Dedicated Micros Digital Sprite 2 User manual
Software No 04.4(013) M2IP-03.1 (09.2)
DS2
Setup Guide
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Contents
Introduction .................................................................................3
Important Safeguards .................................................................7
Installing the Unit ........................................................................9
Simple Installation..................................................................... 11
Quick Connection......................................................................15
Connecting external devices.....................................................17
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Time, Date & Language ............................................................28
Camera Viewing........................................................................29
Schedule ...................................................................................30
Standard Recording Schedule ..................................................33
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Network Options .......................................................................40
Alarm Options ...........................................................................46
Activity Options .........................................................................58
Display Options.........................................................................60
Passwords ................................................................................62
System Options.........................................................................63
Record Options .........................................................................67
Camera Setup...........................................................................74
Alarms and Presets...................................................................77
Activity Camera Setup ..............................................................79
Text Insertion Setup ..................................................................85
Operator Reference ..................................................................90
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Introduction
What is the Digital Sprite 2 ?
The New Digital Sprite 2 provides true exibility for professional CCTV security solutions. An intuitive
interface allows easy local user operation whilst IP connectivity provides remote monitoring and
system conguration via Dedicated Micros ‘NetVu Connected’ software.
High quality recordings are accessible locally to the user at the touch of a button or via powerful
GOTO and event recall facilities.
Remote operators can utilise the latest MPEG-4 compression technology to view images via NetVu
ObserVer or embedded DVIP Decoders.
The DS2 includes built-in co-axial & twisted pair telemetry to enhance the range of DS2 applications.
Variable alarm conguration allows remote notication of alarms from any single DS2 through a
variety of communication channels.
Pre-event alarm recording ensures images are captured before the incident occurs whilst on-site
communication can be maintained through high quality bi-directional audio.
A built in DVD-R writer provides a quick and easy way of copying key events to DVD or CD on-site
while FTP archiving allows evidence transfer over the network, automatically or on demand.
The DS2 provides a self-contained local security solution whilst ensuring that the requirements of
remote 24 hour surveillance are met through Dedicated Micros professional ‘NetVu Connected’
solution deployed over new or existing IP enabled networks.
A video multiplexer
• Designed with security in mind.
• Easy to use.
• Operates like a traditional multiplexer, not a PC.
• All the features you would expect from a Dedicated Micros multiplexer:
- Main and Spot monitor with non interlaced monitor support.
- Multiscreen displays.
- Activity detection.
- Alarm handling.
- Schedules for day, night and weekend.
Network Transmission
• Remote reporting for centralised monitoring.
• FTP, SMTP support for remote download of images.
• SMS support for transmission of text messages on alarm.
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Features
• Instant access to high quality recordings
• Built-in internal DVD-R (DVD Writer)
• Simultaneous MPEG-4 transmission and JPEG recording
• Designed for BS-8418 compliance
with no loss of recording performance
• Instant Remote Alarm monitoring using Ethernet or PPP modem link
• Remote Alarm Reporting and alternative signalling path
• NetVu Connected
• IP connectivity and remote monitoring functionality
of the image
• Multiway DuoVu for live and recorded viewing simultaneously
(MPEG4/JPEG) per camera
• Text Support – capture, record and search text data with relevant CCTV footage
CAMERAS
• Loop through BNC connectors provided for each camera input.Loop through BNC connectors provided for each camera input.
• Alarm on Camera FailAlarm on Camera Fail
HIDDEN CAMERAS
• Option to view all or selected cameras, without affecting cameras recording.Option to view all or selected cameras, without affecting cameras recording.
AUDIO
speakers. The system can also receive audio from a remote network viewer and play it
directly out of the unit for audio challenge or help point applications.Recorded audio is
automatically copied when video is archived to DVD-R/CD-R or exported across a network.
MONITOR VIEWING
• Main monitor (S-Video & Composite):Main monitor (S-Video & Composite):
x2 electronic zoom, freeze frame.
• Spot monitor: (Composite)Spot monitor: (Composite)
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SEARCH AND PLAYBACK
• Frame advance/rewind, fast picture search and pause keys
• GOTO time and date
MULTIWAY DuoVu
on the multiway view, allowing you to review recorded material, while keeping an eye to
ongoing surveillance.
MULTIMODE RECORDING
compression algorithms across scheduled, normal and alarm modes. Up to 24 MultiMode
to 4CIF), record rates and compression settings (MPEG-4/JPEG) dynamically on individual
cameras and across the whole unit.
RECORD RATE
The standard Digital Sprite 2 can record real time on 2 cameras at 50PPS(PAL), 60PPS
(NTSC) and 4 cameras at 100PPS (PAL), 120PPS (NTSC).
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Design of the manual
The manual has three parts:
1. Installation
–Giving details of how to install the unit and connect external devices.
2. Setup
3. Operating
–Giving quick reference details on how to control the unit
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Important Safeguards
Read Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated.
Power Sources
This unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the manufac-
turer’s label.
Servicing
Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel.
Ventilation
Ensure unit is properly ventilated to protect from overheating.
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated.
constitute a risk of electric shock.
WARNING
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in
Lightning Strike
Regulatory Notes and FCC and DOC Information
(USA and Canadian Models Only)
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for
004-000-00345-4.
This reminder is provided to call the CCTV system installer’s attention to Art. 820-40 of the NEC that
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CE Mark
Directive 89/336/EEC.
A ‘Declaration of Conformity’ is held at Dedicated Micros Ltd.,
Laser
The unit supports an integrated CD/DVD writer, the following are additional warnings associated with
installing and operating the CD/DVD writer, please pay particular attention to this information.
• To prevent exposure to laser emanations (harmful to the eyes), do not attempt to
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Installing the Unit
Before you start
Check the contents of the box
The following items are included in the box:
• Digital Sprite 2
• IR remote handset
• Setup Guide and Operator Guide, note the Networking Guide is stored on the unit and
Choosing a location for installation
installation:
• Openings in the unit’s case are provided for ventilation. To prevent overheating, these
shocks.
not exceed 104°F (40°C).
power failure, to ensure continuous operation of the unit.
A quick overview of digital recording
Digital multiplex recorders work in exactly the same way as analogue multiplexers except that they
use hard disks to store video, instead of VCR tapes. Analogue recording uses time-lapse recording
to extend the length of time recorded onto 2 or 3-hour tape - recording fewer pictures every second.
stored on the disk of a digital multiplex recorder:
The image quality
The record rate
The hard disk capacity
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Image quality
suffer. The DVR offers a range of compression options and image storage formats to give the end
quality is 14KB, Medium is 18KB, and High is 25KB.
Note: As for all digital recording, image quality can vary for different scene types, Medium quality
may be 18KB in one scene, but it may be 30KB or more to get the same quality in a scene
with more detail.
required to store it. To achieve the same amount of recording time when a larger image size is used
Standard record rate
The record rate is the amount of pictures recorded to disk in a second, or pictures per second (PPS).
Hard disk capacity
MultiMode Recording
across scheduled, normal and alarm modes, or to mix a standard setting for many cameras with
MultiMode recording offers:
Calculating recording time
The unit calculates the recording time automatically when the record rate and image quality are
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Simple Installation
The unit can be installed in as little as 4 steps, and cameras connected to the unit will be detected
and begin recording automatically.
Rear Panel connections
The illustration shows the rear panel connections.
SERIAL 1 SERIAL 2
SERIAL 3 SERIAL 4
TERM 485 BUS AUX ALARMS
AUX RELAYS
R1 R2 DIRECT
-+
12345
SCSI
NET AUDIO 1 AUDIO 2
MON A MON
VID 1 VID 2 VID 3 VID 4 VID 5 VID 6 VID 7 VID 8 VID 9 VID 10 VID 11 VID 12 VID 13 VID 14 VID 15 VID 16
IN IN
B
A
OUT OUT
(BUS A)
(BUS B)
Video
pk).
MON A Main monitor, S-video monitor connection.
Audio
AUDIO 1 OUT RCA (phono) socket.
AUDIO 2 IN RCA (phono) socket.
AUDIO 2 OUT RCA (phono) socket.
Data
SCSI 50-pin HD SCSI-2 connection.
SERIAL 1 & 2 9-way (Male) D-type RS-232 serial port
SERIAL 3 & 4 (BUS A & BUS B) 9-way (Male) D-type RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485 serial port.
TERM Termination DIP switches for RS-485.
485 BUS 2x MMJ ports for DM 485-BUS accessories.
Alarms and relays
alarm.
VMD.
DIRECT Screw terminal, direct auxiliary input, NO/NC.
trigger on alarm.
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Front Panel
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
EVENT
GOTO
COPY
LIVE PLAY SPOT RECORD
MENU
MODE
The main user interface is located on the front panel of the unit. Alternatively it is possible to connect
a suitable remote keyboard and have the same level of control.
Camera control
1 - 16 Camera keys for camera selection.
Note: The number of camera keys will depend on the number of video inputs supported on the
product.
Monitor control
Sequence
Picture in picture
Four way
Multiscreen
VCR buttons
Pause
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Rew
Play
FFwd
LED’s
LIVE Unit is in Live mode when lit
RECORD Unit is recording video to the internal hard disk
Recommended PC Specication
The following is the recommended PC specication to allow conguration and viewing of the unit
using a browser interface and also viewing and control from the NetVu ObserVer application:
Minimum Recommended
Operating System Window 2000 Windows XP Pro
Processor 1GHz Intel Pentium 3 2GHz Intel Pentium 4
or equivalent or equivalent
System RAM 512MB 1024MB
Screen Resolution 800 x 600* 1024x 768 or higher*
Browser Internet Explorer 6
Netscape Navigator 7.1
Firefox 1.5
JRE J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 4
this could affect the overall performance of the computer
WARNING: For a web browser to correctly operate with unit, Java Virtual Machine (JVM) which is
contained in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) must be installed on each PC that will
be used to access unit. The JVM enables Java components in web pages to operate as
intended by Dedicated Micros. A version of Java Runtime Environment may be downloaded
from http://java.sun.com
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Automatic installation will require the machine remains connected to the internet whilst the software
onto other machines without internet access, if necessary.
The software on the unit is written for the Sun Java Machine, and the Microsoft Java Machine should
Note: It is good practice to check both locations.
To switch between the Sun JVM and Microsoft VM using Internet Options:
Instructions for switching between the Sun JVM and Microsoft VM using the Java Control
Panel:
using the Sun JVM
7 Restart Internet Explorer
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Quick Connection
Connect Cameras
Connect cameras to the video inputs, starting from input 1.
485 BUS
VI
D3
VI
D1
MON
B
A
VI
D2
3
TERM
12 5
4
VI
D 4 VI
D5 VI
D6 VI
D7 VI
D8 VI
D9
MON A
Connect Monitors
multiscreens). Connect output marked MON B to the optional Spot monitor (analogue full-screen
images).
Connect the External Devices
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Connect Power
ready to use once it this is complete.
VID 14
0 VID 12
VID 11 VID 13 VID15 VID 16
The unit will now record all cameras in a 24-hour
time-lapse mode without any further programming!
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Connecting external devices
The unit uses 485-Bus networking to interconnect Dedicated Micros products and accessories.
Storage devices can be connected to the SCSI port, and telemetry cameras can be connected to the
serial ports. Devices that can be connected to unit include:
Telemetry cameras
IP Cameras
Storage devices
Ethernet networks
Alarms and Relays
Audio devices
485-Bus devices
Connecting telemetry cameras
The unit supports numerous protocols to control coaxial, serial (RS-232/485) and 485-Bus telemetry.
connected camera, refer to Connecting 485 Bus devices.
menus.
Coaxial Telemetry - Camera Setup Menu.
Serial Telemetry - Serial and Telemetry Ports Menu.
Serial telemetry
various RS232 matrix protocols.
Serial telemetry requires a twisted-pair connection from the unit’s serial port to the dome.
Refer to the receiver
documentation for details.
Note: Daisy chain telemetry conguration works up to 1000m (3200ft). The range using star
congured telemetry is reduced signicantly.
Serial telemetry connection
There are four, 9-Way male D-Type serial ports on the unit. Serial 1 and 2 are allocated as full RS-
The 9-Way male D-Type has the following pin connections and RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 pin
allocation:
Note: The serial telemetry connection must be congured for the correct type of dome in the
‘System Options’ menu.
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RS232
Data Carrier Detect (DCD)
Receive Data (RX)
Transmit Data (TX)
Data Terminal Ready (DTR)
Ground (GND)
Data Set Ready (DSR)
Ready To Send (RTS)
Clear To Send (CTS)
Ring Indicate (RI)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
-
2
3
-
5
-
7
8
-
Serial 1 & 2
Pin Allocation
Serial 3 & 4
Pin Allocation
RS-2
32
RS422
R
S
-4
22
Transmit Data (TX+)
Transmit Data (TX-)
Receive Data (RX+)
Receive Data (RX-)
1
9
4
6
Serial 3 & 4
Pin Allocation
RS485
RS-48
5
Transmit Data (TX+)
Transmit Data (TX-)
1
9
Serial 3 & 4
Pin Allocation
Note: The screen from the cable should be connected to the unit frame.
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Termination Dip Switches
The termination dip switches ensure the termination on the serial ports is correct. When connecting
485-Bus, RS-422 and RS-485 serial devices to the unit, it is important that the dip switches are set
as follows:
12345
ON
Switch Function
1 DM485 Bus
2 Serial 3 RS485 Termination (Tx)
3 Serial 3 RS422 Termination (Rx)Serial 3 RS422 Termination (Rx)
4 Serial 4 RS485 Termination (Tx)Serial 4 RS485 Termination (Tx)
5 Serial 4 RS422 Termination (Rx)Serial 4 RS422 Termination (Rx)
Connecting Storage devices
for 31 days at the same record rates.
after a certain period of time.
SCSI-2 port on the rear of the unit is used to connect to external storage devices. The unit can
The unit’s operating system will continue to utilise the internal hard disks if the external hard drive
RAID
RAID units give protection if a fault occurs. If a disk fails in a RAID the images will continue to record
RAID is powered.
JBOD
Unlike RAID, JBOD units do not offer fault tolerance. Therefore, if a disk fails then the information
Connecting Multiple external devices
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length.
Connecting to an Ethernet network
The unit includes an enhanced video server allowing remote connectivity across an Ethernet
network. Multiple users can connect simultaneously to the unit to view and control live or recorded
application offers full control of the unit from a remote location.
Network connection
Refer to the Network Options in the Conguration section for full details on how to congure the
units IP address.
To connect the unit to a network you will need the following items:
Connecting Audio Devices
The unit supports the option to record high quality audio alongside the recorded video images. The
audio can then be played back in conjunction with the video locally on the monitor output or via the
network connection using the viewing software.
Note: The audio is not linked to any of the video inputs. It is independent of the video.
Connecting a pre-amplier to AUDIO IN
Connecting the AUDIO OUT to an amplier
Audio OUT 1V pk-pk
Recording audio
the System Options menu.
of the microphone.
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