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Safety Precautions WARNING RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, NOT REMOVE COVER. USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALI FIED S ERVICE P ERSO NNEL. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read Owner’s Manual After unpacking this product, read the owner’s manual carefully, and follow all the operating and other instructions. 2. Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home or business, consult your product dealer or local power company.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 12. Disc Tray Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing. Neglecting to do so may cause serious personal injury. 13. Burden Do not place a heavy object on or step on the product. The object may fall, causing serious personal injury and serious damage to the product.
Notes on Handling Note on Moisture Condensation When shipping the HDDR unit, the original shipping Moisture condensation damages the HDDR unit. Please carton packing materials come in handy. For maximum read the following carefully. protection, repack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory.
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Table of Contents Preface About This Guide Technician Notes Introduction What is an OpenEye HDDR? New Features Chapter 1: HDDR Description Basic Features Front Panel Controls and LEDs Rear Panel Connectors Serial Number Location Chapter 2: Getting Started Identifying Included Components Keyboard Setup Mouse Setup Monitor Setup...
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Creating a Recording Schedule Special Day Schedule Creating and Editing a ‘Special Day’ Schedule System Restart Time Intensive Recording Overview How to Use Intensive Recording Communication Setup Site Information Log Viewer User Management Changing the Administrator Password Adjusting the Time and Date Chapter 5: Search Options Search Overview Date and Speed Option Box...
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Electromagnetic Compatibility Optical and Acoustical Statements Visible LED Statement Laser Safety Statement for a Class 1 Laser Product Regulation on Noise Declaration for Machines Appendix B: Technical Specifications Floppy Drive Technical Specifications Network Interface Card Specifications CD-ROM Drive Technical Specifications HDDR Power Supply Technical Specifications...
HDDR unit and for troubleshooting when a problem occurs. Only authorized personnel should attempt to repair this unit. PC Open reserves the right to make changes to the HDDR units represented by this manual without notice. The following text and symbols mark special messages throughout this guide:...
Introduction What is an OpenEye HDDR™ ® An OpenEye HDDR is simply a server that performs as a High Definition Digital Recorder. By utilizing the many features of a computer, including processing power, storage capacity, graphics compression, and security features, the HDDR unit is more powerful than the analog recorders of the past.
New Features PC Open’s OpenEye HDDRs include the following new features: • Optimized and Designed for Microsoft® Windows 2000® • Supports up to 16 Digital Control Outputs on Alarm Activation • Supports up to 16 Relay Inputs for Alarm Control •...
C H A P T E R HDDR Description This chapter includes the following information: • Input/Output connector locations • Front Panel Controls and LEDs • Rear Panel Connectors • Serial Number Location...
Basic Features OpenEye® state-of-the-art High Definition Digital Recorders are housed in a high performance and versatile 4U Aluminum Rack-Mount case allowing easy storage of multiple HDDRs for enterprise applications. Every OpenEye HDDR Unit comes equipped with the latest technology: • Intel®...
Front Panel Controls and LEDs The front panel of HDDR unit contains the devices that will be commonly used for data removal, retrieval, and backup replacement. The most common components and buttons are shown below: Figure 1.2 Figure 1.2 Hard Drive Activity LED Display CDR-W Open Tray Button Power LED Display Cooling Fan Air Intake...
Rear Panel Connectors The rear panel of the HDDR unit contains virtually all of the connectors you will be using. Below is a diagram that outlines the location and description of each connector: Figure 1.3 17 18 Figure 1.3 RG 35 Connector for Camera Input DB-9 Serial Input 2 and Looping Outputs 75 Ohm Switch...
Serial Number Location Figure 1.4 Figure 1.4 Model Number – You can find your model number located on the side of the HDDR unit as shown in Figure 1.4 Serial Number – You can find your serial number located on the side of the HDDR unit a shown in Figure 1.4.
C H A P T E R Getting Started This chapter includes the following information: Included Components Setting up your HDDR Hardware Optional Components...
Identifying included components OpenEye® HDDRs come with a mouse, keyboard and selected software and cables. Identify the following components to make sure everything has been properly included with your new HDDR unit. If any of the following items are missing, contact your dealer to arrange a replacement.
Keyboard Setup To attach the keyboard to the HDDR unit, plug the end of the Keyboard into the keyboard PS/2 Port located on the back of the machine. The keyboard PS/2 Port can be identified by the purple color. Refer to the Rear Panel Connectors diagram for more information.
Monitor Setup Attach the Monitor to the Rear of the HDDR unit using the VGA cable supplied by the Monitor Manufacturer. Refer to your monitor manual for detailed information on how to setup and use it. NOTE: The monitor you use must be capable of having a screen resolution of 1024 x 768 and display colors of at least 32 Bit Power Setup Attach the AC power cable to the rear of the HDDR Unit.
Figure 2.6 Video Inputs – The Video inputs are RG-53 BNC connectors. Simply plug one end into your video source (DVD, Camera, etc.) and plug the other end into the desired BNC input on the HDDR unit. Optional Components To fully utilize your HDDR unit’s potential, several optional OpenEye components are listed below. Contact your dealer for more information.
C H A P T E R HDDR Basics This chapter includes the following information: • Turning the HDDR on and off • Becoming familiar with the Display screen • Defining Screen Divisions...
Turning on the HDDR Once the hardware com been properly connected (See Chapter 2) it is time to turn on the power. To turn on the power follow these steps: Figure 3.1 Turning the HDDR unit ON Turn on the monitor and any external peripherals (ex. Printers, External Storage Devices, etc.) connected to the HDDR unit.
Display Screen Each time the HDDR is restarted, the program defaults to the Display screen. The following diagram outlines the buttons and features used on the Display screen. You should become familiar with these options as this is the screen that will be displayed the majority of the time.
Screen Division Buttons – The Screen Division buttons allow you to view one or more sets of cameras at a time. They are organized in several different groups such as Storage Capacity – The Storage Capacity Usage Indicator displays the total free storage space available to the HDDR unit.
Recording Status Indicator The Cameral status for each camera is displayed next to the Camera number (or name) on the Video Display Area. The following are the different states for each camera: Recording – A red light is displayed when the camera is currently being recorded to the HDDR unit. Motion Detection –...
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Multi-Camera View – Displays a group of cameras within the Video Display Area. Full Screen – The Full Screen Option allows you to view the Video Display Area using the entire viewable area monitor. When this selected, menu options visible. You can activate the Full Screen Option by clicking on the Full Screen Button within the Screen Division Menu and/or by Right-Clicking anywhere on the Video Display Area.
C H A P T E R Setup Options This chapter includes the following information: • Setup Overview • Channels • Color • Schedule • Speed • Motion Detect • Password • Pan/Tilt...
Setup Overview The Setup options allow you to optimize your HDDR unit by adjusting things like camera names, reboot schedules, recording schedules and more. It is extremely important that you setup your HDDR correctly for several reasons. • Recording Schedules – By optimizing the recording schedule you can increase the amount of pertinent recorded video that is saved on the HDDR and keep it longer.
Figure 4.1.1 Setup Windows – Allows you to toggle between different setup screens. Individual Camera Settings – Displays the options for adjusting a camera’s Color Settings, Sensor Connections, Motion Detection Zones, etc. Apply – Saves settings. Close – Exits setup. Global Settings –...
Camera Information 4.2.1 Several Setup options are available for each camera individually. These options are listed below. Figure 4.2.1 Name – Allows you to specify a name for each camera. Bright – Adjusts the Brightness of the selected camera. Hue – Adjusts the Hue of the selected camera. Contrast –...
4.2.2.1 Creating a Motion Area Creating a Motion Area Place the mouse pointer at the upper left hand corner of the area you want to designate, press and hold down the left mouse button, drag the mouse. Let go of the button when the Motion Area is the size you want it to be.
Global Settings Overview Adjusting Global Settings will affect all cameras. Below are the Global Settings options. Figure 4.3 Global Settings Figure 4.3 PTZ Protocol – Displays a list of supported PTZ Protocols and allows you to select one to use. PTZ Setup –...
Recording Schedule The Channel Setup option allows you to turn cameras on/off as well as rename them to an identifiable name or number. Figure 4.4 Recording Schedule Figure 4.4 Video Format – Displays the Video Format (NTSC/PAL). Sensitivity – The Sensitivity adjusts the rate at which the Keyframe refreshes. This option directly affects the codec being used to record the video.
Quality – This settings affects the quality of the video. Increasing the quality of the camera can reduce the amount of pixelization within the image considerably, but also increases the file size. Systems Schedule The Recording Schedule Window allows you to create different recording schedules based on the day, time, and type of recording you wish to use.
4.5.1 Creating a Recording Schedule Creating a Recording Schedule Select a day to begin creating the schedule for -or- Select the SINGLE SELECTION MODE button to create the schedule for all the days of the week at once. Highlight the time-blocks within the Recording Schedule Window for the camera(s) you wish to schedule. Once the desired Time-Blocks are highlighted, press a RECORDING MODE button.
Highlight the time-blocks within the Recording Schedule Window for the camera(s) you wish to schedule. Once the desired Time-Blocks are highlighted, press a RECORDING MODE button. When you have finished creating the schedule press the ‘SAVE SPECIAL DAY’ button. The special day should now appear as a date within the Special Day Schedules.
Intensive Channel – Adjusts the Frame Rate for the Intensive Channel. Non-Intensive Channel – Adjusts the Frame Rates for the Non-intensive Channels (the channels will drop their current settings and be forced to use this setting. Holding Duration – Adjusts the amount of time to hold the Intensive Recording active. Intensive Channel Resolution –...
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Communication Setup The Communication Setup allows you to adjust settings such as Ports, Emergency Agent IP Addresses, IDVR Users and NDMS identification. Figure 4.9 Communication Setup Figure 4.9 Disable Remote Control – This setting enables or disables access to the HDDR from remote connections. Network Setup –...
4.10 Communication Setup The Sensor and Output Window allows you to enable, disable and configure Sensors and Control Outputs as well as adjust Emergency Agent options. Figure 4.10 Figure 4.10 Use – Enables/Disables the Sensor for use. Type – Selects whether the Sensor will be Normally Open (NO) or Normally Closed (NC). Record –...
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Use by Time – This option Enables/Disables the Use by Time feature. When activated the Use by Time feature allows you to specify a time period that the Control output will be operational. For example you could disable the control output during work hours so that alarms will not go off when a door is opened and a sensor is tripped. Name –...
4.11 Site Information The Sensor and Output Window allows you to enable, disable and configure Sensors and Control Outputs as well as adjust Emergency Agent options. Figure 4.11 Figure 4.11 Drive Information – Displays the Total Space and Free Space of the Drives installed in the DVR. Site Code –...
OSD Font Size – This option allows you to adjust the On Screen Display Font size for cameras. OSD Bold – This option makes the OSD Font Bold. Log Viewer – This option opens the Log Viewer Window which allows you to view the DVR System Logs. User Management –...
4.13 User Management The User Management Console allows you to create, edit, and delete user accounts. Each user account can be assigned different privileges that limit their usage of the DVR system. Users can be given administrator privileges by enabling all rights, however only the true administrator account can log into the User management Console. Figure 4.13 User Information –...
Adjusting the Time and Date 4.14 To adjust the Time and Date follow these steps: 14) Begin by exiting to Windows. Do this by pressing the EXIT button from the Main Display Screen and selecting Restart in Windows Mode. (See Section 3.3) 15) Open Windows Explorer.
C H A P T E R Search Options This chapter includes the following information: • Setup Overview • Channels • Color • Schedule • Speed • Motion Detect • Password • Pan/Tilt • Quit to Explorer...
Search Overview The HDDR unit has several options that allow you to easily search through, and find, a particular section of video. From Motion indexing and Sensor indexing to calendar views showing which days have recorded video, the HDDR unit is equipped to help you quickly find what you’re looking for.
Date and Speed Option Box This option box allows you to select the date you wish to search. It also allows you to adjust the playback speed. Figure 5.2 Time/Year/Month/Day – These display the currently selected Date and Time. Skip – This option skips the selected number of frames on playback.
Minute Selector – The Minute Selector displays the minutes for a selected hour 0 to 60. Brightness and Zoom The Brightness and Zoom features allow you to get the most out of the images. Using the Brightness you can brighten up an image to get more detail.
Search Options Overview The Search Options allow you to find what you want quickly, enhance the image quality, and export the video or images in a number of ways. Print – This option allows you to output a selected image to an attached printer. Save –...
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Adjusting the Brightness of an Image Select a single image to adjust by double-clicking the left mouse button on the desired image. You cannot adjust multiple images at one time. Using the Bright Slide Bar, move the bar to the right or the left. To reset the Brightness press the Reset Button Zooming in on an image Select a single image to adjust by double-clicking the left mouse button.
Print The HDDR unit allows you to print a recorded image to a local or network printer. To print an image, follow these steps: From the Search Screen, stop on the image you wish to print. Make sure only one camera is selected by double- clicking on the image you want.
5.11 Index Search Using the Index Search can greatly decrease the amount of time spent searching through saved video. The Index Search allows you to perform a search based on criteria such as Sensor, Motion and Instant Record events. Figure 5.11a Select Camera –...
Figure 5.11b Image Display Area – The Image Display Area is where the Search Results Images are displayed. Time – Displays the Time of the result. Camera Number – Displays the Camera Number for the returned result. Type – Displays the Event Type. Motion Sensor Instant Record...
The images in Figure 5.12 show how the Preview Search functions. The first screen that appears has 24 images displayed. Each image represents the first second of each hour. If there is no image recorded during that period then nothing will be displayed. When an hour is selected (by double clicking on the image) then a new screen appears with 6 images.
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Figure 5.13a Search Results – The Search Results are displayed in this column. The results are listed by date and time. When the search is complete you can view the results by double-clicking on one of the results or by using the Up and Down arrow keys on the keyboard.
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Performing an Object Search Begin by selecting a single camera. You can do this either by turning off all cameras but one, or by double clicking a displayed image (it will then be the only image displayed on the screen) Select the Object Search Button.
C H A P T E R Pan / Tilt / Zoom This chapter includes the following information: • Overview • Setting up the PTZ • Creating and Viewing a Preset Position • Creating and Viewing a Preset Pattern...
PAN/TILT/ZOOM Overview The PTZ controls within the HDDR unit allow for powerful control over the cameras. This can be extremely beneficial by increasing the usefulness of the recorded video. Using the PTZ controls you can create custom preset configurations that can continuously sweep across large areas. Setting Up a PTZ Camera Setting up a PTZ Camera is simple.
Figure 6.3 Creating and Viewing Preset Positions A Preset Position is a user defined location where the camera can be pointed, zoomed in, and focused. You can define up to 10 preset positions per camera. Creating a Preset: Inside Setup, select the PTZ camera you wish to edit and then enter the Pan Tilt Detail Setup.
C H A P T E R Backing up to a CDR-W Drive This chapter includes the following information: • Overview • Enabling Backup Features • Overview of DirectCD ® • Formatting a CDR or CDR-W Disc • Saving Video to a CDR-W Drive •...
Backup Overview The HDDR unit can easily backup important video to an internal or external media location. The most commonly used are CDR-W drives and Hard Drives. Since the HDDR unit comes standard equipped with a CDR-W drive, this Chapter will cover backing up using the CDR-W drive as well as by using a Hard Drive.
Format CD – Use this option to format a CDR or CDR-W so that it can be read by the HDDR unit. Eject CD– This option allows you to remove the CD from the drive after specifying how you would like to end the recording session.
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The BACKUP OPTIONS window allows you to select the video you wish to save and also the location of where to save Figure 7.4 Backup Options Window Figure 7.4 Error Message –This box displays any problems encountered with the current selected options. For example: If the amount of video selected exceeds the storage capacity of the CDR-W Disc, then a message will be displayed.
Backing up to a CDR-W Drive or Hard Drive To Backup video files to a CDR-W drive, or to a Hard Drive, follow these steps: Backing up to a CDR-W Drive or Hard Drive Begin by placing a DirectCD® UDF formatted disc into the CDR-W drive if you wish to backup using the CDR-W drive.
C H A P T E R LAN / ISDN / PSTN Connections This chapter includes the following information: • Overview • Configuring TCP/IP • Setting up a PSTN Connection • Creating Users for PSTN Connections...
LAN Overview The HDDR unit can easily be connected to a Local Area Network. The HDDR unit uses Microsoft’s® powerful and secure Windows® 2000 operating system. This allows for easy and well documented instructions on setting up LAN connections no matter what type of LAN you want to use. A Local Area Network is a group of computers and other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that allows one device to interact with any other on the network.
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You may ned to restart Windows fo the changes to take affect. Do this by pressing the START button on the Desktop and selecting Shut Down. Connect the HDDR to a LAN Using a standard RJ-45 Cable, plug one end into a Hub (or Network Jack ultimately connected to a hub) and the other end into the HDDR unit.
C H A P T E R Remote Software This chapter includes the following information: • Overview • Setting up the HDDR Server • Connecting to the HDDR Server • Viewing Live Video...
Remote Software Overview The HDDR unit was specifically designed to be fully operated and maintained remotely. It connects using the standard TCP/IP protocol thorough connection types such as DSL, Cable Mode, T1, ISDN, 56K Modem, LAN and more. The Remote software allows you to view live video, search through archived video, export images and video clips and have virtually full Setup control.
Setting up the Server to Accept Incoming Connections In order to access the HDDR unit remotely, the HDDR Server must be setup to allow Remote Connections. The following picture diagrams the necessary settings Figure 9.2 Figure 9.2 Disable Remote Control –This option enables or disables the HDDR server to accept Remote connections. Time Out Value –...
Setting up the Remote Client To connect to the HDDR unit follow these steps. Installing the Remote Software On the Client Computer, insert the OpenEye Software Disc into the CDROM. The Software Disc should load automatically When prompted, select the INSTALL REMOTE SOFTWARE option. Follow the installation instructions carefully.
Edit – This option allows you to edit a Site. To use simply select a Site and press the EDIT button. Password – Enter the Login Password. Connect – Pressing the CONNECT button connects the Remote Client to the Server. User –...
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Camera and Relay Buttons – The Camera buttons enable and disable the viewing of them remotely. The buttons activate the associated Control Outputs on the HDDR unit. The Remote Software functions virtually the same as the HDDR software. Most of the features on the HDDR software are also included on the Remote.
Appendix A Appendix A contains electromagnetic compatibility information and optical and acoustical statements Electromagnetic compatibility This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and the Canadian Department of Communications. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Optical and Acoustical Statements Visible LED Statement The LEDs on this HDDR unit are classified as “Class 1 LED Product” in accordance with EN 60825-1. Laser Safety Statement for a Class 1 Laser Product This CDROM Storage device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Appendix B Appendix B contains technical specifications for many of the HDDR internal components Floppy Drive Technical Specifications Item Storage Capacity (Unformatted) 1.0/2.0 MB Track Density 135 TPI Access Time (Average) 3 ms Access Time (Track-track) 94 ms Power Requirement DC 5V±...
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CDROM Technical Specifications DRIVE PERFORMANCE Disc Data Capacity (MODE 1) 656 MB Disc Data Capacity (MODE 2) 748 MB Maximum Playing Time 74 Minutes and 42 Seconds Data Transfer Rate (KB/s) Write: 2X, 4X, 8X, 12X/1.8MB/sec (CD-R); 2X, 4X, 10X/1.6MB/sec (CD-RW) Read: Up to 32X (1X=150KB/s) Average Access Time 120ms or less...
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Power Supply Technical Specifications Overview • Output over voltage protection • Complies with FCC part 15 subpart J class B • Short circuit protection on all outputs 115 VAC operation and CISPR 22 230 VAC • operation Resetable power shut down •...
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