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Digital Video Recorder

WDR Series
WDR
Software User Manual
Version 1.9.0, August 2008
24-10437-3 Revision A

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  • Page 1: Digital Video Recorder

    Digital Video Recorder WDR Series Software User Manual Version 1.9.0, August 2008 24-10437-3 Revision A...
  • Page 3 Digital Video Recorder WDR Series Software User Manual Version 1.9.0, August 2008 24-10437-3 Revision A (714) 761-2100 www.weldex.com...
  • Page 4 Copyright 2008 Weldex Corporation All Rights Reserved No part of this document may be reproduced without the prior permission of Weldex Corporation.
  • Page 5 Due to continuous development of our products, the information in this document is subject to change without notice. Weldex Corporation shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with furnishing or use of this material. Contents of this publication may be preliminary and/or may be changed at any time without any obligation to notify anyone of such revision or change, and shall not be regarded as a warranty.
  • Page 6 While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. • Weldex Corporation reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at any time without prior notice. •...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Export/Import Setup ........................2-21 Device Menu ............................2-23 Configuring Cameras ........................2-24 Camera Field Definitions......................2-24 Configuring PTZ Cameras, Presets, and Guard Tours ..............2-26 Configuring Audio........................... 2-30 24-10437-3 Rev. A This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation 9/10/08...
  • Page 8 Quick Access Pop-Up Menu ......................3-10 Display Mode Pop-Up Menu ......................3-11 Search Pop-Up Menu........................3-11 Search Menus............................3-11 Calendar Search ..........................3-11 Event Search ..........................3-13 24-10437-3 Rev. A 9/10/08 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Introduction

    I N T R O D U C T I O N The WDR series consist of 16-channel, 9-channel, and 4-channel Digital Video Recorders (DVRs). This manual describes how to configure and use the WDR series devices. For hardware information and related recommendations and precautions refer to the WDR Quick Installation Guide.

  • Page 10: Note On Other Manufacturer's Documentation

    THER ANUFACTURER OCUMENTATION Weldex Corporation does not duplicate documentation of other equipment manufacturers. When necessary, as in this installation procedure, Weldex Corporation provides documentation that supplements that of other manufacturers. When unpacking your equipment, keep all original manufacturer documentation for future reference.

  • Page 11: Specifications

    5 TTL Open-Collector Open-Collector Operator Interface VGA, S-Video, Composite Video Internal Storage 250 GB / 500 GB / 1 TB 250 GB / 500 GB Archive 24-10437-3 Rev. A This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation. 9/10/08...
  • Page 12 Communication Port USB, RS-232C (future use), RS-485 terminal block User Interface USB Optical Mouse, Jog-Shuttle, Remote-Controller with ID (ID 00 to 99) Video Data Export*** DVD-RW, CD-RW, model dependent. 24-10437-3 Rev. A 9/10/08 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation.
  • Page 13 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) Operating humidity 20% to 80% relative humidity Storage temperature -17°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C) Storage humidity 20% to 90% relative humidity 24-10437-3 Rev. A This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation. 9/10/08...
  • Page 14 Introduction WDR Software User Manual 24-10437-3 Rev. A 9/10/08 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation.

  • Page 15: Remote Identification

    To set up/change remote identification on the DVR: 1. From the Main menu select System>General. 2. The General window opens. From the Remote Controller ID drop-down list select the remote identification number. 24-10437-3 Rev. A This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation. 9/10/08...

  • Page 16: Virtual Keyboard/Calendar

    The kind of application (virtual keyboard or calendar) launched when you click the icon is determined automatically and depends on the kind of input required. 24-10437-3 Rev. A 9/10/08 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation.

  • Page 17: Virtual Keyboard

    2. To confirm the text you typed and exit click on Enter. 3. You can also close the keyboard without saving the text by clicking Exit. 24-10437-3 Rev. A This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation. 9/10/08...

  • Page 18: Calendar

    3. If applicable, use the drop-down lists to set the time. 4. To save the selection click OK. 5. You can also close the keyboard without saving by clicking CANCEL. 24-10437-3 Rev. A 9/10/08 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation.

  • Page 19: Main Menu

    When in the Live Mode, click the Menu button on the taskbar. Right-click on any channel area. For login information see “System Login” on page 3-3. 24-10437-3 Rev. A This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation. 9/10/08...

  • Page 20: System Menu

    System Menu System General Date/Time System Info System Log Upgrade Factory User Export/Import HDD Info Default Management Setup Add/Edit Group Date/Time Calendar Add User Spot Out Spotout 24-10437-3 Rev. A 9/10/08 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation.

  • Page 21: General System Information

    CRT/LCD Monitor for VGA output. After you change this setting the DVR will restart. Language – Select the language to be used (English, Chinese, French, or German). After you change this setting the DVR will restart. 24-10437-3 Rev. A This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation. 9/10/08...

  • Page 22: Spot Out

    3. The Spotout window opens. Select the cameras for the spot out (selected cameras are highlighted in yellow). The ALL toggle button allows you to 24-10437-3 Rev. A 9/10/08 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation.

  • Page 23: On-Screen Display

    Recording - Select this check box to display recording indicator. Audio - Select this check box to display audio indicator. 3. Click OK. 24-10437-3 Rev. A This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation. 9/10/08...

  • Page 24: Configuring Date And Time

    HH:MM:SS, AM/PM (if selected from Time Format in Date/Time window) 4. In the Date/Time window, make the remaining selections. Refer to “Date/Time Field Definitions” for details. Click Save. 2-10 24-10437-3 Rev. A 9/10/08 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation.

  • Page 25: Date/Time Field Definitions

    Cancel – Click to cancel the changes. Close – Click to close the window. System Information  To view system information: 1. From the Main menu select System>System Info. 24-10437-3 Rev. A 2-11 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation. 9/10/08...

  • Page 26: System Info Field Definitions

    Close (icon or button)– Click to close the window. Viewing System Log  To view system log: 1. From the Main menu select System>System Log. 2-12 24-10437-3 Rev. A 9/10/08 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation.

  • Page 27: System Log Field Definitions

    Setup – Click to display Setup menu log with information on: The Setup menu being accessed The Setup menu being closed System time changes Event – Click to display event log. 24-10437-3 Rev. A 2-13 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation. 9/10/08...

  • Page 28: Upgrading The System

    DVD/CD-ROM - Select this method if the firmware upgrade is on a DVD or a CD-ROM. When using the DVD/CD-ROM method, make sure the file is located in the root directory. 2-14 24-10437-3 Rev. A 9/10/08 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation.

  • Page 29: Configuring Hdd Options

    To configure HDD options: 1. From the Main menu select System>HDD Info. 2. View the information displayed. Refer to “HDD Info Field Definitions” for details. 24-10437-3 Rev. A 2-15 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation. 9/10/08...

  • Page 30: Hdd Info Field Definitions

    Model – Displays the HDD hardware model. Capacity – Displays the HDD size. Free – Displays the amount of unused space. Temperature – Displays the HDD temperature. 2-16 24-10437-3 Rev. A 9/10/08 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation.

  • Page 31: Restoring Factory Default Settings

    There is a pre-defined “admin” user account in the system. This account cannot be deleted. In addition to the pre-defined “admin” user account you can define 31 additional user accounts to the total of 32 per system. 24-10437-3 Rev. A 2-17 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation. 9/10/08...
  • Page 32 Selecting None is the safest option as it disables Auto Log-in feature and requires that a person logging on enter their credentials (login and password). 2-18 24-10437-3 Rev. A 9/10/08 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation.

  • Page 33: Adding/Editing User Groups

    Enable use of taskbars Enable use of menus 4. Make the remaining selections as required. Refer to “Add Group Field Definitions” for details. 5. Click OK. 24-10437-3 Rev. A 2-19 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation. 9/10/08...

  • Page 34: Add Group Field Definitions

    Cancel – Click to cancel the changes. Close – Click to close the window. Adding/Editing System Users  To add/edit system user: 1. From the Main menu select System>User Management. 2-20 24-10437-3 Rev. A 9/10/08 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation.

  • Page 35: Export/Import Setup

    Save the DVR settings before restoring factory defaults Restore the DVR settings after firmware upgrade  To export settings: 1. From the Main menu select System>Export/Import Setup. The Export/Import Setup window opens. 24-10437-3 Rev. A 2-21 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation. 9/10/08...
  • Page 36 1. From the Main menu select System>Export/Import Setup. The Export/Import Setup window opens. 2. Insert the USB flash drive and press the Scan button next to the Import From drop-down list. 2-22 24-10437-3 Rev. A 9/10/08 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation.

  • Page 37: Device Menu

    /Relay Out Presets* Notify Guard Tour Guard Tour Setting AUX** * Not a separate screen. Presets are defined from the PTZ screen. ** Currently not supported 24-10437-3 Rev. A 2-23 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation. 9/10/08...

  • Page 38: Configuring Cameras

    Brightness – Use the arrows to adjust brightness. Value range: 0-100. Contrast – Use the arrows to adjust contrast. Value range: 0-100. Color – Use the arrows to adjust color saturation. Value range: 0-100. 2-24 24-10437-3 Rev. A 9/10/08 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation.
  • Page 39 Un-selected areas will have the “dot” mark removed. You may also define an area by clicking and holding a mouse and dragging it diagonally (a rectangular area will be selected). 24-10437-3 Rev. A 2-25 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation. 9/10/08...

  • Page 40: Configuring Ptz Cameras, Presets, And Guard Tours

    Guard tours are based on the 8 presets defined by the user. Guard tour moves the camera from preset to preset automatically. The AUX function is not currently supported. 2-26 24-10437-3 Rev. A 9/10/08 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation.
  • Page 41 9. Click the AutoScan button to activate a predefined autoscan embedded in the camera (if available). Refer to the camera manufacturer’s documentation for more details. 10. Click Save or continue with the next procedure to configure presets. 24-10437-3 Rev. A 2-27 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation. 9/10/08...
  • Page 42 3. The Guard Tour Setting window opens. Select a preset and from the Tour Point list and time (in seconds) from the Tour Sec list. 2-28 24-10437-3 Rev. A 9/10/08 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation.
  • Page 43 You can also use this window to add, modify, or delete guard tours for other cameras. 8. In the PTZ window click Move to verify guard tour operation. 9. In the PTZ window click Save. 24-10437-3 Rev. A 2-29 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation. 9/10/08...

  • Page 44: Configuring Audio

    (Buzzer, Icon and Tooltip, and Camera Pop-up) will not be activated.  To configure sensor alarms: 1. From the Main menu select Device>Sensor In/Relay Out. 2-30 24-10437-3 Rev. A 9/10/08 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation.

  • Page 45: Sensor In/Relay Out Field Definitions

    Sensor – List of sensors (1 through 8 and 9 through 16). ON/OFF – Turn the sensor input alarms on or off. Camera – Select the camera to associate with the sensor (input). 24-10437-3 Rev. A 2-31 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation. 9/10/08...
  • Page 46 Sensor Name – Click to assign names to sensors. Save – Click to save the changes. Cancel – Click to cancel the changes. Close – Click to close the window. 2-32 24-10437-3 Rev. A 9/10/08 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation.

  • Page 47: Configuring Motion Alarms

    Dwell – Specify dwell time in seconds from the beginning of the alarm. Dwell time applies to notifications and the relay/alarm outputs duration. See “Alarm Notifications” on page 2-36 for details. 24-10437-3 Rev. A 2-33 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation. 9/10/08...

  • Page 48: Configuring Other Alarms

    1. From the Main menu select Device>Extra Alarm. 2. Make selections for each alarm type you want to configure. Refer to “Extra Alarm Field Definitions” for details. 2-34 24-10437-3 Rev. A 9/10/08 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation.

  • Page 49: Extra Alarm Field Definitions

    Notify – Click to configure notifications. See “Alarm Notifications” on page 2-36 for details. Save – Click to save the changes. Cancel – Click to cancel the changes. Close – Click to close the window. 24-10437-3 Rev. A 2-35 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation. 9/10/08...

  • Page 50: Alarm Notifications

    The camera channel name will be displayed in red. Select the appropriate check boxes. Selecting All enables all sensor notifications. 3. Click OK to save your changes. 2-36 24-10437-3 Rev. A 9/10/08 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation.

  • Page 51: Record Menu

    2. From the Recording Resolution drop-down menu select the desired resolution value. 3. Make selections for camera you want to configure to record. Refer to “Camera Field Definitions” for details. 24-10437-3 Rev. A 2-37 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation. 9/10/08...

  • Page 52: Camera Field Definitions

    Maximum number of FPS is for any camera is 30 for systems using NTSC and 25 for systems using PAL. 2-38 24-10437-3 Rev. A 9/10/08 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation.

  • Page 53: Configuring Recording Schedule

    Recording works independently from alarms. This means that alarm, when configured, will be triggered by defined conditions whether or not recording is currently enabled according to recording schedule. 24-10437-3 Rev. A 2-39 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation. 9/10/08...
  • Page 54 Clicking Close in the Holiday Setup window saves the changes. 5. Click Save in the Schedule Setting window or proceed with configuring the recording schedule (starting with step 2 below). 2-40 24-10437-3 Rev. A 9/10/08 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation.
  • Page 55 Camera buttons Hour buttons Recording options 3. Choose a recording option by selecting corresponding check box. Refer to “Schedule Setting Field Definitions” for detailed description. 24-10437-3 Rev. A 2-41 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation. 9/10/08...

  • Page 56: Schedule Setting Field Definitions

    When you click a button indicating a day, you will apply currently selected recording option (Off, C:Continuous, etc.) to an entire row. See “Tips on Using the Recording Matrix” on page 2-43 for more details. 2-42 24-10437-3 Rev. A 9/10/08 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation.

  • Page 57: Tips On Using The Recording Matrix

    1. Select the type of recording, for example, M:Motion Detect. 2. Click on the cell in the matrix, for example, column 3, row TUE, corresponding to Tuesday 3 AM. 24-10437-3 Rev. A 2-43 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation. 9/10/08...
  • Page 58 1. Select the type of recording, for example, M:Motion Detect. 2. Click and hold the mouse button. Drag the cursor over the matrix area to select day/hour range. 2-44 24-10437-3 Rev. A 9/10/08 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation.

  • Page 59: Network Menu

    2 channels. It is recommended not to exceed 2 connections per network.  To configure the network settings: 1. From the Main menu select Network>Network. 24-10437-3 Rev. A 2-45 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation. 9/10/08...

  • Page 60: Network Field Definitions

    Port Setup – Click to define communication port numbers. See the following procedure for details. Save – Click to save the changes. Cancel – Click to cancel the changes. Close – Click to/IP close the window. 2-46 24-10437-3 Rev. A 9/10/08 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation.

  • Page 61: Configuring Ddns

    This section describes how to configure WDR for DDNS. For instructions on creating and configuring DDNS server itself, or configuring remote devices for DDNS, refer to the user documentation provided with those products. 24-10437-3 Rev. A 2-47 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation. 9/10/08...

  • Page 62: Ddns Server Field Definitions

    DVR’s MAC address. You can change this value to be more user-friendly. Save – Click to save the changes. Cancel – Click to cancel the changes. 2-48 24-10437-3 Rev. A 9/10/08 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation.

  • Page 63: Setting Up Event Notification

    Events – Click to set up alarm notifications. The notifications will be sent to the server’s IP address. See “To configure network events:” on page 2-50 for details. 24-10437-3 Rev. A 2-49 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation. 9/10/08...
  • Page 64 Setup - Beginning and end of user setup notification. System Start - System start notification. Shutdown - DVR shutdown notification. Sensor - Sensor alarm notification. Motion Alarm - Motion alarm notification. 2-50 24-10437-3 Rev. A 9/10/08 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation.

  • Page 65: Copy Menu

    CD-R and CD-RW DVD+RW USB flash drive formatted to FAT32 USB external hard drive formatted to FAT32 Recommended file size is up to 2.5 GB. 24-10437-3 Rev. A 2-51 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation. 9/10/08...
  • Page 66 8. In the To field, define the end of the recording period to be copied. To do so, launch the calendar again, select the date and time and click OK. 2-52 24-10437-3 Rev. A 9/10/08 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation.

  • Page 67: Manual Copy Field Definitions

    WDR software loaded on it. Progress – Progress indicator. Start – Click to begin copying. Cancel – Cancels the copying process. Close – Click to close the screen. 24-10437-3 Rev. A 2-53 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation. 9/10/08...

  • Page 68: System Setup

    System Setup WDR Software User Manual 2-54 24-10437-3 Rev. A 9/10/08 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation.

  • Page 69: System Startup And Shutdown

    The Auto Recovery System will attempt to recover files during the next booting; this process might take between a few seconds to a few minutes. 24-10437-3 Rev. A This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation. 9/10/08...

  • Page 70: Abnormal Shutdown

    2. Wait for 10 seconds and reconnect the power. Ensure the system is functioning properly. 3. Consult your local Weldex Corporation representative if system is not functioning properly after reconnecting power. Automatic File Testing and Recovery When all files in the hard disk have been closed properly during normal shutdown, it will take only a few seconds to examine the files after rebooting.

  • Page 71: System Login

    Each mode has a taskbar that allows you to access corresponding features. The taskbar can be displayed on screen continuously or it can be set up auto-hide when not in use. See “Channel Indicator” for details. 24-10437-3 Rev. A This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation. 9/10/08...

  • Page 72: Channel Indicator

    When the Fix to Taskbar feature is disabled, the Fix to Taskbar button is not highlighted. The taskbar will auto-hide when you move the mouse away from 24-10437-3 Rev. A 9/10/08 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation.

  • Page 73: Live Mode

    Sequence – Activates the sequence feature in which video from the subsequent cameras is being shown. In order to activate the Sequence mode, change the display to single camera view first. 24-10437-3 Rev. A This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation. 9/10/08...

  • Page 74: Picture In Picture (Pip)

    To change the channel for the background picture, click the Next channel button To change the channel for the inner picture, click the PIP button To exit from the PIP display mode, click on any Channel button 24-10437-3 Rev. A 9/10/08 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation.

  • Page 75: Playback Mode

    Next channel Previous day – Click to go to the recording from the previous day. Camera – Click to select a camera from a pop-up list. 24-10437-3 Rev. A This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation. 9/10/08...
  • Page 76 Fast forward - Click to increase the forward speed 2, 4, 8, 16, or 32 times. Exit – Click to return to live mode with Live Mode taskbar. 24-10437-3 Rev. A 9/10/08 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation.

  • Page 77: Ptz Mode

    Fix to Taskbar – Toggles the Fix to Taskbar feature on and off. Close – Click to close the window. 24-10437-3 Rev. A This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation. 9/10/08...

  • Page 78: Pop-Up Menus

    PTZ – Click to access the PTZ Mode taskbar. SEARCH – Click to open the Search pop-up menu. MENU – Click to go to the Menu screen. 3-10 24-10437-3 Rev. A 9/10/08 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation.

  • Page 79: Display Mode Pop-Up Menu

    Use the Calendar Search screen to look for a specific event by date. To access the Calendar Screen, from the Live Mode or the Playback Mode taskbar go to Search>Calendar Search. 24-10437-3 Rev. A 3-11 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation. 9/10/08...
  • Page 80 Today – Press this button to display current date and time. Play – Click to play the recording from the selected date/time. Close (icon and button) – Click to close the window. 3-12 24-10437-3 Rev. A 9/10/08 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation.

  • Page 81: Event Search

    Video Loss – Click to display video loss events for the specified date. Play – Click to play the selected event recording. Close (icon and button) – Click to close the window. 24-10437-3 Rev. A 3-13 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation. 9/10/08...
  • Page 82 Operation WDR Software User Manual 3-14 24-10437-3 Rev. A 9/10/08 This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Weldex Corporation.

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