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Polaris 1800, 4400, 3400, 5800 Series DVR.
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  • Page 1 Polaris DVR Manual User Guide Polaris 1800, 4400, 3400, 5800 Series DVR. V. 4.120 patch 6 Global Network Security...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    This product is made by the advanced technology of GNS and has passed reliability and compatibility test. This is an installation guide for the Polaris user. The Polaris Site Program is the software on the Polaris DVR unit. The Polaris Center Program is the software for the remote site PC.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Unpacking the DVR…………………………………………………………………………………… 7 Contents……………………………………………………………………………...………………… 7 Front Side Layout……………………………………………………………………………………... 8 Back Side Layout……………………………………………………………………………………… 9 Installing the DVR………………………………………………………………….………………… 10 Book 1 Polaris DVR User Guide Chapter 1 Main Screen 1.1 Main Screen Functions……………………………………………………….………………... 14 1.2 Pan/Tilt & Zoom Controls…………………………………………………….………………... 16 Chapter 2 Search Functions 2.1 Switching to Search Screen……………………………………………………………………...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Chapter 3 Setup Functions 3.1 Hardware Setup………………………………………………………………………………… 50 3.2 Motion Setup…………………………………………………………………..………………... 52 3.3 Schedule Setup……………………………………………………………….………………… 54 3.4 Screen Division Setup………………………………………………………..………………… 56 3.5 Modem Setup………………………………………………………………….………………... 57 3.6 Site Information Setup……………………………………………………….………………… 60 3.7 Password Setup………………………………………………………………………………..62 3.8 Audio Setup……………………………………………………………………………………... 63 3.9 System Setup………………………………………………………………….………………...
  • Page 5 3.2 About Polaris Center………………………………………………………...………………… 110 3.3 Setup Configuration………………………………………………………….………………… 111 Modem………………………………………………………………………..…………………. 112 Other…………………………………………………………………………..………………… 113 Chapter 4. Connecting Polaris Center to DVR site 4.1 Accessing Site Connect Window…………………………………………...………………… 114 4.2 Site Connect Functions – LAN……………………………………………..………………… 115 4.3 Site Connect Functions - PSTN (Modem) ………………………………..…………………...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Part 2 Additional Remote Programs Chapter 7. K-Remote Backup Server 7.1 K-Remote Backup Server Functions………………………………………………………… 132 7.2 K-Remote Backup Server Menu Functions……………………………….………………… 133 7.3 K-Remote Backup Server Log Functions…………………………………………………… 134 Chapter 8. Intelli Upgrader 8.1 Intelli Upgrader Functions…………………………………………………..…………………...

  • Page 7: Unpacking The Dvr

    2. Remove box by pulling and lifting the system up by both hands. Place the system down carefully. 3. Read user’s manual thoroughly before installing! 4. Make sure all parts have been included as listed: • GNS Polaris Series DVR • Power Cable •...

  • Page 8: Front Side Layout

    FRONT SIDE DOOR CLOSE DOOR OPEN Design of Front and Rear Side may be modified for product development.

  • Page 9: Back Side Layout

    REAR SIDE Design of Front and Rear Side may be modified for product development.

  • Page 10: Installing The Dvr

    • When all the connections are secured, adjust the mouse, keyboard, and monitor to your comfort. Plug in the monitor and then turn on the DVR system and the Polaris DVR Site Software will start up. RS-232C Port RS-232C Port...

  • Page 11: Book 1 Polaris Dvr User Guide

    Polaris DVR Manual Book 1 Polaris DVR User Guide Polaris 1800, 4400, 3400, 5800 Series DVR. Global Network Security...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1 Main Screen

    Chapter 1 Main Screen 1.1 Main Screen Functions……………………………………………………….………………... 14 1.2 Pan/Tilt & Zoom Controls…………………………………………………….………………... 16...

  • Page 14: Main Screen Functions

    0% free the system is continuing to record video by deleting the oldest video. 5. Exit – Exits the program and turns off the Polaris DVR system. 6. Camera – Displays which cameras are activated and recording. The buttons will appear depressed when the camera is active.
  • Page 15 1. Main Screen 1.1 Main Screen Functions Cont. 9. Motion Detection Box – A green or red motion detection box appears when the camera is activated by motion in the motion detection box area. If there is not a colored motion detection box the camera is not recording.

  • Page 16: Pan/Tilt & Zoom Controls

    1.2 Pan/Tilt & Zoom Controls Certain Pan/Tilt & Zoom (PTZ) cameras can be controlled with the Polaris DVR software. If a PTZ camera is configured, (refer to page 50 on configuring a PTZ camera with the Polaris DVR software and page 79 to connect PTZ camera to DVR) the PTZ controls can be accessed by clicking on the PTZ camera image from the main screen.
  • Page 17 1. Main Screen 1.2 Pan/Tilt & Zoom Cont. PTZ Controls Configure 2 1. Power – Turns on or off the camera. 2. Wiper – Operates the wiper on the PTZ camera. 3. Light – Turns on or off the PTZ camera light. 4.

  • Page 19: Chapter 2 Search Functions

    Chapter 2 Search Functions 2.1 Switching to Search Screen…………………………………………………………………… 20 2.2 Date and Time………………………………………………………………..…………………. 21 2.3 Intelli-Search Functions………………………………………………………………………... 22 2.4 Playback Functions…………………………………………………………..………………… 24 2.5 Search Index………………………………………………………………….………………… 25 2.6 Object Search…………………………………………………………………………………… 26 How to Run Object Search……………………………………………….……………….. 27 2.7 Full Screen Search……………………………………………………………………………... 29 2.8 Book Mark……………………………………………………………………..…………………...

  • Page 20: Switching To Search Screen

    2. Search Functions 2.1 Switching to the Search Screen 1. Click the [Search] button to go to the search mode. Password window appears. 2. Choose the user level and enter the password. Click [OK]. The Search window will appear. Refer to page 62 for information about changing the password.

  • Page 21: Date And Time

    2. Search Functions 2.2 Date and Time 1. Year and month - Click on the up and down arrows to change the year and month. 2. Day - The white day is the selected day, the yellow day is the currant day, and the red days are the days with recorded information.

  • Page 22: Intelli-Search Functions

    2. Search Functions 2.3 Intelli-Search Funtions 1. Scroll button for cameras - This function is to scroll up and down the cameras to select for viewing. 2. Camera - Select the camera numbers you wish to search. Chosen cameras are shown by being highlighted.
  • Page 23 2. Search Functions 2.3 Intelli-Search Functions 6. Split Screen Setup - Click this button to expand and show the different spit screen setups. When a split screen is chosen the search screen will automatically choose the number of cameras to fill each screen division.

  • Page 24: Playback Functions

    2. Search Functions 2.4 Playback Funtions 1. Playback Buttons n i l n i l 2. Panorama button - When searching with one camera, this function shows frame by frame consecutively for the selected camera in 4, 6, 9, 10, 13, or 16 split mode. 3.

  • Page 25: Search Index

    2. Search Functions 2.5 Index Search 1. Searching index - After selecting the time to search it is possible to see the index of the selected time. Pressing the Index button will list recording order, type of recording (sensor, motion), camera, and exact time.

  • Page 26: Object Search

    2. Search Functions 2.6 Object Search 1. Object search - Searches for any changes to a specific area of the video and search events where items appear or disappear. Object search - Activates the DVR to the Object Search Mode. Object search start - Starts the Object Search.

  • Page 27: How To Run Object Search

    2. Search Functions 2.6 Object Search How to Run Object Search 1. Click the Object Search button to activate Object Search Mode. 2. Select the Year, Month, Day, Camera and approximate time of the desired Object Search. 3. Highlight on the Object Search Grid the area to search. 4.
  • Page 28 2. Search Functions 2.6 Object Search 5. Click the Object Search Start button to start searching. The DVR will start searching and display a results window with the results of the search. Another window will also appear showing the progress of the search. Depending on the amount of activity and the amount of time, the search could take awhile.

  • Page 29: Full Screen Search

    2. Search Functions 2.7 Full Screen Search 1. Full Screen Search - Switches the search screen to full screen, removing the software GUI. Click the right mouse button to switch back to the searching mode screen.

  • Page 30: Bookmark

    2. Search Functions 2.8 Bookmark 1. Bookmark - This function is to register the location of currently searched image to quickly access later. Registered images from the bookmark can be accessed easily from the list of bookmarked locations. 2. Bookmark list - This list shows the image locations that were bookmarked previously. The list gives the time and description of each bookmarked image.

  • Page 31: Expanding, Zooming And Image Movement Of Search Screen

    2. Search Functions 2.9 Expanding, Zooming and Image Movement of Search Screen The following buttons can only be used when one camera is selected for playback. During a split screen mode, double click a camera image to select one camera. 1.

  • Page 32: Improving Image Quality Of The Search Screen

    2. Search Functions 2.10 Improving Image Quality of the Search Screen Brightness - Adjust the brightness of the stored image. Contrast - Adjust black and white tone. Smoothness and Sharpness - This function smoothes and cleans rough and blurry edges. Noise Reduction.

  • Page 33: Audio Play Configuration

    2. Search Functions 2.11 Audio Play Configuration Audio Play Configuration - The audio configuration window will appear (left) when clicked. Adjust the volume or mute the audio playback.

  • Page 34: Printing Images

    2. Search Functions 2.12 Printing Images Printing Recorded Images - The print window will appear when clicked. Choose the printer and number of copies and press [OK]. The DVR will print the image that is shown in the search screen. Tip - You can only print when one camera image is displayed in the search screen and a printer is properly connected to the DVR.

  • Page 35: Backup

    2. Search Functions 2.13 Backup 1. Backup - Back up images to a floppy or video to an external media source (CDRW, HDD, etc.) Back Up Images to Floppy. 1. Go to the Search screen and find the image to backup. The Search screen should show only one camera image to backup to floppy (as shown below).

  • Page 36: Using The Watermark Check Program

    2. Search Functions 2.13 Backup Using the Watermark Checker Program 1. Open the Watermark Checker by opening the program ‘WMChecker.exe’ on the floppy disk with the image saved from the DVR system. 2. The following ‘Watermark Checker Window’ will appear. 3.
  • Page 37 2. Search Functions 2.13 Backup Using the Watermark Checker Program Cont. 5. Click the [Water Mark Check] button to verify the picture file. 6. Once the picture file is verified either window will appear.

  • Page 38: How To Format Cd

    2. Search Functions 2.13 Backup - Formatting CD for Backup 1. Insert Blank CDRW or CDR into DVR. If the Easy CD Creator Window pops up, close window. Click the Search button. 2. Password screen will pop up, choose the user level and type in password. Click “OK” to advance to the Search Screen.
  • Page 39 2. Search Functions 2.13 Backup - Formatting CD for Backup 4. In the ‘Backup’ window click the [Select Media] button and the ‘Select Backup Media’ window will pop up. 5. In the ‘Select Backup Media’ window, make sure the local dive is selected and scroll down the path menu and select the CD drive (dive n:).
  • Page 40 2. Search Functions 2.13 Backup - Formatting CD for Backup 7. In the ‘Roxio Drag to Disc’ window click the menu icon in the top left hand corner of the window. 8. Once the menu icon has been clicked, a 9.
  • Page 41 2. Search Functions 2.13 Backup - Formatting CD for Backup 11. Once the CD is completely formatted and ready for to be burned the ‘Disc Preparation’ window will disap- pear and the ‘Roxio Drag to Disc’ window will now show with the CD label that was inputted in step 9. Click the ‘close window’...

  • Page 42: How To Backup Video To Cdr/Cdrw In Encrypted Format

    ‘Time Backup’ option is to back up video in an encripted format. The ‘Time Backup’ is a compressed video format which can store more information than AVI Format. The Polaris Center software is needed to playback the ‘Time Backup’ video.
  • Page 43 Have all the check boxes checked and click [Eject]. The DVR will eject the CD and it can now be played on any PC with the Polaris Center Software. Refer to page 128 to play back encrypted video with...

  • Page 44: How To Backup Video To Cdr/Cdrw In Avi Format

    2. Search Functions 2.13 Backup - AVI Video Backup AVI Video Backup AVI backup option is to backup the video in AVI format which can be played back by Window’s Media Player or other image players without the use of additional DVR software. How to Backup in AVI Backup 1.
  • Page 45 2. Search Functions 2.13 Backup - AVI Video Backup 3. Select the Start and End Time. - Select the day and time of the start and end time of back up. 4. Split by - Select manually the start and end time manually or select the length of video by the split by option.
  • Page 46 2. Search Functions 2.13 Backup - AVI Video Backup 10. Select Position - Select the position of the caption information for the AVI backup file. 11. Click [OK] to start the backup process. Each camera that is selected to be backed up will be an individual AVI file.

  • Page 47: Email Backup

    2. Search Functions 2.13 Backup - Email Backup Email Backup Email backup sends an image or a one minute AVI video clip to an email account. The size of the AVI video clip will depend on the selected CODEC and amount of motion in the AVI video clip. The file size will be between 1KB to 30MB.
  • Page 49 Chapter 3 Setup Functions 3.1 Hardware Setup………………………………………………………………………………… 50 3.2 Motion Setup…………………………………………………………………..………………... 52 3.3 Schedule Setup……………………………………………………………….………………… 54 3.4 Screen Division Setup………………………………………………………..………………… 56 3.5 Modem Setup………………………………………………………………….………………... 57 3.6 Site Information Setup……………………………………………………….………………… 60 3.7 Password Setup………………………………………………………………………………..62 3.8 Audio Setup……………………………………………………………………………………... 63 3.9 System Setup………………………………………………………………….………………...

  • Page 50: Hardware Setup

    3. Setup Functions 3.1 Hardware Setup Camera Setup 1. Setup - Checkmark the camera to enable the camera. 2. Name – Assign the camera name or title, which will be displayed on the main screen (EX. Front Door, Aisle 1). Up to 14 characters can be used. 3.
  • Page 51 3. Setup Functions 3.1 Hardware Setup Sensor Functions (Only applicable if sensors are available and are connected to the DVR system. Refer to page 81 to connect a sensor (door contact, motion detector, etc.) to the DVR system.) 7. Setup – Checkmark to activate the sensor. 8.

  • Page 52: Motion Setup

    3. Setup Functions 3.2 Motion Setup Motion Detection Setup 1. Camera – Click on a numbered button to make changes to that specific camera. 2. Motion Detection Zone - Define up to five motion detection zones (making a shaded box by click and drag) per camera.
  • Page 53 12. Adjustable Recording Frame Rate - Each camera’s recording rate (per second) is adjustable with Polaris 4400 Series or higher. Tip - If you increase the frame rate of a certain camera, the frame rate of the other cameras will be decreased with 8 &...

  • Page 54: Schedule Setup

    3. Setup Functions 3.3 Schedule Setup Schedule Setup 1. Camera - Click on a numbered button to define recording settings for the selected camera 2. Recording Schedule - Highlight the desired blocks of time that is to be adjusted and then choose the type of recording from the ‘Record Mode’...
  • Page 55 3. Setup Functions 3.3 Schedule Setup 4. Record Mode - Select the type of recording for the selected camera and time segment. • Continuous - Cameras will record at all times for the designated time segment (note: If this function is selected then all other recording settings will be canceled).

  • Page 56: Screen Division Setup

    3. Setup Functions 3.4 Screen Division Setup Screen Division 1. Screen Divisions - Select the screen division to modify. 4 ch. 6 ch. 9 ch. 10 ch. 13 ch. 16 ch. 2. Camera Selection - Select the cameras to be placed on the screen division. 3.

  • Page 57: Modem Setup

    3. Setup Functions 3.5 Modem Setup Modem Setup 1. Type of Connection - ‘LAN/PSTN/ISDN/LEASED CIRCUIT[Router]’ must be selected for remote access. 2. Video Bandwith - Restrict the bandwith of the transferred data. 3. Password - Enter and confirm a four digit numeric password. This password is needed for remote access. 4.
  • Page 58 5. Emergency IP Address - When the DVR system is set up with a LAN or Leased Circuit connection and connect to a Polaris Center PC, assign an IP address for an emergency connection. If the DVR is activated for emergency the DVR will send an emergency message to the Emergency Monitor program on the Polaris Center PC.
  • Page 59 3. Setup Functions 3.5 Modem Setup 6. EMail Service - Select this option to send an emergency email with an image when an emergency is activated on the DVR system. Click the Recipient button to open the Email Service-Emergency window to enter email addresses.

  • Page 60: Site Information Setup

    3. Setup Functions 3.6 Site Information Setup Site Information 1. DVR Information - Enter the Site Code, Site name, Location, Model, Distributor, Purchase Date and Notes. A site code is required for the DVR and the site code, and the site name is needed for remote access. When connecting remotely if either the Site code or Site name is incorrect the connection will be lost.
  • Page 61 3. Setup Functions 3.6 Site Information Setup 3. Image Transfer to Floppy Disk - When selected, the DVR will store the image onto a floppy disk in JPEG format. If it is not selected, it will save the image in BMP format. Disable Local Live - When selected the live video for all cameras on the main surveillance screen will not be viewable, however, the DVR system is still recording.

  • Page 62: Password Setup

    3. Setup Functions 3.7 Password Setup Password Setup 1. Password Change - Passwords can be inputted into the DVR system for access to the Search and Setup sceens . Level 1 is the adminstator and Level 2 & 3 is for users. This password can be alpha-numeric and must be at least 4 characters long.

  • Page 63: Audio Setup

    3. Setup Functions 3.8 Audio Setup Audio Setup 1. Audio Settings - The DVR can record up to 1 channel of audio. Audio Save Enable - Once selected the audio will be recorded with the video of the selected camera. The audio will only record while the camera is activated and recording video.

  • Page 64: System Setup

    3. Setup Functions 3.9 System Setup System Setup 1. System Off Time - Shuts off the DVR at the selected day and time. 2. System Restart Time - Restarts the DVR either daily, weekly or monthly at the selected time. It is recommended that the DVR restarts at least once a week.
  • Page 65 3. Setup Functions 3.9 System Setup 5. Backup Settings - Is used to set a schedule for backing up data to another media instead of the internal Hard Drive. When the ‘Backup’ button is clicked the following window appears. Setup Backup Schedule 6.

  • Page 66: Setup Functions

    3. Setup Functions 3.9 System Setup Add Schedule Setup 1. Title - Input the title for the backup schedule list. 2. Date/Time - Select the start and end date and time for the backup data. 3. Rotation Option - Select if the backup schedule will recoccure every day, week, month or none for no reoccurance.
  • Page 67 2. Remote Drive - The video data can be recorded to a remote PC or file server using an IP address. The remote PC or file server needs to have the Polaris Center program installed to the system and the Remote Backup Server program needs to be running (refer to page 104 on installing the Polaris Center program and page 132 on the functions of the Remote Backup Server program).
  • Page 68 3. Setup Functions 3.9 System Setup 1. Select Drive - Once the IP address and password is inputted for the remote PC or file server click ‘Select Drive’. 2. Select Drive Path - If the connection is successful using the inputted IP address and password, choose the appropriate back media drive the remote PC or file server.
  • Page 69 3. Setup Functions 3.9 System Setup 1. Easy Update - The DVR System can be updated for upgrades to the program. Once the Easy Update button is clicked the IntelliUpdate window will appear. 2. IntelliUpdate - Select the directory with the DVR software upgrade and click OK. The directory should contain all the files for the software upgrade.
  • Page 70 3.9 System Setup 1. Network Port Setting - Click the button to change the network port settings on the Polaris Site and Center program. The following window will appear. Default settings will appear. Once the port settings are changed the DVR system needs to be restarted for the port settings to apply.
  • Page 71 3. Setup Functions 3.9 System Setup Object Watch Alarm 1. Object Watch Alarm - An alarm can be set to be activated if a camera set with the Object Watch function is activated. Alarm used - Activates the Object Watch Alarm. Control used - Select a designated Control to be used if the Object Watch alarm is activated.

  • Page 72: Motion Tracking Setup

    3. Setup Functions 3.10 Motion Tracking Setup Motion Tracking When the DVR system has a Niko-97(98) speed dome camera installed, this function allows the PTZ camera to have motion tracking (follows movement). 1. Enable Camera - Select the camera to be activated for motion tracking. 2.
  • Page 73 3. Setup Functions 3.10 Motion Tracking Setup 8. Range Screen Value - Inputs the left or right value for the currant camera position. 9. Range Enable - If selected the camera will only move within the set pan values. 10. Tilt - Assign the minimum angle for the Tilt based on the ‘Start Position’. 11.

  • Page 74: Storage Setup

    3. Setup Functions 3.11 Storage Setup Storage 1. Drive Allocation - Displays the partitions in the hard drive. 2. Modify Storage Structure - Displays the Storage Structure Window. Modifying Storage Structure: Allocation for each drive can be changed. 3. Allocation - Click on the desired drive to be allocated.

  • Page 75: Emap Setup

    3. Setup Functions 3.12 Emap Setup EMap Setup A bitmap image of the building layout can be loaded to the Emap window and cameras, controls and sensors can be placed on the layout. Once the Emap is activated and properly setup, from the main surveillance screen, a camera icon can be clicked to see the actual video image.

  • Page 77: Appendix

    Appendix A. Backup Files……………………………………………………………………………………… 78 B. External Connections………………………………………………………….………………… 79 B.1. Connecting Pan/Tilt Drive……………………………………………………………. 79 B.2. Connecting PSTN, ISDN or Leased Circuit……………………….……………….. 80 B.3. Connecting Sensor & Control……………………………………….………………. 81 B.4. Connecting Watchdog Cable………………………………………..………………. 82 C. Receiver Boards Layout……………………………………………………….………………… 83 RX-Receiver (KRE-301) layout………………………………………………………. 83 RX-Receiver (KRE-302) layout……………………………………………………….

  • Page 78: Backup Files

    A. Backup Files...

  • Page 79: External Connections

    B. External Connections B.1 Connecting Pan/Tilt Drive...

  • Page 80: Connecting Pstn, Isdn Or Leased Circuit

    B. External Connections B.2 Connecting PSTN, ISDN or Leased Circuit...

  • Page 81: Connecting Sensor & Control

    B. External Connections B.3 Connecting Sensor & Control External Sensor Connection External Control Connection...

  • Page 82: Connecting Watchdog Cable

    B. External Connections B.4 Connecting Watchdog Cable...

  • Page 83: Receiver Boards Layout

    C. Receiver Boards Layout C.1 RX-Receiver (KRE-301) layout (optional)

  • Page 84: Rx-Receiver (Kre-302) Layout

    C. Receiver Boards Layout C.2 RX-Receiver (KRE-302) layout (optional)

  • Page 85: User Management For Remote Connection

    D. User Management for Remote Connection D.1 Emergency Message Connection Setup...
  • Page 86 D. User Management for Remote Connection D.1 Emergency Message Connection Setup...

  • Page 87: Setting Ppp For Pstn/Isdn Connection

    D. User Management for Remote Connection D.2 Setting PPP for PSTN/ISDN Connection...

  • Page 88: Creating K Network Icon

    D. User Management for Remote Connection D.3 Creating K Network Icon...
  • Page 89 D. User Management for Remote Connection D.3 Creating K Network Icon...
  • Page 90 D. User Management for Remote Connection D.3 Creating K Network Icon...

  • Page 91: Creating Incoming Connections Icon

    D. User Management for Remote Connection D.4 Creating Incoming Connections Icon...
  • Page 92 D. User Management for Remote Connection D.4 Creating Incoming Connections Icon...
  • Page 93 D. User Management for Remote Connection D.4 Creating Incoming Connections Icon...

  • Page 94: Connection Properties

    D. User Management for Remote Connection D.5 Connection Properties...
  • Page 95 D. User Management for Remote Connection D.5 Connection Properties...
  • Page 96 D. User Management for Remote Connection D.5 Connection Properties...

  • Page 97: Windows Audio Setup

    E. Windows Audio Setup E.1 Audio Recording Setup...
  • Page 98 E. Windows Audio Setup E.1 Audio Recording Setup...
  • Page 99 Polaris DVR Manual Book 2 Polaris Center Software Guide Polaris 1800, 4400, 3400, 5800 Series DVR. Global Network Security...
  • Page 100 3.2 About Polaris Center………………………………………………………...………………… 110 3.3 Setup Configuration………………………………………………………….………………… 111 Modem………………………………………………………………………..…………………. 112 Other…………………………………………………………………………..………………… 113 Chapter 4. Connecting Polaris Center to DVR site 4.1 Accessing Site Connect Window…………………………………………...………………… 114 4.2 Site Connect Functions – LAN……………………………………………..………………… 115 4.3 Site Connect Functions - PSTN (Modem) ………………………………..…………………...
  • Page 101 Table of Contents Part 2 Additional Remote Programs Chapter 7. K-Remote Backup Server 7.1 K-Remote Backup Server Functions………………………………………………………… 132 7.2 K-Remote Backup Server Menu Functions……………………………….………………… 133 7.3 K-Remote Backup Server Log Functions…………………………………………………… 134 Chapter 8. Intelli Upgrader 8.1 Intelli Upgrader Functions…………………………………………………..…………………...

  • Page 103: Part 1 Polaris Center Program

    3.2 About Polaris Center………………………………………………………...………………… 110 3.3 Setup Configuration………………………………………………………….………………… 111 Modem………………………………………………………………………..…………………. 112 Other…………………………………………………………………………..………………… 113 Chapter 4. Connecting Polaris Center to DVR site 4.1 Accessing Site Connect Window…………………………………………...………………… 114 4.2 Site Connect Functions – LAN……………………………………………..………………… 115 4.3 Site Connect Functions - PSTN (Modem) ………………………………..…………………...

  • Page 104: Chapter 1. Starting Polaris Center Program

    1. Starting Polaris Center Program 1.1 Polaris Center Program Installation 1. Insert the Polaris Software CD into the CD Drive and open the CD Drive folder. Then the Polaris Center folder and you will see the following folders. Open the Data1 folder.
  • Page 105 1. Starting Polaris Center Program 1.1 Polaris Center Program Installation 4. Check the ‘I agree to the License Agreement’ and click ‘Next’. 5. Select the path where the Polaris Center program is to be installed and click ‘Next’. By default the path is ‘C:\Polaris_Center’.
  • Page 106 1. Starting Polaris Center Program 1.1 Polaris Center Program Installation 6. Installation process will start. 7. Once installation is completed click ‘Finish’. 8. The Polaris Center icon will appear on the desktop along with Remote Backup, Intelli Upgrader, Health Monitor, and Emergency Monitor.

  • Page 107: Running The Polaris Center Program

    1. To start Polaris Center program, double click the ‘Polaris Center’ icon. 2. The Polaris Center program will ask for a password. By default there is not a password set. The first time the Polaris Center Program is executed, typing in a password will set the password to the inputted password.

  • Page 108: Chapter 2. Polaris Center Program Main Screen

    2.1 Main Screen Functions 1. Time and Date - Displays the currant time and date. 2. Now – Once the Polaris Center program is connected to a DVR site, the button will show the currant display for the selected cameras.

  • Page 109: Executing Setup

    3.1 Executing Setup Setup – Displays the Setup screen. If the Polaris Center program is not connected to a DVR site the Polaris Center Setup window will appear for the Polaris Center Program enabling the user to configure the system environment.

  • Page 110: About Polaris Center

    3. Polaris Center Setup 3.2 About Polaris Center 1. About Polaris Center – Displays the computers information and software version.

  • Page 111: Setup Configuration

    DVR site if connection is lost or interrupted. 6. Number of retry – Input the number of attempts the Polaris Center program will make to connect to the DVR site if the connection is lost.

  • Page 112: Modem

    Select ‘LAN/ISDN – Router/Leased circuit – Router’ when using a LAN or ISDN/ISDN only line (With Router). 2. Installed modem name – The Polaris Center program will automatically recognize and show the modem that in installed on the computer when the ‘PSTN/ISDN – No Router’ is selected.

  • Page 113: Other

    3. Polaris Center Setup 3.5 Other 1. Change password – Click to change the password needed to open the Polaris Center program. Enter the currant password and click ‘OK’. Enter the new password and click ‘OK’. 2. Network Port Settings – Displays the ‘Network Port Settings’ window to change the network port settings.

  • Page 114: Chapter 4. Connecting Polaris Center To Dvr Site

    4. Connecting Polaris Center to DVR site 4.1 Accessing Site Connect Window. How to access the Site Connect Window 1. Click the connect button on the main Polaris Center screen to display the ‘Connect Site’ window.

  • Page 115: Site Connect Functions - Lan

    Confirm – Input the four digit password again for confirmation. Tip – During the connection from the Polaris Center to a DVR site, the site code and password have to match the DVR site. If either the site code or password does not match, the connection fails.

  • Page 116: Site Connect Functions - Pstn (Modem)

    Confirm – Input the four digit password again for confirmation. Tip – During the connection from the Polaris Center to a DVR site, the site code and password have to match the DVR site. If either the site code or password does not match, the connection fails.

  • Page 117: Adding A New Site - Lan

    4. Type in the SITE Code, SITE Name, IP Address, Password and Password Confirm. All information must match to that of the DVR site in which the Polaris Center is to be connected to. 5. Once all the information is typed in correctly click [OK].

  • Page 118: Adding A New Site - Pstn (Modem)

    4. Type in the SITE Code, SITE Name, TEL Number, Password and Password Confirm. All information must match to that of the DVR site in which the Polaris Center is to be connected to. 5. Once all the information is typed in correctly click [OK].

  • Page 119: Editing Site Information

    4.6 Editing Site Information How to Edit the Site information in the ‘Site Connect’ window. 1. Click the [Connect] button on the main Polaris Center screen to display the ‘Site Connect’ window. 2. Select the site to be edited. 3. Click [Edit]. The ‘Edit Site Information’ window will appear.

  • Page 120: Deleting Site Information

    4.7 Deleting Site Information How to Delete the Site information in the ‘Site Connect’ window. 1. Click the [Connect] button on the main Polaris Center screen to display the ‘Site Connect’ window. 2. Select the site to be deleted. 3. Click the [Delete] button and the site will be deleted from the ‘Site Connect’ window.

  • Page 121: Connecting Polaris Center To Dvr Site

    4.8 Connecting Polaris Center to DVR site How to Connect the Polaris Center software to a DVR site. 1. Click the [Connect] button on the main Polaris Center screen to display the ‘Site Connect’ window. 2. Select the site to be connected.

  • Page 122: Viewing Live Images

    Viewing Live Images of DVR Site 1. Once the Polaris Center program is connected to a DVR site, select the desired cameras. 2. Click the ‘Now’ button and the main surveillance screen will display the live images. Tip – If the ‘Now’...

  • Page 123: Viewing Multiple Locations

    Viewing Live Images from Multiple Locations. The Polaris Center program can connect up to 16 different DVR sites at one time with a LAN connection. The Polaris Center program can also display cameras from different locations on the main surveillance screen at one time (example: you can view one camera from 16 different DVR sites on the main surveillance screen at one time).

  • Page 124: Chapter 5. Dvr Site Functions

    5.1 Search Accessing the Search Mode 1. Once the Polaris Center program is connected to a DVR site click the ‘Search’ button to access the ‘Search Screen’. 2. Select the user level and type in the password and click ‘OK’.

  • Page 125: Setup Functions

    5.2 Setup Functions Accessing the Setup Mode of the Site DVR Once the Polaris Center program is connected to a DVR site click the ‘Setup’ button to access the ‘Setup’ window. 2. Select the user level and type in the password and click ‘OK’. Tip: The needed password is the same as accessing the search mode from the actual DVR unit.

  • Page 126: Pan/Tilt & Zoom Functions

    Pan/Tilt & Zoom Controls If the Polaris Center software is connected to a DVR site that has a Pan/Tilt & Zoom camera and is setup to be operated by the Polaris DVR software, the PTZ controls can be accessed with the Polaris Center software.

  • Page 127: 2Way Audio

    5.4 2Way Audio 2Way Audio 2Way Audio is available once the Polaris Center program is connected to a DVR site using a LAN connection and both locations have a microphone and speakers connected. Refer to page 169 for Windows audio setup for 2Way Audio.

  • Page 128: Chapter 6. Viewing Encrypted Video Data

    DVR unit. 4. Site Now Screen – Select this option to view the video data that was stored with the Polaris Center program from the transmitted live video. Refer to page 111 for more information on this type of backup.

  • Page 129: Archived Search Screen Functions

    6. Viewing Encrypted Video Data 6.2 Archived Search Screen Functions ‘Archived Search Screen’ Functions. 1. Currant Date and Time – Displays the currant Data and Time 2. Year and Month – Select the year and month of the archived video file. 3.

  • Page 131: Chapter 7. K-Remote Backup Server

    Part 2 Additional Remote Programs Chapter 7. K-Remote Backup Server 7.1 K-Remote Backup Server Functions………………………………………………………… 132 7.2 K-Remote Backup Server Menu Functions……………………………….………………… 133 7.3 K-Remote Backup Server Log Functions…………………………………………………… 134 Chapter 8. Intelli Upgrader 8.1 Intelli Upgrader Functions…………………………………………………..………………… 135 8.2 Upgrading DVR using Intelli Upgrader…………………………………….…………………...

  • Page 132: K-Remote Backup Server

    Using the remote drive backup function from the actual DVR site, this function receives data while backup is in progress, and executes automatically when the Polaris Center program is executed. Refer to page 67 for more information about the remote drive backup function.

  • Page 133: K-Remote Backup Server Menu

    7. K-Remote Backup Server 7.2 K-Remote Backup Server Menu Functions Change Password – To access the K-Remote Backup Server from the DVR site to backup to a remote drive, the K-Remote Backup Server password is needed. By default the password is left blank. To change the password, select password change in the menu.

  • Page 134: Functions

    7. K-Remote Backup Server 7.3 K-Remote Backup Server Log Functions Once a log item from the ‘Backup Log’ window is selected and the [View Log] button is clicked, the ‘Log Content’ window will appear showing the log details. ‘Log Content’ Functions 1.

  • Page 135: Chapter 8. Intelli Upgrader

    8.1 Intelli Upgrader Functions Intelli Upgrader Using the IP address that is registered in the ‘Site Connect’ window of the Polaris Center Software, the Intelli Upgrader can upgrade the Polaris DVR Site software to a newer version remotely. To run the Intelli Upgrader program, double click the shortcut icon on the desktop.

  • Page 136: Upgrader

    Click the [Start Update] button to start the upgrade. 5. The upgrade will start and a window will appear displaying the progress of the Polaris Site upgrade. 6. Once the upgrade is completed click [OK] and the Polaris DVR Site will automatically restart and the...

  • Page 137: Chapter 9. Health Monitor

    Exit – Exits the Health Monitor program. 3. Connection List – Displays a list of DVR sites that have been registered in the Polaris Center Program to which the Health Monitor program can connect to. Refer to page 117 to add a DVR site to the Center Program.

  • Page 138: Functions

    Connection List – Displays a list of sites that can be connected to do an auto check. This information is taken from the sites registered with the Polaris Center software. Refer to page 117 to add a DVR site to the Center Program.

  • Page 139: Check

    9. Health Monitor 9.3 How to do an Auto Check How to do an Auto Check 1. Click the [AutoCheck] button from the main Health Monitor window to view the ‘Select to AutoCheck Site List’ window. On the ‘Select to AutoCheck Site List’ window select the desired site or group of sites to check and click [Add] to register the site to the ‘Auto Check List’.

  • Page 140: Functions

    9. Health Monitor 9.3 How to do an Auto Check 4. The ‘Auto Check’ window will appear showing the registered sites that were checked. Functions of the ‘Auto Check’ window Site Info – Displays the site codes and locations of currently connected sites that are being checked.

  • Page 141: Setup

    2. Starting up with center – Select this option to have the Health Monitor program start automatically when the Polaris Center program is opened. Refresh every time to memo on active – Select this option to have the memo book refresh automatically when the [Memo] tab is selected after a connection is made to a registered site.

  • Page 142: Currant State Functions

    9. Health Monitor 9.5 Currant State Functions Tab Menu – Current State Once the Health Monitor program is connected to a site DVR this area displays the currant state of the camera, control and recording status. Currant State Functions 1. Camera Status – When the Health Monitor is connected to a DVR site this area displays the camera number an icon to show the status of the camera.

  • Page 143: Memo Functions

    9. Health Monitor 9.6 Memo Functions Tab Menu – Memo Once the Health Monitor Program is connected to a site DVR this area is to record notes for that particular DVR site. Memo Functions 1. Memo List - Displays the record time and title of memos recorded to the memo area for a currently connected DVR site.

  • Page 144: Functions

    DVR site. The type of contents recorded in the system log list are: the start and end time of site DVR system, the connection and disconnection of Polaris Center program, the start and end of the setup function on the connected DVR site, and the start and end of the search function on the connected DVR site.

  • Page 145: 10.1 Emergency Monitor

    Windows starts. Emergency Monitor Functions 1. Toolbar – It is composed of icons for Polaris Center program, Health Monitor program, Setup, and Exit. 2. Emergency Message Display Window – This area shows the emergency message that is transferred...

  • Page 146: Bar

    Toolbar Functions 1. Center – When the emergency message display window shows an emergency message, select the desired message and click [Center] and the Polaris Center program will run, automatically connecting to the DVR site where the emergency message came from.

  • Page 147: 10.3 Emergency Monitor Setup

    10. Emergency Monitor 10.3 Emergency Monitor Setup Functions Emergency Monitor Setup Click the [Setup] button on the Emergency Monitor tool bar to display the setup window. Emergency Monitor Setup Functions 1. Auto run with windows startup – Select this option for the Emergency Monitor program to automatically start during Windows startup.
  • Page 148 11. Web DVR 11.1 How to Connect via Web DVR Web DVR This allows the user to connect to the DVR site remotely using an internet browser (i.e. Internet Explorer, etc.) without any additional software. With Web DVR only live images can be viewed. 1.

  • Page 149: Functions

    11. Web DVR 11.1 Web DVR Functions WebDVR Functions 1. Video Image – This will display the camera number, name, and currant time of video. Double click the image to view full screen, and double click again to return to the split image. Stop –...

  • Page 150: Software

    12. PDA Software 12.1 How to install PDA Software...
  • Page 151 12. PDA Software 12.1 How to install PDA Software...
  • Page 152 12. PDA Software 12.1 How to install PDA Software...

  • Page 153: Software

    12. PDA Software 12.2 Starting the PDA Software...

  • Page 154: Functions

    12. PDA Software 12.3 PDA Software Main Screen Functions...

  • Page 155: Site

    12. PDA Software 12.4 Connecting to Site...

  • Page 156: Using Mobile/Cable Internet

    12. PDA Software 12.5 Connecting using Mobile/Cable Internet...
  • Page 157 12. PDA Software 12.5 Connecting using Mobile/Cable Internet...
  • Page 158 12. PDA Software 12.5 Connecting using Mobile/Cable Internet...

  • Page 159: Functions

    12. PDA Software 12.6 Live Image Display Functions...

  • Page 160: Exiting

    12. PDA Software 12.6 Disconnecting From Site and Exiting...
  • Page 161 2. PDA Software 2.6 Disconnecting From Site and Exiting...

  • Page 163: A. Network Connection

    Appendix A. Network Connection A.1 Connection using LAN, ISDN (via Router) or leased circuit……………………. 164 A.2 Connecting using PSTN, ISDN modem………………………….……………….. 165 PPP setup for PSTN/ISDN without router PPP setup using KPPPSetup Program……………………………………………. 166 Manual ISDN setup without router…………………………………………………. 167 System Setup for 2Way Audio Function………………………………………………………...

  • Page 164: Circuit

    A.Network Connection Network connection using LAN, ISDN (via Router) or leased circuit...

  • Page 165: Modem

    A.Network Connection Network connecting using PSTN, ISDN modem...

  • Page 166: Ppp Setup Using Kpppsetup Program

    B. PPP setup for PSTN/ISDN without router B.1 PPP setup using KPPPSetup Program...

  • Page 167: Manual Isdn Setup Without Router

    B. PPP setup for PSTN/ISDN without router B.2 Manual ISDN setup without router...
  • Page 168 B. PPP setup for PSTN/ISDN without router B.2 Manual ISDN setup without router...

  • Page 169: System Setup For 2Way Audio Function

    C. System Setup for 2Way Audio Function...
  • Page 170 C. System Setup for 2Way Audio Function...
  • Page 171 C. System Setup for 2Way Audio Function...
  • Page 172 C. System Setup for 2Way Audio Function...
  • Page 173 C. System Setup for 2Way Audio Function...
  • Page 174 DDNS( Dynamic Domain Name system) Setup Procedure...

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