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  • Page 1 ® AverMedia SA6000(6416/6216) Hybrid & Real Time Standalone DVR System User’s Manual http://www.avermedia.com http://www.averdigi.com...
  • Page 2 The information contained in this documentation is subject to change without notice. In no event will AVerMedia be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use this product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
  • Page 3 CAUTION IF THERE IS ANY DAMAGE, SHORTAGE OR INAPPROPRIATE ITEM IN THE PACKAGE, PLEASE CONTACT WITH YOUR LOCAL DEALER. WARRANTY VOID FOR ANY UNAUTHORIZED PRODUCT MODIFICATION. Manual Conventions The following conventions are used throughout this manual Caution symbol is intended to alert the user of the important installation and operating instructions.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 Introduction ..............1 1.1 Package Contents ..................1 1.1.1 IR USB Receiver Part & Connection ..........2 1.2 Specification ....................2 1.3 Features .....................3 1.4 Front Panel....................4 1.5 Back Panel ....................5 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation ..........6 2.1 Installing DOM(Disk on Module)..............6 2.2 Installing Hard Disk ..................7 2.3 Connecting Device ..................7 2.3.1 Connecting the Sensor/Relay device..........
  • Page 5 7.4.2 Familiarizing the RealTime Playback Buttons........ 57 7.4.3 Familiarizing the Download and Playback Buttons ......58 7.5 Using Handy Viewer to Access SA6000 DVR server .......59 7.6 Using PDA Viewer to Access SA6000 DVR Server ........59 7.6.1 To install PDA Viewer thru ActiveSync ........... 59 7.6.2 To install PDA Viewer from the Internet .........
  • Page 6 Chapter 11 Using the Remote Control Server ......68 Appendix A Registering Domain Names ........69 Appendix B Removable Hard Disk Installation ...........1 LIMITED WARRANTY..................1...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    It can connect 4 sensors and relays and also provide 8 audio inputs. The SA6000 series are customized to use it right away. No more software and hardware installation. Just connect the cables and you may now start video surveillance.

  • Page 8: Ir Usb Receiver Part & Connection

    1.1.1 IR USB Receiver Part & Connection USB Port IR sensor 1.2 Specification Operation System Windows XP embedded DDR2 512 MB Motherboard ASUS P5LD2-VM(M-ATX) VGA card ASUS EN7300GS HDD removable case 2 to 3 SATA HDD removable case Capture card NV6000 card Watchdog line Cable/line...

  • Page 9: Features

    1.3 Features Continuous Recording Smart Recording Motion Recording Audio Recording Recording Modes Alarm Recording Manual Recording. All modes can be triggered by schedule De-interlace Options Optimize for dynamic or static camera scenes Motion Detection Detecting any kind of movements within the camera focus Editable shield preventing private areas from monitoring and Privacy Protection recording...

  • Page 10: Front Panel

    Share transmission loading; enable more clients at remote Dispatch Server access & high-speed data transmission. PDA Viewer 4-cam view, full screen and live audio Allow remote clients to search dynamic servers without enquiring DDNS for server’s IP address 1.4 Front Panel (1) Temperature display panel The panel will display the system current operating temperature...

  • Page 11: Back Panel

    1.5 Back Panel (11) (12) (10) Sensor and Relay D-Type AV In port connection interface TV Out port DVI port VGA Out port TV Out port Audio Input USB and 1394 port Parallel and Com port (10) Keyboard and mouse plug (11) Power plug (12)

  • Page 12: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

    2.1 Installing DOM(Disk on Module) AVerMedia SA6000 integrate the DVR software on a DOM(Disk on Module). User only needs to install on the SA6000, and then the DVR software is ready for operating. Follow the below steps to install the DOM on SA6000.

  • Page 13: Installing Hard Disk

    2.2 Installing Hard Disk AverMedia SA6000 can support up to 4 hard disks. For installation, please refer to Appendix SA6000 only support SATA hard disk 2.3 Connecting Device The back panel of the DVR unit, you can connect up to 16 video cameras, 8 sensor devices, 8 alarm device and output video to a TV or CRT/LCD monitor.
  • Page 14 The signal from the sensor (i.e., infrared sensors, smoke detectors, proximity sensors, door sensors, etc.) is being transmitted to the I/O card and this triggers the system to respond and send signal to relay device (i.e., alarm, telephone etc). Pin # Definition Pin # Definition...

  • Page 15: Using The Dvr Software

    Chapter 3 Using the DVR Software 3.1 Running the Unit for the First Time When the unit is turned on for the first time, the system will prompt you to enter the serial number. The serial number is inside the package. 3.2 Function buttons in Advanced/Preview Mode Name Function...
  • Page 16 Name Function (7) Setup When setting up the system for the first time, in the Password text box, type the word “admin” to access. Click button to configure settings for cameras, recording, network, scheduler, backup, sensors, relays, alarms and user authentication.

  • Page 17: Function Buttons In Playback Mode

    3.3 Function Buttons in Playback Mode To switch in Playback mode, click Playback button at the lower right corner of Advanced/Preview mode user interface Name Function (1) Split Screen Mode Select from six (6) different split screen type to playback the recorded video file of all the camera, or one camera over the other or alongside on a single screen.
  • Page 18 Name Function (5) Date Select the date on the calendar and the time from 00 to 23 to where to start playing the recorded video file. The numbers from 00 to 23 represent the time in 24-hour clock. The numbers from 01 to 16 represent the camera ID.

  • Page 19: Function Buttons In Compact Mode

    3.4 Function Buttons in Compact Mode To view in Compact mode, click Exit button. In the logout dialog box, click Compact . Name Function (1) Split Screen Mode Select from six (6) different split screen type to view all the camera, or one camera over the other or alongside on a single screen.

  • Page 20: Function Buttons In Ptz Camera Controller

    3.5 Function Buttons in PTZ Camera Controller (see also chapter 4.13) Name Function (1) Close Exit PTZ camera controller. (2) Setup Configure PTZ cameras. (3) AutoPan Operate the PTZ cameras automatically based on the selected camera group preset position number. (4) Focus +/- Adjust the focus manually to produce clear image.

  • Page 21: To Use The Emap

    When the inserted map appears on the Emap screen, click Edit . You may now drag the camera, sensor, and relay icons to its place on the map. Icons on the map can be relocated anywhere. If you are going to locate the icon on the map to other area, you need to drag the icon to the black pane at the bottom of the Emap screen and then switch to the area on where you want to locate the icon.

  • Page 22: To Cut And Save The Wanted Portion Of The Recorded Video

    3.7 To Cut and Save the Wanted Portion of the Recorded Video Use the Playback Control buttons or drag the bar on the playback progress bar and pause on where you want to start the cut. Then, click Segment to set the begin mark.

  • Page 23: To Search Using The Visual Search

    3.9 To Search Using the Visual Search Click Visual Search. In the Visual Search Setting dialog box, select the Camera number and the date. Then click OK. When a series of frames appear by date, click on the frame to display another series of frames and search by every Hour of that date, every Minute of that hour, every 10...

  • Page 24: To Search Using The Intelligent Search

    To Search Using the Intelligent Search Click on the video screen on where you want to search. Click Intelligent Search . The Intelligent Search text (red) would appear at the lower left corner of the screen. When the Intelligent Search Setting dialog box and motion detector frame appear, you may adjust the sensitivity bar and the...
  • Page 25 description, check the Show Preset Name box and in the Preset Name text box, type the word. When done, click Save to keep the settings. Repeat step 4 & 5, if you want to save another PTZ camera position. When done click OK to save the setting, Click Cancel , to leave without saving the new setting.

  • Page 26: Chapter 4 Customizing The Sa Dvr System

    Chapter 4 Customizing the SA DVR System In the Preview/Advanced screen mode, click button to customize your SA DVR. When the SA DVR configuration setup selection appears, select and click the buttons you want to change the setting. 4.1 System Setting In the System Setting dialog box, click OK to accept the new settings, click Cancel to exit without saving, and click Default to revert back to original factory setting.
  • Page 27 current hard disk recording capacity. Enter the expect hard disk size or expect recording time in Expected HD Size or Expected Record time , and then click Calculate button. Click OK to exit the hard disk calculator windows. The hard disk calculation will base on the recording setup and current hard disk setup.

  • Page 28: To Set The Pos Setting

    Select the mode of playback the video Select date and time: Select the date and time which user wants to playback Play the last file: Automatically playback the video from the last hour Instant Playback: Automatically playback the video which has just recorded Date Format Select the date format which wants to display in Select date and time playback mode...
  • Page 29 In the POS Mapping dialog box, click OK to accept the settings and Cancel to exit without saving the new setting. (1) POS Name : Enter a name to identify the POS (2) Protocol : Select General for Epson compatible printer or for TP_3688 (3) Skip first : Set the number of lines you want to be removed (4) Setup…...

  • Page 30: Camera Setting

    broadcast to Internet. Enter the IP address of the remote station. (6) Map to Channel: Select to which camera number to display the transaction text (7) Text Filter : Enter the word you want to be removed 4.2 Camera Setting In the Camera Setting dialog box, click OK to accept the new settings, click Cancel to exit without saving, and click Default1/ Default2 to revert back to original factory setting.
  • Page 31 (6) Auto Brightness Control Automatically adjust the brightness (7) Night View Automatically adjust the exposure to make the image more visible especially when the site is dark. You can only use this function when the Auto Brightness Control is enabled (8) Video Screen Display the video of the selected camera (9) Input...

  • Page 32: Recording Setting

    4.3 Recording Setting In the Recording dialog box, click OK to accept the new settings, click Cancel to exit without saving, and click Default to revert back to original factory setting. (10) (11) (12) (1) Camera Icons Select the camera number you want to set the recording setting. To select all the cameras, enable the ALL check box.
  • Page 33 (3) Enable Audio Select to assign the audio channel of the selected camera. You can only assign one audio channel to one camera source. This way you can record both audio and video. An Audio I/O card is required to use this function. (4) Motion Detection Adjust the sensitivity of the motion detector.

  • Page 34: To Mask/Shield An Area On The Screen

    (12) Advanced Setting Select to enhance video recording or video transfer via internet. 4.3.1 To Mask/Shield an area on the screen: In the Mask/Shield Edit section, activate the Enable Mask / Enable Shield check box. In the Edit section, select between Mask or Shield and click the button.

  • Page 35: Network Setting

    4.4 Network Setting In the Network Setting dialog box, click OK to accept the new settings, click Cancel to exit without saving, and click Default to revert back to original factory setting. (1) Transmitting Cameras Select and click on the camera number in the Transmitting Camera section you want to make it accessible via internet using WebCam, Remote Console, PDA Viewer and Hand Viewer (still image).

  • Page 36: Schedule Setting

    4.5 Schedule Setting Schedule to record, backup, enable network, reboot and disable alarm of all the cameras either weekly or one time. The number from 00 to 23 represent the time in 24-hour clock. The left most column display the days in a week. To Set the Schedule Setting: Select the date in the calendar.

  • Page 37: Set Schedule At Specific Portion Of Time

    Click on the blocks to set the schedule (see also Chapter 4.5.1). Or click All to select all. To store the setting, click Save. To remove the settings, click Clear. To end Schedule Setting, click OK to exit and accept the setting and Cancel to exit without saving the setting.

  • Page 38: Sensor Setting

    If you do NOT want to keep the recorded file in the storage folder, enable Delete files after Backup check box. Click to set the path on where to store the backup file. Click to start archiving the selected file. In the Processing…...

  • Page 39: Relay Setting

    4.8 Relay Setting The I/O device must be installed to use this function. To set the Relay Setting: Click the drop-down list and select the relay ID number. Enter relay name. The system automatically detects the card and input number. In the Content section, enter relay description.
  • Page 40 In (2) Enable Time , the number from 00 to 23 represent the time in 24-hour clock. Select the time and click the block you want to activate or deactivate the alarm function. When it is deactivated the color of the block turns white. In (3) Conditions , you can set “...

  • Page 41: To Setup Alarm Relay

    Send E-mail Send an electronic text message. To setup click Detail (see also Chapter 4.9.4). File Transmission via FTP Upload file to remote computer thru FTP (File Transfer Protocol). To setup click Detail (see also Chapter 4.9.5). Start Recording Record the video from the selected camera. To setup click Detail (see also Chapter 4.9.6).

  • Page 42: To Setup The Alarm Sound Setting

    4.9.2 To Setup the Alarm Sound Setting: Beside the Play Warning Sound check box, click Detail . In the Alarm Sound Setting dialog box, click to select other wav file from other source or folder, Play to listen, Record to make a new copy of a sound.

  • Page 43: To Setup Send E-Mail Setting

    In the Call Out Setting, enter the phone number and description. Click to select existing sound recorded massager and Record to make a new voice message. When the Sound Recorder appears, use the record control panel to record, stop, play, rewind and forward.

  • Page 44: To Setup Ftp Setting

    (4) Modem Dial up Setting If you are using dial up modem, enable Auto Dial up check box and select the modem name. You may also set the time to disconnect automatically, just enable the Auto Disconnect after check box and set time. 4.9.5 To Setup FTP Setting: Beside the File Transmission via FTP check box, click Detail .

  • Page 45: To Setup Ptz Preset Point

    Attach image when sensor is triggered select the camera that the images will be capture and send when the sensor is triggered. Click OK to accept the new settings and Cancel to exit without saving. Make sure your ISP provider and cell phone provider both support JPG file format transmitting.

  • Page 46: To Setup Alarm Sop

    4.9.9 To Setup Alarm SOP: Beside the Alarm SOP check box, click Detail . In the step text boxes, type the standard protocol when the alarm is activated. When the alarm is activated the Standard Operation Procedure dialog box will appear. Just click Next to see the next instruction, Back to see the previous instruction, Finish to end and Abort to terminate.

  • Page 47: Missing And Suspicious Object Detected

    4.9.12 Missing and Suspicious Object Detected Missing Object Select the certain object on the screen for the system to detect; when the object is disappear or move and the system will alarm. Click OK to exit and save the configuration. To exam the setup condition, click Start Test . Select the camera number (0-16) and press RIGHT button on the mouse to call up the setup windows.

  • Page 48: User Setting

    Minimum_Object: the minimum detect area. When the objects are smaller than the minimum detect area, the system will disregard. Use mouse to click and drag the frame on the screen. Enable Mask Mark an area on the screen to disregards the motion in the marked area and to only monitor outside the marked area.
  • Page 49 (1) Authorization level Select the status of the user. Only Administrator-level can access User Setting, and reset the Alarm status when using the Remote Console. (2) Control Right Enable the items that would allow the user to access. (3) Remote Access time Allow the user to access SA DVR from a remote location using internet explorer.

  • Page 50: Backup Video Players

    Chapter 5 Backup Video Players You can playback the backup files using QLogViewer and Player applications. When you back up the recorded file, QLogViewer and Player applications are automatically included in the backup folder. QLogViewer can only playback one video at a time. It only comes with video segmentation, output segmentation, capture screen shot, and print the screen.
  • Page 51 Rewind : Wind back the recorded video file. Pause: Briefly stop playing the recorded video file. Play: Play the recorded video file. Faster: Play the recorded video file at the speed of 2x, 4x, or Next: Go to the next frame. End: Go to the end of the recorded video file.
  • Page 52 Name Function (5) Playback Control Begin: Move at the beginning of the recorded video file. Buttons Previous: Go back to the previous frame. Slower: Play the recorded video file at the speed of ½x, ¼x, or ⅛x. Rewind: Wind back the recorded video file. Pause: Briefly stop playing the recorded video file.

  • Page 53: Using Functional Keys

    Chapter 6 Using Functional Keys The SA DVR system provides shortcut keys. The table shows the function keys and descriptions. Function Keys Description Display system information Start recording Enable network function Access system settings Switch to playback mode Access E-map setting Access PTZ camera control panel Snapshot Switch to Full Screen...

  • Page 54: Chapter 7 Using The Remote Programs

    Chapter 7 Using the Remote Programs You can use Microsoft Internet Explorer to access SA DVR server by entering the IP address or domain name. To use this feature, make sure that you are connected to the internet and the Network feature is enabled. Accessing this feature for the first time you will be prompted by your browser to install WebCamX.cab, allow the installation and you should be able to connect and login afterwards.

  • Page 55: Familiarizing The Sa6000 Dvr Webcam Buttons

    7.1 Familiarizing the SA6000 DVR WebCam Buttons Right-clicking on the webcam video screen, enables you to start video recording, change video quality, switch camera and enable/disable DirectDraw. (15) (14) (13) (12) (11) (10) Name Function (1) DirectDraw Enhance the video quality.

  • Page 56: To Setup Remote System Setting

    Name Function (15) Select cameras Select to the view camera from different server. In Select Camera dialog box, to view Display column, click to enable/disable viewing the camera. In Video Quality column, click to select between High, Normal or Low. Click Add Server and select the server type between DVR and IP Cam to add.
  • Page 57 Add a short comment. (4) Video Adjustment Adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Hue and Saturation of the selected camera. (5) Auto Brightness Control Automatically adjust the brightness. (6) Night View Automatically adjust the exposure to make the image more visible especially when the site is dark.

  • Page 58: Familiarizing The Webcam Ptz Buttons

    (13) Video Size Select the size of the video and click the button. The higher the size, the larger the file it create. You can also activate the Enable Deinterlace to enhance the video quality. Set the Enable Deinterlace mode to #1, if you are capturing motionless picture and #2, if it captures lots of movement.

  • Page 59: Familiarizing The Remote Console Buttons

    7.3 Familiarizing the Remote Console Buttons (15) (14) (13) (12) (11) (10) Name Function (1) Exit Close the Remote Console. (2) Volume Enable/disable the sound. (3) Split Screen Select from six (6) different split screen type to playback the recorded video file Mode of all the camera, or one camera over the other or alongside on a single screen.

  • Page 60: To Setup Remote Console Setting

    7.3.1 To Setup Remote Console Setting Click OK to exit and save the setting and Cancel to exit without saving the setting. (1) Storage Path Set the directory on where to save the data. When there is not enough free space to record one hour data, the system automatically replaces the oldest data.
  • Page 61 In the Video Playback Date/Time Selection, the number from 00 to 23 represent the time in 24-hour clock. The numbers from 01 to 16 represent the camera number. To Make a Selection: Select the date in the calendar. Use buttons to shift the calendar to the left or right.

  • Page 62: Familiarizing The Local Playback Buttons

    7.4.1 Familiarizing the Local Playback Buttons (13) (12) (11) (10) Name Function (1) Split Screen Mode Select from six (6) different split screen type to playback the recorded video file of all the camera, or one camera over the other or alongside on a single screen.

  • Page 63: Familiarizing The Realtime Playback Buttons

    Name Function (6) Preview Switch to Preview/Advanced mode. (7) Playback Switch to Playback mode. This allows you to view the recorded video file. (8) Status bar Display the recorded date, time and play speed. (9) Camera ID Show the number of cameras that are being viewed. When you are in single screen mode, click the camera ID number to switch and view other camera.

  • Page 64: Familiarizing The Download And Playback Buttons

    Name Function (4) Playback Control Begin: Move at the beginning of the recorded video file. Buttons Previous: Go back to the previous frame. Slower: Play the recorded video file at the speed of ½x, ¼x, or ⅛x. Rewind: Wind back the recorded video file. Pause: Briefly stop playing the recorded video file.

  • Page 65: Using Handy Viewer To Access Sa6000 Dvr Server

    Keep a portion of the recorded video you want. You may follow the instruction in Chapter 4.8. 7.5 Using Handy Viewer to Access SA6000 DVR server Users can use a mobile phone to access the SA DVR through Internet. Make sure your mobile phone support IE browser and is connected to the internet.

  • Page 66: To Install Pda Viewer From The Internet

    Click Next to continue. Read the license agreement and click Yes to accept all the terms. The system will then automatically install the application. When you are prompted, click Yes to install the application using the default directory. When done, click OK. 7.6.2 To install PDA Viewer from the Internet Make sure you are connected to the internet.

  • Page 67: To Use The Pda Viewer

    After the installation, the PDA-Viewer 5.5 icon will appear in the Programs list. 7.6.3 To Use the PDA Viewer Run the PDA-Viewer 5.5 in the Programs. Familiarizing the PDA Viewer buttons. (10) Name Function (1) Connect Hook up to the SA DVR server. Make sure you are connected to internet. When the iView screen appears, enter the server IP, port, user ID, password and select the connection type.
  • Page 68 (9) Zoom Zoom in and out the PTZ camera image. (10) Direction buttons Adjust and position the focal point of the PTZ camera. To change the video quality, enable/disable audio, and select to display different camera, tap on the video screen longer the pop up menu will appear.

  • Page 69: Chapter 8 Image Verification

    Chapter 8 Image Verification ImageVerification is a watermark-checking program to identify the authenticity of a saved image (e.g. by snapshot). This program can only verify uncompressed bmp image files. 8.1 To Run the ImageVerification program Click Start>Programs>DSS>ImageVerification. In the ImageVerification screen, click Load Source Image and locate the image source.

  • Page 70: Chapter 9 Video Enhancer

    Chapter 9 Video Enhancer The bundled Video Enhancer is a video editing tool and can only be used with *.dvr video file. It allows you to adjust the video picture quality, segment and save the wanted portion of the video, zoom in and out the image, and print or save the screen shot. You can also save the setting and apply it on other files.
  • Page 71 Name Function (14) Effects Gray Scale: convert the image into black and white (monochrome). Normalize: adjust the brightness intensity. Equalize: automatically adjust the images that are too dark. De-interlace: smooth out the overlying frames. Static: de-interlace for motionless scene. Dynamic: de-interlace for moving scene. (15) Picture Adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Hue and Gamma.

  • Page 72: Chapter 10 Web Tools

    Chapter 10 Web Tools The bundled Web Tools includes Dispatch Server and Remote Backup program. To install Web Tools, place the CD into the CD-ROM drive then click Install Web Tools . 10.1 Dispatch Server Dispatch is designed to reduce the network traffic of the SA DVR server. Instead of connecting directly to the SA DVR server, the client can connect to the computer that is connected to the SA DVR server using the Dispatch program.
  • Page 73 In Auto Backup mode: In Begin Date drop down calendar, select the date from where to start. Click Add to set the storage path. Click Delete to remove the selected storage path. Click Schedule to select/unselect the time you want to backup. The red block turns white when it is unselected.

  • Page 74: Chapter 11 Using The Remote Control Server

    Chapter 11 Using the Remote Control Server The bundled Remote Control Server enables the PC with Central Management System program (CM1000) installed in it remotely access the SA DVR server. You many need to manually run this program for CMS access the SA DVR server. To run, click start > Programs >...

  • Page 75: Appendix A Registering Domain Names

    Please provide the following user information, Host Name , Password , E-mail , Company , and Country to complete the registration process. Note that Host Name and Domain Name (AVerMedia.avers.com.tw) are the replacement for Internet address while a remote client tends to search a...

  • Page 77: Appendix B Removable Hard Disk Installation

    Appendix B Removable Hard Disk Installation To install the removable hard disk on SA6000, please following the below steps. If install more than one hard disk, remember to adjust the jumper to the right position. Unlock the removable hard disk...

  • Page 79: Limited Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY AVerMedia TECHNOLOGIES, Inc. warrants that this product to be free of defects resulting from faulty manufacturing or components under the following terms: WARRANTY LENGTH Labor is warranted for 15 months from the date of purchase. Replacement products will be warranted for the remainder of the 15-month warranty period or 30 days, whichever is longer.

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