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Ovation Systems Ltd.
Springfield Barn
London Road
Milton Common
Oxfordshire
OX9 2JY
UK
Tel:
+44 1844 279 638
Fax:
+44 1844 279 071
Email:
support@ovation.co.uk
Web:
www.ovation.co.uk
Manual Issue 1.42
AfterBurner-2 Firmware 1.4
AfterBurner-2
Time-Lapse DVD
Video Recorder
User Guide
Ovation Systems Ltd.
www.ovation.co.uk
User Guide
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Summary of Contents for Ovation Systems AfterBurner-2
- Page 1 User Guide Ovation Systems Ltd. Springfield Barn London Road Milton Common Oxfordshire OX9 2JY Tel: +44 1844 279 638 Fax: +44 1844 279 071 Email: support@ovation.co.uk Web: www.ovation.co.uk Manual Issue 1.42 Ovation Systems Ltd. Page 1 AfterBurner-2 Firmware 1.4 www.ovation.co.uk...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Webpage Interface .......................... 28 File List Webpage..........................29 Alarm List Webpage ........................30 Motion Detection ..........................31 6 AfterBurner-2 PC Configuration Utility ............... 32 Installing the PC Configuration Utility....................32 Running the PC Configuration Utility ....................33 Picture in Picture Setup ........................33 Motion Detection .......................... -
Page 3: Introduction
PC or consumer market DVD video players. AfterBuner-2 replaces the highly successful AfterBurner-1 DVD recorder and retains all the capabilities of its predecessor. The basic operation of AfterBurner-2 is essentially the same as AfterBurner-1 with the addition of the following key features:... -
Page 4: Quick-Setup Guide
(which increases record time per DVD by storing fewer pictures per second). AfterBurner-2 writes video to its internal hard disk and when it has enough data, and there is a blank DVD in its drive, it automatically burns a DVD. If there is no DVD in the drive, AfterBuner-2 continues to record to the internal disk. -
Page 5: Record Set-Up
Figure 3: AfterBuner-2 Top Level Menus Record Set-up As standard, AfterBurner-2 is shipped configured for 24 hour time-lapse recording (at 2 pictures per second) in medium quality. This may be altered by pressing the “Mnu+” key 3 times to show the following screen:... - Page 6 DVD: 24.0h 2.08fps Quality: M Vid-only Initially, the record time per DVD flashes, indicating it may be altered by the K L keys. Once set to the required record time per DVD, press M to scroll to the next parameter, in this case video quality.
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Page 7: Start / Stop Recording
Start / Stop Recording Once the record time per DVD, quality and burn options are configured, the recorder starts recoding by pressing the “REC” key. This key will show constant red when recording in real-time, flashing red when recording in time-lapse. Pressing the record key again causes the unit to enter “Stop”... -
Page 8: Burning A Dvd
Burning a DVD 1 From the default screen, press the “MENU” once to show a list of files on the hard disk. The file to be burnt may be selected by the K L keys. For each file, the start times, finish times &... -
Page 9: Playing Dvds
TIPM Ovation Systems offer a PC application called DVD Explorer, which is designed specifically for the review of AfterBurner DVDs. DVD Explorer provides quick navigation to any date and time on the DVD review along with the ability to single step forwards and backwards. -
Page 10: Advanced Menus
Alm rate: Enter fps >> to exit Alm time: HH, MM, SS Comm1: 38400, 19200, 09600, 57600 New for AfterBurner-2 Unit: 1 to 60 PIP, various Inputs auto, fixed Level , auto, fixed - Colour, mono... -
Page 11: Set Disk Options
Set Disk Options Set disk options =================== DSK: endless loop Quick wipe: No DSK: endless loop: (default) the unit fills the disk as it records. Once full, AfterBurner then automatically overwrites the oldest data. stop when full: stops recording when the internal disk is full (i.e. no overwrite). -
Page 12: Burn Options
Burn Options Set the disk burn / display options. Set burn options ===================== Pick: youngest first Index #: Sequential Pick: youngest first: (default) shows the youngest file first in the “Set Burn File” menu. oldest unburnt: shows the oldest unburnt file first in the “Set Burn File”... -
Page 13: Set Record Timer
Set Record Timer Menu to set-up the 4 internal record timers. Press M to enter this option. Set Record Timer =================== Timer #1: range 10 Jan to 15Jan Use the K L keys to select the timer (1 to 4) to be adjusted. Pressing Mthen adjusts the timer options, which are as follows: Disabled: default. -
Page 14: Set Alarm Options
Set Alarm Options Allows Afterburner to increase its picture record rate under control of external alarms inputs (pins 1 & 2 of the external control I/O connector, see Section 4.1). There are various alarm modes described below which are selected by the K L keys: Set alarm options =================== Mode: start/stop... -
Page 15: Set Video Options
Set Video Options This menu controls the video input configuration. Set Video Options =================== Pip: Full size Inputs: Auto Pip: Sets the configuration of the input video quad. There are 22 preset modes and it is recommended to use a video monitor connected to the “Video Out”... -
Page 16: Set Onscreen Display (Osd) Format
Set Onscreen Display (OSD) Format This menu controls on -screen display configuration: Set OSD Format =================== OSD: Set A Locale: UNVERSAL NB: it is recommended to use the video monitor output when adjusting the OSD format. Set A, B, C, D: 4 preset onscreen display mode showing date and time at the top and bottom of the screen User:... - Page 17 It is possible to setup a custom format of the onscreen display by the front panel LCD or the via the webpage interface / AfterBuner-2 Configuration PC software (Section 6.3 page 33) and webpage interface. Enter user OSD custom setup mode by pressing M at the flashing “User” prompt. There are 5 possible on-screen items that can be set-up to show a number of parameters, along with the position, colour and format.
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Page 18: Set System Options
Set System Options Set System Options =================== Record Pause: Off Audio Format: 25 fps Record Pause: On / Off (default off). Selects Record-pause mode where pressing the record key whilst recoding causes the unit to enter record pause. Pressing the record key for 2 seconds stops recording. See Section 2.6 page 7. -
Page 19: Set Time & Date
Set Time & Date Sets the internal clock and Daylight Savings Time mode. Set Time & Date =================== 12:40 Tue 15Mar2010 Timezone: UTC+0 BST Use the K L and the M to set up the time and date and Daylight savings time option: Country: Select country. -
Page 20: Set Comms Options
Set-up of the RS232 port. The above items should not be altered unless there is a specific reason to do so. 3.10 Set network’ menu: The ‘Set network’ menu is used to configure AfterBurner-2 ’s Ethernet port. Set Network =================== DHCP enabled: Yes 192.168.000.128... -
Page 21: Set Active Keyes
3.11 Set Active Keyes Allows “MENU”, “REC” , “DVD” and “STBY” front panel keys to be disabled when the rear panel configuration switch “B” is set to ON. See Section 4.2 for more information about the rear panel configuration switch. Set Active Keys =================== Up: Fwd... -
Page 22: Set Configuration
3.13 Set Configuration Reset the AfterBurner system configuration to factory defaults and enable load-system- configuration from CD or DVD disk. Set Configuration =================== Default values? No Load CD/DVD ini? Default values?: if set to “yes” and the M key pressed, the unit’s system configuration will be returned the factory default settings. -
Page 23: External I/O & Control
INTERNAL EXTERNAL VIDEO IN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 CONFIG ETHERNET DISK DRIVES a b c d 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 d Light c Aux VIDEO b Lock a On SERIAL +12V 1 Alm Start 8 Record 2 Alm Stop 9 Disk Ful... - Page 24 Low when alarm active, output as Time-out Can be used to synchronise the clocks of a two or more AfterBurners. Contact Ovation for more information. Chain-out Asserted when disk is 5 MB from being full. Can be used to start a second AfterBurner recording when connected its “Chain In”...
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Page 25: Rear Panel Configuration Switches
Rear Panel Configuration Switches a b c d Default switch settings are shown (”On” is down) A Light Front panel backlight. ON = always on, OFF = on for 5 seconds after each key press B Safe Mode: Used for debugging. Must be set to off C Lock: Front panel lock-out, see Section 3.11 D On. -
Page 26: Examples Of External Control
Examples of External Control Remote Record Switch Connect record switch to pins 6 & 3, Wake- up & Record. 6 Wake-up 3 Record In NB: When the switch opens, the unit will enter “Stop” or “Record-pause” depending on 7 Ground Record the “Record Pause”... -
Page 27: Setting The Ip Address
It is possible to communicate with AfterBurner-2 through its Ethernet port using a PC with a web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. Setting the IP Address By default, AfterBurner-2 is shipped set to DCHP IP addressing where the network DHCP sever allocates the unit’s IP address. -
Page 28: Webpage Interface
You can also view the recorder video input at an update of around a picture every 3 seconds. The main webpage also displays stills of events such as start and stop recording and any alarm triggers. Figure 7: AfterBurner-2 Webpage interface Important: Many setup parameters can be changed and stored via the webpage interface. -
Page 29: File List Webpage
File List Webpage Clicking the “Show File List” link on the top right on the main Webpage shows the video files on the disk. It is possible to download each file by clicking its name using the “Save File” option. The files are in .VOB format (MPEG-2) and may be viewed in most PC video players. NB: the recorded files can be up to 1 GB in size and therefore can take a very long time to download. -
Page 30: Alarm List Webpage
Alarm List Webpage Clicking the “Alarm List” shows a list of events such as record start and stop instructions and alarm triggers. Each alarm trigger may be downloaded by clicking the file name and using the “Save File” option. It is possible to download all of the Alarm or a smaller clip with a selectable size. -
Page 31: Motion Detection
Motion Detection The motion detection can be setup remotely via the webpage interface via the “Setup Motion” link on the main page. The webpage shows a snap-shot of the video input for each camera so the zones of interest can be easily selected. Figure 10: Motion Detection Setup Webpage... -
Page 32: Afterburner-2 Pc Configuration Utility
6 AfterBurner-2 PC Configuration Utility The AfterBurner-2 Configuration Utility is a PC application that allows for the set-up of key features such as onscreen display and motion detection. Installing the PC Configuration Utility The PC Configuration application (Aft_II.exe) can be downloaded from the AfterBurner-2 web interface (via the “download local app”... -
Page 33: Running The Pc Configuration Utility
Running the PC Configuration Utility Double-click Aft_II.exe to run the application and if connection is successful a “C:\>” prompt will be seen. See Figure 12, below. Figure 12: PC Configuration Utility Start-up Screen Picture in Picture Setup Figure 13: Picture in Picture Setup Screen Via the “PiP”... -
Page 34: Motion Detection
Motion Detection Figure 14: Motion Setup Screen The motion detection is available for all cameras via the “ChA”, “Ch B”…. selection buttons. Any previous settings may be cleared by the “ignore all motion” button. To select an area for motion detection, click a square on the grid and drag to the required size. Once the motion zones are setup, the sensitivity and object detection speed may be adjusted with the drop down lists. -
Page 35: Firmware Upgrades
Ethernet (see section 7.2 below) The procedure for upgrading via the a CD is as follows: 1 Download the latest firmware Zip file from the Ovation Systems website and up-zip to a temporary local folder (Eg C:\temp). - Page 36 NB: If the IP address is showing “000.000.000.000” then AfterBurner has been unable to obtain an IP address via DHCP. In this case, set “DHCP enabled” to “No” and press “Mnu+” to store the new setting. Now press ”STBY” followed by “ON” to enable the new IP address and go back to step 4.
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