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  • Page 1: User Manual

    SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual...
  • Page 2 Software. 1. Definitions. The following definitions apply to this document: a. “GE SECURITY”, with respect to title to or warranty of the Software, means GE Security Inc., a Delaware corporation. b. “Software” means SymNav, the executable software or firmware programs and accom-...
  • Page 3 Software to a human-perceivable form, nor create derivative works or programs based on the Software. 5. Limited warranty. GE SECURITY warrants that for one (1) year from the date of delivery of the Licensed Product (Software Warranty Period), the functions contained in the Software will...
  • Page 4 You further agree that this agreement is the complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between You and GE SECURITY, and supersedes any proposal or prior agreement, oral or written, and any other communication relating to the subject matter of this agreement.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1. Introduction ............1 Introduction .
  • Page 6 SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual Chapter 3. Basic Operations ............21 Front Panel Controls.
  • Page 7 Programming the SymDec 16 plus 4 ........
  • Page 8 SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual Network ................... 85 Log .
  • Page 9 Chapter 8. Maintenance, support ..........141 Contacting technical support .
  • Page 10 SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides an overview of your SymDec 16 plus 4, including the box contents, the installation environment requirements and associated equipment you right require before you begin installing, configuring, and using your SymDec 16 plus In this chapter: Introduction.

  • Page 12: Introduction

    SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual Introduction This is the GE SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual for models: • SymDec16 plus 4-320 • SymDec16 plus 4-640 • SymDec16 plus 4-1.28T • SymDec16 plus 4-2T • SymDec16 plus 4-3T This document includes an overview of the product and detailed instructions explaining how to install and configure the SymDec 16 plus 4.

  • Page 13: Product Overview

    In PAL video mode the SymDec 16 plus 4 can record at 25, 12.5, 8.3, 5, and 2.1 fps. The SymDec 16 plus 4 has a form factor that’s one rack unit wide by 2U high, so it fits easily into a standard 19-inch rack.

  • Page 14: Product Contents

    SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual Figure 1. SymDec 16 plus 4 contents unboxed Product contents The SymDec 16 plus 4 system consists of the following: • The SymDec 16 plus 4 unit • 1 power cord (US) • SymDec 16 plus 4 user manual •...

  • Page 15: Associated Equipment

    Chapter 1 Introduction Hard drives: Hard drives can be damaged if not handled properly. Do not set heavy objects on top of this unit. Take all necessary precautions to protect this unit from transient voltages and do not place this unit near magnetic devices. Do not move this unit while in operation. Wait at least 30 seconds after removing power before moving the unit or removing the hard drive.

  • Page 16: Rack Mounting

    User Manual Rack Mounting The SymDec 16 plus 4 is easily rack-mountable with the purchase of the model number SymDec16 plus 4-RK rack mount kit. To install, do the following: 1. Attach the 2 small rack ears as shown with the supplied 10-32 x 1/2” screws.

  • Page 17: Passwords

    Introduction Passwords Passwords are provided to limit access to the SymDec 16 plus 4, WebServer, and the SymNav software. It is recommended that the default passwords be changed after installation is complete. As a security measure, store the passwords in the administrator's secured files or in a limited access area.

  • Page 18: User Manual

    SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual...

  • Page 19: Chapter 2. Connections And Controls

    Chapter 2 Connections and Controls This chapter deals with the various physical features, connectors, controls, and indicators of the SymDec 16 plus 4. In this chapter: Front Panel Controls and Features ......10 Back Panel Connections .

  • Page 20: Front Panel Controls And Features

    SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual Front Panel Controls and Features Figure 3. SymDec 16 plus 4 front panel Table 3. Front panel controls Control Alarm button LED glows red to indicate an alarm condition. Push to silence current alarm.
  • Page 21 Chapter 2 Connections and Controls Control Alarm Indicator Mimics the most severe status level of the alarm LED’s (Camera, Recording, Network, or HDD LED) Red (flash bright). If any alarm LED is flashing red, or Red (solid bright). If any alarm LED is solid red, or Green (solid bright).

  • Page 22: Back Panel Connections

    SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual Back Panel Connections Figure 4. SymDec 16 plus 4 back panel Table 4. Back panel connectors Connector Video In/Out Camera Inputs 1-16, BNC connector, looping, and auto-terminating. Audio inputs 4 channels of line-level audio inputs with RCA connectors.

  • Page 23: Audio Inputs And Output

    Alarm Inputs Four 8-pin connectors on the back panel provide the connections for the alarm inputs. Connect the wires to the 4 terminating connectors provided with the SymDec 16 plus 4. See the table below for a description of the pinouts.

  • Page 24: Ethernet Port

    The cable connection configuration for the ethernet port depends on your network configuration: • For a SymDec 16 plus 4 that connects directly to a hub, use a straight through connection. • For a SymDec 16 plus 4 that connects directly to a PC, use a cross-over connection.

  • Page 25: Rs232 Port

    Chapter 2 Connections and Controls Table 7. RS-422 1 and 2 port pinouts Port type Description RS-422 (1) Ground RS-422 (2) Ground RS232 Port The RS232 port is provided for use with GE's ProBridge text insertion interface modules in conjuction with compatible POS (point of sale) and ATM (automated teller machine) systems.

  • Page 26: Dvi Connector

    Monitor A/B composite output When connecting directly from the SymDec 16 plus 4 to the monitor, select the 75-Ohm impedance setting on the monitor. If an additional device is connected to the monitor’s looping output, set the termination of the additional device as 75-Ohm, and set the termination of the monitor as Hi-Z (High Impedance).

  • Page 27: Power Connector

    Chapter 2 Connections and Controls Power Connector Plug the power cord into the power cord connector and then into a properly rated wall socket. Once power is applied to the unit, it will begin its power-up procedure. The unit will begin by displaying the software version on Monitor-A, then the unit will begin recording automatically.

  • Page 28: Connection Diagrams

    SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual Connection Diagrams Use the figures on the following pages a visual guide to connect the various peripherals to the SymDec 16 plus Figure 5. Rear panel connection diagram...
  • Page 29 Chapter 2 Connections and Controls Figure 6. Sample network diagram...

  • Page 30: The Remote Controller

    The Remote Controller The SymDec 16 plus 4 is supplied with an Infra Red (IR) remote control unit. It can be used to operate many of the main functions of the SymDec 16 plus 4 and can be programmed to work with up to 4 SymDec 16 plus 4’s.

  • Page 31: Basic Operations

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations This chapter provides procedures for performing some of the basic operations of the SymDec 16 plus 4 from logging in to creating an archive disk. In this chapter: Front Panel Controls ........22 Operations .

  • Page 32: Front Panel Controls

    SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual Front Panel Controls The front panel is shown here as quick reference for the procedures that follow. Figure 8. SymDec 16 plus 4 front panel Table 11. Front panel controls Control Alarm button LED glows red to indicate an alarm condition. Push to silence current alarm.
  • Page 33 Chapter 3 Basic Operations Control Vertical status stripe Mimics the most severe status level of the alarm LED’s (Camera, Recording, Network, or HDD LED) Red (flash bright). If any alarm LED is flashing red, or Red (solid bright). If any alarm LED is solid red, or Green (solid bright).

  • Page 34: Operations

    SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual Operations The following sections provide step-by-step instructions on some of the SymDec 16 plus 4’s most common operations. How to Log In To log in to the Symdec 16 plus 4 do the following: 1.

  • Page 35: How To Change The Display Presets

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations How to change the display presets 1. Press and hold the Display button on the front panel. 2. The Display Preset screen will appear. 3. Select from the ten displayed options by pressing the corresponding camera button.The selected screen replaces the factory default display.

  • Page 36: How To Search Using Disk Analysis

    SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual To return to Live mode 1. With the selection box on the playback display cameo press enter. 2. Press the Live button. The selected display is now in live mode. How to Search using Disk Analysis 1.

  • Page 37: How To Use The Archive Screen

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations 7. Press the down arrow to select the Include Player checkbox. Check to include the GE SymPlayer, or uncheck if you have previously installed the player or will play the video in SymNav. 8. Press the down arrow and use the Camera List block to select the cameras within the Start and Stop window to be exported.

  • Page 38: How To Setup A Ktd-405 Keypad To Work With The Symdec 16

    SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual Example • The DVR IP address is 168.125.115.010 • The Camera IP address is 168.125.115.025 (both in the camera itself and SymDec 16 camera menu) • The Multicast/Streaming address on both the camera and SymDec 16 should be 230.125.115.025 •...

  • Page 39: Ktd-405 Keypad Mapping To Symdec 16 Front Panel

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations 5. When it says Press key to program, press the magnifying glass icon. 6. Move the joystick up until you reach the ALT option. 7. Press the Enter and the + button to confirm the change. 8.

  • Page 40: User Manual

    SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual Table 12. KTD-405 to SymDec 16 front panel mapping KTD-405 Keypad SymDec 16 front panel function Search button: Displays the Search and Disk Analysis screens. Joystick In setup mode, scrolls up, down, left. right in menus. In play or pause modes, rotate clockwise or counter clockwise to jog video forward or reverse.

  • Page 41: Chapter 4. Programming The Symdec 16 Plus 4

    Programming the SymDec 16 plus 4 This chapter provides an in-depth review of the On Screen Display (OSD). The OSD is used to program how the SymDec 16 plus 4 operates from setting up the password levels to the record rates of the cameras.

  • Page 42: User Manual

    Log In To program your SymDec 16 plus 4 you must first setup a user and create a password or PIN. Make sure, at a minimum, you have attached a monitor to view the OSD and applied power to the SymDec 16 plus 4.To setup a user, press the Menu button on the front panel.

  • Page 43: Main Menu

    Chapter 4 Programming the SymDec 16 plus 4 Enter the default password by using the Arrow and Enter buttons. You can also use the camera buttons to enter the password. Table 13. Default passwords Password name Default password (PIN) Default Access level...

  • Page 44: User Manual

    SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual Figure 12. The Main menu Note: GE recommends that after you have completed your initial Log In you should setup up your users, passwords, and access levels for security reasons. See The Users menu...

  • Page 45: Cameras Menu

    Chapter 4 Programming the SymDec 16 plus 4 Cameras menu Highlight the Cameras icon on the Main menu and press the enter button. The Cameras menu will appear. Figure 13. The Cameras menu Select the camera type (analog or IP) and camera number which you wish to configure and press the Enter button.The analog camera or IP camera edit menu will display.

  • Page 46: User Manual

    SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual Recording Menu Use this menu to select the recording input, record quality, resolution, and record mode. You can also use this menu to enable or disable the covert, low latency, and audio features of the camera selected.
  • Page 47 Chapter 4 Programming the SymDec 16 plus 4 Duration Rates Use this menu to select the record rates under normal condition (timelapse rate) and when an alarm or event occurs.You can also set the pre and post recording times for both event and alarm conditions.

  • Page 48: User Manual

    SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual Alarm Input Use this menu to connect 1 or more alarm inputs to the currently selected camera. Press the enter button to enter the edit mode. Select from alarm inputs 1-16 and IP alarms 1-4. You can also enable or disable video loss, fullscreen alarm, and indicator here.

  • Page 49: Motion Detection

    Chapter 4 Programming the SymDec 16 plus 4 Motion Detection Use this menu to set up the various parameters associated with motion detection such as the trigger, sensitivity, target size, rejection threshold, and where on the video to monitor for motion.

  • Page 50: User Manual

    SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual Camera Title Use this menu to change the camera title. Press the enter button to access the on-screen keypad to edit the title. Use the arrow buttons to navigate and the enter button to select the various alphanumeric characters available.

  • Page 51: Adjust Video

    Chapter 4 Programming the SymDec 16 plus 4 Adjust Video Use this menu to adjust the selected cameras video image. You can also enable or disable the Automatic Gain Control (AGC) here. Figure 19. The Camera/Adjust Video menu Table 17. The Camera/Adjust Video settings...

  • Page 52: Ip Camera Menu

    SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual Copy Settings Use this menu to quickly copy one cameras settings to the other available cameras. Press enter to access the edit area. Select the cameras to copy the selected camera’s parameters. Navigate to the Copy Now command to execute.
  • Page 53 Chapter 4 Programming the SymDec 16 plus 4 Recording Use this menu to select the camera type, recording input, IP address, and record mode of the IP camera or video stream. You can also use this menu to enable or disable the covert feature of the IP camera selected.

  • Page 54: User Manual

    SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual Duration Rates Use this menu to set the pre and post recording times for both event and alarm conditions. Figure 22. The IP Camera/Duration Rates menu Table 19. IP Cameras/Duration Rates Menu Setting Options...

  • Page 55: Camera Title

    Chapter 4 Programming the SymDec 16 plus 4 IP Camera Alarm Input Use this menu to connect 1 or more alarm inputs to the currently selected IP camera. Press the enter button to enter the edit mode. Select from alarm inputs 1-16 and IP rearms 1-4. You can also enable or disable video loss, fullscreen alarm, and indicator here.

  • Page 56: User Manual

    SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual Copy Settings Use this menu to quickly copy one camera’s settings to other available cameras. Press enter to access the edit area. Select the cameras to copy the selected camera’s parameters. Navigate to the Copy Now command to execute.

  • Page 57: The Schedule Menu

    Chapter 4 Programming the SymDec 16 plus 4 The Schedule menu Use this menu to create and schedule macros. A macro is a recorded sequence of keystrokes. Highlight the Schedule icon and press the enter button. The Schedule menu will appear.

  • Page 58: New Schedule

    SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual New Schedule Use this menu to create or edit a schedule for a specific macro. Press enter to access the edit area. Figure 27. The Schedule/New Schedule menu Table 20. The Schedule/New Schedule options...

  • Page 59: Macros

    Chapter 4 Programming the SymDec 16 plus 4 Macros Use this menu to create a new macro or edit a previously created macro.Press enter to access the edit area. Figure 28. The Schedule/Macros Menu...

  • Page 60: Create New Macro

    SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual Create new Macro Use this menu to select various predefined macro features and record your macro. Figure 29. The Schedule/Macro/Create New Macro menu Table 21. The Schedule/Create New Macro menu options Menu setting Options...

  • Page 61: Edit Macro

    Chapter 4 Programming the SymDec 16 plus 4 Edit Macro Use this menu to edit previously created macros. Figure 30. The Schedule/Macro/Edit Macro menu Table 22. The Schedule/Macros/Edit Macro menu options Menu setting Options Name Press enter to edit and use the keypad to change the name of the macro Include Screen Layout Check to enable/disable.

  • Page 62: Front Panel

    SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual Front Panel Use this menu to assign a camera button (1-16) to a created Macro. Once assigned hold down the camera button (2 sec.) to launch the macro. Figure 31. The Schedule/Front Panel menu How to schedule a macro As an example, let’s say that we want to turn camera 1 off at 7 p.m.
  • Page 63 Chapter 4 Programming the SymDec 16 plus 4 d. Use the on-screen keypad to enter Camera 1 On Press Done when finished. e. Navigate to Begin Recording and press enter. Select Camera and press enter. Select camera 1. g. Press enter, select Input and press enter. Select Live + Rec. and press enter.

  • Page 64: The Alarms Menu

    SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual The Alarms menu Highlight the Alarm icon and press the enter button. The Alarm menu will appear. The Alarm menu contains the following menus: • Notification • Silent Alarm • Alarm Inputs and Outputs Notification Use this menu to assign the listed incidences to a specific output (Buzzer, Email, TCP/IP, Alarm Output 1-4).

  • Page 65: Silent Alarm

    Chapter 4 Programming the SymDec 16 plus 4 Silent Alarm Use this menu to enable or disable an alarm (buzzer) that has been linked to Camera or Silent Alarms. Figure 33. The Alarms/Silent Alarm menu Alarm Inputs and Outputs Use this menu to attach the specified alarm inputs and outputs to the selected camera.

  • Page 66: User Manual

    SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual Figure 35. The Alarms/Alarms Inputs and Outputs menu after camera selection Table 24. The Alarms/Alarms Inputs and Outputs menu options Menu Option Setting Input Mode • Latched: The alarm is activated until it is silenced and acknowledged.

  • Page 67: The Users Menu

    The Users menu Highlight the Users icon and press the enter button. The Users menu will appear. Up to 24 users can be logged on to a SymDec 16 plus 4 at one time. Figure 36. The Users menu The Users menu contains the following options and their settings: •...

  • Page 68: Edit Users

    SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual Edit Users Use this menu to edit a user’s name, password, access level, and timeout.You can also delete a user from this menu. Figure 38. The User/Edit User Table 25. The User/Edit User options...

  • Page 69: The Network Menu

    Chapter 4 Programming the SymDec 16 plus 4 The Network menu Highlight the Network icon and press the enter button. The Network menu will appear. The Network menu contains the following options and their settings: • IP Settings • IP Advanced •...

  • Page 70: Ip Settings

    SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual IP Settings Use this menu to setup the basic IP addresses and set the Ethernet password. Figure 39. The Network/IP Settings menu Table 26. The Network/IP Settings menu options Menu options Settings Ethernet mode...

  • Page 71: Ip Advanced

    Chapter 4 Programming the SymDec 16 plus 4 IP Advanced Consult with a qualified network Use this menu to configure these advanced network settings. administrator or IT professional to configure these settings. Figure 40. The Network/IP Advanced menu Table 27. The Network/IP Advanced menu options...

  • Page 72: Muticast Video Streaming Overview

    IP network. It's used primarily for broadcasting messages over a network. A UDP sender sends out digital video over an IP network. A UDP sender can be the SymDec 4, SymDec 16 plus 4, Symveo IP Camera, or SymNet (Encoder). A UDP receiver is typically a SymDec 16, SymNav software, or a SymDec 4, which can display and record the streamed video.

  • Page 73: Services

    Chapter 4 Programming the SymDec 16 plus 4 SymNav software SymNav software is the next generation of software that supports MPEG4 based video compression. The SymDec 4, SymDec 16 plus, SymNet, and SymVeo IP Camera all use MPEG4 compression. SymNav software also connects to these products using UDP/TCP protocols depending on what is configured.

  • Page 74: Streaming

    SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual Streaming Use this menu to enable streaming output on an IP camera. Figure 42. The Network/Streaming menu Table 29. The Network/Streaming menu options Menu Options Settings Unit 2 Unit Enable or Disable streaming Camera...

  • Page 75: Serial Passthrough

    Internet.To setup serial pass-three; 1. Set the Mode to Sender or to Receiver. This is for the SymDec 16 plus 4 to either send or receive data. 2. Select he Remote IP and the Port number of the unit you want to send/receive serial pass-through data.

  • Page 76: Email/Tcp Notification

    SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual Email/TCP Notification Use this menu to select the method of notification (email or TCP) for the following incidents: • Notify on Record • Notify on Archive • Notify on Menu Access • Notify on Power Up •...

  • Page 77: Email Setup

    Chapter 4 Programming the SymDec 16 plus 4 Email Setup Use this menu to setup the email locations where notifications will be sent. Figure 45. The Network/Email Setup menu Table 31. The Network/Email Setup menu options Menu Options Settings Email 1...

  • Page 78: Notification Setup

    SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual Notification Setup Use this menu to setup the TCP/IP addresses where notification is to be sent. Figure 46. The Network/Notification Setup menu Table 32. The Network/Notification Setup menu options Menu Options Settings Alarm Server 1...

  • Page 79: The Display Menu

    Chapter 4 Programming the SymDec 16 plus 4 The Display menu Highlight the Display icon and press the enter button. The Display menu will appear. Figure 47. The Display menu The Display menu contains the following options and their settings: •...

  • Page 80: The System Menu

    SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual The System menu Highlight the System icon and press the enter button. The System menu will appear.The System menu contains the following options and their settings: Front Panel Use this menu to setup the front panel features. The remote control ID setup is also configured here.

  • Page 81: Audio Output

    Chapter 4 Programming the SymDec 16 plus 4 Audio Output This menus allows you to select local or remote audio.Local audio is audio received from the audio inputs on the SymDec 16 and recorded with the video. Remote audio is audio received for a PC client and is not recorded, but passed through to the audio output.

  • Page 82: Time/Date

    SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual Time/Date Use this menu to setup the time and date features of the SymDec 16 plus 4. Figure 50. The System/Time and Date menu Table 34. The System/Time and Date menu options Menu Options...
  • Page 83 Chapter 4 Programming the SymDec 16 plus 4 Table 34. The System/Time and Date menu options Menu Options Settings Time Zone • GMT: Casablanca, Monrovia, Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London • GMT-01:00: Azores, Cape Verde Is. • GMT-02:00: Mid-Atlantic • GMT-03:00: Brasilia, Buenos Aires, Georgetown, Greenland •...

  • Page 84: Security

    User Manual Security Use this menu to setup the security features of the SymDec 16 plus 4. This menu allows you to select the user type (Administrator, Operator, Manager) to allow access to these features. Selecting Any allows any user type access to modify these security operations.

  • Page 85: Languages

    Chapter 4 Programming the SymDec 16 plus 4 Languages Use this menu to setup the language and currency usage Figure 52. The System/Language menu Table 36. The System/Language men options Menu Options Settings Language English, Turkish. Swedish, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese, Polish, Italian, Hungarian, German,...

  • Page 86: Disk Tools

    SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual Disk Tools Use this menu to access the SymDec 16 plus 4’s hard disk maintenance features. Figure 53. The System/Disk Tools menu...
  • Page 87 Chapter 4 Programming the SymDec 16 plus 4 Table 37. The System/Disk Tools men options Menu Options Settings Delete Select and press the enter button to delete all data on the hard drives. Requires PIN number. Undelete Select and press the enter button to undelete all data on the hard drives. Only works after a delete command.

  • Page 88: Serial Communications

    SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual Serial Communications Use these menus to setup the serial communication properties of the SymDec 16 plus 4. RS-485/RS-422 This menu sets the I/O connector on the rear panel to RS-485 or RS-422. Figure 54. The System/RS-485 and RS-422 menu Table 38.
  • Page 89 Chapter 4 Programming the SymDec 16 plus 4 RS-232 USe this menu to setup the RS-232 parameters of the RS-232 connector on the rear panel. Figure 55. The System/Serial Communication/RS-232 Table 39. The System/Serial Communication/RS-232 options Menu Options Settings Protocol...

  • Page 90: Firmware Upgrade

    User Manual Firmware Upgrade Use this menu to upgrade the firmware (from a USB flashdrive) of the SymDec 16 plus 4. To upgrade do the following: 1. Insert a USB flashdrive, with the flash upgrade file, into one of the USB ports.

  • Page 91: Setting Tool

    Chapter 4 Programming the SymDec 16 plus 4 Setting Tool Use this menu to restore factory setting, load and save settings to a USB flashdrive. Figure 57. The System/Setting Tool Table 40. The System/Setting Tool option Menu Options Settings Restore Factory Settings...

  • Page 92: Shutdown

    SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual Shutdown Use this menu to shutdown the SymDec 16 plus 4 safely. Navigate to the Shutdown Now command and press the enter button. Enter the password and press the enter button. Figure 58. The System/Shutdown menu...

  • Page 93: The Info Menu

    Chapter 4 Programming the SymDec 16 plus 4 The Info menu Highlight the Info icon and press the enter button. The Info menu will appear.The Info menu contains the following options and their settings: Health The Health menu display information on the following: •...

  • Page 94: System

    SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual System The System menu display information on the following: • Model • Serial Number • Hostname • Software Version • Software Date • BL Version • FPGA Version • Disk Size Figure 60. The Info/System menu...

  • Page 95: Network

    Chapter 4 Programming the SymDec 16 plus 4 Network The Network menu display information on the following: • IP Address • MAC Address • DHCP Lease Expires • Last DDNS Update Status • Last DNS Update Success Figure 61. The Info/Network menu...

  • Page 96: Log

    SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual The log menu allows you to save the Log file to a USB device. Figure 62. The Info/Network menu The log file provides information on unit status, unit information, and hard drive temperatures. An example log file is shown below.

  • Page 97: Symnav And Symbrowser

    Chapter 5 SymNav and SymBrowser This chapter provides detailed information on • how to install the SymNav video software; and • how to access and use the embedded SymBrowser. In this chapter: SymNav ..........88 Minimum System Requirements .

  • Page 98: Symnav

    SymNav software provides remote video viewing and SymDec 16 menu setup with your PC. Make sure all connections are completed, at a minimum the power cord, a viewing monitor, and an Ethernet cable must be connected from the SYmDec 16 plus 4 and your PC. Minimum System Requirements The following minimum system requirements must be met before software installation.
  • Page 99 Chapter 5 SymNav and SymBrowser Figure 63. The SymNav main operation screen...

  • Page 100: The Symbrowser Webserver

    User Manual The SymBrowser Webserver The SymDec 16 plus 4 has an integrated WebServer interface. The WebServer provides you the means to remotely configure, upgrade, and view information about the SymDec 16 plus 4. The default IP address from the factory is 192.168.1.82. To disable the SymBrowser, go to...

  • Page 101: Search

    Chapter 5 SymNav and SymBrowser Search Clicking on the Search link will display the following user options: • Disk Analysis screen • Search by Dates • Camera Motion • Daily Hours selection • Search for Alarms, Event and Text options Searching on page 126 for more detailed information on how to use these features.

  • Page 102: User

    SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual User Clicking on the User link will display the following user options: • Add User • Edit User Add User Click on the Add User link to display the Add New page. On this page you can: •...

  • Page 103: Configure Options

    Chapter 5 SymNav and SymBrowser Edit User Click on the Edit User link to display the Edit New page. On this page you can: • Edit a user’s login name; • Change a user’s password; • Change the user’s timeout in minutes; •...

  • Page 104: Cameras

    SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual Cameras Click on the Cameras link to display the Configure Cameras page.Clicking on the camera that you want to configure launches the camera edit options: • Recording • Rates Duration • Alarm Input •...
  • Page 105 Chapter 5 SymNav and SymBrowser Recording See the Recording Menu on page 36 for more detailed information on the features. Figure 69. Cameras edit/recording page...
  • Page 106 SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual Rates/Duration Duration Rates on page 37 or more detailed information on the features. Figure 70. Camera edit/Rates Duration page...

  • Page 107: Alarm Input

    Chapter 5 SymNav and SymBrowser Alarm Input Alarm Input on page 38 for more detailed information on the features. Figure 71. Camera edit/Alarm Input page...
  • Page 108 SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual Motion Detection Motion Detection on page 39 for more detailed information on the features. Figure 72. Camera edit/Motion Detection page...
  • Page 109 Chapter 5 SymNav and SymBrowser Camera Title Camera Title on page 40 for more detailed information on the features. Figure 73. Camera edit/Camera Title page...
  • Page 110 SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual Adjust Video Adjust Video on page 41 for more detailed information on the features. Figure 74. Camera edit/Adjust video page...

  • Page 111: Copy Settings

    Chapter 5 SymNav and SymBrowser Copy Settings Copy Settings on page 42 for more detailed information on the features. Figure 75. Camera Edit/Copy settings page...

  • Page 112: Schedule

    SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual Schedule Click on the Schedule link to display the following scheduling options: • Schedule • Macros • Front Panel Schedule New Schedule on page 48 for more detailed information on the features. Figure 76. Schedule page...
  • Page 113 Chapter 5 SymNav and SymBrowser Front Panel Front Panel on page 52 for more detailed information on the features. Figure 78. Front panel page...

  • Page 114: Alarms

    SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual Alarms Click on the Alarm link to display the following alarm options: • System Notification • Silent Alarm • Alarm Inputs/Outputs System Notification Notification on page 54 for more detailed information on the features.
  • Page 115 Chapter 5 SymNav and SymBrowser Silent Alarm See on page 54 for more detailed information on the features. Figure 80. Silent Alarm page Alarm Inputs and Outputs Figure 81. Alarm Inputs/Outputs page Select a camera number to launch the Alarm Input/Outputs edit page. See Alarm Inputs and Outputs page 55 for more detailed information on the features.

  • Page 116: Network

    SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual Figure 82. The Alarms Inputs/Outputs edit page Network Click on the Network link to display the following network options: • IP Setting • IP Advanced • Services • Streaming • Serial Pass Through •...
  • Page 117 Chapter 5 SymNav and SymBrowser IP Setting IP Settings on page 60 for more detailed information on the features. Figure 83. IP Setting page...
  • Page 118 SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual IP Advanced IP Advanced on page 61 for more detailed information on the features. Figure 84. IP Advanced page...
  • Page 119 Chapter 5 SymNav and SymBrowser Services Services on page 63 for more detailed information on the features. Figure 85. Services page...
  • Page 120 SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual Streaming Streaming on page 64 for more detailed information on the features. Figure 86. Streaming settings page...
  • Page 121 Chapter 5 SymNav and SymBrowser Serial Passthrough Serial Passthrough on page 65 for more detailed information on the features. Figure 87. Serial pass through page...

  • Page 122: Network Notification

    SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual Network Notification Email/TCP Notification on page 66 for more detailed information on the features. Figure 88. Network notification page...
  • Page 123 Chapter 5 SymNav and SymBrowser Email Setup Email Setup on page 67 for more detailed information on the features. Figure 89. Email setup page...

  • Page 124: System

    SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual Notification Setup Notification Setup on page 68 for more detailed information on the features. Figure 90. Notification setup System Click on the System link to display the following system options: • Front Panel •...
  • Page 125 Chapter 5 SymNav and SymBrowser Front Panel Front Panel on page 70 for more detailed information on the features. Figure 91. Front panel page...
  • Page 126 SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual Audio Output Audio Output on page 71 for more detailed information. Figure 92. Audio Output page Time/Date Time/Date on page 72 for more detailed information on the features. Figure 93. Time/Date page...
  • Page 127 Chapter 5 SymNav and SymBrowser Security Security on page 74 for more detailed information on the features. Figure 94. Security page...
  • Page 128 SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual Language Languages on page 75 for more detailed information on the features. Figure 95. Language page...
  • Page 129 Chapter 5 SymNav and SymBrowser Serial Communication Serial Communications on page 78 for more detailed information on the features. Figure 96. Shutdown page...
  • Page 130 SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade on page 80 for more detailed information. Figure 97. Firmware Upgrade page...

  • Page 131: Info

    Chapter 5 SymNav and SymBrowser Info Clicking on the Info link will display system and network information. • System • Network • System Figure 98. About system page...
  • Page 132 SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual Network Figure 99. About network page Figure 100.About log page...

  • Page 133: Symbrowser

    Chapter 5 SymNav and SymBrowser Symbrowser The SymBrowser screen provides you access to live and recorded video without the need for additional software. Simply click on the SymBrowser link. The following features are available: • Right-click on the video to switch from live or playback mode or view full-screen. •...
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  • Page 135: Searching And Archiving

    Chapter 6 Searching and Archiving This chapter provides an in-depth explanation of the SymDec 16’s Searching and Archiving features In this chapter: Searching ..........126 The Disk Analysis Screen .

  • Page 136: Searching

    SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual Searching Press the Search button on the front panel to launch the Search menus.The first screen to display is the Disk Analysis Screen. The Disk Analysis Screen The Disk Analysis screen provides a graphical view of the video stored on the hard drive.The Enter button moves you into the Disk Analysis focus window.

  • Page 137: Search Filters

    Chapter 6 Searching and Archiving Search Filters Search by Dates/Time, Cameras/Motion, Daily Hours and Search For are all filters which help to narrow the results the user is presented with when performing a search. The results are then derived at the intersection of all of the filters.

  • Page 138: Camera Motion Search

    SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual Camera Motion Search Select Search by Cam/Motion to launch the Cam/Motion Search menu. Menu options include: • All cameras • Motion Detection • Select by Camera Figure 104.Search by Camera Motion screen Daily Hours Search Select Search by Daily Hours to launch the Daily Hours Search menu.

  • Page 139: Search For Search

    Chapter 6 Searching and Archiving Search For Search Select Search by Search For to launch the Search For Search menu. Menu options include: • All Items • Text: launches on-screen keypad • Alarms + Events • Alarms Only Figure 106.Search For screen...

  • Page 140: Search Results

    SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual Search Results Select the Search Now command and press the Enter button to launch the Search Results screen. Results are ordered by date, oldest first. Default selection is: Play of the top left thumbnail. Use the arrow buttons to move you through the selection of the thumbnails.

  • Page 141: Archiving

    Chapter 6 Searching and Archiving Archiving Press the Archive button to launch the Archive screen. Menu options include: • Archive Media - DVD or USB device • Archive Name - Launches on-screen keypad • Archive Length - In minutes • Include Video Player - Yes or No •...

  • Page 142: Fullscreen Search Results Preview

    SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual Fullscreen Search Results Preview The Search Results Preview screen hides the menu system and puts the user in full screen mode with the selected thumbnail. From Disk Analysis, Preview hides the menu system and puts the user in a 16 multiscreen display with all channels in playback.

  • Page 143: Symplayer

    Chapter 6 Searching and Archiving SymPlayer Symplayer launches automatically when an archived DVD containing SymPlayer is inserted into a PC DVD player. The following features are available: • Frame advance forward and reverse button • Replay button • Fast reverse playback button •...
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  • Page 145: Technical Specifications

    Chapter 7 Technical Specifications This chapter provides the Technical Specifications of the SymDec 16 plus 4. In this chapter: Technical Specifications ........136 General.

  • Page 146: Technical Specifications

    SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual Technical Specifications General Power Supply 100-240 Volt AC, Auto-Ranging adapter AC Amps Operating Temperature Range Operating: 0 to 40 ºC. Storage: -20 to +60 ºC. Relative Humidity Range (Non-Condensing) Operating: 10% to 80%. Storage: 10% to 95% Dimensions Inches: 3.5 x 17.42 x 19.92, mm: 89 x 443 x 509...

  • Page 147: Audio

    Record Capacity Video Loss Playback Speed Reverse Play Part Numbers User Manual 0150-0325 Rack Mount Kit SYMDEC16+4-RK All specifications are subject to change without notice. GE Security believes all specifications are correct, but no liability is assumed for omissions or errors.

  • Page 148: Factory Defaults

    SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual Factory Defaults Menu defaults Function Setting Time Format 24 Hour Date Format MM / DD / YY Normal Record Speed 30 frames per seconds (NTSC), 25 frames per second (PAL) Alarm Record Speed 30 frames per seconds (NTSC), 25 pictures per second (PAL)

  • Page 149: Streaming Defaults

    Chapter 7 Technical Specifications Streaming defaults Function Setting Streaming Mode (Normal Setup) Disabled Streaming Protocol (Normal Setup) Streaming Port (Normal Setup) 8090 Streaming address (Normal Setup) Receiver Cam Map ID Address for camera 4 (Normal Setup) Sender Control Enable (Advanced Setup) Selected Sender Control Port (Advanced Setup) 8092...
  • Page 150 SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual...
  • Page 151 Chapter 8 Maintenance, support This chapter provides information to help you contact technical support in case you need assistance with your GE equipment. In this chapter: Contacting technical support ....... . 142 Online publication library .

  • Page 152: Contacting Technical Support

    SymDec 16 plus 4 User Manual Contacting technical support For assistance installing, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting this product, refer to this document and any other documentation provided. If you still have questions, you may contact technical support during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time).

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