Ameba DigiCap II series User manual

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About this guide-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
FCC Compliance Statement -------------------------------------------------------------------------5
FCC WARNING ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
License Agreement -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
Trademarks ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
Customer Support--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
1. Package content--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9
2. Before you proceed-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
3. Hardware Installation Process ----------------------------------------------------------------- 11
3-1. Hardware requirement------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
3-2. DVR platform layout --------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
3-3 Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)-------------------------------------------- 12
3-4. Install Memory module ------------------------------------------------------------------ 14
3-5. Install HDD --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15
4. System Configuration ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17
4-1. Display Properties ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19
4-2. Disk Management ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21
4-3. Setup Network Connections------------------------------------------------------------- 24
4-4. Setup Shared Folders --------------------------------------------------------------------- 25
5. The panel description of DVR system -------------------------------------------------------- 27
5-1. Back panel of DVR system -------------------------------------------------------------- 27
5-2. Front panel of DVR system-------------------------------------------------------------- 29
5-3. The function of Remote Controller ---------------------------------------------------- 32
6. Accessories Program ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 34
6-1. General Information ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 34
6-2. Setup Video Parameters- EZSetup ---------------------------------------------------- 36
6-3. The Tool Bar of DigiCap II DVR------------------------------------------------------- 40
7. Camera Configuration ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 52
7-1. General Setup------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 52

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7-2. Video and Audio Recording Installation---------------------------------------------- 54
7-3. Motion setting ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 55
7-4. Notification ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 57
7-5. Video Loss ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 60
7-6. Camera position Authentication alarm ----------------------------------------------- 61
7-7. Video/Audio Recording Schedule ------------------------------------------------------ 62
7-8. Setting up PTZ camera and I/O configuration ------------------------------------- 64
7-9. Set Up Privileges --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 69
7-10. Playing Back and Smart Search Video Files--------------------------------------- 71
7-11. Playing back across Local Area Network (LAN)--------------------------------- 77
7-12. Using Dynamic IPAddresses for Internet Access --------------------------------- 79
7-13. How to set notification and trigger devices when alarm------------------------- 82
7-14. Setting Up Notification------------------------------------------------------------------ 83
7-15. Setting Up a Software Motion Detection Area------------------------------------- 85
7-16. How to Trigger Speed Dome Camera ----------------------------------------------- 86
7-17. Creating an Alarm Wave File --------------------------------------------------------- 87
7-18. Using TV Out For Call Monitor Site------------------------------------------------- 88
7-19. Back up the video clips------------------------------------------------------------------ 91
7-20. Adjust the time clock of DVR automatically--------------------------------------- 93
7-21. Two way audio communication ------------------------------------------------------- 94
8. Remote Client Software Installation -------------------------------------------------------- 96
8-1. System Requirement for Remote client software----------------------------------- 96
8-2. FreeView Pro Installation (Remote Client PC — TCP/IP viewer) ------------- 96
8-3. AnyView Pro Installation (Remote Client PC --- Modem to modem) --------- 97
9. Using FreeView Pro (For TCP/IP viewers) -------------------------------------------------- 98
9-1. General Information ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 98
9-2. The FreeView Pro Tool Menu Bar ----------------------------------------------------- 99
9-3. Connecting to Local DVR Server by FreeView Pro ------------------------------101
9-4. Video Window Function Description-------------------------------------------------104

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9-5. Using the Site Book-----------------------------------------------------------------------106
9-6. System Configuration--------------------------------------------------------------------107
9-7. Playing Back Video Clips ---------------------------------------------------------------109
9-8. Remote download video clips ----------------------------------------------------------112
9-9. Remote Setting the Parameters of DigiCap II DVR ------------------------------113
10. Connect the Local DVR Server via IE Browser -----------------------------------------114
11. Using PDAView Pro (For Pocket PC PDA only) -----------------------------------------116
11-1. The PDAView Installation -------------------------------------------------------------116
11-2. The PDAView Pro Tool Menu Bar --------------------------------------------------117
11-3. Connecting PDAView Pro to DigiCap PRO/XP DVR site ---------------------118
11-4. Using the Site Book ---------------------------------------------------------------------118
12. Using AnyView Pro (For Modem to modem viewers) ----------------------------------119
12-1. General Information -------------------------------------------------------------------119
12-2. The AnyView Pro Tool Menu Bar ---------------------------------------------------120
12-3. Connecting to Local DVR Server by AnyView Pro -----------------------------120
12-4. Video Window Function Description -----------------------------------------------121
12-5. Using the Site Book ---------------------------------------------------------------------121
12-6. System Configuration ------------------------------------------------------------------121
12-7. Playing Back Video Clips--------------------------------------------------------------121

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About this guide
Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used
throughout this manual.
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Information that you must follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.
FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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1. Package content
Thank you for buying the I-View DigiCap II Stand Alone DVR (Digital Video Recorder).
Before you start installing the Stand Alone DVR, and hardware devices on it, check the items in
your package with the list below,
DigiCap II Stand Alone DVR
Application program CD and Nero CD
2 x SATA disk cable and 1 x 80-conductor IDE cable
Remote controller and battery
1 x 16 channel Audio input cable and 1 x A/V cable (Digi-1600XP-A only)
1 x 16 channel video input cable (Digi-3200Pro only)
16 channel video loop cable (Optional)
2 x Ear panel (For 19” Rack mount)
Screws (For Hard disk and Ear panel)
USB Mouse & DVI to VGA converter (For second monitor)
User manual & Power cable
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

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2. Before you proceed
Take note of the following precaution before you install the components (CPU, HDD and RAM).
1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
2. Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object or to metal object, such as the
power supply case. Before handing components to avoid damaging them due to static
electricity.
3. Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
4. Whenever you uninstall any components, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag
that came with the component.
5. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off
or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe
damage to DVR, peripherals, ans/or components.

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3. Hardware Installation Process
3-1. Hardware requirement
 Pentium 4 530 GHz CPU Socket 775 (LGA775) minimum for Digi-1600XP and Digi-800XP.
 Pentium 4 530 GHz CPU Socket 775 (LGA775) or above for Digi-800Pro, Digi-1600Pro and
Digi-3200Pro when you use full speed (480/400 FPS) recording rate.
 1 G RAM (DDR 400 512 MB RAM x 2 pcs) with low-resolution (360*240) video recording.
1.5 G RAM (DDR 400 512 MB RAM x 3 pcs) with low-resolution (720*480) video recording.
 7200 RPM hard drive speed or better recommended.
 Speakers are required for sound alarm/effects.
 Microphone with 2Vp-p output required for audio recording.
3-2. DVR platform layout
To set up your Stand Alone DVR hardware installation, you must complete the following steps.
The platform layout will be changed, so please refer to the inside cover cap of DVR before
you start to install the parts.

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3-3 Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)
3-3.1 Installing the CPU
The DVR’s board comes with a surface mount Socket 775 (LGA775) design for Intel Pentium 4
Processor in the 755-land package.
Fig.3-3.1 Fig.3-3.2
Fig.3-3.3 Fig.3-3.4 Fig.3-3.5
Follow these steps to install a CPU
1. Locate the CPU socket on the platform. (Fig. 3-3.1).
2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and remove it to the left (B) until it is released from the
retention tab. (Fig. 3-3.2)
3. Lift the load lever in the direction of arrow to a 135-degree angle. (Fig. 3-3.3)
4.Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100 degree angle (A), then push the PnP cap
from the load plate window to remove (B). (Fig. 3-3.4)
5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of
the socket. The socket alignment key should fit into the CPU notch. (Fig. 3-3.5)

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Fig. 3-3.6
6. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. (Fig. 3-3.6)
The CPU fits in only correct orientation.
1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
2. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and
damage the CPU!
Fig.3-3.7 Fig.3-3.8
3-3.2 Installing the heat sink and fan
1. Place the heat sink on the top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the
hole of platform.
2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heat sink and fan assembly in
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3-4. Install Memory module
The Platform comes with Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) socket.
These sockets support up to 2GB system memory using 184-pin unbuffered non-ECC
PC3200/PC2700/PC2100 DDR DIMMs.
For optimum capability, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same
vendor.
The following figure shows the location of DDR DIMM sockets and steps to install a DIMM.
1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.
2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket.
3. Firmly insert the DIMM into socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is
properly seated.
Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or moving DIMMs or other system
components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the platform and the
components.

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3-5. Install HDD
The Platform comes with 2 IDE socket (1st and 2nd IDE ) and 2 SATA socket (1st and 2nd S ATA ).
These sockets support up to 4 HDD (2 UltraDMA 100/66 and 2 SATA HDD). You can use the
current HDD in the market such as 80GB, 160GB, 250GB, 300GB, 320GB and 400GB HDD.
For optimum recording performance, it is recommended that you obtain HDD with 7200 RPM.
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st IDE socket using for the CD-RW and flash memory already, so please install the
UltraDMA HDD on the 2nd IDE socket.
The following the steps to install UltraDMA and Series ATA Hard disk.
1. If you install one IDE HDD only, please select the HDD device as “ Master “. Check the label
on the IDE device for the jumper setting.
2. Mount the drives in the chassis. (Please refer to Fig 3-5.1) Please install 1st – 4th into chassis 1,
5th- 6th on chassis 2. (Allows to install 6 HDD by optional extra RAID interface)
(Fig 3-5.1)
3. If installing IDE hard disk driver, connect the IDE signal cable and power cable. (Fig 3-5.2)
4. If installing SATA hard disk driver, connect the SATA signal cable and power cable. (Fig 3-5.3)
5. If you are using IDE hard disk drives, connect the IDE signal cable. Make sure the side of the
cable with the colored stripe is plugged into pin 1 of IDE connector. (Fig 3-5.4)
6. If you are using SATA hard disk drives, connect the S ATA signal cable. The SATA connector fits
only in one orientation. If the connector does not fit, try reversing it. (Fig 3-5.5)

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Fig. 3-5.2
Fig. 3-5.3
Fig.3-5.4 Fig.3-5.5

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4. System Configuration
Take note of the following precaution before you start to configure the DVR system.
1. The DigiCap II provides Bar-bond system for the distributor, so it NOT including the CPU,
HDD, RAM and License of Embedded XP. So you must install the CPU, HDD, RAM first
by yourself. Specially you MUST buy the license of Embedded XP from Microsoft,
otherwise using the O.S. will be ILLEGALITY.
2. You MUST obey the rules of Microsoft to process the license of Embedded. XP.
3. To avoid the virus problem, please remove the LAN cable and reboot DVR system when you
start to setup the DVR system configuration.
Once you have finished installing the CPU, RAM and HDD, you can start to configure the DVR
system by clicking on the Control Panel icon and the DVR System configuration, shown as
below.
Move onto “DVR system configuration ” picture and click on one of the following to launch their
respective configurations:

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• Adjust Date/Time– Allows you to adjust the time clock.
• Setup Network Connections– Allows you setting the configuration of network.
• Display Properties– Allows you to change the setting of VGA display.
• Disk Management– Allows you to format hard disk when you install a new hard device.
• Setup Shared Folders– Allows you to share the right of folders for TCP/IP user.
• Adjust Volume Control – Allows you adjust the sound volume.
• Save System Setting– Allows you to save the configuration of DVR system. You must
click “ Save “ icon when you change the System configuration.
• Set Up Password– Allows you to setup a password to secure the system parameters of
DVR.
• Keyboard– Click this icon the On Screen Keyboard will show on the monitor.
• Return– Allows you to back the main screen of DVR.

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4-1. Display Properties
Follow up the steps to configure VGA card:
1. Please plug the DVI to VGA converter to the DVI port and then connect to two monitors on the
VGA port before you start to use the DVR. The default setting of VGA support dual monitors.
2. If you use one monitor which you need to connect the monitor on the VGA ports and the DVR
will detect single monitor automatically.
3. If you connect one monitor and click “ Save “ icon to save the DVR configuration. You want to
change to use dual monitors, please following the steps to configure the setting of VGA again.
a. Connect two monitors on the DVR before you start set up the VGA configuration.
b. Click for configuration Display and then it will show as Fig. 4-1.1.
c. Click “ Setup “ tab, “ Advanced “and then it will show as Fig. 4-1.2.
d. Select “ Goforce MX 4000 “ tab, “ nView display mode “and then it will show as Fig. 4-1.3.
e. Click “Horizontal Span “ item from “nView Modes “.
f. Click “ Ye s “ icon to save the configuration. Fig. 4-1.4.
g. Click icon to save the setting parameter into the Flash memory to complete configuration
Fig.4-1.1 Fig.4-1.2

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Fig. 4-1.3
Fig.4-1.4

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4-2. Disk Management
This chapter walks you to format hard disk when you install a brand new hard disk.
Follow up the steps to format Hard disk.
1. Click icon to format HDD and then it will show picture as below.
2. Move the mouse to new HDD, click right of Mouse and then select “ New partition “ item.
3. Select “Next” to start the format process.
4. Select “Extended partition “ item and then click “Next” to continue, as below.

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5. Click “Next” to specify partition size.
6. Click “ Finish “ icon to complete the new partition wizard.
7. Move the mouse to new HDD, click right of Mouse and then select “ New Logical Drive “ item,
as below.
8. Click “Next” to continue.
9. Select “Logical drive “ partition type and then clicks “Next” to continue, as below.
10. Select “Assign the following drive letter “ item and then click “Next” to continue, as below.

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11. Select “Format this partition with the following settings “ item and then click “Next” to
continue, as below.
12. Click “Finish” to complete hard disk partition process.
13. Repeat Step 1-12 to format another Hard disk.