Mirasys N Series User manual

Mirasys N™ series
Network Video Recorder
Quick Guide
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CONTENTS
DEFAULT USER NAME AND PASSWORD ................................... 1
BEFORE YOU BEGIN .......................................................... 1
SYSTEM COMPONENTS ....................................................... 1
INSTALLATION................................................................. 2
Removing previous software version ...................................2
Installing new software version .........................................2
Getting a license key .....................................................3
Installing client programs ................................................3
Setting the IP address to system configuration files .................4
CONFIGURATION .............................................................. 4
Configuring the system ...................................................4
Adding cameras ............................................................5
Configuring cameras ......................................................5
General settings .......................................................5
Motion detection settings ...........................................6
Scheduler ...............................................................7
Profiles ......................................................................8
Users ...................................................................... 10
MONITORING................................................................. 11
User interface ........................................................... 11
Real-time monitoring ................................................... 12
Working with group windows (device windows) .................... 13
Using layouts ............................................................. 14
Controlling dome cameras ............................................. 15
Playback .................................................................. 15
Multiview playback ................................................. 16
Search ..................................................................... 16
Activity Search ...................................................... 17
Multiview search .................................................... 18
Bookmarks ................................................................ 18
Image tools ............................................................... 19
Export ..................................................................... 19
Playing video clips .................................................. 20
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Default user name and password
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DEFAULT USER NAME AND PASSWORD
User name: Admin
Password: 0308
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
This guide is an abbreviated version of the N series help document set. It
includes the following topics to get you started:
•Installing the NVR software
•Adding IP cameras
•Basic settings
•Basic use
MORE INFORMATION : For more information about installing, configuring, and
using the system, please refer to the following guides:
• Installation guide . How to install other devices, for example, dome
cameras.
• Administrator’s guide . How to use Mirasys N System Manager for
configuring the system settings.
• User’s guide . How to use Mirasys N Workstation for video and audio
surveillance.
The guides are on the DVMS Installation CD in PDF format. You can also access
the Administrator’s Guide by clicking Help in Mirasys N System Manager. You
can access the User’s Guide by clicking Help in Mirasys N Workstation.
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
The Mirasys N series system has these components:
•One to five network video recorders (NVRs).
•Master Recorder (one of the NVRs). All system configuration data is
stored on the Master Recorder.
•Client programs:
•Mirasys N System Manager. Use this program for configuring the
system and for creating user accounts and user profiles.
•Mirasys N Workstation. Use this program for real-time monitoring
and for playing back recorded video
.
The client programs can be used locally on the NVR or over a network from any
computer.
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INSTALLATION
Removing previous software version
If there is a previous version of the recorder installed, follow these steps:
NOTE : Before removing the current software version, back up system and
recorder setting in System Manager to be able to restore the settings should
any problems occur.
1 Remove the recorder and the applications (DVMS) in Add or Remove
Programs.
2 Install the new software version.
Installing new software version
Make sure that .NET Framework 2.0 and all critical updates have been installed
on the computer. You can install them by using Windows Update.
To install the NVR software:
1 Put the DVMS Installation CD into the CD drive. The setup program
starts automatically. You can also start the setup program by double-
clicking the file dvms_X.X.msi (X.X is the version number).
2 By default, the setup program installs the recorder and the
applications System Manager and Workstation.
Click Next.
3 Select the destination folder and click Next.
4 In the Installation Configuration dialog box, specify the IP address of
the Master Recorder. Click MASTER_RECORDER, click Set, and type
the IP address or DNS name of the NVR. Use the default 127.0.0.1 for
systems with one NVR. Then click Next.
5 After DirectX 9.0c installation has started, select I accept the
agreement and click Next.
6 Select the video standard and click Next.
7 Click Next to start the installation. When the NVR has been installed,
the dialog box Recorder has been successfully installed is shown. Click
Finish.
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Installation
3
Getting a license key
After the installation, the NVR supports only one IP camera. You need a license
key to get the full functionality. For the license key, send the MAC address of
the NVR and the serial number of the N series software to Mirasys. The serial
number is on the cover of the DVMS Installation CD.
To g e t a l i c e n s e k e y :
1 Click the DVMS System Manager icon on the computer desktop to start
the System Manager program.
2 The License Information dialog box is automatically shown when you
start the program for the first time. Copy the MAC address and send it
by e-mail together with the serial number of the software to
[email protected]. In return, you will receive the license key.
3 Start System Manager and click the Update License Key button in the
License Information dialog box. Type the license key. The system is
updated and System Manager closed. Next time you log on to System
Manager, all cameras are available.
Installing client programs
The system can be used from any computer that has access to the same
network as the NVR and that has the client programs installed.
To install the client programs:
1 Put the DVMS Installation CD into the CD drive. The setup program
starts automatically. If the setup program does not start
automatically, you can also start it by double-clicking the file
dvms_X.X.msi (X.X is the version number).
2 By default, the setup program installs the recorder and the
applications System Manager and Workstation. Open the menu next to
Recorder and select Entire feature will be unavailable.
Then click Next.
3 Select the destination folder and click Next.
4 In the Installation Configuration dialog box, specify the IP address of
the Master Recorder. Click MASTER_RECORDER, click Set, and type
the IP address or DNS name of the Master Recorder in the Property
Value box. The Master Recorder can be any of the NVRs in the system,
but note that all client programs in a system should use the same
Master Recorder. Then click Next.
5 When the NVR has been installed, the dialog box Recorder has been
successfully installed is shown. Click Finish.
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Setting the IP address to system configuration files
If the the recorder will function as the Master Recorder of a system,
and if it will be accessed over a network, you have to set the
recorder’s IP address through the
System Manager application.
To set the IP address through System Manager : :
1 Start System Manager locally on the Master Recorder as instructed in
the Administrator’s Guide .
2 In the System tab, click Change recorder addresses.
3 Click on Local Recorder.
4 Click the Change recorder address button .
5 Type the new IP address or DNS name of the recorder into the
New recorder address field.
6 Click OK.
NOTE : You only need to set the local IP address for the Master
Recorder of a system if the recorder can be accessed over a network.
If the recorder is accessed locally, there is no need to set the address.
CONFIGURATION
Use the Mirasys N System Manager program to configure the system settings.
Only users with administrator’s rights are allowed to change settings.
Configuring the system
To configure the system:
1 Start System Manager.
2 Add IP cameras on the Recorders tab. For more information, see
“Adding cameras” on page 5.
3 After adding the cameras, the system starts to record video using the
default settings. If necessary, you can change the camera settings on
the Recorders tab. For more information, see “Configuring cameras”
on page 5.
4 The system has one default profile “Service”, which contains the
camera channels and other devices specified by the license key. If
necessary, you can edit the default profile and add other profiles on
the Profiles tab. See “Profiles” on page 8.
5 The system has one default user, “Admin”. You can add other user
accounts on the Users tab and assign profiles and user rights to them.
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Configuration
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Adding cameras
To add IP cameras to the NVR:
1 In the camera’s internal settings, give the camera a static IP address,
a user name, and a password. See the camera manual for details.
2 Start System Manager.
3 Click the Recorders tab and double-click Hardware settings.
4 On the Video tab, click Add. The Configure IP Camera dialog box is
shown.
5 Do the following and click OK:
•Select the model of the camera or video server from the list.
•Type the IP address of the camera or video server.
•Type the port number, which is usually 80.
•Type the user name and password that were set in the camera’s
internal settings.
6 A link to the camera’s settings is shown in the Settings column. You
can click the link to access the camera’s internal settings.
NOTE : For a list of supported cameras, see the file ip_cameras.pdf on the
DVMS Installation CD.
Configuring cameras
After adding IP cameras to the system, adjust their frame rates, resolutions
and other parameters in Camera Settings.
To change camera settings:
•On the Recorders tab, double-click Cameras.
General settings
To r e n a m e a c a m e ra :
•On the General tab, select the camera and then type the new name
in the Name text box.
To disable cameras that are not used:
•Select the camera or cameras and then clear the check box In use.
To change the frame rate, image quality, or resolution:
•Select the camera and then change the settings under Video quality.
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