------------------------------------------
Record to Log File: Select this to have user
video playback sessions recorded in a log file.
Filename and Location:
d:\dsr-video\Log\PlaybackServer\yyyymmdd.txt
--------------------------------------------------
When finished, click [Close].

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15 Alarm / Reporting Settings
External Inputs/Sensors: For details on setting up Alarm Alert , and then make your desired
external sensors, refer to: selection(s).
18.3 External Sensors and Recording Duration.

15.1 Enable/Disable
Alarm Alerts or E-Mail
The alarm alert feature lets a remote
surveillance station know any time an alarm
occurs (external sensor tripped, video motion
sense, and/or video signal lost).
A recording of the scene will also be available
at the Video Server PC.
This feature operates through an IP
connection, and can also alert persons via
email (with or without a 'snapshot' of the first
frame of the alarm-triggered recording).
TechTip: This feature must also be set up through
the Alarm Alert Caller module on the taskbar, and
the Video Server must be able to communicate with
the remote station (via IP). As well, the Alarm Alert
feature can be customized as desired at the remote
stations (see "Related Topics").
Alarm Alert
Note: This feature works only in conjunction with
Enable Alarm Alert: Select this to activate
alarm-based recording (motion-detection and/or via
an external input for each camera). the alarm alert (and/or Alarm Email) feature.
Related Topic: Enable Alarm Email: This turns the alarm-
18 Scheduled and/or Alarm-Triggered Recording email feature on (or off).
Sender Information
Locator: At the Video Server PC (will Name: This shows the name (or IP address)
prompt for "Supervisor" login), of the Netvision Video Server PC;
Select: (Windows task bar) Start, Settings,
From: This is the outgoing email address;
Control Panel, DSR Configuration.
Desktop Link: There should also be a link to this on Server Information
your desktop called "NetVision Configuration". SMTP Server: This is the name of your
outgoing SMTP email server. (Get this from
Tips: If you cannot access the Windows task bar,
your network administrator or email service
press Ctrl-Esc (or your 'Windows' key). To view the
names for items on the task bar, click a blank area on provider.)
the bar, and then 'hover' your mouse pointer over each My server requires authentication: Select
item. this, and enter an account name (outgoing
Logon as a "Supervisor" when prompted. email address) and password if required for
Then, double-click Optional Features Setup your outgoing email;
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Dial-up E-Mail Connection: This is handled through
your e-mail settings (nothing else needs to be set in
Netvision).
Note: Web-page-based e-mail services are NOT
supported at the Video Server.
Alarm Message
To and Cc: These are the email addresses of
the person(s) who are to receive the email
alerts from this Video Server (e.g.,
[email protected]).
For Multiple "To" or "Cc" Recipients: Use a
semicolon (;) or comma (,) between the addresses (with
NO spaces).

Enable snapshot attachment: Select this to

have a 'snapshot' of the first frame of the
alarm-triggered recording included in the e-
mail. To set the size of the snapshot, click the
[T].
--------------------------------------------------
When finished, click [OK], and then click
[X] to close the list (upper-right corner).
Attention: To recognize any DSR Configuration
changes made while the Video Server software is
running, you may need to restart the software.

Testing Your Settings: To send a sample

email, right-click the Alarm Email Sender on
the Windows Taskbar, and select Test.
Related Topics:
6.2 Responding to Alarm Alerts (Remote Station)
11.2 Remote Users and Permissions
(+ HTTP Server Port);
13.2 Setting up the Alarm Alert Receiver
(Remote Station)
15.2 Set Up the Alarm Alert Caller
18 Scheduled and/or Alarm-Triggered Recording
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15.2 Set Up the
Alarm Alert Caller
The alarm alert feature lets a remote
surveillance station know any time an alarm
occurs (external sensor tripped, video motion
sense, and/or video signal lost).
A recording of the scene will also be available
at the Video Server PC.
This feature can be set regarding:
• The cameras to be monitored for this
(v2.3 SP2);
• The number of 'pre-alarm' frames to
keep/show (v2.3 SP2);
• The type of connection;
• The type of events to trigger alarm alerts; 15.2.1 Left Side of the Screen
• An optional sound (WAV file) to include.
Alarm Alert Receiver Name / IP: This is the
• Image size and other video parameters
name or IP address of the remote station PC
(v2.3 SP2).
which is to receive the alarm alerts.
TechTip: The "Alarm Alert" feature must also be
enabled, and the Video Server must be able to To obtain the Remote station's IP address: Have
communicate with the remote station (via IP). (see someone go to THAT computer, open a DOS /
"Related Topics"). Command window, type ipconfig, and press
Enter. (To close the window, type exit, and press
Locator: (Video Server running, Windows Enter). Note: For this feature, the remote station
'Task Bar' in view). must have a fixed/static IP address.
Locate and select the DSR Task Manager Connection Mode: Select LAN if the Video
icon on the taskbar. Then, right-click "Alarm Server and remote station are on the same
Caller", and select Setup. network (LAN/WAN), or to have "alarm alerts"
Tips: If you cannot access the Windows sent through a permanent internet connection.
task bar, press Ctrl-Esc (or your 'Windows' Select Dial-up if the Video Server will have to
key). To view the names for items on the initiate a dial-up networking connection.
task bar, click a blank area on the bar, and Primary Connection: For a dial-up
then 'hover' your mouse pointer over each connection. Type the exact name of the MS
item. Windows ‘dial-up connection’ to be used by the
When the screen appears, make your desired Alarm Alert Caller. This must either be set up
selection(s). previously, or type the name here, and then
ensure an MS Windows dial-up connection is
set up using the same name.
Tip: To check the spelling for existing dial-up
connections, click [Dial-up Connections Setting] (to
follow / below).
Backup Connection: (Optional). For a dial-
up connection. Type the exact name of a
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connection cannot be made via the “Primary - Number of Frames: This is the number of
Connection”. frames to be displayed (2 - 10) starting when the
Note: If the “Primary Connection” is misspelled, and alarm occurred;
the “Backup Connection” is either blank or misspelled, - Number of Pre-Alarm Frames: This is the
the Alarm Alert Caller will try to use the first connection
number of frames to be displayed (1 - 5) from
it finds under “Control Panel, ÖNetwork Connections”
using an alphabetical sort. just before the alarm occurred;
Note: This requires "pre-alarm recording" to be
[Dial-up Connections Setting]: Opens an
enabled (since the 'pre-alarm' frames are taken
MS Windows screen that allows you to test or from those files).
check the name/spelling of dial-up networking
File Location: When an alarm-alert occurs, the
connection(s) that were set up previously, or images are stored under: "d:\Dsr-Video\Dsr-
set up a new one (via [Settings], Ö[Add] ). Webroot\ CameraJpegImage\Camera", where "d" is
(See "Related Topics", to follow / below). the drive that contains the operating system
--------------------------
(typically "C:").
Notification on Event: Select the type of
alarm-alerts to be sent to the remote station Attention: Do NOT set this to 0 (zero). To disable
this feature, ensure "pre-alarm recording" is NOT
(external alarm / sensor, video motion enabled.
detection, and/or video lost/recovery).
Related Topic:
Play Following WAV File when Alarm: This 18.4 Setting up Pre-Alarm Recording
sets a custom sound to play at the Video
- Frame interval: This sets the duration
Server each time an alarm-alert is sent. Click
between frames when captured (500 - 5000
[Select WAV File], locate and select the file ms; i.e., ½ to 5 seconds).
(typically under C:\Windows\Media), and click Tip: The frames are also displayed at a similar speed.
[OK]. To listen to your selection, click [Test
Sound]. 15.2.3 Bottom of this Screen
Remote Audio: If the remote station is also
monitoring audio from this Video Server, the sound - [OK]: This saves your settings and closes this
(WAV file) selected above will play at the remote screen.
station as well. - [Cancel]: Click this to abort your entries,
Related Topics: 16.7 Remote Audio Monitoring
leaving this screen in its previous state.
Recording Custom Sounds: On a PC equipped
with a microphone and sound card (or equivalent), - [Apply]: This applies and saves your settings
open the Windows [Start] menu, select [Run], type without closing this screen.
"sndrec32", and click [OK]. Then, refer to the on- --------------------------------------------------
line help for the sound recorder (press F1, or use When finished, click [OK].
the Help menu).

15.2.2 Right Side of the Screen

Notification on Camera Related Topics:
6.2 Responding to Alarm Alerts (Remote Station)
- The cameras selected here (9) will be 13.2 Setting up the Alarm Alert Receiver
monitored for the Alarm Alert feature. De-select 15.1 Enable/Disable Alarm Alerts or E-Mail;
any that you do NOT want to be monitored for (Remote Station);
alarm alerts. 18 Scheduled and/or Alarm-Triggered Recording
21 Network and Connectivity Issues (includes Dial-Up)
Alarm Image Loop Setup (for PAL vs. NTSC)
- This sets the size for Alarm Alert video clips.
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 - Enable Auto Alarm Display: This turns this
15.3 Auto Alarm Display feature on [9] and off [ ].
(v2.3 SP2) Display for Alarm Type
This feature causes cameras to be displayed - External Alarm: Select this if you want an
automatically on the Video Server desktop external alarm at the selected cameras to trigger
whenever an external alarm is triggered, or this feature.
motion is detected at selected cameras. Also See: 25.3 Wiring Reference
Note: This feature works only in conjunction with - Motion: Select this if you want motion-detection
alarm-based recording (motion-detection and/or via at the selected cameras to trigger this feature.
an external input for each camera).
Also See:
Related Topic: 11.3 Viewing a List of Motion-Detection Alarms
18 Scheduled and/or Alarm-Triggered Recording 18.5 Setting up Video Motion-Detection
Display for Camera
Locator: At the Video Server PC (will - (check-box for each camera): Select each of
prompt for "Supervisor" login), the cameras that you want to be monitored for
Select: Windows Control Panel, this feature.
ÖDSR Configuration, ÖAlarm Auto
- Suspend Sequencing When Alarm: This
Display. stops on-screen sequencing while alarm-
triggered cameras are being displayed to ensure
they remain on-screen until the alarm recording
ends.
Tip: If multiple cameras are triggered, they will
appear on-screen in the order they were triggered.
------------------------
- [OK]: Click this to save your settings.
- [Cancel]: Click this to abort your entries,
leaving this screen in its previous state.
Attention: To recognize any changes made in DSR
Configuration while the NetVision Video Server
software is running, you may need to restart the
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15.4 Set Up Alarm Overlays
(v2.3 SP2)
ATM Interface Option: Subtitles should NOT be
used with the ATM Interface option as they may
interfere with ATM overlays.
Related Topic: 27 Using the ATM Interface Option

15.4.1 About Alarm Overlays

You can define special alarm-overlay subtitles
to appear on camera images whenever an
alarm is triggered externally (hardwired inputs),
or when motion is detected at each selected
camera.
Tip: Alarm overlay text will alternate with regular
subtitles (of the same subtitle number) until the
overlay expires. These can also be cleared by
pressing Ctrl-Alt-Spacebar to return to the regular
subtitles.
Also See: 16.1.3 [Subtitle Setter] (Custom Titles
for Cameras)
Note: This feature works only in conjunction with
alarm-based recording (motion-detection and/or via
an external input for each camera).
Related Topics:
18 Scheduled and/or Alarm-Triggered Recording Alarm Overlay Enable for Camera
- (check-box for each camera): Select each of
the cameras that you want to be monitored for
Locator: At the Video Server PC (will
this feature.
prompt for "Supervisor" login),
Select: Windows Control Panel, - [Select All]: Click this to select all cameras [9].
ÖDSR Configuration, ÖAlarm Overlay - [Clear All]: Click this to deselect all cameras
Setup. [ ].
Alarm Overlay Setup
- Camera, and "Use Subtitle": This determines
which camera and subtitle number that the rest
of the settings on this screen will affect. (Select
each camera in turn, and then set (or view) the
various parameters for each one.)
Tip: Alarm overlay text will alternate with other
subtitles (of the same subtitle number) until the
overlay expires (as per "Post Alarm Display" setting,
to follow). These can also be cleared by pressing
Ctrl-Alt-Spacebar to return to the regular subtitles.
Also See: 16.1.3 [Subtitle Setter] (Custom Titles
for Cameras)
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- [Font]: Allows selecting a specific font - [OK]: This saves your settings and closes this
(typeface) plus size, colour, etc. for the present screen.
alarm overlay (per the selected camera and - [Cancel]: Click this to abort your entries,
subtitle number). leaving this screen in its previous state.
- [Border]: This allows adding a border to the - [Apply]: This applies and saves your settings
present alarm overlay (per the selected camera without closing this screen.
and subtitle number).
Attention: To recognize any changes made in DSR
- External Alarm Text: The checkbox on the left Configuration while the NetVision Video Server
enables an alarm overlay for this camera when software is running, you may need to restart the
triggered by its external alarm input. Enter your software.
desired overlay text on the right.
Also See: 25.3 Wiring Reference
- Motion Alarm Text: The checkbox on the left
enables an alarm overlay when motion is
detected at this camera. Enter your desired
overlay text on the right.
Also See:
11.3 Viewing a List of Motion-Detection Alarms
18.5 Setting up Video Motion-Detection
- Position: This allows setting where the title will
appear on the camera-image:
Horizontal: This allows setting the left-to-right starting
position for the title.
Vertical: This allows setting the top-to-bottom
position for the title.
Tip: For an absolute position, select Custom for
the vertical and/or horizontal, and then enter a
specific value in the area(s) provided (in pixels,
relative to your screen resolution). These numeric
fields are ignored otherwise.
- Post Alarm Display: This sets how long the
alarm overlay subtitle will remain on-screen after
the alarm condition stops (motion detection or
external alarm).
Range: 1 - 999,999,999 seconds. 0 = Remains in
effect until cleared via Ctrl-Alt-Spacebar. You will
be 'returned' to the regular subtitles.
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16.1 Set up Cameras and Titles 16.1.3 [Subtitle Setter]
You can set the name to be associated with (Custom Titles for Cameras)
each camera. Cameras that are physically ATM Interface Option: Subtitles should NOT be
connected to a Video Server also need to be used with the ATM Interface option as they may
activated, and all other camera numbers interfere with ATM overlays.
MUST be de-activated. Related Topic: 27 Using the ATM Interface Option

Locator: (Logged in at the Video Server as Each camera can have up to 3 custom titles
a "Supervisor"), associated with it. These titles can be
Select: [Utility], then [Camera Setting]. positioned anywhere in the camera-view, and
are visible at the Video Server and remote
When the screen appears, make your desired stations.
selection(s).
--------------------------------------------------
16.1.1 (List of Cameras)
Cam ID: This is each camera number/ID
pertaining to the physical connections to the
Video Server (see "Related Topics").
Camera Title: Enter a suitable description for
the camera location/view.
Active: Select this (only) for each camera
that is connected to your Video Server.
Tip: Be sure to de-select all cameras that are not
present.

16.1.2 [Video Control]

This allows controlling the brightness, and
colour balance for each camera to adjust for
different lighting conditions, etc. The
selections include Camera, Brightness,
Contrast, Saturation U, Saturation V, and Enable Subtitle Retain
Hue. Check to Enable Subtitle Retain: Select this
[Default]: This returns to the default colour parameters
to have the titles retained whenever the
for the selected camera. NetVision software (and/or Video Server) is
restarted.
Subtitle Setup
1st Field (Title Text): Select a camera and
subtitle number, and then enter the text for
your camera title here;
[Font]: This allows selecting different styles of
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[Border]: This allows selecting a border for 16.2 Cameras to Appear in
the title if desired;
Sequential Viewing
Camera: Select the camera number here
You can select the cameras for sequential
(1 - 16).
viewing, and set the duration that cameras will
Subtitle: Select the subtitle number for the be displayed.
selected camera (1 - 3):
Locator: (Logged in at the Video Server as
Position: This allows setting where the title
a "Supervisor"),
will appear on the camera-image:
Select: [Utility], then [Option Setting].
Horizontal: This allows setting the left-to-right starting
position for the title.
Select Sequence Setting , and then make
Vertical: This allows setting the top-to-bottom position your desired selections:
for the title. --------------------------------------------------
Tip: For an absolute position, select Custom for the Dwell Time: The duration that each camera
vertical and/or horizontal, and then enter a specific will be displayed during sequential viewing.
value in the area(s) provided (in pixels, relative to your Sequencing (Cam ID): Select the cameras to
screen resolution).
be included for sequential viewing.
Alarm Overlay (v2.3 SP2): Special camera subtitles --------------------------------------------------
can be set up to appear for individual cameras When finished, click [OK], and then
when motion is detected, or an external alarm
occurs.
[Close] the utility menu.
Related Topic: Related Topics:
15.4 Set Up Alarm Overlays (v2.3 SP2) 25.2 Camera and PTZ Reference
-------------------------------------------------- 16.1 Set up Cameras and Titles
When finished, click [OK] as needed, and
then [Close] the utility menu.

PTZ Cameras: These must also be set up through

"DSR Configuration" (in the Windows Control
Panel). (see "Related Topics").
IP Cameras and Network Video Servers (NVS):
This support and related set up is covered
separately. (see "Related Topics").
Related Topics:
16.3 Pan/Tilt/Zoom Activation and Set Up
16.4 Show Date and Time in Video Image
(Time Stamp)
25.2 Camera and PTZ Reference
30 Setting up an IP Camera (or Video Server
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16.3 Pan/Tilt/Zoom Activation and Tip: After [Apply]-ing settings for all needed ports,
click [Camera Table] to set the camera/port
Set Up assignments.
Cameras with pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) control are --------------------------------------------------
Enable PTZ: Select this ( 9 ) to allow
fully supported. This feature must be enabled
pan/tilt/zoom control for cameras that support
and properly set up.
this feature.
TechTips: Beginning with V2.2, eight different PTZ
protocols are supported through COM ports 1 - 8 Com Port: Select the serial (COM) port on the
(different protocol for each port). Video Server being used for PTZ camera
V2.3 remote stations can control PTZ cameras from control.
V2.1, V2.2, and V2.3 NetVision Video Servers.
Model: Select your desired PTZ protocol here
Locator: At the Video Server PC (will (must be different protocol for each port used).
prompt for "Supervisor" login), Baud Rate, Data, Parity, Stop, and Flow
Select: (Windows task bar) Start, Settings, Control: These are serial communications
Control Panel, DSR Configuration. parameters that MUST be set to match the
Desktop Link: There should also be a link to this on requirements of the PTZ camera (refer to the
your desktop called "NetVision Configuration". camera documentation, and/or:
Tips: If you cannot access the Windows task bar, Look Here: 25.2.4 PTZ Model Reference).
press Ctrl-Esc (or your 'Windows' key). To view the [Show / Hide Details]: Opens the bottom
names for items on the task bar, click a blank area on
portion of the screen showing the settings that
the bar, and then 'hover' your mouse pointer over each
item. have been applied for each port.
Logon as a "Supervisor" when prompted. [Camera Table]: This opens a screen that
Then, double-click PTZ Configuration. When allows setting the COM port associated with
the screen appears, make your desired each PTZ camera, and identifying cameras
selection(s): within the PTZ sequence. (When finished,
click [OK].)

Steps: • Click [Show Details]; • Select a Camera ID: This pertains to the camera's OSRD /
receiver-driver ID setting in the hardware (where
port; • Set the model and communications applicable), or it's PTZ sequence number for the
parameters; • Click [Apply]. specific port (xth camera).

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Com Port: For each PTZ camera, select the 16.4 Show Date and Time in Video
associated COM port here; PTZ Cameras Connected
in parallel: In this case, the COM port will be the same. Image (Time Stamp)
Individual camera control is provided through an OSRD
/ receiver-driver ID setting for each camera, or through
You can select whether or not individual
a supported 'cascade' protocol (such as Canon VC-C4). camera images will include a date and time
display.
IP Cameras / NVS (v2.3 SP2): ALL PTZ cameras
connected via IP must use the same PTZ Locator: At the Video Server PC (will
protocol. Select COM6 for these cameras, and prompt for "Supervisor" login),
ensure COM7 is left free (for internal Select: (Windows task bar) Start, Settings,
communications). Daisy-chain PTZ wiring.
Control Panel, DSR Configuration.
Individual cameras are identified for PTZ control by
the camera ID in the Camera Table. Desktop Link: There should also be a link to this on
Related Topics: 30 Setting up an IP Camera (or your desktop called "NetVision Configuration".
Video Server module)
Tips: If you cannot access the Windows task bar,
Alarm (9), and PTZ Preset (#): This allows setting a press Ctrl-Esc (or your 'Windows' key). To view the
camera to jump to a specific PTZ preset position (if names for items on the task bar, click a blank area on
defined) whenever its associated external input is the bar, and then 'hover' your mouse pointer over each
tripped. In the ‘row’ for each specific camera, click the item.
“Alarm” indicator (9) to enable this feature, and then
enter the number of the desired PTZ preset. Logon as a "Supervisor" when prompted.
Then, double-click Optional Features Setup
Related Topics: 8.3.4 Other PTZ Features
18.3 External Sensors and Recording Duration
in the list. When the screen appears, click
25.3 Wiring Reference Time Stamp Setup , and then make your
-------------------------------------------------- desired selection(s).
--------------------------------------------------
When finished, click [OK], and then click Time Stamp for Camera
[X] to close the list (upper-right corner). ( 9 ) For each camera image to include the
Attention: To recognize any DSR Configuration date and time.
changes made while the Video Server software is
running, you may need to restart the software. Select All: Allows you to select (or unselect)
all cameras at once.
Note: Also ensure all cameras that are present (only) --------------------------------------------------
are enabled under [Utility] Ö [Camera Setting]. When finished, click [OK], and then click [X] to
(Requires "Supervisor" login.)
close the list (upper-right corner).
Also See: Especially for the Video Server, it is important
8.3 Changing a Camera's View (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) to ensure that the date and time are always
16.1 Set up Cameras and Titles correct--since this information is used to
25.2 Camera and PTZ Reference manage video recordings. There is normally
26.4 Testing PTZ Cameras at a Video Server no reason for this to vary, but it's still best to
check it on a regular basis.
Tips: The time is displayed on the right-hand end
of the Windows task bar. To view the date, 'hover'
the mouse pointer over the time. For details on
setting the date or time, open the Windows on-line
help (e.g., from the Windows Control Panel), and
search for "Date".
Attention: To recognize any DSR Configuration
changes made while the Video Server software is
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Also See: 7.11.6 Utility Button (Quad Playback) 16.6 Setting the Sound Level
16.1 Set up Cameras and Titles
For good quality audio recording and playback,
16.5 Enable Audio for Specific you may need to adjust the audio levels. This
Cameras is done using the Windows recording volume
control.
Audio recording and playback is supported
through the built-in mic. jack, and more audio Locator: To access the Windows recording
inputs can be added (optional, and/or third- and playback volume controls, select:
party.) This requires microphone(s), plus PC Windows [Start] menu, Settings, Control
speakers plugged into the green audio output Panel, Multimedia (or [Start], Run,
on the back of the Video Server PC. Bare "sndvol32", [OK] ).
microphones connected to line-level audio
Note: If you cannot access the Windows "Start" menu,
inputs will each require a suitable microphone press "Ctrl-Esc" (or your "Windows" key).
‘pre-amp’.
Use the Windows recording volume control to
Related: 25.1 Capture Board Reference
adjust the audio levels as desired.
Camera(s) to be associated with audio must be This should be done with a range of loud and soft
identified as such (to follow). sounds in the area (to ensure soft sounds are being
Audio Recording: Audio is not recorded as a heard, and loud sounds are not distorting).
separate file. Instead, it is included in any local or --------------------------------------------------
remotely recorded AVI (or MPEG) files for the When finished, close the recorder/multimedia
specific camera. screens as necessary.
Legal Notice: The recording of live audio is subject Tip: You must also indicate which camera(s) are
to local bylaws. Be sure to find out if audio associated with audio (see "Related Topics").
recording is restricted in your area before
proceeding.
Related Topics:
Locator: (Logged in at the Video Server as 16.5 Enable Audio for Specific Cameras
a "Supervisor"), 16.7 Remote Audio Monitoring
Select: [Utility], then [Option Setting]. 25.1 Capture Board Reference

Select Audio Setting , and then make your

desired selections:
--------------------------------------------------
Camera 1-16: Select the audio source for
each specific camera. This will be "None",
"Sound Card", or #1, 2, 3, or 4 for a capture
board that includes an audio input (or for
inputs on the optional 4-input audio card).
--------------------------------------------------
When finished, click [OK], and then
[Close] the utility menu.
Tip: For good audio recording and playback, you
may need to adjust the audio levels.

Related Topics:
16.6 Setting the Sound Level
16.7 Remote Audio Monitoring
25.1 Capture Board Reference

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16.7 Remote
16.7.3 Video Server Set Up
Audio Monitoring
Audio recording and playback is supported 1) Enable audio for the specific camera(s).
through the built-in mic. jack, and more audio Related Topics:
inputs can be added (optional, and/or third- 16.5 Enable Audio for Specific Cameras
party.) These sounds can also be monitored
2) Adjust the sound level at the Video
at the Video Server PC and at any authorized
remote stations.
Server if required.
Related Topics: 16.6 Setting the Sound Level
Multimedia Settings: Listening to audio through a
microphone is subject to Windows multimedia 3) Set up permissions to determine who
settings for recording and playback (mute, volume, can access the audio server.
etc.). Remote Stations must be equipped with a
Related Topics:
sound card (or equivalent) and speakers. (A sound
11.2 Remote Users and Permissions
card is already built into Video Servers.)
(includes PTZ priority +HTTP Server Port)
Audio Recording: Audio is not recorded as a
separate file. Instead, it is included in any local or 4) Since all sounds handled by the Video
remotely recorded AVI (or MPEG) files for the Server's sound card will be heard at
specific camera. the remote stations, it is best to turn
Legal Notice: The recording of live audio is subject off the sounds associated with MS
to local bylaws. Be sure to find out if audio
recording is restricted in your area before
Windows (at the Video Server).
proceeding. Details: Go to the Windows Control Panel, and run
"Sounds and Multimedia". Then, click the [T]
16.7.1 Network / Connection Set Up next to "Schemes", select "No Sounds", and click
[OK].
The remote station must be able to Audio Source Names: The names for audio
communicate with the Video Server (via its IP sources that will be selectable for audio monitoring
address). at remote stations can be set/changed as desired at
the Video Server PC.
Related Topics: 21 Network and Connectivity Issues
Steps: 1) (With the NetVision software running),
access the Windows taskbar, and click the DSR
16.7.2 Microphone and Speakers Task Manager icon; 2) Right-click "Audio Server" in
the pop-up menu; 3) Select "Configure";
Connect the microphone and speakers to the 4) For each name (on the left), select it, click [Edit],
appropriate/correct jacks on the back of the and type the new name as desired;
Video Server. Bare microphones to connect to 5) Click [OK] when finished setting the names.
through a line-level audio input (where
applicable) will each require a suitable pre-
amp.
Related: 25.1 Capture Board Reference

Push Button: The microphone can have a

direct/permanent connection, or it can be controlled
through a push-button or switch (e.g., for a one-way
A/V intercom application).

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Audio Monitoring Session
To begin monitoring audio from a Video C) Under Audio Source, select Sound
Server, you need to activate the 'Audio Client',
Card (or other audio source such as
and log-on to the desired Video Server.
#1,2,3,4 for a capture board with an
Tip: Multiple audio sessions can be set up if you audio input or inputs on an optional 4-
will be monitoring more than one Video Server.
input audio card), and click [Start].
Note: This feature is NOT supported through the Tip: Watch for a short green bar to appear at
small remote module software. the bottom.
Alarm_Alerts: If using the alarm-alert feature at the Related: 25.1 Capture Board Reference
same time, a WAV file selected at the Video Server will
play at the remote station when the alarm-alert is D) Adjust the sound level on your PC if
received (in addition to a WAV file selected at the required.
remote station (if applicable). Related Topics:
15.1 Enable/Disable Alarm Alerts or E-Mail Related Topics: 16.6 Setting the Sound Level
-------------------------------------------------- Note: If you are unable to detect any sounds:
A) Start the NetVision Remote • Ensure there is sound in the area of the
Station software, and log in microphone;
(with a username and • Check to ensure the sounds can be heard at the
password that is registered at Video Server (microphone and speakers must be
plugged in);
the server). Then, click the 'Audio
• Re-check the set-up details throughout this topic.
Client' symbol (near the bottom-right).
If nothing seems to happen: Minimize the remote E) Use the [Stop] button if you wish to
station desktop to ensure the audio monitor is not stop monitoring the sound briefly.
'behind' it.
When you're ready to end the
B) When the screen appears, enter (or monitoring session, click [Logoff],
select) the IP address of the desired and/or click the [X] (top right) to close
Video Server, and click [Logon]. the screen.
Tip: Watch for the "Audio Source" box to change
to white, and [Logon] to change to [Logoff].

Note: If nothing seems to happen (or you get an

error), ensure the Video Server is on-line, re-check
your network/connection, and then try again.
Related Topics:
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17 Recording and Playback Settings
Select Drive to Record: Select the drive(s) to
17.1 Recording Setup use for storing recorded videos.
(in DSR Configuration) Playback Motion Search Temporary File
A number of settings pertaining to video Location (v2.3 SP2): Select the drive(s) to use
recording are provided under "Recording for storing temporary motion-search videos.
Setup". Space Utilization Control: The values shown
here determine when a hard-drive is
Locator: At the Video Server PC (will considered too full to continue recording (these
prompt for "Supervisor" login), are set automatically). Related Topic:
Select: (Windows task bar) Start, Settings, 17.2 Resolution and Recording Mode
Control Panel, DSR Configuration.
17.1.2 File 
Desktop Link: There should also be a link to this on
your desktop called "NetVision Configuration". This provides selections pertaining to video
Tips: If you cannot access the Windows task bar, files.
press Ctrl-Esc (or your 'Windows' key). To view the Set Recording File Length
names for items on the task bar, click a blank area
on the bar, and then 'hover' your mouse pointer Max Length for each Recording File (min.):
over each item. This sets the maximum recording duration
(3 - 15 minutes).
Logon as a "Supervisor" when prompted.
Then, double-click Recording Setup in the Tip: Smaller files are easier to play and download
through a slower connection.
list. When the screen appears, make your
desired selection(s). Allow Alarm Files Overwrite
Allow Alarm Files Overwrite in Circular
17.1.1 Drive Usage  Mode: This sets whether or not alarm-
You can select the hard drive(s) to be used for triggered recordings will be overwritten by
recording, allowing the system to use a "circular" recording mode if the hard drive for
different drive if one becomes full. Local drives recording is nearly full.
and 'mapped' network drives are both Tip: Additional local and network drives can be
supported. selected. (see the 'Drive Usage' tab, previous).

Tip: Since MS Windows uses the C:/ drive for

virtual memory, it is best to NOT use this drive. As
well, larger drives are better (at least 40 GB is
recommended).
To 'Map' a Network Drive to be Available at a Video
Server: For details on this, open the Windows on-
line help (e.g., from Windows Explorer), search for
"Map Network Drive", and look for a suitable topic in
the list. Note: Recording to a mapped network
drive is subject to network speed and loading.
--------------------------------------------------
Drive Type: Select if you will be using "Local"
drives (i.e., in the Video Server PC), and/or
"Remote" drives (mapped network drives).

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This selection determines the type of This allows setting the priority for different
compression and file format for video types of recordings (to determine whether
recordings. another type of recording will be available for a
Notice: Leave this at the default value unless you are camera that presently has one type of
sure you require a different type of recording files. recording already started). In general,
recording-types that are higher in the list will
Select Codec
override all types of recordings below them in
• Indeo5.1 (IV50): Produces AVI video the list.
recordings (high quality, larger file size);
Notes: The default settings are generally
• Mpeg4.2 (MP42): Produces MPEG video recommended. Moving "Instant Recording" above
recordings (smaller file size, lower quality). "Pre-Alarm Recording" will allow manual recording on
cameras that are set for pre-alarm recording (although
• Mjpeg3 (MJPG): Frame by frame pre-alarm recording will be interrupted until you stop the
compression; manual/instant recording).
• DivX 3.1 (DIV3): Produces smaller, high quality Select a desired type of recording, and then
AVI recordings. use the [Up] or [Down] button to change its
Notes: Mpeg4.2 and Indeo5.1 are supported directly. position. Select [Default] to return to the
For other file types, the applicable CODEC must have factory settings (the order as shown here):
been obtained and installed separately.
Indeo5.1 is generally recommended for surveillance Alarm Recording: A recording triggered by:
video. For proper operation, MPEG4 and DivX codecs
• Motion being detected in a camera-view;
require a bandwidth/connection supporting a data
transfer rate of at least 30Kb/sec. (preferably higher). • The external sensor associated with a
camera being 'tripped'; • Video signal being
• [Default]: Reverts to the default settings for lost;
Indeo 5.1 (IV50). Pre-Alarm Recording: An on-going short
recording that allows a recording of the scene
[Codec Configuration]
to be available just before an alarm-triggered
• This screen provides selections pertaining to recording occurred;
codec configuration—as supported by your
selected Codec. Instant Recording: This is a recording
started manually by someone who is logged in
at a Video Server or remote station;
Scheduled Recording: This is a recording
started automatically based on a schedule.
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17.1.5 Misc.  17.2 Resolution and Recording
You allows setting some miscellaneous Mode
features. You can select the quality for recordings, and
decide what the system will do when the hard
Enable Instant Recording Hot-Key: This
drive starts to get full.
determines whether or not recording can be
started by double-clicking a camera/view Locator: (Logged in at the Video Server as
during sequential viewing. a "Supervisor"),
Alternative: You can also start a manual/instant Select: [Utility], then [Option Setting].
recording by selecting the camera "ID" number under
"Recording" (on the right-hand side of the Video Server Select Recording , and then make your
desktop).
desired selections:
Enable Instant Playback: This determines --------------------------------------------------
whether or not a manual/instant or scheduled Resolution: Super, High, or Low
recording can be interrupted for immediate Format Super High Low
playback. NTSC 640x480 320x240 160x120
Note: Playing a file while it is being recorded closes PAL 640x480 384x288 192x144
the present file (to allow it to be played-back), and starts
a new recording file. Alarm recordings cannot be Tip: "High" is the recommended setting, since it
interrupted in this way. provides good system performance and hard drive
usage, with reasonable image quality. "Super" can be
Related Topics: reduced to 640x240 to better handle especially fast
7 Playing or Downloading Video Recordings moving objects (see "Related Topics").
9 Recording Camera-Views
17.2 Resolution and Recording Mode Recording Mode: This determines what the
25.2 Camera and PTZ Reference system will do when the hard drive is getting
28.1 The Video Playback Feature (Micro DVR) full--if no other drives have been selected.
Drive(s) for Recording:
13.1 Remote Stations: Basic Set-up
17.1.1 Drive Usage 
With Linear recording mode, recording will be
disabled when the free space equals the
"Reserved Space" value (if no other drives
have been selected for recording). With
Circular recording, all files in the oldest date
folder(s) will be deleted for all cameras until the
free space equals the "File Retention Limit",
thus allowing recording to continue.
TechTip: To block alarm-triggered recordings from
being deleted, go to "DSR Configuration
ÖRecording Setup ÖFile", and ensure Allow
Alarm Files Overwrite is NOT enabled.
--------------------------------------------------
When finished, click [OK], and then
[Close] the utility menu.
Related Topics:
17.1 Recording Setup (in DSR Configuration)

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You can set the recording "frame rate" for the
various types of recordings for each individual
camera. Slower frame rates provide smaller
recording files, and much-improved viewing
and downloading through a dial-up connection,
but provide fewer 'snapshots' per second.
TechTip: Eight frames/sec. or higher is
recommended for instant/manual recording and
alarm (sensor/motion) triggered recording. To save
drive space with scheduled recording, select four
frames/sec. or lower. The effective/actual frame-
rate may be reduced during multi-camera recording.

Locator: (Logged in at the Video Server as

a "Supervisor"),
Select: [Utility], then [Recorder Setting].

Select Frame Rate , and then make your

desired selections:
--------------------------------------------------
Instant: This is the frame rate for
instant/manual recording for each specific
camera.
Alarm: This is the frame rate for
motion/sensor triggered recording for each
specific camera.
Schedule: This is the frame rate for
scheduled recording for each specific camera.
--------------------------------------------------
When finished, click [OK], and then
[Close] the utility menu.

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18 Scheduled and/or Alarm-Triggered Recording

18.1 18.2.2 Colour Scheme

Introduction to Automated
Recording The middle of the screen shows recording and
alarm monitoring times for each camera using
In addition to starting recordings manually, the following colour scheme:
you can set the system to record during a
• Green: Times for continuous recording
recurring schedule, and/or record only
during the schedule;
when motion is detected during desired
times (such as after hours). Motion/alarm • Red: Times to record only if an external
detection can be via external sensors, sensor is tripped, or if motion is detected in a
and/or via video motion-sensing camera's view;
(configurable including trigger zones). • Brown: Times not selected in the schedule.
TechTip: If scheduled and monitoring times
overlap, the system will switch to 'alarm' recording 18.2.3 Working with Schedules
when motion is detected. Exceptions: Scheduled
(and manual / instant) recording are not available You can create new schedules from scratch, or
while pre-alarm recording is in effect on a specific use an existing schedule as a starting point for
camera (i.e., during the scheduled alarm/monitoring a new one.
times). Beginning with v2.2, you can change the
recording priority if desired. Related Topics: There are two methods for setting up
"Priority" tab under: 17.1 Recording Setup (in DSR schedules for each camera:
Configuration)
• Visually (using your mouse), and/or;
18.2 Schedules for Recording • By typing desired time-ranges, and
assigning (Adding) them as recording and/or
and/or Motion Detection alarm monitoring periods for the desired
cameras.
18.2.1 Introduction to Schedules Locator: (Logged in at the Video Server as
Schedules determine when camera recording a "Supervisor"),
will occur automatically, and/or when motion Select: [Utility], then [Recorder Setting].
detection can trigger automatic recording.
Different schedules can be set up for holidays,
and different days of the week as desired.
Tip: Your present schedule is identified in the title-
bar at the top. (This is set during a [Save As]
operation.)
Schedule Priorities: Only one schedule can be in
effect at a given time. With more than one
schedule, the one to take precedence is selected in
this order: 1) For a specific date; 2) For a specific
Weekday; 3) Every weekday / weekend; 4) Every
day. This allows setting schedules for everyday or
every weekday, with higher priority schedules acting
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Select Schedule Planner . Then, use one Setting Times using the Keyboard: Select a
of the following approaches: camera near the top of the screen, and enter
-------------------------------------------------- start and end times for an individual block of
Getting Started: Start by using the buttons time. Then, use the [Add] button(s) to assign
across the top to select your desired action. the time-block for recording (on the left), and/or
"Open/Delete" allows you to select a desired alarm monitoring (on the right). Repeat for
schedule (by its assigned date or weekdays), additional time-blocks as desired.
and provides [Open] and [Delete] buttons at
Tip: Enter times in 24-hr format (enter 2 digits for
the bottom. the hours, and the colon will appear automatically).
Attention: Before creating a New schedule (plan),
When finished: Save / Save As (see details to follow).
be sure to Save your present schedule if you have
made any changes you wish to keep.
Copying Times from one Camera to
Default Values: The default for a new schedule is
24-hr alarm monitoring, and no scheduled
Another: Select the camera with the desired
recording. If a schedule is presently in effect, this times (near the top of the screen, or by clicking
one will appear on-screen as a starting point. within its row), and click [Copy]. Then, select
the 'target' camera, and click [Paste].
Setting Recording/Monitoring Times
Visually: To select a desired time-range for Saving your Schedule and Setting the
recording and/or alarm monitoring, select Applicable Date or Weekdays: Select [Save
[Recording] and/or [Alarm] near the upper- As] near the top-right corner of the screen. In
right corner of the screen. Then, carefully the next screen, select your desired date or
click-and-drag within the row for a specific weekdays, and click [OK].
camera. (Rem: Green = Record; Red = If motion
detected). Then, repeat for additional time- Tips: For a holiday schedule (special date),
blocks as desired. Tip: You can use [Erase] you can click the down-arrow to access a pop-
in the same way to clear specific time-ranges. up calendar.
When finished: Save / Save As (see details to follow). To save the present (last opened) schedule
without changing the effective day(s), select
Save (instead of Save As).
Schedules do not include a name (they are saved
and retrieved based only on the date/weekday
selection).
--------------------------------------------------
When finished, click the [x] to close the
Schedule-Planner (upper-right corner), and
then [Close] the utility menu.

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18.3 External Sensors and Related Topics:
6.2 Responding to Alarm Alerts
Recording Duration 8.4 Monitoring Cameras via TV (Spot Monitor)
15.1 Enable/Disable Alarm Alerts or E-Mail
Each camera can have an external sensor 15.3 Auto Alarm Display (v2.3 SP2)
associated with it, allowing recording to occur 15.4 Set Up Alarm Overlays (v2.3 SP2)
whenever the sensor is tripped (24/7, or only 16.3 Pan/Tilt/Zoom Activation and Set Up
during specific times). (see [Camera Table].
25.3 Wiring Reference
External inputs must also be enabled for ‘pre-
alarm recording (>>), and can trigger:
18.3.1 Recording Mode for External
• An email or alarm-alert;
Alarms
• A camera to display automatically (and
optionally point to a specific 'preset' You can configure the relative duration for
location); externally-triggered alarm recordings (i.e.,
• Special (alarm overlay) subtitles to display; whether the duration set previous/above is
used as-is, or is taken as a minimum or
• The ‘TV-Out’ feature (Spot Monitoring). maximum recording time versus the triggering
(See "Related Topics"--to follow/below.) event itself).
Locator: (Logged in at the Video Server as
Locator: At the Video Server PC (will
a "Supervisor"),
prompt for "Supervisor" login),
Select: [Utility], then [Recorder Setting].
Select: (Windows task bar) Start, Settings,
Control Panel, DSR Configuration.
Select Alarm , and then make your desired
selections for each camera: Desktop Link: There should also be a link to this on
-------------------------------------------------- your desktop called "NetVision Configuration".
(External Alarm Input) Tips: If you cannot access the Windows task bar,
Enable: Select this to enable recording when press Ctrl-Esc (or your 'Windows' key). To view the
the camera's associated sensor/input is names for items on the task bar, click a blank area on
triggered. the bar, and then 'hover' your mouse pointer over each
item.
TechTip: This must also be selected if you are setting
up 'pre-alarm recording' associated with video motion Logon as a "Supervisor" when prompted.
detection. Then, double-click Optional Features Setup
(in sec): How long each camera will record in the list. When the screen appears, select
when its external sensor is tripped. the tab "External Alarm Mode", and make your
NOpen: Select this if the sensor is normally desired selection(s).
--------------------------------------------------
open, and closed when tripped (vs. the other Pulse Mode: The recording duration will
way around). match that as set under “(in sec.)”,
(Pre-Alarm Recording) previous/above.
This feature is covered separately, since it affects Level Mode with Minimum Recording Time:
external sensor-activated recording, as well as video-
motion triggered recording (browse / next topic).
The recording duration will be as set under “(in
-------------------------------------------------- sec.)” or for as long as the triggering event
remains in effect—whichever is longest (i.e.,
When finished, click [OK], and then
the set value is taken as a minimum).
[Close] the utility menu.
Level Mode with Maximum Recording Time:
The recording duration will be as set under “(in
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the set value is taken as a maximum). To support pre-alarm recording, the external
-------------------------------------------------- input must be enabled for the specific camera
When finished, click [OK], and then click [X] to (even if you're using this only with video motion
close the list (upper-right corner). detection).
Attention: To recognize any DSR Configuration
External Sensor Triggered Recording: This
changes made while the Video Server software is
running, you may need to restart the software. feature is covered separately. (browse / previous
topic).
18.4 Setting up Pre-Alarm (Pre-Alarm Recording)
Recording Enable: Select this if pre-alarm recording is to
apply to this camera.
The NetVision system can make continuous
short recordings (1 - 300 sec.) during (in sec): The duration for pre-alarm
scheduled alarm-monitoring times, with only recordings (1 - 300 sec.).
the two most recent being retained at any time --------------------------------------------------
(for each camera). When an alarm is
When finished, click [OK], and then
triggered, this provides a recording of the
scene just before the alarm occurred without
[Close] the utility menu.
using up a lot of hard drive space. This
pertains to recording that is triggered by
external sensors/inputs, or video motion
detection.
TechTip: Scheduled (and manual /
instant) recording are not available while
pre-alarm recording is in effect on a
specific camera (i.e., during the scheduled
alarm/monitoring times).
Locator: (Logged in at the Video Server as
a "Supervisor"),
Select: [Utility], then [Recorder Setting].

Select Alarm , and then make your desired

selections for each camera:
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18.5 Setting up Video Motion- areas of the frame that are to be monitored for
motion;
Detection
Note: "Detection Area Setup" must be selected on
The NetVision system can detect motion within the right. This comes up by default, although you'll
video frames, and record automatically when have to reselect it if you've been using the
motion is detected during scheduled times 'sensitivity' selections (to follow).
(default: 'always'). Video motion detection is Tip: You can also select or clear all portions of the
fully customizable for each camera including screen via selections in the form on the right.
the detection zone(s) within the camera view,
sensitivity, and recording duration. (Motion Detection Settings form)
Camera: This reminds you which camera you
Video motion-detection can also trigger: are working with (shows the name and ID
• An email or alarm-alert; number);
• A camera to display automatically (and
Enable or Disable Motion Detection: Select
optionally point to a specific 'preset'
"Motion Detection Enable" to enable video
location);
motion-triggered recording for this camera.
• Special (alarm overlay) subtitles to display;
• The ‘TV-Out’ feature (Spot Monitoring). Tip: You can temporarily disable motion detection
for a camera by deselecting this value. (All other
Related Topics: 6.2 Responding to Alarm Alerts selections will be retained.)
8.4 Monitoring Cameras via TV (Spot Monitor)
15.1 Enable/Disable Alarm Alerts or E-Mail Detection Area: These selections allow you
15.3 Auto Alarm Display (v2.3 SP2) to start selecting detection areas, select or
15.4 Set Up Alarm Overlays (v2.3 SP2) clear all detection areas in the camera view,
16.3 Pan/Tilt/Zoom Activation and Set Up
(see [Camera Table].
and select whether or not the outline of
detection areas will be shown on-screen when
The Pre-Recording Feature: This provides an
this camera is viewed.
additional recording of just before the motion was
detected. Sensitivity Setup: To set the detection
Related Topics: 18.4 Setting up Pre-Alarm Recording sensitivity, arrange for some suitable
movement to appear in the detection area,
Locator: (Logged in as a "Supervisor" at select "Sensitivity Setup", and watch the
the Video Server PC), and right-click the screen for motion-indications (shown
specific camera/view. throughout the camera view unless you select
Be sure to set the display mode (e.g., 1-camera), select "Show within det. area"). Adjust the sensitivity
the specific camera, and adjust its view if applicable value up or down to obtain your desired
(pan/tilt/zoom). detection threshold.
Related Topics:
8.3 Changing a Camera's View (Pan/Tilt/Zoom); Tip: To reduce false alarms, try reducing the
16.3 Pan/Tilt/Zoom Activation and Set Up sensitivity (and retest for motion detection).

Now, right-click the camera/view, and make Detection Interval (x100 ms): This sets how
your desired selections: often the camera-view will be checked for
motion (i.e., every xx tenths of a second).
Tip: A 'grid' will appear over the camera view, and
a panel of selections will appear on the right. Post Motion Rec (sec): This sets the
PVS Option: Select "Motion Detection Setup" from duration for each motion-triggered recording
the pop-up menu. (The camera image must be oval (1 - 30 sec.), starting from the initial detection
/ "original".) Related Topic: 31 Panoramic Video
Surveillance--PVS (v2.3 SP2).
of motion.
--------------------------------------------------
(In the Camera Window) When finished, [Close] the detection-
Setting Detection Zones: Click the desired settings form.

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 19.1.3 Microphone and Speakers
19 PC Requirements
Audio recording and playback is supported
19.1 Video Server PC Reference through the built-in mic. jack, and more audio
inputs can be added (optional, and/or third-
19.1.1 PC, Memory, Operating System party.) Sound will be included in recordings
A suitable PC is included with each Video from applicable cameras, and can be
Server (rack mount, with lockable tamper- monitored at the Video Server and authorized
resistant case). Should the need arise, the remote stations. Microphone(s) and PC
memory and/or hard drives (video storage) can speakers are required for this feature.
be upgraded using suitable components. Note: Bare microphones to be connected to line-level
audio inputs will each require a suitable microphone
Memory Type: The memory type will depend on pre-amp.
when the Video Server was purchased. Have a Related: 25.1 Capture Board Reference
technician verify the memory type before
purchasing any additional memory.
19.1.4 Items Typically Done at the
Note: Installing or upgrading the NetVision software
must be done by someone with NT administrator Factory
authority (i.e., logged in as administrator).
1) Install the Windows operating system
Service Packs and Critical Updates: As a
general rule, be sure to install new Windows (including Internet Explorer).
'service packs' and critical updates for your 2) For Windows 2000: Install Service Pack
Windows operating system as they become
available. 2 (SP2), (and Windows media Player v7.x).
To view your Windows version and service pack 3) Install the NetVision software.
details, open Windows Explorer or the Control
Panel, open the Help menu, and select "About 4) Set up NetVision default features:
Windows". In Control Panel Ö DSR Configuration:
For details on the latest Windows updates available, • Optional Features Setup, ÖMisc., Ö"Allow
and how to download and/or install them, visit Minimization of the Main Window" ( 9 )
http://support.microsoft.com (NOT "www"). • Recording Setup ÖFile Ö"Allow Alarm Files
Overwrite" ( 9 )
19.1.2 Additional Drives • Recording Setup ÖMisc. Ö"Enable Instant
Recording Hot Key" ( 9 )
If additional hard-drives are desired for • Recording Setup ÖMisc. Ö"Enable Instant
recording and storing video files, 40 Gb or Playback" ( 9 )
larger is recommended. These can be • Optional Features Setup ÖTime Stamp
installed locally, or shared from another PC on Setup Ö"Time Stamp for Camera" ( 9 )
the network. In [Utility] Ö [Option Setting]
CDs and Portable Drives: If your PC includes a CD Ö Operation Setting:
burner, you can backup files onto CDs once they have • On Next Startup:
been 'formatted' to be accessible through a drive-letter + Status Restore ( 9 )
(e.g., using DirectCD). Similarly, portable drives can be + Auto-Login ( 9 ); As "Super"
used as long as they are available to the PC when • Date/Time Display: 24 hr
needed.
5) Set up the BIOS and Windows to auto-
start on power restoral (including automatic
login), and place a shortcut to the
NetVision software in the Windows
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19.2 Remote Station
PC Requirements Required: A good quality video card and
monitor supporting SVGA resolution (800x600)
19.2.1 Processor (CPU) or higher.
Exception: XGA (1024x768) is recommended for
Remote station software can be run on a viewing Video Servers with PAL cameras. (And this
resolution is required at the Video Servers
typical, currently available PC (a themselves.)
motherboard with Intel™ chip-set is
preferred). For general use, a good choice 19.2.5 Hard Drive (Remote Stations)
would be a PIII/877MHz or faster.
A local drive of at least 40 Gb is recommended
19.2.2 Memory (RAM) if you will be doing any video recording. This
must be the primary local drive ( C:\ ).
128 Mb or more.
TechTip: The remote software itself requires very little
TechTip: As with all Windows programs, additional hard drive space (3 Mb or so). This is in addition to
memory can improve performance. The type of space used by the Windows 'virtual memory' feature
memory will depend on the PC's age and model. (swap file).
To upgrade your memory, be sure to first verify the
memory type. 19.2.6 Other Drive(s)
19.2.3 Operating System Any drive supporting standard data CDs (CD-
ROM, CD-R / CD-RW, or DVD drive).
Windows 2000 or XP is required, and MS
Internet Explorer 5.0 or newer must be CD/DVDs and Portable Drives: If your PC includes a
installed. (This is typically included on the CD with CD/DVD burner, you can backup files onto a blank or
formatted disk. Similarly, portable drives can be used
MS Windows.)
as long as they are available to the PC before you open
Note: Windows Media Player v7.1 or newer is the applicable screen. Note: Copying directly to a
recommended (separately, or upgrade to MS blank disk is supported (via "FileKeeping") beginning
Internet Explorer 6.0). with the second release of V2.3 SP2. If you wish to
upgrade from the initial release, please contact your
Tip: Other versions of Windows are not supported sales rep.
or recommended.
19.2.7 Sound Card and Speakers
Note: Installing or upgrading the NetVision software
must be done by someone with NT administrator Audio from Video Servers can be monitored at
authority (i.e., logged in as administrator). authorized remote stations. A sound card (or
Service Packs and Critical Updates: As a general equivalent) and PC speakers are required for
rule, be sure to install new Windows 'service packs' this feature.
and critical updates for your Windows operating
system as they become available. Known Note: One microphone jack is built-in, and more audio
rd
requirements: Windows 2000 must have SP2 inputs can be added (optional and/or 3 -party). At a
installed. remote station, a sound card and PC speakers are for
playback/monitoring only—and have nothing to do with
To view your Windows version and service pack including audio in video recordings.
details, open Windows Explorer or the Control
Panel, open the Help menu, and select "About 19.2.8 Windows
Windows". XP with Service Pack 2
For details on the latest Windows updates available, (WinXP-SP2)
and how to download and/or install them, visit
http://support.microsoft.com (notice: NOT "www"). WinXP-SP2 includes a personal firewall that (if
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programs from running. You may be prompted NetVision includes the following software
to “[Unblock]” NetVision components after components that must be allowed to run:
installing SP2, or you may need to manually • DSR HTTPSVR; • MDSERVER; • Playback
set them as “Exceptions” through: Server; • Chat Server; • Audio Server;
Control Panel, ÖWindows Firewall,
• Digital Surveillance Recorder.
ÖExceptions, Ö[Add Program].

20 Software Installation or Upgrade

20.1 Installing or Upgrading the Remote Station Software

Note: Installing or upgrading the NetVision software
must be done by someone with NT administrator
authority (i.e., logged in as administrator).
Before you Begin: Refer to the PC requirements
section to determine if your computer will provide
adequate performance.
Related Topics:
19.2 Remote Station PC Requirements

1) If upgrading from an existing version

of the NetVision software: 3) Follow any prompts that appear.
Note: This is a general reference only. For more Tip: Say Yes if asked to delete existing
information, look for a 'readme' and/or other PDF file(s) alarm/video files.
in the "Documents" folder on your NetVision CD.
4) Select the type of software to install:
a) Make backup copies of any Remote Station: The full-featured multi-camera
alarm/video files that you wish to keep remote viewer. Intelligent Remote Module: A
(under C:\DSR-video). small, single camera viewer.
xx Camera NetVision Server: These selections
b) Ensure the existing NetVision software pertain to Video Servers only.
is shut down, and then remove it (Control 5) Follow any additional prompts that
Panel Ö "Add/Remove Programs").
appear. Tip: Say Yes if asked to delete
2) Insert the NetVision™ CD and wait existing alarm/video files.
briefly for the installation program to 6) When finished, put the CD in a safe
start. (If it doesn't start automatically, place.
eject and reinsert the CD.)
Related Topics:
19.2 Remote Station PC Requirements
21 Network and Connectivity Issues

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Note: Installing or upgrading the NetVision software
must be done by someone with NT administrator
authority (i.e., logged in as administrator).
Screen Resolution: Video Servers using Pal
cameras must be set for 1024 x 768 resolution.
Systems using NTSC cameras require a screen
resolution of 800 x 600. Higher resolutions will work
as well, but are generally not recommended.
USB Security Key: Beginning with NetVision v2.2,
Video Servers require an 'activation key' to be
plugged into one of the USB ports.
Exception: The USB 'activation key' is not needed
with Micro DVR units.
Location of Security Key: Beginning in May 2006,
the security key is mounted inside the NetVision
case (near the front). For servers shipped prior to
May 2006, the key is mounted externally (plugged
into a USB port on the back of the unit).

Steps:
Notes: This is a general reference only. For more
information, look for a 'readme' and/or other PDF
file(s) in the "Documents" folder on your NetVision
CD.

1) Make backup copies of any alarm/video

files that you wish to keep 5) Select the type of software to install:
4-Camera NetVision Server: Netvision Video
(under d:\DSR-video). Server supporting 4 cameras;
2) Ensure the existing NetVision software 8-Camera NetVision Server: Netvision Video
Server supporting 8 cameras;
is shut down, and then remove it (Control 16-Camera NetVision Server: Netvision Video
Panel Ö "Add/Remove Programs").
Server supporting 16 cameras.
3) Insert the Netvision™ CD and wait Remote Station: The full-featured multi-camera
briefly for the installation program to remote viewer.
Intelligent Remote Module: A small, single
start. (If it doesn't start automatically, camera viewer.
eject and reinsert the CD.)
6) Follow any additional prompts that
4) Follow any prompts that appear. Tip:
appear. Tip: Say Yes if asked to restart the
Say Yes if asked to delete existing alarm/video
PC.
files.
7) When finished, put the CD in a safe
place.

Related Topics:
19.1 Video Server PC Reference
21 Network and Connectivity Issues

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21 Network and Connectivity Issues
ÖSettings ÖControl Panel ÖInternet Options
21.1 General Network ÖConnections Ö[LAN Settings] Ö[Advanced].
Then, enter the IP address(es) in the area under
Requirements "Do not use Proxy Server...". Tips: You can use
A standard 10/100 Base T network supporting an asterisk (*) as a wild-card. For multiple entries,
the TCP/IP protocol can be used. (Our testing separate with a semicolon (;). e.g.,
555.444.333.*;999.888.777.6
was done over a Microsoft network.) Dial-up
networking and internet connections are also
21.3 Network Services
supported.
These items must be set up by the network These services must also be present (check
administrator: with your network administrator):

• Applicable PCs must have access to (and be • TCP/IP;

identified on) the network. This includes • Client for Microsoft Networks;
assigning a PC name and workgroup; • File and Printer Sharing.
• Applicable persons must have been set up
to log onto the Windows network; 21.4 Network Ports
• For logging directly onto a workstation The following network 'ports' must be available.
running Windows (2000/XP), persons must Check with your network administrator to
have permissions to access any required ensure these ports are available:
folders and programs on the PC. Server / Feature TCP Port UDP Port
Needed Needed
21.2 IP Addressing on the Network HTTP server (default is 80 -
8080; change to: Ö)
The Video Server must be assigned a Video Server 1999 -
'static' IP address on the network. This is Chat Server 5001 -
done by a network support/admin. person.
Audio Server 5002 -
With the "Alarm Alert" feature, the remote Alarm Alert Caller 9002 -
station must also have a fixed/static IP DSR Remote Playback 10328 -
address. Server

Note: For cameras and recorded videos to be SearchEngine Server 10330 -

available, the Video Server must be running and (Playback +ATM Option)
logged onto the Network, and the NetVision Motion Search Server (for 10400 -
software must be running (NetVision login optional). playback)
Tip: You can test a network connection by 'pinging' PTZ Server 16781 -
the Video Server from the remote station. (To Optional Items
determine the IP address when 'at' the Video --ATM Interface: 10329 -
Server: [Start], Run, "ipconfig".) Then, (Event Server)
(DOS/Command prompt), "Ping" ServerIP --Site Watch - 5763
(xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) and watch for "Reply", as opposed --Windows XP "Remote
to "Timed Out". Desktop" Feature 3389 -
Proxy Server: If your network includes a proxy --IP cameras / NVS To match IP -
server, you adsfasdfasdfasdfmay need to 'tell' (V2.3 SP2) device
windows not to go through the proxy server to Tip: For "IP Protocols", select "Permit All". Note: To
access the Video Server IP address (i.e., at each provide better security for the NetVision Video Server,
remote station on the network). Details: [Start] the factory defaults include TCP/IP filtering = enabled,

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allowed (you can add more ports if needed). NetVision
should also work fine with TCP/IP filtering disabled and
remote station can connect with the Video
all ports permitted, but that could leave the system Server. (Details to follow/below.)
vulnerable for hacker attacks and thus reduce overall Notice: Due to speed and reliability
security. considerations, dial-up connections are
generally NOT recommended. Use a faster
21.5 To Connect via the Internet connection if you have a choice.

For internet connectivity, the Video Server and Related Topics:

remote stations must have access to the
16.7 Remote Audio Monitoring;
internet (use the CD and/or instructions 8.1 Viewing Cameras from a Remote Station;
supplied by the internet service provider). 9 Recording Camera-Views
Note: For cameras and recorded videos to be
available, the Video Server and NetVision software 21.8 For Alarm Alerts
must be running, and the Video Server must have
permanent access to the internet (always on-line). To have the Video Server send live alarm
TechTip: Due to the amount of data contained in notifications to a specific remote station:
video images, a high-speed (non-dial-up) • The remote PC must be available to the
connection is best.
Video Server via IP across a network, or;
As well, the Video Server must have a fixed IP • Both PCs must have permanent access to
address, and this value must be known by the internet, or;
remote operators.
• Dial-up networking must be set up so the
Note: Due to speed and reliability considerations,
dial-up connections are generally not Video Server can connect with the remote
recommended. Use a faster connection if you have station. (Details to follow/below.)
a choice. Related Topics:
15.1 Enable/Disable Alarm Alerts or E-Mail
21.6 Remote User Permissions
21.9 For E-Mail Alerts
To allow remote users to access the various services of
the Video Server, remote user permissions must be set To have e-mail recipients notified when a
up at the Video Server. motion-triggered recording occurs (e-mail
Related Topics: 11.2 Remote Users and Permissions
(includes PTZ priority +HTTP Server Port)
alerts), a non-Web-based e-mail service must
be available to the Video Server. As well, the
21.7 e-mail recipients should have some type of
For Remote Viewing, instant notification enabled.
Recording, Playback, and/or Tip: You will need to know your "outgoing e-mail
Audio Monitoring (SMTP) server" name. To obtain this info. (and/or
to set up your e-mail service), contact your network
To allow a remote station to view cameras administrator, or your e-mail service provider. Note:
and/or monitor audio: Web-page based e-mail services are NOT
• The Video Server must be available to the supported at the Video Server.
remote station via IP across a network, or; Related Topics:
15.1 Enable/Disable Alarm Alerts or E-Mail
• The Video Server must have permanent
access to the internet, and the remote
station must have permanent or dial-up
access to the internet, or;

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21.10 Windows Dial-Up Networking 3) If asked to identify your location (city, area code,
etc.), respond appropriately, and click [OK].
Connection (i.e., not via the Internet) 4) Click [Next] to start the process. Then, select
Notice: Due to speed and reliability Dial Up to Private Network, and click [Next]
considerations, dial-up connections are again.
generally NOT recommended. Use a faster 5) Respond appropriately to the remaining
connection if you have a choice. Note: Dial-up screens, clicking [OK], [Next], and/or [Finish]
networking is a feature of the Microsoft Windows as necessary.
operating system, NOT the Netvision software. For
more information, refer to your Windows on-line Windows 2000 Reference: Setting up an Incoming
help, or contact your network administrator. Dial-Up Networking Connection (if needed)
Note: To allow remote playback for a Video Server, this
Modem Installation: is typically done at the factory.
• A modem must be installed and set up under MS 1) Right-click My Network Places on the Windows
Windows on the Video Server PC and the remote desktop, and select Properties from the pop-up
station(s); menu.
For remote camera viewing and video playback 2) In the next screen, double click Make New
(Through a dial-up Networking Connection): Connection.
• An incoming dial-up networking connection must be 3) If asked to identify your location (city, area code,
set up at the Video Server to allow remote etc.), respond appropriately, and click [OK].
connections from specific network users 4) Click [Next] to start the process. Then, select
(this is typically done at the factory); Accept Incoming Connections, and click
• An outgoing Dial Up networking connection must be [Next] again.
set up at the remote station for connecting to the 5) Select a modem to use for the connection, and
Video Server (details to follow / below).
click [Next].
For Sending Alarm Alerts to a Remote PC 6) Select Do Not Allow Virtual Private
(Through a dial-up Networking Connection): Connections, and click [Next].
• An outgoing dial-up networking connection must be 7) Select the user(s) you wish to allow to connect
set up at the Video Server for connecting to the from remote stations, and click [Next].
remote station;
8) Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then
• An incoming Dial Up networking connection must be click [Properties].
set up at the remote station to allow connections
initiated from the Video Server. 9) Select Allow Callers to Access My Local Area
Network. Select Specify TCP/IP Addresses,
Windows XP Reference: Outgoing Dial-Up and type in a small range of IP addresses to be
Networking Connection at a Remote Station (e.g., associated with the remote stations (e.g.,
for remote playback) 192.168.50.1 to 192.168.50.3). Click [Next] as
[Start] ÖControl Panel ÖNetwork Connections needed.
ÖConnect to network at my workplace Ö[Next] ÖDial- Tip: Obtain suitable IP addresses from your
up connections Ö[Next] ÖEnter a suitable name (e.g., network administrator if required. Note: Allowing
"Netvision) ÖEnter the Phone number Ö[Next] the calling computer to specify its own IP address is
Ö"Anyone’s use" Ö[Next] Ö"Add a shortcut to this NOT recommended. If you do wish to use this
connection to my desktop" Ö[Finish]. approach, ensure TCP/IP is configured
appropriately on the remote PCs.
Windows 2000 Reference: Outgoing Dial-Up
Networking Connection at a Remote Station (e.g., 10) Type in a name for the connection (such as
for remote playback) "Incoming Dial In Connection"), and click
[Finish]. (You will see your new connection in
1) Right-click My Network Places on the Windows the list.)
desktop, and select Properties from the pop-up
menu.
2) In the next screen, double click Make New
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21.11.1 Network Utilization:
One Remote Station will typically use 2.5% to
7% of a 10Mbit (LAN) network. It is about 2.5%
with normal operation (4 cameras displayed)
but it could peak to 7% with PTZ usage.
In Windows XP Professional, this can be
monitored via: "Ctrl-Alt-Delete,
Ö[Task Manager], ÖNetworking .

21.11.2 NetVision Data Transfer Rate:

The following data illustrates typical network
usage, but is intended as a guideline only.
Actual usage will vary depending on the
amount of motion and lighting changes. This
example is based on HIGH resolution
(320x240), a default Video Sync setting of 2,
and an average frame size of 11KB.
Average
Resolution 4 Camera 8 Camera 12 Camera 16 Camera
Frame Size
(KB) fps KB/s fps KB/s fps KB/s fps KB/s
Low 4 4 16 3.9 16 3.6 14 3.6 14
High 11 4 44 3.9 43 3.6 40 3.6 40
Super 38 4 152 3.9 148 3.6 137 3.6 137
Tip: fps = frames/second; 1 Kbps = 1000 bps; 1 KB/s = 8 Kbps

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Topics

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22 Using the Small Remote Module

22.1 22.3 Using the Remote Module

About the Remote Module
The remote module software allows viewing To access a feature, select an item from the
one camera at a time, and provides access to remote station toolbar (details below). If
playback, chat, PTZ, and housekeeping prompted to log in, enter a username and
functions. password (that are registered at the specific
Video Server.)
22.2 Starting the Remote Module [Browse]: This allows browsing for a Video Server
Tip: Check the Windows task bar to see if the remote on your network.
module software is already running. (This is available only if you and the Video Server
are on the same network.)
From the Windows Start menu, select (Enter your network login name and password if
prompted for this.)
Programs, NetVision, and
------------------------------
Remote Module.
When you end a session, you may be asked "Do
You want to Clean up All Passwords?":
Tip: With the remote module, you are not prompted
to log in until you try to connect to a Video Server to • [Yes]: If the Video Server is set for remote
use a feature that is set to check remote usernames password protection, you'll have to enter your
and passwords. remote user-name and password the next time
you log in.
• [NO]: The Video Server will remember the last
password you entered.

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OnLine View: Allows viewing or recording one camera at a time.
(This can also be opened from the alarm alert feature.)
Server: This allows selecting a Video Server. Enter the Video Server IP
address (network PC name may also work).
Camera: After connecting, select a desired camera here.
Record: This allows starting and stopping a recording for the displayed
camera-image.
Resolution: Allows changing the size/quality of a camera-image. A suitable
value is normally selected automatically.
Compression: Provides selections that may improve performance for a
slower connection (i.e., dial-up).
- Keyframe every xx seconds: This is how often a complete frame is sent
compared to only changes from the previous frame. Lower values provide
better image quality and require more bandwidth.
- Codec: This determines the compression and file-type for recordings made
using this module: • Mpeg4: Produces MPEG video recordings (smaller file
size, lower quality); • Indeo5: Produces AVI video recordings (better quality,
larger file size); • Jpeg: Frame by frame compression (Mjpeg);
• DivX 3.11: Produces smaller, high quality AVI recordings.
Note: Mpeg4 and Indeo5 are supported directly. For other file types, the
applicable CODEC must have been installed separately.
Related Topics: 8.1 Viewing Cameras from a Remote Station
Play Back: Opens the video playback utility.
Related Topics: 7 Playing or Downloading Video Recordings
28.1 The Video Playback Feature (Micro DVR)

Alarm Alert: This starts the "Alarm Alert Receiver", allowing a

designated remote PC to monitor alarm-alert notifications from
various Video Server(s).
Related Topics: 6.2 Responding to Alarm Alerts (Remote Station)
Pan Tilt Zoom: Allows 'aiming' and 'zooming' a PTZ camera.
Tip: Select On-Line View (9), so you can see the camera-image.
If you are Unable to Connect: This may mean that the Video Server is
offline, or that someone with higher PTZ priority is presently controlling the
camera. (The Video Server may also not have a PTZ camera set up.)
Related Topics: 8.3 Changing a Camera's View (Pan/Tilt/Zoom)
(Note: Uses the same control/method as described for Video Servers.)
Housekeeping: Opens the housekeeping utility allowing you to
manage recorded video files.
Related Topics: 10.3 Introduction to Video File Management
(Filekeeping and Housekeeping)

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23 Remote Configuration Related Topics: 17.3 Frame Rate for Recording
• Alarm: Allows setting up external inputs
NetVision's remote configuration feature allows
(sensors) that can trigger recordings, plus
authorized remote users, to perform many
setting up the pre-alarm recording feature;
configuration tasks on a Video Server using
only their web-browser software (must have Related Topics:
18.3 External Sensors and Recording Duration;
access to the internet or to the Video Server 18.4 Setting up Pre-Alarm Recording
through a network--via IP).
• Recording Planner: Allows setting up the
To access this feature from any PC with times for scheduled recording and/or
access to the internet, open your web-browser, scheduled motion-triggered recordings.
and then use (only) the IP address of the Related Topics: 18.2 Schedules for Recording and/or
Video Server in place of a web site address. Motion Detection
When the login screen appears, enter a
Note: This allows working with one camera at a
remote username and password that is
time (select the camera first). To set a block of time
registered at the specific Video Server (with for a scheduled recording, click the starting time
access to this feature). and then the end-time within the green bar. For
Related Topics: 11.2 Remote Users and Permissions scheduled motion detection times, use the red bar
(includes PTZ priority +HTTP Server Port) (Default: All Days/times). For schedules to take
effect on different day(s), click [Save As...] and
23.1 Available Selections select the weekday or specific date (click the [T] to
access a pop-up calendar).
Tip: When finished selecting items on a page, click
[Submit] to have the changes take effect. 23.4 Option
------------------------------
• Sequence Setting: Allows setting the
Motion Detection cameras to appear in sequential viewing;
Related Topics:
• Allows setting up video motion-detection for 16.2 Cameras to Appear in Sequential Viewing
each camera associated with the specific
Video Server. Related Topics: 18.5 Setting Up • Recording: Allows setting the resolution for
Video Motion-Detection recording, plus the recording mode;
Related Topics:
17.2 Resolution and Recording Mode
Utility
• Operation Setting: Allows setting various
The items below pertain to selections available start-up/logoff operating parameters;
through the [Utility] button on the Video
Related Topics: 14.1 Startup / Logoff Options
Server desktop.
• Password: Allows changing the Video
23.2 Camera Server passwords (i.e., for the "Super" and
"Operator" login);
• Camera Setting: Allows enabling camera
numbers that are being used (de-select all Related Topics:
11.1 Video Server Users and Passwords
that are not in-use);
Related Topics: 16.1 Set up Cameras and Titles • Audio Setting: Allows enabling audio
support for cameras.
23.3 Recorder Setting Related Topics: 16.5 Enable Audio for Specific
Cameras
• Frame Rate: Allows setting the frame rate
for various types of recordings (up to 30
frames/second);

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24.1 Introduction 24.3 Setting up the Watchdog

The Watchdog feature helps protect against Feature
the NetVision software 'hanging', or becoming
unresponsive while unattended. If a problem 24.3.1 PC BIOS Setup for Auto-Startup
is detected, the Video Server PC will be
Note: This is typically pre-set at the factory.
restarted.
Power  Ö Power up Control (and press Enter)
With the hardware watchdog option, the Video
Ö AC PWR Loss Restart: Enabled
Server will be restarted in the event of MS
Windows 'hanging' or 'crashing' as well.
24.3.2 Windows Settings
24.2 Using the Watchdog Note: This is typically pre-set at the factory.
Feature
• User name and password not required (auto-
If an error is detected, a small screen will
login);
appear approximately 11 seconds before the
Video Server is restarted. This screen allows • NetVision shortcut placed in Windows
you to shut off the watchdog, or set it to wait "Startup" folder.
one more timer cycle (60-250 seconds).
You can also temporarily shut the watchdog 24.3.3 NetVision Startup Options
feature off at any time: Locate and click the
"DSR Task Manager" icon near the right-hand Note: This is typically pre-set at the factory.
end of the Windows task-bar. Then, right-click In [Utility] Ö [Option Setting] Ö Operation Setting:
"Watchdog", and select Exit from the pop-up • On Next Startup:
menu. + Status Restore ( 9 )
Note: To re-enable the Watchdog feature (after + Auto-Login ( 9 )
shutting it off), shut down and restart the NetVision
software.

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24.3.4 Watchdog Configuration
Locator: At the Video Server PC with
NetVision shut down (will prompt for
"Supervisor" login),
Select: (Windows task bar) Start, Settings,
Control Panel, DSR Configuration.
Desktop Link: There should also be a link to this on
your desktop called "NetVision Configuration".
Tips: If you cannot access the Windows task bar,
press Ctrl-Esc (or your 'Windows' key). To view the
names for items on the task bar, click a blank area on
the bar, and then 'hover' your mouse pointer over each
item.

Logon as a "Supervisor" when prompted.

Then, double-click Optional Features Setup
in the list. When the screen appears, select
Watchdog , and then make your desired Enable Watchdog: Select this if you will be
selection(s). using the watchdog feature.
Watchdog Selection:
• Software: Select this if you are NOT using
the hardware watchdog option.
• Hardware: Select this if you are using the
hardware watchdog option.
• Timer: This sets how long the watchdog
feature will wait to let the system correct
itself before restarting the Video Server (60-
250 seconds).
Hardware Setup:
• Port: If you are using the hardware
watchdog option, select the serial port
(COMx) being used for the connection.
--------------------------------------------------
When finished, click [OK], and then click
[X] to close the list (upper-right corner).
Attention: To recognize any DSR Configuration
changes made while the Video Server software is
running, you may need to restart the software.

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Status LEDs Acknowledge Button

Signalling
Outputs
Trouble LED
Standby LED
Comm Error
To capture station
Normal LED
COM port
Acknowledge
Use a 2x5 header with
10 conductor flat cable
Pin 1: Align the red wire To PC Reset
with the small triangle.
DC In
+ –
Wiring (DB9): Pin 1 to
pin 1; 2 to 2, etc. (5V max)
e.g., from PC

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24.4.1 Status LEDs
E: Normal/Working (Orange);
C: Communications error (Red);
S: Standby (Green);
T: Trouble (Red).
E C S T Description
The PC is running but the NetVision
– – On –
software has not been started.
On – – – Normal operation. All systems ok.
The Watchdog has detected an error (reset
Flash-
– – – will occur when programmed wait cycle
ing
expires (60-250 seconds).
The Watchdog detected an error and has
On – – On restarted the machine. To reset the trouble
LED, press the acknowledge button.
A communication error has occurred.
Reinstall the NetVision software. If the
– On – –
indication persists, replace the watchdog
board.
– – – – The watchdog board is not powered.

25 Hardware Reference
25.1 Capture Board Reference 25.1.2 Capture board numbering
25.1.1 Introduction In the following table, 1b and 2b pertain to
'satellite' connector boards.
Each 'Premium' capture board provides a
NetVision Model Ø Capture Board #s
connection for 1-8 cameras. Each Video
Premium: 1 1b -- --
Server can have up to 2 capture boards for a 1 card, 8 cameras
total of 16 cameras.
Premium: 1 1b 2 2b
Attention: Always remove power before attempting to 2 cards, 16 cameras
install or remove a capture board! As well, electronic
components are sensitive to static electricity. Use Camera Numbers 1 5 9 13
proper handling methods.
2 6 10 14
3 7 11 15
4 8 12 16
(When viewed from the rear; left to right.)
Related Topics: 25.2 Camera and PTZ Reference

25.1.3 Security Key

Each capture board includes an on-board
(USB) security key which is required by the
Netvision Video Server software.

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the security key is mounted inside the NetVision
case (near the front). For servers shipped prior to
May 2006, the key is mounted externally (plugged
into a USB port on the back of the unit).
Software Restricted Mode Error Message: If you
see an error message during start up that pertains
to "security key not found" and/or "Restricted Mode"
this may mean:
+ You reinstalled Video Server software that
supports more capture boards than you have
installed, or;
+ You are trying to use an incorrect type/version of
capture board;
For more information, contact your authorized
support representative.

25.1.4 TV-Out (Composite Video)

Premium capture boards include a composite-
video output allowing individual cameras to be Note: Monitoring audio requires PC speakers (plugged
displayed on television monitor(s) manually, in into the green line-out jack on the PC).
sequence, or when an alarm occurs (external Related Topics:
input or video motion-detection). Units are 16.5 Enable Audio for Specific Cameras
shipped with an RCA to BNC adapter allowing 16.6 Setting the Sound Level
easy hook-up with coaxial cable. If desired, 16.7 Remote Audio Monitoring
additional monitors can be connected in
parallel via ‘loop-through’ connections. 25.2 Camera and PTZ Reference
Related Topics:
8.4 Monitoring Cameras via TV (Spot Monitor) 25.2.1 Cameras Supported (including
25.1.5 Audio
PTZ models)
Inputs
Audio support varies depending on your
Most common NTSC and Pal cameras are
NetVision model, and the type of capture supported, including a good selection of
boards. Premium capture cards do not include PTZ models. For details on supported
on-board audio support. NetVision video PTZ models, refer to the PTZ model
servers include one on-board microphone reference (to follow/below).
input. Audio inputs can also be added TechTips: Beginning with V2.2, eight different PTZ
(optional or 3rd-party). Once configured, audio protocols are supported through COM ports 1 - 8
will be included in associated video files, and (different protocol for each port). For more than one
can also be monitored at authorized remote PTZ camera, the cameras must be (one of): •
stations. Different types (protocol), and connected through a
different port (with RS232 – RS422/485 converter
Legal Notice: The recording of live audio is subject to as needed); • Connected in parallel (individual
local bylaws. Be sure to find out if audio recording is control can be provided though OSRD / receiver-
restricted in your area before proceeding. driver IDs); • Use a supported 'cascade' protocol
Audio inputs can be microphone inputs, or (such as Canon VC-C4); • Connected through a
'line-level' inputs. To connect to a line-level switcher.
input, bare microphones will each require a
suitable pre-amp (sourced locally).

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 Cameras Identified through a Hardware ID: Be 25.2.3 Camera Numbering per
sure to jot down the OSRD / receiver-driver ID for
each camera, as this will be needed when you Connections
enable and set up the PTZ feature. Related Topics:
Camera numbering (when viewed from the
16.3 Pan/Tilt/Zoom Activation and Set Up
rear of the video server case):
Tip: Many non-PTZ cameras can be zoomed in
and out manually during installation (using buttons Version 3.0x with Premium Capture
on the camera body). Boards:
25.2.2 Camera Installation Issues
Ensure cameras are properly installed in a
location that will provide the desired view
with good image quality / subject size.
Zoom: Cameras typically provide an optical and
digital zoom feature that can be set during
installation (buttons on the camera). Pan/tilt/zoom
cameras can be controlled through the software.
Extreme zooming is not a replacement for good
camera location, since digital zoom provides larger
images of poorer quality.
Tip: For best performance, ensure all cameras
connected through a single capture board are the
same brand (different models okay if from the same Notes: • 1 & 2 pertain to video capture cards, while 1b
manufacturer). Similarly, each capture board & 2b pertain to satellite connectors. • When set for
should ideally be connected to cameras with similar viewing 4 cameras at a time (i.e., 'quad' mode), only
lighting (e.g., connect indoor and outdoor cameras cameras associated with different screen 'quadrants'
through separate capture boards). can be displayed at the same time.
Related Topic: 8.2 Viewing Cameras at a Video
If these criteria cannot be met, and you are having
Server
problems in some views:
Related Topics: 16.1.2 [ Video Control ]

Frame Rate: For maximum frame rate (full motion),

only one camera from each capture board can be
displayed at a time. As such, try to connect
cameras of higher interest (and/or higher security)
through different capture boards.

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Notes: Manufacturers may change their protocol PELCO_ASCII

without notice. • Pelco ASCII Protocol (Revision G) PELCO CM6700
V2.3 remote stations can control PTZ cameras from • Switcher for Coaxitron PTZ control
V2.1, V2.2, and V2.3 NetVision Video Servers.
• RS-232 to RS-232 (9600,8,O,1)
AD_DeltaDome_II_422
PELCO_D_Version
• RS422 Communication Protocol
• Pelco "D" Protocol PELCO SPECTRA Dome
• RS232 to RS422 (4800,8,N,1)
• PELCO DD5A series Dome
CANON_VC-C4 • RS-232 to RS-422/485 (2400,8,N,1)
• VC-C4 communication camera PELCO_P_Version
• RS232C (9600, 8, N, 1 or 2) • Pelco "P" Protocol PELCO SPECTRA Dome,
Note: Individual control for cascaded cameras is • PELCO DD5A series Dome
supported for this model (selecting "Camera 0" in the
• RS-232 to RS-422/485 (4800,8,N,1)
PTZ control will affect all cameras in the 'cascade').
PHILIPS_AUTODOME
CC12E00
• PHILIPS (BURLE) Auto Dome LTC0809 Series
• (9600, 8, N, 1)
• RS-232 to RS-422/485
COP CD55
PIH_7000
• (2400, 8, N, 1)
• Standard RS-485 Interface
Elbex EXC93 • (9600,8,N,1)
• (4800, 8, N, 1) PIH_717
Elmo_PTC_200 • Standard RS-485 Interface
• (9600, 8, N, 1) • (9600,8,N,1)

Fastrax II (PAL) RapiDome_VCL

• (9600, 8, N, 1) • (9600,8,N,1)

Honeywell RapiDome (North America) / SAMSUNG_SCC_641

VCL (Europe) • (9600, 8, N, 1)
• (9600, 8, N, 1) SAMSUNG SPD 1600
• Half Duplex setting on RS485 converter,
• (9600, 8, N, 1)
TPD(+) to TxA(+); TPD(–) to TxB(–)
KALATEL_KTD312 UEL_MV912RS
• KTD-312 computer interface ASCII Protocol • UEL OSRD model of MV912RS
• RS-232 to RS232 (2400 or 9600,8,N,1) • RS-232 to RS-422/485
• Cyberdome (4800, 8, N, 1) UEL_MV961A
MV910B_COM2 • UEL OSRD model of MV961A, MV561
• PHILIPS (BURLE) On-Site Receiver/Driver,
• RS-232 to RS-422 (9600, 8, N, 1)
LTC8561
PANASONIC_WVCS850 (Conventional) • Series : LTC8564/20, LTC8566 Series
• Panasonic Conventional protocol, • RS-232 to Biphase
• compatible with CS600, CS650 VICON_SURVEYOR99
• (9600, 8, N, 1) • RS422 Receiver Communications Protocol
PANASONIC_WVCS850 (New) • V5UWM , VICON Surveyor99 Series Camera Dome
• RS232 to RS-422 (600 or 4800,8,N,1)
• Panasonic new protocol,

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JP1
5 4 3 2 1
JP4
JP2
Blue
Serial IN
Black (RS232)

Red
Green
Yellow 12V Ù 5V
JP3
Front of NetVision
server (capture station)

Ø
JP1 Reference 5 4 3 2 1
Typical (default) 9 - - - 9
Half Duplex (Tx/Rx on same line) 9 - 9 - 9
Half Duplex w/RTS Control - 9 9 - -

Other Jumpers
JP2 9 (always)
JP4 9 (always)
JP3 per PTZ voltage (see diagram)

25.3 Wiring Reference The sensors can be either normally open, or

normally closed (as long as you 'tell' the Video
25.3.1 About External Alarm Inputs Server software which type of sensor you are
using). This is done under:
Each camera can have an external sensor [Utility] ÖRecorder Setting ÖAlarm .
associated with it (dry contact). If enabled, the Related Topics:
camera-view will be recorded whenever the 18.3 External Sensors and Recording Duration
sensor is tripped (and if set up, a ‘pre- Three outputs are also included to provide
recording’ of just before the event will also be signalling functions. One output fires when
available). This can be instead of, or in any external sensor is tripped, a second one
addition to video motion sensing. triggers when motion is detected in any
Tip: External inputs can also: • Trigger alarm-alerts camera-view, and the third output is activated
and email; • Aim an associated (PTZ) camera to a pre- when either of these conditions occurs.
defined ‘preset’ position; • Display the camera image
on a TV monitor until acknowledged by someone (TV- The inputs and outputs are connected through
Out / Spot Monitoring). For details, check the index for a DB connector on the back of the Video
a desired keyword. Server.

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25.3.2 I/O Wiring—NetVision Premium Cards
This is a 25-
PIN connector
that is NOT
close to the
regular PC
connectors
(monitor,
network, etc.).
Output
Specifications:
• TTL +5V
• 15 mA max.
• Optical relay
or isolator
strongly
recommend
ed
Pin 19 --- Red/Blue
Pin Function Ext. Wire Colour Pin 20 --- Green/Red
Pin 1 Alarm input 1 Black Pin 21 --- Green/Orange
Pin 2 Alarm input 3 White Pin 22 Alarm input 10 White/Red/Black
Pin 3 Alarm input 5 Red Pin 23 Alarm input 12 Red/Black/White
Pin 4 Alarm input 7 Green Pin 24 Alarm input 14 Black/White/Red
Pin 5 Alarm output 1 Orange Pin 25 Alarm input 16 Black/White/Green
(Input tripped, or
video motion)
Pin 6 Alarm output 3 Blue
(video motion
detect)
Pin 7 --- Black/White
Pin 8 --- Black/Red
Pin 9 Alarm input 9 Black/Green
Pin 10 Alarm input 11 Black/Orange
Pin 11 Alarm input 13 Black/Blue
Pin 12 Alarm input 15 White/Black
Pin 13 Ground White/Red
Pin 14 Alarm input 2 White/Green
Pin 15 Alarm input 4 White/Blue
Pin 16 Alarm input 6 Red/Black
Pin 17 Alarm input 8 Red/White
Pin 18 Alarm output 2 Red/Orange
(input tripped)

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Audio Inputs: The Video Server PC includes an

integrated sound card with a microphone jack
and line-level output for (self-powered) PC
speakers.
More audio inputs can be added--via optional or
third-party audio cards. Bare microphones to
connect through a line-level input will each
require a suitable microphone pre-amp.
Related: 25.1 Capture Board Reference

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26 Troubleshooting
26.1 Unable to Connect 26.3 Video Playback Problems
Check these items: 26.3.1 Black Screen Flickers when
1) Ensure the Video Server is running, You Try to Play a Video
and logged onto the network. Recording
2) Ensure you are using the correct IP
Try deactivating "DirectDraw" for your
address.
Windows media player. Sample steps follow
3) When logging into a remote station, (differs by player version):
ensure you are entering a user name 1) Start up your Windows media player
(and correct password) that have (under: Programs ÖAccessories
been registered at the Video Server. ÖEntertainment);
Related Topics: 11.2 Remote Users and
Permissions (+ HTTP server port) 2) Select these items: File ÖProperties
4) Check with your network administrator ÖAdvanced ÖVideo Renderer
to ensure no network considerations ÖProperties ÖDirectDraw.
have been overlooked. 3) Ensure NO DirectDraw options are
Related Topics: selected.
21 Network and Connectivity Issues
Alternative: Download and install the latest
26.2 Camera Display Problems version of Windows media player).

26.2.1 All Cameras White/Washed Out

If all cameras appear 'washed out' (bright/white 26.4 Testing PTZ Cameras
image), check to ensure you have disabled all at a Video Server
camera numbers that are not connected.
(PTZ Diagnostic)
Locator: (Logged in at the Video Server as If you know the correct PTZ command-format
a "Supervisor"), (syntax), you can test PTZ cameras by
Select: [Utility], then [Camera Setting]. sending PTZ commands manually.
Right-click the PTZ control form and select
26.2.2 Some Cameras Jumpy or Very PTZ Diagnostic. The top of the diagnostic
Bright for Brief Periods screen shows PTZ commands being sent by
the NetVision software.
Try to ensure cameras on a specific capture
board are the same brand (different models Then, type your desired command, click
from the same manufacturer are okay). [Send], and watch for the camera to respond.
Similarly, try to ensure cameras on a specific
capture board are in similar lighting conditions.
For example: Try to keep indoor and outdoor
cameras on separate capture boards.

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27 Using the
ATM cameras are viewed in the same manner
ATM Interface Option as other cameras. For details, refer to the
related topics.
27.1 Introducing the ATM Related Topics:
8.1 Viewing Cameras from a Remote Station
Interface Option 8.2 Viewing Cameras at a Video Server
22 Using the Small Remote Module
An ATM interface option is available that
allows:
• Interfacing with automated teller machines 27.4 Recording ATM Camera
(ATMs) on a banking network;
Images
• Recording the scene when each person ATM cameras are typically set to record in
uses the ATM machine (with or without a response to each ATM transaction. This is
short video of just before each person used described in the documentation provided with
the machine--i.e., pre-alarm recording); the ATM option (ATM Interface Option
• Showing the ATM transaction information as Installation and Set Up).
a subtitle while each ATM camera is being
recorded; All other recording methods and scheduling
can also be used if desired (i.e., the same as
• Tracking activity at an ATM vestibule; for all other cameras).
• Playing captured videos associated with Attention: ATM transactions are treated as alarms.
each ATM transaction. (Remotely, you can As such, alarm monitoring schedules associated with
play the recordings, and/or download them ATM cameras will affect transaction-triggered
to you local hard drive); recordings. Be sure this is what you want before setting
up this type of scheduling.
• Taking snapshot image(s) from the ATM
videos and either saving them as a file, or Related Topics:
6.4 Alarm / Recording Status Indications at a Video
printing them as a single-page 'report'. Server (Camera Number Colours)
9 Recording Camera-Views
Note: For remote access, the ATM Interface option
18 Scheduled and/or Alarm-Triggered Recording
can be used by remote users with access to the
"Playback" server.
Subtitles, and Alarm Overlays (v2.3 SP2): Regular
subtitles and alarm overlays should NOT be used
with the ATM interface option as they may interfere
with ATM overlays.

27.2 Topics Covered Elsewhere:

• "ComTools" Software Installation and Set Up;
• ATM Interface Option Installation and Set Up:
These topics are documented separately
(provided with the ATM Interface Option)

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27.5 Playing ATM Video
Recordings
27.5.1 Part 1: Introduction and
Accessing This Feature
ATM videos can be played back in a similar
manner to other recordings, although this can
be done only through the ATM event playback
screen.
• Select the Playback function of your
NetVision software:
Video Server: [Playback] button near the "Remote", and enter (or select) the IP address
bottom-right; of the specific PC (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). To clear
Remote Station: Blue triangle near the the "Remote" selections list, click [Clear
bottom-left corner; History].
Small Remote Module: Green triangle.
Date (From and To): Set the desired range of
• In the playback screen, click [ATM] at the dates and/or times for files to be included in
bottom, and log in as a remote user when the list.
prompted. Tip: You can access a pop-up calendar by clicking the
button next to the start or end date. To select specific
Notes: • If the descriptive 'bubble' is still present times, select the date first, and then select and enter
above the (other) Search button, you will need to wait the hours, minutes, and seconds as desired. Note: It
until it disappears, or click [ATM] again. • The will be easier to find your desired video file if you limit
login information entered here will be used only for the list to a small date/time range.
remote ATM playback sessions. • If the [ATM]
button is not present, this means you do not have the ATM Machine Number: To limit the list to one
ATM interface option installed. ATM machine, select the Video Server serial
(COM) port associated with your desired ATM
27.5.2 Part 2: Search for Desired Files machine here.
Transaction Number "From" and "To": To
• Click [Search] near the bottom-right of the
limit the list to a specific range of transaction
ATM / Event playback screen.
numbers, set the desired lowest and highest
• Enter your search criteria, and click [Search values in the range (From = Lowest; To =
Now]. The recordings will appear in a list at Highest).
the bottom. Tip: It will be easier to find your desired video file if you
Tip: To quickly find your desired video, it is best to limit the list to a small range of transaction numbers.
limit the search to a small block of time and/or a
small range of transaction numbers. [Search Now]: After selecting your desired
-------------------------------------------------- search criteria, click this button to perform the
search.

Local, Remote, and [Clear History]: This [Stop Search]: This stops a search
allows selecting the PC/location of the ATM that is presently under-way.
video files. For files on your present PC, click
"Local", and then select the PC name in the
list. For a remote Video Server, click

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To play a video, simply locate the desired one Playback Window
in the list, and either double-click the
transaction number, or select the transaction Top-Right Buttons: These allow viewing or
number, and click [X] on the right side of the printing a 'snapshot' frame from a recorded
screen. video (covered in 'Part 6', to follow).
--------------------------------------------------
If the file-list is larger than one screen, a scroll- Position 'slider': This shows your relative
bar will appear on the left for your position within a video. You can drag the slider
convenience. to quickly skim through a video.
If the list contains more than 20 transactions Buttons Near the Bottom Half of the Slider:
(60 files including pre-alarm recordings), it will These allow replaying or resuming a video,
be broken up into 'pages' that can be selected pausing, stopping, and jumping to the next or
in the navigation field at the bottom-right previous file. These buttons appear yellow
corner of the list. when available.
Notes: • Scrolling pertains to a single
'page' only. • The 'Search' screen closes
automatically when you start playing a video. Play: Starts playing your selected video.
• If you wish to close it manually, click the [X]
Pause: Stops the video playback. (Selecting "Play" will
in the upper right corner of the 'Search' form.
continue from the present position.)
Stop: Stops the video playback. (Selecting "Play" will
restart from the beginning.)
Backward: Rewinds the video one frame at a time;
Forward: Advances the video one frame at a time
Previous File: Jumps to the beginning of the previous
video file (in the current 'page' of the file list);
Next File: Jumps to the beginning of the next video file (in
the present folder/list);
Continuous Playback: The remaining videos (in the
current 'page' of the file list) will be played automatically in
sequence).
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Zoom (50%, 100%, 200%): This allows you to
change the size of the video image.
[ Search ]: Click this to perform a new search.
See "Part 2", previous/above.

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27.6 Additional Options 27.7 Viewing and Printing
(the right-click menu)
'Snapshots'
Some additional commands can be accessed
You can take 'snap shots' of desired images
by right-clicking the transaction number for a
from a video file, and print or save them as
file/event:
desired.
• Protect/Unprotect This Tran.: This allows
blocking or allowing transaction files to be File-Format: Snapshots saved through ATM Playback
are saved as BMP files.
deleted by the ATM auto-housekeeping
feature. Protected files/transactions are First, open/play the desired video, and use the
flagged with an asterisk ( ∗ ). 'position' slider, or the pause and play buttons
Tip: If you wish to access the auto-housekeeping to locate the desired image. Then, use the
feature for ATM recordings: • Go to the specific buttons next to the top half of the speed slider
Video Server; • Right-click the Event-Server module as desired:
on the task bar; • Select Set Up from the
pop-up menu; • Log in as a "Supervisor"; Snapshot Buttons (top-right)
• Click [Housekeeping Setup].
Camera (snap shot): This toggles between video
• Authenticate: This checks the playback mode and snapshot mode (snapshot buttons
appear yellow when available);
file's built-in watermark to ensure
the file has not been tampered Magnifying glass (zoom): To enlarge (zoom into) a
portion of the video frame, click-and-drag a box around the
with.
desired area, and then click this button;
• Download: This copies a remote To Zoom Back Out: Click the Zoom button again.
file onto your PC's hard-drive.
Thereafter, the video will be Printer symbol (Print): This allows printing your snap shot
in a single-page 'report'.
available under "Local" on your PC.
(Click the 'printer' button, and then use the command
buttons at the top of the print-preview screen.);
Diskette symbol (Save): This allows saving your snap
shot as a "BMP" file. (Browse for the desired folder, and
click [OK].)
Page symbol (Printer Setup): This allows setting up
header, disclaimer, and comment text to appear on printed
snapshot 'reports'. Enter your desired text. Click
[Header/Disclaimer] to access those items. When
finished, click [OK] to close each screen as needed.
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To close the playback windows when finished,
click the [X] in the top right corner of each
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Note: This section pertains to: • Micro DVR, and; • Systems older than v2.3 SP2
Also See: 7 Playing or Downloading Video Recordings

28.1 The Video Playback Feature 28.1.1 Filename / Location Reference:

(Micro DVR)
Beginning with version 2.2, Netvision provides Captured video files are stored under \dsr-
two playback tools for remote stations as well video\image on the specific PC, in folders for
as Video Servers: each 'server' (PC name or IP address), camera
name, and date.
New-Style Player: • New look; • Smart
Motion Search (looks for motion within Exceptions: • Backed up files are placed in \dsr-
Backup\image on the drive selected during the
selected files, and creates new files from the
backup process; • 'Motion-found' files created by
'motion-detected' sections); • Streaming mode the Smart Search feature are located under \dsr-
selections (for slower connections); postmotion\image; • All files are placed in folders
• Searches separately for regular recordings, for each 'server' (PC name or IP address), camera
backed up files, or 'motion-found' files; name, and date.
• Results organized by date in folders on the Tips: • The first letter of the filename indicates the
left; • Ability to print the file-list, and backup type of recording: Alarm-triggered, Pre-alarm,
files to another location/media; Scheduled, or Manual Recording; • The NetVision
software provides an alternative method for
Older 'Quad-Style' Player: Up to four videos selecting these items; • Videos are recorded as
at a time. standard "AVI" (or MPEG) files that can be played
back using NetVision, or any typical Windows
With both player versions, you can preview media player program; • You can minimize the
files associated with a specific camera, and playback window by clicking [] in the top-left
play selected file(s) manually, or with 'auto- corner; • Similarly, you can 'collapse' the playback
start'. 'Continuous Playback' allows and search screens by right-clicking anywhere on
automatically stepping through files in the blue title-bar.
sequence.
Tip: NetVision uses a 'streaming' playback
approach--allowing the video to start playing right-
st
away (without having to be downloaded 1 ).
Exception: Due to extremely limited bandwidth,
streaming playback is NOT recommended
through a dial-up connection.
(Download instead.)
TechTip: Playing Video Server recordings from a
remote station provides much less 'loading' on the
Video Server than playing the videos on the Video
Server itself. As well, it is best to 'download' files to
a remote station, and then play them locally (esp.
for pause/resume, etc.)
Remote Playback of ‘Super’ Recordings: When
recordings made at ‘Super’ resolution are played
back through a remote connection, they will never
appear at better than ‘High’ resolution. For viewing
at maximum resolution, download before viewing.

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28.2 Step 1: Open the Video Player
At a remote station, click the blue 'Play'
button in the bottom-left corner. At a Video
Server, click [Playback] in the panel near the
bottom-right.
Remote Module Software: Click the dark green
'Play' button.
Tip: To close the playback window when finished,
click the [X] in the top right corner.

Then, select [Playback] when prompted (as

opposed to [ATM Playback] ). ServerName/IP Address: Enter (or select)
Related Topic: 27.5 Playing ATM Video Recordings the IP address or PC name of the server PC
(computer that contains the video files).
New Style Player: Click the 'search'
User Name: Enter your (valid) remote
button (folder/binoculars) at the
username as set up at this specific server PC.
bottom of the playback screen.
Password: Enter your (valid) remote user
password as set up at this specific server PC.
Older 'Quad' Player: Click the Connection Bandwidth: Indicate your
'quad mode' button (4 squares) at the connection speed (Low for dial-up; Medium for
bottom of the playback screen. cable/DSL; High for a network connection).
Then, click the 'search' button Tip: This sets the streaming playback image quality
(folder/binoculars) at the bottom of and frame rate as suitable for your type of connection.
the 'quad' playback screen. Notice: Due to speed and reliability considerations,
Instructions Bubble: If an instructions dial-up connections are NOT recommended.
bubble is present, you'll need to click once Use a faster connection if you have a choice.
to close the bubble, and then again to open
the file-search screen. Streaming Mode (new-style player only):
• Time Based: File playback duration
maintained (regardless of your connection
28.3 Step 2: Local / Remote, and speed). Individual frames may be dropped.
Connection Screen • Frame Based: Every frame will be shown no
matter how long it takes.
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A remote connection screen will appear When ready, click [OK].
automatically if your last session was not local.
Tip: Close the screen and select 'local' if desired.
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Local: Select this for video files on your
present PC;
Remote: Select this to access video files on
some other PC (Video Server).
New Style Player: Click [Select].

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28.4.1 3a) Select the Type of Files 28.4.3 3c) [Search Now] (new-style player)
(new-style player only) This allows starting a search in the new-style
Normal: Any type of original recording files. player.
Old/Quad Player: The search starts as soon a you
Backup: Files that had been backed up to
select a server, camera, and/or new date.
some other location/media.
CD/DVDs and Portable Drives: To play files that had (If you need to close the file-list window, press the Esc
been backed up onto a CD/DVD or a portable drive, key, or click [X] in the top-right corner.)
ensure the CD or portable drive is accessible before
starting your search. 28.4.4 3d) Show or Hide Specific
Motion Search: File segments created by a Types of Recordings
previous 'Smart Motion Search'.
Related Topics: 28.5 Smart Motion Search
To show or remove specific types of recordings
(Micro DVR) in the list, use the coloured 'Event' buttons.
28.4.2 3b) Colours indicate the type of recording:
Select the Server, Camera,
Red: A motion / alarm-triggered recording;
and Date Light Blue: A pre-alarm recording (immediately before
motion was detected);
Server Name
Yellow: A manual / instant recording;
Select the 'server' (PC name or IP) that has the
Green: A scheduled recording.
video files.
Notice: For an IP Address, the camera list may not
be available until you open the "server" drop-list, File-Type Reference: The first letter of the
and select the (detected) PC name in the list. filename, and the "Event" column show the
type of recording:
A / ALM: A motion / alarm-triggered recording;
P / PRE: A pre-alarm recording (immediately before
Camera motion was detected);
You can view videos associated with one R / REC: A manual / instant recording;
camera at a time. Select the camera here to S / SCH: A scheduled recording.
view the video files for that camera.
Date
New-Style Player: Select a "From" and "To"
date to cover your desired date-range.
Old/Quad-Style Player: Select "All", or a
specific day here.
Tip: You can also select start and end date/time at
the bottom of the screen. (To use the pop-up
calendar, click the button next to the Start or End
date.)

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28.4.5 3e) Locating File(s) in the List 28.4.6 3f) Old/Quad Player:
New-Style Player: You can view files Items at the Bottom of the File
pertaining to one day at a time (select the List
folder for the desired day on the left). Date/Time, Coloured Bands, and
Magnifying Glasses

The bottom of the screen includes arrows for

changing the start and end date/times to
narrow the list to a smaller range.
All recordings in the selected date/time-range
are also indicated graphically as coloured
bands at the bottom of the screen. You can
use the 'magnify' and 'reset' buttons to zoom
into a smaller date/time range, or return to the
full range.
Coloured "Event" Buttons
Backup/Delete: The new-style player also allows you Click these to show or hide different types of
to backup or delete files if desired (one at a time). recordings in the list.
(Right-click a file and select Backup or Delete from the
• Red: A motion / alarm-triggered recording;
pop-up menu.)
• Light Blue: A pre-alarm recording (immediately
Remote Stations vs. Video Server: At a remote
before motion was detected);
station, you can backup or delete only files stored
locally (i.e., that were recorded at that PC, or • Yellow: A manual / instant recording;
downloaded). At a Video Server, you can work with • Green: A scheduled recording.
local files, or 'remote' files -- for folders that have
been 'mapped to' as a drive letter.
Attention: Deleted files cannot be
recovered. It is best to check your
backups before deleting any files.

CDs and Portable Drives: If your PC includes a CD

burner, you can backup files onto CDs once they
have been 'formatted' to be accessible through a
drive-letter (e.g., using DirectCD). Similarly, portable
drives can be used as long as they are available to
the PC before you select "Backup".

Old/Quad-Style Player: The files appear in a

single list.
The main part of the screen shows a list of
video files. You can sort by clicking any
column heading, and move around using your
mouse wheel, or the scroll bars.

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(Micro DVR) Click the desired areas of the frame that are to
be monitored for motion;
After searching for normal or backup files, you
Tip: You can also select or clear all portions of the
can select them and perform a 'Smart Motion screen using [Select All] or [Clear All].
Search' which looks for motion within the files,
and creates new files from the portions that Detection Area:
include motion. This is most useful for lengthy - [Select All]: Selects all detection zones on the left;
scheduled (or instant) recordings.
- [Clear All]: Clears all detection zones on the left;
1) Perform a standard search (Normal or - Show Grid: This shows/hides a 'grid' to indicate the
Backup) to obtain a list of the source selectable detection zones.
files on a specific day.
Tip: To ensure you have the desired files, right-
Sensitivity: This sets a relative threshold for
click each file in turn, and select Preview from the motion detection. Leave this as-is unless
pop-up menu. motion is being detected falsely (or if it is not
Related Topics: 28.1 The Video Playback being detected when it should).
Feature (Micro DVR)
Interval (x100 ms): This sets how often the
2) For each file to be searched for motion, camera-view will be checked for motion (i.e.,
right-click the file and select Motion every xx tenths of a second).
Search from the pop-up menu. Tip: Extension Time (sec): This sets how long the
You'll see an asterisk (∗) appear in the "Motion" resulting files will be beyond the motion-
column.
detected portion (up to 30 seconds). With
3) Configure the motion detection as intermittent motion, a smaller value can result
desired: in a larger number of smaller files being
produced.
• With one of the files selected, click
[Setup] in the Smart Motion Search 4) Click [Finish] to close the set up
area. window.
5) Click [Start Search] to perform the
Smart Motion Search.
• Select your desired parameters.

6) When the search finishes, a "!" will

appear in the Motion column for any
files in which motion was found.
Tip: "Motion-found" files are placed in c:\dsr-
postmotion in folders for each server/PC,
camera, and date (the date of the original
recording).
7) To view the files, perform a standard
search to obtain a list of the source files
on a specific day. Be sure to select
Motion Search files (instead of
"Normal" or "Backup"), and select the
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 pertaining to the desired "motion-found" Utility (tools symbol): This allows setting the
files. file-format for snapshots.
Related Topics: 28.1 The Video Playback Related Topic: Browse forward to "Viewing and
Feature (Micro DVR) Printing 'Snapshots'".

28.6 Step 4: Playing a Video Playback Controls (near the top right):
These buttons allow controlling video playback:
To view a small snapshot of the first frame,
• Play: Starts playing your selected video. (In 'quad'
right-click the file, and select Preview. st
playback mode, select the desired video window 1 .)
Alternative: With the old/quad-style player, you can
also select the file, and click [Preview] near the top- • Pause: Stops the video playback. (Selecting "Play"
right corner of the screen. will continue from the present position.)
• Stop: Stops the video playback. (Selecting "Play"
To Close a Preview: Click any filename in the list, or
will restart from the beginning.)
repeat the steps above to preview another file.
• Backward: Rewinds the video one frame at a time;
To play a video, double-click the date portion
• Forward: Advances the video one frame at a time
of the desired file. (You will be returned to the
playback window.) • Previous File: Jumps to the beginning of the
Alternative: You can also select the file, and click previous video file (in the present folder/list);
[Play] at the bottom (new-style player), or [Apply] in • Next File: Jumps to the beginning of the next video
the top-right corner (old/quad player). file (in the present folder/list);
To copy a video to your (remote station) PC, Speed: This allows setting the relative
right-click the file, and select Download. playback speed.
Downloaded files are stored under C:\dsr- Autostart: Sets whether or not you need to
video\Image\Server(orIP)\Camera\Date
click the play button to start playing the
Instant Playback: If the "Instant Playback" feature is selected video(s) (after selecting files the file
enabled, videos that are presently being recorded
can be played back. Note: This closes the present
list);
recording file (to allow it to be played-back), and Cont. Play: All newer recordings in the folder
starts a new recording file. will be played (in the order they were
recorded), starting with your (oldest) selected
28.6.1 Buttons -- New-Style Player file. If Cont. Play is not selected, you will need
to click the play button once.
Zoom: This allows zooming in or out of the
current video image. (100% is normal size.)
Snapshot Buttons: These allow grabbing a
video frame.
For details, browse forward to "Viewing and Printing
'Snapshots'".

Date/Time, Coloured Bands, and

Magnifying Glasses at the Bottom
The bottom of the screen includes arrows for
changing the start and end times to narrow the
list to a smaller range.
All recordings in the selected time-range are
Position 'slider': This shows your relative indicated graphically as coloured bands at the
position within a video. You can drag the slider bottom of the screen. You can use the
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'magnify' and 'reset' buttons to zoom into a Autostart: Sets whether or not selected
smaller time range, or return to the full range. video(s) will start playing automatically (when
opened in the file list);
• Red: A motion / alarm-triggered recording; • Light
Blue: A pre-alarm recording (immediately before Play: Starts playing your selected video. (In
motion was detected); • Yellow: A manual / instant 'quad' playback mode, select the desired
st
recording; • Green: A scheduled recording. video window 1 .)
-------------------------------------------------- Pause: Stops the video playback.
28.6.2 Buttons (Selecting "Play" will continue from the
-- Old/Quad-Style Player present position.)
Stop: Stops the video playback. (Selecting
"Play" will restart from the beginning.)
Backward: Rewinds the video one frame at
a time;
Forward: Advances the video one frame at
a time
Previous File: Jumps to the beginning of
the previous video file (in the present
folder/list);
Next File: Jumps to the beginning of the
next video file (in the present folder/list);
Open Multiple Files: Allows playing multiple
files that you selected in the file list. If
"Continuous Playback" is not selected, the
In the bottom-left corner of the player, select software will wait for you to click "Play" to
start subsequent files.
NTSC or PAL, and the display mode (1 vs. 4
videos at a time--'quad' playback mode). If "Continuous Playback" is also selected,
all newer recordings in the folder will be
'Quad' playback mode: The video will appear in the played (in the order they were recorded),
last-selected playback window, and playback starting with your (oldest) selected file.
controls pertain to the selected playback window ------
only (click the title-bar for the desired one first).
[Play All], [Pause All], and [Stop All]:
Exception: See [Play All], [Pause All], and [Stop
All], to follow/below. These buttons (bottom-left) allow
playing/resuming, pausing, or stopping the
Speed 'slider': This allows setting the videos in all four screen areas at the same
playback speed (drag the slider and watch for time.
your desired speed--from 0.1x up to 10x).
Tip: Otherwise, you select the title bar for one
Top-Right Buttons: These allow grabbing a video, and use the controls on the right (previous).
video frame (details in a following section /
below).
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Position 'slider': This shows your relative
position within a video. You can drag the slider
to quickly skim through a video.
Buttons Near the Bottom Right: These
allow replaying or resuming a video, pausing,
stopping, and jumping to the next or previous
file. These buttons appear yellow when
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[Utility]: This button (bottom of the playback
window) allows setting playback options (for the
selected playback area), and viewing
properties (for the presently-displayed video
file).
Tip: If in 'quad' playback mode, click the title-bar of
the desired window first.
 Properties : Click this to view detailed
 Options : This allows setting the items information on the file that is presently in the
to appear in the title bar of the present playback window.
playback window, and setting the image size
(original size, or fit-to-window).

 Select "Save a Frame" Type : This

allows selecting a file-type for ALL 'snapshots'
saved through the quad playback screen.
(BMP or JPEG.)

Related Topics:
16.1 Set up Cameras and Titles
16.4 Show Date and Time in Video Image;
28.1 The Video Playback Feature (Micro DVR)
28.8 Viewing and Printing 'Snapshots' (Micro DVR)

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You can take 'snap shots' of desired images To close the playback window when finished,
from a video file, and print or save them as click the [X] in the top right corner.
desired. : Related Topics: 28.1 The Video Playback Feature
First, open/play the desired video, and use the
'position' slider, or the pause and play buttons
to locate the desired image. Then, use the
'snap shot' buttons as follows:

Snapshot Buttons
New-Style Player: The snapshot buttons appear in a
different layout near the bottom-right, but with similar
icons. Operation is as described below.
File-Format (BMP vs. JPEG): To set the file-format for
snapshots (new-style player), click the Utility button
(tools symbol) near the top-right corner of the screen.
Then, make your selection and click [OK].
Camera (Snap shot): This puts you into snapshot mode,
and activates the other snapshot buttons;
Video Camera (Video): This returns you to normal video
playback mode.
Old/Quad Style Player: Click the camera button again.
Magnifying glass (+/zoom in): To enlarge (zoom into) a
portion of the video frame, click-and-drag a box around the
desired area, and then click this button;
Tip: You can only zoom once. To reframe your image,
click 'Zoom Out', and then try again.
nd
2 Magnifying glass (zoom out): Select this to view the
full image after zooming in;
Printer button (print): This allows printing your snap shot.
(Click the 'printer' button, and then respond to the print-
details screen when it appears.);
Diskette button (save): This allows saving your snap shot
as a "BMP" file. (Browse for the desired folder, and click
[OK].)
Page symbol (Printer Setup): This allows setting up
header, disclaimer, and comment text to appear on printed
snapshot 'reports'. Enter your desired text. Click
[Header/Disclaimer] to access those items. When
finished, click [OK] to close each screen as needed.
Managing Snap Shot Files: The filename will be
based on the camera number, video recording date,
and a 'counter' value. Tip: You can use the
Windows Explorer to locate the file and make
copies, or change the filename as desired.
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29 Viewing Cameras through a Web Browser
Also See:
8.1 Viewing Cameras from a Remote Station 29.3 Using WebCam
8.2 Viewing Cameras at a Video Server
8.3 Changing a Camera's View (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) WebCam works by continuously ‘grabbing’
8.4 Monitoring Cameras via TV (Spot Monitor) JPEG images from the NetVision video server.
With a fast connection, this is capable of a
29.1 Introduction nearly real-time video (from one camera at a
time).
NetVision Video Servers support a number of
methods for viewing cameras, aiming PTZ WebCam supports NTSC and PAL cameras,
cameras, and recording video images directly and allows viewing a camera and taking
through your web browser. ‘snapshots’ when desired. WebCam works
directly with your browser, and will not prompt
We’ve ‘showcased’ these features through a you to download any additional software.
demonstration server at:
http://netvisiondemo.verextech.com/links.htm To access the WebCam feature, you can:
(notice NO “www”). • Select one of the WebCam options from the
See further instructions below for details on demo site (http://netvisiondemo.
using any of the associated web pages. verextech.com/ links.htm), or;
• Access the WebCam feature for another
29.2 Requirements and Speed server as follows:
Concerns Simple/html version:
http://ServerIPorName/webcam/ index.htm
The display rate will depend on your
Java applet version:
connection speed, and server configuration.
http://ServerIPorName/java/webcam/
Bandwidth (or framerate) selections are also
index.htm
provided in each screen to obtain best results.
Tip: Remember to include the “:Port#” after the
Accessing the WebCam or WebView ‘page’ on server name or IP address if the port is not 80.
any server will require a valid remote user
name and password that has access to the
WebCam server (for WebCam), or to the Video
Server (for WebView).
Note: If the HTTP port being used by the NetVision
Video Server is NOT “80”, then any server references
must be appended with a colon plus the actual port
number that is being used (e.g.,
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:Port#). Remote users and the HTTP
port are set through the same screen.
Related Topics:
11.2 Remote Users and Permissions (+ HTTP server
port)
Note: Since this feature works through the NetVision
Video Server, cameras do not need to be IP-
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Click [OK] if prompted with “User name or 29.4 Using WebView
password is wrong”. Then enter a valid
WebView allows viewing live surveillance
username (e.g., demo), and password (e.g.,
camera images from a NetVision Video Server
demo), and click [Connect]. (pressing the
through a Web Browser.
Enter key will not work here).
WebView allows: • Viewing NTSC and PAL
Then, select your desired cameras, and other
cameras;
items on-screen.
• Viewing 1, or up to 4 cameras at a time;
Tip: As of this writing (2005.09), cameras 1, 3, 5, and 7
are available under netvisiondemo. • Controlling PTZ cameras (if you have
permission for this);
• Recording cameras remotely.
Items On-Screen
WebView will prompt you to download
- Camera: Select the camera number here. additional software if needed.
- Server: Enter the name or IP address of the
To access the WebCam feature, you can:
NetVision Video Server here.
Tip: Remember to include the “:Port#” after the • Select one of the WebCam options from the
server name or IP address if the port is not 80. demo site (http://netvisiondemo.verextech
.com/links.htm), or;
- User Name: Enter the name of a valid user with
permission to access the WebCam server at the • Access the WebCam feature for another
specific NetVision Video Server PC (e.g., demo). server as follows:
- Password: Enter the password associated with Simple/html version:
the user name that you entered--if required (e.g., http://ServerIPorName/webview/ index.htm
demo). Java applet version:
http://ServerIPorName/java/webview/
- [Connect]: Click this button to connect with the
server and view the selected cameras.
index.htm
Tip: Remember to include the “:Port#” after the
Note: Pressing the Enter key will not work here.
server name or IP address if the port is not 80.
- [Snapshot]: Click this button to open a second
window containing a snapshot from the camera
image.
Tip: To save a copy of the snapshot (as a .BMP file):
• Right-click the snapshot image; • Select “Save
Picture As”; • Enter or select your desired location
and filename; • Click [OK].
- NTSC or PAL: Select the type of cameras
here (or try both settings to see which one
provides better results.
- Frame Rate (Low / Medium / High): This sets
the relative maximum number of frames per
second that you will see. Select a frame rate
suitable for your connection speed/bandwidth.

Click [OK] if prompted with “User name or

password is wrong”. Then enter a valid
username (e.g., demo), and password (e.g.,

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demo), and click [Connect]. (pressing the 29.4.2 Items on the Right-Hand Side of
Enter key will not work here). the Screen
Then, select your desired cameras, and other
items on-screen. - Camera-View Symbols (if present): These
allow switching between 1 and 4 camera-views.
Tip: As of this writing (2005.09), cameras 1, 3, 5, and 7
are available under netvisiondemo. - Server: Enter the name or IP address of the
NetVision Video Server here.
29.4.1 ItemsUnder the Camera Tip: Remember to include the “:Port#” after the
server name or IP address if the port is not 80.
Image(s)
- User Name: Enter the name of a valid user with
- Camera: Select the camera number here. permission to access the WebCam server at the
- Rec: Click this to start (or stop) recording video specific NetVision Video Server PC (e.g., demo).
from the associated camera. - Password: Enter the password associated with
Tip: Video recordings will be saved under: d:\DSR- the user name that you entered--if required (e.g.,
Video\Remote\Server(orIP)\Camera#\Date\xxxxxxx.AV demo).
I
- [Connect]: Click this button to connect with the
- PTZ: Select this to activate the PTZ controls for server and view the selected cameras.
‘aiming’ and/or ‘zooming’ a PTZ camera (if you
Note: Pressing the Enter key will not work here.
have permission to do this).
Tip: To 'aim' the camera, 'hover' your mouse around - Bandwidth (Low / Medium / High): This
the camera-view, and watch for the cursor to change adjusts the frame rate and other video quality
to an arrow or magnifying glass. Then, click-and-hold parameters as suitable for your connection
the image with the cursor showing the desired action. speed. Select the value that most accurately
To zoom in, click the centre (magnifying glass). To represents your connection speed/bandwidth.
zoom out, right-click the centre (magnifying glass).
- NTSC or PAL: Select the type of cameras
here (or try both settings to see which one
provides better results.
- Resolution: This allows selecting larger or
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29.5.1 Introduction 29.5.2 Location of Files

The WebCam and WebView HTML ‘pages’ for WebCam
a server can be customized as desired. The - HTML: d:\DSR-Video\DSR-Webroot\
most common reason for this would likely be to webcam\index.htm (and/or pal.htm)
display your company name and/or the server - Java: d:\DSR-Video\DSR-Webroot\
name on-screen. java\webcam\index.htm (and/or pal.htm)
Attention: This should NOT be attempted by
WebView
anyone who is not certain of what they are
- HTML: d:\DSR-Video\DSR-Webroot\
doing. ALWAYS start by making (and webview\index.htm (and/or quad.htm)
maintaining) a backup copy of the HTML file
before making any changes. That way, if the - Java: d:\DSR-Video\DSR-Webroot\
altered HTML ‘page’ stops functioning java\webview\index.htm (and/or quad.htm)
properly, you can always revert to a (copy of) 29.5.3 Title-bar
the backup copy. and Heading Text
Customizing your WebCam or WebView page Thin Blue Title-bar Text at the Top of the
is outside the scope of the NetVision product Browser Application
itself. As such we do not provide support on Look for text tagged as <Title> near the
how to perform this task, or how to ‘fix’ the beginning of the file.
HTML if you ‘break’ it.
Large Heading Across the Top of the Web
Page
Search for “</head>” (including the forward
slash, but without the quotes), and then look
for a line that begins with <td>. (The text
appears near the end of the line).

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 30.3 Hardware Installation and
30 Setting up an IP
Set-up
Camera or Video Server Ensure your IP cameras and/or network video
module (v2.3 SP2) servers are connected to their network and
communicating as described in the installation
30.1 Introduction instructions provided with that hardware.
NetVision supports a number of models of IP Multiple PTZ Cameras: PTZ connections for
cameras and video server hardware multiple cameras can be 'daisy-chained' together,
modules—allowing a NetVision system to work although ALL PTZ cameras connected via IP must
with cameras located just about anywhere in use the same PTZ protocol.
the world.
30.4 Adding NetVision NVS
IP Camera: A camera that is connected to a home
or business network via IP allowing it to be Support
accessed through the network or across the Attention: The NetVision Server PC must have
Internet. access to the internet.
NetVision NVS: A hardware module that allows
connecting up to 4 cameras to a network to enable NetVision NVS units include a CD for you to
IP communications. Supports PTZ cameras. install on the NetVision server PC.
These units include a CD for you to install on the
Select from the autorun menu (if provided), OR
NetVision server PC.
look for setup.exe on the CD.
30.2 Technical Information Attention: Do this with the NetVision software shut
down.
PTZ: IP cameras may also include PTZ support
(where supported by the hardware connection). After installing the CD, the first time you run
ALL PTZ cameras that are connected via IP must the NetVision software, you will be prompted to
use the same PTZ protocol. (During PTZ enter your license key for registration.
configuration, COM6 must be used for these
cameras, and COM7 must be left free (for internal
communications). Individual cameras are identified
for PTZ control by the camera ID in the Camera
Table.
Related Topic:
16.3 Pan/Tilt/Zoom Activation and Set Up
Software Version: NetVision v2.3 SP2 includes IP
camera support, and this feature can also be added
to v2.3 units shipped previously. To determine if
you have this feature, at the NetVision Video Server
PC, go to: "Windows Control Panel, ÖDSR
Configuration", and log in as a supervisor. If you
see "Manager: Video Source" anywhere in the list,
this means that you have IP camera support.
Any or all of your supported number of Enter your license key, and double check to
cameras may be IP based. ensure you have typed it correctly. Then click
[Register]. Your new feature will be
Number of Cameras: The number of cameras that
are supported by a NetVision Video Server PC is registered through the internet. You will be
based on licensing, and the number of capture notified when the registration is completed.
boards installed. Click [OK] to close that screen.

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servers.
Settings
Tip: Various models are supported in each case
Locator: Open the Windows Control Panel, (which you will identify in the next step),
and double-click DSR Configuration.
3) With the camera still selected in the list,
Desktop Link: There should also be a link to this on click [Setup]. Then, enter your desired
your desktop called "NetVision Configuration". settings, and click [OK].
Login as a supervisor using a valid name and 30.5.2 The
password. Then, double-click "Manager:
Video Source Setup Screen
Video Source" in the list.
Note: This may be at the top or other location in the
list rather than appearing in alphabetical order.

30.5.1 Video Source Manager

For each camera:

1) Select the camera in this list.
2) Select [Source], select the type of video Note: This is a sample screen. Other models will
source, and click [OK]. have similar settings.
Video Sources Supported:
- Server Type: Select your model of IP camera
UCC Video Capture Card: Select this for each
camera that is connected directly to the back of the
or video server here.
NetVision Server PC. - Server: Enter the IP address for the IP camera
NetVision NVS: Our 4-camera IP network video or network video server module.
server. - Username: Enter a valid username (as set up
Axis Server: Axis IP cameras and/or video at the IP camera or video server) to allow
servers. connecting with this camera.
Elmo Server: Elmo IP cameras and/or video - Password: This is the password associated
servers. with the username above.
Sony Server: Sony IP cameras and/or video
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- Re-enter: Re-enter the password here. (This software is running, you may need to restart the
helps to protect against saving with an incorrect software.
password).
- Camera Number: This is a relative camera 30.6 Additional Considerations
number on an IP video server hardware module. Cameras that are accessed via IP are still
Note: For an actual IP camera, this does not apply cameras nonetheless, so they need to be set
(it will be fixed as 1 and 'greyed-out'). up accordingly, including:
- Size: This sets the camera image size (where • Basic Camera settings
supported by the hardware)--e.g., NTSC, PAL, • PTZ settings (if applicable)
CIF, 4CIF, etc.
• Scheduled and/or alarm-triggered recording
- Media Type: This sets the codec for streaming
(if multiple codecs are supported). Consider PTZ Detail: ALL cameras connected via IP must
both desired quality and available bandwidth. use the same PTZ protocol. During PTZ
Configuration, select COM6 for these cameras, and
You may also want to try different settings here,
ensure COM7 is left free (for internal
and observe the results when viewing this communications). Daisy-chain PTZ wiring.
camera. Individual cameras are identified for PTZ control by
the camera ID in the Camera Table.
Video Loss Notification
- Yes: Select this to have the NetVision server Related Topic:
16.3 Pan/Tilt/Zoom Activation and Set Up
monitor the signal from this camera.
Scope: This pertains to the alarm alert and alarm For related topics, look in the table of Contents
email features--which can notify one remote station (under "Configuration").
and any number of email addresses when an alarm
occurs (including video loss). (Depending on your
network stability and/or internet connection, you
may prefer not to be notified every time this occurs.)
Video loss is always reported on-screen at the
NetVision Video Server PC.
Related Topics: 6.2 Responding to Alarm Alerts
15.1 Enable/Disable Alarm Alerts or E-Mail
- After Video Loss (xx seconds): This sets the
duration for video loss needed to trigger a loss
notification.
Auto Reconnect
- Yes: If a camera signal is dropped, this will
cause the NetVision software to automatically
keep trying to re-establish a connection with the
camera.
- Auto connect After (xxx seconds): This sets
the duration for video loss needed before
NetVision will try to re-establish a connection
with the camera.
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- [OK]: Click this to save your settings.
- [Cancel]: Click this to abort your entries,
leaving this screen in its previous state.
Attention: To recognize any changes made in DSR
Configuration while the NetVision Video Server

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31.1 Introducing PVS 31.2 Technical Information
Have you ever wanted to see everywhere at The PVS option uses an ImmerVision 360 lens
the same time? All traditional lenses have with 1/3" sensor, CS mount, and automatic
blind spots, and even PTZ cameras can only iris.
'look' in one direction at a time. The PVS
Resolution: The PVS option provides a digital
option with ImmerVision IMV1™ - 1/3" lens manipulation of a panoramic image (NTSC:
eliminates blind spots, and allows viewing and 640x480; PAL: 640x576). This lens is intended to
recording a full 360° field of view (360° x 180°). work in conjunction with other cameras with
standard lenses for visual identification of intruders.
Unlike a standard fish-eye lens, any portion of
Remote Software: With the remote station (and
the image can be selected and viewed without IRM) software, PVS control is supported only for
any annoying 'fish-eye' distortion. playback.
The PVS option provides:
31.3 Installation and Licensing
• Multiple viewing modes for camera
viewing and video playback; Attention: The NetVision Server PC must have
• Virtual PTZ control for viewing and access to the internet. Additional licensing for
playback; remote PCs is not needed.
• Digital zoom control for viewing and The NetVision PVS option includes a CD for
playback. you to install on the NetVision server PC (and
remote PCs).
Tip: Using the PVS control during recording does
not affect the recording. The whole image is always Select from the autorun menu (if provided), OR
recorded. look for setup.exe on the CD.
Attention: Do this with the NetVision software shut
down.
After installing the CD on the NetVision server
PC, the first time you run the NetVision
software, you will be prompted to enter your
license key for registration.

Sample Uses:
• Jewellery store, or other location with large
product display areas. Enter your license key, and double check to
• ATM vestibule security ensure you have typed it correctly. Then click
• Receptionist or guard station security [Register]. Your new feature will be registered
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the registration is completed. Click [OK] to Note: This ensures the panoramic image is
close that screen. processed optimally for each type of mounting.

31.4 31.4.3 Bottom of this Screen

PVS Configuration (Video
Server PC) - [OK]: This saves your settings and closes this
screen.
Locator: Windows Control Panel,
- [Apply]: This applies and saves your settings
ÖDSR Configuration,
without closing this screen.
Ö"Optional Features Setup" (double-click),
Ö ImmerVision Setup - [Cancel]: Click this to abort your entries,
leaving this screen in its previous state.
Attention: To recognize any changes made in DSR
Configuration while the NetVision Video Server
software is running, you may need to restart the
software.

31.5 Using the PVS Control

The PVS control can be used separately when
viewing a camera or playing a video.

Locator:
Live cameras (server only): Right-click a
panoramic camera image, and select
[360 View].
Video Playback: [Playback],
Ö[360 Playback].
Remote Software: Click the coloured 'Play' button, then
select [360 Playback].
Tip: Using the PVS control during recording
does not affect the recording. The whole
image is always recorded.
Notes: If the PVS control is already in use (image
not oval/original), right-clicking will open the PVS
control directly. (The menu will not appear.)
31.4.1 Top of this Screen "360 Playback" is the same as [Video Search] but
with the PVS control included at the top right.
ImmerVision Camera
Motion Detection Setup: This is covered
- Ensure each camera with an ImmerVision 360 separately. Related Topic: 18.5 Setting up Video
lens is selected here (9), and all other cameras Motion-Detection.
are NOT.
Remote Viewing of Panoramic Cameras:
Panoramic cameras can be viewed via remote
31.4.2 Middle of this Screen software, but the PVS control will only be available
during playback.
Camera Position
- For each panoramic camera, select the camera
number from the drop-down list, and then select
how that camera is mounted (on a wall, the
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- [Single]: Shows the middle of the image.

Tip: This view supports virtual zooming and PTZ.

- [Quad]: Shows the image in four quadrants.

31.6.1 Top of this Screen

- (camera and mounting information): During
camera viewing, the camera and mounting type
are identified here. Does not appear during
playback.
View Type
Note: The first time you change the view mode
after opening the PVS control, there will be a delay
(to load a DLL file).
- [Original]: Shows the original panoramic
image. Tip: This view supports virtual zooming and PTZ
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 31.6.3 Bottom of this Screen
- [Perimeter]: Shows the image as two wide-
angle images. - [Close]: This closes the PVS control screen.
(Appears only with "360 View"--not playback.)
Note: During playback, the PVS control will close
when you click the [X] to close the PVS screen. If
you need to move the playback screen (to access
this button), you can 'drag' its title-bar to a new
location.

31.7 Viewing Cameras and Playing

Videos
For details on these topics, please look in the
table of contents under "Common / Daily
Tasks".
Note: 360 Playback is the same as [Video Search]
but with the PVS control included at the top right.
Note: "Perimeter" mode does not apply for 'wall-
mounted' cameras.

31.6.2 Middle of this Screen

PTZ
Note: These virtual PTZ controls appear for
"Single" and "Quad" views only. (PTZ functions do
not apply to other views.)
- (quadrant selector): For 'quad' view, select
your desired quadrant here.
Quadrant Numbering: Quadrants are numbered as:
1 2
3 4
- (slider bar): This sets the PTZ and zoom
speed. (Fastest is all the way to the right.)
- (arrows in square layout):
Each arrow 'virtually' zooms
the image in the indicated
direction.
- (magnifying glass): Click and
hold this to zoom in (same as
the right arrow below).
- (left and right arrows): Click
the left arrow to zoom out, and
the right arrow to zoom in
(same as the magnifying glass
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360 Playback .................... 22, 25, 27, 30, 38, 141 ATM files
Using the PVS control .................................141 Authenticate ................................................124
360 view.................................................... 41, 141 Download ....................................................124
Using the PVS control .................................141 Protect/Unprotect ........................................124
Viewing Cameras at a Video Server .............41 View or print snapshots ...............................124
ABM ................................................................121 ATM Interface Option ......................................121
Acknowledging alarm alerts ..............................12 Initial Setup (See manuals provided with the
Administration ...................................................50 ATM Option) ............................................121
Checking your Software Version ...................50 Recording ATM Camera Images .................121
Alarm ................................................................93 Viewing ATM Cameras................................121
Alarm / Recording Status Indications at a Video ATM vestibule
Server (Camera Number Colours) ................15 ATM Interface Option ..................................121
Alarm / Reporting Features and 'Chatting' ..12, 16 Audience ............................................................ 4
Chatting on-line with a Video Server .............16 Audio .....................................................74, 83, 84
Responding to Alarm Alerts ..........................12 Enable Audio for Specific Cameras...............83
System I/O Primer.........................................12 Remote Audio Monitoring ..............................84
Alarm Alert ............................................ 68, 72, 74 WAV file for alarm alert .................................74
Enable/Disable Alarm Alerts or E-Mail (Video Audio server ......................................................59
Server) ......................................................72 Audio Setting .....................................................83
Set Up the Alarm Alert Caller (Video Server) 74 Audit log ............................................................62
Setting Up the Alarm Alert Receiver..............68 Viewing Changes Made Under [Utility] ..........62
Alarm Alert (under DSR Configuration -- Optional Audit Trail Log (under DSR Configuration --
Features Setup) ............................................72 Optional Features Setup) ..............................70
Alarm Alert Caller (Video Server taskbar) .........74 Authenticate ATM files ....................................124
Alarm Alert Receiver (remote station taskbar) ..68 Auto Alarm Display (v2.3 SP2) ..........................76
Alarm alerts............................................... 12, 106 Automatic recording ..............................90, 93, 94
Responding to Alarm Alerts ..........................12 System I/O Primer .........................................12
Viewing cameras...................................12, 106 Automatic Video File Management (Self-
Alarm email Set Up ...........................................72 Housekeeping) ..............................................56
Alarm Files Overwrite........................................86 AVI File size ......................................................86
Alarm log report ................................................61 Setting the Duration to Start a New File ........86
Alarms............................................. 12, 61, 76, 77 Backing Up or Restoring Configuration Settings
Auto Alarm Display (v2.3 SP2)......................76 ......................................................................62
Responding to Alarm Alerts ..........................12 Backing up video recordings .......................52, 54
Set Up Alarm Overlays (v2.3 SP2)................77 Backup ..................................................52, 54, 62
System I/O Primer.........................................12 Bandwidth........................................................103
Viewing a List of Motion-Detection Alarms ....61 Network usage ............................................103
Alarm-triggered recording ..................... 90, 93, 94 Bank machine interface option ........................121
Allow Minimization of the Main Window ............70 Bright (disable cameras if not present)..............79

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Browser................................................... 108, 134 For a remote station ......................................67
Remote configuration.................................. 108 For the small remote module (look for Online
Viewing Cameras through a Web Browser . 134 View) .......................................................106
Camera and PTZ Reference........................... 113 Codec (for the Video Server).............................87
Camera image problems................................. 120 Codec (in DSR Configuration -- Recording Setup)
......................................................................87
Camera name ................................................... 79
Codec Configuration .........................................87
Camera sequence............................................. 80
Colour ...............................................................15
Camera Setting (under Utility)........................... 79
Button colours (display & recorder panels)....15
Camera table (for PTZ cameras) ...................... 81
Commissioning..................................................66
Camera titles..................................................... 79
Configuration Introduction .............................66
Camera views ................................................... 15
Common / Daily Tasks . 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 19,
Alarm / Recording Status Indications at a
21, 22, 24, 25, 27, 29, 30, 33, 38, 40, 41, 43,
Video Server (Camera Number Colours) .. 15
47, 132
Camera views
Alarm / Recording Status Indications at a
Recording Camera-Views ......................... 47 Video Server (Camera Number Colours) ..15
Cameras ..................... 40, 41, 76, 77, 79, 80, 103 Capturing Video Frames ...............................29
Auto Alarm Display (v2.3 SP2)...................... 76 Capturing Video Frames (Micro DVR).........133
Cameras to Appear in Sequential Viewing.... 80 Changing a Camera's View (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) .43
Network usage ............................................ 103 Chatting On-line with a Video Server ............16
Set Up Alarm Overlays (v2.3 SP2)................ 77 Identifying Remote Servers for Playback ......38
Set up Cameras and Titles ........................... 79 Instant Playback (v3).....................................21
Setting the Display and Viewing Cameras .... 41 Logging Out¸ Changing Operators¸ or Shutting
Viewing Cameras from a Remote Station ..... 40 Down .........................................................11
Cameras to Appear in Sequential Viewing........ 80 Playback methods supported ........................17
Cameras with Sound......................................... 83 Playback Window Options and Video/File
Camera-views way too bright (disable cameras if Properties (Micro DVR) ...........................132
not present)................................................... 79 Playback--Technical Details ..........................17
Capturing Video Frames ................................... 29 Playback--Working with the File List (v2.3 SP2)
Capturing Video Frames (Micro DVR) ............ 133 ..................................................................30
Changing a Camera's View (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) ..... 43 Playing or Downloading Video Files (Micro
Changing operators .......................................... 11 DVR) .......................................................125
Chat .................................................................. 16 Power Up and Windows Log In .....................10
Chat Server....................................................... 59 Quad Playback..............................................33
Chatting on-line with a Video Server ................. 16 Recording Camera-Views .............................47
Chatting On-line with a Video Server ................ 16 Responding to Alarm Alerts...........................12
Check the PC Date and Time ........................... 50 Searching for Motion in videos ......................25
Checking your Software Version....................... 50 Setting the Display and Viewing Cameras.....41
Clock................................................................. 50 Starting the Netvision Software .....................10
PC date and time .......................................... 50 Synchronized Playback (v2.3 SP2--server only)
..................................................................19
Codec ............................................................... 87
System I/O Primer.........................................12
CODEC............................................................. 67
Thumbnail Search (v2.3 sp2 r2) ....................24

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 Video Search (v2.3 SP2)...............................22 PTZ Configuration .........................................81
Viewing Cameras from a Remote Station .....40 Recording Setup............................................86
Working with the Playback Screen (v2.3 SP2) Remote Service Manager..............................59
..................................................................27 Self Housekeeping ........................................56
Communications / Server Modules .....................8 Set Alarm Mode (for external alarms)............92
Composite video ...............................................46 Utility (Configuration Backup and Restore)....62
Composite Video Copyrights and Trademarks .............................. vii
Displaying .....................................................46 Date.............................................................50, 82
Computer date and time....................................50 PC date and time...........................................50
Configuration............. 62, 66, 70, 72, 74, 108, 109 Show Date and Time in Video Image ............82
Backing Up or Restoring Configuration Date/time.........................................................132
Settings .....................................................62
Items to appear in the playback title bar (Micro
Configuration Introduction .............................66 DVR) .......................................................132
Enable/Disable Alarm Alerts or E-Mail ..........72 Desktop ...........................................................6, 7
Enable/Disable the Minimize Feature............70 Remote Station............................................... 6
Remote configuration (through a web browser) Video Server Desktop .................................... 7
................................................................108
Dial up
Set Up the Alarm Alert Caller ........................74
Windows dial-up networking connection......102
Startup / Logoff Options ................................70
Dial-up
The Watch Dog Feature..............................109
Windows dial-up networking connection......102
Configuration changes ......................................62
Disclaimers........................................................ vii
Viewing Changes Made Under [Utility] ..........62
Display ..............................................................41
Configuration Introduction .................................66
Viewing Cameras at a Video Server..............41
Connection........................................................40
Display alarmed cameras automatically ............76
Viewing Cameras from a Remote Station .....40
Displaying composite video ...............................46
Connection permissions....................................59
Download ATM files ........................................124
Remote Users¸ Passwords¸ and Permissions
Drive Usage (in DSR Configuration -- Recording
..................................................................59
Setup)............................................................86
Connections ...................................... 63, 113, 117
DSR Configuration .56, 58, 59, 62, 70, 72, 76, 77,
Camera and PTZ Reference .......................113 81, 82, 86, 92, 109
Managing Remote User Connections ...........63 Auto Alarm Display (v2.3 SP2) ......................76
Wiring Reference ........................................117 Local User Manager ......................................58
Control Panel (DSR Configuration) 58, 59, 62, 70, Minimize NetVision........................................70
72, 81, 82, 86, 92, 109
Optional Features Setup
Local User Manager......................................58
(Alarm Alert) ..............................................72
Minimize NetVision........................................70
Misc. (Audit Trail Log) ...............................70
Optional Features Setup
Time Stamp Setup.....................................82
(Alarm Alert)..............................................72
Watch Dog...............................................109
Misc. (Audit Trail Log) ...............................70
PTZ Configuration .........................................81
Time Stamp Setup ....................................82
Recording Setup............................................86
Watch Dog ..............................................109
Remote Service Manager..............................59
Pan/Tilt/Zoom Control ...................................81
Self Housekeeping ........................................56

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 Set Alarm Mode (for external alarms) ........... 92 File properties (Micro DVR).............................132
Set Up Alarm Overlays (v2.3 SP2)................ 77 File size.............................................................86
Utility (Configuration Backup and Restore) ... 62 Setting the Duration to Start a New File ........86
DSR-Backup\image files ............................. 52, 54 File type.............................................................87
dsr-postmotion\image files (Micro DVR) ......... 129 Codec selection.............................................87
DSR-video\image files ................................ 52, 54 Filekeeping............................................30, 50, 52
DSR-Video\image files........ 17, 19, 21, 22, 27, 47 Introduction ...................................................50
Instant Playback (v3) .................................... 21 Working with the File List (v2.3 SP2).............30
Synchronized Playback (v2.3 SP2--server only) Filename .....................................................52, 54
.................................................................. 19 Filename
Video Search (v2.3 SP2) .............................. 22 Recorded video files......................................52
Working with the Playback Screen (v2.3 SP2) Filename
.................................................................. 27
Recorded video files......................................54
DSR-Video\image files (Micro DVR) ............... 125
Frame Rate .......................................................89
DSR-Video\Log\Alarm\yyyymmdd.txt ................ 61
Frame Rate For Recording................................89
dsr-video\Log\HK\yyyymmdd.txt........................ 57
Frequently asked questions ............................120
DSR-Video\Log\PlaybackServer\yyyymmdd.txt 71
General configuration settings...........................70
DSR-Video\Log\Trail\Trail.txt ............................ 62
General Configuration Settings .........................70
Email alert......................................................... 72
Grid in camera window......................................94
Enable Alarm Alert ............................................ 72
Setting up Video Motion-Detection ................94
Enable Audio for Specific Cameras .................. 83
Hard drive..........................................................86
Enable Audit Trail Log....................................... 70
Select Drive to Record ..................................86
Enable DSR Http Server Log ............................ 70
Hardware.................................................113, 117
Enable TV Mux ................................................. 70
Camera and PTZ Reference .......................113
Enable/Disable Alarm Alerts or E-Mail .............. 72
Wiring Reference ........................................117
Enable/disable the HTTP Server Log................ 70
Housekeeping .......................................50, 54, 56
Enable/Disable the Minimize Feature ............... 70
Introduction ...................................................50
Enable/Disable Tracking of Changes Made Under
HTTP port ...................................................59, 61
[Utility] ........................................................... 70
HTTP Server .....................................................70
Enabling Instant Recording ............................... 88
HTTP server port.........................................59, 61
Event Server ................................................... 121
Identifying Remote Servers for Playback ..........38
FAQ ................................................................ 120
Image quality...............................................38, 69
Feature overview ................................................ 4
Inputs ..........................................................12, 93
Features.............................................................. 4
Setting up Pre-Alarm Recording....................93
File (in DSR Configuration -- Recording Setup) 86
System I/O Primer.........................................12
File format for snapshots (Micro DVR, Quad
Playback) .................................................... 132 Installing or Upgrading the Remote Station
Software ........................................................98
File format for snapshots (Quad Playback) ....... 37
Instant playback ................................................88
File list............................................................... 30
Instant Playback (v3).........................................21
Working with the File List (v2.3 SP2) ............ 30
Instant recording ...............................................88
File management ............................ 30, 52, 54, 56
Enabling ........................................................88
Working with the File List (v2.3 SP2) ............ 30

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Instant Recording Hot Key ................................88 Remote Users¸ Passwords¸ and Permissions
Intended Audience and Required Knowledge .....4 ..................................................................59
Interfacing with bank machines .......................121 Video Server Users and Passwords ..............58
Internet............................................................138 Viewing a List of Motion-Detection Alarms ....61
Setting up an IP Camera (or Video Server Viewing Changes Made Under [Utility] ..........62
module) ...................................................138 Managing Recorded Video Files ...........50, 52, 54
Introduction ......................................... 2, 4, 6, 7, 8 Introduction ...................................................50
Introduction to Automated Recording................90 Managing Remote User Connections................63
IP 100 Micro DVR...............................................129, 132
Network and Connectivity Issues ................100 Playback Window Options and Video/File
IP camera........................................................138 Properties ................................................132
Setting up an IP Camera (or Video Server Playing or downloading video files...............125
module) ...................................................138 Smart Motion Search...................................129
IRM software...................................................106 Viewing and Printing 'Snapshots'.................133
Knowledge of reader ...........................................4 Microphone .................................................83, 84
LAN.................................................................138 Enable Audio for Specific Cameras...............83
Setting up an IP Camera (or Video Server Remote Audio Monitoring ..............................84
module) ...................................................138 Minimize ............................................................70
Local (Video Server) users and passwords.......58 Enable/Disable the Minimize Feature ............70
Local User Manager (in DSR Configuration) .....58 Minimize button .................................................70
Location of recorded videos ........................52, 54 Enable/Disable the Minimize Feature ............70
Log............................................ 12, 16, 61, 62, 71 Minimize NetVision............................................70
Saving a 'chat' session to a text file...............16 Minimize NetVision(under DSR Configuration)..70
Setting Video Playback Sessions to be Logged Misc. (in DSR Configuration -- Recording Setup)
..................................................................71 ......................................................................88
View the alarm-alert log (Remote Station).....12 Modules (communications/server modules) ....... 8
Viewing a List of Motion-Detection Alarms ....61 Monitor ..............................................................46
Viewing Changes Made Under [Utility] ..........62 Monitoring Cameras via TV (Spot Monitor) ...46
Logging Out¸ Changing Operators¸ or Shutting Monitoring Cameras via TV (Spot Monitor) .......46
Down.............................................................11
Motion ...............................................................25
Login .................................................................10
Searching for Motion in videos ......................25
Remote Station .............................................10
Motion detection ..............................61, 90, 93, 94
Video Server .................................................10
Playing or Downloading Video Files (Micro
Login to Windows automatically ......................109 DVR) .......................................................125
Management ..... 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 59, 61, 62, 63 Schedules for Recording and/or Motion
Backing Up or Restoring Configuration Detection ...................................................90
Settings .....................................................62 Setting up Pre-Alarm Recording....................93
Checking your Software Version ...................50 Setting up Video Motion-Detection ................94
Managing Captured Video Files ....................56 Viewing a List of Motion-Detection Alarms ....61
Managing Recorded Video Files .............52, 54 Motion search..............................................25, 86
Managing Remote User Connections ...........63 Playback Motion Search Temporary File
PC Date and Time ........................................50 Location.....................................................86

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Name and enable cameras ............................... 79 Panoramic Video Surveillance--PVS (v2.3 SP2)
Network ....................................................................141
Setting up an IP Camera (or Video Server Passwords...................................................58, 59
module) ................................................... 138 Remote Users¸ Passwords¸ and Permissions
Network and Connectivity Issues .................... 100 ..................................................................59
Network usage ................................................ 103 Video Server Users and Passwords..............58
New system ...................................................... 66 PC Date and Time.............................................50
Configuration Introduction ............................. 66 PC requirements .................................96, 97, 100
NVS ................................................................ 138 Network and Connectivity Issues ................100
Setting up an IP Camera (or Video Server Remote Surveillance Station PC Requirements
module) ................................................... 138 ..................................................................97
Online ......................................................... 40, 41 Video Server PC Reference ..........................96
Remote on-line view ......................... 40, 41, 43 Permissions.......................................................59
Operation Setting .............................................. 70 Remote Users¸ Passwords¸ and Permissions
..................................................................59
Operators.................................................... 58, 59
Playback........................................24, 71, 88, 129
Remote Users¸ Passwords¸ and Permissions
.................................................................. 59 Setting If Recording can Be Interrupted for
'Instant Playback'.......................................88
Who can log in at a Video Server.................. 58
Setting Video Playback Sessions to be Logged
Option
..................................................................71
ATM Interface Option.................................. 121
Smart Motion Search (Micro DVR)..............129
Option Setting ........................... 58, 70, 80, 83, 88
Thumbnail Search (v2.3 sp2 r2) ....................24
Passwords .................................................... 58
Playback Motion Search Temporary File Location
Optional Features Setup ....................... 70, 72, 82 ......................................................................86
(Alarm Alert).................................................. 72 Playback server...........................................59, 71
Misc. (Audit Trail Log) ................................... 70 Setting Video Playback Sessions to be Logged
Time Stamp Setup ........................................ 82 ..................................................................71
Watchdog.................................................... 109 Playback sessions.............................................71
OSRD (see [Camera Table] )............................ 81 Setting Video Playback Sessions to be Logged
Other PTZ Features .......................................... 44 ..................................................................71
Output wiring................................................... 117 Playback Window Options and Video/File
Outputs ............................................................. 12 Properties (Micro DVR) ...............................132
System I/O Primer......................................... 12 Playback--Technical Details ..............................17
Overview............................................................. 2 Playing ATM Video Recordings.......................122
Overview --Types of Playback .......................... 17 Playing or Downloading Video Files .....17, 19, 21,
22, 27
Pan ........................................................... 81, 113
Instant Playback (v3).....................................21
Camera and PTZ Reference....................... 113
Overview --Types of Playback.......................17
Pan/Tilt/Zoom Activation and Set Up ............ 81
Synchronized Playback (v2.3 SP2--server only)
Pan/Tilt/Zoom Activation and Set Up ................ 81 ..................................................................19
Panoramic................................................. 41, 141 Technical Details...........................................17
Panoramic Video Surveillance (PVS).......... 141 Video Search (v2.3 SP2)...............................22
Viewing cameras at a Video Server .............. 41 Working with the Playback Screen (v2.3 SP2)
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Playing or Downloading Video Files (Micro DVR) Utility button (Micro DVR) ............................132
....................................................................125 Quad Playback ....................................33, 37, 132
Playing or Downloading Video Recordings .......33 Utility button...................................................37
Identifying Remote Servers for Playback ......38 Utility button (Micro DVR) ............................132
Quad Playback..............................................33 Rate...................................................................89
Searching for Motion .....................................25 Frame Rate For Recording............................89
Thumbnail Search (v2.3 sp2 r2) ....................24 Receiver-driver (see [Camera Table] ) ..............81
Playing or Downloading Video-Recordings 24, 25, Recorder buttons (camera numbers).................15
29, 30, 38, 132
Recorder Setting ...................................89, 90, 93
Capturing Video Frames ...............................29
Recording..................................15, 47, 61, 93, 94
Capturing Video Frames (Micro DVR).........133
Before motion is detected..............................93
Playback Window Options and Video/File
Enable audio for Specific Cameras ...............83
Properties (Micro DVR) ...........................132
Setting up Video Motion-Detection ................94
Working with the File List (v2.3 SP2) ............30
System I/O Primer .........................................12
Port number of http server ..........................59, 61
Viewing a List of Motion-Detection Alarms ....61
Power failure ...................................................109
Recording (under Utility¸ Option Setting) ...........88
Power up...........................................................10
Recording automatically ........................90, 93, 94
Pre-alarm recording ..........................................93
Recording Camera-Views..................................47
Presets........................................................44, 81
Recording mode ................................................88
Associate with camera input..........................81
Recording Mode for External Alarms.................92
Defining for a PTZ camera ............................44
Recording priority ..............................................87
Preview .............................................................52
Recording settings...........................82, 86, 88, 89
Filekeeping (v2.3 SP2)..................................52
Alarm Files Overwrite ....................................86
Priority (in DSR Configuration -- Recording
Setup) ...........................................................87 Enabling Instant Recording ...........................88
Priority for recordings ........................................87 Frame Rate For Recording............................89
Problem with camera image............................120 Resolution and Recording Mode ...................88
Protect/Unprotect ATM files ............................124 Select Drive to Record ..................................86
PTZ ..................................................... 43, 81, 113 Setting If Recording can Be Interrupted for
'Instant Playback'.......................................88
Camera and PTZ Reference .......................113
Setting the Duration to Start a New File ........86
Changing a Camera's View (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) .43
Show Date and Time in Video Image ............82
PTZ diagnostic ................................................120
Recording Setup (in DSR Configuration)...........86
PTZ Presets ................................................44, 81
Recording with audio .........................................83
Associate with camera input..........................81
Reference........ 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 113, 117, 120
Defining for a PTZ camera ............................44
Camera and PTZ Reference .......................113
PTZ Server........................................................59
Installing or Upgrading the Remote Station
PVS option ................................................ 41, 141
Software ....................................................98
Panoramic Video Surveillance (PVS)..........141
Network and Connectivity Issues.................100
Video search and playback ...........................22
Reinstalling or Upgrading the Video Server
Viewing cameras at a Video Server ..............41 Software ....................................................99
Quad .........................................................37, 132 Remote Surveillance Station PC Requirements
Utility button ..................................................37 ..................................................................97

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 Troubleshooting .......................................... 120 Report ...............................................................61
Video Server PC Reference.......................... 96 Viewing a List of Motion-Detection Alarms ....61
Wiring Reference ........................................ 117 Resolution and Recording Mode .......................88
Register remote users....................................... 59 Responding to Alarm Alerts...............................12
Reinstalling or Upgrading the Video Server Restart on power restoral ................................109
Software........................................................ 99 Restore .............................................................62
Remote Audio Monitoring ................................. 84 Ribbon cables .................................................117
Remote Configuration ..................................... 108 Wiring Reference ........................................117
Remote configuration server ........................... 108 Right-click menu................................................70
Remote Configuration server ............................ 59 Enable or disable the minimize feature .........70
Remote image quality ................................. 38, 69 RS232 – RS422/485 Converter Detail.............117
Remote Module............................................... 106 Schedule Planner..............................................90
Remote on-line view ............................. 40, 41, 43 Scheduled recording .........................................90
Remote servers ................................................ 38 Schedules for Recording and/or Motion Detection
Identifying Remote Servers for Playback ...... 38 ......................................................................90
Remote Station ..... 10, 11, 40, 50, 84, 97, 98, 100 Screen / desktop .............................................6, 7
Checking your Software Version ................... 50 Remote Station ...............................................6
Installing or Upgrading the Remote Station Video Server ...................................................7
Software.................................................... 98 Search...............................................................24
Logging Out¸ Changing Operators¸ or Shutting Thumbnail Search (v2.3 sp2 r2) ....................24
Down......................................................... 11
Search for motion..............................................86
Network and Connectivity Issues ................ 100
Playback Motion Search Temporary File
Power Up and Windows Log In ..................... 10 Location.....................................................86
Remote Audio Monitoring ............................. 84 SearchEngine Server ......................................121
Remote Surveillance Station PC Requirements Searching for Motion in videos ..........................25
.................................................................. 97
Select Drive to Record ......................................86
Starting the Netvision Software..................... 10
Select WAV file .................................................74
Viewing Cameras from a Remote Station ..... 40
Self Housekeeping (under DSR Configuration) .56
Remote station configuration .......... 38, 67, 68, 69
Self-Housekeeping logs ....................................57
Basic Set-up ................................................. 67
Sensors .....................................................12, 117
Setting Up the Alarm Alert Receiver ............. 68
System I/O Primer.........................................12
Station List (Identifying the Video Servers) .. 38,
Wiring Reference ........................................117
69
Sequence Setting..............................................80
Remote Stations -- Basic Set-up....................... 67
Server Management..........................................38
Remote Surveillance Station Desktop................. 6
Identifying Remote Servers for Playback ......38
Remote Surveillance Station PC Requirements 97
Server modules .............................................8, 63
Remote user connections ........................... 63, 71
Managing Remote User Connections............63
Managing Remote User Connections ........... 63
Server modules (Video Server taskbar) ............74
Setting Video Playback Sessions to be Logged
.................................................................. 71 Alarm Alert Caller ..........................................74
Remote Users and Permissions (+ HTTP server Set Alarm Mode (in ...........................................92
port) .............................................................. 59 Set Up Alarm Overlays (v2.3 SP2)....................77

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Set up Cameras and Titles................................79 Streaming playback.........................................103
Set Up the Alarm Alert Caller ............................74 Network usage ............................................103
Setting If Recording can Be Interrupted for Subtitle Setter....................................................79
'Instant Playback' ..........................................88 Subtitles ......................................................77, 79
Setting the Duration to Start a New File ............86 Set Up Alarm Overlays (v2.3 SP2) ................77
Setting up an IP Camera or Video Server module Set up Cameras and Titles............................79
....................................................................138
Supervisors .......................................................58
Setting up Pre-Alarm Recording .......................93
Who can log in at a Video Server ..................58
Setting Up the Alarm Alert Receiver..................68
Sync Playback...................................................19
Setting up Video Motion-Detection....................94
Synchronized Playback (v2.3 SP2--server only)19
Setting Video Playback Sessions to be Logged 71
System Administration and Maintenance ...50, 52,
Show Date and Time in Video Image................82 54, 56, 58, 59, 61, 62, 63
Shutting down the Netvision software ...............11 Automatic Video File Management................56
Smart Motion Search (Micro DVR)..................129 Backing Up or Restoring Configuration
Snap shot..........................................................29 Settings .....................................................62
Capturing video frames .................................29 Checking your Software Version ...................50
Capturing video frames (Micro DVR) ..........133 Managing Recorded Video Files .............52, 54
Snapshot................................................... 37, 132 Managing Remote User Connections............63
File format (Micro DVR, Quad playback).....132 PC Date and Time.........................................50
File format (Quad playback) ..........................37 Remote Users¸ Passwords¸ and Permissions
Software.......................................... 10, 11, 98, 99 ..................................................................59
Installing or Upgrading the Remote Station Video Server Users and Passwords ..............58
Software....................................................98 Viewing a List of Motion-Detection Alarms ....61
Logging Out¸ Changing Operators¸ or Shutting Viewing Changes Made Under [Utility] ..........62
Down.........................................................11 System I/O Primer .............................................12
Reinstalling or Upgrading the Video Server System Information ...........................................50
Software....................................................99
System Overview ............................................... 2
Starting the Netvision Software .....................10
Taskbar (server modules) .....................63, 71, 74
Software version ...............................................50
Managing Remote User Connections............63
Sound.................................................... 74, 83, 84
Setting Video Playback Sessions to be Logged
Enable Audio for Specific Cameras...............83 ..................................................................71
Remote Audio Monitoring..............................84 Taskbar (server modules)Alarm Alert Caller......74
WAV file for alarm alert .................................74 Test sound (WAV file) .......................................74
SP2 for Windows XP.........................................98 Testing PTZ Cameras .....................................120
Spot Monitor................................................46, 70 Text alerts .........................................................16
Monitoring Cameras via TV (Spot Monitor) ...46 Chatting on-line with a Video Server .............16
Starting your Software and Logging In ..............10 The Watch Dog Feature ..................................109
Startup / Logoff Options ....................................70 Thumbnail Search (v2.3 sp2 r2) ........................24
Startup and Logging In......................................10 Tilt .......................................................43, 81, 113
Remote Station .............................................10 Camera and PTZ Reference .......................113
Video Server .................................................10 Changing a Camera's View (Pan/Tilt/Zoom)..43
Station List (Identifying the Video Servers) .38, 69 Pan/Tilt/Zoom Activation and Set Up.............81

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Time and date................................................... 82 Utility button (Quad Playback) ...........................37
Show Date and Time in Video Image............ 82 Vcnt1.exe (remote viewer) ..............................106
Time Stamp ...................................................... 82 Version of software ...........................................50
Titles ................................................................. 79 Checking your Software Version ...................50
Custom camera titles .................................... 79 Vestibule
Too bright (disable cameras if not present)....... 79 ATM Interface Option ..................................121
Trademarks and copyrights ...............................vii Video.................................................................52
Transmitted image quality........................... 38, 69 Filekeeping (v2.3 SP2) ..................................52
Troubleshooting ........................................ 79, 120 Video Control ....................................................79
Too bright (disable cameras if not present)... 79 Video file management..........................52, 54, 56
TV out Video files....................................................52, 54
Enable or disable TV-out (Spot Monitor)....... 70 Video motion detection......................................94
TV-out ............................................................... 70 Video playback sessions ...................................71
TV-Out ...................................................... 46, 117 Setting Video Playback Sessions to be Logged
Monitoring Cameras via TV (Spot Monitor) ... 46 ..................................................................71
Wiring Reference ........................................ 117 Video Search (v2.3 SP2)...................................22
User connections .............................................. 63 Video server ......................................................59
Managing Remote User Connections ........... 63 Video Server .. 10, 11, 41, 50, 58, 74, 96, 99, 100,
113, 117
Users ................................................................ 59
Alarm alert caller set up.................................74
Remote Users¸ Passwords¸ and Permissions
.................................................................. 59 Camera and PTZ Reference .......................113
Users and passwords ....................................... 58 Checking your Software Version ...................50
Video Server Users and Passwords ............. 58 Logging Out¸ Changing Operators¸ or Shutting
Down .........................................................11
Using the Small Remote Module..................... 106
Network and Connectivity Issues ................100
Utility 50, 54, 58, 62, 70, 79, 80, 83, 88, 89, 90, 93
PC Reference................................................96
Camera Setting ............................................. 79
Power Up and Windows Log In .....................10
Enable/Disable Tracking of Changes Made
Under [Utility] ............................................ 70 Reinstalling or Upgrading the Video Server
Software ....................................................99
Housekeeping ............................................... 54
Setting the Display and Viewing Cameras.....41
Option Setting ............................................... 70
Starting the Netvision Software .....................10
Audio Setting............................................. 83
Users and Passwords ...................................58
Passwords ................................................ 58
Wiring Reference ........................................117
Recording.................................................. 88
Video Server Desktop .........................................7
Sequence Setting...................................... 80
Video server module .......................................138
Recorder Setting
Setting up an IP Camera (or Video Server
Alarm ........................................................ 93
module) ...................................................138
Frame Rate ............................................... 89
Video Server PC Reference ..............................96
Schedule Planner...................................... 90
Video Server Users and Passwords..................58
System Information ....................................... 50
Videos .. 17, 19, 21, 22, 24, 25, 27, 29, 30, 33, 38,
Viewing Changes Made Under [Utility].......... 62 61, 132
Utility button (Micro DVR, Quad Playback) ..... 132 Capturing Video Frames ...............................29

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 Capturing Video Frames (Micro DVR).........133 WebCam .........................................................134
Identifying Remote Servers for Playback ......38 Webcam server .................................................59
Instant Playback (v3).....................................21 WebView .........................................................134
Overview --Types of Playback.......................17 Welcome to Netvision..........................2, 4, 6, 7, 8
Playback Window Options and Video/File Communications / Server Modules................. 8
Properties (Micro DVR) ...........................132 Feature Overview ........................................... 4
Playback--Technical Details ..........................17 Intended Audience and Required Knowledge. 4
Playing or Downloading Video Files (Micro Remote Surveillance Station Desktop ............ 6
DVR) .......................................................125
System Overview ........................................... 2
Quad Playback..............................................33
Video Server Desktop .................................... 7
Searching for Motion .....................................25
Windows auto-login .........................................109
Synchronized Playback (v2.3 SP2--server only)
Windows dial-up networking connection..........102
..................................................................19
Windows log in ..................................................10
Thumbnail Search (v2.3 sp2 r2) ....................24
Windows XP with SP2 installed .........................98
Video Search (v2.3 SP2)...............................22
Wiring ......................................................113, 117
Viewing a List of Motion-Detection Alarms ....61
Camera and PTZ Reference .......................113
Working with the File List (v2.3 SP2) ............30
Wiring Reference.........................................117
Working with the Playback Screen (v2.3 SP2)
..................................................................27 Wiring Reference.............................................117
Viewing a List of Motion-Detection Alarms ........61 Working with the File List (v2.3 SP2).................30
Viewing and Printing 'Snapshots' ......................29 Working with the Playback Screen (v2.3 SP2) ..27
Viewing and Printing 'Snapshots (Micro DVR)' 133 WWW ..............................................................138
Viewing Cameras at a Video Server .................41 Setting up an IP Camera (or Video Server
module) ...................................................138
Viewing Cameras from a Remote Station .........40
XP with SP2 installed ........................................98
Viewing Cameras through a Web Browser......134
Zoom ...................................................43, 81, 113
Viewing Changes Made Under [Utility] ..............62
Camera and PTZ Reference .......................113
Viewing composite video (TV-Out / Spot Monitor)
......................................................................46 Changing a Camera's View (Pan/Tilt/Zoom)..43
Viewing Live Cameras .......................... 40, 41, 43 Pan/Tilt/Zoom Activation and Set Up.............81
Changing a Camera's View (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) .43
Setting the Display and Viewing Cameras ....41
Viewing Cameras from a Remote Station .....40
Viewing the Self-Housekeeping Logs................57
Watch Dog (under DSR Configuration, ÖOptional
Features Setup) ..........................................109
WAV file for alarm alert .....................................74
Web ........................................................108, 138
Remote Configuration .................................108
Setting up an IP Camera (or Video Server
module) ...................................................138
Web browser ...................................................134
Viewing cameras through a web browser....134

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