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  • Page 1 StoreSafe/StoreSafe Advanced...
  • Page 2 The information contained in this document is subject to with the instruction manual, may cause change without notice. GE Security in keeping pace with harmful interference to radio technological advances is a company of product communications.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Passwords......................... 7 Unpacking ......................... 8 Installation Environment ....................8 Associated Equipment...................... 8 The Back Panel ......................... 9 Power-Up......................... 13 StoreSafe Basic Operations ................15 Principal Operating Modes ..................... 15 The Front Panel....................... 15 Live Viewing ........................16 Playback.......................... 17 Recording........................20 Display Options.......................
  • Page 4 Message Type ......................... 73 Alarm/Event Field......................73 RS232 Remote Control Protocol ................ 75 Front Panel Button Emulation..................75 Configuration and Status ....................76 Macro Tables......................77 10.1 Macro Functions Table....................77 10.2 Scheduled Macro Table....................78 0150-0229E GE Security DVMRe StoreSafe...
  • Page 5 Warranty and Service ..................79 11.1 Factory Service....................... 79 11.2 Warranty and Return Information.................. 80 0150-0229E GE Security DVMRe StoreSafe...

  • Page 6: Storesafe Overview

    StoreSafe Advanced 1.2 Product Description StoreSafe is a video multiplexer capable of recording from multiple cameras to an internal hard drive while simultaneously providing playback. Unlike outdated time-lapse VCRs, StoreSafe records high- resolution pictures. Digital recording improves playback quality over VCRs, and eliminates the hassle of cleaning heads, changing tapes or servicing motors.

  • Page 7: Passwords

    Provides access to the On-screen Language 5 4 1 5 Installer Language menu. Deactivates the ethernet Ethernet password, so that the unit may be Access 1 1 1 1 Installer accessed by any PC equipped with Reset WaveReader. 0150-0229E GE Security DVMRe StoreSafe...

  • Page 8: Unpacking

    Alarm output devices: Buzzers, Sirens, Flashing Lights, etc. • A PC connected via ethernet cable. For instructions regarding the connection of the associated security equipment in your system, please consult the instruction manual of the associated equipment. 0150-0229E GE Security DVMRe StoreSafe...

  • Page 9: The Back Panel

    BNC connector of the same camera input. Make sure there is 75-Ohm termination at the end of the video line if the signal is looped through StoreSafe. Time base correction is performed during digital capture. As a result, cameras do not require synchronization.

  • Page 10: Composite Monitor Output

    Pin 25: Alarm Output Relay #2 Common. Alarm PCB Active alarm inputs vary by StoreSafe model. 4 channel units have 4 active alarm inputs, 10 channel units have 10 active alarm inputs and 16 channel units have 16 active alarm inputs.

  • Page 11: Back Panel

    The cable connection configuration depends on your network configuration: Connector Type: RJ-45 • For a StoreSafe that connects directly to a Hub Max. Cable Length: 100 meters / 328 ft. or Switch, use a straight through connection. Min. Cable Length: 6 feet / 1.8 meters •...
  • Page 12 DB-9 Pin Configuration For Port 1 Ground DB-9 on back panel. Not Connected Not Connected RS232 Port 2 (StoreSafe Advanced Models Only) For Event Generation and ASCII Text Insertion. RJ-45 Pin Configuration For RS232 Port 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 Ground...

  • Page 13: Power-Up

    Consult the camera’s installation instructions for additional information about proper camera setup. Check Record And Playback Quality Record for at least three minutes at the default record rate. Then play back the recording, selecting each camera for full screen display. Check the playback picture quality. 0150-0229E GE Security DVMRe StoreSafe...

  • Page 14: Aux Port

    Federal Law as well as other State and Municipal Jurisdictions. Please review local and Federal Law prior to the installation or operation of this equipment to ensure that you are in legal compliance with the Authorities having Jurisdiction. 0150-0229E GE Security DVMRe StoreSafe...

  • Page 15: Storesafe Basic Operations

    2. Monitor Selection Button: Monitor A. 3. Monitor Selection Button: Monitor B. 4. Multiscreen Selection Buttons: Various Multiscreen buttons depending on the StoreSafe model. 5. Alarm Button: Allows user to acknowledge and silence alarms. 6. Sequence Button: Sequences camera views.

  • Page 16: Live Viewing

    Sequenced Full Screen Display While in a Full Screen display, press the Sequence button to begin full screen sequencing. The sequence list is programmable. For detailed information about programming the sequence list see section 2.8. Sequence Button 0150-0229E GE Security DVMRe StoreSafe...

  • Page 17: Playback

    While in Playback mode, the user may change the playback direction, playback speed, etc. To return to Play Forward operations, press the Play Forward button. Play Forward Button Reverse Play To begin reverse playback, press the Reverse Play button. Reverse Play Button 0150-0229E GE Security DVMRe StoreSafe...

  • Page 18: Fast Forward

    The 6-way and PIP multiscreen displays are not available in Playback mode. For detailed information about Multiscreen displays, see section 2.6. 10-Channel 16-Channel 4-Channel 9-Way 4-Way 16-Way 9-Way 4-Way 10-Way 13-Way 4-Way 0150-0229E GE Security DVMRe StoreSafe...

  • Page 19: Searching Recorded Data

    Searching Recorded Data StoreSafe has a powerful search interface feature that allows the user to search for data on the internal hard disk. The user may search the data for previous recording sessions, text insertion, and alarm conditions. Because the search...

  • Page 20: Recording

    Record Lock is ON. StoreSafe also remembers its current record mode in the event of power loss. If the unit was recording during a power loss, then when power is restored the unit will put itself back in that mode.

  • Page 21: Display Options

    Playback multiscreen mode on Monitor A. PIP: Use the Jog/Shuttle to adjust the location and size of the PIP display. Please note, that the PIP display is only available on Monitor A in Live mode. 0150-0229E GE Security DVMRe StoreSafe...

  • Page 22: Active Cameos

    Then, using a Number button, select any camera for full screen display. NOTE The unit must be in Full Screen Display mode before starting to create the sequence list. This initial camera is not part the sequence list. 0150-0229E GE Security DVMRe StoreSafe...

  • Page 23: On-Screen Indicators

    Camera Titles are displayed on either the upper or lower corner of the left hand side of the screen. The camera title can be changed in the menu system (see section 3.13). The user can change display position and color. See below. 0150-0229E GE Security DVMRe StoreSafe...

  • Page 24: Status Indicators

    Live connections are displayed as E1: ip.ip, E2: ip.ip, etc. (where ip.ip represents the last 2 bytes of the IP Address). POTS connection is displayed as IP 1.1. On Playback Fullscreen: • All the above, including Image Quality Setting: High, Medium, Standard. 0150-0229E GE Security DVMRe StoreSafe...

  • Page 25: Triplex Mode

    ATM/POS Text Display Pressing the Camera Number a third time displays an ATM/POS text display. This feature can be used during live viewing mode to verify that StoreSafe is receiving ATM/POS text, or in Playback mode to review recorded text and video.
  • Page 26 Sequenced Full Screen Display While in a Full Screen display, press the Sequence button to begin full screen sequencing. The sequence list is programmable. For detailed information about programming the sequence list see section 2.8. Sequence Button 0150-0229E GE Security DVMRe StoreSafe...

  • Page 27: The Print Image Button

    The Printer and Print Server must be connected to the same local network as StoreSafe. StoreSafe must know the Print Servers IP address. The IP address can be input under Main Menu – Communications – Ethernet – Ethernet Settings (See Section 3.16).

  • Page 28: The Record Cd Button

    4. Press the Record button on the front panel when satisfied. ‘RECORD’ to Archive 5. The CD Writer will open the CD tray when completed. The video may now be viewed on any PC equipped with a CD-ROM. 0150-0229E GE Security DVMRe StoreSafe...

  • Page 29: Menu System Overview

    Default passwords are provided in the beginning of this manual, in section 1. 3.3 Available Menus Main Operator Time/Date About StoreSafe Record Time/Date Display Alarms Titles Display Macro Alarm History Motion Detection Operator Password Camera Setup QuickWave Setup Audio Setup Communications Front Panel Lock Factory Settings Passwords 0150-0229D GE Security DVMRe StoreSafe...

  • Page 30: Menus In This Manual

    Camera Button: In menu lists that provide settings per camera, a particular camera may be accessed directly by pressing on the associated camera button. Rotate the Shuttle to modify the setting. 0150-0229E GE Security DVMRe StoreSafe...

  • Page 31: The Main Menu

    3.7 The Main Menu Main Menu Overview The Main menu contains the majority of programmable options for StoreSafe. Each item in the Main menu is described in detail in this section of the manual. Main menu items appear in this section in the same order they appear in the menu.

  • Page 32: Main Menu → Time/Date → Set Region

    The clock will only be automatically adjusted once on a given time and date. If you manually NOTE set the clock back before the last DST change, the time will not get automatically adjusted again for that same time change. 0150-0229E GE Security DVMRe StoreSafe...

  • Page 33: Record

    Use this menu to enable/disable and specify how often time synchronization should occur between StoreSafe and the Network Server. The Region /Time Zone must be setup prior to enabling the option. Update Interval, Select from: Enable, Disable, Once per Day, Twice per Day, and Once per Hour NTP Primary Server: Enter IP Address of Primary Server.
  • Page 34 Event: Records during events at the Event Record Rate. Camera does not record under normal conditions. Event + TL: Records at the Time-lapse Record Rate under normal Camera 16: Event + TL conditions. Records at the Event Record Rate during events. [CANCEL] [OK] 0150-0229E GE Security DVMRe StoreSafe...
  • Page 35 3 : 0.34 pps 2.9 spp Camera 4 : 0.57 pps 1.8 spp Camera 15 : 0.40 pps 2.5 spp Camera 16 : 0.40 pps 2.5 spp 8 days 5 h (TL) 8 days 5 h (Total) [CANCEL] [OK] 0150-0229E GE Security DVMRe StoreSafe...
  • Page 36 2. To save changes and exit the menu: Select [OK], and then press the Enter button. 3. To exit the menu without making changes: Press the Menu button, or select [CANCEL], then press the Enter button. Main Menu → Record → Activity Record Rate 0150-0229E GE Security DVMRe StoreSafe...
  • Page 37 Time-lapse, Activity, Event, and/or Alarm record mode. The configuration of the Alarm Record Rate is closely associated with the Alarm Record Mode. For detailed information about configuring the Alarm Record Mode, see Alarm Record mode in section 3.11. 0150-0229E GE Security DVMRe StoreSafe...
  • Page 38 Pre Alarm Duration: The unit will record up to 5 seconds of data ahead of the alarm trigger, at the Alarm Record Rate. Select from 0 to 5 seconds. Alarm Record Mode: Select from Interleaved or Exclusive. ACTIVITY Link to Event: Select from Yes or No. 0150-0229E GE Security DVMRe StoreSafe...
  • Page 39 When satisfied with the selections select OK and press the Enter button to execute. The Disk Test will run in the background and will not interfere with normal operations. Once the disk test is done, a message will appear on the screen indicating the test result. 0150-0229E GE Security DVMRe StoreSafe...
  • Page 40 This feature may be required by law in some jurisdictions. If required by local authorities, the ADM feature must be turned On by selecting between 1 and 99 days. Typically this feature is turned Off. ADM Setting Message ADM will change. Are you sure? Days 0150-0229E GE Security DVMRe StoreSafe...

  • Page 41: Alarms

    3.10 Alarms Use this menu to configure the alarm handling features of the unit. Input Configuration Alarm Latch Caution! StoreSafe’s primary function is to furnish video Enable / Disable multiplexing and recording with a multiscreen display. Although Alarm History the unit has alarm handling and motion detection functions, these are considered secondary features.
  • Page 42 Main Menu → Alarms → Buzzer Setup Use this menu to configure the internal buzzer. Global Buzzer Global Buzzer: The Global Buzzer setting acts as a master On/Off [CANCEL] [OK] switch. Setting the Global Buzzer to OFF deactivates all buzzer activity. 0150-0229E GE Security DVMRe StoreSafe...
  • Page 43 Email Domain field. Main Menu → Alarms → Archive Alarms Archive Alarm Selecting Enable from this menu will cause the unit to activate Relay 2 Relay 2 if a malfunction occurs while archiving. ENABLE 0150-0229E GE Security DVMRe StoreSafe...

  • Page 44: Macro

    Function then 3. Pause macro for 1 second. Function then 4. Pause macro for 5 seconds. Function then 5. Activate Relay 2 output. Function then 6. Reset Relay 2 output. Function then Enter. End macro recording 0150-0229E GE Security DVMRe StoreSafe...

  • Page 45: Running A Macro

    Activate individual zones in a scene to respond to motion Indicate Detection detection. • Activate the on-screen motion detection indicator. • Set motion detection as Activity detection or Intrusion Detection. • Configure the motion detection parameters on a per camera basis. 0150-0229E GE Security DVMRe StoreSafe...
  • Page 46 Intrusion Detection is a more sophisticated type of motion detection, with additional features such as false alarm rejection levels, minimum target size, and an alarm output. Activity Detection Setup If Activity is selected in Motion Detection Type field, the following parameters are enabled: 0150-0229E GE Security DVMRe StoreSafe...
  • Page 47 Use this menu to setup the Active Zones for motion detection. The screen shown below will overlay the current video image allowing for precise activity zone setup. The disabled zones will be tinted. The enabled zones will be clear. Activity Grid Setup Screen 0150-0229E GE Security DVMRe StoreSafe...

  • Page 48: Camera Setup

    • Camera AGC Adjust the Automatic Gain Control. • Camera Disable Disable or Enable camera inputs. • Specify cameras as covert (recorded but not displayed). Covert Camera • View the Camera Scope (Histogram) Camera Scope 0150-0229E GE Security DVMRe StoreSafe...

  • Page 49: Edit Titles

    6. When finished editing the title, press the Enter button to exit the edit mode. 7. Save changes and exit the menu: Select [OK], then press the Enter button. 8. Exit the menu without making changes: Press the Menu button, or select [CANCEL], then press the Enter button. 0150-0229E GE Security DVMRe StoreSafe...
  • Page 50 Use this menu to view a live luminance histogram of the currently displayed camera. Luminance Histogram A Luminance Histogram is a graphical representation of how many times each gray-level value occurs in an image. Use this feature to analyze and optimize the video input signal. 0150-0229E GE Security DVMRe StoreSafe...

  • Page 51: Audio Setup

    Luminance Histogram Black White Luminance 3.14 Audio Setup Use this menu to enable or disable the audio feature of StoreSafe. This menu is not available on the standard models. Select from: G.711 • • G.711 Audio Limitations: 1. To record audio at least one the unit’s video inputs must be set to record video at a rate of 1pps or faster.
  • Page 52 Modem Init String. 9. To exit the menu without making changes, select Cancel, then press the Enter button. Pressing the Menu button also exits the menu without making changes. 0150-0229E GE Security DVMRe StoreSafe...

  • Page 53: Baud Rate

    Name Service: Select from Disable, WINS or GnuDIP. Enabling WINS registers the hostname and IP address within the current Network. This ensures that you can connect to StoreSafe by hostname within the network. See the Note below for information on configuring Dynamic DDS with GnuDIP.

  • Page 54: Front Panel Lock

    StoreSafe does not include its IP address in the message. Instead the Dynamic DNS server extracts the IP address of StoreSafe via the Ethernet source IP address. This guarantees that the correct IP address is used even when StoreSafe is behind a NAT router. 3.17 Front Panel Lock Use this feature to lock the front panel keypad.

  • Page 55: Passwords

    WaveReader and accessing with an ethernet connection ---- can connect to the unit. Activate The Ethernet Password 1. Enter the new password using the Number buttons. 2. Highlight OK, then press the Enter button. 3. Re-enter the password. 0150-0229E GE Security DVMRe StoreSafe...

  • Page 56: The Operator Menu

    1 1 1 1 password box shown above. The DDNS Password The DDNS password enables StoreSafe to contact the Domain Name Server in order to provide IP to Domain Name translation. You must obtain this number by calling you Domain Name Service. By default this password is 2222.
  • Page 57 Main Menu → Time/Date → Time/Date Display Main Menu → Camera Setup → Camera Titles → Title Titles Display 3.13 Display Alarm History Main Menu → Alarm → Alarm History 3.11 Operator Password Main Menu → Password → Operator Password 3.19 0150-0229E GE Security DVMRe StoreSafe...

  • Page 58: Alarms

    Live Alarms Displays Single Alarm: Unit switches to a full screen display of the camera in alarm on Monitor B. Additional Alarms: Unit switches to a sequenced display of all cameras in alarm on Monitor B. 0150-0229D GE Security DVMRe StoreSafe...

  • Page 59: Live Mode

    Main Menu → Alarm → Alarm History. For detailed information about viewing the Alarm History Box see Alarm History in section 3.10. 4.7 Searching For Recorded Alarms See section 5. 0150-0229E GE Security DVMRe StoreSafe...

  • Page 60: Searching

    Searching StoreSafe provides a powerful search interface to access video files stored on the hard disk or an external archive device. Search Menu Overview Search Button Disk Analysis Screen Disk Analysis Screen Search Filters Disk Analysis Screen 01/21/2002 20:17:01 Search Filters...

  • Page 61: Disk Analysis Screen

    7. Press the Record button on the front panel when satisfied. 02:02:51P 02:20:09P 8. The CD Writer will open the CD tray when completed. Capacity: 557MB The video may now be viewed on any PC equipped with a CD-ROM. ‘RECORD’ to Archive 0150-0229E GE Security DVMRe StoreSafe...

  • Page 62: Search Filters

    2. Once in the Parameter Box, use the Shuttle to navigate through the fields and the Jog to change the values. 3. To activate the parameter, use the Shuttle or the Enter button to place an [X] in the check box. 4. When finished, use the Jog to navigate to another parameter. 0150-0229E GE Security DVMRe StoreSafe...

  • Page 63: Retail Search

    StoreSafe. The customer can select from predefined product names from predefined categories. To use this feature you must create a text file containing the categories (product types) and product names (sub levels) that you want to search. This file is then uploaded to StoreSafe via the web interface.
  • Page 64 After uploading the file (and also after a reboot), StoreSafe will read the contents of the file and store it in memory. The Local Retail Search Screen Access to the Local Retail Search screen is gained through the Search Filters Menu.

  • Page 65: Search Results

    Search parameter highlighted, press the Enter button to begin the search operation. When finished searching, the Search Results window will appear. A maximum of 200 results can be displayed per search. Two types of Search Result windows will appear depending on the type of search that is performed. 0150-0229E GE Security DVMRe StoreSafe...
  • Page 66 Hitting the Enter button again while in playback will cause the next selection from the search list to be played. Press the Sequence button to repeatedly play the selected event. Press the Record button on the front panel to write the selected data to CD. 0150-0229E GE Security DVMRe StoreSafe...

  • Page 67: Webbrowser

    WebBrowser StoreSafe features an integrated WebBrowser interface. The WaveBrowser option allows the user to view video from any ethernet connected units with software version 4.09 or above. For WaveBrowser to function properly, certain ActiveX controls must be set correctly. To...

  • Page 68: Wavebrowser Overview And Controls

    Choose from the following displays: • 4-way Display • Single Camera Display Large • Single Camera Display Medium • Single Camera Display Small 0150-0229E GE Security DVMRe StoreSafe...

  • Page 69: Storesafe Wavelink

    Click on the arrow to display a list of available disk volumes on the connected unit. Click on the volume to select. 6.2 StoreSafe WaveLink A new feature with StoreSafe software version 5.00 is the StoreSafe WaveLink. This feature allows putting command codes in the URL when calling WaveBrowser to control actions the WaveBrowser is going to perform.
  • Page 70 This feature can be used by Web Developers to link various cameras to specific Web content. It will also be used by StoreSafe’s Email feature to allow the recipient of an alarm email to click on a link in the email, which causes the WaveBrowser to connect and play back at the time when the alarm occurred.

  • Page 71: Technical Specifications

    1 Volt peak-to-peak into 75-Ohm. Input Termination 75-Ohm (Auto Terminating) Display Memory 4 Megabytes Resolution Horizontal: 720 Pixels. Vertical: 484 Lines (576 for PAL). Gray Scale 256 levels Colors Y:U:V 4:2:2, 16.8 Million Colors Compression Standard Wavelets 0150-0229E GE Security DVMRe StoreSafe...

  • Page 72: Part Numbers

    Status retrievable via RS232 port. Part Numbers Remote Keyboard CBR-KB3, CBR-KB3/J, KTD405. Includes motorized pan, tilt, and zoom controls. HP Printer HP DeskJet 3820 Hawking Print Server PN7127P (1-Port Mini-Internet Print Server) Replacement Manual 0150-0229 0150-0229E GE Security DVMRe StoreSafe...

  • Page 73: Rs232 Event Generation/Text Insertion Protocol

    If only the end bit is set, the associated text will be stored with the next recorded field for that camera. This will start the post-event timer** after which, the selected camera will resume recording at the normal record rate*. 0150-0229E GE Security DVMRe StoreSafe...
  • Page 74 If both the start and end bits are set, the associated text will be stored with the next recorded field for that camera. The post-event timer will be started** after which the selected camera will resume recording at the normal record rate*. *If no alarms are present. **If enabled. 0150-0229E GE Security DVMRe StoreSafe...

  • Page 75: Rs232 Remote Control Protocol

    13 Way Multiscreen Camera 16 16 Way Multiscreen Reserved 25 - 40 Print Key Menu Archive Key Enter Reserved *Must send a “No Button Pressed” command Macro immediately following any of these Reserved 45-49 commands. Monitor B 0150-0229D GE Security DVMRe StoreSafe...

  • Page 76: Configuration And Status

    Configuration and status data can be read from written to. For details about the contents of StoreSafe. The data is arranged in the form of 16 each block, contact GE-Security and request byte blocks, numbered from 1 to 213. For details the Block Data Structure for StoreSafe.

  • Page 77: Macro Tables

    Photo copy this page and use it to keep a record of the programmed macro functions. 10.1 Macro Functions Table Macro Description Number Function + Daylight Savings Time: Sets clock ahead one hour in April, and back one hour in October. Sequence 0150-0229D GE Security DVMRe StoreSafe...

  • Page 78: Scheduled Macro Table

    10.2 Scheduled Macro Table Event Time Macro to Run 0150-0229E GE Security DVMRe StoreSafe...

  • Page 79: Warranty And Service

    3050 Redhill ave Costa Mesa, CA. 92626 United States of America Telephone: 800-343-3358 (7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Pacific Time) In Oregon: 541-754-9133 Fax: 541-754-7162 (24 hours a day) For warranty information, see the following page. 0150-0229E GE Security DVMRe StoreSafe...

  • Page 80: Warranty And Return Information

    11.2 Warranty and Return Information GE Security warrants all of its equipment for three years from the date of purchase. This warranty covers any defects in materials and workmanship. Equipment failures that are due to improper installation, modification, abuse, or acts of nature will not be covered by this warranty. The repair department will evaluate all equipment returned for repair to determine warranty coverage.
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