Planet HDVR-1600 User manual

Central Management System
HCMS
User’s manual
Version 1.0.0
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Revision
User’s Manual for PLANET Central Management System:
Model: HCMS
Rev: 1.0.0 (2009, May)
Part No. EM-HCMSv1

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1...................................................................................................................................6
Introduction ..............................................................................................................................6
Overview.......................................................................................................................................................6
1.1 System Requirement...........................................................................................................................7
1.2 System Requirement...........................................................................................................................8
Chapter 2 Software Installation..............................................................................................9
Chapter 3 Software Upgrade.................................................................................................14
Chapter 4 Start the HCMS....................................................................................................16
4.1 Starting Up.........................................................................................................................................16
4.2 Login ..................................................................................................................................................17
Chapter 5 ButtonsAvailable on the Main Window.............................................................18
Chapter 6 Configure the HCMS ...........................................................................................22
6.1 Setup Groups.....................................................................................................................................22
6.2 Manage the Sites ...............................................................................................................................25
6.2.1 Add/Remove a Site..........................................................................................................26
6.2.2 Setup the Site via Device Search.....................................................................................27
6.2.3 Setup the DVR Site Manually.........................................................................................28
6.2.4 Setup the IP Camera Site Manually.................................................................................29
6.3 Setup the File Path............................................................................................................................30
6.4 Alert Events.......................................................................................................................................32
6.5 HCMS User .......................................................................................................................................36
6.6 Sequence ............................................................................................................................................39
6.7 Login Setting .....................................................................................................................................40
6.8 Network Setting.................................................................................................................................42
6.9 Log Data.............................................................................................................................................43
6.10 Export or Import Settings..............................................................................................................44
Chapter 7 Operation of the HCMS.......................................................................................45
7.1 View Live Image /Assign Camera...................................................................................................46
7.2 Camera Setting / Camera Info.........................................................................................................48
7.3 Display Mode.....................................................................................................................................50
7.4 Zoom In/Out Control via Mouse .....................................................................................................51
7.5 Sequence Display...............................................................................................................................52
7.6 Adjust the Image...............................................................................................................................53
7.7 Playback Recorded Video.................................................................................................................54
7.8 Configure the OSD Menu of the Connected Site............................................................................59
7.9 Search for Event Videos....................................................................................................................61
7.10 HCMS Motion Detection................................................................................................................63
7.11 Object Search ..................................................................................................................................64

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7.12 Take a Snapshot ..............................................................................................................................65
7.13 2-Way Audio Talk............................................................................................................................66
7.14 Instant Record Function.................................................................................................................67
7.15 Dome Setting / Dome Control........................................................................................................68
7.16 Schedule Record Function..............................................................................................................70
7.17 E-MAPFunction .............................................................................................................................79
7.18 Health Function...............................................................................................................................83
7.19 Lock Function..................................................................................................................................84
7.20 Joystick Control Function..............................................................................................................86
AppendixA: The HCMS Player ...............................................................................................................88
Appendix B: Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................94

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Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
The Hybrid DVR – HDVR-1600 Central Management System (HCMS) offers a simple and centralized
monitoring interface for the video surveillance equipments. It gives the user access to monitor multiple DVRs,
and allows the user to simultaneously monitor 64 sites per group (up to 10 groups) within several clicks.
Features:
zMonitor Multiple Sites - Supports up to 10 groups, each group can add up to 64 sites
zAlert Function (LAN Only) - Sends live/event video clips and messages to the local computer from all
connected DVR(s)
zConnected Configuration - Configures the settings of the connected DVR(s)
zRemote Playback – Allows the user to view recorded video stored in the connected DVR(s)
zHDD Information – Displays information of all disk drives that are being used on the local computer
zDome Control - Remotely operates the speed domes via the Internet
zSearch (Devices) - Searches the LAN network for any available connected DVR
zSearch (Video) - Searches the connected DVR for any recorded video
zRecord - Records live or playback videos to the local computer
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1.1 System Requirement
The following chart shows recommended computer system:
Operating Systems Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista
CPU Minimum:
Pentium 4 2.0GHz
Recommended:
Pentium 4 3.0GHz
RAM Memory Minimum: 512MB
(Connects ≦32ch)
Recommended: 1GB
(Connects 64ch)
Bandwidth Minimum: 256K Recommended: 1536K
HDD Minimum 5GB HDD space is required if there is need to record
video to the local computer.
Video Card Recommended:
Pre-installed with more than 64MB RAM
CPU: Intel(R) Core (TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @2.4GHz, RAM:
2GB, OS: WinXp, Display: NVDIA GrForce 8400GS 512M,
Ethernet: Gigabit LAN, HUB: Gigabit HUB
With the above system, the tested PC can stably connect up to
512 channels, which is the same as 32 units of 16-ch DVRs.
Tested Connection
Extreme
NOTE: This system is required when 16 Megapixel IP
cameras with 1280x960 resolutions are going to be connected.
NOTE: If the operating system is Windows Vista, some functions (such as Record, Auto Reboot, etc)
will not work properly due to User Account Control (UAC). Follow steps below to solve this problem.
Step 1. If a previous version of HCMS is installed, export setting files of HCMS servers (1~4) before
installing the new version HCMS.
Step 2. Due to UAC, user account in Windows Vista cannot properly run applications that will write in
“C:\Program Files\” folder. Therefore, HCMS will be installed in “C:\” folder instead.
Step 3. Once the new version HCMS is installed, import the setting files back to HCMS servers (1~4).
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1.2 System Requirement
The following chart shows the models of IP cameras recognized by the HCMS:
Brand/Model Streaming Protocol Video Stream Format Audio Stream Format
PLANET RTP/RTSP MPEG4
No support now. (This feature
will available in the future.)
AXIS 200 Series RTP/RTSP MPEG4 Unsupported
VivoTek 7000 Series RTP/RTSP MPEG4 Unsupported
NOTE: Each group can only connect to at most 16 IP cameras.
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Chapter 2
Software Installation
After acquired the installation file, follow the steps below to install the HCMS to the local computer.
Step 1: There are 2 ways to start the installation.
Option1:It will entry the Main Menu automatically when the CD is
inserted into the CD-Rom, click on the HCMS Software
hyperlink to start the installation.
Option2: Browse this CD-Rom and open the “HCMS Software” folder,
click on the Setup.exe file to start the installation.
NOTE: If an older version of the HCMS had been installed in the local computer, a message box
will be shown during the installation. Click <OK> to uninstall the previous version.
After clicking <OK>, an <HCMS Installation Uninstall: Confirmation> dialog will be displayed. Click
<Uninstall> to uninstall the older version and continue with the next step.
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Step 2: Select the components that are going to be installed. It is strongly recommended to select the
<Start Menu Shortcuts> to create shortcuts in the Start Menu and on the Desktop. Otherwise
whenever the program is to be opened, it will have to be found under the path:
“\CMS\EXE\CMS.exe”. Click <Next> to go to next step.
The components of the HCMS Installation Setup:
: The HCMS main program (Default).
: Check to create shortcuts in the Start Menu and on the
Desktop.
: Check to install the NTP (Network Time Protocol)
Server.
: Check this box to load default setting, or uncheck it to
load the old setting of previous installed HCMS.
Step 3: The HCMS main program will be the first program to be installed. Choose a folder to install the
HCMS or it will be installed to the default destination folder “\CMS\”. Click <Install> to start the
Installation; or click <Back> to go back to the previous step.
NOTE: If the PC has not installed “Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable Package
(x86)”, an alert message will be shown as below. Click <OK> and the installation will be
terminated. Access the following link:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=a5c84275-3b97-4ab7-a40d-3802b2
af5fc2&DisplayLang=en and click <Download> to download and install it.
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Step 4: The NTP Server will be the next program to be installed. The NTP Server enables the local
computer, which is running the HCMS, to become a central NTP Server for the connected
DVR(s) so the time for the local computer and the connected DVR(s) is synchronized.
Click <OK> to start installing the NTP Server.
Step 5: Click <Close>, and the Software Installation is complete.
NTP Service (Server)
The NTP Service (Server) enables the local computer, which is running the HCMS, to become a central
NTP server for the connected DVR(s) so the time for the connected DVR(s) and the local computer is
synchronized.
To do so, the IP address of the local computer is needed.
Go to Start menu, select Run.
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Type in cmd and click OK.
Type in ipconfig to get the IP Address of the local computer. Write down the IP address on a piece of
paper for later use.
After the IP address is found, setup the connected DVR(s).
First, go to <Main Menu> Æ<System Setup> Æ<Date/Time> Æ<Time Zone> to setup time zone. To
find out the local time zone, please visit www.greenwichmeantime.com
NOTE: The <Time Zone> must be set or the <Network Time Protocol Setup> will not be
accessible.
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After entered the local time zone, the <Network Time Protocol Setup> option will be accessible. Go to
<Main Menu> Æ<System Setup> Æ<Date/Time> Æ<Network Time Protocol Setup>, and the following
menu will be displayed.
Network Time Protocol Setup
1. NTP Server
2. Automatically Time Sync
3. Manually Time Sync
time.nist.gov
ON
No
In this example, the NTP server should be set to “192.168.7.122” which is the IP address of the local
computer. After the NTP server is set, select <Manually Time Sync> to sync the time with the local
computer. The time sync can also be updated periodically. Select ‘ON’ for <Automatically Time Sync>,
and the time will be automatically synced once an hour.

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Chapter 3
Software Upgrade
The HCMS will automatically connect to the FTP Server and check for upgrade every once a month. If
no upgrade is available, the HCMS will continue normal process. If upgrade is detected, please follow
the steps below to proceed.
Step 1: A message box will pop up to inform that there is upgrade available.
Click <OK> to download the upgrade software and continue to the next step. Otherwise, click
<Cancel> to abort and continue to normal HCMS process.
Step 2: Choose a destination folder to save the file. Then a window will pop up and show the
downloading status.
Click <Abort> to terminate the download and the HCMS will be started as usual.
Step 3: When the download is completed, the installation of the new version of the HCMS can be
started following the same procedures described in the Software Installation section.
NOTE: If the upgrade file is not completely downloaded, an error message will be displayed as
below.
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NOTE: A release note will also be downloaded together with the setup file. The following
message will be displayed to show the file path where the release note is saved.
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Chapter 4
Start the HCMS
There are 3 ways to start the HCMS. Note that method A and B are only available if the “Start Menu
Shortcuts” component is installed. Please see section Software Installation for more information.
Method A: Click Start menu and select Programs; find “HCMS” from the listed programs.
Method B: Double click on the shortcut icon on the desktop.
Method C: Go to “\CMS\EXE\” and double click on the HCMS icon.
4.1 Starting Up
If the HCMS is started for the first time, select a desired language for the interface. The available
languages are listed in the scroll box. Click <OK> to confirm the selection.
If the system memory or CPU frequency is less than the requirement, the error message shown as
below will be displayed.
The following message will be shown if the setting file is blank or broken.
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4.2 Login
The default User Name & Password are listed below.
User Name: admin
Password: 1234
Check <Save user name and password> to save time from entering username and password every
time the HCMS starts. Click <OK> to login.
The username and password accounts can be added or removed under the <HCMS User> tab in
<Setting> configuration window. Refer to the HCMS User section for more information.
NOTE: If the wrong username or password is entered for 3 times, the message below will be
shown, and the HCMS will be closed automatically after <OK> is clicked. Reopen the HCMS to
enter the correct username and password.
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Chapter 5
Buttons Available on the Main Window
After starting the HCMS, the main window of the HCMS will be shown as the figure below. The name of
each button is indicated as follows.
1 Display Modes:
2X2, 3X3, 4X4, 5X5, 6X6, 7X7, 8X8, Sequence, Full Screen
2 Left to Right: Live, Playback, HCMS Player, Snapshot, Emap
3 Left to Right: Schedule Record, Setting, Health, Lock
4 Site Tree
5 Bandwidth, Audio
6 HDD Info
The usage and function of each button will be briefly described as follows.
Display Mode
Click on any <Mode> icons to view the image in a multiple window mode. The selections include
4-window, 9-window, 16-window, 25-window, 36-window, 49-window, and 64-window modes. Refer to
section Display Mode for more details on operation.
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Click on <Sequence> to start displaying the sequence list. See Sequence Display section for more
detailed information.
Click on <Full Screen> to extend the current viewing grids to full screen. Hit <Esc> to exit.
Live
Click on the <Live> icon to view the live video. Note that after viewing recorded video, this button needs
to be clicked to switch back to the live mode.
Playback
Click on the <Playback> icon to view recorded video stored in the HDD of the connected DVR. Please
refer to Playback Recorded Video section for more information about playing back the video.
HCMS Player
Click on the <HCMS Player> icon to open the HCMS Player. The HCMS Player is a compact version of
the standard DVR Player. Please refer to the Appendix A for more information.
Snapshot
Click on the <Snapshot> icon to save a snapshot of the current window(s). Refer to section Take a
Snapshot for detailed information.
Emap
Click on the <Emap> icon to open the E-Map program. The E-Map is a program that allows the user to
illustrate the positions of the cameras on a self selected image.
Schedule Record
Click on the <Schedule Record> icon to schedule the recording time frame for the sites.
Setting
Click on the <Setting> icon to set up the configuration. Refer to section Configure the HCMS for
detailed information.

Health
Click on the <Health> icon to see the HDD information of the connected DVR(s). The data will be
updated every 5 minutes. The following figure is an example. See Health Function section for more
detailed information.
NOTE: If more than half of the connected devices are not the HDVR-1600, a warning message
as below will be shown and the HCMS will be closed automatically.
We are suggest to use HDVR-1600 as mainly device on HCMS, if there is a large demands for
connecting IP camera singly, we are strongly recommend to use Planet CVPL (Cam Viewer
Plus Lite) or CVPP (Cam Viewer Plus Professional) softwares.
Lock
Click on the <Lock> icon to lock the HCMS to protect the works on the HCMS when the user needs to
be away from the computer for a while. This function is the same as the computer’s screensaver. See
Lock Function section for more detailed information.
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