American Dynamics DV16000 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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Installation and Operating Instructions
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  • Page 1 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System DV16000 Installation and Operating Instructions Part Number 8200-0028-99 REV A0...
  • Page 2 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Notice Copyright Trademarks The information in this manual was current when published. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise and improve its products. All specifications are therefore subject to change without notice. Under copyright laws, the contents of this manual may not be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated or reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable form, in whole or in part, without prior...
  • Page 3: License Information

    ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions LICENSE WARNING:to Reduce Risk of electric shock, do not remove cover. no user serviceable parts inside. refer servicing to qualified service personnel. INFORMATION DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT INSTALL THIS PRODUCT IN HAZARDOUS AREAS WHERE HIGHLY COMBUSTIBLE OR EXPLOSIVE PRODUCTS ARE STORED OR USED.
  • Page 4 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions OTHER RIGHTS AND LIMITATIONS UPGRADES COPYRIGHT LIMITED WARRANTY CUSTOMER REMEDIES License Information with specified Sensormatic supplied equipment. If the Software is protected by a software or hardware key or other device, the Software may be used on any computer where the key is installed.
  • Page 5 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions NO OTHER WARRANTIES The above warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. No oral or written information or advice given by Sensormatic, its representatives, distributors or dealers shall create any other warranty, and you may not rely on such information or advice.
  • Page 6 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions SAMPLE The Intellex DV16000 digital video management system displays and records images from multiple video cameras. It provides a CONFIGURATION variety of display and recording options which you can configure according to your specific needs.
  • Page 7: Sample Network

    ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions SAMPLE One or more Intellex units can be connected over a TCP/IP local area network (LAN) or a wide area network (WAN). Its data can NETWORK then be managed from a central site using the Network Client (sold CONFIGURATION...
  • Page 8 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions FEATURES Video segments can be exported to optional CD-RW if ExportPack is purchased. Mark beginning and end of video segments in Playback Mode to export. Optional CD-RW for exporting video. 320x240 lower resolution recording available, selected in schedule dialog for each camera.
  • Page 9 An optional dome controller (Sensormatic VM16 or American Dynamics ADTT16) can be used to select cameras, change display format to 1x1, 2x2, 3x3 or 4x4 and to sequence cameras (live mode only).
  • Page 10: Front Panel

    ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions FRONT PANEL Front Panel Figure 3 — Controls and Indicators 1. Power Indicator — This light appears when the unit is operating. 2. Power — Insert a paper clip into this pinhole to turn unit power on or off.
  • Page 11 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Front Panel 7. Optional Digital Audio Tape (DAT) Drive — Use this optional drive to archive images from the database. 8. Eject — Use the Eject button to remove the tape from the DAT Drive.
  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions REAR PANEL Rear Panel & Figure 4 — Rear Panel Connectors 1. Camera In — The left of each pair of BNC connectors inputs video. The connectors accept the composite video output of color or B&W cameras.
  • Page 13 14. Com1 — This DB9-P connector provides the interface between the unit and a dome controller (Sensormatic VM16 or American Dynamics ADTT16). 15. Network — This RJ-45 connector connects the unit to a local area network. The unit supports 10BASE-T (10Mbps) and 100BASE-TX (100Mbps) network operation.
  • Page 14 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Rear Panel NOTE: Even though an external SCSI terminator is not required on this unit, it may be required on the optional data storage device. 20. SCSI-3 — This high density 68-pin female connector provides the interface between the unit and an optional data storage device.
  • Page 15 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions INSTALLING THE INTELLEX UNIT Required Connections Cameras In Monitor Power Setting Power In Installing the Intellex Unit Select a location for the unit that is clean and dry and where temperature and humidity extremes do not exceed the product specifications (see Technical...
  • Page 16 If installing a keyboard, plug it into the keyboard connector. Connect this output to a parallel printer that supports graphics. Connect this input to a dome controller (Sensormatic VM16 or American Dynamics ADTT16) using an external interconnect module (EIM). Refer to the dome controller documentation for more information.
  • Page 17 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions SCSI-3 Network Installing the Intellex Unit NOTE: For the S-VID OUT connector to be enabled, it must be connected to a properly terminated device when the unit is powered up. NOTE: The Monitor and S-VID OUT connectors operate at a refresh rate of 60Hz (50 Hz PAL) when the S-VID OUT connector is in use.
  • Page 18 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Call Monitor To connect an optional call monitor: Connect a call monitor to the BNC connector on the Call Monitor board, connector 24, to see live video from a single camera (Call mode) or from alarmed cameras in sequence (Spot mode).
  • Page 19: System Setup

    ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions SYSTEM SETUP STARTING THE INTELLEX UNIT System Setup CAUTION: Before connecting power, set the voltage switch to the appropriate voltage (“115” or “230”). To start up the Intellex unit, simply plug it in. If the unit does not power up, insert the special tool provided (or a paper clip) in the pinhole beneath the power indicator to turn on unit power.
  • Page 20: Exit To Windows

    ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions EXIT TO WINDOWS Exit to Windows CAUTION: Do NOT modify any BIOS or system settings. Do NOT reconfigure any hard drives. Do NOT install any other software, including screen savers. Otherwise you will affect unit operation.
  • Page 21 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Exit to Windows The system verifies the code. If you entered an incorrect PIN code, the system returns to normal operation. If you entered the correct PIN code, the system exits to Windows. Move the mouse pointer to the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 22: Regional Settings

    ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions REGIONAL SETTINGS Regional Settings You must configure the unit to display dates and times in the format appropriate to your language and country or region. To configure the regional settings: NOTE: Do NOT change any other regional settings or you may affect unit operation.
  • Page 23: Mouse Settings

    ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions MOUSE SETTINGS Mouse Settings You can configure the mouse for either right- or left-handed operation. The default is right-handed operation. Right-handed — The LEFT mouse button is the main mouse button.
  • Page 24 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions TIME ZONE SETTINGS Time Zone Settings You must configure the unit for operation in your time zone. The unit will keep track of daylight savings time if applicable. To configure the time zone: NOTE: Do NOT change any other time settings or you may affect unit operation.
  • Page 25: Network Settings

    ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions NETWORK SETTINGS Network Settings You must configure the network settings for Network Client operation. You must assign a computer name and a workgroup. The TCP/IP properties must also be set to match your network requirements.
  • Page 26: Printer Settings

    ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions PRINTER SETTINGS Printer Settings The factory pre-installs the printer drivers for the Hewlett- Packard 820c and 895c and Epson Stylus Color 640, 660, 777, 850 and 880 printers. It makes the Hewlett-Packard 820c the default printer.
  • Page 27: Language Setup

    ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions LANGUAGE SETUP Language Setup The Intellex unit is configured for a specific language at the factory. It will display all Intellex screens and help topics in the configured language. At any time, the unit can be reconfigured for a different language.
  • Page 28 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions SHUTTING DOWN AND RESTARTING SYSTEM Shutting Down and Restarting System When finished, click X (close screen) in the upper right corner to close the Control Panel screen. Move the mouse pointer to the bottom of the screen. The Windows task bar appears.
  • Page 29 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions INTELLEX MAIN SCREEN Intellex Main Screen The Intellex main screen is shown below. Most unit functions can be accessed from this screen. The main screen controls and indicators are described below: 1.
  • Page 30 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Intellex Main Screen 3. Archive — If the Digital Audio Tape (DAT) option is purchased, this progress bar indicates how much tape recording space has been used and how much is available. The bar only appears when archiving in the background (see Archive Operation).
  • Page 31 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions On-screen Controls and Indicators Intellex Main Screen Operate the unit using the mouse pointer and the following on- screen controls: 5. Record — This indicator is lit when the unit is recording images.
  • Page 32 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Intellex Main Screen normally white.) 10. 1x1 — Click to select the single window format (1x1). Only one camera can be displayed at a time unless you start camera sequencing. See for more information.
  • Page 33: Initial Configuration

    ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions INITIAL CONFIGURATION Initial Configuration When the Intellex unit is first powered up, the main screen appears (see Intellex Main Screen). NOTE: Security is disabled at the factory. However, if the unit displays the login screen, enter the administrator’s default PIN code (1234).
  • Page 34: Setup Options Screen

    ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions SETUP OPTIONS Access each system setting through the Setup Options screen. Click the Setup button on the main screen. The Setup Options SCREEN screen appears. NOTE: You must possess the appropriate privilege to access a Security Setup).
  • Page 35: Camera Setup

    ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions CAMERA SETUP Camera Setup The Camera Setup screens let you define the name and termination settings for each camera. You must possess the Setup Cameras privilege to access it (see From the main screen, click the Setup button.
  • Page 36 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions SECURITY The Intellex unit manages user activity through a system of user names and personal identification numbers (PINs). When CONSIDERATIONS changing users at the login screen, the unit checks the PIN against the user list.
  • Page 37: Security Setup

    ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions SECURITY SETUP Security Setup The Security Setup screens let the system administrator define the name, personal identification number (PIN) and privileges for each user. This protects the system from unauthorized use. You must possess the Setup Security privilege to access it.
  • Page 38 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Add a New User Security Setup Use the Add option to define the security information (name, PIN and privileges) for a new user. From the user list screen, click Add. The User screen appears. User —...
  • Page 39 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Security Setup Port Address — This privilege lets this user change the Port Address assignment (see Archive Schedule — This privilege lets this user create the Archive Schedule (see Record Enable —...
  • Page 40 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Security Setup Shutdown — This privilege lets this user access the Shutdown button on the Utility Options screen (see Utility Options). Upgrade License — This privilege lets this user access the Upgrade License button through the Utility Options screen (see Utility...
  • Page 41 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Edit a User Security Setup Use the Edit option to change a user’s security information. Select the user from the user list. To view other users, click up arrow or down arrow or drag the scroll button up or down.
  • Page 42 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Delete a User Security Setup Use the Delete option to erase a user’s security information. The user will no longer have access to the system. Select the user from the user list. To view other users, click up arrow or down arrow or drag the scroll button up or down.
  • Page 43 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Enable/Disable Security Security Setup NOTE: This function is only available to the Administrator. The Enable (or Disable) button only appears when the system administrator is logged in. Use this option to either enable or disable system security. The unit displays the appropriate button: Enable or Disable.
  • Page 44 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions d. Press the Enter or Return key to enable (or disable) system security. The system verifies the code. If you entered the correct code, the system enables (or disables) security and closes this screen.
  • Page 45: Schedule Setup

    ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions SCHEDULE SETUP Schedule Setup The Schedule Setup screens let you configure how the unit records images under a variety of circumstances. You must possess the Setup Schedule privilege to access it (see User).
  • Page 46 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Regular Schedule Setup Regular Rate/Quality Setup Schedule Setup Use the Regular Schedule Setup screens to use the same schedule for all cameras. The unit uses the same schedule for weekdays, weekends and holidays.
  • Page 47 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Regular Time Setup Regular Cameras Setup Schedule Setup Normal — At this setting, Intellex ignores the smaller, more subtle changes between images. Resolution — This setting lets you choose either 640x240 or 320x240.
  • Page 48 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Regular Schedule Popup Menu Schedule Setup NOTE: Before you can configure a live filter, you must record at least one image from the camera. Until an image is recorded, the filter options are disabled. Day Filter —...
  • Page 49 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Schedule Setup button. NOTE: Before you can configure a filter, you must record at least one image from the camera. Until an image is recorded, the filter options are disabled. Select the filter to configure.
  • Page 50 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Schedule Setup information into the other filter field. Replace — Use this option to copy a filter configuration over an existing filter configuration. Use this option when overwriting an existing filter configuration. NOTE: This option is disabled until you copy a configured filter into memory.
  • Page 51 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Custom Schedule Setup Custom Rate Setup Schedule Setup Use the Custom Schedule Setup screens to create a custom schedule for each camera. For weekdays, weekends and holidays, select operating hours, recording modes and filters for each camera.
  • Page 52 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Custom Time Setup Schedule Setup Use the Time screen to set the start and end times for weekends and holidays. This tab only appears if Include Weekend or Include Holiday is selected on the Mode screen (see Schedule Setup).
  • Page 53 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Schedule Setup Start at … — Set the time to start weekend processing on the day before the weekend. The default is 18:00 (6:00 p.m.). Click the hours display. Click up arrow or down arrow to display the desired hour (24-hour format).
  • Page 54 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Weekday/Weekend/Holiday Setup Schedule Setup Include part of day after — Select this option to stop holiday processing at a specific time on the day after the holiday. End at … — Set the time to stop holiday processing on the day after the holiday.
  • Page 55 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Set Holidays Schedule Setup Disabled — Select this option to define a disabled segment. During a disabled segment, the unit does not record or display any images from the camera. It also ignores any alarms. (See Working with Schedule Segments disabled segment.) Setup —...
  • Page 56 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Schedule Setup (Date) — This field displays the date to add to the holiday list. Holidays — This window lists all dates that have been flagged as holidays (in chronological order). The unit uses the holiday schedule on each date in the list.
  • Page 57 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Single Camera Setup Single Camera Setup Screen Schedule Setup Use the Single Camera Setup screens to record images from a single camera at a specific rate and quality. Select the Use Single Camera Schedule option.
  • Page 58 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Schedule Setup Sensitivity — This setting lets you control how Intellex responds to small, subtle changes between images. Select the sensitivity to use when recording this camera. The default is Normal. High —...
  • Page 59 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Working with Schedule Segments Defining a New Segment Changing a Segment Schedule Setup Schedule segments define how the unit processes images from any camera at any time. The unit can record at all times or only during alarms or filter events.
  • Page 60 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Deleting a Segment Schedule Setup When the desired times appear, release the mouse button. When changing the times of adjacent segments, the unit chooses the segment that you are enlarging. Then it displays the times for that segment.
  • Page 61 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Copying a Camera Schedule Custom Schedule Popup Menu Schedule Setup Select the appropriate screen: Weekday, Weekend or Holiday. Move the mouse pointer to the name of the camera to copy. Click and hold the mouse button.
  • Page 62 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Schedule Setup Click the right mouse button to display the custom schedule popup menu. Select Copy. The unit copies the segment’s information into memory. To copy all the segments for a camera: Move the mouse pointer over the name of the camera to copy.
  • Page 63 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Schedule Setup Click the right mouse button to display the custom schedule popup menu. Select Copy. The unit copies the information for each segment on the line into memory. To add this segment to a camera on another screen, select the screen (Weekday, Weekend or Holiday).
  • Page 64 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Schedule Setup Paste Filter to All Segments — Use this option to copy a filter configuration from one segment of a camera to each segment of the same camera on another screen. NOTE: This option is disabled until a segment with a configured filter has been copied into memory.
  • Page 65 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Schedule Setup Delete Segment(s) — Use this option to delete one or more schedule segments from a camera’s line. NOTE: This option is only available for segments without filters. Select the segment to delete. Click the right mouse button to display the custom schedule popup menu.
  • Page 66 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Configuring an Active Segment Schedule Setup Delete Segment(s) and Filter(s) — Use this option to delete one or more schedule segments and their filter configurations (if any) from a camera’s line. Select the segment to delete.
  • Page 67 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Schedule Setup Quality — Select the record quality to use during this segment. The default is Normal. Super — Record images at the highest image quality. Since the unit uses the lowest level of compression, this setting requires the highest amount of storage space.
  • Page 68 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Configuring an Alarmed Segment Schedule Setup Setup — Select a filter for this segment; then click Setup to configure it (see Live Filter Configuration. Select another segment for configuration. Otherwise, click OK to accept the configuration for this segment as shown, and return to the Weekday, Weekend or Holiday screen.
  • Page 69 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Schedule Setup Pre-Alarm Sensitivity — This setting lets you control how Intellex responds to small, subtle changes between images. Select the sensitivity to use when storing pre-alarm images. The default is Normal.
  • Page 70 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Live Filter Configuration Light Change Schedule Setup NOTE: Before following any procedures in this section, select the live filter and click Setup (see Configuring an Active Segment Segment). After you select a live filter, use the appropriate filter configuration screen to configure it.
  • Page 71 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Schedule Setup Default — Click to reset the sensitivity to its default middle position (50). NOTE: When setting the filter sensitivity level, be sure to consider the variations in lighting conditions, such as exterior cameras recording from day to night or interior cameras recording areas with lighting turned on or off.
  • Page 72 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Schedule Setup Set at least three endpoints. Then hold the mouse pointer over the last endpoint and double-click the button. The boundary lines disappear and the target area is defined by a semitransparent grid.
  • Page 73 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Motion Detection Schedule Setup Use the Motion Detection screen to configure the target area for the motion detection filter. Once configured, the filter is triggered whenever movement occurs in the target area. After you select the Motion Detection filter and click the Setup button, the Motion Detection screen appears.
  • Page 74 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Schedule Setup exterior cameras recording from day to night or interior cameras recording areas with lighting turned on or off. To ensure that useful video is recorded or filtered, nominal lighting in the area is required.
  • Page 75 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Schedule Setup Move the mouse pointer to the starting point and click the mouse button. The boundary lines disappear and the target area is defined by a semitransparent grid. To draw an additional target area, repeat steps 1 through 3. To deactivate some of the targets, select Deactivate.
  • Page 76 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Perimeter Protection Schedule Setup Use the Perimeter Protection screen to configure the target area for the perimeter protection filter. Once configured, the filter is triggered whenever an object crosses into or out of the target area.
  • Page 77 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Schedule Setup filter to ensure its proper activation. More lighting in the area will allow higher sensitivity settings to be safely used. NOTE: You can only configure one perimeter protection target area at a time.
  • Page 78: Data Lifetime

    ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions DATA LIFETIME Data Lifetime Use the Data Lifetime screen to enable or disable deletion of selected video data and to select the cameras that will use Data Lifetime deletion. From Setup Options, select Schedule, then click on the Data Lifetime tab.
  • Page 79: Record Mode Setup

    ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions RECORD MODE SETUP Record Mode Setup The Record Mode screen lets you configure how the unit records images during regular (nonalarm) operation. You must possess the Setup Record privilege to access it (see From the main screen, click the Setup button.
  • Page 80 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Record Mode Setup CAUTION: When the database is full and “Circular” is selected, the unit starts recording at the beginning of the database. As recording continues, the unit overwrites older images, including alarm images. Once overwritten, unarchived images cannot be recovered.
  • Page 81: Alarm Setup

    ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions ALARM SETUP Alarm Setup The Alarm Setup screens let you configure alarm operation for the unit. You must possess the Setup Alarms privilege to access it (see Security Setup). From the main screen, click the Setup button. The Setup Options screen appears (see Click the Alarm button.
  • Page 82 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Alarm Setup the Utility Options screen. Otherwise, alarm messages remain on the screen until either the duration time expires or the event is cleared. Unit Alarm Out — Use this option to energize alarm output 16 whenever any alarm event occurs.
  • Page 83 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Click OK to accept the displayed alarm setup options, as well as any changes on the other Alarm Setup screens, and return to the Setup Options screen. Click Cancel to cancel the changes. Click Help to display online help for this screen.
  • Page 84 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Alarm In Names Setup Use the Alarm In Names screen to define the name of each alarm input. These names are used when reviewing alarm images and when searching the image database. 1–16 —...
  • Page 85 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Alarm In Polarity Setup Alarm Setup Use the Alarm In Polarity screen to set the polarity for each of the alarm inputs. NOTE: The virtual keyboard is disabled on the Alarm In Polarity screen.
  • Page 86: Display Setup

    ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions DISPLAY SETUP Display Setup The Display Setup screens let you configure how the unit displays live video images. You must possess the Setup Display privilege to access it (see Security From the main screen, click the Setup button.
  • Page 87 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Display Mode Setup Display Setup Use the Mode screen to select the live video monitor and the sequencer dwell time. Sequencer Dwell — Use this option to set the amount of time the unit displays a camera’s images before switching to the next camera.
  • Page 88 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Playback Overlay Enable — Select Yes to display image information in the image area during playback. The unit name, camera name, date, time and alarm input (if any) appear in the designated corner. The default is Yes.
  • Page 89 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Camera Location Display Format Setup Display Setup Use the desired camera format (2x2, 3x3, 4x4) to specify the location of each camera. (Cameras) — The name of each camera is listed in order from 1 to 16.
  • Page 90: Date/Time Setup

    ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions DATE/TIME SETUP Date/Time Setup The Date/Time Setup screen lets you change the unit’s date and time settings, which the unit encodes on each image. You must possess the Setup Date/Time privilege to access it (see Setup).
  • Page 91 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Select No to close this screen and return to the date/time setup screen. Select Yes to stop recording and assign the new date and time to the system. The unit displays the date/time screen with a confirmation message.
  • Page 92: Port Address

    ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions PORT ADDRESS In the Port Address setup screen you may specify a fixed port address for the Intellex unit to use for connecting to a network. SETUP The default settings are 5000 for the Communications Port and 5001 for the LiveVideo Port.
  • Page 93 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions ARCHIVE SCHEDULE SETUP Archive Schedule Setup To access the Archive Schedule Setup screens: From the main screen, click the Setup button. The Setup Options screen appears. Click the Archive Schedule button. The Archive Schedule Mode screen (the first Archive Schedule Setup screen) appears.
  • Page 94 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Archive Schedule The Archive Schedule features allows the user to select data to be archived by specifying criteria of Camera, Day and Time, and Alarm. The Archive Schedule can be configured remotely using the Network Client software accessory.
  • Page 95 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Archive Schedule Time After clicking Selective Archive, select Include Weekend and/or Include Holiday to include those days in the archive Setup schedule you will now create. If you do not select Include Weekend and Include Holiday, then only weekdays will be included in the archive schedule.
  • Page 96 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Archive Schedule Setup To use the weekday schedule on weekends, deselect the Include Weekend option on the Mode screen (see Include part of Friday (or Saturday) — Select this option to start weekend archiving at a specific time on the day before the weekend.
  • Page 97 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Archive Schedule Setup archiving at a specific time on the day before the holiday. Start at … — Set the time to start holiday archiving on the day before the holiday. The default is 18:00 (6:00 p.m.). To select the start time: Click the hours display.
  • Page 98 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Help — Click to display online help for this screen. Archive Schedule Setup MORE>>>...
  • Page 99 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Archive Schedule Weekday/Weekend/Holi day Setup Archive Schedule Setup Use the Archive Schedule Weekday, Weekend and Holiday screens to configure the archive schedule for each camera. All three screens operate the same way. NOTE: The Weekend tab only appears if Include Weekend is selected on the Archive Schedule Mode screen (see Archive Schedule...
  • Page 100 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Archive Schedule Setup (green) within an alarmed (blue) or disabled (red) segment. Use the following options to create and edit segments as needed: Right-click on a segment and select Delete from the Archive Schedule Popup Menu’s edit options to delete the segment from that camera’s schedule.
  • Page 101: Basic Operation

    ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions BASIC OPERATION Logging In and Changing Users Logging In Basic Operation NOTE: If system security is enabled, you must enter a valid PIN code before the unit will clear the Enter PIN Code screen and give you access to system controls (see Setup).
  • Page 102 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Changing Users Basic Operation NOTE: This option is only available if system security is enabled (see Security Setup). When another person takes control of the unit, the previous operator must log out and the new operator must log in. Click Utility on the main screen.
  • Page 103: Controlling Image Display

    ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions CONTROLLING IMAGE DISPLAY Controlling Image Display Image display is located in the central area of the screen, where the unit displays images. The image area is affected by the following: Screen Format Image Area Popup Menu Image Area Zoom...
  • Page 104 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Screen Format Controlling Image Display You can select from the following four screen formats: Click this button to select the single window (1x1) format. The camera assigned to this format will display. In this format, only one camera can be displayed at a time.
  • Page 105 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Image Area Popup Menu Switch to Full Screen Single Pane Generate Alarm Controlling Image Display The Image Area Popup menu provides access to several live display settings. This menu is especially helpful in full-screen mode.
  • Page 106 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Camera Mode Cancel Switch to Menu Controlling Image Display Move the mouse pointer over the camera’s image in the image area. Click the right mouse button. The Image Area Popup menu appears.
  • Page 107 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Image Area Zoom Controlling Image Display At any time, in either menu mode or full-screen mode, you can zoom to a specific area of the live image screen. Then you can observe activity from that camera more closely.
  • Page 108 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Full-Screen Operation Controlling Image Display Use the full-screen option to hide the screen controls and display live images full-screen in the selected screen format. NOTE: Image resolution does not increase; images are simply displayed over a larger area.
  • Page 109 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Camera Sequencing Controlling Image Display The unit can display cameras sequentially in any available format. Cameras display in camera number order at the Live Display Sequencer Dwell rate (see In the single-pane format, the unit displays images from each camera in camera order.
  • Page 110 Dome Controller If a dome controller (Sensormatic VM16 or American Dynamics ADTT16) is connected, you can use it to display a specific camera, (Optional) change the display format (1x1, 2x2, 3x3, 4x4) or sequence cameras (live mode only).
  • Page 111: Reviewing Unit Status

    ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions REVIEWING UNIT STATUS Reviewing Unit Status At any time, you can review unit and camera status. When you press or click the Status button, the Status screen appears. The information on this screen reflects the camera schedule settings as well as the general unit configuration settings.
  • Page 112 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Record Mode — Displays the current record mode (Circular or Linear), which is configured in the Record Mode portion of the Setup Options screen. Time Span — Displays the amount of time between the oldest and newest image in the image database, in days, hours and minutes.
  • Page 113: Utility Options

    ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions UTILITY OPTIONS The Utility Options screen provides access to various system utility functions. NOTE: You must possess the appropriate privilege to access many of the utility options. To access any of the utility options, click the Utility button from the main screen.
  • Page 114 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Begin Record Utility Options When the image database fills completely with unarchived images, recording stops and the unit displays a message. Use this option to start recording again at the beginning of the image database.
  • Page 115 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Generate Alarms Utility Options Use this option to manually generate an alarm event for one or more cameras. These alarm events are treated like true alarms (see Alarm Operations). NOTE: This feature is only available for active cameras and will not affect any cameras already in an alarm state.
  • Page 116 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Clear Latched Utility Options Use this option to clear alarm messages from the live display. It does not clear the actual alarm. This option is only available when the Latch Messages option is selected in the Alarms portion of the Setup Options screen and when one or more alarm messages appear on the live display.
  • Page 117 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Log Out Utility Options Use this option to inform the system that you are transferring control to a different user. The unit blocks all access until a new user logs in. Normal processing continues whether or not a user is logged in.
  • Page 118 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Shutdown Utility Options The Intellex digital recorder is designed to operate continuously. However, if you must shut it down, use the following procedure. CAUTION: Always complete the shutdown procedure before turning off unit power.
  • Page 119 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Restart Select one of the following options: If unit power is still on, insert a paper clip into the pinhole above the REC indicator to reset the unit. If unit power is off, insert a paper clip into the pinhole below the power indicator to power up the unit.
  • Page 120 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Exit to System Utility Options CAUTION: Do NOT modify any BIOS or system settings. Do NOT reconfigure any hard drives. Do NOT install any other software, including screen savers, or you will affect unit operation.
  • Page 121 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions About Intellex Utility Options Use this option to display system version, copyright and hardware information. This is also where you can upgrade your software license. To access the About Intellex screen: From the main screen, click the Utility button.
  • Page 122: Playback Operation

    ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions PLAYBACK OPERATION Playback Operation NOTE: Access to the playback screen controls and indicators is a protected feature. You must possess the Playback Enable privilege to access it (see This chapter describes playback operation on the Intellex unit. It describes: Playback screen controls and indicators Using date/time, camera and alarm criteria to search the...
  • Page 123: Playback Screen

    ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions PLAYBACK SCREEN Playback Screen To display the playback screen, click the Play/Pause button. The playback screen appears. The playback screen controls and indicators are described below: 1. Playback Controls — Use the mouse pointer to access unit functions.
  • Page 124 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Playback Screen finish. 4. Click Export to export any selected clip(s) to the CD-RW drive. After you click Export, the Export Directory dialog appears, where Export to CD-R(W) is the default option. 5.
  • Page 125 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Playback Controls and Indicators Playback Screen Use the mouse pointer and the following on-screen controls to play back images: 8. Record — This indicator is lit when the unit is recording images.
  • Page 126 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Playback Screen 15. Seq (Sequence) — Click to display cameras sequentially (see Camera Sequencing). If in playback mode, the unit changes the format on the live display, but does not exit playback.
  • Page 127 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Using the Playback The playback screen can be accessed in several ways. Screen From the main screen, click the Play/Pause button to access the most recent images in the image database. Then use the controls to review activity backward from this moment.
  • Page 128 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Playback Screen In Play mode, the unit keeps playing video segments for the selected camera at normal speed. Play and the display speed show on the button. The unit also uses a higher speed scale when clicking and dragging the reverse or forward arrows on the Play/Pause button.
  • Page 129 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Switching Cameras Image Area Zoom Playback Screen To play back images in reverse direction: NOTE: The farther you drag the arrows on the button counterclockwise, the faster the playback proceeds in reverse.
  • Page 130 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions To return to normal display, click again on the image area. Full-Screen Operation Use full-screen mode to hide the playback controls and indicators and to display the image area full-screen. From the playback screen, click the Full Scrn button to switch to full-screen mode.
  • Page 131 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions IMAGE DATABASE SEARCH Image Database Search The Searching with Filters and Searching without Filters screens let you search the image database using a variety of criteria. NOTE: Playback search is a protected feature. You must possess the Playback Enable privilege to access it (see Security Setup).
  • Page 132 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Searching without Filters Date/Time Search Image Database Search Use the Searching without Filters screens to select the search criteria, which the unit combines from each screen. Select No Image Filters. The unit displays the Date/Time, Cameras and Alarm tabs.
  • Page 133 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Image Database Search 2. Click the hours display. Click up arrow or down arrow to display the correct hour (24-hour format). 3. Click the minutes display. Click up arrow or down arrow to display the correct minutes.
  • Page 134 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Camera Search Image Database Search screens and begin a new search. The unit erases the previous search results from the screen. Click Close to close this screen. Either the main screen or the playback screen appears. Click Help to display online help for this screen.
  • Page 135 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Alarm Search Image Database Search the screen (see Working with Search Click Play to begin playing the video segment. The playback screen appears (see Using the Playback Click New to clear the current search criteria on all of the search screens and begin a new search.
  • Page 136 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Image Database Search from the search which the unit recorded because a filter was triggered. This is the default. Any Filter — Use this option to include any video segments in the search which the unit recorded because a filter was triggered.
  • Page 137 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions search results from the screen. Click Close to close this screen. Either the main screen or the playback screen appears. Click Help to display online help for this screen. Search Results — The unit lists all video segments that match the search criteria in this area (see Working with Search Results).
  • Page 138 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Searching with Filters Date/Time Search Image Database Search Use the Searching with Filters screens to select the search criteria, which the unit combines from each screen. Select With Image Filters. The unit displays the Date/Time and Filters tabs and removes the Cameras and Alarm tabs.
  • Page 139 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Image Database Search associated fields. Click the hours display. Click up arrow or down arrow to display the correct hour (24-hour format). Click the minutes display. Click up arrow or down arrow to display the correct minutes.
  • Page 140 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Filters Search Image Database Search Click New to clear the current search criteria on all of the search screens and begin a new search. The unit erases the previous search results from the screen. Click Close to close this screen. Either the main screen or the playback screen appears.
  • Page 141 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Image Database Search Click up arrow or down arrow to display the correct number of seconds (five-second increments). NOTE: When searching the database, the unit may skip a few seconds more or less than the setting. Filter —...
  • Page 142 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions to display online help for this screen. Search Results — The unit lists all video segments that match the search criteria in this area (see Working with Search Results). Image Database Search MORE>>>...
  • Page 143 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Search Filter Configuration Light Change Motion Detection Perimeter Violation Image Database Search Set search filters to select video segments for playback based on a user-defined target area and type of activity. The method for defining the search target area is identical to defining live filter target areas.
  • Page 144 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Working with Search Results Sorting the Search Results Selecting a Segment to Review Image Database Search Whenever a search is started, the unit displays the results in the lower portion of the search screen. It lists each video segment that matches the search criteria.
  • Page 145 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions IMAGE ENHANCEMENT TOOLS Image Enhancement Tools Use the image enhancement tools screen to enhance an image from the image database or from the restored images database. Adjust the brightness, contrast, balance, color and sharpness of the image.
  • Page 146 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Image Enhancement Tools zooming. As an image is enlarged, it becomes jagged. This feature reduces jaggedness. The brightness chart (if displayed) also reflects the changes. NOTE: The Sharpen option independent of the Sharpen or Sharpen More tools on the tool list.
  • Page 147 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Image Enhancement Tools display the image full-screen. Click anywhere on the image to exit full-screen mode and display the controls again. Load — Click to load an image from a destination. Then you can modify or print it.
  • Page 148 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Image Enhancement Tools Click No to cancel the operation and return to the image enhancement screen. NOTE: Printing an image may take several minutes. Print — Click to print the image. Restore —...
  • Page 149 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Modifying the Image Brightness/Contrast Tools Color/Light Tools Image Enhancement Tools This section describes how to modify the image using each of the following tools: Brightness/Contrast Tools Color/Light Tools Balance Light Edge Detect Enhance Light Noise Reduction...
  • Page 150 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Balance Light Edge Detect Image Enhancement Tools Hue — Use this slide control to adjust the hue for the image. Adjusting the hue represents moving around the color wheel: (left to right) red, yellow, green, cyan, blue and magenta. Move the control to the left to increase the amount of red, yellow or green in the image.
  • Page 151 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Enhance Light Noise Reduction Sharpen Image Enhancement Tools Click down arrow to display a list of tools. Select Edge Detect. The list disappears and Edge Detect appears in the list box. Click Apply to enhance the image.
  • Page 152 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Sharpen More Smooth Smooth More Image Enhancement Tools Use the Sharpen More tool to reduce the amount of blur in the image. It sharpens the edges of objects and adds contrast to the image.
  • Page 153: Alarm Operations

    ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions ALARM OPERATIONS Alarm Operations The Intellex unit detects and responds to four types of alarm events: Mechanical Alarms Live Filter Events Video Loss Alarms Generated Alarms NOTE: The unit only processes alarm events for cameras that are being recorded when the alarm occurs.
  • Page 154 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Mechanical Alarms Alarm Operations A mechanical alarm occurs when there is a contact closure or polarity change at any alarm input. The alarm connector provides one alarm input and one alarm output for each camera.
  • Page 155 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Alarm Operations Setup), the unit enables the Clear Latched button on the Utility Options screen (see d. The unit suspends camera sequencing on the live display monitor. If the Unit Alarm Out option is selected, the unit energizes the alarm output associated with camera 16 (see The unit remains in the alarm state until ALL of the following occur:...
  • Page 156 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Live Filter Events Alarm Operations The Intellex live filters enable the unit to respond to specific activity at specific cameras. When configured, these filters help the unit record important activity and ignore unimportant activity.
  • Page 157 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Alarm Operations If the Unit Alarm Out option is selected, the unit energizes the alarm output associated with camera 16 (see The unit remains in the alarm state until ALL of the following occur: The activity that triggered the live filter ceases, and all other alarms are released.
  • Page 158 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Video Loss Alarms Alarm Operations The Intellex system can detect loss of the video signal at any connected camera input. The Alarm on Video Loss option in the Alarms portion of the Setup Options screen must be selected to enable this feature (see Alarm When the unit detects loss of video signal at any connected...
  • Page 159 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions b. The Duration time elapses (see Alarm Setup). Once the unit exits the alarm state, it returns to the previous display mode, record mode and quality settings. If the Latch Messages option is selected (see Alarm Setup), the unit displays the alarm message until the Clear Latched button...
  • Page 160 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Generated Alarms Alarm Operations At any time, the operator can flag specific activity as an alarm event, even if the activity does not trigger a filter or trip an alarm. For more information on generating alarms, see When the operator generates an alarm: The unit energizes the alarm output associated with the...
  • Page 161 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Alarm Operations occur: All alarms, including mechanical, are released. b. The Duration time elapses (see Once the unit exits the alarm state, it returns to the previous display mode, record mode and quality settings. If the Latch Messages option is selected (see unit displays the alarm message until the Clear Latched button on the Utility Options screen is clicked (see...
  • Page 162 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Alarm Groups Alarm Operations During normal operation, the Intellex unit samples cameras in camera number order. Each time through the sequence, the unit samples one image from each camera (unless disabled). For example, with nine cameras connected, the sequence is: When an alarm is detected, the unit increases the number of samples from the camera associated with the alarm.
  • Page 163: Alarm Review Screen

    ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions ALARM REVIEW SCREEN Alarm Review Screen When one or more alarms have not been reviewed, the Alarms indicator is lit. Click Alarms to display the alarm review screen. This screen displays all video segments that contain alarm images.
  • Page 164 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Alarm Review Screen Click Yes to clear the highlighted alarm from the list and return to the alarm review screen. Click No to cancel the operation and return to the alarm review screen. Select Play to play back a video segment containing a recorded alarm (see Selecting a Segment to...
  • Page 165 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Selecting a Segment Whenever the alarms list is too long for the display area, a scroll bar appears along the right side, with arrows at the top and to Review bottom and a slide button between.
  • Page 166: Call Monitor

    ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions OPTIONS CALL MONITOR Use the Call Monitor screen to configure the call monitor’s display of live video from a single camera. First under Mode SETUP select either Call mode or Spot mode. Then under Call Camera, select the specific camera to display on the call monitor.
  • Page 167: Archive Operation

    ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions ARCHIVE OPERATION Archive Operation Each archive operation is accessed through the Archive Options screen. NOTE: Archive operation is only available if an optional tape drive is installed. NOTE: You must possess the appropriate privilege to access any archive option.
  • Page 168 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Back Up the Image Database Background Archiving Archive Operation NOTE: In the Sony drive use only Sony brand DGD150P (20 GB), DGD125P (12 GB) or DGD120P (4 GB) tapes for the best tape drive performance.
  • Page 169 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Archive Operation archive. This may result in an abnormal termination of archive or loss of some segments of information. To prevent abnormal termination, start archiving before the database becomes full and replace filled tape cartridges promptly.
  • Page 170 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Archive Operation Select one of the following options and click Next: NOTE: The unit always writes its name on the archive tape. Since all images on a tape are identified with the same Intellex unit, we recommend that you append images from only one Intellex unit to each tape.
  • Page 171 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Interrupting Background Archiving Archive Operation displays the following screen: After the unit ejects the tape, label it as indicated on this screen. b. Insert a new tape. After the tape drive lights stop blinking, click Next.
  • Page 172 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Foreground Archiving Archive Operation Format tape — This option is disabled during background archiving. Recover data from tape — This option is disabled during background archiving. Close — Click to close the Archive Options screen and return to the main screen.
  • Page 173 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Archive Operation because the unit interrupts normal operation and will not record any images during the backup process. It archives in the “foreground.” To archive in the foreground: Insert a backup tape. (Refer to specifications.) After the tape drive lights stop blinking, click Next.
  • Page 174 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Archive Operation Append to the end of the tape. — Select this option to continue the archive after the last saved image on the tape. At times, an archive operation may not fill a tape. This option lets you use your archive tapes more fully.
  • Page 175 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions screen. b. Click Finish to return to the main screen. Archive Operation MORE>>>...
  • Page 176 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Recovering from an Interruption Archive Operation When the tape is full, the unit displays the following screen: After the unit ejects the tape, label it as indicated on this screen. b.
  • Page 177 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Archive Operation If the tape drive is empty, the Intellex unit asks you to insert a tape. If you insert the correct tape, the unit displays a message and recovers the tape data automatically. Then it continues the archive operation.
  • Page 178 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Click Cancel to cancel the operation and return to the main screen. Click Help to display online help for the screen. Archive Operation MORE>>>...
  • Page 179 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Restore Images Archive Operation Select this option to copy images from an archive tape to the restored images database. Once restored, these images can be reviewed (see Play Restored Images). NOTE: Restoring images is a protected feature.
  • Page 180 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Archive Operation As soon as the unit verifies the tape, the following screen appears: This screen displays the name of the Intellex unit that archived these images. It also lists each video segment on the archive tape.
  • Page 181 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Archive Operation 5, 15, 30 or 50 segments are highlighted, starting with the selected segment. Click OK to restore the segments. The unit displays the current restore status. 10. To interrupt the restore process, click Cancel at any time. 11.
  • Page 182 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Play Restored Images Archive Operation Select this option to play video segments from the restored images database. Images in this database were previously restored from an archive tape. NOTE: Playing restored images is a protected feature. You must possess the Archive Playback privilege to access it (see Security Setup ).
  • Page 183 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Format Tape Archive Operation Select this option to format an archive tape. The unit guides you through the following steps: CAUTION: This operation erases all data from the archive tape. NOTE: Formatting an archive tape is a protected feature.
  • Page 184 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Recover Data from Tape Archive Operation When an archive is interrupted, the data on the tape must be recovered. Select this option to recover data from an archive tape. The unit guides you through the following steps: NOTE: Recovering data from an archive tape is a protected feature.
  • Page 185: Linear Mode Operation

    ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions LINEAR MODE OPERATION Linear Mode Operation Linear mode is one of the two Intellex recording modes (see Record Mode Setup). NOTE: When the image database is full and Linear is selected, recording stops and an option screen appears.
  • Page 186 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Database Partially Full The Notify when _____% full option on the Record Mode screen controls when the unit displays a message to the operator (see Record Mode Setup). When the percentage of unarchived images in the image database reaches this setting, the unit flashes the Alarms indicator on the front panel.
  • Page 187 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Database 90% Full When the percentage of unarchived images in the image database reaches 90%, the unit flashes the Alarms indicator on the front panel. It also energizes alarm output 16 if the Message Alert option is selected (see Alarm Setup).
  • Page 188 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Database Full When the image database is full, and none of the images have been archived, the unit stops recording. It flashes the Alarms indicator on the front panel. It also energizes alarm output 16 if the Message Alert option is selected (see Alarm Setup).
  • Page 189 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Archived Images Before it starts recording at the beginning of the database, the unit confirms your decision. If the database contains only archived images, select one of the following options and click Select Yes to start recording again.
  • Page 190: Alarm Connectors

    Figure 5 — Alarm Connectors on Rear Panel Attach the alarm inputs, outputs and grounds to the connectors, according to the pin assignments (refer to Connector Pin Assignments for DV16000 Setup). However, the polarity of all Table 1 — Alarm on the next page).
  • Page 191 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Table 1 — Alarm Connector Pin Assignments for DV16000 ALARMS IN PIN NO. ASSIGNMENT Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Ground Input 4 Input 5 Input 6 Ground Input 7...
  • Page 192 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions INTELLEX RECORD The following factors affect Intellex record capacity: CAPACITY Record Rate — At higher record rates, the unit records more images and uses more storage space, but the video segments are more complete.
  • Page 193 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Intellex Record Capacity estimates do not include alarm activity. The following charts show the relationship between activity type, record capacity and image quality. They identify the minimum and maximum hours per gigabyte for each type of activity and quality setting.
  • Page 194 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Intellex Record Capacity Identify the general type of activity at your installation (minimal, casual, moderate or intense). Use the following table to identify the maximum hours per gigabyte. 60 HZ RECORDING DURATION YPE OF CTIVITY Hours per Gigabyte (estimated)
  • Page 195 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Intellex Record Capacity 50 HZ RECORDING DURATION YPE OF UPER CTIVITY Hours per Gigabyte (estimated) Intense .21 – .31 Moderate .57 – .71 Casual 1.68 – 2.33 Minimal 3.89 – 5.59 Basic (single disk) Capacity in Hours (estimated) Intense Moderate...
  • Page 196 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Activity Levels Minimal — A quiet room or hallway with an occasional occupant or traffic. No motion due to wind, camera motion, or camera noise. Casual — A room or hallway with a couple of occupants or frequent traffic.
  • Page 197: Technical Specifications

    ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Programmable Settings Video Format Video Level Technical Specifications The following specifications only apply to the Intellex unit. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise and improve its products. All specifications are therefore subject to change without notice.
  • Page 198 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Alarm Display Technical Specifications Alarm Inputs 16 inputs. Activated by contact closure or TTL/CMOS signal. Programmable polarity. Alarm Outputs 16 outputs. TTL/CMOS compatible active high. Driven to +4V and can drive 6mA.
  • Page 199 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Record Options On-Screen Controls Rear Panel Connectors Technical Specifications Record Mode Linear, Circular Image Sensitivity High, Normal Image Quality Super, Normal, Extended Record Record Rate NTSC: 60 ips (images per second), 45 ips, 30 ips, 15 ips, 7.5 ips, 2.5 ips, 1 ips;...
  • Page 200 TV Out (S-Video) S-Video. Composite video output. Printer DB25-S. Parallel printer output. Com1 DB9-P. Dome controller (Sensormatic VM16 or American Dynamics ADTT16) input. SCSI-3 High density 68-pin female connector. For use with external storage devices. Network RJ-45. Category 3 or Category 5 twisted- pair Ethernet (CAT 3 TPE or CAT 5 TPE) connector.
  • Page 201 ® Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Power Supply Physical Characteristics Environmental Requirements Technical Specifications cartridges. Follow the directions included with the cleaning cartridge. Network Card Supports 100BASE-TX operation. CAUTION: Before connecting power, set the voltage switch to the correct voltage (“115”...

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