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Alfred-Mozer-Str. 42
D-48527 Nordhorn
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  • Page 1 User manual go1984 Alfred-Mozer-Str. 42 D-48527 Nordhorn Germany Telephone (+49)(0)5921 7139925 Telefax (+49)(0)5921 7139929...
  • Page 2 Alfred-Mozer-Str. 42 D-48527 Nordhorn Germany Telephone (+49)(0)5921 7139925 Telefax (+49)(0)5921 7139929 http://www.logiware.de...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    User manual Contents Table of Contents 1 Introduction ........................... 1 2 Editions ........................... 2 3 Installation ........................... 3 4 Launching the program ........................... 8 5 Entering the license code ........................... 10 6 Basic setup ........................... 13 Adding a camera .................................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    User manual Introduction Introduction go1984 is software designed for professional and hassle-free monitoring by closed circuit TV (CCTV). It sets a new benchmark in the industry: it is simple to use, packed with features and available at an affordable price.

  • Page 5: Editions

    Editions Editions go1984 is available in various editions. The following figure highlights the differences. © 2000-2009 logiware gmbh...

  • Page 6: Installation

    First choose the language you want for the installation process. You will now be taken step by step through the installation process for go1984. You can accept the default settings and continue in the installation process by clicking on the "Next >" button where applicable.
  • Page 7 Installation If you prefer to install to a different directory or hard-drive, please select the corresponding option in the following dialog. © 2000-2009 logiware gmbh...
  • Page 8 User manual Installation Then select the components to be installed. You can choose the go1984 client as well as go1984 (see “ Broadcast” section). © 2000-2009 logiware gmbh...
  • Page 9 Installation The installation routine will automatically create an entry labeled go1984 in your Windows start menu. If you prefer a different name, you can change it at this point. All settings needed for the installation processes are now available. By clicking on the "Install" button, the installation will be completed and the required files will be copied to your hard-drive.
  • Page 10 "Finish" button. You can choose to have go1984 launched directly afterwards. In the Enterprise edition go1984 can be installed as a service. To do this, you start the program on a one-off basis via the command line using the parameter "-install".

  • Page 11: Launching The Program

    Launching the program Launching the program After installing go1984, there are various ways to launch it. 1. Launch using the Windows quick start bar 2. Launch using the desktop 3. Launch using the start menu Select: Start à All Programs à go1984 à go1984...
  • Page 12 While the program is running, the go1984 symbol is displayed in the task bar near the time. You can use it to shut the program down completely or to bring it back to the foreground. Clicking on the icon with the right mouse key will open the corresponding menu.

  • Page 13: Entering The License Code

    Entering the license code Entering the license code go1984 runs as a demo version after being installed. In order to make go1984 function without any time or feature restrictions, you need to enter the activation data you purchased into the appropriate fields.
  • Page 14 User manual Entering the license code Please take care to transfer the data exactly as you received them by e-mail or on the license card. You will sometimes find a numerical input for the name or place in the activation data. If this is the case, enter the specified numerical sequence.
  • Page 15 Note: You must always enter the data for the full version first. You can then input the update or upgrade key after this (for instance, after reinstalling your operating system or moving to a new system). © 2000-2009 logiware gmbh...

  • Page 16: Basic Setup

    User manual Basic setup Basic setup In order to use go1984, one or more image sources are required. The following sources can be used: · IP cameras · Capture cards and TV cards · Webcams (USB) This section explains how to integrate cameras or other image sources into go1984. It also provides information on how to configure recording, on the integrated motion detection feature and on the notification options.

  • Page 17: Adding A Camera

    Adding a camera 6.1.1 IP camera To add an IP camera, select the entry "IP cameras" in the go1984 explorer. You now have two options for adding a new camera. 1. Camera picture A list is displayed showing you pictures of all the available cameras, arranged in alphabetical order. You can use a filter to conveniently restrict the search for the model you want.
  • Page 18 User manual Basic setup You then double-click on the picture of the camera model you want to add. 2. Selection list If you click on the “Add camera” button a list appears of the supported camera providers you can choose from.
  • Page 19 You should set the following parameters in it: Name Give the camera a unique nickname which can be used for it in go1984. Enter the camera’s IP address or host name here. If you have not yet assigned the camera an IP address, refer to the camera manufacturer’s documentation.
  • Page 20 User manual Basic setup The camera you've added will now appear in the branch "IP cameras" of the go1984 explorer. The basic setup of the camera has now been concluded. go1984 has automatically activated motion detection and recording for this image source. As standard, cameras only record when there is a detected motion. If...

  • Page 21: Ptz Camera

    PTZ camera If the IP camera which has been added is a PTZ camera (PTZ = Pan/Tilt/Zoom), you can easily operate this via go1984. Note: If the camera’s live image appears but you cannot use the PTZ control, check the settings for "Host", "Port", "Username"...
  • Page 22 User manual Basic setup There are different camera control options depending on the camera model: 1. Via the arrow keys 2. Via the slider 3. Via "click and drag" Click on the button in the centre and hold the mouse button down. Now move the mouse crosshair...
  • Page 23 If the camera being used supports an area a frame can be created in the image by holding the Ctrl key down, which is then highlighted. You need to select the camera name again to do this. This function is also supported in an image center display. © 2000-2009 logiware gmbh...
  • Page 24 User manual Basic setup Preset-Positions You can save up to 16 camera positions for each camera. To do this, simply click on the position you want. Then enter a position description: The new position is now displayed in color and can be accessed by clicking on it.
  • Page 25 You can in fact link the position to any signal. If you right-click on a saved position it can be deleted again: Note: Sometimes administrator rights are required to be able to save or delete positions for the camera. © 2000-2009 logiware gmbh...

  • Page 26: Webcam (Usb)

    Once the camera is available as a DirextX device in Windows, you can integrate it into go1984. For this, you first need to activate DirectX support. To do so, select the option as indicated in the diagram. At the next program launch, go1984 will search your computer for available DirectX devices and display them under "DirectX"...

  • Page 27: Capture Card

    Start by installing the card in your computer and installing all required drivers as indicated by the card manufacturer's instructions. Most single channel capture cards based on the BT878 chip can be used. Usually, only the first channel of multichannel cards can be used in go1984. In addition, go1984 supports the following four channel cards: ·...

  • Page 28: Recording

    Basic setup Recording Recordings are automatically sorted by month to the respective camera in the go1984 explorer. If you wish to view the recordings, select the "Recordings" entry of the respective camera in the go1984 explorer. You'll be shown a list of all the months for which scenes are available.
  • Page 29 Daily overview If you wish to view the recordings for a specific day, select the day in the go1984 explorer as described below. You'll be provided with an overview over the scenes recorded on that day. Here, too, moving the mouse pointer over a scene will display a preview.
  • Page 30 User manual Basic setup Scene playback You have two different modes available when you come to play back individual scenes. Loop mode: the scene that is currently selected will be re-run at the end of the scene. Endless mode: all the scenes recorded on the camera are played back in sequence in chronological order.

  • Page 31: Calculating Memory Requirements

    3600 gives you an idea of the number of kilobytes needed per hour. Please note that go1984 uses intelligent ring storage management to contribute significantly to efficient memory management. In many cases, it makes sense in any case to use motion-triggered recording, which reduces memory requirements substantially.

  • Page 32: Memory Management

    You can also select individual recording directories per camera.

  • Page 33: Scene Generation

    6.2.3 Scene generation go1984 can aggregate recordings made during a certain interval to so-called scenes. This makes it much easier to find them later. The concept used is quite simple. Any scene that has already begun will be continued if less time than defined in the field "Time interval" has passed. If more time has passed, a new scene is generated.

  • Page 34: Pre-/Post Alarm

    (RAM) for this feature. In order to avoid too much memory being reserved, you have the option of restricting the size to a maximum value.

  • Page 35: Access Time Period

    This is where you can define the time periods valid for this camera. Afterwards, simply select which time periods are available for the user in the user management. © 2000-2009 logiware gmbh...

  • Page 36: Export

    User manual Basic setup 6.2.6 Export Recordings are saved in a proprietary format. However, the scenes recorded may be exported in AVI format or individual images in JPEG format. When you are exporting to AVI format, you will be offered the codecs available on your system to choose from when it comes to video compression.

  • Page 37: Motion Detection

    Basic setup Motion detection go1984 includes high-performance motion detection based on an optimized image difference process. When motion detection is triggered, the so-called "Motion" signal is activated for this camera. This signal can be used, for instance, to begin recording, to launch an FTP upload or to trigger an alarm.
  • Page 38 User manual Basic setup It often makes sense to exclude certain areas of the camera image from motion detection. In order to do so, you can draw any kind of mask over the image. Various tools are available for doing so. The mask is displayed on the screen transparently for control purposes.
  • Page 39 Basic setup For normal purposes, motion detection settings do not need to be adjusted more than described above. If the default values don't work perfectly for your needs, you'll find additional setup options on the "Properties" tab. © 2000-2009 logiware gmbh...
  • Page 40 User manual Basic setup The analyzed segments are sorted in ascending order in the bar chart according to detected motion intensity. The maximum motion share indicates which percentage is relevant to the analysis. The segments before this are excluded.
  • Page 41 This control enables you to turn off motion detection for images generated at less than the specified basic brightness. Threshold: Automatic go1984 always tries to provide the best settings for the segment threshold independently. Threshold: Manual analysis of each individual segment without the above-mentioned...

  • Page 42: Http Event

    In the Enterprise edition of go1984 the motion detection facility of these devices can be used via the http event. This may be a particularly sensible solution on performance grounds where there are a large number of cameras.
  • Page 43 The other settings are now applied directly via the web interface of the camera or motion detector. Take as an example the settings for an axis camera shown below. First of all, the go1984 server is created as an “event server”. © 2000-2009 logiware gmbh...
  • Page 44 User manual Basic setup You can check the connection directly using the “Test” button. Events can now be defined accordingly at the start and end of the movement: © 2000-2009 logiware gmbh...
  • Page 45 Enter the “On-URL” parameter under “User-defined parameters” for the event at the start of the motion: name=my_event&active=1 Then add a “MotionEnd” event which will be triggered at the end of the motion. Enter the following parameters for this event: name=my_event&active=0 © 2000-2009 logiware gmbh...
  • Page 46 User manual Basic setup Then you must link the recording in go1984, which is linked by default to go1984 motion detection, to the http event. If you are not going to continue using the go1984 motion detection function any more or as an alarm function, for instance, you can now deactivate it.
  • Page 47 Basic setup Note: Sometimes you need to still change the values for the pre- and post-alarm so that the recorded scenes cover the overall period you want. © 2000-2009 logiware gmbh...

  • Page 48: Notification

    User manual Basic setup Notification go1984 can use various channels to notify you in case of an alarm. They are: · Playing an audio file via a sound card · Sending an e-mail with or without an image attached ·...

  • Page 49: Sound

    6.5.1 Sound go1984 can play a freely selectable audio file in .wav format via your sound card in case of a notification. Simply choose the corresponding file using the dialog. To prevent too many notifications from being sent, you can set a rest period. This means that only when at least the specified time has elapsed since the last playback can the sound file be played again.

  • Page 50: E-Mail

    6.5.2 E-mail In order to enable e-mail sending from go1984, a so-called SMTP server (see reference) first needs to be specified. If this has already been done, you can continue here directly. Select the entry "Notification" in the go1984 explorer. You can now enter one or several recipients (separated by semicolons) into the field E-mail address.

  • Page 51: Ftp

    If you have problems uploading the files to your ftp server, you can have rename if finished the images uploaded with the extension ".tmp" at first. After the upload has been successfully completed, the files are renamed to the "real" file name. © 2000-2009 logiware gmbh...
  • Page 52 User manual Basic setup The Action button is linked by default to the "NewImage" signal (see also “Event management” section). This means that the FTP upload is activated every time a new camera image is generated. In this case too you have the option to set a rest period by clicking on the clock icon. This means that only when the period specified between two transmissions to your FTP server has elapsed can a new upload operation be launched.

  • Page 53: Lan-Broadcast

    6.5.4 LAN-Broadcast In the event of an alarm, go1984 can notify any users on the LAN via UDP Broadcast. If the go1984 client has been installed and is active, users will be notified about the movement detected on a camera via popup and/or an acoustic signal.
  • Page 54 User manual Basic setup Now activate LAN Broadcast for the cameras you want. You also again have the option here to set a rest period by clicking on the clock icon. This means that only when at least the specified period between two broadcasts has elapsed can a new notification be sent.
  • Page 55 Basic setup You can also apply other settings on the broadcast client. Popup on new image go1984 client appears in front when any motion is detected Startup minimized go1984 client is minimized on start-up Play sound on new image Choose whether and with which sound file you would like to be...
  • Page 56 Client is only hidden and continues to run in the background. While the program is running, the go1984 Client symbol is displayed in the task bar near the time. You can use it to shut the program down completely or to bring it back to the foreground. Clicking on the icon with the right mouse key will open the corresponding menu.

  • Page 57: External Program

    6.5.5 External program go1984 offers you the option of launching an external program in case of a notification. In this case, the image that triggered the notification can first be saved on the hard-drive. In this way, special tasks can be carried out for which go1984 itself is not suitable.

  • Page 58: Isdn

    6.5.6 ISDN In case of an alarm, go1984 can make a telephone call using an existing ISDN card. Once the connection is set up, the program plays a freely definable audio file to the person being called. Please enter the telephone numbers using only numeric digits. Other signs or spaces can disrupt the function.

  • Page 59: Scheduler

    Basic setup Scheduler go1984 provides the option of executing certain functions such as recording or notifying only at certain times. You can define as many schedulers as you like, which can then be linked to the corresponding functions. In order to create a new scheduler, select the option "Scheduler" in the go1984 explorer.
  • Page 60 User manual Basic setup You can also use the scheduler to turn various camera functions on or off automatically. The mouse pointer changes to the following symbol when held over linkable functions: . Clicking with the right mouse button opens the menu for creating and editing links. Use the "Event à Scheduler à ..." entry to select one of the existing schedulers, which will then turn the selected function on or off.
  • Page 61 If certain functions need to be active at exactly opposite times (in this case, for instance, opening hours), you do not necessarily need to create an extra scheduler. If you right-click again on a scheduler link you can reverse the scheduler. © 2000-2009 logiware gmbh...
  • Page 62 User manual Basic setup Under the “Holiday planner” tab you have the option to define days that should be processed separately. These definitions have a higher priority than specified week schedulers. In many countries public holidays are already pre-determined and can be changed or removed as required. You can also add via the calendar additional days for the current year or for each year.

  • Page 63: User Management

    Activate user management by clicking on the corresponding option field. After activating the user management, access is only allowed after entering a valid username. go1984 creates a predefined, non-deletable Administrator account which always owns all access rights. This account can be used without a password at first.
  • Page 64 User manual User management The "User" column displays all existing users. Use the three buttons to create, edit or delete users. Please note that a newly created user has no rights by default. In order to edit a user's right, first select the user.

  • Page 65: Webserver

    Webserver Webserver go1984 provides an integrated webserver that is accessible from local networks and the Internet using TCP/IP. The server makes it possible to access the live feed and recordings using the Internet Explorer. Controlling PTZ cameras is also possible. What's makes the feature special are the HTML templates, which permit a completely customizable design of appearances and functions.

  • Page 66: Configuration

    Webserver Configuration go1984 is delivered with predefined webs that can be called up using an Internet browser. Every web is saved in its own subdirectory. The root web directory can be specified. In addition, the available bandwidth can be limited. go1984 analyzes your computer's network configuration and displays all IP addresses to which the webserver responds.
  • Page 67 You can also view information regarding the currently active and inactive connections to the webserver. For instance, the display indicates the session ID, the starting time, the time to automatic disconnection in case of inactivity, the username and so on. © 2000-2009 logiware gmbh...

  • Page 68: Interface

    You will then end up at the web server homepage where you can choose the web and transmission quality that you want ("high" or "low"). You will also find the option to install the go1984 desktop client: You can also access the web you want directly:...
  • Page 69 In the tree web you can also specify the camera or view you want directly: ...?view=x" (1=2x2, 2=3x3 etc.) or ...?camera=cameraname The complete URL could look something like this: The web interface shown in the diagram will then be displayed in your browser. © 2000-2009 logiware gmbh...
  • Page 70 User manual Webserver If you've activated the user management, you'll first be shown a login request requiring you to enter a valid username and password. Note: In order for all example webs to run correctly, you may have to modify your browser's security settings.

  • Page 71: Iphone Client

    Webserver iPhone Client The go1984 web server provides a special interface for the iPhone. This offers you the chance to access the go1984 server via the go1984 iPhone client. You can also establish a connection to the go1984 server both via a WLAN and via GPRS/Edge. This provides you with access to live images from all the...
  • Page 72 User manual Webserver Each camera gives you access to the entire recordings archive. You can use this simply to browse through the scenes available for a particular day or select another day. To help you find the relevant scene quickly, a preview is displayed for each recording. When you select the scene you want it starts playing.

  • Page 73: J2Me Client

    · control PTZ cameras Your cellphone has to be configured in such a way that the computer on which go1984 is running is accessible via the Internet. To this end, you can connect using the CSD, GPRS or UMTS standards. If your cellphone is not pre-configured for Internet access, please refer to your cellphone's instruction booklet for the correct settings or contact your network provider.
  • Page 74 User manual Webserver The following fields need to be completed: Host IP address or dynamic hostname of your go1984 computer Username Username as defined in the user management Password Password as defined in the user management Bandwidth Maximum bandwidth in bytes/second...
  • Page 75 Webserver After you've completed all fields and confirmed them, you can build up a connection to the go1984 server by pressing "Connect". The image from the camera is displayed. The connection to the server is maintained. In order to minimize costs, a new image is only sent to the cellphone if a motion has been detected.

  • Page 76: Dyndns

    Webserver DynDNS In order to make go1984 accessible via the Internet, you need to have either a static Internet IP address or a dynamic domain name. The latter can be set up free of charge using the DynDns.org service. Use the following link to set up an account: https://www.dyndns.org/account/create.html...
  • Page 77 If you like, you can select a different extension for your domain name using the drop-down menu indicated. Ignore all the other fields and simply click on the [Add Host] button. If the hostname you've chosen is no longer available, choose a different one. © 2000-2009 logiware gmbh...
  • Page 78 User manual Webserver go1984 can now automatically update the domain name. Initiate the process by providing the domain name you've chosen, your username and password, and by selecting the option "Automatically update DynDNS Domain". Now you'll be able to access your computer from the Internet using the dynamic domain name.

  • Page 79: Clustermode

    Now specify the IP address or host name under which the go1984 cluster server can be accessed. The next step is for you to give the camera a unique nickname which can be used for it in go1984. © 2000-2009 logiware gmbh...
  • Page 80 User manual Webserver If the user manager is active on the cluster server you must enter a valid username/password combination for authentication. You must then enter the name of the cluster server camera in the “Camera” field which you intend to access.
  • Page 81 Pro edition one, a maximum of two cameras can be operated in this way. With a Standard edition server a maximum of one camera can be operated like this (see “Editions” à "Webserver sessions"). © 2000-2009 logiware gmbh...

  • Page 82: Image Center

    Image Center The Image Center is a flexible tool for viewing one or several cameras on a screen. The camera arrangement is controlled using so-called views. go1984 provides numerous templates suitable for different resolutions. First, define a view by selecting the appropriate one from the list of available templates. Double-clicking on it creates a new view that you need to provide with a unique name.
  • Page 83 Image Center You'll now be shown the newly created view in the go1984 explorer, in which one or several placeholders are defined which will be replaced by the camera images later on. To link a placeholder to a camera, click on it using the right mouse button. This calls up a menu with a list of all available cameras.
  • Page 84 You can define as many views as you like, which can then be displayed simultaneously on various monitors or sequentially on a single monitor. Next, select the "Screens" entry from the go1984 explorer in order to generate such a representation. First, click on the "Create a new screen" button. A "Screen"...
  • Page 85 If the views supplied don’t match up with your expectations, you can add more templates in a simple manner. You will find the definitions for the views (*.ini) under the go1984 installation folder in the “Template” directory. You can edit these using a simple text editor or you can add more vi...

  • Page 86: Additional Settings

    Additional settings 10.1 Camera In order to modify other camera settings, please select the camera in the go1984 explorer. You now have the option of influencing image processing. Note regarding IP cameras: button carries out a special function. While it is activated, the original *.jpg image from the IP cameras is used in go1984;...
  • Page 87 Fit image to visible area (expand) Maintain image proportions Use original image from camera (for best performance) Flip image horizontally Flip image vertically Rotate image by 90° Rotate image by 180° Rotate image by 270° © 2000-2009 logiware gmbh...
  • Page 88 User manual Additional settings You set the image record pause using the following sliders. The default setting is 200 ms, i.e. 5 images per second (fps). In order to avoid increasing the network load and memory requirements unnecessarily, you should in this case set the actual value required rather than the highest possible value.

  • Page 89: Startup Settings

    10.2 Startup settings You can choose to launch go1984 minimized. In this case, the application will not be visible at first. Only the little go1984 program icon will appear next to the system clock. Double-clicking on the icon will open the application interface. As a further option, you can set go1984 to be launched automatically when Windows is started.

  • Page 90: Http Proxy

    User manual Additional settings 10.3 HTTP Proxy If a proxy server is required for the HTTP protocol in your network, define the necessary settings here. Ask your network administrator for the correct settings. © 2000-2009 logiware gmbh...

  • Page 91: Smtp Server Configuration

    SMTP server configuration In order to enable e-mail sending from go1984, a so-called SMTP server first needs to be entered; this only has to be done once. Outgoing e-mails are sent to this server and ultimately to the recipient. Your provider can supply you with the settings required to configure the SMTP server.
  • Page 92 User manual Additional settings In most cases, it is sufficient to complete the fields shown in the diagram. If go1984 is still not able to send e-mails, check the settings or test using the "POP3-before-SMTP" authentication method. To do so, please complete the "POP3 access data"...

  • Page 93: Translation

    A dialog box appears requesting you to enter a name for the new language (e. g. Spanish). Use the existing languages to translate terms line by line into the new language. After completing the translation, the newly created language option is immediately available. © 2000-2009 logiware gmbh...

  • Page 94: Event Management

    Event management go1984 includes a highly flexible event management option, which permits go1984 to be individually configured. Various input and output signals are available. These signals can be supplied to go1984 by cameras, schedulers or plug-ins. Every input signal can be linked to one or more actions. The most important signals are automatically linked to standard actions after go1984 is installed.
  • Page 95 (see “Scene generation” à "No motion was detected for this time interval") has not yet expired. Scheduler scheduler is in the green range. Http event http event is currently active. © 2000-2009 logiware gmbh...
  • Page 96 User manual Event management The different input signals are grouped in the program's IO Manager. LEDs are depicted to the left of the signals. The LEDs may indicate the following status: Signal on Signal off Signal is deactivated and therefore not available (default setting for camera inputs and camera outputs) You can view the different signals from the cameras in the IO Manager under the "Event"...
  • Page 97 An IP camera's digital input has been linked to a doorbell. Whenever a visitor rings the bell, the camera is supposed to start recording. To set up this event, first choose a camera in the go1984 explorer and then select the "Record" option.

  • Page 98: Appendix

    User manual Appendix Appendix 12.1 POP3/SMTP-Server A list of the most common POP3/SMTP servers: 1und1 POP3-Server: pop.1und1.com SMTP-Server: smtp.1und1.com Pop-Kontoname: ptXXXXXX-XXX (Mailbox-Name) ARCOR POP3-Server: pop3.arcor.de SMTP-Server: postman.arcor.de (mail.arcor.de) Pop-Kontoname: Benutzername E-PLUS POP3-Server: mail.imail.de SMTP-Server: mail.imail.de Pop-Kontoname: Benutzername FREENET POP3-Server: pop3.freenet.de SMTP-Server: mx.freenet.de...

  • Page 99: Masthead

    E-mail support : support@logiware.de All company and/or product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks or brands of the respective manufacturers. We reserve the right to make technical changes and assume no responsibility for errors or omissions. © 2000-2009 logiware gmbh...

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