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AVer NV series User Manual

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July 2011

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  • Page 1 System Controller Pro NV series User’s Manual July 2011...
  • Page 2 No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form, or by any means without the prior written permission of AVer Information Inc. AVer Information Inc. reserves the rights to modify its models, including their characteristics, specifications, accessories and any other information stated herein without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ................ 1 Hardware Introduction ................. 1 1.1.1 Left Side ........................1 1.1.2 Rear Side ........................2 1.1.3 Familiarizing with System Controller Panel Buttons ............ 3 Hardware Installation .................. 7 1.2.1 Connecting with the DVR Server through the USB port ..........7 1.2.2 Connecting with the DVR Server through the RS485 port ...........
  • Page 4 Enable a Camera ................35 Enable a Camera View ................. 36 Adjusting the Hue ................37 Adjusting the Saturation ................ 38 Adjusting the Brightness ................ 39 Adjusting the Contrast ................40 Trigger the Relay of IP Camera ............... 41 2.10.3 Server Setup ......................42 Start Recording ..................
  • Page 5 Adjusting the Brightness of LCD Screen ............. 66 Adjusting the Contrast of LCD Screen ............67 Enable/disable Code Number Display ............68 Viewing System Version Information ............69 CHAPTER 3 OPERATING IN PTZ 485 MODE ..........70 Switching to the PTZ 485 Mode..............70 Select the Protocol of the PTZ Camera .............

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction The AVer System Controller Pro provides user an easy way to operate DVR server . 1.1 Hardware Introduction 1.1.1 Left Side Function Description (1) USB Port 2 * USB ports for connection of keyboard, mouse, or USB flash memory.

  • Page 8: Rear Side

    1.1.2 Rear Side Function Description (1) RS485 Port For connection of Pelco-D/P PTZ camera and using RS485 to RS232 converter to connect with DVR system (see also Chapter 1.2.2). (2) Power Supply For AC power adaptor connection. Port...

  • Page 9: Familiarizing With System Controller Panel Buttons

    1.1.3 Familiarizing with System Controller Panel Buttons System Controller Panel figure Function Description To lock panel buttons and all operations are lock. Press it to lock and (Lock) press again to un-lock. If the system password has been set, please enter the password to un-lock (see also Chapter 2.5)
  • Page 10 Function Description To operate the each function in multi-functions menu and view system (6) LCD Screen related information. (7) Multi-function Each button represents a function that is corresponding to the function Buttons display on the LCD screen. Press the button and operate it (see also Chapter 2.10).
  • Page 11 Function Description (14) IRIS/Focus Button To adjust the IRIS of camera’s lens. (IRIS) To adjust the focus of the PTZ camera. (Focus) (15) Enable/disable digital zoom (see also Chapter 2.9.6). (16) Numeric Key Number 0~9. For confirmation Enter button To delete the entering information on LCD monitor. Moving the cursor to left or right.
  • Page 12 Function Description Switch to Emap mode. In Emap mode, user can select different Emap to (23) view(see also Chapter 2.8). (24) Take a quick photo shot of the surveillance screen and save it. (25) Switch to preview/live view mode.

  • Page 13: Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation 1.2.1 Connecting with the DVR Server through the USB port The following is an example of System controller installation. The DVR server should be power on and DVR program is executed. Plug the power cord of the System Controller into power outlet. And then, plug the USB cable that is attached on the System Controller to the USB port of the DVR server.

  • Page 14: Connecting With The Dvr Server Through The Rs485 Port

    1.2.2 Connecting with the DVR Server through the RS485 port Through the RS485 port, user can connect multiple DVR servers with the System Controller. Before starting to make a connection, please prepare the following items: RS232 cable RS485 to RS232 Converter Single core wire (*User can purchase from the dealer ** The RS232 to RS485 Converter needs...
  • Page 15 Set the DIP switch of the RS232 to RS485 converter at 4-wire RS485 setting. Using the screwdriver to lose the pin hole of RS485 to RS232 converter. And then, insert another side of single core wire into the pin hole of the RS485 to RS232 converter. Using the screwdriver to screw tight the wire.
  • Page 16 Connect the RS232 cable to the RS232 port of the RS485 to RS232 converter. Connect another side of RS232 cable to the RS232 port of the DVR server. Power on the System Controller. The following figure is an example of the installation illustrate. After hardware installation has completed, please remember to enable the system controller function on DVR server (see also Chapter...

  • Page 17: 1.2.3 Connect A Ptz Camera To System Controller Pro

    1.2.3 Connect a PTZ Camera to System Controller Pro The following is an example of PTZ camera install to System Controller Pro. Connect the PTZ camera to System Controller Pro through the RS-485 interface. Plug the power cord of the System Controller Pro into power outlet. After hardware installation has completed, please remember to select the correct operating mode on the System Controller (see also Chapter...

  • Page 18: Chapter 2 Operating The System Controller Pro

    Chapter 2 Operating the System Controller Pro Using the System Controller for the First Time For the first time using the System Controller, please enable system controller function on the DVR server. 1. Start up the DVR program. 2. Click Setup in preview mode. 3.

  • Page 19: Upgrading The Firmware Of The System Controller

    2.1.1 Upgrading the Firmware of the System Controller User can upgrade the newest firmware of the System Controller. For newest firmware, please contact your local dealer. The upgrade process doesn’t support when System Controller connect to DVR server through the RS485 port. In DVR program UI, click Setup >...

  • Page 20: Switching To Usb Dvr Mode

    2.1.2 Switching to USB DVR Mode When the System Controller is connecting with DVR system through the USB port, the System Controller mode should be in USB DVR mode in order to operate the DVR system normally. If the mode is not USB DVR mode, please follow the below steps to switch to USB DVR mode. The default mode is USB DVR mode.
  • Page 21 Press button to confirm. To cancel the selection, press button. When the “Complete” message appears on the LCD screen, the mode switch is completed.

  • Page 22: Switching To 485 Dvr Mode

    2.1.3 Switching to 485 DVR Mode When the System Controller is connecting with DVR system through the RS-485 port, the System Controller mode should be in 485 DVR modes in order to operate the DVR system. If the mode is not 485 DVR mode, please follow the below steps to switch to 485 DVR mode.
  • Page 23 Press button to confirm. To cancel the selection, press button. When the “Complete” message appears on the LCD screen, the mode switch is completed.
  • Page 24 Familiarizing with LCD Screen Following will describe the information or icon that display on LCD screen.  Main Menu  Submenu(Multi-function menu)

  • Page 25: Operating The Lcd Menu

    Operating the LCD Menu  Main Menu On the LCD screen, each function is corresponding to the button on the panel of the System Controller Pro. To select the function, press the correspond button.
  • Page 26  Multi-Function Menu In multi-function menu screen, press the correspond button of the selections to configure/operate. To go back to the main menu, press the TOP MENU button. Press the BACK button will go back to the previous screen.

  • Page 27: Select A Camera

    Select a Camera Select a camera to view, record, or operate. Press button. On the LCD screen will display Camera Select screen. Using the numeric key pad to enter the camera number (3 numbers, ex: camera 2, enter 002). After entered the camera number, press Enter button to confirm. Using &...

  • Page 28: Locking System Operation

    Locking System Operation Using the lock button ( ) to lock the System Controller for preventing any unexpected situation happen during the operator or administer is away from the System Controller. We strong recommend that enable the password function to enhance the security (see also Set a Password for System Controller).

  • Page 29: Trigger The Alarm Button

    Trigger the Alarm Button The panic button ( ) allows user to trigger the defined alarm button manually. Press button and the Alarm Button screen will appear on the LCD screen. Press the number of alarm button to trigger the alarm. When the “Complete” message appears on the LCD screen, the alarm is triggered.

  • Page 30: To Playback The Recorded File

    To Playback the Recorded File To playback the recorded file on surveillance screen. button to switch to playback mode. The LCD screen will display “Playback” Press message that means the DVR is in playback mode now. The playback time and date selection window will appear on the surveillance screen. Using the mouse or joystick (press the button to switch to mouse function) to select the time and date that wants to playback.
  • Page 31 After selected the time and date to playback, the DVR system will start to playback. Using the Jog/Shuttle button to control the playback speed. Press to enable the Jog/Shuttle button. To disable the Jog/Shuttle button, press button. Jog dial (top part): Rotate in clockwise is forward play frame-by-frame that control by user. Rotate in counterclockwise is rewinding play frame-by-frame that control by user.

  • Page 32: To View The Emap

    To View the Emap User can select the different Emap to view. The Emap ( ) button is same as the Emap ) button on the DVR program UI. Press Emap ( ) button and the Emap UI will appear on surveillance screen. On LCD screen, press the Emap number button (1~8) will switch to the Emap that user has selected.
  • Page 33 Press TOP MENU button to go back to the main menu screen.

  • Page 34: Ptz Operation

    PTZ Operation If the camera has enabled the PTZ function, user can use the System Controller to operate the PTZ camera. Please select the PTZ camera before starting PTZ operation. Please refer to Chapter 2.4. When PTZ indicator ( ) is green light up, the PTZ operation is available. 2.9.1 Using the Joystick to Operate the PTZ Camera The joystick can move the camera to right, left, up, and down and also to zoom in and out of the...

  • Page 35: To Focus The Object

    Zoom in/out Rotate the joystick to the clockwise side to zoom in and counterclockwise to zoom out. 2.9.2 To Focus the Object Press button to focus the object in the distance. Press button to focus the object in nearby. 2.9.3 Adjusting the Brightness of the Image Press to adjust the IRIS of camera lens.

  • Page 36: Setup Preset Position And Use Preset

    2.9.4 Setup preset position and Use Preset Setup Preset Position Press button and the Camera preset setup screen will appear on LCD screen. Please adjust the lens position of the camera to wanted position. And then, using numeric key pad to enter the preset position number. The numbers of preset position depends on the support of the PTZ camera.

  • Page 37: Enabling The Autopan

    2.9.5 Enabling the AutoPan Enable/disable the PTZ camera move automatically that is based on the selected camera group preset position number. Press button and the AutoPan screen will appear on LCD screen. Press the preset position group number button (1-4, 5-8, 9-12, 13-16) and press button to start auto pan.
  • Page 38 To stop auto pan, press selected preset position group number again and press button. When the “Complete” message appears on the LCD screen, the function is disabled.

  • Page 39: Using Digital Zoom

    2.9.6 Using Digital Zoom To zoom in the selected screen area for viewing. button. The message “Complete” will appear on the LCD In PTZ camera screen, press screen that is means the digital zoom is enabled. A red frame will appear on the camera screen. Using mouse or joystick (press the button to switch to mouse function) to click on red frame and drag the area that user wants to zoom in.

  • Page 40: Functions In Preview Mode

    2.10 Functions in Preview Mode In the following sections will introduce the each function in preview mode. 2.10.1 Select a Monitor Layout In Monitor Layout, user can select different screen display mode to view. This function is same as split-screen buttons ( ) on DVR application UI.

  • Page 41: Camera Setup

    2.10.2 Camera Setup In Camera setup, user can enable/disable the camera, enable/disable camera video to be display on the screen, adjust contrast/brightness/saturation/hue, enable/disable de-interlace, and enable/disable relay of the IP camera. Enable a Camera First, select the camera to configuration. Please refer to Chapter 2.4.

  • Page 42: Enable A Camera View

    Enable a Camera View First, select the camera to configuration. Please refer to Chapter 2.4. At main menu screen, press the button to enter Camera Setup screen. In Camera Setup screen, press button to enter Camera Display screen. To enable the camera for viewing and recording, press button.

  • Page 43: Adjusting The Hue

    Adjusting the Hue First, select the camera to configuration. Please refer to Chapter 2.4. At main menu screen, press the button to enter Camera Setup screen. In Camera Setup screen, press button to enter Attribute screen. In Attribute screen, press button to enter the Hue adjustment screen.

  • Page 44: Adjusting The Saturation

    Adjusting the Saturation First, select the camera to configuration. Please refer to Chapter 2.4. At main menu screen, press the button to enter Camera Setup screen. In Camera Setup screen, press button to enter Attribute screen. In Attribute screen, press button to enter the Saturation adjustment screen.

  • Page 45: Adjusting The Brightness

    Adjusting the Brightness First, select the camera to configuration. Please refer to Chapter 2.4. At main menu screen, press the button to enter Camera Setup screen. In Camera Setup screen, press button to enter Attribute screen. In Attribute screen, press button to enter the Brightness adjustment screen.

  • Page 46: Adjusting The Contrast

    Adjusting the Contrast First, select the camera to configuration. Please refer to Chapter 2.4. At main menu screen, press the button to enter Camera Setup screen. In Camera Setup screen, press button to enter Attribute screen. In Attribute screen, press button to enter the Contrast adjustment screen.

  • Page 47: Trigger The Relay Of Ip Camera

    Trigger the Relay of IP Camera First, select the camera to configuration. Please refer to Chapter 2.4. At main menu screen, press the button to enter Camera Setup screen. In Camera Setup screen, press button to enter IP-CAM Output screen. In IP-CAM Output screen, press 1 ~ 4 button to trigger relay 1~4.

  • Page 48: Server Setup

    2.10.3 Server Setup In Server setup, user can start recording, stop recording, execute network time synchronization, and call out event log viewer windows. Start Recording This function is same as press F2 button (see also (9)Custom Button Function Chapter 1.1.3) At main menu screen, press the button to enter Server Setup screen.

  • Page 49: Stop Recording

    Stop Recording This function is same as press F2 button (see also (9)Custom Button Function Chapter 1.1.3) At main menu screen, press the button to enter Server Setup screen. In Server Setup screen, press button to stop recording. The authorization dialog will show up on surveillance screen.

  • Page 50: Network Time Synchronization

    Network Time Synchronization To adjust the DVR system time through the network time server that user has configured on DVR server. At main menu screen, press the button to enter Server Setup screen. Please stop recording before start network time synchronization. Press button in Server setup screen (see also Stop...

  • Page 51: Open Event Log Viewer

    Open Event Log Viewer To call out the event log viewer window. This function is same as press button on DVR program UI. At main menu screen, press the button to enter Server Setup screen. In Server Setup screen, press button.

  • Page 52: Sound Setup

    2.10.4 Sound Setup In Sound setup, user can enable/disable sound and adjust volume output of the System Controller. At main menu screen, press the button to enter Sound setup screen. Press s button to increase or decrease the volume. To disable the sound, press button.

  • Page 53: Controller Setup

    2.10.5 Controller Setup In Controller setup, user can configure the parameters of the System Controller Pro. Set a Password for System Controller To setup the password of System Controller for security issue. At main menu screen, press the button to enter Controller setup screen. Press button to enter System Lock screen.
  • Page 54 Press button to enable password function. The password enter screen will appear. Using numeric key pad to enter the password (6 numbers). After entered password, press Enter button. When user sees the “Complete” message, it means the operation is done.

  • Page 55: Change The Password Of The System Controller

    Change the Password of the System Controller The password function will be enabling after password changed. At main menu screen, press the button to enter Controller setup screen. Press button to enter System Lock screen. Press button to enter the Password setup screen.
  • Page 56 After entered the current password, the new password screen will appear. Using numeric key pad to enter the new password (6 numbers) and press Enter to confirm. After entered the new password, the password confirm screen will appear. Using numeric key pad to re-enter the new password and press Enter button to confirm.

  • Page 57: Set The Timer

    Set the Timer Set a System Controller idle time period to switch to rest status. At main menu screen, press the button to enter Controller setup screen. Press button to enter System Lock screen. Press button to enter the Timer setup screen.

  • Page 58: Adjusting The Brightness Of Lcd Screen

    Adjusting the Brightness of LCD Screen To adjust the back light brightness of the LCD screen. At main menu screen, press the button to enter Controller setup screen. Press button to enter LCD setup screen. Press button to enter the Back light brightness setup screen.

  • Page 59: Adjusting The Contrast Of Lcd Screen

    Adjusting the Contrast of LCD Screen At main menu screen, press the button to enter Controller setup screen. Press button to enter LCD setup screen. Press button to enter the Contrast setup screen. Press button to adjust the brightness. Press button to confirm the setting.

  • Page 60: Enable/Disable Code Number Display

    Enable/disable Code Number Display At main menu screen, press the button to enter Controller setup screen. Press button to enter LCD setup screen. Press button to enter the Code number setup screen. Press button to enable the code number display. Press button again will disable the code number display.

  • Page 61: Enable/Disable Button Confirmation

    Enable/disable Button Confirmation User can enable/disable to display a confirmation screen when press custom function buttons (F1~F8) and Alarm button. At main menu screen, press the button to enter Controller setup screen. Press button to enter Button Confirmation setup screen. Press button to enter Function button setup screen.

  • Page 62: Viewing System Version Information

    Viewing System Version Information At main menu screen, press the button to enter Controller setup screen. Press button to enter System Menu screen. Press button to view current system version. Press button exit from the screen.

  • Page 63: Functions In Playback Mode

    2.11 Functions in Playback Mode In the following sections will introduce the each function in playback mode. 2.11.1 Select a Monitor Layout In Monitor Layout, user can select different screen display mode to view. This function is same as split-screen buttons ( ) on DVR application UI.

  • Page 64: Camera Setup

    2.11.2 Camera Setup In Camera setup, user can enable/disable de-interlace function. Camera Enable ( ), Display ( ), Attribute ( ), and IP-CAM Output function ( ) are not supported. Enable the De-interlace At main menu screen, press the button to enter Camera Setup screen. In Camera Setup screen, press button to enter De-interlace screen.

  • Page 65: Server Setup

    2.11.3 Server Setup In Server setup, user can call out event log viewer windows. Open Event Log Viewer To call out the event log viewer window. This function is same as press button on DVR program UI. At main menu screen, press the button to enter Server Setup screen.

  • Page 66: Sound Setup

    2.11.4 Sound Setup In Sound setup, user can enable/disable sound and adjust volume output of the System Controller. At main menu screen, press the button to enter Sound setup screen. Press s button to increase or decrease the volume. To disable the sound, press button.

  • Page 67: Controller Setup

    2.11.5 Controller Setup In Controller setup, user can configure the parameters of the System Controller Pro. The Button Confirmation ( ) and Mode ( ) function are not supported. Set a Password for System Controller To setup the password of System Controller for security issue. At main menu screen, press the button to enter Controller setup screen.
  • Page 68 Press button to enter the Password setup screen. Press button to enable password function. The password enter screen will appear. Using numeric key pad to enter the password (6 numbers). After entered password, press Enter button. When user sees the “Complete” message, it means the operation is done.

  • Page 69: Change The Password Of The System Controller

    Change the Password of the System Controller The password function will be enabling after password changed. At main menu screen, press the button to enter Controller setup screen. Press button to enter System Lock screen. Press button to enter the Password setup screen.
  • Page 70 After entered the current password, the new password screen will appear. Using numeric key pad to enter the new password (6 numbers) and press Enter to confirm. After entered the new password, the password confirm screen will appear. Using numeric key pad to re-enter the new password and press Enter button to confirm.

  • Page 71: Set The Timer

    Set the Timer Set a period time for System Controller idling over the setup time to switch to rest status. At main menu screen, press the button to enter Controller setup screen. Press button to enter System Lock screen. Press button to enter the Timer setup screen.

  • Page 72: Adjusting The Brightness Of Lcd Screen

    Adjusting the Brightness of LCD Screen To adjust the back light brightness of the LCD screen. At main menu screen, press the button to enter Controller setup screen. Press button to enter LCD setup screen. Press button to enter the Back light brightness setup screen.

  • Page 73: Adjusting The Contrast Of Lcd Screen

    Adjusting the Contrast of LCD Screen At main menu screen, press the button to enter Controller setup screen. Press button to enter LCD setup screen. Press button to enter the Contrast setup screen. Press button to adjust the brightness. Press button to confirm the setting.

  • Page 74: Enable/Disable Code Number Display

    Enable/disable Code Number Display At main menu screen, press the button to enter Controller setup screen. Press button to enter LCD setup screen. Press button to enter the Code number setup screen. Press button to enable the code number display. Press button again will disable the code number display.

  • Page 75: Viewing System Version Information

    Viewing System Version Information At main menu screen, press the button to enter Controller setup screen. Press button to enter System Menu screen. Press button to view current system version. Press button exit from the screen.

  • Page 76: Operating In Ptz 485 Mode

    Chapter 3 Operating in PTZ 485 Mode The PTZ 485 mode is to control the PTZ camera that is directly connected with System Controller through the RS485 port. To operate PTZ camera, please refer to Chapter 2.9. Switching to the PTZ 485 Mode Before starting to operate the PTZ camera, please switch to the PTZ 485 mode.
  • Page 77 Press button to confirm. To cancel the selection, press button. When the “Complete” message appears on the LCD screen, the mode switch is completed.

  • Page 78: Select The Protocol Of The Ptz Camera

    Select the Protocol of the PTZ Camera Selecting the PTZ camera – Pelco-P or Pelco-D. In 485 PTZ mode menu screen, press button to enter the Protocol setup screen. In Protocol setup screen, press button to select the protocol. And then, press button.

  • Page 79: Setup The Baudrate Of The Ptz Camera

    Setup the Baud Rate of the PTZ Camera Selecting the baud rate of the PTZ camera. In 485 PTZ mode menu screen, press button to enter the Protocol setup screen. In Baudrate setup screen, press baudrate button and press button to confirm. To button.

  • Page 80: Controller Setup

    Controller Setup In Controller setup, user can configure the password, timer, brightness and contrast of the LCD screen, switch mode, and view system version. 3.4.1 Set a Password for System Controller To setup the password of System Controller for security issue. At main menu screen, press the button to enter Controller setup screen.
  • Page 81 Press button to enter the Password setup screen. Press button to enable password function. The password enter screen will appear. Using numeric key pad to enter the password (6 numbers). After entered password, press Enter button. When user sees the “Complete” message, it means the operation is done.

  • Page 82: Change The Password Of The System Controller

    3.4.2 Change the Password of the System Controller The password function will be enabling after password changed. At main menu screen, press the button to enter Controller setup screen. Press button to enter System Lock screen. Press button to enter the Password setup screen.
  • Page 83 After entered the current password, the new password screen will appear. Using numeric key pad to enter the new password (6 numbers) and press Enter to confirm. After entered the new password, the password confirm screen will appear. Using numeric key pad to re-enter the new password and press Enter button to confirm.

  • Page 84: Set The Timer

    3.4.3 Set the Timer Set a period time for System Controller idling over the setup time to switch to rest status. At main menu screen, press the button to enter Controller setup screen. Press button to enter System Lock screen. Press button to enter the Timer setup screen.

  • Page 85: Adjusting The Brightness Of Lcd Screen

    3.4.4 Adjusting the Brightness of LCD Screen To adjust the back light brightness of the LCD screen. At main menu screen, press the button to enter Controller setup screen. Press button to enter LCD setup screen. Press button to enter the Back light brightness setup screen.

  • Page 86: Adjusting The Contrast Of Lcd Screen

    3.4.5 Adjusting the Contrast of LCD Screen At main menu screen, press the button to enter Controller setup screen. Press button to enter LCD setup screen. Press button to enter the Contrast setup screen. Press button to adjust the brightness. 10.

  • Page 87: Viewing System Version Information

    3.4.6 Viewing System Version Information At main menu screen, press the button to enter Controller setup screen. Press button to enter System Menu screen. Press button to view current system version. Press button exit from the screen.
  • Page 88 AVer Information Inc. Taiwan & International 5F., No.135, Jian 1st Rd., Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City, Taiwan TEL: 886-2-2226-3630 FAX: 886-2-2226-7241 Web Site: http://surveillance.aver.com/...

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