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3VR SmartRecorder
Basic Installation Guide
3VR Software Version 6.0.6
3VR Security, Inc. 475 Brannan Street, Suite 430, San Francisco, CA 94107 Tel: 415.495.5790 • Sales: 415.513.4611 • Fax: 415.495.5797 • Email: info@3VR.com • www.3VR.com
3VR and the 3VR logo are either trademarks or federally registered trademarks of 3VR Security, Inc. © 2009 3VR Security, Inc.
3VSR-BICG606-R1

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  • Page 1 3VR Software Version 6.0.6 3VR Security, Inc. 475 Brannan Street, Suite 430, San Francisco, CA 94107 Tel: 415.495.5790 • Sales: 415.513.4611 • Fax: 415.495.5797 • Email: info@3VR.com • www.3VR.com 3VR and the 3VR logo are either trademarks or federally registered trademarks of 3VR Security, Inc. © 2009 3VR Security, Inc.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Step 7: Enter System License Keys (Optional) Step 8: Set Install/Certification Date Step 9: Run the Installation Report Appendix A: Image Guidelines for Facial Recognition Appendix B: Connecting a Laptop to a 3VR SmartRecorder Appendix C: Updating Software on a 3VR SmartRecorder...
  • Page 3 3VR has been advised of the any actual person, living or deceased, is coincidental and possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error unintentional.
  • Page 5 Product Diagrams P-Series SmartRecorder S-Series SmartRecorder E-Series SmartRecorder M-Series SmartRecorder...

  • Page 6: Product Diagrams

    I/O port ports port port output ports keyboard RS-232 RS-232 serial monitor BNC video RS-422/485 primary port serial port port ports output serial port Ethernet port port 3VR SmartRecorder Installation and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 7: S-Series Smartrecorder

    Product Diagrams S-Series SmartRecorder Front view hard drive power power activity indicator button indicator Back view unused video input mouse primary parallel ports port Ethernet port port RS 422/485 digital output digital power keyboard RS-232 monitor SpotMonitor serial port port input port jack port...

  • Page 8: E-Series Smartrecorder

    DVD drive USB port unused parallel Back view power cable socket USB ports Ethernet port video input ports port mouse keyboard monitor port port port 3VR SmartRecorder Installation and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 9: M-Series Smartrecorder

    Product Diagrams M-Series SmartRecorder Front view Back view Product Diagrams...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1: Installing a 3VR SmartRecorder Step 1: Inspect and Mount Hardware P-Series SmartRecorder and SmartSearch NVR S-Series SmartRecorder and SmartSearch NVR M-Series SmartRecorder E-Series SmartRecorder and SmartSearch NVR Step 2: Log In to the SmartRecorder Step 3: Check System Software Version...

  • Page 12: Step 1: Inspect And Mount Hardware

    SmartRecorder E-Series and E-Series SmartSearch NVR Page 18 Two Rack-mount Ears Front-Panel Hinges P-Series SmartRecorder and SmartSearch NVR The following items should be found in the P-Series accessory box*: One or Two Video Cables (depends on system configuration) Keyboard/Mouse Alarm Input/Output Adapter...
  • Page 13 Ethernet port If you will be configuring the system with a laptop and network cable or USB network adapter: Appendix B: Connecting a Laptop to a 3VR SmartRecorder for complete instructions. Chapter 1: Installing a 3VR SmartRecorder...
  • Page 14 Two Alarm Input/Output Adapters Installation and Resource CD Two Wall-mount Brackets and Four Screws Power Supply One or Two Video Cables (depends on system configuration) Two or Four Video Cables *No video cables included with SmartSearch NVR 3VR SmartRecorder Installation and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 15 Press the power button on the front of the unit. If you will be configuring the system with a laptop and network cable or USB network adapter: Appendix B: Connecting a Laptop to a 3VR SmartRecorder for complete instructions. Chapter 1: Installing a 3VR SmartRecorder...
  • Page 16 M-Series SmartRecorder The following items will be found in the M-Series shipping container: DC to AC Adapter 3VR SmartRecorder M-Series One Six-Connection Video Input Cable Installation and Resource CD USB-PS/2 adapter Power Source 3VR SmartRecorder Installation and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 17 Press the power button on the front of the unit. If you will be configuring the system with a laptop and network cable or USB network adapter: Appendix B: Connecting a Laptop to a 3VR SmartRecorder for complete instructions. Chapter 1: Installing a 3VR SmartRecorder...
  • Page 18 (depends on system configuration) (depends on system configuration) (depends on system configuration) *No video cables included with SmartSearch NVR Power Cable Power Cable Power Cable Keyboard/Mouse Two - Four Video Cables (depends on system configuration) 3VR SmartRecorder Installation and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 19 Press the power button on the front of the unit. If you will be configuring the system with a laptop and network cable or USB network adapter: Appendix B: Connecting a Laptop to a 3VR SmartRecorder for complete instructions. Chapter 1: Installing a 3VR SmartRecorder...

  • Page 20: Step 2: Log In To The Smartrecorder

    User Name: 3MeDeee Password: After successfully signing in, you will be taken to the 3VR Administration Console. From the console you can initiate a variety of tasks: • Launch SystemManager • Launch OpCenter •...

  • Page 21: Step 3: Check System Software Version

    Check System Software Version Verify that the 3VR SmartRecorder is running the appropriate software version and build number for the installation. The software build installed on a new 3VR SmartRecorder can be found in the following places: • Outside the box...

  • Page 22: Step 4: Rename The Smartrecorder

    Step 4: Rename the SmartRecorder A 3VR SmartRecorder should be assigned a unique name that will allow the server to be easily identified on the network. Launch SystemManager. From the Manage Servers tab, click the name currently assigned to the SmartRecorder.

  • Page 23: Step 5: Set The System Time Zone

    Save Click to save your changes. Click in the Confirm Changes dialog box. SystemManager will close. Wait about 1 minute for the system software to restart before re-launching SystemManager. Chapter 1: Installing a 3VR SmartRecorder...

  • Page 24: Step 6: Set The System Date And Time

     Manually set date and time set the current date and time. Save. Click Confirm Changes Click in the dialog box. SystemManager will close. Wait about 1 minute for the system software to restart, then re-launch SystemManager. 3VR SmartRecorder Installation and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 25: Step 7: Configure Network Settings

    M-Series SmartRecorders will have two network adapters listed, but only one Ethernet port is activated on the unit. If you are having difficulty storing the network settings, try configuring the system with the other network adapter selected. Chapter 1: Installing a 3VR SmartRecorder...

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    If the SmartRecorder is unable to successfully ping the known host, a health alert will be generated. troubleshooting If you experience difficulty in connecting to the network, contact the customer’s IT department to verify the network port is enabled. 3VR SmartRecorder Installation and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 27: Step 8: Connect Analog Cameras

    B in the diagram above. Connect the remaining cameras (17-24 or 17- 32) to the BNC connectors. note Ports C and D and the red input cable(s) are for audio, a feature planned for future support. Chapter 1: Installing a 3VR SmartRecorder...
  • Page 28 Camera 1 BNC Connector 1 Camera 2 BNC Connector 4 Camera 3 BNC Connector 2 Camera 4 BNC Connector 5 Camera 5 BNC Connector 3 Camera 6 BNC Connector 6 3VR SmartRecorder Installation and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 29 AID 1 and AID 2. Do not connect cameras to connectors AID 1 and AID 2. Use the video input dongles to connect the analog camera feeds to 3VR SmartRecorder as follows: System Type...

  • Page 30: Step 9: Verify Video Quality

    From the tab, right-click the Watch Video On SmartRecorder name and select Server. When the live video panel loads, all of the enabled channels will be selected automatically. Verify video quality on all enabled channels. 3VR SmartRecorder Installation and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 31 Chapter 1: Installing a 3VR SmartRecorder...
  • Page 33 Chapter 2: Configuring a 3VR SmartRecorder Step 1: Configure Channels for Analog Cameras Step 2: Configure Outgoing Email Settings Step 3: Install Plug-ins (Optional) Step 4: Configure Event and Video Storage Settings Step 5: Define the Schedule for Recording Settings...

  • Page 34: Step 1: Configure Channels For Analog Cameras

    Configure Channels for Analog Cameras On the 3VR SmartRecorder, each channel is configured independently. Unused channels should be disabled to conserve system resources. 3VR recommends that any unused channels Unused (e.g., C16 Unused). On a 24-channel E-Series or P-Series system, channels 25-32 should be...
  • Page 35 If the channel is licensed but unused, Unused Name type into the field. • If the channel is unlicensed, type Unlicensed Name into the field. Press the Enter key, and click Save to save your changes. Chapter 2: Configuring a 3VR SmartRecorder...

  • Page 36: Step 2: Configure Outgoing Email Settings

    Enter an email server user name and password. If desired, send a test message to verify that the email settings have been properly configured. Save Manage Click to save and return to the Servers tab. 3VR SmartRecorder Installation and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 37: Step 3: Install Plug-Ins (Optional)

    .3pg. If the file extension is .zip, do not unzip the file. Manually edit the file extension to .3pg in Windows Explorer. Select the file and click OK. The plug-in will now begin installing. Chapter 2: Configuring a 3VR SmartRecorder...
  • Page 38 Restart the SmartRecorder by right-clicking the SmartRecorder name and selecting Restart Server. Confirm Reboot In the dialog box, click to initiate the server restart. Close SystemManager and wait 5 minutes for the SmartRecorder to fully reboot before proceeding. 3VR SmartRecorder Installation and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 39: Step 4: Configure Event And Video Storage Settings

    Step 4: Configure Event and Video Storage Settings The 3VR SmartRecorder can retain optimized images and event information for extended periods of time if video has been removed from the system due to space constraints. Events and video associated with an event type will be deleted from the system after the number of days specified for each event type has passed.

  • Page 40: Step 5: Define The Schedule For Recording Settings

    To clear the selection for a single day of the week, click the to the right of the schedule for that day. Repeat for each day of the week. Peak/Off-Peak Hours for Click to save the Recording Settings configuration. 3VR SmartRecorder Installation and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 41: Step 6: Define The Schedule For Bandwidth Control

    Step 6: Define the Schedule for Bandwidth Control The 3VR SmartRecorder can be configured to record video at different maximum bandwidth values during peak and off-peak hours. To define peak and off-peak hours for bandwidth control: From the list of configuration options, click the...
  • Page 42 Enter the maximum allowed bandwidth for Peak and Save Off-Peak hours and click to permanently store the values. These values will be utilized only when bandwidth control is enabled for that time range. See steps 6-8 to enable bandwidth control. 3VR SmartRecorder Installation and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 43: Step 7: Enter System License Keys (Optional)

    Click the Add/Update License Key button. License Settings When you return to the window you will see that the license key has been successfully applied to the system. Close Click to return to SystemManager. Chapter 2: Configuring a 3VR SmartRecorder...

  • Page 44: Step 8: Set Install/Certification Date

    Step 8: Set Install/Certification Date When you have finished installing and configuring a 3VR SmartRecorder, save the current date in the system settings for future reference: Manage Servers In the tab, select the name of the SmartRecorder. Server Date: In the...

  • Page 45: Step 9: Run The Installation Report

    Run the Installation Report Use the 3VR Installation Report Application to generate a report displaying the system information and settings as well as details about the installation site. This report can then be saved to disk or emailed directly from SystemManager.
  • Page 46 HTML file, click and navigate to the location where you wish to save the report. Email. Type the • To email the report, click address of each report recipient, separated by commas, and click Send Email. 3VR SmartRecorder Installation and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 47 Chapter 2: Configuring a 3VR SmartRecorder...

  • Page 49: Appendix A: Image Guidelines For Facial Recognition

    Appendix A: Image Guidelines for Facial Recognition 3VR Security, Inc. 475 Brannan Street, Suite 430, San Francisco, CA 94107 Tel: 415.495.5790 • Sales: 415.513.4611 • Fax: 415.495.5797 • Email: info@3VR.com • www.3VR.com Support: 415.513.4572 support 3VR and the 3VR logo are either trademarks or federally registered trademarks of 3VR Security, Inc. © 2009 3VR Security, Inc.
  • Page 50 Key Elements in Optimizing Images for Facial Surveillance This report will examine and explain the many elements that are critical to using 3VR for facial surveillance. While fundamental principles apply to images from photographic cameras as well as CCTV cameras, the application will differ.
  • Page 51 2. Field of view Without understanding the impact of these two aspects, it will not be possible to master use of 3VR for either im- porting images or capturing video. As such, prior to analyzing facial surveillance or its application to 3VR, these aspects shall be explained and relevant introductory material shall be presented.
  • Page 52 For example, an image of a person recorded with 4CIF resolution may be able to be used by the 3VR system for facial analysis, however, the same image recorded at CIF resolution will probably not contain enough detail to be used for facial analysis unless the face is extremely large (at least a quarter of the width of the field of view).
  • Page 53 Facial analysis requires a certain minimum resolution level to be effective. This resolution level is measured in pixels. • 3VR requires a minimum of 35 horizontal pixels between the eyes (or about 80 - 100 horizontal pixels across the head) to perform facial analysis.
  • Page 54 Height” later in this section for more details. Poor Placement Maximum Acceptable Excellent Placement Vertical angle too large Vertical angle marginal No vertical angle Middle of nose below earlobes Middle of nose at earlobes Middle of nose above earlobes 3VR SmartRecorder Installation and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 55 However, analysis is conducted on the full megapixel frame of the camera’s output. For example, with a resolution of 1280 x 1024, 3VR conducts facial analysis at 1280 x 1024 versus an analog camera at 4CIF (704 x 576).
  • Page 56 4. Lighting Level Facial analysis requires even levels of lighting that clearly shows the detail in a face. Facial analysis requires light- ing conditions that do not produce shadows and/or dark areas in the face (underexposure) and lighting condi- tions that do not produce glare and/or washed-out areas in the face (overexposure). A face with lots of detail visible and a wide range of dark and light pixels (referred to as “dynamic range”) is required for facial analysis.
  • Page 57 Best practices for each source differ significantly. Both sources are described and discussed below. Imported Images Any image that is in a supported digital format may be imported into the 3VR system. Supported formats include: BMP, JPEG and GIF. Only faces in images that meet the requirements enumerated in the previous two sections (pixels between the eyes, angles, lighting) may be successfully analyzed by the 3VR system.
  • Page 58 Vertical Angle of Incidence is less than a 20% slope, (see illustration below). The greater the distance between camera and subject, the higher the camera can be mounted, while maintaining this threshold. 3VR SmartRecorder Installation and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 59 Determining Camera Mounting Height - No more than 20% slope to eyes in the face The first step is to determine an average “face-height”. This value is application-specific, (ie: an environment with young children will require a lower value). For this example, we will assume an average face height of 5 feet. The second step is to measure the “subject distance”...
  • Page 60 With megapixel cameras, deployment no longer requires such a large telephoto range when comparing to analog and non-megapixel IP cameras. Evidently, this will depend on the particular application. Please refer to the table in the Field of View section for determining the maximum width for each application. 3VR SmartRecorder Installation and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 61 3VR Facial Camera Requirement Chart: 35 pixels between the eyes required. 1. Face Size Rules of thumb: The field of view when subject is in focus must be less than 4.5 feet, or the face width must be at least 1/7 of the field of view.
  • Page 62 Importance of Image Quality This guide should have helped you to understand and optimize image quality so that you can now: • Better qualify what opportunities are strong fits for 3VR • Set the appropriate level of expectations with partners and users •...

  • Page 63: Appendix B: Connecting A Laptop To A 3Vr Smartrecorder

    Appendix B: Connecting a Laptop to a 3VR SmartRecorder 3VR Software Version 6.0.6 3VR Security, Inc. 475 Brannan Street, Suite 430, San Francisco, CA 94107 Tel: 415.495.5790 • Sales: 415.513.4611 • Fax: 415.495.5797 • Email: info@3VR.com • www.3VR.com Support: 415.513.4572 support 3VR and the 3VR logo are either trademarks or federally registered trademarks of 3VR Security, Inc.
  • Page 64 Plug the USB Network Service Adapter into a USB port on the 3VR system. Connect an Ethernet cable from the adapter to the laptop Ethernet port. Power on the 3VR and wait for the USB Network Service Adapter to negotiate and assign addresses (about a minute).
  • Page 65 The first time a SmartRecorder is powered on, End User License Agreement screen will be displayed. To accept the terms of the agreement, check the box beside I have read and agree and click Accept. Connecting a Laptop to a 3VR SmartRecorder...
  • Page 66 Disable any Windows or third-party firewalls and all virus, adware, or spyware detection software running on the laptop. Connect an Ethernet cable from the laptop Ethernet port to the secondary port on the 3VR system. On a P-Series SmartRecorder, the right-hand port is secondary. On an S-Series NVR system, the secondary port is located in the PCI slot.
  • Page 67 The first time a SmartRecorder is powered on, End User License Agreement screen will be displayed. To accept the terms of the agreement, check the box beside I have read and agree and click Accept. Connecting a Laptop to a 3VR SmartRecorder...

  • Page 68: Appendix C: Updating Software On A 3Vr Smartrecorder

    Appendix C: Updating Software on a 3VR SmartRecorder 3VR Software Version 6.0.6 3VR Security, Inc. 475 Brannan Street, Suite 430, San Francisco, CA 94107 Tel: 415.495.5790 • Sales: 415.513.4611 • Fax: 415.495.5797 • Email: info@3VR.com • www.3VR.com Support: 415.513.4572 support 3VR and the 3VR logo are either trademarks or federally registered trademarks of 3VR Security, Inc.
  • Page 69 Updating 3VR Software Updating Software on a 3VR SmartRecorder Update Software From the tab of SystemManager, click the name of a SmartRecorder to highlight it in orange. Inspect. Under the Status Click column, ensure that you are logged in with the correct permissions: •...

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