DVTEL Horizon 7.0 User manual

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Ver. 1.0 September, 2015
Horizon 7.0
Quick Configuration Guide

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Contents
Table of Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Initial Setup Wizard 2
3 Wizard Welcome Screen 3
4 Time Setup 4
5 Network Selection 5
6 Network Setup 7
7 Video Standards Setup 9
8 Recording Mode Setup 10
9 Complete Setup Wizard 11
10 Launch 12
11 Admin Center 13
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11.1 Login Screen
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11.2 First Launch
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11.3 Home Screen
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11.4 Admin Center Screen Layout
12 Disclaimer 16

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Quick Configuration Guide
1 Introduction
The Horizon Setup Wizard appears at the first launch of the Horizon NVR, to assist
the user in quickly and effectively configuring the system.
This Quick Configuration Guide is a step-by-step description of the process.

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2Initial Setup Wizard
The first time the Horizon NVR is powered up, the user must enter the default user
name and password at the Windows login screen.
User name: administrator
Password: dvtel
Once the password has been entered, the system automatically runs the Initial Setup
Wizard.
The user completes all the Wizard steps, after which the system opens the Horizon
Admin Center and the system setup can be continued.
Note:
All steps in the Initial Setup Wizard are mandatory. The Horizon Admin Center will launch
only after all steps have been completed.

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3Wizard Welcome Screen
Figure 1: Wizard Welcome screen
On the Welcome screen, click Next.

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4Time Setup
Set the system date and time.
Figure 2: Time Setup
Parameter
Notes
Date, Time
Set the date and time according to current time now in your region.
Time Zone
Use the dropdown to select your Time Zone.
Daylight Savings Time
Check this box if you are in a location that uses DST.
When finished, click Next.

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5Network Selection
The Network Selection screen provides two alternatives:
Default Configuration - Use Video NIC for segregated camera
network
Horizon is equipped with two NICs (Network Interface Cards) called ‘Video’ and
‘Corporate’. The default configuration uses the Video NIC to provide a segregated
network to which cameras and workstations are attached. The Corporate NIC is
used to connect the Horizon Server to the user’s regular IT network. This also allows
Horizon workstations to reside on the corporate network.
Figure 3: Default Network Selection – Cameras on Segregated network
To use this setup, leave the selection of the Video NIC unchanged, click Next, and
proceed to the Network Setup step.
This configuration has the advantages that:
·DHCP can be used for automatic assignment of addresses on the segregated
network to assist with camera auto-discovery, without this affecting addresses of
components on the corporate IT network. This gives a ‘plug and play’ capability for
attaching cameras to the system.
·All (or at least most) of the high amount of video traffic generated by the cameras
and workstations is kept separate from the corporate IT network.
·It is much more difficult for the video signals to be accessed or interfered with from
outside.

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Note. Cameras connected to the corporate network may be used, but these must be set
up manually – Horizon’s auto-discovery will not find them.
Alternative Configuration – Camera and Workstation settings
done through Windows Network and Sharing Center
This setting may be used when the user wishes to set up cameras (and workstations)
on the existing corporate network, without using the system’s auto-addressing and
plug-and-play facilities.
Figure 4: Alternative Configuration – Camera and Workstation settings done through
Windows Network and Sharing Center
To use this setup, select the Corporate option in the Network Selection screen, and
click Next.
No Network Setup screen is provided. Proceed to the Video Standards step.
Note: The Horizon Server Hostname is already set. The Horizon license is tied to the
hostname, and therefore this hostname must not be changed, as this would require a new
license.

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6Network Setup
Video Network Setup
If VIDEO was selected in the Network Selection step, the Network Setup screen is
displayed.
Figure 5: Video Network Setup
1. DHCP
The Horizon Server can act as its own DHCP server. By selecting YES, the
Horizon will automatically set IP addresses for cameras and client workstations
that are connected to the VIDEO network.
Notes:
i. The DHCP Server is configured to act ONLY on the VIDEO NIC.
ii. If DHCP is chosen, it is recommended to have all cameras attached to the switch
and powered up prior to completing the Wizard.
2. Setting up Network IP Address
The Video NIC of the Horizon Server is already set with a default IP address
192.168.50.10.
If you want to change it, enter the IP address and Subnet mask in the
corresponding fields.
Note: If the Horizon server is being launched in a staging environment, please set up
the IP address and Subnet mask that will be used at the customer site.