Page 1 DSS-1000 User Manual For V1.02.09 Firmware Ver. 2014/10/03...
Page 2 DSS-1000 User Manual Legal Notice Disclaimer  The information contained in this document is intended for general information purposes. The manufacturer shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages arising from the furnishing, performance, or use of this manual. ...
Page 3 DSS-1000 User Manual Regulatory Compliance Information Federal Communications Commission Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Page 4 DSS-1000 User Manual About This Manual Target Audience This manual is intended for System Administrators who are responsible for installing and setting up video surveillance system as well as End Users who will be operating DSS on a daily basis. System Administrators are expected to know the fundamentals of IP surveillance system integration and to own the administrative privileges to install and configure all the devices.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
ECD-1000 User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1: Hardware Overview .......... 10 1.1 Introduction ..............11 Package Contents ..................11 Device Overview ..................12 System Requirements .................13 Supported Video Format ................13 Decoding Limitation ...................13 1.2 Connecting Devices ............15 Connection Architecture ................15 Preparing the Power Adaptor ..............16 Connecting to Local Display ..............17 Local Display via HDMI Connection ..........
Page 6 DSS-1000 User Manual 2.2 The Live View Screen ..........27 The Menu Panel ..................28 Changing the Layout ..................29 Viewing Channels in Full Screen ...............30 Viewing Channels by Patrol ...............31 Repositioning Channels ................31 2.3 The Login Screen ............33 Using the On-Screen Keyboard ..............34 2.4 Using the PTZ Control Panel ........
Page 7 DSS-1000 User Manual The Camera Setup Page ................52 Adding Cameras ..................53 Searching Cameras to Add ............53 Adding Cameras Manually ............55 Adding ONVIF-Compliant Cameras Manually ......57 Adding Cameras Manually via RTSP ........58 Modifying Camera Settings ...............61 Reconnecting Cameras ................64 Deleting Cameras ..................64 2.9 Managing Network Loss Event ........
Page 8 DSS-1000 User Manual 3.3 The Setup Screen ............91 3.4 Configuring the System Settings ........ 92 System Information ..................92 Date and Time .....................93 Automatically Set the Date and Time ......... 93 Manually Change the Date and Time ........93 Sync Date and Time with NTP Server ........94 Module ......................95 Language ......................95 Local Display ....................96...
Page 9 DSS-1000 User Manual Deleting Beep Trigger ................122 Copying Event Schedule Settings ............123 3.9 System Maintenance ..........124 Upgrading the Firmware ................124 Saving Backup Settings ................125 Restoring Backed Up Settings ..............126 Troubleshooting ..................127 3.10 Managing the System Log .......... 128 3.11 Rebooting the Device ..........128 Chapter 4: Installation and Maintenance .....
Page 10: Chapter 1: Hardware Overview
DSS-1000 User Manual Chapter 1: Hardware Overview This chapter contains the following topics:  Introduction: Describes the package contents, device overview, and the connection architecture.  Connecting Devices: Describes how to connect DSS-1000 to other devices and how to use the bundled accessories. ...
Page 11: Introduction
DSS-1000 User Manual 1.1 Introduction Package Contents DSS-1000 Screw Packs x 2 Cable Straps Mounting Bracket Power Adaptor Terminal Block Quick Installation Guide...
Page 12: Device Overview
DSS-1000 User Manual Device Overview Item Description Power LED Lights RED when the power is on.  Lights GREEN after the boot up process is complete to System Ready LED / Factory Default LED indicate DSS-1000 is ready.  When doing a factory reset, this LED lights GREEN briefly to indicate factory default setting restoration has started.
Page 13: System Requirements
DSS-1000 User Manual Item Description HDMI Port Connects to an HDMI monitor (1080p) using an HDMI cable. Composite Port Connects to a composite monitor using a video cable with BNC connector. System Requirements For remote computer access, the following system requirements must be met to ensure compatibility with DSS-1000: PC Spec Minimum Requirement...
Page 14 DSS-1000 User Manual to display all the 9 channels. Other frames are automatically dropped in the process. Video Stream 4-Channel 9-Channel 12-Channel 16-Channel Resolution Mode Mode Mode Mode 4 channels 9 channels 12 channels 16 channels @ 30 fps @ 30 fps @ 30 fps @ 30 fps (640 x 480)
Page 15: Connecting Devices
DSS-1000 User Manual 1.2 Connecting Devices Connection Architecture The diagram below illustrates a sample connection within a local area network. Local Area Network Connection Architecture 1. Connect the power adaptor to DSS-1000 and power outlet (see Preparing the Power Adaptor on page 16).
Page 16: Preparing The Power Adaptor
DSS-1000 User Manual Preparing the Power Adaptor In case of using a non-PoE Ethernet switch, use the bundled power adaptor to directly connect DSS-1000 to a power outlet. The power adaptor must be connected to the supplied terminal block before use. To do this, follow the procedures below: 1.
Page 17: Connecting To Local Display
DSS-1000 User Manual 4. Tighten the screws of the 12V pin and the GND pins to secure the wire connection. Connecting to Local Display DSS-1000 supports up to two display outputs via HDMI and Composite connection at one time. These display outputs can be referred to as the local display or the local client. Local Display via HDMI Connection Connect an HDMI monitor (1080p) to the HDMI port of DSS-1000 using an HDMI cable (not included in the package).
Page 18: Connecting The Cameras
DSS-1000 User Manual Connecting the Cameras DSS-1000 can decode up to 16 IP cameras or video encoders and display the videos through an HDMI (1080p) or composite monitor or display remotely via PC or a mobile client. To connect a camera, do the following: 1.
Page 19: Accessing Dss-1000
DSS-1000 User Manual 1.3 Accessing DSS-1000 DSS-1000 can be accessed and managed in two ways: via Local access or Remote access. Local Access A monitor that is directly connected to DSS-1000 via the HDMI or Composite port is considered Local Access by a Local Client. Users can view the videos from the camera and manage network configurations right through the monitor.
Page 20: Device Maintenance
DSS-1000 User Manual 1.4 Device Maintenance This section describes how to reset the device and switch between NTSC and PAL system. Resetting the Device In case there is a need to reset the device to its default factory settings, perform the following: 1.
Page 21: Chapter 2: Local Management
ECD-1000 User Manual Chapter 2: Local Management This chapter describes DSS-1000 operation and management on the Local Client side. It contains the following topics:  Accessing for the First Time: Describes the setup procedures involve when accessing DSS-1000 for the first time. This includes changing DSS-1000 IP address and adding the cameras.
Page 22: Accessing For The First Time
DSS-1000 User Manual 2.1 Accessing for the First Time Once all devices are connected, turn on the monitor to see the Live View screen. Network Connection Status: Network Disconnected Cable is unplugged Connected DSS-1000 comes with a default static IP address of 192.168.0.200. If your network has a DHCP server, DSS-1000 will automatically switch the connection type to DHCP and be assigned an IP address.
Page 23: Quick Setup
DSS-1000 User Manual Quick Setup Step 1: Login 1. Click to access the Setup screen. 2. When prompted to login, enter the default Account and Password using the on-screen keyboard. Default Account: admin Password: 123456 NOTE: For more information on using the on-screen keyboard, see Using the On-Screen Keyboard on page 34.
Page 24: Step 3: Add Cameras
DSS-1000 User Manual 4. Click Save. 5. When LAN shows “Activated”, the IP address configuration is complete. Step 3: Add Cameras 1. On the Setup screen, click Camera > Search Cameras. NOTE: To add cameras by IP address or connect to camera via RTSP protocol, see Adding Cameras on page 53.
Page 25 DSS-1000 User Manual 2. The Search Cameras screen appears with the list of cameras on the same network. By default, the camera manufacturer, user account name and password for access are already filed with default values. Modify these values as needed. NOTE: DSS-1000 supports third-party cameras.
Page 26 DSS-1000 User Manual 5. Click to close the Setup screen. The Live View screen appears with the added cameras. By default, information such as the camera name, IP address, etc. are displayed on the local display. For security purposes, these information may be hidden, see Local Display on page 47 for more information.
Page 27: The Live View Screen
DSS-1000 User Manual 2.2 The Live View Screen Different types of information are displayed on the Live View screen. Live view display area Item Description Channel Number and Displays the channel number and camera name. Name Channel IP Address Displays the IP address of the camera. Warning Message Displays the warning message: ...
Page 28: The Menu Panel
DSS-1000 User Manual The Menu Panel Move the mouse cursor towards the bottom of the screen to display the Menu Panel. From the Menu Panel, users can modify the channel layout, start viewing channels on patrol, stretch image, reposition the channels, and access the Setup screen. Item Description Layout Icons...
Page 29: Changing The Layout
DSS-1000 User Manual Changing the Layout By default, the local Live View is displayed with a 9-channel layout. The layout can be changed into a 1-channel, 2-channel, 1+7-channel display, etc. Available layout varies depending on current channel mode (see Module on page 44).
Page 30: Viewing Channels In Full Screen
DSS-1000 User Manual Layout 2+4 Layout 2+8 Click to display 8 Click to display 10 channels at a time on a 2+4 channels at a time on a 2+8 layout. layout. To view succeeding channels, click the layout icon again. For example, if viewing on a 2-channel layout, and you want to view the next 2 channels, click Viewing Channels in Full Screen Double-click a channel to view the channel in full screen.
Page 31: Viewing Channels By Patrol
DSS-1000 User Manual Viewing Channels by Patrol Instead of viewing all channels at the same time, users may want to view one channel in full screen and scroll through all the channels at a time. To do this, follow the procedures below: 1.
Page 32 DSS-1000 User Manual Repositioned Channels To reset the default channel position, click...
Page 33: The Login Screen
DSS-1000 User Manual 2.3 The Login Screen The Login screen appears before users can access the PTZ Control Panel and the Setup Page. When prompted to login, enter the default Account and Password using the on-screen keyboard. For security purposes, it is recommended to modify the account name and password through a remote client computer.
Page 34: Using The On-Screen Keyboard
DSS-1000 User Manual Using the On-Screen Keyboard The on-screen keyboard allows users to enter text without using a physical computer keyboard. The on-screen keyboard appears when users click on fields that require character or numeric input, such as account name, password, etc. Using the mouse, click the keys on the on-screen keyboard to enter characters or numbers.
Page 35: Using The Ptz Control Panel
DSS-1000 User Manual 2.4 Using the PTZ Control Panel You can pan, tilt and zoom PTZ cameras locally using the PTZ Control Panel, as well as create preset points and start tour. To display the PTZ Control Panel, move the mouse over the bottom of the screen to display the Menu Panel, then click .
Page 36 DSS-1000 User Manual Item Description Tilt Speed Drag the slider to adjust the tilt speed; 1 (slowest) to 5 (fastest). Zoom Speed Drag the slider to adjust the zoom speed; 1 (slowest) to 5 (fastest). Zoom Control Click the icons to zoom in or zoom out the camera view. Focus Mode Click the icon to toggle between modes: ...
Page 37: Setting Preset Points
DSS-1000 User Manual Setting Preset Points A preset point is a user-defined area where the camera zooms in. Up to 32 preset points can be configured on DSS-1000. When preset points are created on DSS-1000, they are automatically synced on the camera side, and vice versa. On the Live View screen, move the mouse over the bottom of the screen to display the Menu Panel, then click .
Page 38 DSS-1000 User Manual How to Create / Modify Preset Points 1. On the Live View screen, move the mouse over the bottom of the screen to display the Menu Panel, then click . You must login as an administrator to have PTZ control access (see 2.3 The Login Screen on page 33 for details).
Page 39: Setting Tours
DSS-1000 User Manual Setting Tours Several preset points can be grouped into a “Tour” which directs the camera to cycle through the series of preset points at specific interval time. Up to 32 tours can be set on DSS-1000. The tour configuration is saved only on DSS-1000, not on the camera side. On the Live View screen, move the mouse over the bottom of the screen to display the Menu Panel, then click .
Page 40 DSS-1000 User Manual How to Create / Modify Tours To create tours, make sure one or more preset points have already been created. The tour configuration on DSS-1000 is not synced with the tour configuration on the camera side. 1. On the Live View screen, move the mouse over the bottom of the screen to display the Menu Panel, then click .
Page 41 DSS-1000 User Manual 6. Repeat steps 4 to 5 to add more preset points to the tour. TIP: Use the arrow keys to change the order sequence of preset points. Or, to remove a preset point from the tour, click 7.
Page 42: Accessing The Setup Screen
DSS-1000 User Manual 2.5 Accessing the Setup Screen The Setup screen allows users to configure the system and network settings and add or delete cameras for viewing. Users must login with an administrator account first to access the Setup screen. To access the Setup screen, click on the menu panel.
Page 43: Configuring System Settings
DSS-1000 User Manual 2.6 Configuring System Settings System Information On the Setup screen, click System. The system information is displayed.  System Name: Name assigned to DSS-1000; can be modified. To modify the System Name, click the box and use the on-screen keyboard to enter the characters. NOTE: The system name can be up to 10 alphanumeric characters only.
Page 44: Module
DSS-1000 User Manual Module The Module page allows you to select the maximum number of cameras that you can view through DSS-1000. Options are: 4-channel, 9-channel (default mode), 12-channel, and 16-channel. To ensure video stream performance, take note of the Decoding Limitation on page 13.
Page 45: Manually Change The Date And Time
DSS-1000 User Manual changes according to the current date and time of the time zone. 3. If applicable, check the Enable Daylight Saving Time box. Note that this box becomes enabled only if the Daylight saving time can be applied to the selected time zone. Manually Change the Date and Time 1.
Page 46: Sync Date And Time With Ntp Server
DSS-1000 User Manual Sync Date and Time with NTP Server 1. On the Setup screen, click System > Date and Time. 2. On NTP Server, type the URL address of the NTP server. 3. Click Apply. A message will appear to confirm if synchronization is successful. NOTE: If the NTP Server is a domain name, make sure the IP setting and DNS setting of the system gateway are correct.
Page 47: Mouse
DSS-1000 User Manual Mouse Click System > Mouse. Click “-” to reduce the mouse cursor speed or “+” to increase the speed one notch at a time. Click and hold “-” or “+” to continuously reduce or increase speed. Local Display The Local Display allows users to show or hide information, such as the IP address, system date and time, or event trigger icons, on the Live View screen.
Page 48: Local Audio Out
DSS-1000 User Manual  Show system time: If checked, the system date and time is displayed on the bottom of the Live View screen.  Show system IP address: If checked, the system IP address is displayed on the bottom of the Live View screen. ...
Page 49: Configuring Network Settings
DSS-1000 User Manual 2.7 Configuring Network Settings Viewing the Network Information On the Setup screen, click Network. The network information, such as the Hardware Address (MAC address), Speed, Connection Type, IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, DNS Setting, and Primary and Secondary DNS Server are displayed.
Page 50: Configuring The Network Connection
DSS-1000 User Manual Configuring the Network Connection Use the Network Connection to configure the network settings of DSS-1000, which includes setting of the connection type and IP address. There are two types of connection: Manual and DHCP.  Manual: The IP address must be assigned manually, so are other network configurations like Subnet Mask, Gateway, etc.
Page 51: Obtaining The Ip Address Automatically
DSS-1000 User Manual Obtaining the IP Address Automatically If your network has a DHCP server, DSS-1000 will automatically be assigned an IP address. However, in case DSS-1000 does not detect the DHCP connection, perform the following procedures to obtain the IP address: 1.
Page 52: Configuring The Cameras
DSS-1000 User Manual 2.8 Configuring the Cameras The Camera Setup Page On the Setup screen, click Camera. Item Description Camera List Panel Displays the camera name. Click a channel to view its display and settings. Display Window Displays the current live view of the selected camera. Camera Properties Displays the camera connection and streaming properties.
Page 53: Adding Cameras
DSS-1000 User Manual Adding Cameras There are three ways to add cameras for viewing: By automatically searching the cameras on the network ● By manually entering the IP address of the camera ● By manually entering the IP address of an ONVR-comppliant camera ●...
Page 54 DSS-1000 User Manual NOTE: DSS-1000 supports third-party cameras. To validate specific camera models that can be integrated, visit our website. 5. Click one or more cameras to select. Selected cameras appear in orange text. NOTE: The Status column shows the status of the camera: ...
Page 55: Adding Cameras Manually
DSS-1000 User Manual Adding Cameras Manually In case of adding a camera from outside the local area network or over WAN, use the add camera manually function. You need to know the IP address, HTTP port, User Name and Password of the camera you want to connect to. 1.
Page 56 DSS-1000 User Manual 5. Click Get Camera Settings. DSS-1000 connects and retrieves the camera settings. At this point, nothing is shown on the Display window yet. 6. Click Save. Once camera settings are saved, the camera Live View is shown on the Display window. TIP: Use the Duplicate button to add another camera with almost similar camera settings to another channel, see...
Page 57: Adding Onvif-Compliant Cameras Manually
DSS-1000 User Manual Adding ONVIF-Compliant Cameras Manually With Add Camera Manually (ONVIF) function, you can add any camera regardless of its brand as long as it is ONVIF-Compliant. 1. On the Setup screen, click Camera. 2. Click on an empty channel number from the left panel, and click Add Camera Manually (ONVIF).
Page 58: Adding Cameras Manually Via Rtsp
DSS-1000 User Manual TIP: Use the Duplicate button to add another camera with almost similar camera settings to another channel, see Duplicating Cameras on page 59. Adding Cameras Manually via RTSP In case you want to add cameras via Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP), use the Add Camera Manually (RTSP) function.
Page 59 DSS-1000 User Manual TIP: If you do not know the URI of the camera, click to select from the most common manufacturers on the list. Once a manufacturer is selected, its URI is filled up on the field. If the predefined URI does not work, check the camera specifications for details. 5.
Page 60 DSS-1000 User Manual 2. Available channels are shown under To. Check the box(es) of the channel(s) to copy the camera settings to. 3. Click Duplicate.
Page 61: Modifying Camera Settings
DSS-1000 User Manual Modifying Camera Settings In some cases, you may need to modify the camera connection and streaming properties. To do this, follow the procedures below: 1. On the Setup screen, click Camera. 2. Select the camera from the Camera List panel. 3.
Page 62 DSS-1000 User Manual Item Description Stream Mode Displays whether the camera has Single or Dual stream mode. This field is not editable. Channel ID For dual stream cameras, select the stream to view. Usually, stream 1 or Channel ID 1 is configured to be the best quality stream for Network Video Recorder (NVR) recording purposes and stream 2 or Channel ID 2 with basic quality for live viewing on the NVR and DSS-1000.
Page 63 DSS-1000 User Manual Item Description in the long run, the average bit rate will be very close to 2M. This mode allows the most accurate storage estimations, however, while planning the bandwidth, please consider the occasional peaks of bit rate. The user can define the quality with the numeric scale from 1 to 100.
Page 64: Reconnecting Cameras
DSS-1000 User Manual Reconnecting Cameras If there is a need to refresh the camera connection, click Reconnect All. All the cameras will be reconnected. NOTE: All video streams will be lost for a few seconds until the reconnection is finished. Deleting Cameras Cameras can be removed one at a time or all cameras at the same time.
Page 65: Managing Network Loss Event
DSS-1000 User Manual 2.9 Managing Network Loss Event When a camera or a DSS-1000 suddenly disconnects from the network, DSS-1000 will trigger a network or video loss notification icon on the Live View channel window and will beep. By default, the trigger is enabled for 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. However, the beep sound must be enabled and configured separately.
Page 66 DSS-1000 User Manual 4. Drag the mouse over the time table to select the day and time period. 5. When done, click Save. TIP: Instead of manually modifying the event trigger on all cameras, users can copy the schedule to other channels. See Copying Event Schedule Settings on page 68.
Page 67: Enabling Beep Sound Trigger
DSS-1000 User Manual Enabling Beep Sound Trigger To enable the beep sound when a camera is disconnected from the network or when an encoder loses its video source, do the following: 1. On the Setup screen, click Event. 2. Click Network Loss or Video Loss, and then click Set. 3.
Page 68: Copying Event Schedule Settings
DSS-1000 User Manual 6. Click Save to save the configurations. DSS-1000 will demonstrate and emit the beep sound as configured. Copying Event Schedule Settings Instead of manually modifying the event schedule and beep settings on all cameras one by one, users can copy the settings to other channels. 1.
Page 69: Rebooting The Device
DSS-1000 User Manual 2.10 Rebooting the Device 1. On the Setup screen, click Power. 2. Click Reboot. 3. When the confirmation message appears, click OK to restart. NOTE: All video streams will be lost for a few seconds until DSS-1000 completes the reboot process.
Page 70: Chapter 3: Remote Management
DSS-1000 User Manual Chapter 3: Remote Management This chapter describes DSS-1000 operation and management on a Remote Client side. It contains the following topics:  Accessing the Device: Describes the setup procedures involve when accessing DSS-1000 for the first time through a computer on the network. This includes changing DSS-1000 IP address and adding the cameras.
Page 71: Accessing Dss-1000 Remotely
DSS-1000 User Manual 3.1 Accessing DSS-1000 Remotely In most cases, it is recommended to perform the initial configurations, before DSS-1000 is even mounted to its location, using local access. This is because of the limitation of DSS-1000 to decode some video resolution and compression. If monitoring will be mainly done on a local display, it is recommended to directly test and view the camera live view on the local display to ensure the video stream properties are supported for local display.
Page 72 DSS-1000 User Manual  From IP Utility (downloaded from the website), click the IP address of DSS-1000 to open the user interface on the web browser.  If you already know the IP address of DSS-1000, open the web browser and directly type the IP address on the address bar.
Page 73: Accessing From A Network Without Dhcp Server
DSS-1000 User Manual Accessing From a Network without DHCP Server The default IP address of DSS-1000 is 192.168.0.200. If the network does not have a DHCP server, then this is the IP address of DSS-1000, whereas the default port number is 80. Take note that the computer must be within the same network segment.
Page 74: The Login Screen
DSS-1000 User Manual The Login Screen When logging in for the first time or after a firmware upgrade, users will be prompted to install required ActiveX components. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the ActiveX components. When prompted to login, enter the default Account and Password and click Login. Account: admin Password: 123456 For security purposes, it is recommended to modify the password in the Setup Wizard or see...
Page 75: The Setup Wizard
DSS-1000 User Manual The Setup Wizard When accessing DSS-1000 for the first time on a client computer, the Setup Wizard appears to facilitate easy camera connection. All settings can still be modified in the Setup screen. 1. Click Next. 2. Set the date and time by one of the following options: ...
Page 76 DSS-1000 User Manual 4. The default User is “admin” and the Password is “123456”. To modify the password, click Edit. Or, click Next to continue. 5. By default, the camera manufacturer, user account name and password for access are already filed with default values. If you want to add camera from other manufacturers or the camera has different account and password, modify these values as needed.
Page 77 DSS-1000 User Manual 6. The list of cameras connected on the network appears. Click on a camera to select it. By default, you can select up to 9 cameras to add. Selected cameras are highlighted in orange. 7. Click Next to continue. 8.
Page 78: The Live View Page
DSS-1000 User Manual 3.2 The Live View Page Live view display area Item Description Camera List Displays the channel number and camera name of the cameras connected to DSS-1000. Drag a channel to a window on the Live View display area to view the video stream.
Page 79 DSS-1000 User Manual Item Description Layout Icons Click an icon to change the layout of channels. The current layout is indicated by an orange icon. Moving the mouse over the icon displays the icon name. See Changing the Window Layout on page 82.
Page 80: Viewing The Cameras
DSS-1000 User Manual Viewing the Cameras There are several ways to view cameras on the Live View screen.  Drag a camera from the list to a channel window to view it on the Live View display area.  Double-click a camera from the list to view it on the next available channel window. ...
Page 81 DSS-1000 User Manual Viewing Channels in Full Screen Double-click a channel to view the channel in full screen. Double-click again to switch back to the previous layout. Zooming In With the mouse icon over the channel window, scroll the mouse wheel up or down to zoom in or zoom out the image.
Page 82: Changing The Window Layout
DSS-1000 User Manual Changing the Window Layout By default, the Live View is displayed with a 9-channel layout. The layout can be changed into a 1-channel, 2-channel, 1+7-channel display, etc. Layout 1 Layout 2 Layout 4 Click to display one Click to display 2 Click...
Page 83: Patrolling Channels
DSS-1000 User Manual Layout 2+4 Layout 2+8 Click to display 6 Click to display 10 channels at a time on a 2+4 channels at a time on a 2+8 layout. layout. To view succeeding channels, use the icon. For example, if viewing on a 2-channel layout, and you want to view the next 2 channels, click .
Page 84: Syncing Remote And Local Live View Display
DSS-1000 User Manual Syncing Remote and Local Live View Display The displayed cameras and window layout on the remote client and local client can be synced.  Click to sync the Live View based on the local client display. So instead of dragging the camera to a channel window on the Live View display area every time the user access DSS-1000, click to simply view the cameras as how users will see it on the local client...
Page 85: Using Optical / Digital Ptz
DSS-1000 User Manual Using Optical / Digital PTZ PTZ and zoom cameras have the option to toggle between optical and digital PTZ. Non-PTZ and non-zoom cameras can still have digital PTZ functions when viewed on remote clients. For PTZ and zoom cameras, right-click on the channel window and click Digital PTZ or Optical PTZ to toggle between optical and digital PTZ.
Page 86: Taking Snapshots
DSS-1000 User Manual How to Use Digital PTZ Digital PTZ can be done on the channel window and on full-screen view. For PTZ and zoom cameras, right-click the mouse button and toggle to Digital PTZ first. 1. On the Live View, select the camera to highlight the channel window. 2.
Page 87: Using The Ptz Control Panel
DSS-1000 User Manual Using the PTZ Control Panel Use the PTZ Control Panel to pan, tilt, and zoom the camera. To display the PTZ Control Panel, click PTZ from the left panel menu. TIP: Move the mouse over the icon to display the function name. NOTE: For non-PTZ/zoom cameras, PTZ functions are done using digital PTZ.
Page 88: Viewing By Preset Point And Tour
DSS-1000 User Manual Viewing by Preset Point and Tour NOTE: The Preset Point Panel is available only when PTZ and zoom cameras are selected. For other cameras, the Preset Point Panel appears blank. PTZ and zoom cameras can have up to 32 preset points and 32 tours configured on DSS-1000. A preset point is a user-defined area on the image where the camera is directed at or zoomed in.
Page 89: Using The Toolbar
DSS-1000 User Manual Using the Toolbar Click a menu and submenu option to use its function. The function is applied to all the cameras in the Live View. Application Menu  Video Title Bar: Click to hide or display the video title bar on top of every channel window.
Page 90 DSS-1000 User Manual  Logout: Click to logout from DSS-1000 but continue using Internet Explorer.  Quit: Click to quit the entire session and close Internet Explorer. Camera List Menu The Camera List menu defines how the cameras are listed on the left panel. ...
Page 91: The Setup Screen
DSS-1000 User Manual 3.3 The Setup Screen Click the Setup tab to access the Setup screen. Click an icon from the Home menu or a page tab to access the menu page:  System  Network Menu  Camera  Schedule ...
Page 92: Configuring The System Settings
DSS-1000 User Manual 3.4 Configuring the System Settings System Information On the Setup screen, click System. The system information is displayed.  System Name: Name assigned to DSS-1000; can be modified. To modify the System Name, type the preferred name on the box. Click the Save button at the bottom of the screen to apply and save changes.
Page 93: Date And Time
DSS-1000 User Manual Date and Time The Date and Time page allows you to manually change the system date and time or sync with an NTP server. Automatically Set the Date and Time Select the time zone to automatically set the date and time. 1.
Page 94: Sync Date And Time With Ntp Server
DSS-1000 User Manual 3. Modify the date and time. Item Description Month and Year Select the month and year from the box. Scroll Icons Click to view the calendar of the previous or the next month. Date Click a date to set the date. Selected date is highlighted in orange, while the current date is in yellow.
Page 95: Module
DSS-1000 User Manual To delete NTP Server To delete an NTP server, delete the URL address on the field and click Apply. Module The Module page allows users to select the maximum number of cameras that can be connected to DSS-1000. Options are: 4-channel, 9-channel, 12-channel, and 16-channel mode.
Page 96: Local Display
DSS-1000 User Manual Local Display The Local Display page allows users to show or hide information, such as the IP address, system date and time, or event trigger icons, on the Live View screen. By default, all options are enabled. 1.
Page 97: Configuring The Network Settings
DSS-1000 User Manual 3.5 Configuring the Network Settings Viewing the Network Information On the Setup screen, click Network. The network information, such as the Hardware Address (MAC address), Speed, Connection Type, IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, DNS Setting, and Primary and Secondary DNS Server are displayed.
Page 98: Configuring The Network Connection
DSS-1000 User Manual Configuring the Network Connection Use the Network Connection to configure the network settings of DSS-1000, which includes setting of the connection type and IP address. There are two types of connection: Manual and DHCP.  Manual: The IP address must be assigned manually, so are other network configurations like Subnet Mask, Gateway, etc.
Page 99: Configuring Port Mapping
DSS-1000 User Manual However, in case DSS-1000 does not detect the DHCP connection, perform the following procedures to obtain the IP address: 1. On the Setup screen, click Network > Network Connection. 2. On Connection Type, select DHCP. 3. Leave the default DNS Setting as “Auto”. 4.
Page 100 DSS-1000 User Manual  To add cameras, click Add. See Adding Cameras on page 101.  To add cameras with almost the same setting as an existing channel, see  Duplicating Cameras on page 106.  To delete cameras, see...
Page 101: Adding Cameras
DSS-1000 User Manual  Deleting Cameras on page 111. To access the camera properties, click a camera name from the camera list panel or double-click a camera from the table. The camera properties are displayed.  To access the camera Web Configuration, click ...
Page 102 DSS-1000 User Manual 3. Click Search Cameras.
Page 103 DSS-1000 User Manual 4. The Search Cameras screen appears. The default Account “Admin” and Password “123456” are pre-entered. If the camera you want to add has different account and password, enter them on the Account and Password fields. 5. Click Search. The cameras connected in the network are listed on the table. 6.
Page 104: Adding Cameras Manually
DSS-1000 User Manual Adding Cameras Manually To add cameras manually, you need to know the IP address, HTTP port, User Name and Password of the camera you want to connect to. 1. On the Setup screen, click Camera. 2. If the camera list table is not shown, click All Cameras or Camera List. 3.
Page 105 DSS-1000 User Manual characters, no spaces nor symbols). This name is saved only on DSS-1000 and does not affect the settings on the camera side. 6. Enter the IP Address, HTTP Port, User Name and Password of the camera you want to connect to.
Page 106 DSS-1000 User Manual Duplicating Cameras Use this function to add another camera with almost the same camera settings as the selected camera. So instead of entering all the information one by one, duplicate the camera settings first and then modify afterwards. However, to use this function, there must be at least one available channel without a connected camera.
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Page 108: Modifying Camera Settings
DSS-1000 User Manual Modifying Camera Settings In some cases, you may need to modify the camera connection and streaming properties. To do this, follow the procedures below: 1. On the Setup screen, click Camera. 2. Select the camera from the camera list panel. 3.
Page 109 DSS-1000 User Manual Item Description This field cannot be modified. Displays the video stream protocol. You can modify the video Protocol stream protocol, as needed. For dual stream cameras, select the stream to view. Usually, stream 1 or Channel ID 1 is configured to be the best quality stream for recording purposes and stream 2 or Channel ID 2 with basic quality for live viewing, like viewing through Channel ID...
Page 110 DSS-1000 User Manual Item Description however, while planning the bandwidth, please consider the occasional peaks of bit rate. The user can define the quality with the numeric scale from 1 to 100. The default MJPEG quality is 60. The higher is the quality Video Quality level, the more bit rate the camera will use to achieve the target (only for MJPEG)
Page 111: Deleting Cameras
DSS-1000 User Manual Deleting Cameras 1. On the Setup screen, click Camera. 2. If the camera list table is not shown, click All Cameras or Camera List. 3. On the camera list table, click the camera(s) to delete. Click as many cameras as needed. 4.
Page 112: Setting Preset Points On The Remote Client
DSS-1000 User Manual Setting Preset Points on the Remote Client A preset point is a user-defined area where the camera is directed at or zoomed in. Up to 32 preset points can be configured on DSS-1000. When preset points are created on DSS-1000, they are automatically synced on the camera side, and vice versa.
Page 113: Setting Preset Tours On The Remote Client
DSS-1000 User Manual Setting Preset Tours on the Remote Client Several preset points can be grouped into a “Tour” which directs the camera to cycle through the series of preset points at specific interval time. Up to 32 tours can be set on DSS-1000. The tour configuration is saved only on DSS-1000, not on the camera side.
Page 114 DSS-1000 User Manual 7. Repeat steps 5 ~ 6 to add more preset points. TIP: To change the order of preset point sequence, drag a preset point up or down the list. 8. When done, click Save. How to Delete Tours On the Preset Tour page tab of the selected camera, click the corresponding Delete icon of the preset point to delete.
Page 115: Configuring User Access
DSS-1000 User Manual 3.7 Configuring User Access User access permissions are managed by Groups. Groups define what functions and devices are allowed for each user. Different Groups may have different access rights, like Live View, Setup Access, and Remote Access. To setup access permissions, perform the following: 1.
Page 116 DSS-1000 User Manual 3. Enter the group Name (up to 32 characters) and Description (up to 128 characters). NOTE: The group name can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters; symbols and spaces are not allowed. 4. Click OK. The new group appears on the group table.
Page 117: Adding Users
DSS-1000 User Manual Adding Users 1. On the Setup screen, click User > User. By default, the “admin” user is preset and cannot be deleted. 2. Click Add User. 3. Enter the following information: Item Description Name Enter a user name. The name can be up to 63 alphanumeric characters;...
Page 118: Granting Access Permission
DSS-1000 User Manual Granting Access Permission 1. On the Setup screen, click User > Permission. 2. On Group, select the group. 3. Check the box to grant its access permission, options are:  Live: Permission for Live View. Live View access is always enabled. ...
Page 119: Managing Groups And Users
DSS-1000 User Manual Managing Groups and Users Except for the Administrator group, all user-defined groups and users can be modified.  To modify a group or user, click the corresponding Edit button.  To delete a group or user, click the corresponding Delete button.
Page 120: Managing Network Loss
DSS-1000 User Manual 3.8 Managing Network Loss When a camera suddenly disconnects from the network, DSS-1000 will trigger a network loss notification by displaying a network loss icon and a beep sound. By default, the trigger is enabled for 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. However, the beep sound must be enabled and configured separately.
Page 121 DSS-1000 User Manual 4. Drag the mouse over the time table to select the time period. By default, the schedule affects all the days of the week. 5. To exempt a particular day from time selection, click the day. A lock icon appears. In the example below, Saturday and Sunday are locked so both days are not included in the time selection.
Page 122: Enabling Beep Sound Trigger
DSS-1000 User Manual Enabling Beep Sound Trigger To enable the beep sound when a camera or video server is disconnected from the network, do the following: 1. On the Setup screen, click Event. 2. Click on Network Loss or Video Loss. 3.
Page 123: Copying Event Schedule Settings
DSS-1000 User Manual Copying Event Schedule Settings Instead of manually modifying the event schedule and beep settings on all cameras one by one, users can copy the settings to other channels. 1. After setting the event schedule or beep settings, click Copy. The Copy Schedule window appears.
Page 124: System Maintenance
DSS-1000 User Manual 3.9 System Maintenance The Maintenance page allows users to upgrade the firmware, backup or restore the system settings, and save error reports for troubleshooting. Upgrading the Firmware 1. Check and download the latest firmware package from the website. 2.
Page 125: Saving Backup Settings
DSS-1000 User Manual Saving Backup Settings It is recommended to make regular system backup in case of unexpected disasters or accidents. 1. On the Setup screen, click Maintenance > Settings Backup/Restore. 2. Click Backup. 3. A pop up message appears. DSS-1000 creates a backup file of the whole system settings as Backup_[yyyymmdd].nvr file.
Page 126: Restoring Backed Up Settings
DSS-1000 User Manual Restoring Backed Up Settings 1. On the Setup screen, click Maintenance > Settings Backup/Restore. 2. Click Browse. Then browse for the backed up file (Backup_[yyyymmdd].nvr). 3. Click Restore. 4. A confirmation message appears, click OK to continue. 5.
Page 127: Troubleshooting
DSS-1000 User Manual Troubleshooting The Troubleshooting page allows users to export an error report (*.tgz) to be sent to the Customer’s Help Desk (CHD) for troubleshooting purposes. 1. On the Setup screen, click Maintenance > Troubleshooting. 2. Click Export. An error report (error_report.tgz) is generated. Save the file and send it to the CHD for troubleshooting.
Page 128: Managing The System Log
DSS-1000 User Manual 3.10 Managing the System Log The Log page allows users to view DSS-1000 activity log and save a log report as an XML file. DSS-1000 saves the latest 3000 logs. Logs can be filtered according to date and the source of activity.
Page 129: Chapter 4: Installation And Maintenance
DSS-1000 User Manual Chapter 4: Installation and Maintenance This chapter describes the different ways to install DSS-1000:  Surface Mount  VESA Mount  Pole Mount 4.1 How to Surface Mount? DSS-1000 can be mounted on a straight wall or on a table or pedestal. For wall installation, it is recommended to install DSS-1000 with the HDMI and Composite connectors facing down.
Page 130: How To Use Vesa Mount
DSS-1000 User Manual 4.2 How to Use VESA Mount? DSS-1000 is designed to be directly installed between a VESA mount and a monitor. 1. Place the device in between a VESA mount (10 x 10) and the monitor, with the top side of the device facing the monitor while the bottom side facing the VESA mount.
Page 131: How To Use The Pole Mount
DSS-1000 User Manual 4.3 How to Use the Pole Mount? DSS-1000 comes bundled with pole mount accessories, like the cable straps and the bracket. The cable straps can hold poles with 1” to 2” diameter. 1. With the smooth side outwards, insert the supplied cable straps through the holes Use the inner A and D holes if mounting on a pole with 1”...
Page 132 DSS-1000 User Manual 4. Align DSS-1000 to the mount with the Ethernet port side up and HDMI port side down. 5. Attach the 4 supplied long screws to secure DSS-1000 to the mount.

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