dallmeier DVE-4 Quick guide

English
Rev. 1.0.0 / 2014-02-19
Configuration
Streamer and Encoder
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction...................................................................................................4
1.1 Validity.............................................................................................................4
1.2 Documents......................................................................................................4
1.3 Typographical Conventions.............................................................................4
2 Safety Instructions........................................................................................5
3 General Notes................................................................................................7
3.1 Appropriate Use..............................................................................................7
3.2 Performance Features ....................................................................................7
3.3 Warranty .........................................................................................................7
4 Login and Language.....................................................................................8
4.1 Login ...............................................................................................................8
4.2 Language........................................................................................................9
5 Conguration ..............................................................................................10
5.1 Device Parameters .......................................................................................10
5.1.1 Device Name ................................................................................................11
5.1.2 Time ..............................................................................................................11
5.2 Camera Settings ...........................................................................................12
5.2.1 Display Settings ............................................................................................12
5.2.2 Video Settings...............................................................................................13
5.2.3 Motion Detection...........................................................................................14
5.2.4 Video Loss ....................................................................................................17
5.2.5 Private Zones................................................................................................19
5.2.6 Tamper Alarm................................................................................................20
5.2.7 Text Overlay..................................................................................................23
5.2.8 Holiday Settings............................................................................................24
5.3 Network Settings...........................................................................................25
5.4 Alarm Settings...............................................................................................25
5.4.1 Alarm Inputs..................................................................................................25
5.4.2 Alarm Outputs...............................................................................................27
5.5 Exception ......................................................................................................27
5.6 User Management ........................................................................................28
5.6.1 Change Administrator Password...................................................................28
5.6.2 New User ......................................................................................................29
5.6.3 Delete User...................................................................................................31
5.7 Maintenance .................................................................................................32
5.7.1 Reboot ..........................................................................................................32
5.7.2 Reset.............................................................................................................32
5.7.3 Import Conguration .....................................................................................33
5.7.4 Export Conguration .....................................................................................33
5.7.5 Firmware Upgrade ........................................................................................34

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1 Introduction
1.1 Validity
This document is valid for the conguration of the devices DVE-4, DVE-8 and DVE-16. The
descriptions in this document are based on the following versions:
• Firmware version V1.1.0
Illustrations in this document may differ from the actual product.
1.2 Documents
Data Sheet
The document Data Sheet contains detailed technical specications and features of the
device.
The target audience is trained system integrators.
Conguration(thisdocument)
The document Conguration contains detailed descriptions on the conguration of the
device.
The target audience is trained system integrators.
1.3 Typographical Conventions
For reasons of clarity and readability, various text formatting elements and types of empha-
sis are used in this documentation:
NOTICE
NOTICE indicates practices for preventing property damage, incorrect
congurations or faulty operations.
Instructions are indicated by arrows ().
Always carry out instructions one after the other in the sequence described.
Expressions in bold/italics generally indicate a control element on the device (switches or
labels) or on its user interface (buttons, menu entries).
Paragraphs in italics provide information on basic principles, special features and efcient
procedures as well as general recommendations.

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2 Safety Instructions
Only use the device if it is technically in proper working condition and for the intended pur-
pose while keeping safety and potential dangers in mind.
QualiedPersonnel
The installation, mounting, connection, commissioning and conguration of the device may
only be carried out by qualied personnel.
This also applies to the maintenance, testing and repair, whereat the regulations of the DIN
VDE 0701 series of standards (repair, modication and inspection of electrical appliances)
must be followed.
Regulations
The use of video and audio surveillance systems is, in general, strictly regulated. Inform
yourself about the currently valid laws and regulations regarding data, worker and environ-
mental protection before using the device and ensure compliance with them.
System Components
Only use internal components that have been tested and approved by Dallmeier. Inap-
propriate internal components may cause malfunctions, damages and data loss and may
result in the loss of warranty.
Modications
Do not make any modications to the hardware or software that have not been tested and
approved by Dallmeier.
Inappropriate modications may cause malfunctions, damages and data loss and may
result in the loss of warranty.
Documentation
Read the documents included in the delivery carefully and thoroughly. Always observe the
contained instructions, notes and warnings.
The product documentation contains several documents which are included in the delivery
in printed form and/or on a digital medium.
Store all documents in legible condition in a suitable location in order to provide for later
consultation.
Condensation Water
If the device is brought from a cold to a warm environment, resulting condensation water
may cause malfunctions and damages.
In this case, wait (up to 8 hours) until the device has reached room temperature before
commissioning.
Earthing & Equipotential Bonding
For the safety of persons (protection against dangerous contact voltages) and devices
(protection against over-voltages) and the immunity of information and communication
technology equipment to electromagnetic interferences (EMI), all protective measures,
which are specied by the currently valid DIN, VDE and ISO standards and which provide
for a standard-compliant earthing and a correct equipotential bonding of electrical and elec-
tronic devices, are mandatory and must be fullled by all means.

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Lightning Storms
To avoid damage to the device by electrical surge during lightning storms, unplug the de-
vice from the mains power supply (pull out the power plug). This is also recommended,
when the device has been unused for a long period of time.
Operating Conditions
Unfavourable operating conditions may shorten the life of the device and may cause mal-
functions, damages and data loss and may result in the loss of warranty.
Observe the specications given in the technical data, the operating condition require-
ments and the maintenance instructions.
Shocks
Shocks can cause malfunctions and damages. The unit may not be moved while in opera-
tion.
Foreign Bodies
If objects or liquids get into the device, immediately disconnect it from the power supply
(pull out the power plug).
Contact the sales partner responsible for your area.
Burnt Smell
If you notice burnt smell or a formation of smoke coming from the device, immediately dis-
connect it from the power supply (pull out the power plug).
Contact the sales partner responsible for your area.
Opening
The device may only be opened by qualied personnel for commissioning, inspection,
maintenance and repair.
Disposal
Do not dispose waste electrical and electronic equipment into the household trash.
Disconnect the device from the power supply.
Remove all connected devices.
Return the device to your respective sales partner.

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3 General Notes
3.1 Appropriate Use
The DVE-4, DVE-8 and DVE-16 devices are analog video encoder for 4, 8 or 16 channels.
It is able to receive and encode video data via their BNC entries and simultaneously stream
them via Ethernet (unicast or multicast) to a receiver.
3.2 Performance Features
• 4, 8 or 16 analog video channels
• Supports analog cameras by Dallmeier and third-party suppliers
• Video compression H264, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, MJPEG
• Frame rate up to 25/30 fps
• Resolution up to 4CIF
• Video bit rate up to 3 Mbps
• Con guration with web browser over Ethernet
• Evaluation with web browser over Ethernet
3.3 Warranty
The terms and conditions valid at the time the contract was signed shall apply.

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4 Login and Language
4.1 Login
The conguration of the devices is done with a PC / web browser through the local network
(LAN – Local Area Network).
The factory default IP address is: 10.128.8.62
If you do not know the IP address of the device or not using the device for the rst time, you
can use the Dallmeier software “PService” in order to nd out the IP address of the device.
It is recommended to change the device’s registered factory IP address.
Make sure that the PC / web browser can connect to the corresponding device via
Ethernet.
Start the web browser.
Enter the IP address of the corresponding device in the address line of your web
browser.
Conrm the entry.
The connection to the device is established.
The login dialog is displayed.
Fig. 4-1
The factory-set “User Name” is “admin”.
The factory-set “Password” is “12345”.
NOTICE
Danger of abuse by unauthorized users!
Change the factory default set admin password as soon as possible.
Enter User Name and Password.
Click Login.
After successful login, the user interface is displayed depending on the selected settings.

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4.2 Language
The user interface language can be specied in the login dialog.
Set the connnection to the device as described above.
Fig. 4-2
Select from the dropdown box on the top right the required language.
Login as described above.

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5 Conguration
After the required analog cameras were connected to the respective device, the settings
can be congured.
Login to the web interface of the device as described above.
The user interface is displayed depending on the setting.
Fig. 5-1
Select the Conguration tab.
Fig. 5-2
Make the required settings as described below.
5.1 Device Parameters
General parameters such as device name or time can be congured on the Device Pa-
rameters tab.

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5.1.1 Device Name
The name and number of the device can be changed.
Open the Basic Information dialog via Remote Conguration >
Device Parameters > Device Information.
Fig. 5-3
Enter in the Device Name eld an new name for the device if required.
Enter in the Device No. eld a new number for the device if required.
Click Save.
5.1.2 Time
The date and time setting can be made in the Time Settings dialog.
Open the Time Settings dialog via Remote Conguration >
Device Parameters > Time Settings.
Fig. 5-4
Select the required Time Zone.

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Time Server
If the NTP option is activated, the current time can be obtained from a time server.
Enable the NTP option.
Enter the IP address of the time server in the Server Address eld.
Enter the port in the NTP Port eld if required.
Set in the Interval eld in which time interval (in minutes) the time server has to be
updated.
Click Save.
Manual Time Setting
IIf no time server is present, the time can be manually set.
Enable the Manual Time Sync. option.
Enter in the Set Time eld the required time.
Enable the Sync with computer time option in order to synchronize the time with the
Device Time if required.
Activate the Enable DST option (daylight saving time) if required.
Enter the Start Time and the End Time of the daylight saving time if required.
Enter the time difference of the daylight saving time in the DST Bias eld if required.
Click Save.
5.2 Camera Settings
This area allows to make various settings for the connected cameras. It can be congured
among other settings for video streaming, displayed text, motion detection or a sabotage
alarm can be set.
5.2.1 Display Settings
This tab allows to set what is displayed in addition in the camera image and where: camera
name, time and date.
Open the Display Settings dialog via Remote Conguration > Camera Settings >
Display Settings.

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Fig. 5-5
Select from the Channel No. drop down box the required camera.
The current live image from the camera is displayed. Left above date and time is displayed
at the bottom right the camera name.
Move by drag and drop the inserts to appropriate places if required.
Make in the OSD Settings the desired settings, what should be displayed and in which
format.
Activate under Copy to Camera the required cameras for which these settings are to
be transferred.
Click Save.
5.2.2 Video Settings
Settings for resolution, video type, bit rate, video quality or frame rate can be congured in
the Video Settings dialog.
Open the Video Settings dialog via Remote Conguration > Camera Settings >
Video Settings.
Fig. 5-6

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Select from the Channel No. drop down box the required camera.
Make the required settings.
Activate under Copy to Camera the required cameras for which these settings are to
be transferred.
Click Save.
Transmitting an audio stream is not possible.
5.2.3 Motion Detection
In this dialog areas can be set for motion detection. In addition, an acoustic warning signal
on the device are activated when the motion detection is triggered.
Open the Motion Detection dialog via Remote Conguration > Camera Settings >
Motion Detection.
Fig. 5-7
Select from the Channel No. drop down box the required camera.
Activate the Enable Motion Detection check box.
DeneAreas
In the rst step, the areas for motion detection are congured in the live image of the re-
quired camera.
Select the Area Settings tab.
Click Draw Area.
Drag with the mouse by drag and drop an area above the for the motion detection
required area in the live image of the camera.

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Fig. 5-8
Repeat the previous step for additional areas if required.
Set the sensitivity of the motion detection with the Sensitivity slider if required (the
farther to the right the more sensitive).
Click Save.
With the “Clear All” button raised areas can be removed if required.
Arming Schedule
When the motion detection should be active, can be set to the Arming Schedule tab.
Select the Arming Schedule tab.
First, the motion detection is always active.
Fig. 5-9
Click Edit in order to congure a schedule for the motion detection.

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The Edit Scheduler Time dialog is displayed.
Fig. 5-10
Select the required weekday.
Set the Start Time and the End Time for the Period 1.
Repeat the previous step for further day periods if required.
Repeat all steps for other days of the week if required.
With the “Copy to Week” option day settings can be copied to other days.
Click OK in order to save the settings.
The active time of motion detection is displayed.
Fig. 5-11
Click Save.
Linkage
The Linkage Method tab allows to specify whether an acoustic warning sound to be trig-
gered.
Select the Linkage Method tab.

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Fig. 5-12
Enable in the Normal Linkage area the Audible Warning option if required.
Activate an Alarm Output if required.
Enable at Trigger channel cameras that should be activated when a motion detection
event.
Click Save.
5.2.4 Video Loss
The active video signal from a camera can be monitored. In case of loss or interruption of
an audible warning signal can be triggered.
Open the Video Loss dialog via Remote Conguration > Camera Settings > Video
Loss.
Select the Arming Schedule tab.
Fig. 5-13
Select from the Channel No. drop down box the required camera.
Activate the Enable Video Loss Detection check box.
Click Edit in order to congure a schedule for the video loss detection.

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The Edit Scheduler Time dialog is displayed.
Fig. 5-14
Select the required weekday.
Set the Start Time and the End Time for the Period 1.
Repeat the previous step for further day periods if required.
Repeat all steps for other days of the week if required.
With the “Copy to Week” option day settings can be copied to other days.
Click OK in order to save the settings.
The active time of the video loss detection is displayed.
Fig. 5-15
Select the Linkage Method tab.

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Fig. 5-16
Select in the Normal Linkage area the Audible Warning option if required.
Enable an Alarm Output if required.
Click Save.
5.2.5 Private Zones
The Privacy Mask dialog allows to hide certain areas of the camera image.
Open the Privacy Mask dialog via Remote Conguration > Camera Settings >
Privacy Mask.
Fig. 5-17
Select from the Channel No. drop down box the required camera.
Activate the Enable Privacy Mask check box.

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Fig. 5-18
Click Draw Area.
Drag with the mouse by drag and drop an area above the for the private zone required
area in the live image of the camera.
Repeat the previous step for other areas if required.
Click Stop Drawing to move areas with the mouse if required.
Click Clear All in order to remove the areas if required.
Click Save.
5.2.6 Tamper Alarm
It is possible to set up a tamper alarm for certain areas of the image. If this is covered, an
audible warning sound can be triggered.
Open the Tamper-proof dialog via Remote Conguration > Camera Settings >
Tamper-proof.
Fig. 5-19
CongureAreas
In the rst step, the areas for the tamper alarm of the required camera can be congured.