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Operation English Audio and Video Recorder DLS 4 DLS 8 / 8 PLUS DLS 16 / 16 PLUS DK 200.116.000 GB/ Rev. 3.0.1 / 090318...
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DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS This document Validity This document applies to the audio and video recorder DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS. It has been produced on the basis of version 6.3.0 (software).
DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS Convention This document contains various warning words and symbols that indicate potential sources of danger. Various symbols and formats are used to maintain the clarity of the document.
DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS For your safety Only use this unit if it is technically in proper working order, to the intended purpose and while keeping safety and potential dangers in mind.
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DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS Protection against condensation water If the unit is brought from a cold to a warm environment, condensa- tion water can form inside the unit. Short-circuits may then lead to damage to the system.
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DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS Measures to be taken in the event of damage and burnt smell If you notice burnt smell or formation of smoke from a unit, immedi- ately disconnect it from the power supply (pull out the power plug).
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DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS Description Intended use The DLS is a stand-alone audio and video recorder up to 16 ana- logue cameras. Performance features The DLS is configured with a graphical user interface.
DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS Certifications The following certifications were in effect for the DLS at the time this document was produced: Dallmeier electronic...
DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS Display indications and ports on the front side Fig. 4-1: Front view DLS 9 10 11 12 1 Filter pad (behnd the panel) 2 Display 3 Serial number...
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DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS Sequencer/Live mode Initially, the recorder is in the Sequencer/Live mode after switch-on and boot up. Depending on the splitter configuration (see Installa- tion and Configuration), live images of the connected cameras will be displayed in a certain split window.
DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS Fig. 5-2: Task bar for selecting the split type Ø Left-click on a button to display the corresponding split type. Changing the split type (FBAS Monitor)
DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS Fig. 5-3: Context menu for selecting the FBAS monitor Ø Click on the relevant menu entry to display the split type on the FBAS monitor. Context menu functions of the single split Fig.
DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS Expand Click on Expand to display the current split window as single split. The context menu of the single split is available. NOTE The Expand and Back functions can also be trig- gered by double-clicking in the respective split.
DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS Back The context menu only contains the entry Back if a single split has been activated by clicking on Expand in a multi split type. Click on Back to return to the multi split type.
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DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS Track modes Standard and manual Recoding duration (age of the first image in the shortest track) Occupancy of the shortest track (pro- gress bar) Fig. 5-8 Fig.
DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS Fig. 5-11 Recoding duration (age of the first image in the track) Occupancy of every track relating to the entire video memory Occupancy of the entire video memory...
DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS 5.6.2 Login User Ø Left-click into a split. The Login dialog will be displayed. Fig. 5-13 Login User Ø Enter the User Name. Ø Enter the Password.
DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS Playback/Live Mode After you have logged in successfully, the recorder is in the Play- back/Live mode. The graphical user interface will be displayed. De- pending on the splitter configuration (see Installation and Confi- guration), live images of the connected cameras will be displayed in a certain split type.
DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS Split types 6.2.1 Changing the split types Ø Click on one of the buttons for selecting the split type to activate another split. Fig. 6-2: Selecting a split type The currently displayed split type is marked in blue.
DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS Fig. 6-4: Camera buttons Ø Click on a camera button to display the image of the correspon- ding camera. The button of the camera currently displayed is marked in red.
DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS If there is no split window marked the top left split window will auto- matically be used for toggling between the cameras. 6.3.3 Presets The current camera - split window assignment can be saved as preset for multi split types.
DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS If you select Default in the context menu, the split type will be dis- played with the cameras assigned to by default. This basic assign- ment is done when configuring the splitter (see Installation and Configuration).
DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS Position name Ø Right-click on the button of a PTZ preset. The context menu of the button will be displayed. Fig. 6-11: Context menu PTZ preset change name Ø...
DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS NOTE There must be no video distributor or signal ampli- fier between the UTC camera and the recorder. Ø Click on the corresponding camera button in the Playback/Live mode.
DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS The functions 6 - 8 allow to change the internal configuration of a Dallmeier electronic UTC camera. Normally, it is not necessary to change this configuration. This functionality is described in the documentation Installation and Configuration.
DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS Position name Ø Right-click on the button of a PTZ preset. The context menu of the button will be displayed. Ø Select Change name. The virtual keyboard will be displayed.
DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS Ø Set Brightness, Contrast and Saturation. Ø Control the images displayed in the splits. Ø If necessary click Default to reset the settings. Ø Finally close the panel with a click on the VGA button.
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DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS Playback mode The recorder changes from Playback/Live mode to Playback mode when selecting a track. The full functionality for track playback and analysis is available. Unnecessary functions are disabled (e.g. but- tons for selecting a split type or dialog).
DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS Reference track Single images of the cameras are stored in the reference track. These images can be used to compare current camera settings and positions with the original conditions. Reference tracks are therefore not used for recording or playback.
DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS Fig. 7-2: Select track panel Ø Right-click on the Select track button. The Select track panel will be displayed. Ø Select the tab with the relevant track type.
DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS Camera buttons Clicking on the camera buttons also allows to toggle between the various tracks of a track type. Fig. 7-4: Camera buttons for toggling between tracks...
DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS NOTE The larger a track the bigger the effect on the time- ly position when moving the slider. The navigation may possibly become a little imprecise.
DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS Ø Position the mouse pointer in the split window. The mouse pointer will be displayed as magnifying glass. Ø Left-click on the relevant image section. The image will be enlarged. The current position of the mouse poin- ter will be selected (as far as possible) as center of the enlarge- ment.
DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS Printing an image Fig. 7-10: Print image button Ø Click the Print image button to print the currently displayed image. This function is also provided when using the magnifying glass.
DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS Search functions You can search for specific pictures and events via various func- tions. Ø Click the Search functions button for this. Fig. 8-1 5 tabs, corresponding to the search functions, are available for se-...
DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS Fig. 8-2 Ø Clicking the Date field opens a calendar in which you can select the date directly. Fig. 8-3 Ø You select the time by clicking the arrow buttons next to the hours, minutes and seconds.
DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS You can scroll forward or back by the respective time intervals with the arrow buttons. The playback functions Single picture forward and Single picture back are active for this search function and can be used for a more precise search.
DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS Fig. 8-6 „ You will now find seven events before and after the Current Po- sition“. The Current Position is the starting picture determined by the quick search or simple search before the search function is called up.
DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS Fig. 8-7 Setting the date Ø Click the field for the date (A) and select the desired date in the calendar. Setting the time Ø Click the arrow buttons to set the hour, minute and second.
DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS NOTE If SF is not activated for any camera, the Smart- Finder tab is empty. The following steps are therefore necessary in order to use the SmartFinder search function: 1.
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DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS Changing the size If you position the cursor at the edge of a marking, you can change its size. Deleting the marking In order to delete a marking, just click with the right mouse but- ton.
DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS 8.5.2 Advanced search options The search function is always carried out in accordance with the course described (A to D). However, the search result can be influ- enced by means of the settings in the Advanced Search Options dialog.
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DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS Fig. 8-12: Rectangle not activated Fig. 8-11: Rectangle activated q Intersection If you have activated Intersection in the draw mode, only those rectangles are displayed that are linked correspondingly with the marking drawn by you, depending on the search method (see Search mode).
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DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS If Balance Point Search is activated, a hit is always listed when this geometric balance point lies within the marking drawn by you. Fig. 8-15: Balance point within the Fig.
DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS If you cannot define the search range (marking) exactly at first, you should first activate the intersection search mode. After a rough analysis you can set your marking again and specify a narrower selection with the balance point search.
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DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS Export and Import Export The recordings can be saved (exported) on an external medium as single image or sequence. IMPORTANT The recorder asupports CD / CD RW / DVD + R / DVD + RW blanks only.
DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS 9.1.1.1 Selection Proceed as follows in order to select the relevant single images or sequences: Ø Switch to playback mode (see chapter Track selection). Fig. 9-1 Ø...
DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS Ø Click the export button (B) and then Export… finally. The Export list will be displayed. NOTE The export list may be opened, closed and exten- ded with a new selection anytime.
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DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS Delete sequence or image All single images and sequences can be deleted from the export list separately. Ø Select the relevant export list element with a left mouse click.
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DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS t3 t2 t4 t5 Track X Export sequence 1 Export sequence 2 Figure 1 Export sequence 3 Total sequence Fig. 9-4 Ø Activate the Export as sequence checkbox.
DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS 9.1.1.3 Export medium and start Fig. 9-5 Ø First select the export medium as Device. If the export medium already contains files they will be displayed in a list (A).
DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS Fig. 9-6 Ø Activate the checkboxes (A) in order to display the export details. Ø Finally complete the export with a click Close (B). 9.1.2 Simple export The recorder can be switched to a simplified export mode.
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DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS Fig. 9-7: Search image Ø Select the relevant track with a click on the appropriate camera button. Ø Search the first image of the relevant sequence (A) (see chap- ter Playback control).
DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS Ø Confirm with Next (A). Finally the Export dialog will be displayed. Fig. 9-9: Export dialog Ø Activate the checkboxes (B) in order to display the export de- tails.
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DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS NOTE Modified images and sequences can not be evalu- ated with a recorder anymore. They do no longer meet the Kalagate certificate’s requirements. Ø Connect the medium with the recorder (USB stick, CD-ROM, etc.).
DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS 10 Erasing tracks Images that have already been recorded can be erased at any time. However, distinctions must be made between long play, se- cure and saved tracks.
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DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS Ø Open the Select track panel to erase a saved track. Ø Click on the Saved Tracks tab. Fig. 10-2: Select track panel/Saved Tracks tab Ø Left-click the relevant track.
DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS 11 Reference image memory The reference image memory is used for comparing image quality and camera angle with revisions. It can then be determined whe- ther the lens was adjusted or the physical position of the camera changed.
DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS Ø Click on New. The virtual keyboard will be displayed. Ø Enter a name for the reference image set. The reference image set will be created and displayed with date and time in the Memory Selection field.
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DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS Fig.11-4: Reference Image Memory Ø Select an image set in the Memory Selection field. Ø Click on View. The images of the reference image set are displayed in the Pre- view field.
DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS 11.3 Deleting the reference image set As the storage capacity of the reference image memory is limited, the oldest reference image sets should be deleted. Ø Select an image set in the Memory Selection field.
DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS 12 System messages The protocols summarized as system messages cover user ac- tions, results of the system integrity tests (e. g. camera failure) and messages from the internal system surveillance (e. g. hard disk or fan failure).
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DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS Hide warning dialog The warning dialog can be hidden in the Live and Playback mode by any user. The warning dialog will be hidden for 30 seconds with a click on Suppress temporarily.
DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS 12.2 Analyzing system messages Ø Open the System Messages dialog via Setup > System > System messages. Fig. 12-2: System Messages dialog Time localization Check the Start time and Stop time checkboxes to define the pe- riod in which system messages are to be displayed.
DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS Actions System messages relating to actions carried out by the user will be displayed (e.g. changing a setting, track playback). Click on Apply after selecting the message categories to start dis- playing the message list.
DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS Click on a filter button in the bottom left corner to activate the corre- sponding filter. The buttons’ tooltips always show the filter’s effect on the list.
DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS IMPORTANT If an exported archive file is already located on the USB stick, it is overwritten by the new archive file. Fig. 12-6 Ø Select an USB stick you are using (field A).
DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS The number of saved system messages and therefore the maxi- mum size of the list can be defined using the Line Count dialog. Ø Open the Line Count dialog with a click on the Line Count…...
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DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS 13 Info dialog The information dialog displays many details related to the recor- der, software, components and to the device status. Ø Open the Info dialog via Setup > System > Info.
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DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS Fig. 13-2 The Extensions dialog is solely an information dialog on the outfit- ting of the system, and no extensions can be made here. Functions which are not activated with a check are either not inte- grated in your system or are not enabled.
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DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS Network connection Fig. 13-4: Network connections tab Active network connections are listed on the Network connec- tions tab. Here, you can determine which user (IP address/Host name) is accessing the system at the time of the inquiry.
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DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS Housekeeping Fig. 13-6: Housekeeping tab The Housekeeping tab gives a review on detected temperatures and fan speed. Additionally the status of the cover and sabotage contact is displayed.
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DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS HDD Status Fig. 13-8: HDD Status tab The HDD status tab provides an overview of the HDDs connected to the recorder. Defective HDDs are displayed in red.
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DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS Encoder boards Fig. 13-10: Encoder boards tab This tab provides information on the encoder boards used in the recorder. Dallmeier electronic...
DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS 14 Browser The recorder allows the evaluation every camera’s live images via network. Single images (MJPEG, max. 1 image / second) can be displayed in an arbitrary browser. Microsoft*) Internet Explorer*) (version 7.0 or higher) and the Dallmeier control for ActiveX*) are...
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DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS Ø Enter the user data as described in the Login chapter. Ø Confirm with OK. Ø Select ActiveX or MJPEG displaying (A). NOTE The Viewer ActiveX is available for Microsoft In- ternet Explorer in connection with the Dallmeier control for ActiveX only.
DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS 15 Switching unit off IMPORTANT Data can be permanently lost if the device is swit- ched off without being shut down. Ensure that the DLS 4 / 8 / 16 is properly shut down.
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DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS 16 Maintaining the unit Changing the filter mat and possibly occasional cleaning of the housing are the only maintenance work that you have to carry out at your system.
DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS 16.2 Cleaning the unit If the housing of your system is soiled, use a dry cleaning cloth to clean it. IMPORTANT Do not use cleansing agents or detergents.
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DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS Declaration of Conformity This declaration is valid for following product: Equipment: Audio and Video recorder Model name: DLS 4 / DLS 8 / 8 PLUS / DLS 16 / 16 PLUS...
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