Pelco DX4104 Series manual Description, Client Application Software

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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, internal storage up to 2 TB, and network connectivity features. The DX4104 replaces the traditional VCR and multiplexer combination and can be used in stand-alone or networked installations.

The DX4104 is easily operated and configured using the mouse, remote control, or front panel. User-configurable disk partitioning is used to allocate specific hard disk space for storing normal (continuous) and event-initiated video data. The retention time can be different for normal and event-initiated recorded video. All recorded video is compressed and stored using the latest H.264 compression technology.

The DVR supports single-event and multi-event (a combination of normal, alarm, and motion) recording. You can immediately start and stop recording through the instant record feature. Each camera can be configured to record at a resolution, quality, and image rate specific to each event. By default, the DX4104 is configured for automated multi-event recording.

For surveillance applications requiring pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) capability, the DX4104 addresses and controls PTZ equipment such as Spectra® domes, mini domes, or third-party cameras. The unit operates Pelco and third-party PTZ cameras that support Pelco D and Pelco P protocols.

Video critical to investigation and archiving can be exported from the DX4104 server, to USB memory, or an optional CD/DVD±RW device. Use the exported video preview feature to verify the video content and quality.

The DX4104 remote client can be used to remotely operate and administer the unit. The remote client includes an export viewer, Web client, and emergency agent application. You can play back exported video using the export viewer or a Microsoft® Windows®-based media player application.

The DX4104 remote client is Vista-compliant. At the remote client, users can easily and quickly capture a video scene, save it in JPEG format, and then store it on the hard drive. Additionally, the remote client can be used to preview and search backed up video. The DX4104 remote client also allows live viewing and video playback from up to 16 DX4104 units simultaneously. The remote client can connect to as many as 100 DX4104 units.

CLIENT APPLICATION SOFTWARE

DX4104 software runs on two platforms:

•The DX4104 server software runs on the DX4104 Series DVR.

•The DX4104 client application software runs on a personal computer (PC) and allows you to log on to and operate the DX4104 server system from your local PC.

Fully implemented networking capabilities allow remote viewing of live video, playback, and administration of DVR server features. Versatile high-speed search operations include time and date, bookmark, event, and pixel searching. Extensive scheduling features allow customizing of day, weekday, weekend, and special event recording. The DX4104 provides a graphical user interface (GUI), allowing for quick and efficient access to setup and operating features.

DX4104 supports four software applications that run on a PC:

•Remote Client software application: Allows you to log on to, operate, and administer up to 16 DX4104 units. The DX4104 supports a total of five simultaneous connections when using the client and Web client applications. For more information about the remote client software application, refer to the DX4104 Client Operation/Configuration manual.

•Export Viewer: Allows you to view exported video. It is designed to recognize and verify the digital watermark that is embedded in the Pelco-engineered *.exp video format for DX4104.

•Emergency Agent: Works with networked DX4104 units to alert users when one or more channels detect an alarm, motion, or video loss event. The emergency agent runs on a networked client PC.

•Web Client: Allows you to view live video and operate PTZ features of cameras attached to a DX4104.

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Contents DX4104 Series Digital Video Recorder C4632M 11/09 Contents Starting the Export Viewer Appendices List of Illustrations Security Warning Dialog Box 61 Web Client Application Window List of Tables Client Application Software DescriptionVideo Quality Caution Important NoticeClient Application Window Product OverviewFile Menu Menu BARView Menu Help MenuGUI Toolbar View Panes and Panels Site Tree Camera Configuration SettingsPTZ Control PTZ mode Opens and closes the camera irisLeft and Right Arrows Move the camera Live ON-SCREEN Display Playback Playback ControlsPlayback Speed and Volume T u ~í ~â ~ä Playback TimelineOperation Starting and Logging on to a SiteStarting the Client for the First Time Starting the Client and Logging on to a Site Logging OFF Administering Sites in the Site TreeEND a Server Connection Changing a SiteLive Video Client Operating ModesNavigating View Panes Live and Playback ModesAssigning Cameras to View Panes Live ModeCustomizing the ON-SCREEN Display Sequence Dwell TimeFULL-SCREEN Display Selecting the Sequence Dwell TimeStarting and stopping the Sequence View Viewing HDD Information Selecting a LanguageViewing the System LOG Backup StartedPTZ Controls PTZ ModeConfiguring a Preset PTZ PresetsPreset Tours Activating a PresetClearing a Preset Configuring a Pattern PTZ PatternsActivating and Clearing a Pattern Move up and down through the camera menu/display settings Configuring a Remote CameraExit the camera menu/setting Remote Camera MenuPlayback Mode Playback VideoRecorded Video and Audio Date Box Export Dialog Box Saving a Screen Capture to Jpeg FormatSpecify the path and file name Search Window DST DATE/TIME Search and Playback DATE/TIME SearchC4632M 11/09 Event Search Bookmark SearchSelect a Backup Media Device Backup SearchExit Backup Search Mode Search Backup MediaExport Mode Export Table Buttons Exporting Standard DataExport controls Enter a different pathExporting Data Recorded During DST Exporting Data Recorded Before and During DST Exporting Data Recorded During and After DST Exporting Data Recorded Before and After DST Printing Configuration Protocol Name Pan/Tilt Zoom Focus Iris Preset Tour SetupCamera Camera Page Options PTZ Mode Motion Detection SetupCamera Channel OSD Display SetupSingle-event recording ScheduleMulti-event recording Image RateDaily Recording Schedule Copying Schedules Create a name Holiday SchedulesDeleting a Holiday or Special DAY Schedule Linking Alarm Input SetupNetwork TCP/IP Bandwidth Trottle SetupDdns Setup Notification SetupMail Setup Emergency Notification Setup System Page Options SystemAccept the default server setting Go to d Date and Time SetupUpdate Software Setup Sound SetupUser Account Setup Power User Normal UserDVR Operation User Level Adding a New User Changing the Administrator User PasswordChanging a User Account Hard Disk Storage Allocation SetupDeleting a User OverwriteConfiguration required Emergency AgentEmergency Agent Window Event Monitoring Starting and StoppingStarting the Emergency Agent Stopping the Emergency AgentViewing Message Details Searching for AN EventEmergency Agent menu Selecting the Language Configuring the Network PortDeleting AN Event Report Search by eventDX4100 Export Viewer Window DX4104 Export ViewerViewing Exported Video Exported Video File Naming ConventionStarting the Export Viewer Stopping the Export ViewerChanging the Language Verifying the WatermarkWeb Client Installing the WEB ClientPTZ Focus Web Client WindowStarting and Logging on Configuring View PanelsLogging OFF and Stopping Viewing VideoHardware Upgrades Hardware and Software Upgrade PolicySoftware Upgrades AppendixProduct Warranty and Return Information
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