Gyyr DVMS 400 User manual

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Copyright
This document, the Gyyr DVMS 100 and all related materials are
© Copyright 2000, Gyyr, Inc. All rights reserved.
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The Gyyr DVMS 100 is a trademark of Gyyr, Inc. All other trademarks
are property of their respective holders.
Caveats
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Installation of the DVMS 100 requires technical and mechanical ability
and requires precautions against electrostatic discharge. The user
assumes all risks when this product is installed by anyone other than an
authorized Gyyr dealer.
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IMPORTANT NOTES:
You should not remove the cover of your DVMS 400.
If your DVMS 400 requires repair please contact Gyyr.
WARNING:The DVMS 400 is intended for indoor use. To
reduce a risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
product to rain or moisture.
The DVMS 400 has a switching power supply (115/230 V). It is
shipped with the correct voltage setting for your location. When
you remove the protective sticker from the back of your unit
check the voltage setting before plugging in your unit.
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Check this switch for the
correct voltage setting
for your location.
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
The Gyyr DVMS 400 .........................................................................................................1
Features ...............................................................................................................................2
Sample Setup.......................................................................................................................4
Chapter 1: Installing the DVMS 400 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Hooking Up Your Equipment .............................................................................................5
Video Cameras .....................................................................................................5
Video Monitor .......................................................................................................6
Microphone ...........................................................................................................6
Speaker .................................................................................................................6
Text Insertion Ports ..............................................................................................6
Alarm Inputs .........................................................................................................6
Alarm Output ........................................................................................................7
Arm Alarm and Alarm Reset ................................................................................7
Remote Access Port (EIA-232) .............................................................................7
SCSI Connector ....................................................................................................8
PC Card Slot ........................................................................................................8
Cables ...................................................................................................................8
Using the Setup Program ....................................................................................................9
Using the Cursor Controls ...................................................................................9
Entering the Setup Program ...............................................................................11
Exit Function ......................................................................................................12
Change Password ...............................................................................................12
Calendar .............................................................................................................14
Setting Recording Times for a Day ....................................................................14
Using Holiday Setup ..........................................................................................15
Using Normal/Alternate Setup ...........................................................................16
Setting Alternate Time-Lapse and Pre-Event Mode ...........................................17
Clock Set .............................................................................................................19
Disk .....................................................................................................................20
Reports ................................................................................................................24
Creating a new report ........................................................................................24
Text Criteria .......................................................................................................25
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Event Criteria .....................................................................................................26
Deleting a Report ...............................................................................................27
Editing a Report .................................................................................................27
Executing a Report .............................................................................................27
Review Events .....................................................................................................30
VCR Setup (Optional) ........................................................................................31
Install ..................................................................................................................32
Service ................................................................................................................32
Default Settings ..................................................................................................33
System Info .........................................................................................................33
Remote Access ....................................................................................................34
System Log ..........................................................................................................36
Download Software ............................................................................................36
User Preferences ................................................................................................37
Switcher ..............................................................................................................38
Video In ...............................................................................................................39
Text In .................................................................................................................40
Alarm Inputs .......................................................................................................41
Time-Lapse Recording ........................................................................................42
Event Recording .................................................................................................44
General Setup .....................................................................................................44
Arming Setup ......................................................................................................45
Text Events ..........................................................................................................45
Alarm Events ......................................................................................................47
Motion Events .....................................................................................................49
Pre-Event Recording ..........................................................................................53
Setup Functions: A Reference Map ..................................................................................56
Chapter 2: Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Overview ...........................................................................................................................59
Live Monitoring ................................................................................................................59
Recording Video: Time Lapse and Event Recording .......................................................60
Event Handling .................................................................................................................60
Playing Video Clips ..........................................................................................................62
Normal Play Screen ............................................................................................62
Normal Play Screen: Time-lapse ........................................................................64
Simple Play Screen .............................................................................................65
Archiving Clips ...................................................................................................66
Searching for Video Clips .................................................................................................67
Recording to Video Tape ..................................................................................................68
Printing Video Still Images ...............................................................................................68
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Chapter 3: Software Update Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Overview ...........................................................................................................................69
Software Update Utility ....................................................................................................70
Installing the Software Update Utility ...............................................................70
Attaching the Null Modem Cable .......................................................................70
Setting Up DVMS 400 ........................................................................................70
The New Software ...............................................................................................70
Downloading The Updated Software .................................................................71
Windows Com Port Speed ................................................................................................72
CHAPTER 4: Remote Access Software (RAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Overview ...........................................................................................................................73
Minimum Computer System Requirements ........................................................73
Setting up the DVMS 400 Unit ...........................................................................74
RAS Software Installation .................................................................................74
Connecting to DVMS 400 ................................................................................................75
Hooking-up the Equipment ................................................................................75
Starting the Gyyr RAS ........................................................................................76
Creating an Ethernet Connection ......................................................................76
Creating a Modem or Null Modem Connection ................................................77
Windows NT Phonebook Entry ...........................................................................79
Windows 95/98 Modem Properties ....................................................................81
Login ...................................................................................................................83
Using Gyyr RAS without Connecting .................................................................84
Monitoring Video Using RAS ..........................................................................................84
Video Monitoring Controls .................................................................................85
Recording Video Monitor Images ......................................................................86
Controlling DVMS 400 with RAS ...................................................................................88
Record .................................................................................................................88
Setup ...................................................................................................................88
Configuration Files ............................................................................................88
Help ....................................................................................................................89
Search .................................................................................................................89
Play .....................................................................................................................91
Archiving Clips ...................................................................................................91
Playing Downloaded Video Files .....................................................................................92
Using a Non-MMX Processor ..........................................................................................93
Downloading DVMS 400 Software Using RAS ..............................................................93
Disconnecting from the DVMS 400 .................................................................................94
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Chapter 5: Video Formats and Digital Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Frames and Fields .............................................................................................................95
NTSC and PAL .................................................................................................................95
Composite Video and S-Video .........................................................................................96
Hard Disk Speed – Throughput ........................................................................................97
Compression .....................................................................................................................97
Wavelet Compression .......................................................................................................99
Audio Compression ..........................................................................................................99
Appendix A: Modem and Null Modem Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Overview .........................................................................................................................101
Windows 95 / 98 .............................................................................................................102
Dial-Up Networking .........................................................................................102
Installing a Modem ..........................................................................................106
Installing a Null Modem ..................................................................................107
Creating a DVMS 400 Modem Connection .....................................................109
Windows NT ...................................................................................................................112
Installing a Modem ...........................................................................................112
Installing a Null Modem ...................................................................................113
Dial-up Networking ..........................................................................................116
Creating a Phonebook Entry ............................................................................118
Appendix B: Gyyr DVMS 400 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Appendix C: Compliance and Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
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Introduction
INTRODUCTION
The Gyyr DVMS 400
The Gyyr DVMS 400 is the heart of your digital video time-lapse/event
recorder CCTV system. Its many features include 4 video inputs, 4 built-in
text inserters, a quad splitter (to allow viewing of four camera images at the
same time on one monitor), a sequencing switcher (to allow 4 cameras to be
monitored sequentially), 4 alarm inputs, and a 4-channel video motion
detector.
The Gyyr DVMS 400 digitizes video and audio signals and records them on
to a disk drive. This digital recording and playback system replaces the
standard analog VCR and video tape. System reliability is improved as
stretchable video tape, tape heads and tape transport are all eliminated from
the digital system. This digital system has the added advantages of allowing
text searches and fast retrieval of any video image (without waiting for the
tape to rewind or fast forward). The digital image is encoded to prevent
image tampering. A password ensures authorized access only.
The DVMS 400 has a graphical on-screen setup program which can be
operated using the cursor controls on the front panel. The settings are very
flexible, allowing each user to customize the product to suit their individual
needs. Once it has been set up the DVMS 400 is very easy to use, with just
a few buttons controlling all normal operations.
Front View
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Rear View
Features
•Time-lapse to real-time video recording
•Recording speeds adjustable from 0.05 field/second (1 field per 20
seconds) to 60 fields/second (NTSC) and 50 fields/second (PAL)
•Audio recording at all speeds
•Adjustable playback speeds
•4 video inputs: Composite with loop-through or S-Video
•Automatic color/monochrome detection
•Alarms for loss of video input
•4 alarm inputs, one alarm output, plus Arm and Reset
•4 channel motion detection, each with up to 4 zones
•Virtually unlimited alarm conditions memory
•Full NTSC or PAL resolution (720x486 per frame for NTSC, 720x576
per frame for PAL)
•Built-in Quad splitter
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•4 channel text insertion for use with devices such as ATMs and
electronic cash registers
•Video searchable by captured text content, date/time, event type
•On-screen color graphical user interface
•On-line, on-screen help
•Non-volatile programming (settings are not lost in case of power loss)
•Encoded image authentication to prevent forgeries or tampering
•Date/Time “burned” into every image
•Electronic lock-out without proper password
•Infra red universal remote control of consumer VCRs (optional)
•Record to video tape according to a user defined schedule
•Maximum of 7 SCSI-2 drives (2 internal maximum)
•Support for removable drives (such as the iomega Jaz drive)
•Support for DVD drives
•Remote access via a 9-pin EIA-232 port
•PC Card slot (PCMCIA) for communication needs using dial-up
modems, Ethernet network cards, software upgrades, etc.
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Sample Setup
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Installation
CHAPTER 1: INSTALLING THE DVMS
400 SYSTEM
Hooking Up Your Equipment
The Gyyr DVMS 400 is designed to work with a variety of other equipment.
In this section each type of equipment will be discussed in turn. Even the
most basic CCTV system will need at least one video camera, the cable
needed to connect the camera to the DVMS 400 unit and a video monitor to
use during the setup process. Your individual needs will determine exactly
which additional pieces of equipment are attached to your DVMS 400
system.
Video Cameras There are 8 video inputs on the DVMS 400, 4 of which can be used at any
one time. Four of the video inputs are composite video inputs with loop
through connectors which use twist-lock BNC connectors. Four of the video
inputs are S-Video inputs which use 4-pin mini-DIN connectors. The output
from your 4 video cameras goes to these inputs. Each of the 4 inputs can
use monochrome or color and composite or S-Video input independent of
the other inputs. However, you cannot input both composite and S-Video
signals to the same input channel.
If you are using composite video inputs you may use the loop through
connectors to send the signal on to another video unit. This can be useful if
you want to view the video in more than one location. If you use the loop
through output you must set the termination switch located on the back of
the DVMS 400 unit. The switch block is labeled “On/Off 75ohms ”. When
using the loop through output, you must set that channel’s switch to “Off”.
In the “Off” position, the video is passed through (HiZ) without termination.
Any channel that does not use loop through must be set to “On”. This
terminates the video correctly at the DVMS 400. These settings affect the
quality of the visible video picture.
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Video Monitor
There is a composite video monitor output which uses a twist-lock BNC
connector that you can use to hook up a composite video monitor. There is
also an S-Video monitor output which uses a mini-DIN connector which you
can use to hook up a monitor that supports S-Video. The video monitor
connected to either output should use the same broadcast standard (NTSC or
PAL) as your DVMS 400 unit. Both video monitor outputs may be used
simultaneously to provide two monitor capability.
Microphone
There is a mono audio input on the DVMS 400 which uses a standard RCA
connector. This can be used to input the sound signal from a microphone
with a pre-amp, such as the sound output from a camcorder.
Speaker
There is a mono audio output which uses a standard RCA connector. This
allows you to listen to the live signal from your microphone or to hear the
audio signal during playback. This speaker will need its own amplifier and
volume control.
Text Insertion Ports
There are 4 Text Insertion ports that use DB-9P EIA-232 ASCII inputs. The
inputs for these ports may come from cash registers, ATM machines, a door
card reader access system, or any other source that outputs an asynchronous
ASCII output. The inputs can be set to display up to 40 characters per line
and up to 10 lines per camera on your output. Once text has been recorded
with the video image you can use the DVMS 400’s search program to search
for specific text.
Alarm Inputs There are 4 alarm inputs which respond to either normally open/closed contacts
(e.g., a hold-up button) or devices that use transistor to transistor logic (TTL)
open collector signals (e.g., a PIR detector). These inputs allow an alarm to be
triggered by a manually pressed button, an infra-red beam being interrupted, a
door contact being opened, or any other assigned signal. The DVMS 400’s
Setup Program is used to assign which type of signal is used by each alarm
input (see Alarm Inputs, page 41). These user defined alarm inputs are
separate from the alarms that are triggered automatically if a video signal is lost
or if an event is detected.
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Alarm Output
When the DVMS 400 detects an alarm the alarm output contact closes,
triggering any external alarm signals you have hooked up to this output (e.g.,
flashing lights, buzzers, bells).
Arm Alarm and Alarm Reset
The Arm Alarm input may be used to turn on or off the four Alarm Inputs.
You may choose not to use this input, in which case the Alarm Inputs will
always be on (unless a specific alarm has been turned off using the Setup
Program). If you do use the Arm Alarm input it will turn on or off all four
alarm inputs when activated. If you want to use the Arm Alarm input hook it
up to a normally open or normally closed switch (such as a clearly labeled
toggle switch). Use the Setup Program to select the appropriate settings (see
Alarm Inputs, page 41).
The Alarm Reset input can be used to reset or clear an alarm once it has
been activated. (The exact conditions needed to reset an alarm are discussed
on page 44,Event Recording, and on page 66, Event Handling.) If you want
to use the Alarm Reset input hook it up to switch that can be used to
momentarily change the contact status (such as an alarm reset button). If you
decide to use the Alarm Reset input an alarm will be considered active until
it is manually reset.
Remote Access Port (EIA-232)
The remote access port is a DB-9P, EIA-232 Async port which can be used
to hook up an external dial-up modem or a null modem cable to the DVMS
400.
This port is used when you want to use an external modem or a null modem
cable along with the DVMS 400’s Remote Access Software to control your
DVMS 400 from a PC. Hooking up a computer may be useful if you want
to collect data for analysis or if you want to access the Setup program.
Hooking up a modem also allows you to use a computer to access the
DVMS 400’s video monitoring, video playback, alarm reset and Setup
program from a remote site.
All remote access to the DVMS 400 is protected by password security.
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SCSI Connector
A high density 50-pin SCSI connector has been provided to allow you to
increase your disk storage space with external SCSI-2 drives. The DVMS
400 can support up to 7 SCSI-2 devices, with a maximum of 2 internal SCSI
drives. Please consult your Gyyr Dealer if you want to add a drive to your
system.
PC Card Slot
The DVMS 400 has a PCMCIA PC Card slot provided for communication
needs using the small credit-card-sized PCMCIA cards used in some
notebook computers. This slot can be used for a PCMCIA modem or
ethernet card. Firmware upgrades can also be performed using PCMCIA
flash RAM cards.
Cables
The DVMS 400 uses common cable connectors for your hookup. Before
you begin to install the system you should consider the cables you will need.
The type and length of cable used for your video and audio inputs is an
important consideration as very long lengths can result in signal degradation.
Note that when you use the loop through connectors the total cable length to
the second video unit must be calculated from the camera, not just from the
first DVMS 400 unit.
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Using the Setup Program
When you first power up your system you will need to enter a number of
settings to customize your DVMS 400 system. The DVMS 400’s Setup
program allows you to enter all the settings needed to customize your system
as well as providing you with access to video reports and alarm reports.
Using the Cursor Controls
While you are using the Setup program you can control the cursor on the
screen with the cursor control buttons located on the right-hand side of the
DVMS 400’s front panel.
The cursor control buttons may be used to move to different parts of the
screen, to scroll through a list, or to add text to a report. The part of the
screen that is active (and will be affected by the cursor buttons) will always
be outlined by a selection box.
When you want to change the text on screen (for example, the text used for a
camera title or report title) you can select the text box, use the right and left
cursor controls to move to different letters, and use the up and down cursor
controls to scroll through the letters. You can also use the jog knob (the
inner knob of the far right control knob) to scroll through the letters. You
can also use the Camera 1 button to insert a letter, the Camera 2 button to
delete a letter, and the Camera 3 button to open a Text Entry screen.
For all settings, press the Enter button to accept the change and to leave the
setting mode so that you can move to another area of the screen.
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Up
Enter/Return
Left
Down
Right
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Some setup screens have boxes where you can change the text (for example,
the title of a new Report, or the Camera Title) To change the text in these
boxes you must highlight the box and press enter. If you then press the
Camera 3 button a Text Entry screen will be opened.
The text you are changing is shown at the top of the Text Entry screen. The
individual letter you are currently changing is highlighted. To move between
letters use the arrow buttons at the bottom of the Text Entry screen. Use the
front panel’s cursor keys to move to the different buttons on the text entry
screen. To use a button move to it and then press the front panel’s enter key.
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Controls
Up Camera 1: Insert text
Down Camera 2: Delete text
Right Camera 3: Text Entry
Left Jog knob: Advance
Enter/Return
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Entering the Setup Program
When you enter the setup program the DVMS 400 stops recording. If the
unit is recording when you press the Setup button the DVMS 400 will warn
you that recording will stop. (If you have disabled all four User Names you
will not be asked for a password and you will not be warned that recording
will stop.)
To start the Setup program press the Setup button on the front of the DVMS
400. You will be asked for your User Name and Password. Use a camera
button to select a User Name and then use the camera buttons to enter the
Password for that User Name. The default password is 1, 2, 3, 4. Press the
camera buttons in sequence and press the enter button. (Note that even if
you have changed your password to 0 keystrokes you still be asked for your
User Name and Password.)
To enter the setup program: 1. Press the setup button
2. Use the camera number buttons
to enter your user name and
password
3. Press enter.
As you enter each number in your password you will see the outlined square
move across the screen. If you do not want to enter the Setup program use
the down arrow to outline the on-screen Cancel button and press enter.
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After entering the correct password the main Setup screen will be displayed.
The main setup screen is divided into squares, each with a different function.
You can move around this screen with the cursor keys and press enter to
select a function.
Exit Function
There is an Exit button on both the Install screen and on the main Setup
screen. To exit the Install function and return to the main Setup screen
highlight the Exit button and press enter. To exit the Setup program entirely
highlight the Exit button on the main Setup screen and press enter.
Change Password
The first thing you should do when setting up a new system is to change the
default password for each of the four user names. The four user names each
have their own password and user access levels. Change the default
password for each user name independently.
Use the cursor keys to move to the Change Password function and press
enter. Select a User Name by pressing one of the four camera buttons. Each
camera button is associated with one of the four User Names. The default
user names are USER 1, USER 2, USER 3 and USER 4. You may change
these names once you have changed your password.
Enter a new password for the user name you have selected. Use the four
numbered camera buttons to enter your new password and press Enter. Once
you have entered your new password, you will be asked to confirm your
new password by entering your user name and new password again. Your
new password can be from 0 to 10 keystrokes long. If you do not want to
change your Password use the down arrow to outline the Cancel button and
press enter.
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