Gyyr DVMS 400 User manual

Copyright and Trademark Information
Copyright
This document, the Gyyr DVMS 100 and all related materials are
© Copyright 2000, Gyyr, Inc. All rights reserved.
Trademarks
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.
Gyyr DVMS 400 User’s Guide
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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