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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Appendix F - Monitor Output ................166 Appendix G - Unit Specification ..............167 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: Introduction

    All that is required is an IP connection and power. NetVu Console ensures multiple DVR systems can seamlessly be linked to a single point of control with only an Ethernet network connection. Because it is linked via the network, the position and quantity of control locations now becomes flexible, providing a truly seamless and expansive CCTV solution.

  • Page 4: Features

    Features The HD NetVu Console from Dedicated Micros is equipped with an array of valuable features designed to enhance the operator experience. • Operates as Console providing a centralised viewing and control monitor • Also provides Encoder or DVR functionality •...

  • Page 5: Multimode Recording

    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 For ease of use, this manual has three parts: 1. Installation Shows details of how to install the unit and connect external devices. 2. Configuration Shows details of the units menus. 3. Operation Shows quick reference details on how to control the unit. HD NetVu Console...

  • Page 7: 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 8 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. HD NetVu Console...

  • Page 9: Installing The Unit

    Please ensure the following are available and have been tested prior to the installation: • Mains point (recommended) • Network point • Network cable • Active video signals i.e. at least one working camera feed • PC with CD ROM drive and connection to the same network as the HD NetVu Console unit...

  • Page 10: Modes Of Operation

    16 cameras Modes of operation The HD NetVu Console can be set to operate in ‘Encoder’ ‘Console’ or ‘DVR’ mode on the Features Layer3 Enhanced CCTV Switch page, refer to ‘Features’. Any configured settings are reset to factory defaults when the mode of 16 cameras operation is changed.

  • Page 11: Encoder Mode

    In place of an analogue cameras, a 3rd party IP camera can be connected to the Ethernet port labelled ‘NET1’ for recoding as a NetVu connected device. The ICR capability allows encoded cameras to be recorded to the HD NetVu Console’s SD card or to an AoE device. General or...

  • Page 12: Dvr Mode

    DVR Mode The HD NetVu Console is also a fully fledged, enterprise class video server supporting analog and IP inputs. With embedded ICR (Integrated Camera Recording) Technology; the HD NetVu Console can make any analogue or IP camera into an edge-located recording device. Recording can be via a removable micro SD card, external USB drive or ATA over Ethernet (AoE) drive / RAID.

  • Page 13: Installation

    Installation Front Panel connections Data 3x USB connector (2 normal / 1 micro size) LEDs Power Will illuminate when power is connected to the unit Status Will illuminate when the unit is active REMOTE Infra-Red Input connector for IR Remote Control Extender Micro SD card port - available as storage for video footage in DVR and Encoder ICR modes.

  • Page 14: Rear Panel Connections

    RJ45 Ethernet network connector, 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet Network / Power Over Ethernet : IEEE 802.3-2008. End span and bridging RJ12 connector for NetVu Console Keyboard Note: The Serial 1 port and the keyboard connector utilise the same 485 bus which can provide either keyboard support or telemetry.

  • Page 15: Connecting The Hd Netvu Console

    Step 2 - Connecting the Keyboard L A Y / R E The HD NetVu Console interfaces with the NetVu Console keyboard via the RJ12 keyboard socket. The keyboard can be used to control all servers linked to the NetVu Console.

  • Page 16: Step 3 - Connecting To The Network

    (not supplied). POE Injector (available separately) The Dedicated Micros POE Injector is designed to enable the use of POE (Power over Ethernet) before a POE capable switch has been installed. It is installed alongside a suitable 48Vdc PSU that can supply 15W is required - DM/PSU/48V can be purchased separately from Dedicated Micros.

  • Page 17: Operation On A Standard Ip Network

    Operation on a Standard IP Network Locating the Unit’s IP address The unit is configured using on-board web pages. This can be done remotely once the unit has been installed in its chosen location. The IP address of the unit is required to access these pages. When the unit is connected to a DHCP network for the first time, its IP address is unlikely to be known without referring to the settings of the network switch or router it is connected to.

  • Page 18: Step 4 - Connecting Power

    / R E The HD NetVu Console can use either the external PSU (supplied) or POE. If POE is not being utilised, connect the supplied external PSU to the unit and then to the wall socket or to a fused spur connection.

  • Page 19: Optional 2 - Alarms / Relays

    Optional 2 - Alarms / Relays L A Y / R E Alarms The unit supports 4 normally open/closed alarm inputs via the ALARMS/RELAY connector, or one Global keyswitch input with camera specific inputs configurable as entry/exit alarms. Alarm Connections Pins Connections 5 - 8...

  • Page 20: Keyboard

    Keyboard The NetVu Console Keyboard enables a high degree of control over connected cameras. Button Description Function LIVE Live/Play Puts the unit into Live mode. PLAY Display Button functionality for future development. DISPLAY HIGH High/Low Button functionality for future development.
  • Page 21 Copy Button functionality for future development. COPY Pause In Live mode – Freeze the current display window. In play mode – Pause video in playback. Rewind When in Live mode – put unit into reverse playback from current time. When in Play mode – start rewinding from the playback time. When in Rewind mode –...
  • Page 22 Menu and on screen navigation button. Direction arrow right Menu and on screen navigation button. AUTO Menu / On screen action confirmation or enter. Menu Enter menus on Console or Dome if telemetry is active. MENU Exit Exit menus or escape. EXIT HD NetVu Console...

  • Page 23: Accessing & Configuring The Unit

    USB mouse (refer to ‘Navigating The Configuration Menus’ for further guidance). Accessing the menus on a PC web browser For guidance on connecting the unit to the network, refer to ‘Installing the HD NetVu Console- >Step 4 Connecting To The Network’...

  • Page 24: Main Menu

    By default, no Usernames and Passwords are required to access any of the various menus. Usernames and Passwords can however be added to regulate access to the Configuration and Viewer menus, refer to the ‘Display Settings-> User Accounts’ menu for information on establishing Usernames and Passwords. HD NetVu Console...

  • Page 25: Navigating The Menus

    Navigating The 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.

  • Page 26: Entering Alpha-Numeric Data Via A Local Monitor

    Navigating away from a page (clicking on a different option on the menu tree) will automatically save any changed settings. To undo changes made to any menu, select the Refresh (Purple) option. Connecting the NetVu Console Keyboard This is connected via the KBD connector on the rear of the unit.

  • Page 27: 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. IMPORTANT: Not all menus will be available in both ‘Console’ and ‘Encoder’ mode. The mode of operation can be selected in the Features->System menu (System Settings ->Features->System).
  • Page 28 This is the IP address allocated to the unit. Sub Net This is the subnet of the network where the unit is located. Gateway This is the IP address of the default gateway (router) assigned by the DHCP server. HD NetVu Console...

  • Page 29: Software Menu

    Note: The above address information is split into two columns. Each column relates to either Network port 1 (Net 1) or Network port 2 (Net 2). Software (Red) Select this option to display installed software information (see below). Time/Date (Green) Select to open the System->Time and Date page.

  • Page 30: Unit Status

    Those deemed to have failed will appear red. Camera channels with no connected camera will appear dark green. Alarm Status (Yellow) Select to open to the Status->Alarm page. Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page. HD NetVu Console...

  • Page 31: Alarm Status

    Alarm Status Note: Greyed menu option will be available if the mode is changed from Console to DVR or Encoder, they are not available in the Console configuration. They are included for reference only. This menu details information regarding the status of the unit’s alarm contacts, alarm zones and relay outputs.
  • Page 32 The recording profile for each camera is also detailed. Record settings can be configured for each camera via the Record Profile menu (Record Settings->Profile Record). HD NetVu Console...
  • Page 33 Camconfig Details Select to open the Camera Attributes menu. This menu provides detailed information on the type of camera i.e. analog or IP and for IP cameras, the supported resolution and capabilities. Capabilities Select to open the Capabilities menu. This menu details the function capabilities of your unit.
  • Page 34 Logs The log files stored in the camera can be accessed from this page. Selected logs are displayed on the page below. About About (Blue) Opens the page Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the current page HD NetVu Console...

  • Page 35: Network Security Logs

    Network Security Logs The log files stored in the camera can be accessed from this page. Selected logs are displayed on the page below. Start Date Enter a start date to filter the security log entries Start Time Enter a start time to filter the security log entries End Date Enter an end date to filter the security log entries End Time...
  • Page 36 The unit MUST be reset to implement system language changes. Session Language Select to change the language settings for the current session only. Choose Select to immediately activate session language changes. Reset(Red) Resets the unit Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the current page. HD NetVu Console...

  • Page 37: Time And Date

    SNTP. If required, enter the SNTP server IP address here. Note: Dedicated Micros recommend the use of a SNTP Server. Set Time Enter a current time for the unit. Set Date Enter a current date for the unit.
  • Page 38 Select to open the System->Attributes page. Sync Time (Blue) Use this button to synchronise the time of the unit to that of the PC being used to view the webpages. Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page. HD NetVu Console...

  • Page 39: Serial Ports

    The Serial 1 port and the keyboard connector utilise the same 485 bus which can provide either keyboard support or telemetry. NetVu Console defaults to keyboard operation. Important: Configuring the Serial Port for Telemetry will disable the NetVu Console keyboard. Serial Port These is one serial port available for configuration.

  • Page 40: Camera Configuration

    RS485 BUS to the serial port because it is assigned to the 485 Bus controller by default. Important: Configuring the Serial Port for Telemetry will disable the NetVu Console keyboard. Reset (Red) Select to cycle the power to the unit.
  • Page 41 patterning. If a particular channel is not in use or the camera has failed, select ‘Not Connected’. Fail Rep Select this option to activate a Failure report in the event of camera connection failure (video loss). Cam Setup (Red) Select to open the Camera->Setup page Serial (Blue) Select to open the System->Serial page Refresh (Purple)
  • Page 42 Enables the Audio input to receive MIC input. Mic Boost Increases gain on Audio channel to boost MIC signal. Reset (Red) Select to cycle the power to the unit. Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page. HD NetVu Console...
  • Page 43 Features These menus enables the activation of numerous system features. Features are grouped within four sub-menus: System, Network, Video and Other. Changing the Operational Mode will remove any configuration information and apply the default factory settings for the selected mode. Note: Greyed menu option will be available if the mode is changed from Console to DVR or Encoder, they are not available in the Console configuration.
  • Page 44 Select to open the System->Features->System page Network (Green) Select to open the System->Features->Network page Video (Yellow) Select to open the System->Features->Video page Other (Blue) Select to open the System->Features->Other page Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page. HD NetVu Console...
  • Page 45 Network Note: Greyed menu option will be available if the mode is changed from Console to DVR or Encoder, they are not available in the Console configuration. They are included for reference only. 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 46 Frame Fit forces the frame to fill the available segment proportionally, resulting in black bars left and right on some multi display choices. Note: There is no cropping or distortion on the recorded image, these settings are for display only. HD NetVu Console...
  • Page 47 System (Yellow) Select to open the System->Features->System page Network (Green) Select to open the System->Features->Network page Video (Yellow) Select to open the System->Features->Video page Other (Blue) Select to open the System->Features->Other page Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page.
  • Page 48 Select to open the System->Features->System page Network (Green) Select to open the System->Features->Network page Video (Yellow) Select to open the System->Features->Video page Other (Blue) Select to open the System->Features->Other page Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page. HD NetVu Console...
  • Page 49 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 50: Export Logs

    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. Save (Purple) Select to save current unit settings to the selected media. Restore (Blue) Select to restore previously saved settings from the selected media.

  • Page 51: 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. Reset (Red) Select to cycle the power to the unit.

  • Page 52: Usb Configuration

    Information relating to any connected USB media device will be detailed here. There is also the ability to format previously unused USB storage devices with the Dedicated Micros standard disk format to allow it to integrate with the unit. HD NetVu Console...

  • Page 53: Utilising Usb Memory

    Clear Video (Red) This button will remove the reference to the video stored on the USB devices, allowing them to be overwritten. It does NOT delete the data instantly. Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page. Utilising USB Memory Navigate to System ->...
  • Page 54 The unit application drive is protected, if it is allocated the unit will only remove the video folder. Formatting any other device will remove all data. In either case recording on the system is halted while formatting and, if already allocated, the formatted device will be de- allocated as a video storage device HD NetVu Console...
  • Page 55 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 56: Console Settings

    The Console Setting pages will only be available when the unit is operating in either ‘Console’ or ‘Server’ mode. The Systems page dictates which cameras and systems the HD NetVu Console will connect to, and controls how the video feeds will be displayed.
  • Page 57 Select from 20 available systems using the drop down menu. System Name If required, enter a recognisable name for the system (this name is held on the HD NetVu Console and represents the system). Server URL Enter the IP addresses of the servers providing the video signals.
  • Page 58 When the Server URL has been entered, select the ‘Auto Fill’ option to auto include the Server Name and ALL available cameras from that server. Save (Purple) Select to save current unit settings to the selected media. HD NetVu Console...

  • Page 59: 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 their servers are displayed. The Configuration pages for each connected server can also be accessed (if access rights permit).

  • Page 60: Remote Monitors

    Up to 16 remote monitors (or video walls) can be configured. Enter the IP address of the server connected to the monitor. Save (Purple) Select to save current unit settings to the selected media. HD NetVu Console...

  • Page 61: Viewer Defaults

    Viewer Defaults This menu allows configuration of settings for the Viewer function. 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). Default Full Req Images displayed full screen in the Viewer menus can be shown in either High Medium or Low resolution.
  • Page 62 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 63 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 64 Select to auto switch to full screen mode any camera channel selected from ‘Multi’ display (selected via the Viewer feature). Select All (Blue) Select to add all available cameras to the Spot Monitor Sequence. Save (Purple) Select to save current unit settings to the selected media. HD NetVu Console...
  • Page 65 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 66 Hotspot Origin (deg) This option should be used when the hotspot relates to a Dedicated Micros Oracle Dome camera. Clicking the hotspot will send the Oracle Dome camera to a pre-determined view (absolute positioning). However if the dead centre of the hotspot is selected, the camera will be viewed from its current location.

  • Page 67: 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 (Yellow) Select to open the Display->Map Config page Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page.

  • Page 68: User Accounts

    • Menu Configuration Assigning Menu Configuration access privileges will limit access to the Configuration menus when viewed locally. When implemented, the user will be prompted for a username and password before access to the Configuration menus (via the main menu) will be granted. HD NetVu Console...

  • Page 69: 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 70: Camera Settings

    The Unallocated Cams menu details the cameras that are available to the Closed IPTV system but are not assigned to a camera channel. This will normally be because a BNC (Analog) camera has been allocated the same channel as and IP camera, which has become automatically unallocated. HD NetVu Console...

  • Page 71: Camera Setup

    Camera Setup Note: Greyed menu option will be available if the mode is changed from Console to DVR or Encoder, they are not available in the Console configuration. They are included for reference only. This menu allows the configuration of active camera channels. IMPORTANT: The menu options displayed will differ depending on the camera ‘Type’...
  • Page 72 Select a colour value from -8 to +8 via the slidebar or enter a number directly into the accompanying textbox. Brightness Select a contrast value from -8 to +8 via the slidebar or enter a number directly into the accompanying textbox. HD NetVu Console...

  • Page 73: Ip Camera - For Reference Only

    ‘NetVu Server’ - i.e. DVIP Server, DVIP RT, SD, SD Advanced, EcoSense. ‘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 74: Both Types

    IP Address Enter the URL address of the image source. Channel If the URL is a multichannel device (e.g. HD NetVu Console), this specifies which channel to use. Both types Live Trans (Red) Select to open the Network->Live Trans page View Profile (Green) Select to open the Record Settings->Profile Record page...

  • Page 75: Camera Lens Configuration - For Reference Only

    Camera Lens Configuration - For reference only This page allows different lens de-warping techniques to be applied to connected cameras. The unit 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 76: Camera Overview

    The Layer3 Enhanced CCTV switch image will only be displayed when the unit is operating within a Closed IPTV system. CIP Settings (Red) Select to open the Closed IPTV->Settings page Unalloc (Green) Select to open the Camera->Unallocated Cams page Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page. HD NetVu Console...

  • Page 77: Ip Stream Inputs

    IP Stream Inputs Note: Greyed menu option will be available if the mode is changed from Console to DVR or Encoder, they are not available in the Console configuration. They are included for reference only. The IP Streams menu allows the selection of High, Medium and Low resolution settings for video sources originating from a network based source i.e.

  • Page 78: Ip Camera Configuration - For Reference Only

    IP stream to the record profile settings established for this camera channel in the Profile Record menu (Record Settings->Profile Record). This feature is only accessible with 3rd party IP camera when the 3rd party IP camera license has been enabled. HD NetVu Console...
  • Page 79 Remote codec When selected, the unit will utilise the codec in the remote NetVu connected video server/camera as if it was directly connected inside the DVR. Thus the user can 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 80: Unallocated Cams

    Deletes the associated IP stream from the unallocated cameras list CIP Settings (Red) Select to open the Closed IPTV->Settings page Remove All (Green) Deletes all IP stream on the unallocated cameras list Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page. HD NetVu Console...

  • Page 81: Record Settings

    Record Settings Note: Greyed menu option will be available if the mode is changed from Console to DVR or Encoder, they are not available in the Console configuration. They are included for reference only. 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.
  • Page 82 Record Duration/Enhance Quality The recording duration can be limited to a set number of days (Low, Medium or High); allowing the recording quality to be enhanced for a shorter storage period. Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page. HD NetVu Console...

  • Page 83: Profile Record

    Profile Record Note: Greyed menu option will be available if the mode is changed from Console to DVR or Encoder, they are not available in the Console configuration. They are included for reference only. It is possible to set the unit recording configuration based on specific priorities. The MultiMode recording feature offers the ability to set different recording rates, resolutions and compression formats across unset, set and override modes.
  • Page 84 Medium, or Low. Select User Defined to use settings established in the Advance Profile Record menu. Note: The higher the Quality setting, the greater the storage space used. Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page. HD NetVu Console...

  • Page 85: 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’ option. It will then be possible to return to the Profile Record menu and access Simple Record.
  • Page 86 The GOP is also the rewind interval and stop interval for MPEG recording playback. Note: An MPEG I-frame is considerably larger than a P-frame. Therefore the lower the GOP ratio, the higher the disk space required to store recorded images. Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page. HD NetVu Console...

  • Page 87: Jpeg Pre Trigger

    JPEG Pre Trigger Note: Greyed menu option will be available if the mode is changed from Console to DVR or Encoder, they are not available in the Console configuration. They are included for reference only. 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.

  • Page 88: Protect Video

    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. HD NetVu Console...
  • Page 89 Reload List This will refresh the video list according to the selections made in the Start Time/Date and End Time/Date dialog boxes. Select None This de-selects all the available video files. Select All This selects all the available video files. Unprotect (Yellow) Select this option to unprotect recorded video for the selected time period(s).

  • Page 90: Aoe Setup

    Dedicated Micros Technical support team (+ 44 (0) 845 600 9500) for guidance. Note: Contact Dedicated Micros Technical support team (+ 44 (0) 845 600 9500) for details of recommended AOE devices. Logical Devices Connected AOE Devices - Any devices in this panel are being used by the unit to store data.
  • Page 91 init config string This button will remove failed or powered down devices that had previously been recognised and are no longer available. FDISK This button will format the whole device, erasing all data previously available on it and setting it up for video data storage. Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the current page.

  • Page 92: Schedule

    The RVRC page allows a user to temporarily switch the unit’s system state into set/unset/ override mode. The Holiday & Weekend 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). HD NetVu Console...
  • Page 93 Setup Note: Greyed menu option will be available if the mode is changed from Console to DVR or Encoder, they are not available in the Console configuration. They are included for reference only. 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.

  • Page 94: With Keyswitch Disabled

    This will only affect the adjacent option i.e. Mode arrow will replicate the Mode setting to all cameras below the clicked arrow. Note: To disable one day, set both times to 00.00. To have the profile recording all 24 hours of a day, set both times to 24.00 HD NetVu Console...
  • Page 95 RVRC Note: Greyed menu option will be available if the mode is changed from Console to DVR or Encoder, they are not available in the Console configuration. They are included for reference only. 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.
  • Page 96 Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page. HD NetVu Console...

  • Page 97: Holiday & Weekend

    Holiday & Weekend Note: Greyed menu option will be available if the mode is changed from Console to DVR or Encoder, they are not available in the Console configuration. They are included for reference only. 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).

  • Page 98: Alarm Settings

    The VMD page enables the unit’s VMD (Video Motion Detection) to be set-up. VMD allows a camera to automatically detect if there is any movement/changes within specific areas of the video scene. The Global Actions page allows the two onboard relay connections and global relay settings to be configured. HD NetVu Console...
  • Page 99 Inputs Note: Greyed menu option will be available if the mode is changed from Console to DVR or Encoder, they are not available in the Console configuration. They are included for reference only. This menu allows configuration of the alarm settings, refer to ‘Installing the Unit’ for hardware installation guidance.
  • Page 100 Enabled setting to cameras below the clicked arrow. Relays (Green) Select to open the Alarm->Global Actions menu Status (Yellow) Select to open the System->Status->Alarm menu Zone in (Blue) Select to open the Alarm->Zone Input menu Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page HD NetVu Console...

  • Page 101: Zone Inputs

    Zone Inputs Note: Greyed menu option will be available if the mode is changed from Console to DVR or Encoder, they are not available in the Console configuration. They are included for reference only. This menu allows the configuration of established alarm zones. A single or multiple trigger can be used to generate an alarm.
  • Page 102 Enable this for the zone alarm to be active in Override operation mode. Note: Unset, Set and Override modes can be given more recognisable titles i.e. Day, Night, Weekend via the Schedule menu (Record Settings->Schedule). HD NetVu Console...
  • Page 103 Activity (Green) Select to open the Alarm->Activity menu Zone Act (Yellow) Select to open the Alarm->Zone Actions menu Alarm in (Blue) Select to open the Alarm->Inputs menu Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page...

  • Page 104: Zone Actions

    ‘Relay’ option. Profile Change Select to enable the unit to switch from Normal to Event recording following alarm zone activation. Play Audio It is possible to play associated audio upon zone alarm activation. HD NetVu Console...
  • Page 105 Alarm Reporting This must be enabled to allow the unit to send an alarm notification to an external destination i.e. an RVRC reporting via NetVu ObserVer. Archive Select to ensure the unit automatically downloads alarm images via an FTP connection to an FTP server. Add Still Image This will record a still image of the trigger along with the standard recording.

  • Page 106: Zone Actions Camera - For Reference Only

    Viewer menus when the alarm zone is triggered. Zone Act (Yellow) Select to open the Alarm->Zone Actions menu Relays (Blue) Select to open the Alarm->Global Actions menu Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page HD NetVu Console...

  • Page 107: Masked Cam Detection

    Masked Cam Detection Note: Greyed menu option will be available if the mode is changed from Console to DVR or Encoder, they are not available in the Console configuration. They are included for reference only. 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.
  • Page 108 Simple 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. HD NetVu Console...

  • Page 109: Alarm Response

    Alarm Response Note: Greyed menu option will be available if the mode is changed from Console to DVR or Encoder, they are not available in the Console configuration. They are included for reference only. This menu enables response configuration following activity trigger on the camera channel. VMD Pulse Extension The pulse extension extends the trigger period to avoid double triggers of VMD occurring, i.e.
  • Page 110 This will enable Activity Detection when the unit is in Override operation mode. Note: Unset, Set and Override modes can be given more recognisable titles i.e. Day, Night, Weekend via the Schedule menu (Record Settings->Schedule). Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page HD NetVu Console...
  • Page 111 Activity Note: Greyed menu option will be available if the mode is changed from Console to DVR or Encoder, they are not available in the Console configuration. They are included for reference only. The unit supports Activity Detection on all video inputs. It enables cameras to automatically detect any movement/changes within the video scene;...
  • Page 112 This option will update the still image displayed in the Grid Editor. Set All (Green) This option will insert a default square of 16 x 16 cells across the displayed video image. Clear All (Yellow) This option will clear all entered cells. HD NetVu Console...
  • Page 113 Note: Greyed menu option will be available if the mode is changed from Console to DVR or Encoder, they are not available in the Console configuration. They are included for reference only. 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.
  • Page 114 Reload Image (Red) This will update the reference image to the latest view during set up. Clear All (Green) Removes all defined zones from the image. Default Grid (Yellow) Displays the default 16 zone grid across the whole image. HD NetVu Console...

  • Page 115: Global Actions

    Global Actions Note: Greyed menu option will be available if the mode is changed from Console to DVR or Encoder, they are not available in the Console configuration. They are for reference only. This menu allows configuration of the default relay actions supported on the unit. The unit supports one onboard relay connection and global relay settings.

  • Page 116: Network Settings

    The Connections Page lists all current connections to the HD Console Note: Greyed menu option will be available if the mode is changed from Console to DVR or Encoder, they are not available in the Console configuration. They are included for reference only. HD NetVu Console...
  • Page 117 Network Note: Greyed menu option will be available if the mode is changed from Console to DVR or Encoder, they are not available in the Console configuration. They are included for reference only. 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.
  • Page 118 Select to close the network connection following transmission of alarm data. Reset (Red) Select To Reset The Unit Rem Report (Green) Select to open the Network->Remote Reporting menu E-Mail (Blue) Select to open the Network->E-Mail menu Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current cage HD NetVu Console...

  • Page 119: Live Transmissions

    Live Transmissions Note: Greyed menu option will be available if the mode is changed from Console to DVR or Encoder, they are not available in the Console configuration. They are included for reference only. The unit transmits live images using JPEG or MPEG formats. The NetVu Connected remote viewing software will use the settings configured on this page as the defaults for JPEG &...
  • Page 120 An MPEG I-frame is considerably larger than a P-frame. Therefore the higher the IP ratio, the higher the disk space required to store recorded images. Turbo Prefs (Red) Select to open the Turbo Mode Profile Overview menu Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page HD NetVu Console...

  • Page 121: Multicast Setup

    Multicast Setup Note: Greyed menu option will be available if the mode is changed from Console to DVR or Encoder, they are not available in the Console configuration. They are included for reference only. 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.
  • Page 122 32 - restricts video to the same site 64 - restricts video to the same region 128 - restricts video to the same continent 255 - is unrestricted in scope Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page HD NetVu Console...
  • Page 123 Email Note: Greyed menu option will be available if the mode is changed from Console to DVR or Encoder, they are not available in the Console configuration. They are included for reference only. 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.
  • Page 124 Zone Act (Green) Select to open the Alarm->Zone Actions menu Network (Yellow) Select to open the Network->Network menu Rem Reporting (Blue) Select to open the Network->Remote Reporting menu Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page HD NetVu Console...

  • Page 125: Remote Reporting

    Remote Reporting Note: Greyed menu option will be available if the mode is changed from Console to DVR or Encoder, they are not available in the Console configuration. They are included for reference only. This menu details the configuration requirements for the unit to report to a Remote Video Receiving Centre (RVRC) following alarm activation.
  • Page 126 Zone Act (Green) Select to open the Alarm->Zone Actions menu Network (Yellow) Select to open the Network->Network menu E-mail (Blue) Select to open the Network->E-mail menu Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page HD NetVu Console...

  • Page 127: Web Cam

    Web Cam Note: Greyed menu option will be available if the mode is changed from Console to DVR or Encoder, they are not available in the Console configuration. They are included for reference only. Any of the video inputs on the unit can be made available for transmission to a webserver via a designated webcam server.
  • Page 128 The Web Cam function can be: ‘Always Enabled’, ‘Enabled when system SET’, ‘Enabled when system UNSET’ or ‘Disabled’. Webcam Resolution Select a High, Medium or Low webcam resolution settings to best match the monitor settings of the operator receiving the images. HD NetVu Console...

  • Page 129: Ftp Download

    FTP Download Note: Greyed menu option will be available if the mode is changed from Console to DVR or Encoder, they are not available in the Console configuration. They are included for reference only. 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.
  • Page 130 Tick to enable the local download data folder detailed below D/L user defined folder Tick to enable the local download data folder detailed below Delete content after D/L Tick to delete the remote content once it has been downloaded to a local drive. HD NetVu Console...
  • Page 131 Firewall This page allows configuration of the on-board firewall. The top ports are pre-configured with typical settings that can be edited, there are user defined ports available at the bottom of the list. Preconfigured ports can be disabled by unchecking the ‘open’ box. Enable PING response By default this option is enabled and allows the unit to be pinged.
  • Page 132 Connections This page shows the IP addresses of users connected to this unit. It is for information only and cannot be edited or configured. HD NetVu Console...

  • Page 133: 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 134: Event Search

    1,3,5,8. Events captured by cameras not in this selection will be ignored. Search (Red) When the Event Search parameters have been entered, select ‘Search’. Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page HD NetVu Console...

  • Page 135: 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). Click on the thumbnail image to playback an event.

  • Page 136: Operating The Viewer

    (Configuration Menu:Console Settings->Viewer Defaults). The ‘Connection profile’ option menu is displayed in the top right of the Viewer menu. Select from ‘LAN’ or ‘WAN’. Note: This option is only available when viewing remotely via an IP connection. HD NetVu Console...

  • Page 137: View Control

    View Control The View Control page allows the connected video input to be displayed full screen 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 138: 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. Purple Next Opens the next page of the Viewer menu. HD NetVu Console...

  • Page 139: 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/Setup* Opens the Configuration menu pages. IMPORTANT: Selecting this option will exit the Viewer menus.

  • Page 140: Ptz Program Option

    Patrol option and enter a number. Refer to the ‘Patrols’ menu page for further details on establishing Patrols. Blue Prog Opens the ‘Dome Menu Option’ page. Purple Next Opens the next page of the Viewer menu. HD NetVu Console...

  • Page 141: Program Page

    Program Page The Program Menu page allows the PTZ configuration on the currently selected Telemetry camera to be accessed and configured (if such menus are available). Dome Select to display the Dome Menu page. Green Store Use to save the current view as a Preset for this camera.

  • Page 142: Dome Menu Option

    (dependent on the protocol selected). Please refer to the specific camera documentation for further guidance. Blue Menu Exit This option will fully exit any embedded camera sub-menus currently being viewed. Purple Back Return to the previous page of the Viewer menu. HD NetVu Console...

  • Page 143: Camera Symbols

    Point&go Point&go enables an Oracle Dome camera to be controlled directly via the cursor. Select anywhere on the displayed image and the Oracle Dome camera will centre on that point i.e. to pan the camera to the right, click on the right hand side of the displayed image. The Oracle dome will pan and set the clicked point as the centre of the new image.

  • Page 144: Timeline Navigation

    Selecting the Exit (Purple) button will always exit the Timeline Navigation menu. Note: Depending on the scale used to review the video i.e. Seconds, Minutes, Hours, or Days; the above softkey options will differ, however the same intuitive principles remain. HD NetVu Console...

  • Page 145: 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 146: Change Scale

    Right Navigation Arrow will play video from one hour in advance. This can also be selected via the Yellow softkey button. HD NetVu Console...

  • Page 147: 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 Highlight a chosen event with the mouse to playback.

  • Page 148: Event Copy And Search Menu

    Select to display the Filter Search menu, refer to; Operating The Viewer->Filter Search for further guidance. Blue Activity Select to open the Activity Search menu, refer to; Operating The Viewer->Activity Search for further guidance. Purple Next Opens the Play menu for the currently selected camera. HD NetVu Console...

  • Page 149: 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 150 Select to enter the current Time/Date. Any additional displayed search criteria will remain. Blue Apply Select to apply any changes made to the Filter Search box. Purple Close Select to return to the Event Copy and Search menu. HD NetVu Console...

  • Page 151: Activity Search Menu

    Activity Search Menu The Activity Search menu allows the search criteria to be further narrowed to only include events which have occurred 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 152 Time/Date will be displayed plus all available cameras. Yellow Grid Select to open the Grid menu. Blue Apply Select to apply any change made to the Filter Search box. Purple Close Select to return to the Event Copy and Search menu. HD NetVu Console...

  • Page 153: 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 occurred within a segment of the camera view. A grid will be displayed across the camera image. Using the options outlined below, the grid can be configured to create activity zones within the image.
  • Page 154 Start 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. HD NetVu Console...

  • Page 155: Copy Menu

    Copy Menu Images and events can be copied to a USB Media for remote reviewing away from the unit (for evidential or monitoring purposes). The Copy Menu can be accessed via the ‘Archive’ (Yellow) button on the Archive Selection page. The Copy menu will display the Archive periods added to the Copy Event List.

  • Page 156: Appendix A - Pin-Outs - For Reference Only

    Connections 1 - 4 Alarm Inputs 1-4 Auxiliary Alarm Input Ground Relays The unit support up to two 24V 200mA relays Relay Connections Pins Connections 6 & 7 Relay 1 signal 8 & 9 Relay 2 signal HD NetVu Console...

  • Page 157: Appendix B - User Logging

    Appendix B - User Logging User Activity Logging User Activity logging can be enabled or disabled via the System -> Features -> System 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 158: Appendix C - 'About' Pages

    This page gives an overview of the units current settings including IP address, connections to the camera, the locations that data is being read from and written to, and which recording profile is active. About About (Blue) Opens the page Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the current page HD NetVu Console...

  • Page 159: Camconfig Details

    Camconfig Details Note: Greyed menu option will be available if the mode is changed from Console to DVR or Encoder, they are not available in the Console configuration. They are included for reference only. This page displays the capabilities of a connected camera in terms of resolution and supported compression formats.
  • Page 160 This information page shows the capability settings for the camera. These parameters determine how the camera performs and what options are available on the web pages. About About (Blue) Opens the page Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the current page HD NetVu Console...

  • Page 161: Ui Information

    UI Information The UI page shows the settings stored in the camera which configure the user interface. About About (Blue) Opens the page Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the current page...
  • Page 162 Click on Local Camera Setup to edit the settings held in the SD Advanced; Click on ‘Setup’ to open the Setup menu on the connected video source. Unalloc (Green) Select to open the Camera->Unallocated Cams page Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page. HD NetVu Console...

  • Page 163: Ip Network Load

    IP Network Load This page illustrates the network traffic utilised by the unit. The page refreshes every second. Refresh (Purple) Refreshes the information on the current page.

  • Page 164: Appendix D - Ip Address Via Serial

    Appendix D - IP Address via Serial For guidance on locating the unit’s IP address via a serial port connection, please see below: Locating the unit IP address using the serial port 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 165: Appendix E - Multicast

    Appendix E - Multicast 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). This system has been validated using the ‘Videolan VLC media player for MS Windows. The Videolan VLC media player can be downloaded free of charge from: www.videolan.org/vlc/download-windows.html Note:...

  • Page 166: Appendix F - Monitor Output

    Within this folder, located the voutconfig.example.ini file. Rename it to voutconfig.ini and reset the machine. This will provide more default screen options which may better suit the monitor in use. If this does not provide a better alternative, contact Technical Support. HD NetVu Console...

  • Page 167: Appendix G - Unit Specification

    MULTICASTING The HD NetVu Console can push any live video stream onto a network to enable multiple viewers to view the same data stream (using a suitable media player) without having to connect and request images. This form of multicasting reduces the demands on the unit and improves system performance.
  • Page 168 Simple Web page configuration will allow the following functions to be configured: Unit setup, Manual update of viewing profiles, Network, Audio and Alarm settings BROWSER: IE 5.5 / Firefox 2.0 and above DEVELOPER: Java via Dedicated Micros SDK POWER SUPPLY: 12W External Power Supply POWER OVER ETHERNET IEEE 802.3af-2003 (12.95W). End span and bridging injectorssupported...
  • Page 169 Notes...
  • Page 170 COMMON CONFIGURATION INTERFACE ....5 MultiMode Recording ............. 6 Configuration ..............49 Navigating The Menus ..........25 Connecting the HD NetVu Console ......15 Network ................ 45 Connecting the NetVu Console Keyboard ....26 Network ..............117 Connection Profile ............136 Network Security Logs ..........
  • Page 171 Power ................14 With Keyswitch Disabled ..........94 PowerScript Mgmt ............51 Zone Actions .............. 104 Power Sources ............... 7 Zone Actions Camera - For reference only ....106 Profile Record ............. 83 Zone Activation ............108 Program Page ............141 Zone Inputs ..............
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