Cascadia S-Series User manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction
General Guidelines···················································································· 4
Precautions····························································································· 4
Unpacking······························································································ 5
Live Mode
System Lock (Password Lock)······································································ 6
Screen Division Tools················································································· 7
Emergency Recording················································································ 8
Instant Replay························································································· 8
Voice Network (Two-Way Audio) ·································································· 8
Search··································································································· 8
System Setting (Setup) ·············································································· 8
Pan / Tilt / Zoom and Preset Controls····························································· 9
Camera Display, TV Out & Relay Output Controls ·············································· 9
Digital Clock···························································································· 9
Camera Window Information ······································································10
System Lock (Password Lock)·····································································10
Search Mode
Overview ······························································································11
Event Search··························································································12
Object Search·························································································13
Point of Sale Investigator (POS Search) ························································14
Point of Sale (POS) Display - Live·································································14
Format CDRW ························································································15
Backup·································································································15
E-Map ··································································································16
Saving Images (JPEG, Bitmap & AVI)····························································17
Printing Images (Image Print)·····································································18
Bookmark Add························································································19
Bookmark Search (Reviewing Bookmarked Images) ··········································19
Setup Mode
System Setup (System Setting) ···································································20
Recording Drive Setup······································································21
User Registration ············································································22
Rebooting Setup·············································································23

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Setup Mode (cont.)
Camera Setup ························································································24
General························································································25
Motion and Color Properties·······························································26
Pan / Tilt ······················································································27
Schedule Setup·······················································································28
DI (Alarm Input) Surveillance Schedule Setup ·················································30
Network Setup························································································31
Dynamic DNS (Explained)··········································································32
Control and Audio Setup············································································33
E-Mail Setup ··························································································34
POS (Point of Sale) Setup ··········································································35
Backup Setup·························································································36
Sensor Inputs (Alarm Inputs)······································································37
Digital Outputs (Relay Outputs)···································································37
PTZ Connection (I/O Card)·········································································37
Program Tools
Capture Clear·························································································38
Index Builder ·························································································38
DVSS4 Player ·························································································39
Watermark Verifier ··················································································40
Client Software
Installation ····························································································41
Client Network Setup················································································42
Remote Connection of a DVRT through a Router······································42
Port Forwarding··············································································42
Dynamic IP Address·········································································43
Static IP Address / Changing Port Number ·············································44
Main Screen···························································································47
Client System Setup·················································································48
View System Log / View Event Log······················································49
Client Option Settings ······································································50
Server List Management············································································51
Connecting to a DVRT ··············································································52
Network Search - Searching (Remote) Video from the Client PC ···························53
Local Search - Searching (Local) Video on the Client PC ·····································54

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General Guidelines
Precautions
When installing the DVRT:
•Install the DVRT in a well-ventilated area
•Avoid excessive electronic or magnetic fields
•Wireless devices, radios and TVs, may cause interference to the DVRT
•Avoid placing the DVRT in direct sunlight or near heating devices
•Avoid humid, dusty or smoky environments
•Avoid extremely hot or cold areas
•Use a surge protector or an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) to protect
the system from power spikes
•When installing the system, support the BNC cables to protect the BNC
board from being damaged
Please read this manual carefully prior to installing
and programming the DVRT.
Caution: Removing the DVRT cover will void the warranty.
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Cascadia DVRT. This manual will provide
detailed instructions on how to install and program the DVRT to your
specific application.
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DVRT Rack Mount Case
AC Power Cord
Keyboard
Mouse
BNC Cables
Surge Protector
RS-422 Data Cable
(Required for Pan / Tilt Operation)
AC Power Cord
Microsoft CD
Keyboard
Mouse
Surge Protector
Digital Video Recorder Transmitter (DVRT)
S-Series Server / Client Manual
Cascadia DVRT Software & Driver CD
System Restore CD
RS-422 Data Cable
Introduction (cont.)
Unpacking
After unpacking, verify the enclosed Packing List.
A few of the items are listed below:
Please read this manual carefully prior to installing
and programming the DVRT.
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Live Mode
Live Mode is the start screen of the S-Series DVRT Server Software. This screen dis-
plays live images from the cameras and the icons to switch to other modes. When the
System is first started it is not necessary to Log On to access any features. The DVRT
must be locked to deny unauthorized users from controlling the software. When the sys-
tem is locked all features require an access code to be opened. All users should be as-
signed their own individual User ID and Password by the System Administrator.
System Lock
Left click the “System Lock” button to lock the system. After locking the system, a
password will be needed to access any of the features. This feature may be turned
on and off using a password.
Refer to the following pages in this section for a detailed explanation of how to use
the Live Mode Features.
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1: Displays a single camera
4: Displays cameras 1 ~ 4
6: Displays cameras 1 ~ 6
7: Displays cameras 1 ~ 7
9: Displays cameras 1 ~ 9
10: Displays cameras 1 ~ 10
10: Displays cameras 1 ~ 10
Screen Division Tools (drag and drop cameras to preferred positions)
Live Mode
Rotation: Left clicking this icon initiates a switching pattern of the selected camera view.
Left click any screen division button or the rotation button again to stop the screens from rotating.
A/V Switching: Rotates the TV Out from one camera to the next.
Reset Screen: Resets the screen to the default positions.
13: Displays cameras 1 ~ 13
13: Displays cameras 1 ~ 13
16: Displays cameras 1 ~ 16
22: Displays cameras 1 ~ 22
25: Displays cameras 1 ~ 25
30: Displays cameras 1 ~ 30
36: Displays cameras 1 ~ 36
Screen Movement:
A) Left click the camera image
B) Drag the camera to the desired display location
C) Drop the camera in the desired location
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Left clicking the “Emergency Record” button starts
recording all cameras instantly (Emergency Recording
is setup from the Schedule Setup Tab in Setup.)
Do not forget to turn this feature off when finished.
Left click the “System Setting” (Setup) button to enter System Setup and custom configure
the settings of the S-Series DVRT Server Software.
Search
System Setting
Left click the “Search” button to enter Search Mode and review the recorded video.
Live Mode
Emergency Recording
Opens the Two-Way Voice controls for the DVRT Server Software.
Instant Replay
Voice Network
Select the camera you wish to playback and left click the
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Live Mode
Pan / Tilt / Zoom and Preset Controls
Camera Display, TV Out and Relay Output Controls
Zoom cameras and Pan/Tilt/Zoom
cameras can be controlled from the
DVRT software and/or the Client
software.
1) Left click the center of the “Pan/
Tilt Control” button to open the
“Detailed Pan/Tilt Controls”
2) Use the up/down arrows to select
the camera to control
3) Select the preprogrammed preset
position by selecting the preset and
left click the go button
4) Manually control the camera with
the Pan/Tilt Controls
Camera Display - Left click to display appropriate camera in screen division
Relay Output (Digital Out) Display - Left click to activate a Relay Output
TV Out Display - Displays activated cameras and selects a single camera spot monitor output
Digital Clock (Date-Time)
The Digital Clock displays the current date and time
of the Server Software. (The recording time of the
video is based on this Digital Clock which is
synchronized with the PC Clock.)
Pan/Tilt Controls
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Live camera views can display:
1) Camera Name:
2) Audio On/Off Controls:
3) PTZ Enabled:
4) Recording Activity:
The yellow area is displayed to
highlight an area for the Point of
Sale Application software.
Camera Window Information
Live Mode
Left click the “System Lock” button to lock
the system.
System Lock
After locking the system, the software will
prompt you for your “User ID” and “User
Password” to access every feature. Unlock
the system by left clicking the “System Lock”
button again, enter your User ID and User
Password and check the “Stay As Current
User” box.
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Frame
Backward
Search Mode
Search Mode is used to display recorded video. There are several ways to search recorded video. Normal
Search searches recorded video by time and date. Event Search searches for specific events and associ-
ates the specific video. Object Search can search recorded video for areas of discreet motion. POS
Search searches for specific Point of Sale transactions and associates the specific video. Bookmark
Search allows you to search bookmarked video for viewing at a later time.
Calendar & Exact Time Search Time Line
Play Forward
Play Backward
One
Frame
Forward
Stop/Pause
Playback Controls
Global Settings for
Brightness,
Sharpness and
Volume.
Play Speed
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Event Search
Event Search is used to search for a specific event (Motion or Alarm Inputs) or a
series of events. Event Search is opened from the Search Mode window.
1. Select Camera: Select a camera.
2. Select Event: Select the event type Motion / Alarm (DI) Input.
3. Calendar: Select a date.
4. Event Time List: Displays the events found for the selected parameters.
5. Search Event: Search for events and displays them in the “Event Time List”.
6. Play Event: Plays the event.
7. Stop Event: Stops playing the event.
8. Preview Window: Displays the recorded video.
9. Exit: Closes the “Event Search” window and returns to “Search Mode”.
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Object Search
Object Search is used to detect a specific area of motion within video which has been
recorded previously. Object Search is opened from the Search Mode window.
1. Channel: Select a camera.
2. From: Select the date and time to start the search.
3. Until: Select the date and time to stop the search.
4. Leading Image: Left click to display the leading image from the time selected.
5. Preview Window: Displays recorded video.
6. Add: Left click to add a motion detection area (draw with the mouse).
7. Delete: Left click to delete the motion detection area (erase with the mouse).
8. Delete All: Deletes all motion detection areas.
9. Motion Sensitivity: Adjust the sensitivity of the motion detection area.
10. Motion Event List: Displays the events found for the selected parameters.
11. Search: Starts the search process and displays motion events detected in the
“Motion Event List”.
12. Add to Bookmark: Opens the “Add to Bookmark” window.
13. Exit: Closes the “Object Search” window and returns to “Search Mode”.
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Point of Sale (POS) Display - Live
Text Captured
Text Overlay Area
Playback View
Playback Controls
Search Result
Search Terms
Point of Sale Investigator (POS Search)
Point of Sale (POS Search) Investigator is used to search a Point of Sale Database for a
specific transaction and playback the video associated with the transaction. Point of
Sale (POS) Investigator is opened from the Search window. Data can be searched even
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Backing Up Compressed Video and AVI Files
Format CD-RW
Format CD-RW is used to Format CD-RW’s. The Format CD-RW Icon is available
from the Backup window.
Backup is used to Backup data in the original proprietary format. Left click the
Backup Icon from “Live Mode” to open the program.
Backup
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1. Select Camera: Select the camera or all cameras and left click the “Search” button
to build the table.
2. Data All, Today, 1 Week, 1 Month: Quick search buttons.
3. Select All: Selects all of the files in the table.
4. Pre-View: Plays the highlighted files.
5. Select Backup Media: Select the location and media type to save the files.
6. Backup: Starts the backup process.
7. AVI Backup: Creates an AVI File of the selected files.
8. Backup Stop: Stops the backup process.
9. Exit: Closes the “Backup” window and returns to Live Mode.
10. Select Files: Displays the size of the files selected to backup.
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E-Map
1. Camera Icon: Double Left click the camera Icon to have the camera appear in it’s own pop-up window.
2. Digital Out Icon: Double Left click the Digital Out (Relay Out) Icon to activate the relay.
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opened from Live Mode. If you have a second monitor, the E-Map and the Images
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Saving Images to JPEG’s, BITMAPS and AVI Files
Images can be saved in a Bitmap or JPEG format. Video files can be saved in an AVI
format with Audio. If you want to backup audio and video in its original compressed
format please use the backup feature (on page 15). To save images left click the
“Image Save” button to open the “Save Image” window. If you are going to save
video to a CD-RW or DVD-RW you must first format the media (see page 15).
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1. Destination: Select the location where the images will be saved.
2. Format: Select the type of image or video file to be saved (BMP, JPEG or AVI).
3. Save Info: Check this box to display the Date, Time, etc. on each image.
4. Watermark: Check this box to watermark the image (applied to BMP image only).
5. Move All / Move Image: Arrows move the selected image or all images to the
previous or next frame.
6. Next Frames: Saves additional frames forward or backwards from the frame
displayed.
7. Save: Saves images selected to the destination location.
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Printing Images
Images can be printed to a printer connected to the DVRT. To print images, left
click the “Image Print” button to open the “Print Image” window.
1. Recording Date: Displays the recording date and time.
2. Choose Printer: Select the printer from the pull-down list.
3. Copy Count: Select the number of copies to print.
4. Image Border: When selected creates border.
5. Images Per Page: Select the number of images to be printed on one page.
6. Print Size: Select the size of the image you want to print.
7. Print: Prints the images according to the settings.
8. Cancel: Closes the “Print Image” window and returns to Search Mode.
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Bookmark Add
Images can be bookmarked to review them quickly at a later time. To bookmark an image,
left click the “Bookmark Add” button to open the “Add to Bookmark” window. Name the
image and left click the “Add” button to add the bookmarked image to the bookmark list.
Images can be easily reviewed using the bookmark list. Left click the “Bookmark Search”
button to open the “View Bookmark” window. Select all channels or a specific channel to
search for bookmarks. Select all days or a specific date range. Left click the “Search”
button to locate and add the bookmarks to the list. Highlight the item and left click “Go”.
The video will automatically begin playing from the bookmarked date and time.
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Setup Mode
The DVRT can be custom configured for specific applications. Setup Mode is
where the DVRT is programmed to your individual installation. Left click the
“System Setting” button in “Live Mode” to open the “System Setup” window. The
“System Setup” window will be the first setting to be displayed.
System Setup
1. System Information: Displays the details of the system.
2. Disk Information: Displays the current recording and backup drives installed. Left
clicking the “Disk Information” Icon, opens the “Recording Drive Setup” window.
3. System Running Mode: Normal Mode allows access to windows, display icons on
the desktop and allows you to close the program and access the desktop. DVR Mode
starts the system directly to the DVR, locks all windows key functions and displays the
“Open Tools” button from the “System Setup” window.
4. User Registration: Opens the “User Setup” window.
5. View Log File: Opens the “Open a Log File” window.
6. Open Tools: Opens the Tools Menu (Only Displayed when running in DVR Mode).
7. Reboot Setup: Opens the “Reboot Setup” window.
8. Run Virtual Keyboard: Opens the virtual keyboard.
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