OPTICOM Vista "L"ite Series DVR User manual

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OPTICOM TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Vista “L”ite Series DVR
Users Guide
June 2004

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying
the appliance
The Lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

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Table of Contents
1.About the User’s Guide 8
2.Introduction 9
3.Equipment Setup Related H/W 11
3.1 Unpacking (Board Type) 11
3.1.1 System Requirement 11
3.1.2 Package Content Per Model 11
3.1.3 Chipset Comparability 12
3.2 Unpacking (PC Base System) 13
3.3 Front of theDVRSystem 14
3.4 Back of the DVR System 14
3.5 Before You Start 15
4. System Environment Setting 16
4.1. Power On 16
5. Current Time Setting 17
6. Program Start 18
7. Storage Configuration 19
7.1 Allocate Hard Drive Space 20
7.2 Delete Allocated Space 21
8. Real-Time Monitoring 22
8.1 Rear-Time Monitoring Screen 22
8.2 Main Buttons 23
8.3 Current Time and Status Display 24
8.4 Screen Split Buttons 25
8.5Camera Selection/StatusButton 26
8.6 Sensor / Control Status Buttons 27
9. Setting Password 28
10. Basic System Configuration 29
10.1 Video Source & E-mail Setup 30
10.2 Camera Rotation & Popup Setting 30

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10.3 Audio Setting 31
10.4 Analog Video Out Setting 32
10.5 Sensor & Link Alarm Setting 32
10.6 Alarm Setting 33
10.7 Alarm Wave File Setting 33
11. Video Channel Configuration 34
11.1 Motion Detection Setting 35
11.2 PTZ Configuration 36
11.3 Camera Configuration Setting 36
11.4 Video Adjust 37
11.5 Video Quality 37
11.6 Alarm Sound & E-mail Link Setting 37
12.Recording/Schedule/Configuration 38
12.1 Pre-Post Alarm Record 38
12.2 Recording Schedule Configuration 39
12.3 Recording Schedule 42
13. Network Configuration 45
13.1 Server Configuration 46
13.2 User Registration 48
13.3 Current Session 49
14.IDSetup 50
15.PTZSetup 51
15.1 Button description 52
16. Recording Data Search 53
16.1 Calendar & Playback 54
16.2 Payback Data Search Window 55
17.DetailSearch 56
17.1 Detail Search Screen 56
17.2 Digital Zoom In/Out and Enhancement 57
17.3 Still Image Print& Save 58
18. Panorama Data Search 60
19. Video Clip Backup 62
20. Client Program Installation 63
21.RemoteMonitoring 64
21.1 Client Program Description 64
21.2 Remote Client Features 68
21.2.1 Connection Screen 68
21.2.2 Recorded Data Search 69

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21.2.3 Server Setting 70
21.2.4 PTZ Control 71
22. Web Remote Client 72
23. Troubleshooting Guide 73
24. Customer’s Responsibilities 79
25. Manufacturer’s Responsibilities 79
26. Safety Summary 80
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1. About the User’s Guide
This User’s Guide is designed for end users, installers and technical support.
.●End User : If a user is able to perform basic operations or has basic knowledge about
computers, he/she can understand and use most of the functionality of the DVR by simply
following the instructions in this User’s Guide.
.●Installer : If an installer has basic knowledge of the hardware structure of a DVR,
he/she can easily understand most of the Vista “L” Series DVR’s functionality by following the
instructions in the User’s Guide and he/she will be able to set the system according to the end
user’s request.
* This User’s Manual does not include explanations of peripheral
equipment such as cameras, pan/tilt equipment, monitors, computers,
network equipment, etc.
●Technical Support : Tech support can understand most of the functionality if he/she
follows the instruction of the User’s Guide for the Vista “L” Series .DVR, and he/she
can offer advice to the end user or installer on their inquiries.
* This User’s Manual does not include explanations of peripheral equipment
such as cameras, pan/tilt equipment, monitors, computers, network
equipment, etc.
This User’s Guide explains how to set-up and operate the product from the moment
the box is opened.
The following is a list of the contents of the guide
-Equipment and System Environment Setup and Safety Instructions
-Main Server Application (Vista “L” Series DVR) Operations
-Client Application (Vista “L” Series Remote PC) Setup and Operations
-Warranty and Responsibility

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2. Introduction
The Vista “L” Series DVR series is an advanced digital video monitoring and recording
system that converts analog video signals into digital data, displays the digital video on
computer monitors in real time, stores it onto permanent storage such as hard disks with high
compression ratio, and transmits it through the Internet. It also generates credible alarms
using state-of-the-art image processing techniques. The Vista “L” Series features are:
.●Various split display modes (1, 4, 9, 16 equally split display or 6, 8, 10, 17 focused split
display)
.●Easy select & backup facilities -still image and AVI video clip (Neo Drive, CD-ROM,
Removable Hard Disk, DVD, etc.)
.●Convenient search features – our patented VisualCue® recording map shows a color-
coded recording history divided per camera. At a glance our patented VisualCue® recording
provides an easy way of searching with date/time/camera/event. Our state-of-the-art Instant
Visual Check scrollbar enables random access with instant visual checking and the panoramic
temporal search shows snap-shots for specific camera to analyze every scene. 2-times and 4-times
fast video replay are also available.
.●Remote pan/tilt/zoom control and remote program configuration – the Vista “L” Series
client program fully controls the Vista “L” Series server program through the Internet.
.●Remote video monitoring in real-time, remote searching and replaying through the
Internet.
.●Highly compressed recording of high resolution images (320×240 or 640×480,
compressed up to 1~6 KB per frame)
.●E-mail alarm – E-mails are sent when there is motion in front of the camera or sensors.
Since the e-mail contains the image taken at the time, the user can discern what was happening.
The e-mail can be transferred to a mobile phone if there is an E-mail-to-Mobile link.
The strengths of the Vista “L” Series are:
●Non-stop operation along with patented technologies.
-Anti-Frag® File System prevents disk fragmentation from to
frequent hard disk writes. -Watchdog Function continuously
checks up the system and recovers it from unexpected system
failure. -The 10-Segment Reliability Test Program guarantees
highly reliable products.

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●Rapid and flexible customization capability and high compatibility with analog CCTV
systems. -Object-oriented programming and component software technology enable rapid
completely reflecting customer requirements.
-High compatibility with analog CCTV systems promotes the reuse of existing analog
CCTV equipment.
.●User-friendly and efficient working environment.
- Various split-screen modes facilitate intensive and focused monitoring.
-Visual metaphor functions such as VisualCue®, Temporal Panorama, and Slide Bar
control enable fast and powerful search.
-Video clips and still images of interest can be stored as a backup in well-known formats on
various media such as Neo Drive, CD-RW, Removable Hard Disk, DVD-RW, DAT, and
analog video.
●Real-time remote monitoring and control through the Internet.
-Network-version client software enables real-time remote monitoring and searching,
remote pan/tilt/zoom control, and remote configuration.
-Web-version client software enables real-time remote monitoring and searching, remote
pan/tilt/zoom control with only a web browser.
●High-speed display, high-performance compression, and anti-forgery watermark adoption
- DMA data transfer and AGP enable high-speed real-time video display.
-Our unique Adaptive MPEG-4 algorithm for video data compression remarkably
prolongs the recording period.
-Our efficient and fast watermarking technology protects the recorded video against
malicious forgery.

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3. Harware Setup
3.11 Unpacking (Board Type)
3.1.1 System Requirements
Minimum Requirement Recommended
CPU Intel Celeron 1.7 GHz equivalent Intel P-4 1.8 GHz or faster
O/S Windows 2000 series, Windows XP series
Memory 128 MB 256MB or more
HDD Space 40 GB 80 GB or more
VGA Card ATI Radeon 7000 64MB or higher DDR
3.1.2 Package Content Per Model
Capture Board Type Model
VSL430 VSL1630 VSL16120 VSL16240 VSL16480 VSL16480B VSL16480C
Intel i845PE OK OK OK OK OK OK OK
Intel i865PE OK OK OK OK OK OK OK
Intel i875P OK OK OK OK OK OK OK
VIA P4X400 OK OK N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
VIA PT800 OK OK N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
SiS 645 OK OK OK OK N/A N/A N/A
Intel CPU
compatible
chipset
SiS 658 OK OK OK OK OK OK OK
SiS 748 OK OK OK OK OK OK OK
AMD CPU
compatible VIA KT400 OK OK OK OK OK OK OK
chipset
VIA KT600 OK OK OK OK OK OK OK
ATI Radeon 7000
SDR 32M OK OK OK OK OK OK OK
ATI Radeon 7000
DDR 32M OK OK OK OK OK OK OK
VGA Card
ATI Radeon 7500
DDR 128M OK OK OK OK OK OK OK

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3.2 Unpacking (System Type)
Keyboard Power Cable Manual
Mouse Computer Case Keys
DVR Main S
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3.3 Front of the DVR System
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1) Power LED: Indicates if the power is ON?OFF.
2) Run LED: Displays the status of the system.
3) HDD(Hard Disk Drive) LED: A lamp indicating the operation of the HDD
4) Power Switch: Turns the DVR system on or off.
5) FDD: Image Retrieval (Option)
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3.4 Back of the DVR System
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3.5 Before You Start
Make sure you have access to three standard grounded outlets and a flat level surface to support
the main system. Proper grounding is essential for user safety and proper DVR operation.
Before you install the Vista “L” Series DVR properly, you should prepare the following
equipment:
SVGA video monitor
CCTV cameras
Coaxial cable
1. 1. This system is not explosion-proof. Therefore, it is not to be used in the presence
of flammable material.
2. 2. Proper use of this device depends on careful reading of all instructions and labels.
3. 3. Keyboard and mouse connectors to the main system
Connect the keyboard and mouse to the back of the main system.
DVR system may not be operated if the Key Board and Mouse are not connected
proper way.
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1) Camera Inputs 1 – 16 7) Mouse Connector
2) Sensor Connections 8) Keyboard Connector
3) A/V Out Connector 9) Serial Communication Port (Com1, Com2)
4) Alarm Out Connector 10) Parallel Port
5) Audio Input Connector 11) Video Connector
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Lan Connection

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4. Video monitor cable to the main system
Connect the video monitor cable to the main system by inserting one end of the
9-pinconnecting cable into the back of the main system.
5. Video monitor cable to video monitor
Connect the video monitor cable to the video monitor by inserting one end of the
9-pin connecting cable into the back of the video monitor.
6. Coaxial video cable to the main system
Connect the coaxial video cable to the main system by inserting one end of the
BNC connecting cable into the back of the main system.
7. Coaxial video cable to the cameras
Connect the coaxial video cable to the cameras by inserting one end of the BNC
connecting cable into the back of the camera.
8. Video monitor power cord to outlet
Plug the video monitor power cord into a grounded wall outlet.
9. Main system power cord to outlet
Connect the main system power cord to a grounded wall outlet

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4. System Environment Setting
4.1. Power On
1) After setting up the hardware, turn on the power switches to the main system,
monitor, camera, and other devices connected with the Vista “L” Series DVR.
Wait a few moments for the display to appear. The system performs a self-test and
displays a message if any errors are found. Call the OPTICOM TECHNOLOGIES
Technical Support.
if error messages are displayed (E-mail: [email protected]),
Phone: [phone]
When the self-test is finished, the main screen appears.
The Vista “L” Series model determines the number of video windows in the main
screen.
For example, Displays 16CH video windows. The main screen display that you
first see when you power up is:
Please check your power supply mode before “power on”

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5. Current Time Setting
Because the Vista “L” Series DVR System is using the Windows system time, the time already set
at the factory needs to be set again with the appropriate time according to the user’s geographic
location.
Step 1) Click Settings Button Step 4) “System Time Setup “ Click
Step 2) Enter Password (default -“0”) and
click “Enter” Step 5) Set the time
for the location Press “Apply” and
“OK” to finish

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Step 3) “Data Storage Setup” Button Click

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6. Program Start
Step 1) In the Windows main screen, click “Start” →“Programs →
“Vista “L” Series DVR” Click
Step 2) Auto Update
Step 3) Main Screen

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7. Storage Configuration
: Add or delete allocation space of the hard drive for recorded video data.
* Available Hard
* Total Hard Drive Space
* Used Hard Drive
* To overwrite hard disk drive, check this box.
If this box is not checked, recording is stopped after HDD gets full (100%).

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7.1 Select Hard Drive Space for Recording

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Step 1) Click Setting Button

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8. Real-Time Monitoring
8.1 Real-Time Monitoring Screen
#1) Video Input Status. #5) Camera Display Status.
#2) Recording Status. #6) Screen Split
#3) Date/Time Mode. #7) Video Search.
#4) HDD Capacity Indicator. #8) Pan/Tilt Control.