AVer NV series User manual

System Controller Pro
NV series
User’s Manual
July 2011

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................1
1.1 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
1.2 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...........................................8
1.2.3 Connect a PTZ Camera to System Controller Pro .................................................... 11
CHAPTER 2 OPERATING THE SYSTEM CONTROLLER PRO...................12
2.1 Using the System Controller for the First Time .................................................. 12
2.1.1 Upgrading the Firmware of the System Controller...................................................13
2.1.2 Switching to USB DVR Mode ..................................................................................14
2.1.3 Switching to 485 DVR Mode....................................................................................16
2.3 Operating the LCD Menu ............................................................................. 19
2.4 Select a Camera........................................................................................ 21
2.5 Locking System Operation............................................................................ 22
2.6 Trigger theAlarm Button .............................................................................. 23
2.7 To Playback the Recorded File....................................................................... 24
2.7 To Playback the Recorded File....................................................................... 24
2.8 To View the Emap...................................................................................... 26
2.9 PTZ Operation ........................................................................................ 28
2.9.1 Using the Joystick to Operate the PTZ Camera........................................................28
2.9.2 To Focus the Object .................................................................................................29
2.9.4 Setup preset position and Use Preset ......................................................................30
Setup Preset Position........................................................................... 30
Using the Preset Button ........................................................................ 30
2.9.5 Enabling theAutoPan...............................................................................................31
2.9.6 Using Digital Zoom...................................................................................................33
2.10 Functions in Preview Mode ......................................................................... 34
2.10.1 Select a Monitor Layout............................................................................................ 34
2.10.2 Camera Setup..........................................................................................................35

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 .................................................................................. 42
Stop Recording................................................................................... 43
Network Time Synchronization................................................................ 44
Open Event Log Viewer ........................................................................ 45
2.10.4 Sound Setup ............................................................................................................46
2.10.5 Controller Setup....................................................................................................... 47
Set a Password for System Controller ....................................................... 47
Change the Password of the System Controller............................................ 49
Set the Timer..................................................................................... 51
Adjusting the Brightness of LCD Screen..................................................... 52
Adjusting the Contrast of LCD Screen ....................................................... 53
Enable/disable Code Number Display ....................................................... 54
Operation Mode Selecting ..................................................................... 54
Enable/disable Button Confirmation.......................................................... 55
Viewing System Version Information ......................................................... 56
2.11 Functions in Playback Mode........................................................................ 57
2.11.1 Select a Monitor Layout............................................................................................ 57
2.11.2 Camera Setup..........................................................................................................58
Enable the De-interlace ........................................................................ 58
2.11.3 Server Setup............................................................................................................59
Open Event Log Viewer ........................................................................ 59
2.11.4 Sound Setup ............................................................................................................ 60
2.11.5 Controller Setup....................................................................................................... 61
Set a Password for System Controller ....................................................... 61
Change the Password of the System Controller............................................ 63
Set the Timer..................................................................................... 65

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
3.1 Switching to the PTZ 485 Mode...................................................................... 70
3.2 Select the Protocol of the PTZ Camera............................................................. 72
3.3 Setup the Baudrate of the PTZ Camera............................................................ 73
3.4 Controller Setup ........................................................................................ 74
3.4.1 Set a Password for System Controller......................................................................74
3.4.2 Change the Password of the System Controller .......................................................76
3.4.3 Set the Timer............................................................................................................78
3.4.4 Adjusting the Brightness of LCD Screen...................................................................79
3.4.5 Adjusting the Contrast of LCD Screen......................................................................80
3.4.6 Viewing System Version Information ........................................................................ 81

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Chapter 1 Introduction
The AVerTM 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.
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The USB port of the System Controller is the same as the USB port on the DVR system,
but USB of the System Controller and DVR system cannot be used at the same time.
(2) Audio Input
For audio input device connection such as microphone.
(3) Audio Output
For audio output device connection such as speaker.
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- The audio input and output device has its own power supply is necessary.
- The audio input and output port is same as the audio input and output port on the
DVR system, but audio input and output port of System controller and DVR system
cannot be used at the same time.
- When audio input/output device has connected on the System Controller, the audio
input/output port of the DVR system will be disabled.
- After audio input/output device has removed from the System Controller, please stop
recording and reboot the DVR system to enable the audio input/output port on the
DVR system.

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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).
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TX+
2
TX-
3
RX+
4
RX-
5
GND
(2) Power Supply
Port
For AC power adaptor connection.

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1.1.3 Familiarizing with System Controller Panel Buttons
System Controller Panel figure
Function
Description
(1) (Lock)
To lock panel buttons and all operations are lock. Press it to lock and
press again to un-lock. If the system password has been set, please
enter the password to un-lock (see also Chapter 2.5)
(2) (Power)
Lights up when unit is power on.
(3)
(Panic Button)
To trigger the alarm buttons that user has defined (see also Chapter 2.6).
To setup alarm button, please refer to Chapter 5.9 step 5 of NV User’s
Manual. If the alarm button hasn’t been defined, there is no any action
when alarm button is selected to trigger.
(4) Playback Control
Buttons
(Jog/Shuttle)
Enable/disable the jog/shuttle function. When
button lights up is enabling.
(Pause)
To pause the playback.
(Play)
To switch to playback mode and start playback.
(Jog/Shuttle)
- Jog dial (top part): Playback video frame-by-
frame that control by user.
- Shuttle ring (lower part): Playback video at
faster forward or rewind speed that control by
user.
(5)
(Alarm Log)
To call out the alarm log window. To close alarm log window, press the
button again.

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Function
Description
(6) LCD Screen
To operate the each function in multi-functions menu and view system
related information.
(7) Multi-function
Buttons
Each button represents a function that is corresponding to the function
display on the LCD screen. Press the button and operate it (see also
Chapter 2.10).
(8)
Enable/disable the PTZ camera move automatically that is based on the
selected camera group preset position number (see also Chapter 2.9.5).
(9) Custom
Function Buttons
To view system information.
Enable/disable recording. Press it to start recording and
press again to stop recording. The authentication password
is required for stop recording. Using numeric key pad to
enter the password and press Enter button to confirm.
Enable/disable network connection. Press it to connect the
network and press again to disconnect the network. The
authentication password is required for stop network
connection. Using numeric key pad to enter the password
and press Enter button to confirm.
To enter system setup mode. The authentication password is
required to enter system setup mode. Using numeric key pad
to enter the password and press Enter button to confirm.
To freeze/un-freeze the surveillance screen. Press it to
freeze the screen and press again to un-freeze.
To extend/fold camera tree window.
Open/close PTZ control panel. Press it to call out the PTZ
control panel and press again to close it.
Call out Logout dialog.
(10) Preset/Set
Button
Move the PTZ camera to the selected preset position (see
also Chapter 2.9.4).
To setup the PTZ preset position (see also Chapter 2.9.4))
(11)
Enable/disable joystick as a mouse function.
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User can adjust the move speed of the mouse cursor on the Windows system where the
DVR system installed on it. Please go to Start > Control Panel > Mouse.
(12)
When lights up in green, user can use PTZ related operation(see also
Chapter 2.9).
(13) Joystick
To control PTZ camera to left, right, up, down, zoom in, and zoom out.

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Function
Description
(14) IRIS/Focus
Button
(IRIS)
To adjust the IRIS of camera’s lens.
(Focus)
To adjust the focus of the PTZ camera.
(15)
Enable/disable digital zoom (see also Chapter 2.9.6).
(16) Numeric Key
Pad
~
Number 0~9.
Enter button
For confirmation
To delete the entering information on LCD monitor.
&
Moving the cursor to left or right.
(17) Back /Top Menu
Button
Go back to previous multi-function menu screen.
Go back to the main menu screen.
(18)
(Camera Select)
Using to select the camera channel (see also Chapter 2.4).
(19) Microphone
Build-in microphone for sound recieving. To enable, press button.
(20)
Switch to full screen mode.
(21)
Enable/disable channel display cycle automatically. Press it to start auto
pan and press again to stop.
(22)
When button is pressed and lights up, the System controller can receive
the sound.

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Function
Description
(23)
Switch to Emap mode. In Emap mode, user can select different Emap to
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.

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1.2 Hardware Installation
1.2.1 Connecting with the DVR Server through the USB port
The following is an example of System controller installation.
1. The DVR server should be power on and DVR program is executed.
2. Plug the power cord of the System Controller into power outlet.
3. And then, plug the USB cable that is attached on the System Controller to the USB port of the
DVR server.
4. After hardware installation has completed, please remember system controller function on DVR
server (see also Chapter 2.1) and select the correct operating mode on the System Controller
(see also Chapter 2.1.2).
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After System Controller has connected to the DVR system, please wait about 3 minutes for
DVR system to automatically detect and install the System Controller.

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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
(*User can purchase from the dealer
** The RS232 to RS485 Converter needs
to support RS-485 automatic data
direction control protocol)
Single core wire
1. Cut the 4 single core wires.
2. Using the screwdriver to press down the orange tenon and insert the single core wire into the
pin hole of the I/O terminal on the System Controller. When the wire is inserted in the end of
the pin hole, release the orange tenon to fix the wire.

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3. Set the DIP switch of the RS232 to RS485 converter at 4-wire RS485 setting.
4. 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. Please refer to the below table for pin-hole matching:
RS485 pin hole of System Controller
RS485 to RS232 Converter site
System Controller site
R+
T+
1
R-
T-
2
T+
R+
3
T-
R-
4

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5. Connect the RS232 cable to the RS232 port of the RS485 to RS232 converter.
6. Connect another side of RS232 cable to the RS232 port of the DVR server.
7. Power on the System Controller.
8. The following figure is an example of the installation illustrate.
9. After hardware installation has completed, please remember to enable the system controller
function on DVR server (see also Chapter 2.1) and select the correct operating mode on the
System Controller (see also Chapter 2.1.3).

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1.2.3 Connect a PTZ Camera to System Controller Pro
The following is an example of PTZ camera install to System Controller Pro.
1. Connect the PTZ camera to System Controller Pro through the RS-485 interface.
2. Plug the power cord of the System Controller Pro into power outlet.
3. After hardware installation has completed, please remember to select the correct operating
mode on the System Controller (see also Chapter 3).

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Chapter 2 Operating the System Controller Pro
2.1 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. Select System, the System Setting windows will appear.
4. Click Detail that is next to the System Controller section.
5. Mark Enable check box to enable the function of the System Controller.
6. Select the Model as System Controller Pro (USB connection) or System Controller Pro
485(RS485 port connection).
7. For System Controller Pro 485 model, user needs to select the connection Port. If there is more
than one DVR systems are connecting with System Controller, user can assign a DVR ID for the
DVR system as a control identity.
8. Click OK to complete the setting.
9. Please remember to select corresponded operating mode on the System Controller in order to
operate normally.

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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.
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The upgrade process doesn’t support when System Controller connect to DVR server
through the RS485 port.
1. In DVR program UI, click Setup > System >Detail of System Controller.
2. Click Upgrade button.
3. Click Select File button to locate the firmware.
4. Select the firmware file and click OK. The upgrade process will start.
5. The upgrade firmware may have more than one file. Therefore, click OK and locate the
firmware file to upgrade another file.
6. When the upgrade process is done, click Finish to complete.

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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.
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- The default mode is USB DVR mode.
- The USB CMS and 485 CMS mode is supported for CMS application.
- If System Controller is connecting with PTZ camera through RS485 port, please
refer to Chapter 3 for operation description.
1. In 485 PTZ or 485 DVR menu screen, press button to enter Controller setup screen.
2. Press button to enter Mode setup screen.
485-PTZ menu screen
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If the password function is enabled, user needs to enter the password for mode
switching.
3. In Mode setup screen, press button to switch the mode to USB DVR mode.