Teleeye Ra series Manual

RA Series

Digital Video Recorder

RA204 / RA208 / RA216

Supplementary Guide

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction............................................................................................ 1

1.1.

1.1.1.1.

1.1. Introduction

IntroductionIntroduction

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1.2.

1.2.1.2.

1.2. Conv

ConvConv

Convention Used in This Manual

ention Used in This Manualention Used in This Manual

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2. Network Setup ....................................................................................... 2

2.1.

2.1.2.1.

2.1. TCP/IP Setup

TCP/IP SetupTCP/IP Setup

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2.1.1. TCP/IP Setup Through On Screen Display (OSD) Menu.............................................. 2

2.1.2. TCP/IP Setup Through Network .................................................................................. 2

A. IP Setup Utility ................................................................................................................ 2

B. Web Browser.................................................................................................................... 2

2.2.

2.2.2.2.

2.2. Port Mapping Setup

Port Mapping SetupPort Mapping Setup

Port Mapping Setup................................

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3. Local Advanced Operations.................................................................. 3

3.1.

3.1.3.1.

3.1. Schedule Recording (OSD)

Schedule Recording (OSD)Schedule Recording (OSD)

Schedule Recording (OSD) ................................

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3.2.

3.2.3.2.

3.2. Pan Tile Zoom (PTZ) Setting (OSD)

Pan Tile Zoom (PTZ) Setting (OSD)Pan Tile Zoom (PTZ) Setting (OSD)

Pan Tile Zoom (PTZ) Setting (OSD) ................................

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3.2.1. Connection with PTZ Cameras .................................................................................... 6

3.2.2. Configure PTZ Cameras Driver and Setting................................................................. 6

3.3.

3.3.3.3.

3.3. Alarm Sensors and Rela

Alarm Sensors and RelaAlarm Sensors and Rela

Alarm Sensors and Relay Control (OSD)

y Control (OSD)y Control (OSD)

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3.4.

3.4.3.4.

3.4. Event Setting (OSD)

Event Setting (OSD)Event Setting (OSD)

Event Setting (OSD) ................................

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3.4.1. Alarm (OSD) ............................................................................................................. 10

3.4.2. Motion (OSD)............................................................................................................ 11

3.4.3. Video Loss (OSD)...................................................................................................... 13

3.4.4. Disk Usage Level (OSD) ........................................................................................... 13

3.4.5. HDD Available (OSD) ............................................................................................... 14

3.5.

3.5.3.5.

3.5. Action Setting (OSD)

Action Setting (OSD)Action Setting (OSD)

Action Setting (OSD) ................................

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3.5.1. Recording (OSD) ....................................................................................................... 14

3.5.2. Buzzer (OSD) ............................................................................................................ 14

4. Remote Advanced Operations............................................................ 15

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4.1. Schedule Recording (Net

Schedule Recording (NetSchedule Recording (Net

Schedule Recording (Network)

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4.2.

4.2.4.2.

4.2. PTZ Setting (Network)

PTZ Setting (Network)PTZ Setting (Network)

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4.2.1. Connection with PTZ Cameras .................................................................................. 16

4.2.2. Configure P/T/Z Cameras Driver and Setting............................................................. 17

4.2.3. PTZ Setting Procedure:.............................................................................................. 18

4.2.4. {Pan Tilt Zoom Control} Panel Description: .............................................................. 19

4.2.5. Program Preset Procedure:......................................................................................... 21

4.2.6. Recall/Edit Patrol Procedure: ..................................................................................... 22

4.3.

4.3.4.3.

4.3. Event Setting (Network)

Event Setting (Network)Event Setting (Network)

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4.3.1. Alarm (Network) ....................................................................................................... 23

4.3.2. Motion (Network)...................................................................................................... 24

4.3.3. Video Loss (Network)................................................................................................ 27

4.3.4. Disk Usage Level (Network)...................................................................................... 28

4.3.5. HDD Available (Network) ......................................................................................... 28

4.4.

4.4.4.4.

4.4. Action Setting (Network)

Action Setting (Network)Action Setting (Network)

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4.4.1. Recording (Network) ................................................................................................. 29

4.4.2. Buzzer (Network) ...................................................................................................... 29

5. Appendix .............................................................................................. 31

5.1.

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5.1. Specification

SpecificationSpecification

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Introduction

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1. Introduction

1.1. Introduction

TeleEye RA Series is a complete portfolio of practical video server utilising our proprietary

SMAC-M compression technology. The RA range offers the balanced combination of high-quality

video, mobility, scalability and cost effectiveness. User can access TeleEye RA digital video

recorder through Internet web browser anywhere and anytime.

To access RA series video server smoothly through web browser, there are some requirements for

your operational computer.

PC Requirements:

CPU: Pentium ® Dual-Core 2.2 GHZ or above

RAM: 1 GB or above

HDD: 1GB of free disk space or above

Display: 1024 x 768, true color

OS: MS Windows XP, Vista

Other Requirements:

Java: Sun Microsystems Java 2 runtime Version 1.5.0 or above

IE: Windows Internet Explorer Version 6 or above

1.2. Convention Used in This Manual

[ ] On Screen Display (OSD) menu items or buttons in software

Remarks

References

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2. Network Setup

2.1. TCP/IP Setup

2.1.1. TCP/IP Setup Through On Screen Display (OSD) Menu

1. Press [Menu] button on RA digital video recorder front panel or remote control, select

[SETUP] 



[CONNECTION] 



[TCP/IP]

2. Select “NO” for [Auto IP] if you want to change IP address, mask or gateway

3. Use [↑

↑↑

↑] and [↓

↓↓

↓] buttons to set IP address, mask or gateway.

4. Wait for the system to save the setting

2.1.2. TCP/IP Setup Through Network

A. IP Setup Utility

1. Install TeleEye IP Setup Utility software using the bundled CD. .NET framework is needed for

IP Setup Utility operation. You can find .NET framework installer in RA software CD.

2. Run IP Setup Utility

3. Find your RA digital video recorder according to the series number provided by your provider.

4. To assign another IP address, mask or gateway, click to uncheck “Obtain an IP address

automatically” and enter the corresponding information.

5. Make sure the gateway is the same as your router.

6. Click on [Apply] to save the changes

B. Web Browser

1. Type in the IP address plus port number (http://IPAddress:Port ) in web browser address bar or

use TeleEye IP Setup Utility to access RA web page

2. Click on [Menu] 



[Server Setting] , select [Network]

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Figure 2-2-1 Network Settings

3. To assign another IP address, mask or gateway, click to uncheck “Obtain an IP address

automatically” and enter the corresponding information

4. Click on [Apply] to save the changes

2.2. Port Mapping Setup

Port mapping, also called port forwarding or punch-through, enables you to create a permanent

translation entry that maps a protocol port on your gateway machine to an IP address and protocol

port on your private LAN. This process enables you to run a public Internet service on a machine

that is otherwise hidden from the Internet by your gateway.

To access your RA digital video recorder outside your private LAN, you need to do port mapping

for your RA digital video recorder. For detail setup procedure please refer to your router user

manual. After finish the port mapping, you can always access your RA digital video recorder

anywhere by the IP address and port number through web browser. The address should be in this

format: http://IPAddress:Port .

The default port number is 1024.You can use this port number for pop mapping.

3. Local Advanced Operations

3.1. Schedule Recording (OSD)

TeleEye RA series digital video recorder supports schedule recording Users can specify different

recording time from Monday to Sunday. Besides, RA series digital video recorder also support

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motion recording, which mean during the user define time period recording will start when a motion

event is triggered.

Schedule recording setup procedure:

1. Press on [MENU] button, select [RECORDING] 



[SCHEDULE RECORDING]

Figure 3-3-1 Schedule Recording

2. Use [←

←←

←]and [→

→→

→]buttons to select a day

3. Click on [OK] button to pop up {OPTION MENU}

Figure 3-3-2 Option Menu

4. Select [ADD]

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Figure 3-3-3 Schedule Adding

5. Use [←

←←

←]and [→

→→

→]buttons to select a Type. “Motion Rec” means recording will start when a

motion event is triggered. Please refer to 3.4.2 Motion for motion detection area setting.

6. Use [←

←←

←]and [→

→→

→]buttons to select a day and use [↑

↑↑

↑] and [↓

↓↓

↓] buttons to enable or disable a day

7. Use [↑

↑↑

↑] and [↓

↓↓

↓] buttons to select start time and end time

8. Click [OK] button to apply the setting

9. Click on [OK] button to pop up {OPTION MENU}

10. Select [Edit] to edit a selected schedule

11. Click on [OK] button to pop up {OPTION MENU}

12. Select [REMOVE] to delete schedules

Figure 3-3-4 Schedule Removing

13. Click on [OK] button to pop up {OPTION MENU}

14. Select [COPY] to copy schedule

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Figure 3-3-5 Schedule Copy

15. Select to copy single schedule or schedules of entire day

16. Select a day by using [←

←←

←]and [→

→→

→]buttons to select a day and [↑

↑↑

↑] and [↓

↓↓

↓] buttons to enable or

disable a day.

3.2. Pan Tile Zoom (PTZ) Setting (OSD)

As TeleEye RA digital video recorder built with a RS485 IN and OUT port, you can connect port

OUT to Pan/Tilt/Zoom cameras (in parallel) and connect port IN to keyboard controller. The

connection diagram is shown below.

3.2.1. Connection with PTZ Cameras

1. Connect the P/T/Z cameras to the RS 485 OUT port in parallel at the TeleEye RA rear panel.

Connect the P/T/Z cameras to video input port according to each P/T/Z camera ID.

All P/T/Z cameras should be the same model.

2. Connect the keyboard controller to the RS 485 IN port at the TeleEye RA rear panel. For

keyboard controller setup, please refer to the keyboard controller manual.

3.2.2. Configure PTZ Cameras Driver and Setting

Pan Speed

The horizontal movement speed of the PTZ camera

Tilt Speed

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The vertical movement speed of the PTZ camera

Pan Duration

The horizontal movement duration after pressing a [←

←←

←]or [→

→→

→]button

Tilt Duration

The vertical movement duration after pressing a [↑

↑↑

↑]or [↓

↓↓

↓]button

Zoom Duration

The zoom in or out duration after pressing a [Zoom Tele] or [Zoom Wide] button

Iris Duration

The open or close of iris duration after pressing a [Open Iris] or [Close Iris] button

Focus Duration

The focus duration after pressing a [Focus Near] or [Focus Far] button

Additional Duration

Some additional camera functions duration

Washer Duration

The action time taken for the washer of the PTZ camera

Wiper Duration

The action time taken for the wiper of the PTZ camera

Patrol Speed

The movement speed for one position to another position of the PTZ camera

Patrol Dwell Time

The time for the PTZ camera to stay at one position

Due to different PTZ camera supports different driver operation, some PTZ camera settings

may be dimmed. If there is any problem, please refer to the manual of the PTZ camera to

check whether your PTZ cameras have that function or not.

Configure P/T/Z cameras driver and setting through OSD menu as follows:

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1. Press on [MENU] button, select [SETUP] 



[VIDEO] 



[CAMERA SETTING] 





[CAMERA (NO.)]

2. Set [SUPPORT PTZ] the to be “YES”.

3. Select [GENERAL PTZ SETTING] 



[PTZ MOVEMENT SETTING], please refer to

your PTZ camera manual for movement settings.

Figure 3-3-6 PTZ Movement Setting

4. Go back to [GENERAL PTZ SETTING]

Figure 3-3-7 General PTZ Setting

5. Select [ADVANCED PTZ SETTING] to configure P/T/Z cameras driver and baud rate.

Please check out your PTZ camera specification to find out the right PTZ driver. If you can’t

find the driver you need from the list please contact us.

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Figure 3-3-8 Advanced PTZ Setting

3.3. Alarm Sensors and Relay Control (OSD)

TeleEye RA supports up to 4 alarm ports in for connecting with alarm sensors and 2 relay ports for

control. The distributions of alarm and relay control ports are shown in the following diagram.

Figure 2-3-9 VGA Ports

Pin Assignment Table

Pin 1 ALARM_IN0

Pin 2 ALARM_IN1

Pin 3 ALARM_IN2

Pin 4 ALARM_IN3

Pin 5 CAR_KEY

Pin 6 RELAY_OUT_B

Pin 7 RELAY_OUT_A

Pin 8 GND

Pin 9 GND

Normal Close Alarm (NC)

sensor drive

output wire

A

B

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sensor drive

output

wire

B

A

Normal Open Alarm (NO)

Please refer to 3.4.1 Alarm or 4.3.1 Alarm for alarm setting

3.4. Event Setting (OSD)

3.4.1. Alarm (OSD)

Alarm can be used to detect events, such as fire and illegal entering by someone.

Alarm Sensor Type

Alarm sensors have two types: normal close (NC) and normal open (NO). Normal Close means the

normal circuit status is close and an alarm event is triggered if the circuit is open. Normal Open

means the normal circuit status is open and an alarm event is triggered if the circuit is close.

Alarm Setup Procedure

1. Press on [MENU] button, select [SETUP] 



[EVENT HANDLER] 



[ALARM]

2. Select an alarm.

Figure 3-3-10 Alarm Setting

Term Status Description

Short Circuit NORMAL Sensor drive output close (point A and B)

Open Circuit ALARM Sensor drive output open (point A and B)

Term Status Description

Short Circuit ALARM Sensor drive output close (point A and B)

Open Circuit

NORMAL

Sensor drive output open (point A and B)

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3. Select “YES” for [ENABLED].

4. Select a type for [SENSOR TYPE]

3.4.2. Motion (OSD)

Motion event happens when RA series digital video recorder detect movements inside a

surveillance area.

Motion Detection Example

If motion detection function is activated, digital video recorder will capture the movement in

surveillance area as shown in Figure 3-3-11 Motion Example.

Figure 3-3-11 Motion Example

Area

In motion detection, one motion block is divided into four sub-blocks as Figure 3-3-12 Sub-blocks

shows. The definition of area is how many sub-blocks have detected motion in order to trigger a

motion event. The range of area option is 25% (1 block) to 100% (4 blocks). If a motion block area

is set to be 75%, a motion event will happen when more than 3 of 4 sub-blocks detect movements at

the same time.

Motion Block

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Figure 3-3-12 Sub-blocks

Motion Detection Area Setup Procedure:

1. Press on [MENU] button, select [SETUP] 



[EVENT HANDLER] 



[MOTION]

2. Select a camera

Figure 3-3-13 Motion Setting

3. Select “YES” for [ENABLED] column.

4. Click on [MOTION DECTOR SETTING]

Figure 3-3-14 Motion Detection Area Setting

5. Go to [SELECT], click on [OK] button to start selection. Use [←

←←

←], [→

→→

→], [↑

↑↑

↑]and [↓

↓↓

↓]buttons

to select an area. Click on [OK] button again to end selection.

6. Go to [DESELECT]. Click on [OK] button and then use [←

←←

←], [→

→→

→], [↑

↑↑

↑]and [↓

↓↓

↓]buttons to

select an area. Click on [OK] button again if you like to end this operation.

7. Go to [SELECT ALL] to select whole camera area.

8. Go to [DESELECT ALL] to select

9. Go to [RESTORE] to restore the motion detection area. The selected blocks are filling in

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“green” color and will turn into “red” color when motion is detected.

Figure 3-15 Motion Detection Area

10. Go to [SENS] to select a sensitivity level

11. Go to [OK] to save the settings

3.4.3. Video Loss (OSD)

Video loss event happens when the RA receives no signal from cameras. The camera displays a blue

picture under video loss condition.

Video Loss Setup Procedure:

1. Press on [MENU] button, select [SETUP] 



[EVENT HANDLER] 



[VIDEO LOSS]

2. Select a camera

3. Select “YES” for [Enabled] column

3.4.4. Disk Usage Level (OSD)

Disk usage level event happens when HDD usage level reach a define percentage. Users can set the

alert level to be 50%~100%

Disk Usage Setup Procedure

1. Press on [MENU] button, select [SETUP] 



[EVENT HANDLER] 



[DISK USAGE]

2. Select “YES” for [ENABLED] column

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3. Select an alert level for [WARNING LEVEL].

3.4.5. HDD Available (OSD)

HDD available event happens when an HDD is missing.

HDD Available Setup Procedure

1. Press on [MENU] button, select [SETUP] 



[EVENT HANDLER] 



[HDD AVALIBALE]

2. Select “YES” for [ENABLED] column

3.5. Action Setting (OSD)

When an event is trigger, user can define the action taken by RA, the actions include recording and

buzzer.

3.5.1. Recording (OSD)

If an event is associated with recording action, recording will start automatically when this event is

triggered. To enable recording action, follow the steps below.

1. Press on [MENU] button, select [SETUP] 



[EVENT HANDLE]

2. Select an event setting (Only alarm and motion support recording)

3. Choose “YES” for [ENABLED] column

4. Go to [RECORDING]

5. Choose “YES” for [ENABLED] column

6. Select a time period for recording to stop after this event is clear by user.

7. Select recording mode

8. The recording video can be found in playback log.

3.5.2. Buzzer (OSD)

If an event is associated with buzzer action, RA will produce a “Beep” sound to draw people’s

attention when this event is triggered.

Duration

Duration is the period for turning on the buzzer.

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Action Delay

Action delay is the period after turning off the buzzer turning on.

Buzzer setup procedure:

1. Press on [MENU] button, select [SETUP] 



[EVENT HANDLE]

2. Select an event setting (Only video loss, disk usage and HDD available support buzzer)

3. Choose “YES” for [ENABLED] column

4. Select [BUZZER]

5. Choose “YES” for [ENABLED] column

6. Select [GENERAL BUZZER SETTING]

7. Select duration time

8. Select action delay time

4. Remote Advanced Operations

4.1. Schedule Recording (Network)

TeleEye RA series digital video recorder supports schedule recording Users can specify different

recording time from Monday to Sunday. Besides, RA series digital video recorder also support

motion recording, which mean during the user define time period recording will start when a motion

event is triggered.

Schedule recording setup procedure:

1. Click on [Menu] 



[Server Setting] , select [Recording] 



[Scheduled

Recording]

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Figure 4-4-1 Scheduled Recording Setting

2. Click on [Add] button to add a new schedule

3. Select a type from “Normal Recording” and “Motion Recording”

4. Select days, start time and end time

5. Click [OK] to save the setting

6. Graphical representation of the new schedule will show on the left side

7. You can select a schedule by clicking on any space of a column to select the day it represents.

The schedules will show in list way on the right hand side.

8. Click to select a schedule

9. Click [Edit] to edit the detail

10. Click [Copy] to copy this schedule to another day

11. Click [Today] to show today’s schedules

12. To remove a schedule, click on [Remove] button. You can delete the schedule highlighted in

list view on the right hand side, delete today’s schedules or delete all schedules.

4.2. PTZ Setting (Network)

As TeleEye RA digital video recorder built with a RS485 IN and OUT port, you can connect port

OUT to Pan/Tilt/Zoom cameras (in parallel) and connect port IN to keyboard controller. The

connection diagram is shown below.

4.2.1. Connection with PTZ Cameras

1. Connect the P/T/Z cameras to the RS 485 OUT port in parallel at the TeleEye RA rear panel.

Connect the P/T/Z cameras to video input port according to each P/T/Z camera ID.

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