Surveillix 27829AF Software Manual

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  • Page 1: Digital Video Recorder

    Digital Video Recorder Software Manual Please carefully read these instructions before using this product. Save this manual for future use.
  • Page 3 No part of this documentation may be reproduced in any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, except as expressed in the Software License Agreement. Toshiba shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    DVR BASICS ... 1 Turning on the DVR ... 2 Turning Off the DVR ... 2 Using the DVR Utility ... 3 Exporting DVR Settings ... 3 Importing DVR Settings ... 3 Changing Video Format ... 4 Display Screen ... 4 Live Camera Options ...
  • Page 6 Alarm Setup ... 26 Configure Sensor Response ... 26 Activate PTZ Preset on Sensor ... 27 General Setup ... 28 Voice Warning ... 28 Intensive Recording Overview ... 29 How to Use Intensive Recording ... 29 Audio ... 30 Enabling Audio Recording ... 30 Enabling Live Audio ...
  • Page 7 Performing a Basic Search ... 48 Index Search ... 48 Performing an Index Search ... 48 Index Search Results Display ... 48 Preview Search ... 49 Performing a Preview Search ... 50 Graphic Search ... 50 Performing a Graphic Search ... 50 Object Search ...
  • Page 8 viii WEB VIEWER ... 79 web viewer overview ... 80 Configuring the Server for Remote Connection ... 81 Connecting to a DVR Using Web Viewer ... 81 Closing the Web Viewer ... 81 INCLUDED SOFTWARE SETUP ... 83 Emergency Agent Overview ... 84 Configuring the DVR ...
  • Page 11: Dvr Basics

    DVR BASICS This chapter includes the following information: • Turning the DVR on and off • Becoming familiar with the Display screen • Defining Screen Divisions...
  • Page 12: Turning On The Dvr

    TURNING ON THE DVR Once the cables and adapters have been properly connected it is time to turn on the power. To turn on the power follow these steps: Turn on the monitor and any external peripherals (ex. Printers, External Storage Devices, etc.) connected to the DVR. Turn on the Secondary Power Switch located in the rear of the DVR.
  • Page 13: Using The Dvr Utility

    USING THE DVR UTILITY Exporting DVR Settings Exporting DVR settings can help configure multiple DVRs quickly or reconfigure a DVR that has failed. Some things must be kept in mind when using this feature. You cannot use this function on: •...
  • Page 14: Changing Video Format

    Changing Video Format Exit to Windows by clicking the Exit button on the Main Display Screen and selecting Restart in Windows Mode. (See the Display Screen section later in this chapter). Click Start > Programs > Surveillix > VFormat. Select the appropriate video setting from the list in the Video Setting Section – NTSC or PAL. Click Set.
  • Page 15: Camera View

    CAMERA VIEW Camera No. and Name Recording Status Indicator The camera status for each camera is displayed in the upper right corner on the Video Display Area. The following are the different states for each camera: Recording Displayed when the camera is currently being recorded to the DVR. Motion Detection Displayed when a camera (set up for motion detection) detects motion.
  • Page 16: Screen Division Buttons

    SCREEN DIVISION BUTTONS The Screen Division buttons allow you to view cameras in groups such as two by two, three by three and four by four. The button options are shown below. 1st Four Cameras View – Displays cameras 1-4 in the Video Display Area. To return to a different Multi-Camera View, select a different Screen Division option from the Screen Division Menu.
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  • Page 19: Setup Options

    SETUP OPTIONS This chapter includes the following information: • Setup Overview • Camera Setup • Motion • Frame Setup • Schedule • Sensor • Network • Information • Administrative...
  • Page 20: Setup Overview

    SETUP OVERVIEW The Setup options allow you to optimize your DVR by adjusting things like camera names, reboot schedules, recording schedules and more. It is extremely important that you setup your DVR 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 DVR and keep it longer.
  • Page 21: Camera Setup

    CAMERA SETUP Selected Camera Display Enable VMD (Motion Based) Network camera motion detection. (Only available on select network video devices.) Setup a New Camera Attach camera to the rear of the DVR chassis. Click the Setup button on the Main Display Screen. Click the Camera Setup button to open the Camera Setup Display.
  • Page 22: Hvr Registration (Dvr/Evr Upgrade Option)

    Have the following information available before registering the HVR upgrade. HVR Software Serial Number: The product Serial Number is the unique number that Toshiba provided with the software purchase. System ID: The System ID is a number generated by the Surveillix. This is a unique code generated using the MAC address of the computer running the software.
  • Page 23 Once validated, the browser displays the Unlock Code. Print the page and save for later reference.
  • Page 24: Unlocking A New Network Camera

    Enter Setup. Enter Camera Setup. Click the Registration button. Enter the Unlock Code generated by the Toshiba Registration Site into the “new serial number” box. Click Add a serial number. Once the new serial number has been added to the list, click OK.
  • Page 25: Motion Setup

    MOTION SETUP The DVR allows the user to adjust several different Motion Settings and create motion detection regions. Display full screen video pop up on motion event Beep on motion event Display full screen video pop up on sensor event Schedule recording at a regular specified interval Creating a Motion Area Click the Motion button in Setup.
  • Page 26: Removing A Motion Area

    Removing a Motion Area To remove the motion areas, in the Motion Regions area, click Clear. Activating an Alarm on a Motion Event In the Motion Setup window, select a camera to edit from the list. Create a motion area. Select the Alarm Output check box.
  • Page 27: Frame Setup Overview

    FRAME SETUP OVERVIEW The Frame Setup Menu allows configuration of the PPS, resolution, quality, and sensitivity of camera channels. When configuring the PPS sliders the BLUE slider represents the PPS the DVR will record during intensive recording and have available for transmitting to remotely connected systems.
  • Page 28: Frame Setup (X120R, X240, X480 Models)

    Frame Setup (x120R, x240, x480 models) Video Format – NTSC/PAL Reset Default Settings Select Camera Color (used in Frame Status Box) No. of Recording Frames Selected Frame Select Blue Slider: Sets the PPS recorded during intensive recording and available for viewing on a remote client PC. Red Slider: Sets the PPS recorded by the DVR during normal recording.
  • Page 29: Frame Setup (X60, X120 Models)

    Frame Setup (x60, x120 models) Reset Default Settings Frame Select No. of Recording Frames Selected Frame Select Blue Slider: Sets the PPS recorded during intensive recording and available for viewing on a remote client PC. Red Slider: Sets the PPS recorded by the DVR during normal recording. Video Quality Lower quality video has a smaller file size but appears more pixilated.
  • Page 30: Maximum Pps Table

    Maximum PPS Table PPS Breakdown for Each Resolution Resolution 360x240 720x240 * 720x480 ** * Frames recorded in 720x240 are twice the size of the standard 360x240. When recording at 720x240, each frame assigned to the channel will use 2 of the total frames available. ** Frames recorded in 720x480 are four times the size of the standard 360x240.
  • Page 31: Schedule Setup

    SCHEDULE SETUP Recording Schedule The Recording Schedule window allows the user to create different recording schedules based on the day, time, and type of recording desired. In addition, this window contains the System Restart options that allow the user to perform basic system maintenance by automatically scheduling the DVR to restart periodically.
  • Page 32: Sensor Schedule

    Sensor Schedule The sensors will supersede all other types of recording modes (Motion, Continuous, No Recording). Regardless of the recording schedule of a particular camera, if a sensor event occurs the associated cameras will begin recording as a Sensor Event. Sensor Recordings will be flagged and searchable using the Index Search Mode.
  • Page 33: Create A Recording Schedule

    Create a Recording Schedule Select a day to begin creating the schedule for -or- Select the Day Selection Mode button, enabling Multi Day Selection, to create the same schedule for multiple days. Highlight the Time-Blocks within the Recording Schedule window for the camera(s) selected to schedule. Once the desired Time-Blocks are highlighted, click a Recording Mode button.
  • Page 34: Special Day Schedule

    Special Day Schedule The user can create days that have a unique recording schedule. If necessary create these on days that are ‘not typical’ such as Holidays, Special Events, etc. Creating/Editing a ‘Special Day’ Schedule Click the Normal Day Mode button to enable the Special Day Mode. Select a day by typing the date or clicking the arrow to the right of the Date Bar.
  • Page 35: System Restart Setup

    System Restart Setup System Restart Setup allows the user to define a schedule wherein the DVR automatically restarts according to specified parameters. Create System Restart Schedule Open the Schedule Setup Display Click the System Restart button Select the day(s) of the week to schedule an automatic system restart and select the box to enable shut down NOTE: This step alone does not trigger the DVR to restart, only to shut down.
  • Page 36: Alarm Setup

    ALARM SETUP The Alarm window allows you to enable, disable and configure Sensors and Control Outputs. Create & Name Sensor Presets Open On-Screen Keyboard Normally Open (NO) / Normally Closed (NC) Delay Triggering Relay Output Configure Sensor Response Click the Setup button on the Main Display Screen. Click the Alarm Setup button to open the Alarm display.
  • Page 37: Activate Ptz Preset On Sensor

    Activate PTZ Preset on Sensor Create PTZ Preset Position. See instructions in the PTZ Setup Chapter. Click the Setup button on the Main Display Screen. Click the Alarm Setup button to open the Sensor and Output Display. Click the Sensor Preset button. Select the desired camera from the Channel List.
  • Page 38: General Setup

    GENERAL SETUP Enable Intensive Recording Beep on Login Fail Enables the DVR to beep continuously in response to a failed login attempt. Only an authorized login will stop the beeping. Sequence Setting Allows the video out picture to automatically cycle through channels at a set speed. Ex: .Cycle through channels 1-6 at 4 second intervals.
  • Page 39: Intensive Recording Overview

    Intensive Recording Overview The Intensive Recording Option allows you to increase the Pictures Per Second and the resolution of any camera recording using sensor activation. When the intensive recording is activated, the resolution of the remaining cameras is immediately reduced to 360x240 and the Pictures Per Second to a user-specified level.
  • Page 40: Audio

    Audio The Surveillix DVR is capable of recording up to four channels of audio. AUDIO FEATURES: • 8000 Hz playback in Live Mode • Up to 48000 Hz playback in search mode • Mono Sampling DATA SIZE (Per channel) • 1 Second: 1625 bytes •...
  • Page 41: 4 B T V-Out Setup (Analog)

    T V-Out Setup (Analog) 9 4 B The DVR features an optional TV-Out functionality which allows users to output video from any number of cameras, in sequence, to a television or monitor display. Under Setup click General, and then click TV Out Setup. Select the TV Out Port to use Note Each Port must be configured individually, i.e.
  • Page 42: Auto Sequencing Setting

    Auto Sequencing Setting Auto Sequencing is used either in the main screen when Auto Sequencing has been enabled or when a Spot-Monitor Out signal is used to display video on a spot monitor. Auto Sequencing conveniently displays video channels and at specified intervals, sequences through each selected channel.
  • Page 43: Network Setup

    NETWORK SETUP Network Setup allows the user to adjust settings such as Ports, setup emergency PPP information for use with the Emergency Agent and enable Remote Access. Use with Remote Connections Enable RS-232 Keyboards (PTZ) Transport Rate A bandwidth throttle based on percentage of free network. Web Viewer (iDVR) Enables/Disables access to the DVR using the Web Viewer interface.
  • Page 44: Ptz Setup

    PTZ SETUP The PTZ Setup window allows enabling of PTZ cameras, creation of Presets, creation of Tours, and adjustment of camera speed settings. Many options listed here are features only available on selected cameras. Refer to the PTZ chapter in this manual for further information on setting up PTZ cameras and setting PTZ options.
  • Page 45: Administrative Setup

    ADMINISTRATIVE SETUP Select Date Log Data Display Disk Management The Disk Management window is a native Windows function. This window displays the partition scheme and health status of the Hard Disk Drives in the DVR. This window is often used to troubleshoot a DVR, or verify the amount of Hard Drive storage installed. For more information about Disk Management, consult a Windows XP manual.
  • Page 46: User Management

    User Management The User Management Console allows the administrator to create, edit, and delete user accounts. Each user account can be assigned different privileges to limit the 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.
  • Page 47: User Rank

    User Rank The User Ranking structure allows the option to assign a privilege system (1-10 where one has the most rights) to users of the DVR Software. For example: Since only one user is allowed to use the PTZ controls at any one time, an administrator with a higher rank can kick another user out and take control of the PTZ.
  • Page 48: Status Check / Email

    Status Check / Email General Click the Setup button on the Main Display. Click the Administrative button. Click Status Check/Email. Select the Enable Email Alarm check box. Enter a From Name and e-mail Address. NOTE: This name and address will appear in the From line of the email alert message.
  • Page 49: Storage Check

    Storage Check Setup the General and Users tabs first. (see above) Select the Use Storage Check check box. Define the number of minutes. Select an Alert Option, Beep or Popup Message, if desired. Click Apply. Recording Data Check Setup the General and Users tabs first. (see above) Select the Recording Data Check check box.
  • Page 50: Smart Information

    SMART Information The SMART Information tab displays Hard Drive information. SMART Alert Setup the General and Users tabs first. (see above) Select the Enable SMART Alarm. Define the number hours between SMART checks. Select the type of SMART event to trigger an action. Define the maximum HDD temperature.
  • Page 51: Instant Recording

    INSTANT RECORDING The Instant Recording feature allows users to manually initiate recording on a specific camera, overriding the current schedule. When Instant Recording is activated the DVR flags the clip as an event so Instant Recording instances can be found using the Index Search Instant Recording can be used, for example, when a suspicious object or person is detected and the user wants to flag that section of video for easy retrieval at a later date.
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  • Page 53: Search

    SEARCH This chapter includes the following information: • Setup Overview • Daylight Saving Time • Index Search • Preview Search • Graphic Search...
  • Page 54: Search Overview

    SEARCH OVERVIEW The DVR has several options that allow the user to easily search, and find, a particular section of video. From Motion/Sensor indexing to calendar views highlighting days with recorded video; the DVR is equipped to help the user quickly find a specific video or event. The following chapter describes in detail how to use the DVR search features.
  • Page 55: Adjust The Brightness Of An Image

    Adjust the Brightness of an Image Select an image to adjust by double-clicking on the desired image. Multiple images cannot be adjusted at one time. Move the Brightness slide bar to the right or left to adjust the brightness. Reset the Brightness by moving the slider back to the center of the bar. Zooming In on an Image Select an image to adjust by double-clicking on the desired image.
  • Page 56: Daylight Saving Time

    DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME The DVR automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time changes. When the hour “jumps forward” no video is lost because an hour is skipped. However when the hour “falls back” there is a duplicated hour that under normal circumstances would be recorded over. The Surveillix DVR actually records both hours and allows the user to select which hour to play if the need arises.
  • Page 57: Single Clip Backup

    SINGLE CLIP BACKUP Along with the Save option, a single camera backup option is also included with the Surveillix software. The single Camera or Clip Backup allows the user to backup a single camera without having to backup multiple cameras at a given time. The Clip Backup option gives the users the ability to choose a backup time frame, choose a specific camera, add memos, and even make a copy of the Backup Viewer if needed.
  • Page 58: Performing A Basic Search

    PERFORMING A BASIC SEARCH There are several different types of searches that can be performed on the DVR. The most basic involves selecting the date, the time, the camera, and clicking play. Click the Calendar button to select a date. Select a time by adjusting the hour and minute slide bars.
  • Page 59: Preview Search

    PREVIEW SEARCH Preview Search can be used in a number of circumstances to quickly find an exact moment where an event, such as a theft, occurred. The Preview Search gives a 24 Hour visual overview of a single camera by separating a 24 hour period (1 day) into 24 images, one image for each hour of the day.
  • Page 60: Performing A Preview Search

    Performing a Preview Search Select a single camera by either turning off all cameras but one or double-clicking a displayed image. Select the Preview Search button. 24 images display. If there is no recorded video during a portion of the day, “No Image” will be displayed where the image should be.
  • Page 61: Object Search

    OBJECT SEARCH Object Search is a powerful search utility used to search a region on the video for any motion changes. Results are neatly displayed and can be viewed quickly. Performing an Object Search Perform a Basic Search to determine the start time of the object search. Select a single camera, either by turning off all cameras but one or by double-clicking a displayed image.
  • Page 62: Search In Live

    SEARCH IN LIVE The Search in Live feature allows users to review events immediately while monitoring live video. Pause, rewind, and resume live video within seconds of an alarm event or suspicious activity. Move the mouse cursor over the desired live video display on the Live Display Screen. Press the Scroll button on the mouse.
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  • Page 65: Pan / Tilt / Zoom

    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...
  • Page 66: Pan / Tilt / Zoom Overview

    PAN / TILT / ZOOM OVERVIEW The PTZ controls within the DVR 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.
  • Page 67: Advanced Ptz Setup

    ADVANCED PTZ SETUP Adjust Speed Settings Connection Settings NOTE: Preset and Tour options may vary depending on the camera Creating and Viewing Preset Positions A Preset Position is a user-defined location where the camera can be pointed, zoomed in, and focused. Preset positions can be defined and labeled if the camera supports this.
  • Page 68: Ptz Address Settings

    PTZ Address Settings Some protocols support software address settings. The RX Addresses and ID settings are compatible with a particular line of receivers that support 2 ID addresses The PT Driver Address is associated with the PTZ ID address set on the camera.
  • Page 69: Controlling A Ptz Camera

    CONTROLLING A PTZ CAMERA The Surveillix DVRs provide control for a PAN/TILT camera in two different ways. • The first method is to use the Graphical PTZ Controller that appears when the PTZ button is clicked on the main screen. •...
  • Page 70: Understanding Tours

    UNDERSTANDING TOURS Travel Speed The speed between one Preset position to the next Dwell Time The length of time (in seconds) that a PTZ Tour displays a Preset Position. Setting: Start Pos / End Pos Define a Mimic Tour. The Start Position button begins the ‘recording’ process. The Stop Position button ends it.
  • Page 71: Ptz Tour Schedule

    PTZ Tour Schedule Cameras Create PTZ Tour Schedule Click the Setup button on the Main Screen. Click the PTZ Setup button. Click the Tour Schedule button to open the PTZ Tour Schedule window. In Single Select Mode select one day of the week to create a schedule for or toggle to Multi Select Mode to select multiple days with the same schedule.
  • Page 72: Supported Protocols

    SAMSUNG (SPD-3300P) SANTACHI SENSORMATIC SPEEDDOME-AD DELTADOME SONY BRC-300 SPD-2500P SUNGJIN (SJ2819RX) SUNGJIN (SJ3000RX) T TIAT TRX-100 T TIAT TTR-100 TAMRON TELEEYE DOME TOSHIBA (P PROTOCOL 4800BPS) ULTRAK (KD6) VCL- LEGACY VICON VICON SURVEYOR 2000 VIDEOALARM VIDEOTREC VISION TECH WONWOO WSD-7425D...
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  • Page 75: Backing Up Video Data

    BACKING UP VIDEO DATA This chapter includes the following information: • Overview • Saving Video to a DVD-R • Saving Video from a Single Camera • Scheduling Regular Video Backup...
  • Page 76: Backup Overview

    BACKUP OVERVIEW The DVR can easily backup important video data to an internal or external media location. The most commonly used forms of this are CD-R/RWs, External USB or FireWire Hard Drives, and Network Drives. Every DVR comes standard equipped with a DVD±RW drive, USB port, and Network Adapter.
  • Page 77: General Backup Screen

    General Backup Screen The General Backup window is used for performing bulk backup of video recorded by all cameras for a selected period or periods to a specified storage location. Calendar Display all Hard Drives Hour / Minutes Recording data displays in hourly (24 horizontal columns) and 10 minute (6 vertical cells) segments. Green cells indicate time with recorded video.
  • Page 78: Clip Backup Screen

    Clip Backup Screen The Clip Screen is used for backing up video recorded by individual cameras for a selected period of time to a specified storage location Performing a Clip Backup Click the Backup button on the Main Display Screen. Click the Clip Backup Tab at the top of the Backup Center Screen.
  • Page 79: Scheduled Backup Screen

    Scheduled Backup Screen The Scheduled Screen is used for backing up video recorded by all cameras at a regular interval. Performing a Scheduled Backup Click the Backup button on the Main Display Screen. Click the Schedule Tab at the top of the Backup Center Screen. Set the Backup Time to perform the backup.
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  • Page 81: Lan / Isdn / Pstn Connections

    LAN / ISDN / PSTN CONNECTIONS This chapter includes the following information: • Overview • Configuring TCP/IP Settings • Connecting to a LAN...
  • Page 82: Lan Overview

    LAN OVERVIEW The DVR can easily be connected to a Local Area Network (LAN) and uses Microsoft’s® powerful and secure Windows® XP Embedded 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.
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  • Page 85: Event Sentry

    EVENT SENTRY This chapter includes the following information: • Overview • Setup Event Sentry...
  • Page 86: Overview

    OVERVIEW Event Sentry is designed to allow the user to monitor drive status in DVRs utilizing an internal RAID 5 array. This utility allows users to be notified via email in the event of a drive failure. SETUP EVENT SENTRY Double-click the Event Sentry Management icon on the desktop to launch the software.
  • Page 87 Repeat the steps above to add two more filters: IAANTmon:4 and IAANTmon:3 NOTE: The properties for each filter will remain the same except the Event ID box, which corresponds to the filter name. 10. After all three filters are added save the settings. File > Save 11.
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  • Page 89: Web Viewer

    WEB VIEWER This chapter includes the following information: • Overview • Configuring the Web Viewer...
  • Page 90: Web Viewer Overview

    WEB VIEWER OVERVIEW The DVR allows you to access video using Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 7. Highlights: View Live Video from most computers Username and Password protected Easy to use graphical interface Basics: 75 users can access the Web DVR simultaneously. The Web Viewer is an easy, secure way to view live video from virtually any computer with an internet connection using Microsoft Internet Explorer.
  • Page 91: Configuring The Server For Remote Connection

    Configuring the Server for Remote Connection Enter Setup on the DVR. Click the Network Setup button. Clear the Disable Remote Control option. You should now be allowed to adjust port settings if necessary. NOTE: If you are using a Firewall, it may be necessary to adjust the port settings on both the DVR and the Firewall. Contact the Network Administrator for more information.
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  • Page 93: Included Software Setup

    INCLUDED SOFTWARE SETUP This chapter includes the following information: • Emergency Agent Overview • Remote Software Overview • Digital Verifier • Backup Viewer • SCS Multi Site Software Overview...
  • Page 94: Emergency Agent Overview

    EMERGENCY AGENT OVERVIEW The Emergency Agent software is a utility that streams video across a Local Area Network to a Client PC when an alarm is detected on the DVR. The video that streams across can be stopped, played forwards and backwards, in slow motion or real speed. The utility is loaded at startup and placed in the taskbar.
  • Page 95: Emergency Agent Window

    Emergency Agent Window Video Display DVR List Event Level Event Type Setup Window Network Port Indicates the port which the Emergency Agent uses to listen for incoming events. This number should be changed to the same number as is set in the Emergency Port in Network Settings on the DVR.
  • Page 96: Add Items To Alarm Confirm List

    Add Items to Alarm Confirm List From the Option menu, click Setup. Type the desired text in the box below the Alarm Confirmation List. NOTE: The items in the Alarm Confirmation List will be available on a list under Status Setting in main Emergency Agent screen. Click Add.
  • Page 97: Search Alarm Window

    Search Alarm Window Video Display Play Controls Alarm Event Information Export Quality It may be necessary to reduce the overall size of an .AVI file; for example, to email to someone. .AVI file sizes can be reduced by reducing the image quality. However, reducing the image quality causes the .AVI video to appear more pixilated.
  • Page 98: Remote Software Overview

    REMOTE SOFTWARE OVERVIEW The DVR 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 Surveillix Remote software allows you to view live video, search through archived video, export images and video clips and have virtually full Setup control.
  • Page 99: Remote Client Minimum Requirements

    Remote Client Minimum Requirements Intel® Pentium® IV 1.4 Ghz or equivalent 512MB System Memory DirectX 9 or higher 32 MB Video Card Internet or LAN Connection (56K, DSL, Cable Modem, T1, ISDN, etc.) TCP/IP installed Microsoft® Windows® 2000 or XP Operating System 1024 x 768 display resolution 16 Bit color depth or better Remote Client Recommended Requirements...
  • Page 100: Create A New Remote Connection

    Create a New Remote Connection DVR Site List Selected Site Information Select Start > Programs > Surveillix > Remote > Surveillix Remote Center. The Surveillix Remote Software opens and the Local Connection window opens. Click New to open the Site Info window. Select the Site Type and enter a Site Name.
  • Page 101: Configuring The Dvr

    Configuring the DVR In order to access the DVR remotely, the DVR Server must be setup to allow remote connections. Time Out Value Specifies a value (in seconds) to wait for a signal from the Surveillix Remote Client. If a signal is not received by that time, the connection is dropped.
  • Page 102: Digital Verifier Overview

    DIGITAL VERIFIER OVERVIEW .JPG images and .AVI video files that are exported from the Digital Video Recorder are automatically embedded with a digital signature. Digital Signatures are a way to verify the authenticity of the images to ensure that they have not been tampered with or edited in any way.
  • Page 103: Backup Viewer Overview

    BACKUP VIEWER OVERVIEW The Backup Viewer allows you to play back the exported video in its proprietary format. Video saved in this format is extremely difficult to tamper with and therefore is the ideal solution when law enforcement and the legal department are involved. This video cannot be read by any other viewer.
  • Page 104: Loading Video From Dvd Or Hard Drive

    Loading Video from DVD or Hard Drive Open the Backup Viewer program: Start > Programs > Surveillix > Backup Viewer > Backup Viewer. Click the Open button. The Total Backup Search window will open. For Clip backup files, expand Clip and select the desired drive.
  • Page 105: Scs Overview

    SCS OVERVIEW SCS software is Network DVR Management Software; a powerful utility that allows 100 or more DVR units to be controlled using one computer. This software allows you to view live video, search saved video, edit and configure setup on each DVR, and import maps of buildings and other locations.

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