Elmo EDR-X109 Compact User manual

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X-Series
Digital Video Recorders
EDR-X04
EDR-X109
EDR-X116
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User Manual for Server and Remote
Version 2003G
Toll Free: 1 800 947 3566
http://www.elmousa.com/

ELMO DVR User Manual 2003G V2.07
Published 05/31/2004
Copyright © 2004 ELMO Manufacturing Corp.
All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or trasmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by
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Table of Contents
ELMO DVRServer andELMO DVRRemote ......................................................................................................... 1
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................. 2
Welcome ................................................................................................................................ 2
LimitedWarranty ....................................................................................................................... 2
General .................................................................................................................................. 2
Precautions .............................................................................................................................. 3
Unpacking ............................................................................................................................... 3
ELMO DVRBack View ................................................................................................................. 5
Connecting theSerial Cable .......................................................................................................... 6
ELMO DVRSERVER ............................................................................................................................ 7
Starting your ELMODVR Server ...................................................................................................... 7
Understandingthe MainScreen ..................................................................................................... 7
CONFIGURINGYOURSERVER ...............................................................................................................10
Camera Setup ..........................................................................................................................10
Sensor Setup ...........................................................................................................................11
ControlSetup ..........................................................................................................................12
External MonitorSetup ...............................................................................................................13
Motion Detection ......................................................................................................................13
Managing Users .......................................................................................................................15
Schedule Setup ........................................................................................................................16
Screen Division ........................................................................................................................18
Communication ........................................................................................................................18
Server Information ....................................................................................................................20
AudioSettings .........................................................................................................................22
System Setup ..........................................................................................................................22
Intelli-Zone™ ...........................................................................................................................24
StorageStructure .....................................................................................................................25
E-Map ...................................................................................................................................27
ViewLog Records .....................................................................................................................28
Intelli-guard™ ..........................................................................................................................29
Email ....................................................................................................................................30
VirtualRuler ............................................................................................................................32
Importingand ExportingSetupInformation ........................................................................................33
BACKINGUPRECORDEDVIDEOS ...........................................................................................................35
QuickBackup ...........................................................................................................................35
Encrypted, AVI,or EmailBackup ....................................................................................................35
Performing aSnapshotBackup ......................................................................................................37
SettingupBackupSchedules ........................................................................................................39
K-Remote Backup Server .............................................................................................................44
SEARCHINGSAVED VIDEOS .................................................................................................................45
Search Mode ...........................................................................................................................45
SearchingbyDateandTime .........................................................................................................45
TheTimelineBar ......................................................................................................................46
Bookmarks ..............................................................................................................................47
Search Mode ControlPanel ..........................................................................................................48
Performing an Object Search ........................................................................................................50
IndexSearch ...........................................................................................................................52
PACINTEGRATION ............................................................................................................................55
SettingupPACTextOverlay .........................................................................................................55
ELMO DVRREMOTE ..........................................................................................................................57
Introduction to your Remote Software .............................................................................................57
Managing your Servers ...............................................................................................................58
Connecting to Servers ................................................................................................................60
ViewingCameras ......................................................................................................................61
Multiple Server Connections.........................................................................................................63

BACKINGUPRECORDEDVIDEOS LOCALLY ...............................................................................................65
Backup MediaTypes ..................................................................................................................65
AutomaticBackup .....................................................................................................................65
Manual Remote Backup ..............................................................................................................66
K-Remote Backup Server .............................................................................................................68
SEARCHINGRECORDEDVIDEOS ............................................................................................................69
SearchingVideos Stored on aLocal Drive .........................................................................................69
ConnectedServer .....................................................................................................................71
PERFORMING ALOCAL SETUP ..............................................................................................................73
SetupConfiguration ...................................................................................................................73
Communications Setup ...............................................................................................................73
Other ....................................................................................................................................74
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List of Figures
Required Items .......................................................................................................................................... 4
ELMO DVRRear View ................................................................................................................................. 5
Serial CableWarning .................................................................................................................................. 6
Keyboard ................................................................................................................................................ 7
ELMO DVRServer Main Screen ...................................................................................................................... 8
Camera Setup ..........................................................................................................................................10
Sensor Setup ...........................................................................................................................................11
ControlSetup ..........................................................................................................................................12
External Monitor .......................................................................................................................................13
Motion Detection ......................................................................................................................................14
Schedule Setup ........................................................................................................................................16
Copy To .................................................................................................................................................16
Custom Configuration .................................................................................................................................17
Screen Division ........................................................................................................................................18
Communication ........................................................................................................................................19
Server Information ....................................................................................................................................21
AudioSettings .........................................................................................................................................22
System Settings .......................................................................................................................................23
Intelli-Zone™Setup ...................................................................................................................................25
Storage Setup ..........................................................................................................................................26
StorageStructure .....................................................................................................................................26
File System Types .....................................................................................................................................27
E-Map ...................................................................................................................................................28
ViewLog Records .....................................................................................................................................29
Intelli-guard ............................................................................................................................................30
Email ....................................................................................................................................................31
VirtualRuler ............................................................................................................................................32
Search Mode QuickBackup ..........................................................................................................................35
Backup Screen .........................................................................................................................................37
Backup Dialog window ...............................................................................................................................39
SetupBackupSchedule ..............................................................................................................................40
AddSchedule ..........................................................................................................................................41
K-Remote Backup Server .............................................................................................................................44
Search Mode ...........................................................................................................................................45
Timeline Bar ............................................................................................................................................46
Bookmark Window ....................................................................................................................................48
Object Search ..........................................................................................................................................51
IndexSearch ...........................................................................................................................................53
PACTextOverlay ......................................................................................................................................55
ELMO DVRRemoteMainScreen ....................................................................................................................57
Server ConnectWindow..............................................................................................................................59
Creating aNew Site ..................................................................................................................................59
Server Connection -Lan Window ...................................................................................................................61
Connecting serverprogresswindow ................................................................................................................61
Remote SoftwareMain Screen ......................................................................................................................62
No camera selected prompt. .........................................................................................................................62
Connecting Server progress window ...............................................................................................................63
Multi-Site selectiontool..............................................................................................................................63
Multi-Site selectiontoo...............................................................................................................................63
Disconnectingfromaserver. ........................................................................................................................64
Search mode select window - Displays local drives to search from and backup types. .....................................................65
Remote videorecordingoptions .....................................................................................................................66
Search Mode-Backupbutton ........................................................................................................................67
K-Remote Backup Server .............................................................................................................................67
K-Remote Backup Server .............................................................................................................................68
Disconnectinga K-Remote Backup process. .......................................................................................................68

Search Mode Select window. .......................................................................................................................69
Search Mode Select window -Showing previous backup data. ................................................................................70
LocalVideoSearch/Playback window ..............................................................................................................71
Remote Search/Playbackwindow ..................................................................................................................72
LocalSetup Configuration ............................................................................................................................73
LocalCommunication Setup .........................................................................................................................74
Localsetup -OtherTab ...............................................................................................................................74
NetworkPortSettingswindow ......................................................................................................................75
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List of Tables
Required Items .......................................................................................................................................... 3
ELMO DVRServer Main ScreenFeatures ........................................................................................................... 9
ELMO DVRRemoteMainScreenFeatures ........................................................................................................58
Insert to NewSiteWindowFeatures ...............................................................................................................60

ELMO DVR Server and ELMO DVR Remote

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Thank you for purchasing our ELMO X-Series Digital Video Recorder (DVR). ELMO Manufacturing Corp. is a registered trademark
of ELMO Company LTD.
This manual will guide you through the usage of ELMO DVR Server and ELMO DVR Remote software. If you have any questions
or concerns, please visit our website at http://www.elmousa.com or contact our technical support team.
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ELMO warrants this product to be in compliance with its own plans and specifications, and to be free from defects in materials
and workmanship under normal use and service for all parts, excluding the Hard Drives, for a period (or the equivalent) of three
(3) years after the original purchase date. During this period, ELMO will replace parts at no charge; however, labor costs will be
charged after one (1) year.
Hard Drive: Parts + Labor = 1 year warranty
Other Parts: Parts + Labor = 1st year only*
Parts: 2nd and 3rd year only
* N.B.: Compact (CP) units are warranted for only one (1) year, parts and labor.
This warranty excludes costs for initial technical adjustments (setup) which are the responsibility of the dealer from whom you
purchased the unit. It also excludes damages due to misuse or neglect. Damages resulting from electrostatic discharge (ESD) will
not be warranted. This warranty does not cover damages beyond ELMO's control. In no event shall ELMO be liable for any direct,
indirect or consequential damages, loss of anticipated profits, loss of time or any other losses incurred by the buyer in connection
with the purchase, installation, operation or failure of this product. We, ELMO and its agents, are not responsible for viruses.
Users should install anti-virus software on their DVR at their own risk. For more details on the limitations of this warranty,
contact your distributor.
**For technical assistance, please call: 1-800-947-3566
To obtain service, please follow these steps:
1. Arrange for delivery of your equipment to: ELMO, 1478 Old Country Road, Plainview, New York, 11803, USA.
2. All shipments should be shipped prepaid, insured and properly packaged (preferably in the original packaging) and accompanied
by a letter outlining the defect.
3. Supply your warranty registration, bill of sale, or other evidence of purchase date.
NOTE: The ELMO DVR must be used with an Uninterruptible Power Supply (rated at a minimum of 500 watts), with range
protection. Failure to do so will void all warranties!
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This product is the product of ELMO's advanced technology and has passed extensive reliability and compatibility tests. Copyright
of this manual belongs to ELMO, and may not be reprinted or reproduced without prior written permission. If you need to modify
or repair your system, we recommend that you contact a certified ELMO Dealer/Installer. Otherwise, the system warranty will be
voided. Should you have any problems or questions with our product, contact your local ELMO Dealer/Installer. This product is
certified for domestic and industrial use: CE certified for Europe, and FCC certified for the USA.
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Please avoid these conditions when selecting a location for your system:
- Excessive heat, such as direct sunlight or heating appliances
- Moisture, dust, and smoke
- Magnetic fields or electrical waves
- Below freezing temperatures
- Obstruction to system ventilation hole
Before installing this system, please ensure that:
- The power is switched off
- There is enough room for the system and its connecting cables
- The system is placed on an even surface
- The system is not placed near any electronic equipment. (For example, a microwave, radio, or any type of wireless equipment such
as a telephone or cell phone)
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To unpack your DVR, follow these steps:
1. Place the box on a flat, clean surface.
2. Remove the box by pulling and lifting the system up with both hands.
3. Place the system down carefully.
4. Read the User Manual thoroughly before installing your system.
5. Make sure all the parts listed below have been included:
Main ELMO DVR Server and Remote Software ELMO DVR manual
Electrical cord for AC Windows 2000™/ WindowsXP
Keys Telephone cord
Keyboard ELMO DVR control cable
Mouse
Table 1. Required Items
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Figure 1. Required Items
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The following diagram displays the back of your DVR:
Figure 2. ELMO DVR Rear View
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The following functions will not work if the cable is not connected:
- Sensor Function
- Control Function
- Pan/Tilt Function
- External Monitor Output
Figure 3. Serial Cable Warning
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The installation process configures Windows to automatically start your DVR on start up. Alternatively, you can start the server
by double-clicking on the ELMO Server icon on your desktop.
With Windows 2000™ and Windows XP™, you can also use our virtual keyboard to enter information. Simply click on the
keyboard icon located on the lower right-hand side of your main screen.
Figure 4. Keyboard
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When your server was installed, a default administrative user was automatically created. This user has access to all setup
options and cameras. For security reasons, it is highly recommended that you change the password of this user and create other
users with different levels of access.
If you have changed your default username and password and have forgotten what they are, please contact your local dealer for
information on how to reset them.
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To log on to your server, follow these steps:
1. Click the Login button on the main screen. A Login window appears.
2. Enter your Username and Password .
3. Click the OK button or press Enter to continue.
For more information on creating or changing user privileges, please see Managing Users
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The main screen consists of the screen division buttons, camera indicators, and sensor and control buttons. In addition, you can
use the main screen to log in or out, search recorded videos, and perform setup configurations. Finally, you can turn your server
off on the main screen.
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Figure 5. ELMO DVR Server Main Screen
1Time and Date
Displays the system's current time and date.
2Login/Logout
Displays a login prompt that allows you to gain access to view cameras, search, and change settings.
3Search
Displays a search screen which includes playback, search, and/or save file for backup by its date, time, and camera.
4Setup
Displays a setup window which includes settings such as hardware, motion, password, screen division,
communication, system setup, server information, and POS Integration.
5Panic
Will perform Encrypted Backup of the previous five minutes to your local drive.
6 PAC
PAC DM™ Software for searching POS and card access transactions and generating reports.
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7 PAC Parser
Setup templates and settings for POS and Card Access integration
8Hard Drive/Memory Meter
Displays the remaining hard drive space in the video storage partition(s) of the hard drive, and the available RAM of
the system.
9Power
Shuts down your DVR.
10 Camera Sensor
Indicates camera, sensor, and control activity.
11 Screen Divisions
On a standard system setup there are 6 camera divisions available:4, 6, 9, 10, 13, and 16.
Full screen mode (No interface shown).
Rotate four cameras in a four division screen.
12 Help
Launches the ELMO DVR Help Window.
Table 2. ELMO DVR Server Main Screen Features
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On the Camera Setup tab, you can specify the names of cameras, the sensor to be triggered for each camera, and the cameras
that are to record if motion is detected. If the camera is a Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ), you can also specify the type of camera.
Figure 6. Camera Setup
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To create or modify your camera settings, follow these steps:
1. Select Enable on the camera that you wish to be enabled.
This feature is NOT available on ELMO DVR Remote.
2. Enter a descriptive Name for each camera. The name has to have the following format: Camera ID-Name.
3. Enter the Sensor number(s) that will trigger the camera to record if it is set in Sensor Record mode and the sensor is activated.
4. Enter the camera number(s) that will record when motion occurs.
5. Select P/T/Z if the camera supports the PAN/TILT/ZOOM feature.
This feature is NOT available on ELMO DVR Remote.
6. Select the Type of camera if the camera supports the P/T/Z feature.
Related Topics: Sensor Setup | Control Setup | External Monitor | Motion Detection
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When Preset Touring is setup for a PTZ camera, the time that the camera will remain at each preset is defined by entering the
Dwell Time value on Hardware Setup page.
To setup the dwell time for preset touring, follow these steps:
1. Click Setup on the main screen.
2. Click the Hardware Setup tab.
3. Locate the Preset Touring section at the bottom of the Hardware Setup tab. See picture below:
4. Enter a desired Dwell Time.
5. Click Save to save settings.
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Sensor setup is only applicable if sensors are available and are being used.
Figure 7. Sensor Setup
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To set up sensors, follow these steps:
1. Click Enable on the sensor you wish to activate.
2. Click NC/NO to select the type of sensor connection (NC - Normally Closed, NO - Normally Open).
3. Specify Post Recording amount if applicable.
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NOTE: This feature is NOT available on ELMO DVR Remote.
Related Topics: Camera Setup | Control Setup | External Monitor
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Control settings are applicable only if controls are available and are being used.
Figure 8. Control Setup
Active Time
Active time refers to the designated time when the control is active (default is continuous 00:00-00:00). If the sensor is triggered
outside the specified time, it will be ignored.
Dwell Time
Dwell Time refers to the amount of time the control will remain active when it has been triggered.
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To create or modify control settings, follow these steps:
1. Click Enable on the desired control.
2. Enter the Name of the selected control.
3. Set the Active Time for the control if required.
4. Enter the Sensor which activates the selected control. If more than one sensor will activate the control, use commas to separate
the sensor numbers.
5. Enter the Dwell time for the control.
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