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OPERATION/CONFIGURATION
DX4500/DX4600
Digital Video Recorder
Server Software Application
C2674M-C (7/09)
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Contents Introduction Welcome to the DX4500/DX4600 Series DVRs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Models and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Remote Client Software Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Linking Menu Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Alarm Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Motion Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Displaying Video on the VGA Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 System Log and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Log List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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List of Illustrations 1 Application Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 2 GUI Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 3 Camera Menu HDD Partition Notification . . . .
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61 Notification Option Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 62 Mail Option Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 63 Setting Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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124 Selecting a Media Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 125 Export Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 126 Playback of Exported Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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List of Tables A Product Models and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 B Maximum IPS Recording Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 C Third-Party PTZ Compatibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Introduction Welcome to the DX4500/DX4600 Series DVRs A fully featured and fully affordable entry-level digital video recorder (DVR), the DX4500/DX4600 Series DVR is the next generation in DVRs. Equipped with an embedded operating system, it offers camera capacity, features, and functionality exceeding other DVRs. The DX4500/DX4600 is designed for the entry-level market with 8 or 16 camera inputs; greater internal hard drive storage capacity; fast frame rate recording; and powerful playback,
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• Pre- and post-alarm recording • Main monitor for VGA or analog display, analog spot monitor • Multilanguage on-screen display • USB, CD-RW, or DVD±RW for video export • Event notification by e-mail, Emergency Agent, or sounder • Time/date, event, bookmark, export, and pixel search Table A. Product Models and Features Feature DX4508 DX4516 DX4608 DX4616 IPS 120 240 240 480 Pixel Search No No Yes Yes Maximum Internal Storage (GB) 3000 3000 6000 6000 Audio Inputs 2 2 4 4 Alarms Inputs 8 16 8 16
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UPGRADE POLICY Pelco’s representations regarding product features and performance are limited to those made in the specification sheet and installation/ operation manuals at the time the product was manufactured. Pelco does not represent or warrant that any upgrades to product hardware or software will be made available in the future. When possible, Pelco will offer product upgrades to purchasers of its products. SOFTWARE UPGRADES 1. All upgrades for Pelco software shall be free to the custome
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Getting Acquainted Application Window The DX4500/DX4600 application window provides a user-friendly graphical user interface (GUI) that allows you to operate and configure the system through the front panel, remote control, or mouse. Configuration of the unit is accomplished through the setup window. The application window toolbar provides quick access to all of the operational controls to view, record, playback, search and copy/backup video data. Figure 1. Application Window ì View Panels: D
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GUI Toolbar The DX4500/DX4600 GUI toolbar is used to access the setup menus, dialog boxes, and controls that allow you to operate and configure the DVR. You can use the USB mouse to easily and quickly change settings and operate the system. You can also operate the DX4500/DX4600 from the front panel and remote control to perform the same functions. A client software application running on a computer allows you to remotely operate and perform administrative tasks on the DVR. Figure 2. GUI Too
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Stop: Stops playback. Forward: Provides two modes: • Forward playback: Plays back recorded video in the forward direction at the normal speed. Repeatedly click the icon to increase playback speed 2x, 3x, or 4x the normal speed. • Step forward: Activates when playback is paused. Repeatedly click the icon to forward playback, frame-by-frame. End: Jumps to the last two minutes of the latest recorded data. Copy/Export: Displays the Copy/Export dialog box. Mark: Inserts a bookmark at the specified
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PTZ Control The PTZ control is available for cameras that support PTZ functions using Pelco C, Pelco P, and D protocols. It is also available for supported third- party dome cameras. In addition, the PTZ option must be enabled and a protocol must be assigned to the camera channel. For information about configuring camera features, refer to Camera Menu Setup on page 27. For information using the KBD300A keyboard to operate PTZ devices, refer to Activating Presets on page 100. NOTE: When operati
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Front Panel Figure 5. Front Panel ì Access Door: Provides access to the power switch and optical CD/DVD drive. î Channel and Camera Control Buttons: • Button [1]: Only selects camera 1. • Buttons [2–8], Eight-Channel Unit or [2–16], Sixteen-Channel Unit: Selects the respective camera and its alternate function. (Press the Shift button to access the alternate function). [2] OSD: Toggles on and off the display of the toolbar. [3] COPY: Copies recorded video data to the target media. [4] MARK: S
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r Playback Controls: Left Arrow: Provides two functions. • Reverse: Searches recorded video at normal speed. Repeatedly press the button to search recorded video in the reverse direction at 2x, 3x, or 4x the normal speed. • Reverse Skip: Activates when playback is paused. Press the button to play back video frame-by-frame, or press the button repeatedly to quickly skip through video in the reverse direction. Press and hold the button to go directly to the beginning of the recorded video. Ri
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~í Monitor Selection: • Main: Displays the Selecting Starting Channel dialog box, to select the window presentation as viewed on the VGA or main analog monitor. Use in conjunction with buttons 1–8 or 1–16, to select which camera input is displayed first on the VGA or main analog monitor. This button performs the same function as the MAIN icon on the GUI toolbar. • VGA monitor selection: If the main video is displayed on the analog monitor, use the MAIN button to switch the display of to the V
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Remote Control Figure 6. Remote Control . ì POWER: • Turns on the unit. • If the DVR is turned on but a user is not logged on, the message “You have to login first” appears. • If a user is already logged on, the message “Please enter the password” appears. If there is no activity for a period of time, the dialog box disappears. î Channel Selection: • MAIN: Displays the Selecting Starting Channel dialog box, to select the window presentation as viewed on the VGA or main analog monitor. Use in
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r Selection Controls: • Arrow Buttons: Selects menu options. • ENTER: Selects the highlighted menu item. s SEARCH: Displays the Search menu. t Playback Controls: • PAUSE: Pauses playback. • STOP: Stops playback. • REC: Starts and stops recording. • REVERSE: Searches recorded video in the reverse direction. • FORWARD: Searches recorded video in the forward direction. u System Buttons: • System Information: Displays the System Information dialog box. • System Log: Displays the System Log dialog
