Page 2: Table Of Contents
Appendix I - Status Pages ............230 Appendix J - Unit Specification ............. 240 Whilst every attempt is made to ensure these manuals are accurate and current, Dedicated Micros reserve the right to alter or modify the specification of the machine described herein without prejudice.
Page 3: Features
32 camera connections being made up by IP camera streams - even HD cameras. Closed IPTV Dedicated Micros’ ground breaking Closed IPTV solution makes deploying an IP Video, CCTV system safe, secure and simple. Combining patent-pending innovation with zeroconf networking technology, Closed IPTV automatically allocates IP addresses to IP cameras by physical port.
Page 4: Features
SDKs to ensure future on-going compatibility. Closed IPTV Dedicated Micros’ ground breaking Closed IPTV solution makes deploying an IP Video, CCTV system safe, secure and simple. Combining patent-pending innovation with zeroconf networking technology, Closed IPTV automatically allocates IP addresses to IP cameras by physical port.
Page 5: Design Of The Manual
Point&go provides the user with easy to use, fast, accurate telemetry control via an attached monitor. With no need for a telemetry keyboard, users are able to use Pan & Tilt control of a Dedicated Micros Oracle Dome simply by clicking an area of the monitor. The camera will instantly respond, positioning the selected area in the middle of the screen, ideal for tracking movement through a scene.
Page 6: Important Safeguards
Important Safeguards Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. Power Sources This unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the manufacturer’s label. Servicing Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Page 7 CE Mark If this product is marked with the CE symbol it indicates compliance with all applicable directives. Directive 89/336/EEC. A ‘Declaration of Conformity’ is held at Dedicated Micros Ltd., 1200 Daresbury Park, Daresbury, Cheshire, WA4 4HS, UK. Laser The unit supports an integrated CD-R/DVD-R writer, the following are additional warnings associated with installing and operating the CD-R/DVD-R writer, please pay particular attention to this information.
Page 8: Installing The Unit
• Quick Start Guide If any of these items are missing please contact Dedicated Micros Technical Support team. Note: Before installing the NV4 DVR, carefully read all Safety Instructions and the following information on where the unit should be located.
Page 9: Electrical Connections
Recording MultiMode The unit supports MultiMode recording, which is a storage technology developed by Dedicated Micros. This offers the ability to set different recording rates, resolutions and compression formats across scheduled, normal and alarm modes for each individual camera.
Page 10: Installation
Installation Front Panel connections Data DVD-R Internal CD/DVD-R drive (located under hinged flap) USB2.0 connector (located under hinged flap) Green - Unit working normally No LED - Power Failure Live - Unit is in Live mode when lit. Play -Unit is in Playback mode when lit. Spot - Spot (MON B) monitor is being controlled Record - Unit is recording video to the internal hard disk.
Page 11: Alarms And Relays
ETH-A RJ45 Ethernet network connector, 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet Network ETH-B RJ45 Ethernet network connector, 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet Network RJ12 connector for use with Dedicated Micros telemetry keyboards (KBC1, KBC2) RJ12 expansion port SATA 2x E-Sata port available for storage expansion...
Page 12: Closed Iptv
V I D V I D Installing the NV4 Unit V I D V I D This procedure shows the sixteen camera input version. There are a number of Closed IPTV installation V I D scenarios in Appendix A. V I D V I D Step 1 - Connecting to the Network I A L...
Page 13: Step 2 - Connecting Video
16 NetVu connections Note: The ‘Restrict public access (Eth B)’ setting (Closed IPTV-> Settings must be enabled if using Oracle IP domes in a Closed IPTV environment. Dedicated Micros strongly recommends enabling this setting once configuration is complete even if Oracle IP Domes are not used in the configuration.
Page 14: Step 4 - Connecting Audio
The unit supports a main monitor via ‘HDMI 1’ and BNC ‘A’. A spot monitor can be connected via BNC ‘B’. L A Y V I D The unit will boot up in SAFE mode. This allows viewing on both composite and HDMI (if HDMI is V I D connected during BOOT UP).
Page 15: Alarm Input Connection
Relay Connector Pins Connection 1 & 6 Relay 1 signal 2 & 7 Relay 2 signal 3 & 8 Relay 3 signal 4 & 9 Relay 4 signal Step 6 - Alarms V I D V I D Pin 1 ALARMS Pin 2 Pin 3...
Page 16: Step 7 - Connecting Serial Ports
End Of Line Circuitry The following describes the EOL tamper alarms circuitry needed when EOL has been configured. There should be two resistive values within the tamper alarm circuitry. These must be located inside the alarm device (furthest point from the unit). The alarm state could be Normally Open or Normally closed however the tamper states are the same for both settings.
Page 17: Step 8 - Connecting A Keyboard
RS232 RS485 Step 8 - Connecting a Keyboard The NV4 supports Dedicated Micro keyboards DM/KBC1 and DM/KBC2. Connect either of these keyboards via the KBD connector on the rear panel. Note: Refer to the Unit Operation section of this manual for further guidance regarding the supported keyboards.
Page 18: Step 10 - Connecting Power
Step 10 - Connecting Power V I D V I D L A Y V I D V I D V I D V I D The NV4 has an internal power supply unit. Connect the mains lead to the unit and then to the wall V I D socket, or to a fused spur connection.
Page 19: Closed Iptv
Closed IPTV Closed IPTV Camera Allocation Analogue channels can be utilised by the BNC connections on the back of the unit OR by the sockets on the Layer 3 Enhanced CCTV Switch. If an IP source is plugged into a channel occupied by a BNC connection, the BNC will take priority and possess the channel, whilst the IP connection will be added to an unassigned list, allowing it to be tied to an available channel through the configuration pages.
Page 20 In the scenario shown below, the NVR is set at defaults and the Layer 3 Enhanced CCTV Switch has an ICR encoder with three analogue camera inputs connected at positions 1, 3 and 4. Position 2 is not used. The Closed IPTV NVR would be auto configured on consecutive ports, camera 2 would not be allocated to port 2 which would be registered as assigned to a failed camera.
Page 21: Remote Control
Configuring the Unit The unit can be configured either on the local monitor or over the network using a PC with Internet Explorer or similar browser. Both have near identical menu interfaces. Accessing the menus on a local monitor The Configuration pages can be displayed on a local monitor. When connected, press the MENU button on the IR Remote Control.
Page 22: Configuration Mode
IPTV->Settings). The Closed IPTV logo in the top corner of the configuration pages gives a quick indication of whether the system is in Secure or Configuration mode. Dedicated Micros recommend the system is always left in Secure Mode unless Closed IPTV settings are actually being edited.
Page 23: Remote Control
Remote Control The IR Remote Control offers all the control functionality required to navigate the menus. Note: Not all buttons on the IR Remote Control are relevant for the Unit. Button Switches the Remote Control to ‘TV’ mode and sends codes understood by common TV sets.
Page 24 Use the Directional and OK buttons to navigate through the menu screens and accept changes. Also use for PTZ telemetry control of cameras. Use the Softkeys (Red, Green, Yellow, Purple) to directly access the corresponding function displayed on the menu screen.
Page 25: Main Menu
ObserVer Manual Select to open an electronic version of the NetVu ObserVer User Guide. NetVu ObserVer is a free video management software package from Dedicated Micros that allows users to seamlessly view distributed images from any ‘NetVu Connected’ product. •...
Page 26 • Java (JRE) Select to download the Java (JRE) software (from the unit). This software is required to successfully view Configuration and Viewer menus remotely. IMPORTANT: By default, no Usernames and Passwords are required to access any of the various menus.
Page 27: Closed Iptv
Navigating The Configuration Menus The menu tree provides access to the configuration menus. The configuration pages are navigated using the menu tree (displayed on the left of each page). Selecting one of the menu options will display the relevant page. Associated sub-menus will then be available. Relevant menus can also be accessed directly from other menu screens via the coloured softkey options shown at the base of each menu.
Page 28: Using The Ir Remote Control
Using a Supported Dedicated Micros Keyboard (DM/KBC1 & DM/KBC2) The unit can also be controlled using an optional Dedicated Micros keyboard. This is connected via the KBD connector on the rear of the unit and provides the same control functions as the I.R Remote Control.
Page 29: System Settings
System Settings The menus under the System Settings heading allow the unit’s core settings to be viewed, changed and the system software upgraded. The Attributes option displays details about the unit including the IP address, unit serial number, MAC address and software version. The Status page displays information about the unit’s operating condition, shows how long the unit has been operating and the reason for the last reset.
Page 30 Attributes 6.13 This menu shows the general information about the unit including the version of software installed, the unit’s serial number and the allocated DHCP IP address. Product Descriptor Details the product model. Serial Number Identifies the serial number of the specific unit. PCB Serial Number Displays the PCB (Printed Circuit Board) serial number of the unit.
Page 31: Software Menu
Software (Red) Select this option to display installed software information (see below). Time/Date (Green) Select to open the System->Time and Date page. Accounts (Yellow) Select to open the Display->User Accounts page. Network (Blue) Select to open the Network->Network page. Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page.
Page 32 System (Red) Select this option to return to the System menu. About (Blue) Select to open the Status->About page. Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page.
Page 33 Status This menu details information regarding the status of the unit, notably the total time the unit has been operating and the time since its last reset. Status log information can also be exported via the ‘Export Logs’ option to either a CD-R/DVD-R or a USB device. Time since last reset Details the time since the unit was last reset.
Page 34 Recording Those camera channels that are currently recording are highlighted light green. Those not recording will appear dark green. Cam Status Those camera channels where the connection is deemed to be functioning correctly will be highlighted light green. Those deemed to have failed will appear red.
Page 35: Alarm Status
Alarm Status This menu details information regarding the status of the unit’s alarm contacts, alarm zones and relay outputs. Alarm Contacts/Zones/Relay Outputs Alarm Contacts, Alarm Zones and Relay Outputs that are in an ‘active’ state are shown light green. ‘In-active’ ones appear dark green (not illuminated).
Page 36 About This menu allows access to numerous system information pages. Select the an icon to view the relevant pages, refer to ‘Appendix J - Status Pages’ for a description of each page. System Information Select to open to the System->Attributes page. Software Revisions Select to open to the System Settings->System->Software page.
Page 37 Logs The log files stored in the unit can be accessed from this page. Selected logs are displayed on the page below. About (Blue) Select to open the System->Status->About page. Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page.
Page 38 Language This menu allows the system language to be set. Changing the System Language will effect all menu pages. If required, the language can also be changed for the current session only. System Language Select to change the system language setting. Reset (Red) Select to reset the unit.
Page 39: Time And Date
Time and Date This menu allows the time and date to be set on the unit. Required timezone information can also be established and the unit time synchronised to that of the PC being used to view the webpages. System Time The current system time and date is displayed.
Page 40 Alternatively most DHCP and DNS servers also run SNTP services. Contact your system administrator for further assistance. PC Time Displays the system time of the PC currently being used to view the webpages. Sync Time (Blue) Use this button to synchronise the time of the unit to that of the PC being used to view the webpages.
Page 41: Serial Ports
Serial Ports This menu allows configuration of the unit’s Serial ports, refer to ‘Installing the Unit’ for installation information. Serial Port These are the four serial ports available. Port Config The serial ports can be configured to specific uses. Select from: None Switches port off Debug...
Page 42: Camera Configuration
Protocol This is a drop down list of serial telemetry protocols supported by the unit. Note: Refer to ‘Appendix G’ for a full list of supported telemetry protocols. Reset (Red) Select to reset the unit. Maintain (Green) Select to open the System->Maintain page Text In Img (Yellow) Select to open the Features &...
Page 43 Mode The settings will default to ‘Colour’. If Monochrome cameras are used, select ‘Mono’. Selecting ‘Mono’ will remove colour patterning. If a particular channel is not in use or the camera has failed, select ‘Not Connected’. ‘Rem Codec’ is used for NetVu Connected video sources. ‘IP Camera’...
Page 44 Audio The Audio menu allows settings for the bi-directional audio channels to be edited. Two audio can be recorded via the inputs, or Challenge audio i.e. originating from an Operator using NetVu ObserVer at a Remote Video Receiving Centre (RVRC) can be recorded with one external input. Challenge audio is then available on Audio Output 1.
Page 45 Reset (Red) Select to reset the unit. Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page.
Page 46 Features These menus enables the activation of numerous system features. Features are grouped within four sub- menus: System, Network, Video and Other. System User Logging Enable this option to activate User Logging, refer to ‘Appendix B’ for further information regarding the User Logging function. Enable External Modules Select to enable any connected RS485 alarm modules.
Page 47 Automatic FTP Download Select this option to enable automatic FTP downloads to upgrade the unit and/or the webpages, refer to ‘Network->FTP Download’ for more information. Note: When de-selected here, the ‘Automatic FTP Download’ menu will no longer be displayed in the menu tree.
Page 48 Network Note: For normal operation it is recommended that Network menu options be left at their default settings. Secondary Web Port If the default port setting for web serving has already been allocated, it is possible to configure a second port number i.e.
Page 49 Max Client Connections This setting limits the number of client connections to the server. The default value is 256 but could be increased if there is heavy network traffic. ARP Cache Size This setting limits the number of cache entries available in the ARP table.
Page 50 Video Detected Video Standard The unit automatically detects the video standard being used i.e. PAL/NTSC. Video Resolution (h x v) Allows selection of the resolution, options are 704 x 576, 704 x 512 and 640 x 512 Deinterlace Filter When Enabled, this option will improve the appearance of moving objects by applying a deinterlace filter that minimises the comb effect that can be visible when recording high motion scenes in 4CIF mode.
Page 51 Segment Aspect Ratio This setting controls how a 4:3 image is displayed in a multi-screen or wide screen format on the local viewer. The available display segment changes depending on the number of multi screen images selected for display. Stretch forces the image to fill the available display segment. This may result in some distortion of the display image.
Page 52 Other Auto Update Web Variables Configures the unit to update all system variables required for an automatic upgrade without requiring confirmation. Do not check this box if you run a customised applet. Enable event search page Select to enable the Event Search option. When enabled, the option will appear within the Configuration Menu tree, refer to ‘Navigating the Configuration Menus->Event Search’...
Page 53 Maintain This menu allows the unit to be reset and a software upgrade to be performed via an inserted CD-R/ DVD-R or a connected USB device. Current unit settings can also be saved for future use and previously saved settings restored. Configuration Default (Green) Select to return the unit to its factory default settings.
Page 54 To upgrade the unit, insert a media device containing relevant software upgrades and select ‘Reset‘. Note: For the latest software upgrades, please refer to the Dedicated Micros website: www.dedicatedmicros.com Note: Selecting the Default button will cause the system to reboot.
Page 55: Powerscript Mgmt
Note: Changes this page will alter the ‘Default.C’ file. If you already have a custom PowerScript on your unit which uses Default.C, please contact Dedicated Micros Technical Support for guidance Tel: +44 (0) 845 600 9502 for further guidance.
Page 56: Closed Iptv
Secure or Configuration mode. The main display will also say if the unit is in Configuration mode. Dedicated Micros strongly recommend the system is always left in Secure Mode unless Closed IPTV settings are actually being edited.
Page 57 Settings Note: The blue ‘i’ in a circle is a link to in-page help. Click on a symbol to get help about the adjacent menu item. The on-screen image of the Layer 3 Enhanced CCTV Switch provides instant information regarding camera connection ports.
Page 58 Port Illustration Colour Key Port Free (Black) █ No video source currently connected to the port and nothing assigned to that channel. Analog Connection (Blue) █ Analogue camera input using the BNC connection for this channel on the back of the NVR. Analogue cameras take priority over IP cameras when channels are being assigned;...
Page 59 Warning: If this option is not enabled it will still be possible for external systems connected to the general corporate network (via port Eth-B) to access all camera/video sources. Dedicated Micros recommends that Eth-B should always be left restricted in Secure Mode as security can be compromised if left unrestricted. Additional Closed IPTV systems should always be added in Config mode to allow auto IP configuration to accommodate existing systems and avoid ip conflicts.
Page 60 Restrict End Point Access to NVR To limit the potential intrusion methods available from the camera ports, the standard set of TCP and UDP services on the NVR can be completely disabled to traffic from the camera ports. If a camera has been swapped for a device that has been given a spoof MAC address the NVR will still only accept data from that connection via the usual HTTP port.
Page 61 Discover This page shows the currently connected switches and allows the option to force discovery of Layer 3 Enhanced CCTV Switches connected to the NVR. When a switch is connected, the NVR will automatically discover and connect to it. The Layer 3 Enhanced CCTV Switch supports zero-conf networking (sometimes known as Bonjour), which enables automatic discovery of cameras on the IP network.
Page 62: Upgrade Switch
Upgrade Switch This page provides the option to upgrade a selected switch (or all switches). Upgrades for the Layer 3 Enhanced CCTV Switch are included in the upgrade files for the NV4 and are loaded to the switch from the NVR. Once a switch is connected and auto-discovered, the connected NVR can upgrade it.
Page 63 Advanced This page allows access to the advanced facilities on the NVR such as Autosync and setting the base camera number of a switch. Auto-Synchronise NVR variables with cameras When a new camera is connected and the unit is in configuration mode, the NVR will synchronise some of the settings (eg camera title) with the camera.
Page 64 Note: Ports on the switches are allocated using a combination of base switch number and configuration page. Each Layer 3 Enhanced CCTV Switch has a hardware configuration dial on the base to allow a unique (in the cascade) identifier to be set. This identifier is used by this configuration page to configure the base camera number.
Page 65: Console Settings
Console Settings The menus under the Console Settings heading allow the unit’s Viewer display settings to be altered and User Account details to be viewed and changed. The Systems Page page is used to configure which other video sources are visible through the console facility on the NV4.
Page 66 Systems The unit can be configured with up to 20 systems. A system is a collection of DVRs and cameras selected from those DVRs. Systems are not formally connected networks but a collection of DVRs viewable over an IP network. Each system provides access and control of up to 99 cameras at any one time. Each individual system can be selected from a drop down menu.
Page 67 Auto Fill The ‘Auto Fill’ option will utilise the Server URL to automatically populate the system with the server name and ALL available cameras from that server. Save (Grey) Select to save current unit settings. Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page.
Page 68: Systems Overview
Systems Overview This menu gives an overview of all connected cameras and their home servers across all systems. The numbers allocated to each camera, both ‘locally’ within each System, and ‘remotely’ by the servers they are attached to, are displayed. The Configuration pages for each connected server can also be accessed (if access rights permit).
Page 69: Remote Monitors
Remote Monitors This menu allows monitors on a separate, networked unit to display the camera images received by this unit. The IP address of the server connected to the monitor (or video wall) is required. Cameras can then be selected via the remote monitor. Up to 32 remote monitors (or video walls) can be configured.
Page 70 Remote Monitoring Operation POWER NETWORK POWER NETWORK To view the cameras connected to U1 on a monitor connected to U2; Enter the IP address of U2 into the Remote Monitor page on U1.
Page 71: Viewer Defaults
Viewer Defaults This menu allows configuration of settings for the Viewer function. The Viewer function provides an interface to connected cameras over a network which allows viewing and telemetry control, for more information regarding this feature refer to ‘Operating The Viewer’. Default settings can be configured for accessing the Viewer function via a local monitor and also remotely via a network connection (settings can be optimised for either a LAN or WAN connection).
Page 72 Viewer menu. In Decoder Mode, connected cameras can be accessed, viewed or controlled via Dedicated Micros Pick-a-Point system. Note: For further information regarding Dedicated Micros Pick-a-Point system, please contact Dedicated Micros customer services in your region. Mouse Sensitivity The sensitivity settings of the mouse can be adjusted from the least sensitive (1) to the most sensitive (10).
Page 73 Reset (Red) Select to reset the unit and implement any changes made to the ‘Video Output mode’ or ‘Applet Location’ fields. Save (Purple) Select to save current unit settings to the selected media.
Page 74 Display This menu allows configuration of monitor settings used when viewing camera images and text data. Main monitor text It is possible to select text to be displayed on the main monitor. The text displayed will include; time, date, mode of operation (Set, Unset or Override), camera number and camera title.
Page 75 Enable custom segment setup Select to activate the custom segment setup feature. When selected, the user can configure a Quad or Multiscreen layout via the Viewer menu. The configured layout can include any camera in any available segment. Camera selection switches to full screen Select to auto switch to full screen mode any camera channel selected from multi-display (selected via the Viewer feature).
Page 76 Maps This menu allows images to be imported and used as maps that can be displayed in the Viewer Menus. The map can then have hotspots added to allow quick navigation to individual cameras. An overview ‘System Selection Map’ can also be added to navigate between different systems. Configure Map Select the relevant system using the drop down menu, or use the ‘Overall System Selection Map’...
Page 77 Hotspot Radius Enter the radius (in pixels) of the hotspot. Increment by If using the Decrement (Red) or Increment (Green) buttons, enter the size (in pixels) that the hotspot will increase/decrease. Decrement (Red) Select to reduce size of hotspot. Increment (Green) Select to increase size of hotspot.
Page 78: Map Data
To import data, copy relevant text from an external location and paste into the Map Data text window. When the menu is exited, this data will be used as the Map Config settings. Note: Dedicated Micros recommend the existing Map Data is saved before import. Map Config (Blue) Select to open the Display->Map Config page...
Page 79: User Accounts
User Accounts The unit can protect configuration procedures by limiting access via usernames and passwords. Account Types The available account types for which users and passwords can be assigned privileges are: • Admin FTP Assigning username and password requirements for the Admin FTP function will limit access to the unit via an FTP connection.
Page 80: Account List
• Local Users Assigning Local Users access privileges will limit access to the Viewer pages for local users. When implemented, the local user will be prompted for a username and password before access to the Viewer pages (via the main menu) will be granted.
Page 81: Camera Settings
This feature is predominately intended for use with 3rd party IP camera streams (connected via the 3rd party IP camera unlock feature). The Intelligent PTZ menu details the Dedicated Micros Oracle Domes connected to the Closed IPTV System. The Unallocated Cams menu details the cameras that are available to the Closed IPTV system but are not assigned to a camera channel.
Page 82: Mono/Colour Camera
Setup This menu allows the configuration of active camera channels. IMPORTANT: The menu options displayed will differ depending on the camera ‘Type’ and ‘IP Mode’ selected. Note: Ideally any setup options available locally on the camera should first be used to best obtain a suitable image quality.
Page 83 Type The settings will default to ‘Colour’. If Monochrome cameras are used, select ‘Mono’. Selecting ‘Mono’ will remove colour patterning. Select’ ‘IP’ for an IP Camera. If a particular channel is not in use or the camera has failed, select ‘No Conn’. IMPORTANT: The menu options displayed will differ depending on the camera ‘Type’...
Page 84: Record Settings
Select from: ‘NetVu Server’ - i.e. DVIP Server, DVIP RT, SD, DV-IP NV8 ‘NetVu Gen 2’ - i.e. DS2, BX2. NetVu Camera’ - i.e. the CamVu 2000 from Dedicated Micros. ‘NetVu ANPR’ - i.e. the HyperSense ANPR camera from Dedicated Micros.
Page 85: Both Types
Remote codec When selected, the unit will utilise the codec in the remote NetVu connected video server/camera to allow change Multimode profiles and perform additional activities such as VMD and Activity Detection as if the codec was an integral part of the DVR.
Page 86: Camera Lens Configuration
Camera Lens Configuration This page allows different lens de-warping techniques to be applied to connected cameras. The NVR can de-warp Fish-eye and Depressive Fish-eye lenses to present a normal aspect image. Title Shows the allocated name of the video source. Lens Type Allows selection of fisheye, depressive fisheye and normal lens types.
Page 87 Overview This menu details the general settings assigned to each of the local camera channels. To edit the settings assigned to any of these cameras; Click on Local Camera Setup to edit the settings held in the DV-IP NV8; Click on ‘Setup’ to open the Setup menu on the connected video source. CIP Settings (Red) Select to open the Closed IPTV->Settings page Unalloc (Green)
Page 88: Camera Upgrade
Camera Upgrade This menu allows cameras connected to an Enhanced Layer3 CCTV Switch to be upgraded to the latest version of available software from the NVR. Insert the upgrade disc or USB into the NVR and select the cameras to be upgraded via the interface pages. The Upgrade button will then send the updated files to the selected camera.
Page 89: Ip Stream Inputs
IP Stream Inputs The IP Streams menu allows the selection of High, Medium and Low resolution settings for video originating from a network based source i.e. IP Server. These streams are configured on the remote device. This feature is predominately intended for use with 3rd party IP camera streams (connected via the 3rd party IP camera unlock feature).
Page 90: Schedule
Schedule (Blue) Select to open the Schedule->Setup page Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page. IP Camera Configuration Channel Select a camera channel for review and adjustment. Only those cameras designated as ‘IP’ in the Camera Setup menu will be available, refer to Camera->Setup.
Page 91 IMPORTANT: The Remote codec option is only applicable for NetVu Connected cameras. Note: Additional IP cameras (further to existing local camera channels) are remote codec only. Therefore any NetVu connected cameras will be applied above local camera level. When ‘Simple Stream’ and ‘Recode Stream’ are selected via ‘IP Mode’, the following options will be available: Enter the URL address of the image source.
Page 92: Intelligent Ptz
Intelligent PTZ This section details the Dedicated Micros Oracle Domes connected to the system. Connected Oracle domes will be listed in the drop down selector. Once selected, all the Oracle Dome configuration options will be available through the NVR’s menus.
Page 93: Unallocated Cams
Unallocated Cams Channels can be utilised by the BNC connections on the back of the unit OR by the sockets on the switch. If an IP source is plugged into a channel occupied by a BNC connection, the BNC will take priority and possess the channel, whilst the IP connection will be added to the un-allocated list, allowing it to be tied to an available channel through this configuration page.
Page 94: Privacy Zones
Privacy Zones Privacy Zones are designed to obscure an area of view from the local operator, without disrupting the recorded images. The Privacy Zone is applied to the local output from the NVR and so is not available in NetVu ObserVer or when a camera is Multicast. One Privacy Zone can be configured per camera, allowing that area of the image to be obscured electronically.
Page 95 Suppress Local Live This setting allows cameras to have the privacy zone disabled during live viewing on the local monitor. Add individual cameras by listing them separated by a comma, add an inclusive range of cameras using a dash eg 1,2, 4-5, 8 Suppress Local Replay This setting allows cameras to have the privacy zone disabled during playback on the local monitor.
Page 96: Record Settings
Record Settings The Record Settings menus allow configuration of the unit’s record functions. Record settings can be configured for normal operation, on alarm, by schedule and for set holiday and weekend periods. Selected video data can be saved and protected. Refer to the individual menus for further details. The Default page allows the basic Recording settings to be edited.
Page 97 Default The unit has a range of pre-defined configurations available. As standard the unit can record at 6pps MPEG4 for up to 120 days (dependent on model). Alternatively the unit can be configured for 2pps JPEG recording on each camera or for MultiMode operation (note that this will result in the record duration being determined by the time period the unit is in alarm).
Page 98: Profile Record
Profile Record It is possible to set the unit recording configuration based on specific priorities. The Multi recording Mode feature offers the ability to set different recording rates, resolutions and compression formats across unset, set and override modes for each individual camera. By varying the quality, bit rate and file size of recorded images, the Multi function enables the recording capabilities of the unit to be Mode...
Page 99: Simple Record
Simple Record Menu View Switch to the Advanced Profile Record menu. IMPORTANT: If Turbo mode is ‘Disabled’ and record settings have been configured which will exceed the unit’s Codec performance threshold. A warning message will be displayed informing the user that the ‘Unit needs to be in turbo mode’. If the unit is currently in turbo mode and the currently configured record settings do not warrant turbo mode, a message will be displayed informing the user that ‘At the current settings the unit does not need to be in turbo mode’.
Page 100 Unset/Set/Override Event Shows the recording quality that will be used by the camera during an Alarm or Event. Note that Set and Override schedules will be used only when Timed Schedules are applied. Refer to the ‘Schedules’ section for further details. Note: When Turbo mode is selected, there will be only ONE configurable Record Profile across ALL cameras.
Page 101: Advanced Record
Advanced Record Menu View Switch to the Simple Profile Record menu. Note: When Advanced Record settings have been changed, it is not possible access the Simple Record menu until the newly configured Advanced Record settings have been applied. To do this, open the Record menu and select the ‘Save’...
Page 102 Turbo Mode Select to activate the Turbo mode function (see ‘What is Turbo mode?’ for a description of Turbo mode and its benefits). Unset/Set/Override Normal Shows the recording profile used by the camera if no Timed Schedules are applied and the camera is operating under Normal (non Event) conditions.
Page 103: Jpeg Pre Trigger
JPEG Pre Trigger This menu enables configuration of the pre trigger feature (for cameras recording JPEG mode only). When enabled, the pre-trigger feature will buffer and store alarm recording prior to an event trigger. Channel Only those camera channels set to record in JPEG mode will be available for configuration.
Page 104: Protect Video
Protect Video This menu allows the unit to automatically protect and retain recorded data in the camera. Previously saved data can also be unprotected. Enter a start and end time and select ‘Reload List’ . All saved video files from the chosen time period will be shown in the upper textbox. These recorded ‘PAR’ files can then be selected and protected via their accompanying checkboxes and the Protect option.
Page 105 List From Date/Time This dialog box allows a search to be made within the protected video list starting from a specific Time and Date. List To Date/Time This dialog box allows a search within the protected video list to conclude at a specific Time and Date. Unprot all (Red) Select to unprotect all recorded video from the list Protect (Green)
Page 106: Video Storage
Video Storage The Video Storage Allocation table displays drives that are available for video recording. Entries with the prefix ‘/edd0’ indicate the units local hard drive (if installed), entries prefixed by ‘/udd0’ are recordable media connected to the unit via USB sockets, an entry prefixed by ‘/mdd’ is an installed SD card. Utilising USB Memory Navigate to Record Settings ->...
Page 107 Allocate the formatted and mounted storage for video storage by clicking on the ‘Allocate’ button. Allocation takes between a few seconds and a few minutes, depending on the size of the drive, and the Feedback column will display information about the allocation process. The unit will require a Reset once allocation is complete.
Page 108 The system displays a confirmation box to ensure the correct device has been selected. Click OK to confirm, then reboot the system. Once the power has cycled, the system will build the required PAR files ready for recording to commence, progress will be displayed in the Feedback column.
Page 109: Schedule
Schedule This menu allows the Timer Function names to be configured. The Timer Function enables the unit to automatically be put into set/unset mode at specific times on specific days. This can help reduce unnecessary alarm triggers. The mode will be set by the DVR that the camera is connected to. When the unit is in Set or Unset mode, combine with different recording qualities and rates under normal and alarm conditions for a high degree of control in a range of situations.
Page 110 Setup This menu allows the Schedule function to be configured. This enables the unit to automatically be put into set/unset mode at specific times on specific days. This can help reduce unnecessary alarm triggers. Combining when the unit is in Set or Unset mode with different recording qualities and rates under normal and alarm conditions gives a high degree of control in a range of situations.
Page 111 Enable-N/C Select if the Keyswitch is to be normally closed (SET). Then choose a contact to be used in a specific zone as the Keyswitch. Enable EOL Select to configure the Keyswitch for EOL. The End Of Line (EOL) option enables the Keyswitch to detect any changes in the electronic input resistance.
Page 112 RVRC This menu allows a user to temporarily switch the unit’s system state into set/unset/override mode. The user will be required to enter their name and also the intended override duration. The action will be logged. Note: Refer to the Schedule menu for details of how to configure Set, Unset and Override modes: Record Settings->Schedule.
Page 113: Holiday & Weekend
Holiday & Weekend This menu allows the unit to be automatically switched to Override mode for individual days i.e. public holidays or during a weekend (or any defined period). IMPORTANT: Holiday and Weekend settings cannot be entered when a Keyswitch has been enabled in the Record Settings->Schedule menu.
Page 114: Alarm Settings
Alarm Settings The Alarm Settings menus allow configuration of the unit’s alarm functionality. Individual alarm inputs and alarm zones can be configured. Global relays can be activated and the Activity grid set up. Refer to the individual menus for further details. The Inputs page allows configuration of alarm channels.
Page 115 Inputs This menu allows configuration of the alarm settings, refer to ‘Installing the Unit’ for hardware installation guidance. Number This identifies which input is being configured. The unit supports 19 on- board alarms. Enabled Each input must be enabled to function. If the input is not enabled and an alarm is received, the unit will not acknowledge the alarm.
Page 116 Pulse Ext (s) A pulse extension is used to prevent double triggers on a single alarm. The pulse extension time starts on an alarm trigger. If that contact is triggered again after the first alarm has finished but within the pulse extension, the second trigger will not restart the alarm, but will extend the current alarm duration.
Page 117: Zone Inputs
Zone Inputs This menu allows the configuration of established alarm zones. A single or multiple trigger can be used to generate an alarm. It is possible to allocate up to 32 alarm zones to carry out a combination of actions. Use these options in conjunction with the Zone Actions menu.
Page 118 Alarm Duration sec This is the minimum time period in seconds (from the start of the alarm) that is protected from being overwritten. This time will include the alarm trigger, the pulse extension and any post alarm recording. It will not include pre-alarm images.
Page 119: Zone Actions
Zone Actions This menu allows actions to be allocated to individual alarm zones; Primary and Secondary cameras can be allocated to the zone and actions undertaken following alarm activation. This page should be configured in conjunction with the Zone Inputs menu. Zone Select a zone (alarm) to configure.
Page 120 Add Still Image This will record a still image of the trigger along with the standard recording. This can then be sent on to an external destination. Email Image If this option is selected, a JPEG will be added to the reporting email (if Email Reporting is selected).
Page 121: Zone Actions Camera
Zone Actions Camera Zone Select a zone (alarm) to configure. Secondary Cameras This setting gives the facility to assign additional cameras to the zone. These cameras will become part of the alarm sequence shown in the Viewer menus when the alarm zone is triggered. Zone Act (Yellow) Select to open the Alarm->Zone Actions menu Relays (Blue)
Page 122: Masked Cam Det
Masked Cam Det The unit has the capability to identify if a video input has been covered (by hand, spray paint, etc.) to prevent video images being viewed and recorded. The Camera Masking option takes the input levels of contrast and compares these against a user defined minimum contrast level. If the video input goes below this user defined level an event is generated on the unit.
Page 123: Zone Activation
Zone Activation On Mask Defines the Zone trigger that will be activated when the view is masked. On Clear Defines the Zone trigger that will be activated when the view is unmasked. Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page...
Page 124: Alarm Response
Alarm Response This menu enables response configuration following an alarm trigger on a selected camera channel. VMD Pulse Ext The pulse extension extends the trigger period to avoid double triggers of VMD occurring, i.e. If a second incident of VMD is received, after the first alarm is finished but within this period, the unit will not create a new event.
Page 125 Profile Change Select to enable the unit to switch from Normal to Event recording following alarm activation. Alarm Reporting This must be enabled for the unit to automatically connect on alarm. Alarm 24Hr This will ensure that Activity Detection is permanently enabled on this camera channel.
Page 126: Activity Setup
Activity Setup The unit supports Activity Detection on all video inputs. It enables cameras to automatically detect any movement/changes within the video scene; this can trigger a number of operations such as FTP alarm notification and an increase in recording rate. A still image of the selected camera will be shown in the Grid Editor screen.
Page 127 Grid Editor Use the Grid Editor by placing cells in areas of the camera view where movement will trigger an alarm. On a local monitor, enter cells and navigate across the image via the Directional buttons of the I.R Remote Control, and place a cell by pressing the OK button.
Page 128: Vmd Configuration
VMD Configuration The unit supports VMD (Video Motion Detection) on all video inputs and allows cameras to automatically detect if there is any movement/changes within the video scene. Note: Video Motion Detection enables a greater degree of control over detection settings and configuration than the Activity Setup function.
Page 129 Mode The zone mode controls when the reference image is taken for triggering VMD. The options are: Normal - The reference image is updated approximately every second. This will only allow small changes in the scene without triggering. Last trigger - The reference image is only updated when the VMD is triggered and is best used under controlled lighting, i.e so there are no false triggers due to...
Page 130: Global Actions
Global Actions This menu allows configuration of the default relay actions supported on the unit. The unit supports one onboard relay connection and global relay settings. This global relay can be triggered under specific conditions i.e. on receipt of any alarm or notification of Activity Detection. Image Protection Period Select a time period (in days) that images associated with an alarm will be protected from deletion.
Page 131: Network Settings
Network Settings The Network Settings menus allow configuration of the unit’s network functionality. Key network settings can be established such as ‘fixing’ the unit’s IP address and maximum transmission rate. Email, remote reporting on alarm and FTP download can also be configured. Refer to the individual menus for further details.
Page 132 Network This menu allows additional network settings to be configured if required. Server Name This field can be edited to allocate a name to the unit. This would be used if accessing the unit via a Domain Name Server (DNS). IP Address This is the IP address allocated to the unit.
Page 133 Ethernet MTU bytes This is the maximum transmit unit for the Ethernet packet. The MTU is the largest physical packet size measured in bytes that the network can transmit. By default this figure is set to 1500bytes. Mx Transmission Timeout ms This is the time (in milliseconds) the unit will wait to re-send a packet if an acknowledgement is not received.
Page 134: Gb Network
Gb Network This menu allows the IP, Subnet and Gateway details to be configured for the 1Gb network connection. The Gigabit network can be accessed via Network port 1 on the unit (labelled ‘NET 1’). Note: Any fixed IP address assigned to the 1Gb Network connection must NOT be the same address as that assigned to the 100BaseT connection as displayed in Network Settings->Network->IP Address.
Page 135 Tx Image Buffers This is used in order to improve the picture delivery over Ethernet when using a slow connection i.e. 256Kbps. A buffer setting of 1,2 or 3 is available. Ethernet MTU Bytes This is the maximum transmit unit for the Ethernet packet. The MTU is the largest physical packet size measured in bytes that the network can transmit.
Page 136: Live Transmissions
Live Transmissions The unit transmits live images using JPEG or MPEG formats. The NetVu ObserVer remote viewing software will use the settings configured on this page as the defaults for JPEG & MPEG; High, Medium and Low settings. Filter by This will filter the camera category being edited.
Page 137 IMPORTANT: When ‘Filter by Turbo mode’ as been selected; all High LAN options will be auto- configured to match the profile record settings allowing for maximum record performance. High LAN will no longer be available for configuration of local analogue cameras or third party IP cameras.
Page 138: Multicast Setup
Multicast Setup The Multicast page allows recordings from the unit’s camera input to be forwarded to a port address; enabling multiple viewers to view live data using a suitable media player without the need to directly connect to the unit. In multi viewing scenarios, the demands on the unit are significantly reduced; improving overall performance.
Page 139 Multicast Method Select the multicast forwarding method. Select from ‘SAP’ (to use session announcement protocol operation), ‘HTTP’ (to use cgi control operation) or ‘SAP+HTTP’ (both methods used simultaneously). Enable Tick this option to enable multicast. TTL (Time to Live) This option can be configured to limit which users can access the images.
Page 140 Email The unit can automatically transmit an email to an SMTP server under numerous conditions i.e. on start up, on receipt of an alarm, camera failure etc. This allows the unit to be installed in unmanned applications where a Remote Video Response Centre (or Manager etc.) would be notified by email if any of these conditions occur.
Page 141 Sender Email These optional fields indicate the source of the email notification. If the fields are left blank the unit will use the system name to create a sender name. Sender Display Name This is the sender name that will be shown in the email name field. Send on Startup Select to send email notification on startup.
Page 142: Remote Reporting
Remote Reporting This menu allows configuration of the settings to enable the unit to report to a Remote Video Receiving Centre (RVRC) following alarm activation. Note: This menu will only be displayed if ‘Remote Reporting’ is selected in the System -> Features -> System menu. Primary Hostname This is the IP address or URL of the initial host that the unit will transmit an alarm message to.
Page 143 Alarm Server ref. ID This is the reference name/ID that will be presented to the RVRC viewing application. It should therefore have some significance to the Operator. Remote Alarm Reporting This must be enabled for the unit to automatically connect on alarm. Remote Cam Fail Reporting Enabling this option ensures the unit reports camera failure on any of the inputs to the RVRC.
Page 144: Ftp Download
FTP Download The unit can archive images to a central FTP (File Transfer Protocol) server. This could be on receipt of an alarm, activation of the Activity Detection or at a scheduled time to backup recorded video. Using FTP in a multi-unit application ensures that all files are stored in one central location for each of the units, offering efficient file management and easy review capabilities.
Page 145 Download options Select one of the following options from the drop down menu: On Connection This will automatically start the Archive download when the unit detects the archive destination is present. Scheduled It is possible to force the unit to archive images at a scheduled time, enter a time to activate this function each day.
Page 146 Firewall This menu allows the user to block access to the unit via specific network port(s). Enable Ping Response Enabling this option will allow an external client to receive a response when attempting to ‘ping’ the unit. Disabling this option will make the unit less visible on the network.
Page 147: Firewall Access By Ip
Firewall Access by IP The Firewall Access by IP menu allows access to the unit to be limited to specific IP addresses. IMPORTANT: If the list is empty all addresses are allowed. Allow IP /Subnet Enter the IP/Subnet details of IP locations allowed to access the unit.
Page 148: Features & Text
The Features menu allows activation of the units analytics and third party IP camera features. Please call Dedicated Micros on + 44 (0) 845 600 9500 for further information. The Text In Image page allows the unit to integrate text data with recorded images i.e. a cash register with a camera positioned at the point of sale.
Page 149: Analytics & Third Party Ip Cameras
Perimeter Protection. The unit also has a Third Party IP Camera feature which when unlocked, allows for the deep integration of non Dedicated Micros IP Cameras. Incoming third party IP camera streams in JPEG format can be recompressed to MPEG or an alternative Quality/Resolution setting.Third party IP cameras can then also be used with Dedicated Micros advanced Video Motion Detection (VMD) and Activity Detection features.
Page 150: Installing An Advanced Feature License
Dedicated Micros Customer Services team on +44 (0) 845 600 9501. Dedicated Micros will then send an email containing the purchased License key. When this is received, contact the Customer Services team with both the License key and the unit unique Features System code.
Page 151: Activate New Feature
Features System Code This code must be provided to the Dedicated Micros Customer Services team (Tel +44 (0) 845 600 9501) to obtain your Activation code. On receipt of this information, DM will provide you with your...
Page 152 License Key Enter the License key details here. The License key will be provided by Dedicated Micros Customer Services team. Activation Code Enter the Activation Code details here. Note: Both the License Key and Activation Code are case sensitive. Be careful to differentiate between number ‘0’...
Page 153: Feature Mapping Page
Feature Mapping Page The following menu allows purchased advanced feature licenses to be assigned to specific Third Party IP camera channels This menu will only be available when an AnalyticsCapable license or the Third Party IP Important: camera feature has been unlocked. Feature All installed advanced licenses will be listed by type i.e.
Page 154: Analytics Configuration
Analytics Configuration Detailed instructions on Analytics Configuration are provided in the specific Analytics Manual. The Analytics Configuration menu allows AnalyticsCapable features to be configured (except ANPR licenses, refer to the ANPR Setup section for guidance on configuring an ANPR license). The page requires camera selection to edit the features associated with the selected camera.
Page 155: Object Left / Removed
This sets the background ‘noise’ level which the camera will ignore. Setting the noise tolerance level too low could result in a false alarm. Dedicated Micros recommend that a well maintained camera viewing an adequately illuminated scene should be set at ‘8’.
Page 156 If ‘% of Region’ has been selected via the Scale option, enter the maximum percentage change that will generate an alarm. Note: For quick setup, Dedicated Micros recommend selecting ‘% of Region’ , a min size of ‘5’ and a max size of ‘100’.
Page 157 Tripwire Tripwire is used to define a virtual line within the camera view where an alert can be generated if an object is detected crossing the line. The Tripwire can also count the number of activations and perform actions based on the count rule. This could be when a set amount of people have entered / exited an area. Additionally, a calculated balance of In and Out triggers can be used to trigger alarm when a maximum total number of people are on one side of the tripwire.
Page 158 If ‘% of Region’ has been selected via the Scale option, enter the maximum percentage change that will generate an alarm. Note: For quick setup, Dedicated Micros recommend selecting ‘% of Region’ , a min size of ‘5’ and a max size of ‘100’.
Page 159 Min/Max Aspect Ratio: This setting allows the system to be configured to detect specific shaped objects i.e. tall and narrow or short and wide as they cross the tripwire. The text boxes allow the minimum and maximum width to height ratio to be entered i.e. a minimum setting of 2:1 would result in objects twice as high as wide triggering an alarm.
Page 160: Count Status
Count Status This menu is accessed off the Tripwire configuration page and displayed the total detected tripwire activations Back (Yellow) Returns to the Features & Text->Features->Analytics Page...
Page 161 ANPR The ANPR Setup menu allows an allocated ANPR Analytics license to be configured. The ANPR software can be set to function most effectively at Barrier Control (vehicles travelling at less than 20mph) or Normal Traffic flow (vehicles travelling in excess of 20mph). It is important to set the Region data correctly.
Page 162 Repeat Timeout (ms) This setting stops the software reporting the same number plate twice. A repeat plate reading is not reported during the selected timeout period. For example, a vehicle may be required to halt at an entry checkpoint. If it is deemed acceptable that the vehicle should in usual circumstances have cleared this checkpoint within 10 seconds, 10000ms should be entered to prevent the vehicle’s details being reported again within this time period.
Page 163: Anpr Plate Db
Create a zip file and name it ‘upgrade-plate.zip’. • Add the ‘QNC’ folder to this zip file. • Add upgrade-plate.zip to the USB device. Note: For help with creating the zip file, contact Dedicated Micros Technical Support (Tel +44 (0) 845 600 9502).
Page 164: Vehicle Control
This is the assigned Secondary camera. This may give an overview of the area were the ANPR camera reads passing number plates i.e. a gatehouse. Note: The Dedicated Micros ANPR camera has an in-built overview camera facility. This will give a full view of the car being analysed.
Page 165: Example Of On-Screen Alert Message
Keyword/Unmatched Enter up to two Keywords. When a number plate is detected and recognised, the ANPR database will be searched for a match. If a match is found, it will look at the associated keyword. If the keyword matches that entered here, the programmed alarm and/or on-screen alert can be raised (see below).
Page 166: Text In Image
Text In Image It is possible to integrate the unit into a system were text information can be stored with relevant images for review. This would be most useful in a Retail or Finance application were text data originating from a cash register could be displayed in real time with the video images of the same Point of Sale.
Page 167 Text Filter Select the text filter option from the drop down list. The options are: Plain Text (default), RAW, EPSON, Laserjet, DM POS Receipt, DM POS Journal, TVC-1066 Line length This identifies the length of the lines that will be stored with the image. The default setting is 20 characters i.e.
Page 168 Keyword This menu allows specific keywords received via the text stream to be configured and enabled as event triggers. The ‘Enable Keywords’ function need to be activated in the ‘Text in Image’ menu for this feature to operate. Text Keyword The unit can be configured to react to defined keywords appearing in text data and treat them as alarm zone inputs.
Page 169: Archive
Archive The Archive menu allows the selection of the Archive media and initiation of the archive process.
Page 170 Archive This menu allows Event database information to be downloaded to an inserted DVD-R/CD-R or connected USB media device. Archive Media Select to archive to either a DVD-R/CD-R or USB media device. Start Date Enter a start date for the event download. Start Time Enter a start time for the event download.
Page 171: Oracle Dome Configuration
Oracle Dome Configuration If a camera channel has a Dedicated Micros Oracle dome camera connected, the Oracle Configuration menus can be used to view settings and establish Presets, Patrols and Privacy Masks. IMPORTANT: The ‘Restrict public access (Eth B)’ setting (Closed IPTV-> Settings) must be enabled if using Oracle IP domes in the Closed IPTV environment.
Page 172 Status This menu details information regarding the status of the Oracle Dome, notably the model type, current temperature and the version of software/firmware installed. Camera Select a camera channel. The menu will only display successfully if the chosen camera channel has an Oracle Dome camera connected. IMPORTANT: All subsequent Oracle Configuration menus will relate to the camera selected here.
Page 173 Software Version This identifies the version of software the camera unit is running. Firmware Version This identifies the version of firmware the camera unit is running. Bootloader Version This identifies the bootloader version of the camera unit is running.
Page 174 Presets This menu allows Preset positions to be configured and stored for the Oracle Dome camera. Camera ID Selected camera channel. Camera Title Title assigned to the selected camera channel. Preset Select a preset number (1 to 100). Preset Name Enter a recognisable name for the Preset (up to a maximum of 25 characters).
Page 175 Sectors This menu allows the Oracle Dome cameras 360 degree field of view to be split into 32 segments. These segments can be named and set to accompany the displayed camera image via the ONV4 menu. They can be used to aid an Operator in quickly identifying the current camera position. Camera ID Selected camera channel.
Page 176 Patrols This menu allows camera patrol sequences to be established and configured for the Oracle Dome camera. The Patrol feature utilises established preset positions to automatically pan, tilt and zoom the camera in the selected sequence. Camera Selected camera channel. Camera Title Title assigned to the selected camera channel.
Page 177: Privacy Masks
Privacy Masks This menu allows Privacy Masks to be established and configured for the Oracle Dome camera. The Privacy Mask feature can be used to ‘blank out’ sensitive or private areas which appear in the cameras field of view. Camera Selected camera channel.
Page 178 Finish New (Green) Select this option to finish creation of privacy mask. Show (Yellow) Select this option to show camera view with existing privacy mask displayed. Delete (Blue) Select this option to delete the currently displayed privacy mask.
Page 179: Onv4 Settings
ONV4 Settings This menu allows the Oracle Dome ONV4 (On Screen Display) information to be configured. This text will accompany displayed camera images in the Viewer and on a local monitor. Preset Title Position Select desired position to locate the Preset Title information. Sector Title Position Select desired position to locate the Sector Title information.
Page 180 Camera Settings This menu allows settings for the Oracle Dome camera to be established and configured. Camera Selected camera channel. Camera Title Title assigned to the selected camera channel. Backlight Comp Select to activate Backlight Compensation. This feature compensates for back-lit scenes by enhancing objects which would previously have been in silhouette.
Page 181 Digital Zoom Select to activate the Digital Zoom function e.g. the camera will zoom within the actual image. Optical Zoom Limit Select to limit the Oracle Domes optical zoom function. By default ‘100x’ is selected and the camera can zoom to its maximum capabilities.
Page 182: Event Settings
Event Settings This menu allows actions to be established and configured for the Oracle Dome camera following an alarm event. A Home position can be established for the camera and the delay time set for what period of inactivity is required before the camera will be sent to its home position. Camera Selected camera channel.
Page 183: Event Search
Event Search The Event Search menu allows recorded event images to be quickly searched for and reviewed. The Search criteria can be limited to a specific date/time and/or individual cameras. Note: Event Search will only be available when the ‘Enable Event Search Page’ option is enabled via the System Settings->Features menu.
Page 184: Event Search Results
Event Search Results After selecting ‘Search’ (Red), a still image of each captured event (within the chosen search criteria) will be displayed. It may be necessary to scroll through the results pages to view all events. if the number of events exceeds the events displayed per page (configured in Event/Page).
Page 185: Unit Operation
Unit Operation The unit can be operated via the Viewer menus and the enclosed IR Remote Control, the optional keyboard or with a USB mouse. They can also be viewed and accessed remotely via the webpages and the ‘Viewer’ menu option.
Page 186: Operating The Viewer
Operating the Viewer Viewer navigation is via a colour coded softkey system which provides an intuitive approach to operator use. The coloured keys on the IR Remote Control correspond to the menu options displayed on screen. The function of the keys will change according to which page of the menu is being shown and whether the unit is in Live or Playback mode.
Page 187: View Control
View Control The View Control page allows connected video inputs to be displayed full screen or in Quad/Multi way display format. Full Show currently selected camera full screen. Green Quad Displays four images on-screen, putting the currently selected camera in the top left segment of the four, and will increment all cameras by one if pressed again i.e.
Page 188: Video Control
Video Control The Video Control page offers video playback functions i.e. play, pause, rewind and fast forward. Freezes current video display. Green << Rewinds current video. Yellow > Plays from current position. Blue >> Fast forwards video up to current recording position.
Page 189: Selection Page
Selection Page The Selection page allows access to various image and event playback functions. Play Switches the selected camera(s) shown on screen into Play mode. Green Goto Opens the GoTo menu. Yellow Event Displays the Events menu. Blue Menu Opens the Configuration menu pages. IMPORTANT: Selecting this option will exit the Viewer menus.
Page 190: Map Options
Map Options The Map page allows access to available Cameras via the displayed hotspots. Blue Displays a map showing available cameras. If using the default numeric selector, choose a number to access the correspondingly numbered camera. The default numeric selector map can be replaced by a gif/ jpeg image.
Page 191: Ptz Program Option
PTZ Program Option The Program page allows preset settings for PTZ cameras to be established and an ‘Origin’ base position established for a camera. Note: This page will only be available for PTZ cameras. Preset If Preset positions have been established for the PTZ camera, select the Preset option and enter a preset number, refer to the ‘Presets’...
Page 192: Program Page
Program Page The Program Menu page allows the PTZ configuration on the currently selected telemetry camera to be accessed and configured. Dome Select to display the Dome Menu page. Green Store Use to save the current view as a Preset for this camera.
Page 193: Dome Menu Option
Dome Menu Option The Dome Menu page allows camera specific menus imbedded on the currently viewed Telemetry camera to be accessed and configured. Dome Menu Select to view camera specific sub-menus embedded on the Telemetry camera (if applicable). The camera specific menus will be overlaid across the screen.
Page 194: Timeline Navigation
Timeline Navigation The Timeline Navigation page and the accompanying Video Timeline feature allows quick and easy investigation of recorded video data. The Goto button opens the initial Timeline Navigation page. Softkeys The coloured softkey options will change depending on the scale used to review the recorded images.
Page 195: Video Timeline
Video Timeline The Video Timeline allows intuitive, rapid navigation within recorded video. To aid navigation, the timeline can be set to display periods ranging from 15 seconds to four weeks. The timeline can be clicked anywhere in the scale to instantly play recorded images from that point. Date/Time Display (Grey) Shows the currently selected date/time.
Page 196: Change Scale
Change Scale Utilise the buttons shown below to change the scale. Note: The coloured softkey buttons can also be used to alter the scale, refer to “Softkey Guidance” for further details). Decrease Scale button (Red) Decreases the scale of the displayed timeline by one step i.e.
Page 197: Event List
Event List Alarms and activity detection, plus system Events i.e. camera fails, are tagged and stored in the Event List. Each Event is labelled with an event type (alarm, activity or system) and its time and date. To view any additional pages of Event data, use the Yellow/Blue Softkeys. If viewing locally, use the Up/Down Directional buttons to select a specific Event, press the OK button to display the full list.
Page 198: Event Copy And Search Menu
Event Copy and Search Menu The Event Copy and Search menu allows events to be sent to the Copy menu via the Copy Option. All events currently held within the ‘Copy’ menu can be deleted via the ‘Clear All’ option. The ‘Filter option’ allows access to the ‘Filter Search’...
Page 199: Filter Search Menu
Filter Search Menu When searching a large number of stored events, the Filter Search menu allows events to be filtered by time, camera channel and category. Filter Search Box From Time Select a start time for the Event filter. Events prior to this time will be ignored.
Page 200 From Date Select a start date for the Event filter. Events prior to this date will be ignored. Cameras Select which cameras are to be included within the Event search. A range of cameras can be selected by entering a hyphen between the first and last required camera i.e.1-8.
Page 201: Activity Search Menu
Activity Search Menu The Activity Search menu allows the search criteria to be further narrowed to only include events which have occured within specific segments of the camera view. Firstly, enter a start/end Time and Date, then select a camera channel. Use the Grid option to select a specific segment of the camera view.
Page 202 Cameras Select which camera to include within the Activity search. A range of cameras can be selected by entering a hyphen between the first and last required camera i.e.1-8. A selection of individual cameras can be chosen by entering a comma between each camera i.e.
Page 203: Activity Grid Menu
Activity Grid Menu The Activity Grid menu allows the event search criteria to be further narrowed to only display events which have occured within a segment of the camera view. A grid will be displayed across the image of the selected camera channel. Using the options outlined below, the grid can be configured to create activity zones within the image.
Page 204: Archive Selection
IMPORTANT: The area (cells) highlighted yellow constitutes the activity detection zone. Any activity events occuring within the area created using the Start and and End points will be ignored. Note: Multiple zones can be created within the same camera view. Purple Finish Select to return to the Activity Search menu.
Page 205 Selecting Video For Archiving Via The Archive option / Copy Event List When viewing the footage intended for download, enter a start and end point for archive purposes via the Mark (Red) button. The Copy Event List will be displayed detailing each added archive (based on the marked start and end point).
Page 206: Copy Menu
Yellow Archive Opens the Copy Menu. Blue Seq On/Off Select ‘Seq On’ to display images from all connected cameras in a sequential order. Purple Next Opens the Play menu for the currently displayed camera. Copy Menu Images and events can be copied to CD-R/DVD-R or USB Media for remote reviewing away from the unit (for evidential or monitoring purposes).
Page 207 Archive Media Select the media device (USB or CD-R/DVD-R) for archive purposes. Include Viewer Application Select whether the application required to view archived data is included in the download. Used (Blue) Displays the space (as a percentage) already used on the chosen media device.
Page 208 Spot Monitor / On-Screen Display (Local Monitor Only) This menu (only accessible via a local monitor) allows configuration of the camera output displayed on the spot monitor, plus enables all on-screen display text to be removed from the main monitor display Green Display Select to remove the on-screen text displayed on the...
Page 209: Help Videos
Help Videos The Help Videos offer step by step guidance on performing some of the most common tasks required of the unit. Access the Video Help menu by selecting the Help (yellow) option on the View Menu. The Help videos are divided into six categories; each category containing relevant videos.
Page 210: Using The Optional Keyboards
Using the optional keyboards The unit can also be controlled using an optional Dedicated Micros keyboard. This is connected via the KBD connector on the rear of the unit and provides the same control functions as the I.R Remote Control.
Page 211 Function Displays the Softkeys menu if not currently on screen. Selects the colour coded item displayed on screen. Switches from Playback to Live mode. Toggles the visibility of on-screen text and status bar if no Softkeys are on screen. (For future use). For future use.
Page 212 Opens the GOTO menu For future use. Toggles control from Main to Spot monitor. Allows the numeric selection of a camera (numeric selection defaults to camera selection). Allows entry of camera and Preset and numbers. For future use. For future use. Triggers the wash function on a telemetry camera.
Page 213 Closes the Iris on a Telemetry camera. Opens the Iris on a Telemetry camera. Zooms in on a telemetry camera and also provides electronic zoom out. Zooms out on a telemetry camera and also provides electronic zoom in. Sends a Patrol command to a telemetry camera. Instructs the selected telemetry camera to automatically pan (on cameras that support this function).
Page 214: Appendix A - Closed Ip Configuration Scenarios
Appendix A - Closed IP Configuration Scenarios Closed IPTV system mixed with analogue cameras...
Page 215 Closed IPTV system with cascaded Layer3 Enhanced CCTV switches...
Page 216 Additional Layer3 Enhanced CCTV Switches deployed in a ‘star’ layout...
Page 217 Spanning a General network with distributed Closed IPTV Layer3 Enhanced CCTV switches...
Page 218 Extended Cascading of a Closed IPTV System...
Page 219: Appendix B - Pinouts
Appendix B - Pinouts Alarm & Relay Pin Outs Using Serial Ports It is possible to connect a variety of telemetry cameras to the unit, using the following table as a guide to the serial port connections. RS485 Connectivity (2 wire) (Serial 3, 4) Description RS485 + (A) RS485 - (B)
Page 220: Appendix C- Remote Control Codes
Appendix C- Remote Control Codes Using the Keyboard/RC Interface Control To Control A Common Tele- vision Set To use the Keyboard/RC Interface Control as a common television remote handset, it is necessary to input a code specific to the relevant television. Below are detailed the procedures to follow and a listing of the codes associated with common television brands.
Page 221 2021/2037/2045/2050/2210/2216/2239/2240/2267/2276/2280/2282/2298/2333/2377/239 7/2497/2502/2507/ 2517/2518/2521/ 2557/2563/ 2572/2577/2597/2609/2615/2616/2622/ 2636/2646 2003/2009/2011/2037/2053 /2055/2059/2077/2084/2093/2094/2195/2200/2237/2245/226 1/2262/2263/2274/2287/2312/2330/2355/2356/2359/2364/2381/2389 /2451/2452/2492/2 498/2527/2542/2580/2581/2582/2594/2596/2598/2600/2605/ 2608/2616/2645/2647/649 Panasonic 2042/2043/2044/2063/2074/2085/2086/2100/2107/2114/2123/2130/2134/2136/2138/2168 /2187/2226/2252/2324/2357/2361/2388/2408/2415/2416/2428/2429/2473/2474/2475/249 8/2511/2520/2523/2528/2562/2578/2585/2599/2601/2603/2620/2636/640/ Philips 2000/2003/2031/2032/2037/2055/2056/2068/2070/2087/2093/2108/2109/2112/2115/2119 /2122/2126/2129/2131/2132/2133/2141/2146/2147/2149/2150 2152/2154/215 5/2157/2163/2170/2182/2183/2190/2192/2197/2206/2214/2215/2229/2231/2246/2248 2249/251/254/257/264/275/277/283/291/297/323 /338/339/343 /383/384/393/398/436/4 53/454/476/477/478/479/480/481/495/498/499/554/567/568573/604/623/624 /627/629/ 635 /636/637/643/644 Pioneer 2029/2037/2081 /2093/2379/2382/2387/2390/2392/2444/2449/2498/2584/2627/26/2637 Sanyo 2003/2004/2006/2014/2016/2021/2023/2024/2025/2030/2032/2076/2088/2161/22 20/2223/2290/2292/2401/2442/2443/2492/2494/2497/2501/2504/2513/2532/260 5/2627/2629/2633 Sharp 2001/2005/2023/2040/2101/2102/2127/2139/2160/2162/2186/2193/2207/2219/2335/235 2/2354/2360/2365/2366/2368/2372/2373/2376/2403/2407/2417/2422/2423/2424/2430/24 31/2432/2433/2434/2455/2456/2457/2458/2459/2460/2461/2462/2463/2483/497/502/506 /513/533 Sony 2004/2009/2021/2023/2024/2047/2067/2076/2078/2091/2097/2098/2110/2111/2118/212 1/2125/2135 /2142/2166/2177/2185/2204/2234/2236/2326/2344 /2345/2346/2349/2363/...
Page 222: Appendix D - User Activity Logging
Appendix D - User Activity Logging User Activity Logging User Activity logging can be enabled or disabled via the System Setting->Features menu. When this feature is enabled, the unit will record all actions performed via the user interface. These actions include Viewing the live stream, activating telemetry, altering the unit configuration, viewing recorded video, archiving video and any system events such as restarting the unit.
Page 223: Appendix E - Locate Ip Address (Serial)
Appendix E - Locate IP Address (Serial) Locating the unit IP address using the serial port For guidance on locating the unit’s IP address via a serial port connection, please see below: With the mains power off, connect a standard 9DF-9DF RS232 communications cable from the PC to one of the serial port connections on the rear of the unit.
Page 224: Appendix F - Videolan Vlc
Appendix F - Videolan VLC Configuring Your PC for the Videolan VLC Player The Multicast page allows recordings from the unit’s camera input to be forwarded to a port address. To utilise the Multicasting function (refer to Configuration Menu: Network Settings->Multicast SetUp for guidance).
Page 225: Appendix G - Third Party Ip Camera
Appendix G - Third Party IP Camera Locating and Changing Username/Password Details for Third Party IP Cameras via an FTP Connection For guidance on locating and changing a third party IP camera’s username and password via an FTP connection; please see below: Open a File Transfer Protocol (FTP) client to connect to the unit, refer to the FTP client’s supporting documentation for guidance on how to connect to the NV4.
Page 226: Appendix H - Monitor Output
Appendix H - Monitor Output Open a File Transfer Protocol (FTP) client to connect to the unit, refer to the FTP client’s supporting documentation for guidance on how to connect to the NV4. Note: The URL of the unit will be required before a connection can be made. No username/password is required for an FTP connection by default.
Page 227: Appendix I - Status Pages
Appendix I - Status Pages General Information About (Blue) Select to open to the System->Status->About page. Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page.
Page 228: Turbo Mode Profiles
Turbo Mode Profiles This menu provides detailed information on the camera record settings when the unit is configured to operate in Turbo Mode. Note that when the unit is not operating in Turbo Mode, no information will be displayed, refer to the Profile Record menu (Record Settings->Profile Record) for further information on the Turbo Mode function.
Page 229: Codec Loading
Codec Loading This page details the demands placed on each codec in the form of CIF Usage (per sec) and Bitrate Usage (kbps). The table displayed highlights the current loading and the maximum Bandwidth (kbps) and Encode/Decode Processors (CIF/s) that can be placed on each codec. Note: The Encode figure combines both record loading from a local camera channel and transmission encoding.
Page 230 Should a codec capabilities be breached while the unit is operating in Turbo Mode, the relevant codec column will be highlighted ‘Red’ (as there is only one record profile in Turbo Mode). IMPORTANT: The ‘Status’ section will provide valuable information on whether the unit should be operating in Turbo Mode or not.
Page 231: Camconfig Details
Camconfig Details This menu provides detailed information on the type of camera i.e. analog or IP and for IP cameras, the supported resolution and capabilities. About (Green) Select to open the System->Status->About page. Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page.
Page 232 Capabilities Select to open the Capabilities menu. This menu details the function capabilities of the unit. About (Blue) Select to open the System->Status->About page. Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page.
Page 233: Ui Information
UI Information This menu details basic information regarding the unit. The java applet path is also shown. The default location will always be the applet installed on the unit. If multiple units are being accessed remotely, all can be assigned the same Viewer applet to lessen the load time required when accessing different DVRs/ Servers, refer to the Viewer Defaults menu for further guidance (Display Settings->Viewer Defaults).
Page 234: Profile Record Tables
Profile Record Tables This page shows the different settings available in the record configurations. The current default settings are indicated by crosses. Choose Setting Select the profile tables of the host product About (Blue) Select to open the System->Status->About page. Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page.
Page 235: Camera Overview
Camera Overview This page details the general settings assigned to each of the local camera channels. To edit the settings assigned to any of these cameras; Click on Local Camera Setup to edit the settings held in the NV4; Click on ‘Setup’ to open the Setup menu on the connected video source. CIP Settings (Red) Select to open the Closed IPTV->Settings page Unalloc (Green)
Page 236: Ip Network Load
IP Network Load This page illustrates the network traffic utilised by the NV4. The page refreshes every second. Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page.
Page 237: Appendix J - Unit Specification
Appendix J - Unit Specification Unit Specification LANGUAGES Currently: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Russian, Czech, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish & Dutch. CAMERAS 8, 16 and 32 camera inputs available. Auto detection on power up. Looping BNC connectors are provided for each camera input on 8 and 16 input models Option to view Live or Replay all or selected cameras without affecting recording.
Page 238 Built-in RS485/Twisted pair protocols provide direct control of the numerous domes including but not limited to the following: Coax • BBV • BBV RX100 • Pelco Spectra Serial • Dedicated Micros Oracle Dome • AD Matrix/AD 168-Matrix • BBV RE485 StarCard • Bosch/Philips G3 • Dennard/Dennard C • Ernitec •...
Page 241 Changelog Original Release...
Page 242 Index Default DNS Address ........... 21 About ................37 Discover ............... 62 Accessing the Configuration Webpages ...... 22 Display ................. 75 Accessing the menus on a local monitor ..... 21 DM/KBC1 Keyboard ........... 213 Accessing the menus on a PC web browser ....21 Dome Menu Option ............
Page 243 User Accounts ............. 80 Object Left / Removed ..........156 User Activity Logging ..........225 ONV4 Settings ............181 Using a Supported Dedicated Micros Keyboard ( Operating the Viewer ..........189 DM/KBC1 & DM/KBC2) ..........29 Oracle Dome Configuration ........172 Using a USB Mouse or the Webpages ......
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