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C2631M-A (6/07)OPERATION/PROGRAMMINGClient Application SoftwareDX8100 SeriesDigital Video Recorder

10 C2631M-A (6/07) 61 DX8100 Client Index Search Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

100 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)REMOVING A USB FLASH DRIVEYou can remove a USB device within the DX8100 environment. In this case, you do not ha

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 1016. (Optional) Click the “Reconnect at logon” box if you do not want the mapped drive to remain connected each ti

102 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)PERFORMING THE EXPORTThis section describes how to export data and includes the following topics:• Starting an E

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 1039. Click Export. Figure 82. Exporting Selected VideoCHANGING A BOOKMARKED TIME RANGETo change a bookmarked time

104 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)6. Select the check box next to each time range you would like to export.Figure 83. Export Time RangeASSIGNING

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 1053. Click Apply. The Apply button updates the Name field.Figure 85. Renaming Export Time RangesSELECTING THE EXP

106 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)EXPORTING A SEQUENCE OF STILL IMAGESStill image formats export the first frame of a bookmarked region, and then

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 107Figure 87. Real Time Versus Non-Real Time ExportTo finalize the export process:1. Make sure that the export med

108 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)Printing ImagesThe printing feature of the DX8100 produces a hard copy of the current on-screen image. A Windows

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 109Setting Up the DX8100Only a single user with Administrator or Power User access is allowed to access a DX8100’s

C2631M-A (6/07) 11 124 Frame Rate Configuration Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

110 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)UNDERSTANDING THE SETUP DIALOG BOXThe Setup dialog box opens in the DX8100 view panel to the default Camera page

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 111CAMERA SETUPDepending on your system’s current configuration, up to 32 video cameras can be connected to a singl

112 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)gains control of a camera’s PTZ features, all other users are locked out. All other users must wait until the co

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 113MOTION DETECTION SETUPUp to five motion detection profiles can be defined for each camera. When the DX8100 is se

114 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)5. Click Apply.Figure 93. Camera Motion Detection SetupAUDIO SETUPThe DX8100 supports two audio configurations:

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 115This sections describes how to setup the audio feature and is organized into the following sections:• Setting Up

116 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)Setting Up the Expanded Audio OptionsTo set up the expanded audio option:1. Do the following:a. Install the opti

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 117Listening to Live Audio from a Remote DX8100 SystemTo listen to live audio at a remote DX8100 server or client s

118 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)To set up video loss detection:1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click . The Setup dialog opens to the Camera page.2. I

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 119CONFIGURING BASIC RELAY AND ALARM SETTINGSThe DX8100 can support up to 32 alarm inputs and 24 relay outputs. Eig

12 C2631M-A (6/07) 187 Exiting the Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

120 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)Configuring Basic Alarm Input Operating PropertiesMost applications will not require you to change relay and ala

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 1213. Click the Event-Relay Link Settings tab.4. In the Motion Detection Link Settings section, do the following:a.

122 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)4. In the ATM/POS Link Settings section, do the following:a. Select an ATM/POS address from the ATM/POS Address

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 123Linking Cameras to Record in Response to Motion EventsTo link multiple cameras to record in response to motion d

124 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)3. Click the Event-Recording Link Settings tab.4. In the ATM/POS Record Link Settings section, do the following:

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 125Linking PTZ Presets and Patterns to Motion EventsTo link two cameras so that motion detected on one results in t

126 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)5. To select a PTZ preset or pattern for the linked camera, in the Linked PTZ Setting section, do one of the fol

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 1276. Click Apply.Figure 109. Event-PTZ Link Settings: Linking Presets and Patterns to ATM/POS EventsLinking Prese

128 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)SCHEDULE SETUPThe DX8100 provides extensive scheduling capabilities. Flexible recording schedules can be establi

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 129The following table describes the parts of the Schedule page.SETTING UP THE CAMERA RECORDING MODEThe DX8100 allo

C2631M-A (6/07) 13 250 Clearing a Pattern Using Web Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

130 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)1 ips in the Normal record mode when an alarm event occurs, video is recorded at 1 ips during the pre-event time

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 131Clearing Recording Times for a Specific Record ModeTo clear the scheduled recording times for a specific record

132 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)CREATING YEARLY RECORDING SCHEDULESThe DX8100 allows you create and save various recording schedules. This secti

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 1334. Select Copy from the quick-menu.Figure 116. Year View Calendar Quick-Menu5. Right-click the day on the calen

134 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)11. Click the Apply button at the bottom of the Schedule page.Figure 117. Month View Page: Multi-Day ScheduleCr

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 13511. Select the recording modes and times for each camera you want to schedule. Refer to Setting Up the Camera Re

136 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)4. Select Copy from the quick-menu.Figure 119. Month View Calendar Quick-Menu5. Right-click on the calendar day

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 1379. Click the Apply button at the bottom of the screen.Figure 120. Month View PageDeleting an Existing Schedule

138 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)9. Click Apply.Figure 121. Month View PageWORKING WITH CUSTOM CAMERA SETTINGSThis section describes how to conf

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 1398. Click Apply.Figure 122. Custom Camera Settings PanelExamples of Custom Camera SettingsThe DX8100 allows you

14 C2631M-A (6/07)List of TablesA Parts of the DX8100 Application Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

140 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)The following table describes the settings for the supported modes.Table AD. Camera Settings for the Supported

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 141CONFIGURING THE FRAME RATEThe DX8100 can record at frame rates up to 480 ips by National Television System Commi

142 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)6. Repeat step 5b for each camera you want to configure.7. Click OK.8. Click Apply at the Schedule page.Figure 1

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 1436. Do the following:a. Using the ALL frame rate settings slider, set the frame rate for all channels. b. To set

144 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)Understanding DX8100 Server Maximum IPS RecordingThe DX8100 can record at frame rates up to 480 IPS NTSC and 400

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 145b. For the camera you want to enable, verify that the Disable check box is not selected.c. For the remaining cam

146 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)8. Do the following:a. Using the ALL frame rate settings slider, set the frame rate to 30 ips. The recording rat

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 147SETTING UP ADVANCED RELAY OUTPUTRelays work much like switches. When triggered, relays can activate external dev

148 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)Configuring Advanced Alarm-Activated Relay OutputTo configure an alarm relay output:1. On the DX8100 toolbar, cl

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 149Configuring Advanced ATM/POS-Activated Relay OutputTo configure an ATM/POS-activated relay output:1. On the DX81

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 15Client ApplicationYou are reading DX8100 Series digital video recorder (DVR) documentation. The information in th

150 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)5. Configure each relay that is linked to an alarm:a. Click the drop-down box to select a relay.b. Select a rela

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 151DATA BACKUP SETUPThe DX8100 Client application allows you to see backup configuration settings, but not change t

152 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)7. Click OK. The backup search screen disappears, and the Site tree now displays only the server and cameras tha

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 1534. From the DX8100 Client menu bar, choose File > Backup Search. The Backup data list dialog box opens.Figure

154 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)USER SETUPThe User page allows an Administrator (Admin) to add, delete, and change the properties of users. Admi

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 155The following table describes the parts of the User page.BUILT-IN USER ACCOUNTSThere are two built-in user accou

156 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)DEFINITION OF USER ACCESS LEVELSThere are four predefined user access levels or groups. User access levels range

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 157Click the user group buttons to enable/disable the access right for each access category. The access right categ

158 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)8. Click Apply.Figure 139. Add New User Dialog BoxMODIFYING USER PROPERTIESFollow the steps below to change use

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 159CHANGING USER PASSWORDSAdministrators and Power Users can change or reset an existing user’s password.To change

16 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)DX8100 WEB CLIENTThe DX8100 Web Client allows you to view live video and operate pan, tilt, and zoom (PTZ) featur

160 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)ASSIGNING AUTOMATIC LOGIN PERMISSION TO A USERThe DX8100 allows one user to automatically log in to the DX8100 a

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 161Exporting Current DVR SettingsTo save current DVR configuration settings:1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click . The

162 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)WORKING WITH THE IMPORT FEATUREThis sections describes how to import DX8100 DVR settings and includes the follow

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 163USING SYSTEM LOGSThe DX8100 automatically stores system information in a number of log files. Users with Power U

164 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)6. Enter a filename for the log information in the space provided.Log file names follow standard Windows file-na

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 165ADDING CLIENT EMERGENCY AGENTS TO BE NOTIFIEDAfter clients have been added, cameras must be configured to notify

166 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)3. Do the following:a. In the Emergency Agent Setup section, select a client from the list.b. Click Delete. The

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 167NOTES: • To use emergency e-mail notification, the DX8100 Series DVR must be connected to a LAN) that maintains

168 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)6. Enter the address of your local SMTP mail server. Obtain this information from your network administrator.7.

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 1697. Enter the following server settings if necessary: • Server address (This address should be the same as the SM

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 17Getting Started with DX8100 Client SoftwareThis section describes the system requirements, software installation,

170 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)4. In the Frequency section, select the frequency interval from the drop-down box. Options for sending an e-mail

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 1714. In the Notification Items section, do the following:a. Click the Alarm check box.b. In the Selected Channels

172 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)Adding an E-mail Notification GroupTo add an e-mail notification group:1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click . The Se

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 173Adding Members to an E-mail GroupUp to 32 members can be assigned to each e-mail group. To add e-mail addresses

174 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)Deleting Members from an E-mail GroupTo delete a user from a group:1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click . The Setup

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 175Modifying E-mail Group Member AttributesTo modify a user’s e-mail address or group affiliation:1. On the DX8100

176 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)SENDING E-MAIL NOTIFICATIONSThis section describes how to send e-mail notifications and includes the following t

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 177Sending E-mail Notifications to GroupsTo configure e-mail notification to send e-mail alerts to a group of indiv

178 DX8100 Client Emergency Agent C2631M-A (6/07)DX8100 Client Emergency AgentWelcome to the DX8100 Client Emergency Agent application. The DX8100 Cli

C2631M-A (6/07) DX8100 Client Emergency Agent 179INSTALLING THE CLIENT EMERGENCY AGENT APPLICATIONTo install the Client Emergency Agent application:1.

18 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)INSTALLING THE CLIENT APPLICATIONTo install the Client application:1. Start the Windows operating system. 2. Clos

180 DX8100 Client Emergency Agent C2631M-A (6/07)5. Click DX8100 Viewer. The DX8100 Emergency Agent Setup dialog box appears.Figure 154. DX8100 Emerg

C2631M-A (6/07) DX8100 Client Emergency Agent 1819. Click Next to accept the default installation folder. The Emergency Agent software is installed.1

182 DX8100 Client Emergency Agent C2631M-A (6/07)DISABLING IPSEC SECURITY SERVICESTo disable IPSec security services:1. Do one of the following:• Ver

C2631M-A (6/07) DX8100 Client Emergency Agent 183Before You BeginEnsure that the following requirements have been met before starting the Emergency Ag

184 DX8100 Client Emergency Agent C2631M-A (6/07)REAL-TIME EVENT MONITORINGOnce the Client Emergency Agent has been activated, a motion or alarm event

C2631M-A (6/07) DX8100 Client Emergency Agent 1856. Double-click each event in the event list you want to view. A pop-up window containing a still ima

186 DX8100 Viewer C2631M-A (6/07)DX8100 ViewerWelcome to the DX8100 Viewer application. The DX8100 Viewer is capable of playing back a variety of vide

C2631M-A (6/07) DX8100 Viewer 187DX8100 VIEWER SOFTWARE INSTALLATIONTo install the DX8100 Viewer software:1. Start the Windows operating system. 2. Cl

188 DX8100 Viewer C2631M-A (6/07)5. Click DX8100 Viewer. The DX8100 Viewer Setup dialog box opens.Figure 167. DX8100 Viewer Dialog Box6. Click Next.

C2631M-A (6/07) DX8100 Viewer 1898. Click Next to accept the default installation folder. 9. Click Finish to complete the installation process.Figure

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 196. Verify that the Install IPSec Configurations check box is selected.NOTE: IPSec is a standard security protocol

190 DX8100 Viewer C2631M-A (6/07)STARTING THE DX8100 VIEWERThe Playback speed cannot be changed in the DX8100 Viewer. After opening up a saved file, t

C2631M-A (6/07) DX8100 Viewer 191The following table describes the parts of the DX8100 Viewer window.The following table describes the DX8100 Viewer t

192 DX8100 Viewer C2631M-A (6/07)2. Click the “Look in” drop-down box to select the drive and folder location where the media file(s) resides.3. Selec

C2631M-A (6/07) DX8100 Viewer 193PRINTING IMAGESYou can print still images that appear in the view panel. Use the playback controls to pause a video f

194 DX8100 Viewer C2631M-A (6/07)Working with the PlaylistThe DX8100 viewer application allows you to create, load, and save playlists of media files.

C2631M-A (6/07) DX8100 Viewer 195ADDING FILES TO THE CURRENT LISTTo add media files to the current list:1. In the Playlist dialog box, click .The Ope

196 DX8100 Viewer C2631M-A (6/07)Working with Viewer Configuration ToolsThis section describes how to use the DX8100 Viewer configuration tools and in

C2631M-A (6/07) DX8100 Viewer 197CHANGING THE LANGUAGETo change the language:1. On the DX8100 Viewer toolbar, click Tools. The menu is displayed.2. In

198 DX8100 Mobile Client C2631M-A (6/07)DX8100 Mobile ClientWelcome to the DX8100 Mobile Client application. The DX8100 Mobile Client allows you to vi

C2631M-A (6/07) DX8100 Mobile Client 1993. Turn on your handheld device (if it is not already running).4. Insert the DX8100 Resource CD into your PC’s

20 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)10. Click Next. The Select Installation Folder dialog box opens.Figure 6. Client Select Installation Folder Dia

200 DX8100 Mobile Client C2631M-A (6/07)6. Click Mobile Client. The Mobile Client Setup dialog box opens.Figure 181. DX8100 Viewer Dialog Box7. Click

C2631M-A (6/07) DX8100 Mobile Client 201CONNECTING MOBILE CLIENTS TO A DX8100 SERIES DVRUsing a wired or wireless network connection, the DX8100 Mobil

202 DX8100 Mobile Client C2631M-A (6/07)STARTING THE DX8100 MOBILE CLIENTBefore attempting to start the DX8100 Mobile Client application, make sure yo

C2631M-A (6/07) DX8100 Mobile Client 203EXITING THE DX8100 MOBILE CLIENTTo exit the DX8100 Mobile Client application:1. On the DX8100 Mobile Client to

204 DX8100 Mobile Client C2631M-A (6/07)5. Tap OK.Figure 189. Entering a New PasswordCHANGING AN EXISTING PASSWORDTo change an existing password:1. T

C2631M-A (6/07) DX8100 Mobile Client 205LOGGING IN TO THE MOBILE CLIENT APPLICATIONAfter the security password has been assigned, you must log in to t

206 DX8100 Mobile Client C2631M-A (6/07)2. Tap Add.Figure 194. Connect Screen 3. Tap New Group.Figure 195. Creating a New Group4. Enter a name for t

C2631M-A (6/07) DX8100 Mobile Client 2076. Tap Cancel to return to the Connect screen.Figure 197. Finalizing New Group CreationEDITING AN EXISTING GR

208 DX8100 Mobile Client C2631M-A (6/07)DELETING A GROUPTo delete a group:1. Tap the icon on the toolbar.2. Select the group you wish to delete.You

C2631M-A (6/07) DX8100 Mobile Client 209ADDING A DX8100 SITE TO A GROUPTo add a DX8100 site to a group:1. Tap .2. Tap Add.Figure 202. Adding a New DX

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 21SETTING UP SECURITY SERVICESTo communicate with a networked DX8100 Series DVR, IPSec security must be enabled on

210 DX8100 Mobile Client C2631M-A (6/07)7. Tap OK.Figure 204. Entering New Site Information8. Tap Connect to connect to the newly created site, or ta

C2631M-A (6/07) DX8100 Mobile Client 2115. Enter a new name for the site.6. Enter a new IP address for the site.7. If necessary enter a new base port

212 DX8100 Mobile Client C2631M-A (6/07)CONNECTING TO A DX8100 SITETo connect to a DX8100 site:1. Tap the icon on the toolbar.2. If necessary, tap t

C2631M-A (6/07) DX8100 Mobile Client 213VIEWING LIVE VIDEOTo view live video:Once you have connected to a DX8100 site, the main screen displays a live

214 DX8100 Mobile Client C2631M-A (6/07)CUSTOMIZING THE VIEW SCREENThis section describes how to customize the view screen and includes the following

C2631M-A (6/07) DX8100 Mobile Client 215FULL-SCREEN MODETo change to full-screen view:1. Tap .Figure 217. Full-Screen View2. Tap anywhere on the scre

216 DX8100 Web Client C2631M-A (6/07)DX8100 Web ClientWelcome to the DX8100 Web Client application. This section describes how to use the DX8100 Web C

C2631M-A (6/07) DX8100 Web Client 217INSTALLATIONThe first time you use a Web browser to connect to a DVR server, an ActiveX® control application is d

218 DX8100 Web Client C2631M-A (6/07)STARTING THE DX8100 WEB CLIENTYour Web browser must have cookies enabled. Refer to Microsoft Internet Explorer He

C2631M-A (6/07) DX8100 Web Client 219EXITING THE DX8100 WEB CLIENTTo exit the Web Client application, select File > Close from the browser window.F

22 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)STARTING THE DX8100 CLIENT APPLICATIONThis section describes how to start the DX8100 Client application and inclu

220 DX8100 Web Client C2631M-A (6/07)The following table describes the Web Client application window.Table AT. Web Client Application Window PartsIte

C2631M-A (6/07) DX8100 Web Client 221Web Client ConfigurationWORKING WITH THE CONNECTION LISTBefore live video can be viewed from the Web Client’s vie

222 DX8100 Web Client C2631M-A (6/07)5. If necessary enter a new base port number (9002 is the default).Consult your network administrator before assi

C2631M-A (6/07) DX8100 Web Client 2233. If your server is on Network Address Translation (NAT), click the Server on NAT check box.4. Enter an IP addre

224 DX8100 Web Client C2631M-A (6/07)Adding a DX8100 Server to a Group with a Known IP AddressTo add a DX8100 server to a group with a known IP addres

C2631M-A (6/07) DX8100 Web Client 225Adding a DX8100 Server to a Group with an Unknown IP AddressTo add a remote DVR site to a group in the Connection

226 DX8100 Web Client C2631M-A (6/07)4. Enter an IP address range to search for DVR sites.a. Enter the first three octets of the IP range you wish to

C2631M-A (6/07) DX8100 Web Client 227Editing a DX8100 Server’s Information in the Connection list1. Click . The Connection List dialog box opens.Figu

228 DX8100 Web Client C2631M-A (6/07)WORKING WITH REMOTE SITESThis section describes how to work with remote sites and includes the following topics:•

C2631M-A (6/07) DX8100 Web Client 229LOGGING OUT OF A REMOTE SITETo log out of a remote DVR site, right-click the site name from the Site tree, and th

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 23Logging In to the Client ApplicationThe default password for the DX8100 Client application is “000000.” You shoul

230 DX8100 Web Client C2631M-A (6/07)CONFIGURING VIEW PANELSThe DX8100 Web Client can display up to 16 cameras simultaneously, on a single screen.To e

C2631M-A (6/07) DX8100 Web Client 2313. Repeat the process in steps 1-2 for up to 16 cameras from various DVR sites.When changing from one screen divi

232 DX8100 Web Client C2631M-A (6/07)3. Release the mouse button when you have moved the camera to the desired position.4. To adjust camera lens featu

C2631M-A (6/07) DX8100 Web Client 233To program a PTZ preset:1. Drag a camera from the Site tree onto a view panel.2. Click .Figure 243. Web View and

234 DX8100 Web Client C2631M-A (6/07)4. Using the PTZ keypad, select a number for the new preset (for example, select 1).Figure 245. Programming a Pr

C2631M-A (6/07) DX8100 Web Client 235Clearing a PresetTo clear a preset:1. Click to enter programming mode.2. Click the number of the preset you wan

236 DX8100 Web Client C2631M-A (6/07)Programming a PatternTo program a pattern:1. Drag a camera from the Site tree onto a view panel.2. Click to ent

C2631M-A (6/07) DX8100 Web Client 237Clearing a PatternTo clear a pattern:1. Click to enter programming mode.2. Select a pattern number (1-4) on the

238 DX8100 Web Client C2631M-A (6/07)2. Click to access remote camera setup mode.For certain camera models, you can also select preset number 95 fro

C2631M-A (6/07) 239Aaccountsaccess levels, definition of 156built-in user accounts 155administratoraccessing the setup mode 109changing PC client appl

24 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)Connecting to DX8100 DVR Server SitesThis section describes how to connect to DX8100 DVR server sites and include

240 C2631M-A (6/07)camera, removing a linked alarm input 44Capture Card, displaying video 45channel resolution 129Coaxitron protocol 57commandsauxilia

C2631M-A (6/07) 241HhardwareDX8000-AUD audio card 114external equipment 64Iimport setup 32index view panel 31indicatorsaudio 49camera 49instant record

242 C2631M-A (6/07)PTZSelect AllSite NameVideo Recordingoperating modesfunction 36DisplaySearchSetupinstant record, starting and stopping 51instant re

C2631M-A (6/07) 243instant, enabling 51motion, camera settings supportedframe rate during motion 140image resolution 140motion image quality 140post-m

244 C2631M-A (6/07)PTZ test 112video loss events, linking to 127relay outputadvanced alarm-activated, configuring 148advanced ATM/POS-activated, confi

C2631M-A (6/07) 245video, low level 117viewcycle view setup 33pane/panel. See pane/panelviewing area. See pane/panelWWeb Client216connection list, wor

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C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 257. Click OK. The site appears in the Connection List.Figure 13. Server Information Dialog BoxADDING A SITE WITH

26 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)7. Click OK when you return to the Connection List dialog box.Figure 14. DX8100 Scan Dialog BoxDELETING A DX8100

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 279. Click OK when you return to the Connection List dialog box.Figure 15. Editing Server InformationWORKING WITH

28 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)LOGGING IN TO A REMOTE SITEAfter a connection to a remote site has been established, you must log in with a valid

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 29Understanding the DX8100 Application WindowThis section describes the DX8100 application window and its operation

C2631M-A (6/07) 3ContentsClient ApplicationWelcome to DX8100 Client Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)The following figure shows the parts of the DX8100 main window.Figure 17. DX8100 Client Application Main Window

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 31The following table describes the parts of the DX8100 application window.DX8100 MENU BARThis section describes th

32 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)File MenuThe following table describes the DX8100 File menu commands.Edit MenuThe following table describes the D

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 33View MenuThe following table describes the DX8100 View menu commands.Table D. View Menu CommandsCommand Descript

34 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)Export MenuThe following table describes the DX8100 Export menu commands.Favorite MenuThe following table describ

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 35DISPLAYING THE DX8100 WINDOW FROM A PAGETo display the DX8100 main window from a Setup dialog page:• On the DX810

36 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)DESCRIPTION OF OPERATING MODESThe DX8100 Series DVR has four primary operating modes: Live, Playback, Search, and

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 37To display the DX8100 main window from the full screen view:• Right click in the DX8100 window.UNDERSTANDING VIEW

38 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)CONFIGURING VIEW PANELSThe DX8100 can display up to 36 cameras simultaneously in a single panel.To select a view

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 39The following table describes how the DX8100 view panes and panels are organized.Pressing one of the view panel d

4 C2631M-A (6/07)Working in Live View Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

40 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)• On the DX8100 toolbar, click one of the panel division buttons.The view sequences through the view panels.For e

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 41WORKING WITH THE SITE TREEThe site tree provides access to DX8100 resources, such as cameras, alarm inputs, and r

42 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)This section describes how to work with the Site tree and includes the following topics:• Assigning Cameras to Vi

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 43Manually Turning On and Off a RelayTo manually turn on and off a relay:1. Right click a relay. The shortcut menu

44 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)REMOVING LINKSThis section describes how to remove links and includes the following sections:• Removing a Linked

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 45Working in Live View ModeThis section describes how to use the DX8100 to view and record live video. All users ca

46 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)SETTING UP FAVORITESThe DX8100 Favorites menu allows you to organize and save camera views. For example, you migh

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 47ORGANIZING FAVORITES IN FOLDERSAs your list of favorites grows, you can keep them organized by creating folders.

48 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)2. From the DX8100 menu bar, click Favorite > Organize Favorites. The Organize Favorites dialog box opens. A l

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 49LIVE VIEW ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD)The DX8100’s OSD consists of camera and site information that is superimposed on

C2631M-A (6/07) 5Pixel Video Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)CUSTOMIZING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD)Users with Guest User access and higher can add and delete on-screen displ

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 51Enabling Instant RecordingTo enable the Instant Recording mode: 1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click . The Setup dial

52 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)The following table describes the recording indicators.This section describes how to start and stop instant recor

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 53OPERATING THE PTZ CONTROLSTo operate the on-screen PTZ controls:1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click .2. Select a PTZ

54 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)ADJUSTING THE CAMERA LENSTo adjust camera lens features:• Click the plus (+) or minus (-) button next to the zoom

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 55ADJUSTING THE CAMERA ZOOMTo adjust camera zoom using the mouse:• Rotate the mouse wheel forward to zoom in and ba

56 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)USING PC KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS TO OPERATE PTZ AND LENS FUNCTIONSUsers with PTZ access rights (Standard User by defau

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 57PTZ PRESETSA preset is a user-defined camera position using PTZ and focus commands the (camera’s auto focus optio

58 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)5. Using the PTZ keypad, select a number for the new preset (for example, select 1).6. Click to store the prese

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 59CLEARING A PRESETTo clear a preset:1. On the DX8100 keypad, click to enter programming mode.2. Click the number

6 C2631M-A (6/07)User Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

60 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)6. Move the camera through a series of movements using the on-screen PTZ and focus controls.Figure 38. Programmi

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 616. Click again to exit programming mode.Figure 40. Clearing a PatternACCESSING PROGRAMMING FEATURES OF REMOTE

62 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)The following table describes the parts of the PTZ OSD Menu control.Accessing a Remote Camera Programming MenuThe

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 636. Click the iris (-) button to cancel an option or select the Exit command.You can also use the on-screen PTZ co

64 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)SENDING AUXILIARY COMMANDS TO A DEVICEThe DX8100 auxiliary feature allows you to control external equipment conne

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 65CONFIGURING PRESET TOURSA preset tour allows a camera to move through a programmed sequence of PTZ presets. The D

66 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)Adding Presets to a TourTo add presets to a tour:1. Access the “Preset tour group” dialog box. For information on

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 67Deleting Presets from a TourTo delete presets from a tour:1. Access the “Preset tour group” dialog box. For infor

68 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)ACTIVATING A PRESET TOURThis section describes how to activate a preset tour. You can save a preset tour for late

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 69Working in Playback ModeRecorded video can be played back one channel at a time on the DX8100. Like live video, r

C2631M-A (6/07) 7Working with the Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

70 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)PLAYBACK CONTROLSUse the playback controls to start playback, control direction, and adjust speed. Click at any

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 71The following figure shows the DX8100 playback speed and volume controls.Figure 52. Playback Speed and Volume Co

72 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)PLAYBACK TIMELINEThe playback timeline is used to select a day and time to begin playback. The timeline includes

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 73PLAYING BACK VIDEO BY TIMEThis section describes how to play back video by time. The time is displayed in 24-hour

74 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)PLAYING BACK VIDEO BY EVENTUsers with playback access rights (Standard User by default) and higher can search vid

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 75ZOOM USING THE DIGITAL ZOOM CONTROLThe digital zoom feature is accessible when the DX8100 is in the Playback or S

76 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)– If zooming out, the zoom factor is at x1. In this case, the selected viewing area is slightly reduced. You will

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 77PANNING A ZOOMED IMAGEThis section describes how to use the hand tool and mouse wheel to zoom in and out.To pan a

78 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)Working in Search ModeThe DX8100 Series DVR supports four video search methods: index, thumbnail, POS, and pixel.

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 79The following table describes the parts of the DX8100 window in the Search mode.DISPLAYING A DEINTERLACED IMAGE I

8 C2631M-A (6/07)Working with Remote Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

80 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)To search video by motion or alarm events:1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click .2. On the DX8100 Search control, clic

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 81THUMBNAIL VIDEO SEARCHThumbnail search allows users to visually search video that has been recorded over a 24-hou

82 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)Figure 62. DX8100 Client Thumbnail Search Screen POS SEARCHThe DX8100 allows a user to search any 24-hour period

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 83UNDERSTANDING THE POS SEARCH VIEWTo enter the POS Search mode:1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click .2. On the Search

84 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)The following table describes the parts of the POS search view.Table W. Parts of the POS Search ViewItem Part De

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 85SEARCHING AND DISPLAYING POS DATA BY DEVICE NAMEYou can perform a general search for POS transaction data record

86 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)7. Click Start Search. The POS Search Table is populated with POS transaction data.Figure 64. POS Transaction Se

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 876. Use the playback control to stop or pause playback, reverse playback, and so forth.Figure 65. Display a POS T

88 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)9. On the playback controls, click Forward Playback. The video recorded for the transaction is displayed in the V

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 898. On the playback controls, click Forward Playback. The video recorded for the transaction is displayed in the V

C2631M-A (6/07) 9List of Illustrations 1 DX8100 Resource CD Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

90 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)6. Click Start Search. If the device name/channel, date, and time are valid, and if transactions with exceptions

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 913. To select a ATM/POS device, do one of the following:• In the DX8100 Site tree, click a camera that is linked t

92 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)3. To select a ATM/POS device, do one of the following:a. In the DX8100 Site tree, click a camera that is linked

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 93SEARCHING VIDEO BASED ON CHANGES IN SCREEN PIXELSDX8100 pixel video search is accomplished in two steps:• Searchi

94 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)VIEWING A VIDEO THUMBNAILAfter the search has been completed, a series of thumbnails appear on the screen below t

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 95VIEWING VIDEO IN THE DEINTERLACED MODEImages recorded at 4CIF at a low frame rate per second might move or tear.

96 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)Exporting VideoPower Users and Administrators can export sections of prerecorded video to a local hard disk drive

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 975. Click . A red bookmark flag appears on the timeline. Figure 74. Setting a Starting Bookmark6. Locate the tim

98 Client Application C2631M-A (6/07)BOOKMARKING AND EXPORTING MULTIPLE CHANNELSThe DX8100 allows you to bookmark a video region for one camera and ap

C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 99b. Click Duplicate Bookmark. The Select Channel dialog box opens.Figure 78. Select Channel Dialog Boxc. Click th