X-Vision Digital Video Recorder User manual

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2005-02 Edition
Copyright 2002-2005 by X-Vision

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Chapter 1
AboutX-VisionDVR
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1.1 Introduction
X-Vision DVR is a computerized system that performs displaying, recording and retrieving the analog data from CCTV onto
personal computer. As it admixes advanced hardware technology and innovative software, it carries out security tasks with
high performance and maximized system stablility.
X-Vision DVR can accept up to 32 cameras on frame rate up to 400/400fps (in PAL type) depending on model type.
As X-Vision DVR adopts high compression algorithm, it maximizes storage capability and creates less network distruption.
It can create high quality and noise reduced image, which never lose original quality or degrade over time comparing with
the analog recorders of the past.
X-Vision DVR also allows multiple users to access local DVR through any network connection for instant live viewing and
remote search.
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1.2 Features
 Max. 32-Ch camera inputs
 Display speed (in PAL type) at max. 400fps / Recording speed at max. 400fps
 Provides Mpeg4 and Mjpeg compression algorithm
 High resolution at 720 x 576 (in PAL type)
 Max. 16-Ch audio recording (Optional)
 Various alert modes upon various events
 Pan/Tilt/Zoom control on both server and client side
 32 level of security access
 Digital watermark support
 Dynamic IP support
 Multiple and simultaneous remote connections
 Allows access from Windows CE installed PDA through mobile internet
 High performance, durable rackmount case
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1.3 Im
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ortant Notes
Before Operating PCDVR Server Program
1) Recycle Bin Setup
Check on the box “Do not move files to the Recycle Bin. Remove files immediately when deleted.” in the property of
Recycle Bin.
2) Display Setup
- Set resolution at 1024x768 and High Color 16bit.
- Set “System Standby”, “Turn off monitor” and “Turn off hard disk” at “Never” in Display Properties\Power
Management Properties\Power Schemes.
3) Rebooting Setup
We highly recommend you to set automatic daily rebooting in idle time for most stable system operation.
4) Operating System
Windows 2000 or Windows XP
5) DirectX
DirectX Verison 8.1 or above
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Chapter 2
X-VisionDVRUnit
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2.1 Unpacking X-Vision DVR Unit
Remove X-Vision DVR Unit from the package.
Make sure that the following contents are included in the package before beginning the installation procedure.
Included contents are ;
1. Mouse
2. Keyboard
3. X-Vision PCDVR Software CD-Rom
4. X-Vision DVR Unit
5. Manual
6. Power Cord
2.2 Front View of X-Vision DVR
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1. Power LED : Green light turns on when switching on.
2. HDD LED : Red light turns on when hard disk runs
3. Power switch
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2.3 Rear View of X-Vision DVR
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1. Sensor Input (8 Input Ports) 10. USB Port
2. Camera Input (Ch1 ~ Ch16) 11. COM1 Connector
(For PTZ device)
3. Alarm Output (5 Output Ports) 12. Print Connector
4. TV Out Port 13. COM2 Connector
5. AC Power Socket (Power In) 14. Line-out Connector
6. AC Power VAC Switch
(DIP Switch for 110/240 VAC) 15. Line-in Connector
7. AC Power Socket (Power Out) 16. Mic Connector
8. PS2 Socket (Keyboard) 17. Monitor Connector
9. PS2 Socket (Mouse) 18 Lan Connection Port
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2.4 Connecting Sensor And Alarm
[ Sensor Input Terminal ]
1. Connection
Connect one signal lineto COM port and connect
Another signal line to the desired sensor number.
2. Operation
- Normal : 1-8 Terminal & COM Port Open
- Sensor Detection : 1-8 Terminal & COM Port
Close
3. At normal close mode, it works reversely.
[ Alarm Output Terminal ]
1. Connection
Connect both power lines to DO terminal
2. Operation
- Normal : DO Terminal Open
- Control Output : DO Terminal Close
3 D/O Voltage
.DC 30V, 1A or below
.DC 110V, 0.3A or below
.AC 125V, 500mAor below
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2.5 Connecting Pan/Tilt
COM Port (RS232C)
RS422/485 Converter
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Chapter 3
LiveMode
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3.1 Live Mode
After running PCDVR Server program, the below GUI immediately executes. It displays the real-time images coming from
the attached cameras and contains functional buttons for switching to other setup modes.
Image Display Window
Pan/Tilt/Zoom
Control Pad
Exit
Screen Division
Select Button
Current Date
Time Indicato
r
Camera/Alarm/TV-Out Panel
Search Mode
Setup Mode
Voice Communication
Instant Replay
Emergent Recording
Instant Lock
HDD Space Indicator
Backup Indicator
Client Connection Indicator
A
uto Switching Indicato
r
Status indicator
Event Detect Indicator
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3.2 Selectin
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On Screen Division Button
1-Split
4-Split
6-Split
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10-Split
13-Split
13-Split
30-Split
36-Split
Full Screen Mode
Auto Switching Mode
Reset Screen
16-Split
22-Split
25-Split
10-Split
9-Split
7-Split
 Full Screen Mode Button ; hides all buttons and displays only video. To return right-mouse click.
 Auto Switching Mode Button ; video channels will be switched in sequential order through selected screen division.
Clicking on each screen division button switches videos manually on each screen division.
 Reset Screen ; return to default video arrangement in case of moving camera views to another locations
by drag-and-drop.
3.3 Pan/Tilt/Zoom O
p
eration
Zoom Out
Focus Near
Pan/Tilt
Movement
Zoom In
Focus Far
PT Option
Button
 If Pan/Tilt is set for the camera from “Camera Setup\Pan/Tilt Setup”, Pan/Tilt icon will be displayed on the
camera view.
 To control additional PTZ functions like preset or auto pan, press PT Option Button.
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3.4 Screen Movement
You can freely change the location of each screen by drag-and-drop on display screen.
1. Select the screen where you want to move to another location.
CAM01 CAM02 CAM03 CAM04
CAM05 CAM06 CAM07 CAM08
CAM09 CAM10 CAM11 CAM12
CAM13 CAM14 CAM15 CAM16
2. Drag the screen to the location where you want to move.
CAM01 CAM02 CAM03 CAM04
CAM05 CAM06 CAM07 CAM08
CAM09 CAM10 CAM11 CAM12
CAM13 CAM14 CAM15
Drag-
Click
CAM16
3. Drop the screen to the location where you move.
CAM16 CAM02 CAM03 CAM04
CAM05 CAM06 CAM07 CAM08
CAM09 CAM10 CAM11 CAM12
CAM13 CAM14 CAM15 CAM01
Drop
You can return to default status by clicking reset button on screen division select button.
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3.5 Camera/Alarm-Out/TV-Out Panel
1. Camera Select Panel
On each split mode of screen, clicking one channel button will show the split mode including the channel clicked.
(ex : If on 4 split mode with 16 ch inputs, clicking no. 1 channel will display no.1 to 4 ch and clicking no. 5 will be no.5 to 8
ch.)
In case of over 16 cameras connected, you can switch from no.1 to 16 to no.17 to 32 by clicking the arrow button on the
right.
2. Alarm Panel
Shows alarms connected. Clicking each alarm no. will send alarm out.
3. TV-Out Panel
Shows the current channels sent to TV monitor. Select the channel to view from TV monitor by clicking.
 Applicable on Sentry 1004 to 3016 models
 Only the channel checked on “Enable AV-Out” in Camera Setup Mode will be displayed through TV monitor.
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3.6 Instant Re
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la
y
This function enables the playback on one channel selected for the recent time selected
while on live mode.
1. Click the camera view that you want to play.
2. Press Instant Replay Button.
3. Then playback for the selected channel will be run in pop-up window on live mode as shown below.
4. To change the previous time of reply (1 to 60min), select from pull-down menu. The change will effect from next run.
 To view the video in other time, stop playing and select the time in the below list. And press play button again.
 Previous time for instant replay can be set from Previous Time Selection Bar. The setup will effect when next
instant replay run.
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3.7 Emer
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enc
y
Recordin
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This function enables the current recording mode to switch to continuous recording and higher frame rate
recording while the button is pressed in the emergent case.
 The default frame rate for emergency recording is 5fps.
1. Emergency Recording Setup should be done first..
2. You can enter the Setup by moving to “Recording Schedule Setup\Emergency Recording Setup” or right-mouse-clicking
on Emergency Recording Button. Check on video channels to run emergency recording on and set emergency frame rate
each. Or if you want to apply the same frame rate to whole channels, check on “Apply All(fps)”, then set frame rate.
3. While in emergency recording mode, the recording will be by the frame rate set from “Emergency Recording Setup”
contiously. For stopping emergency recording, press the button again.
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3.8 Password Loc
k
This function switches to password protection mode after the button is pressed.
1. Press Password Lock Button once. Whole function modes will require password input afterward.
2. In order to enter ID and PW when asked for. One default ID (Administrator, Manager and General) can be chosen from
the pull-down list. Or you can write your own ID registered on User Registration Menu.
3. To be released from Password Lock Mode, press the button once again and complete ID and PW confirmation.
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Chapter 4
SearchMode
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