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OPERATION/CONFIGURATION
DX4104 Series
Digital Video Recorder
Server Software Application
C4631M (11/09)
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2 C4631M (11/09)
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Contents Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Remote Client Software Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Linking Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Alarm Input Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Motion Detection Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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List of Illustrations 1 Application Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2 GUI Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 3 PTZ Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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List of Tables A Supported PTZ Protocols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 B Resolution and Image Rate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 C Resolution and Image Rate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Description The DX4104 Series digital video recorder (DVR) is designed for the entry-level market. The unit provides one to four camera inputs, powerful video storage management with efficient H.264 compression, multi-event recording, a quick and easy-to-use common user interface, greater internal storage (up to 2 TB), and network connectivity for up to 100 units. The DX4104 replaces the traditional VCR and multiplexer combination and can be used in stand-alone or networked installations. The
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Product Overview APPLICATION WINDOW The DX4104 is accessed through the graphical user interface (GUI). Use the mouse, remote control, or front panel controls to operate and configure the unit. This section describes the application window, GUI toolbar, Setup menu, PTZ control, and on-screen keyboard. NOTE: This manual describes how to operate and administer the unit using the mouse. For information about using the remote control or front panel controls, refer to Appendix B: DX4104 Operation M
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GUI TOOLBAR The GUI toolbar is used to access the Setup menu, dialog boxes, and controls that allow you to operate and configure the DVR. You can use the mouse to easily and quickly change settings and to operate the system. Figure 2. GUI Toolbar Status: Shows the current date and time. Setup: Displays the Setup men: Camera, Record, Display, Linking, Network, and System. Search: Opens the Search menu to select the following search modes: Date/Time, Event Search, and Bookmark Search. PTZ: Open
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PTZ CONTROL The PTZ control is available for cameras that support PTZ functions using Pelco P and D protocols. It is also available for supported third-party dome cameras. NOTE: When operating third-party cameras, the PTZ control supports the up, down, left, right, zoom in, and zoom out functions. Figure 3. PTZ Control Move: Pans and tilts the camera in the direction of the selected arrow. Exit: Closes the PTZ control. ZOOM: Zooms the camera in and out. ZOOM FOCUS FOCUS: Adjusts the camera foc
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ON-SCREEN KEYBOARD The unit provides an on-screen keyboard to perform the following functions: • Select a user name and type a password to log on to the unit • Create camera names • Create holiday schedule names • Assign TCP/IP settings (IP address, subnet mask, and so forth) • Set up mail accounts • Assign emergency agent IP addresses • Create user accounts Figure 4 shows the on-screen keyboard for logging on to the unit. All DX4104 on-screen keyboards operate similarly, but display task-speci
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Operation WARNING: Before you use the DX4104 to record video, refer to Figure 5 and read the Hard Disk Option Partition Notification. Figure 5. Hard Disk Option Partition Notification UNIT STARTUP AND SHUTDOWN 1. To start the unit, connect the power cord to a power supply. The DX4104 application window and the GUI toolbar appear (refer to Application Window on page 8 and GUI Toolbar on page 9). 2. To shut down the unit, disconnect the power cord from the power supply. LOGGING ON AND LOGGING OF
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WORKING IN THE APPLICATION WINDOW By default, the toolbar is displayed at the bottom of the application window. It cannot be moved to a different location. TOOLBAR DISPLAY To hide or display the toolbar: 1. Right-click a pane in the application window. The shortcut menu appears. Figure 6. Application Window Shortcut Menu 2. Click “Control bar On/Off.” VIDEO DISPLAY You can adjust the video display (brightness, contrast, and color) at the application window. The adjustments are recorded and stor
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MOTION AREA SELECTION You configure the motion area at the application window. Use the bounding outline (dotted rectangle) to select multiple areas. Selecting a Motion Area To select a motion area: 1. From the application window, click a channel pane. A white border highlights the selected pane. 2. Right-click the selected pane. The shortcut menu appears. 3. Click Motion. 4. Drag the bounding outline over an area (left to right). The selected cells are highlighted in green. Figure 7. Selecting
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INSTANT RECORDING AND PLAYBACK The instant recording feature allows you to start a manual recording session immediately from the live view mode. Initiate the instant recording mode for channels that are scheduled for normal, alarm, or motion recording. Instant recording is the highest priority recording event. Observe the following instant recording conditions: • Instant (or normal) recording cannot start if the following conditions exist: – Video loss is displayed for the channel. – The Overw
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INSTANT PLAYBACK The unit supports two playback modes, instant playback and playback. Instant playback is initiated from the live view mode. The DVR simultaneously plays back and records live video. Live quad view is not available during instant playback. Instant playback video is displayed in a single pane. For information about the playback mode, refer to Playback on page 21. The instant playback mode supports the following features: • Playback: Video is played back for one channel at a time
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PTZ IN LIVE VIEW The DVR displays a control for operating PTZ cameras. The PTZ option must be configured for each camera to use the PTZ control. • Programming: To program or clear presets, preset tours, and patterns, the SET button must be engaged. While in PTZ programming mode, multiple presets can be programmed. • Activating a PTZ feature: To activate presets, tours, and patterns, the SET button must be disengaged. The PTZ option must be configured for each camera channel before the PTZ co
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ACTIVATING PATTERNS A pattern is a user-defined, viewable camera path with a specified beginning and end. Patterns are made up of a sequence of standard pan/tilt and lens commands. Patterns are stored in the internal memory of the PTZ device that is connected to the DX4104. Depending on the type and configuration of the PTZ device, the DX4104 can address up to four unique PTZ patterns. Once defined, a pattern can be activated with a series of on-screen commands and will run continuously until
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PTZ PATTERNS Programming a Pattern 1. Click SET. The camera is now in the programming mode. 2. Click a number representing the pattern (1 to 4). 3. Click PATTERN. 4. Move the camera through a series of movements using the on-screen PTZ and focus controls. a. Click the Move buttons . b. Click ZOOM, and then click FOCUS. 5. When you have finished programming the pattern, click PATTERN, and then click SET. 6. To verify that the pattern can be activated, click the pattern number, and then click PAT
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ACKNOWLEDGING AN ALARM OR MOTION EVENT The DX4104 allows you to manually acknowledge an event state that has activated a relay output. By default, the DVR’s output relay is turned off when the post-alarm time expires. Acknowledging an alarm or motion event does not end alarm or motion event recording. The post-alarm time determines the time period for alarm recording. For information about configuring the relay off setting, refer to Relay Output Setup on page 41. For information about configu
