Pelco 2 C1696M-A (7/08) Operating the DVR5100, Monitoring Live Video, Viewing a Specific Camera

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Operating the DVR5100

The USB keyboard and mouse, and the DVR5100 control pad, provide access to most DVR5100 features and functionality.

MONITORING LIVE VIDEO

The DVR5100 starts in live video mode. The following information describes how to work in this mode.

NOTE: Video panes display the cameras and layouts selected from the last login.

SELECTING A VIDEO PANE

When you start the unit and display a layout with several video panes, the upper left video pane is selected by default. To select a different video

pane, click in another video pane with the mouse, or use the keyboard arrow keys [or the Joystick ] to move left, right, up, and down. The border of the currently selected video pane changes color to reflect the current operating state of the DVR5100.

•Green: Indicates the camera is in live view mode (currently selected video screen).

•Yellow: Indicates the camera is in playback mode.

•Blue: Indicates that PTZ mode is enabled in the video pane.

•Red: Indicates that manual recording is in progress in the video pane.

CHANGING SCREEN LAYOUT

The screen layout can be changed by pressing the F5–F8 keys. [Or, each time the Change Layout function button is pressed, one of four screen layouts is displayed].

•Full-screen view (1 x 1): Press F5 [or “Change layout”] to display a single video pane. You can also double-click the left mouse button in the live view mode pane for a full-screen configuration.

•Four-camera view (2 x 2): Press F6 [or “Change layout”] to display 4 video panes in rows of two.

•Nine-camera view (3 x 3): Press F7 [or “Change layout”] to display 9 video panes in rows of three.

•Sixteen-camera view (4 x 4): Press F8 [or “Change layout”] to display 16 video panes in rows of four.

VIEWING A SPECIFIC CAMERA

When you select a camera, its video stream is sent to the currently selected video pane. For example, if your display is set to a 2 x 2 layout and the upper left video pane is selected, you can choose any camera to display in that video pane. Follow the instructions below to move through the camera sequence, call up cameras by number, and disconnect cameras.

Figure 14. Displaying Video in a 2 x 2 Configuration

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Contents DVR5100 Series Hybrid Video Recorder Contents Capturing a Snapshot Still Image List of Illustrations List of Tables Video Quality Caution Regulatory NoticesRadio and Television Interference Frame Rate Notice Regarding USER-SELECTED OptionsAbout the DVR5100 Series Hybrid Video Recorder DVR5100 Network DiagramNew Feature Description NEW Product FeaturesUser ID Password Role Description AutologinGetting Started Logging onShutting Down When on-screen password keypad is openLogging on with the Control PAD Control Pad FunctionsLogging OFF Blue Function Button Understanding DVR5100 Controls and MenusYellow Function Button Green Function ButtonPTZ Mode Application ModesRed Function Button Keyboard Control Pad Function USB PC KEYBOARD/MOUSE and Control PAD FunctionsPlayback mode Inner dial to adjust the volumeTable D. Live and Playback Controls 2 Can press P or Play/Pause while viewing live videoUp/down arrow Jog inner dial Table F. Menu Controls 2Up/down Backspace Shuttle outer ring Moves the cursor through the letters in the fieldNavigating to and Selecting a Menu Item Displaying and Hiding the System MenusUSB KEYBOARD/MOUSE Control PADSample Icon Path Showing and Hiding Online Help for the Control PADON-SCREEN Menus Showing System InformationSubmenus Shortcut MenusMonitoring Live Video Operating the DVR5100Viewing a Specific Camera Selecting a Video PaneMoving Through the Camera Sequence Calling UP Cameras by NumberCalling UP Cameras Through the Cameras Menu Camera List Disconnecting CamerasRepositioning a Camera with PTZ Capabilities PTZ OperationsUsing PATTERNS, PRESETS, and Scans Using Shortcut Controls for PTZ OperationsPAN to Zero Rotate the CameraRunning a Pattern Stopping a Pattern PresetsScan Shortcut Menu ScansSearching for Recorded Video Quick SearchPerforming a Quick Search Commands and Features Primary FunctionsSecondary Functions Performing AN Enhanced Search Enhanced SearchEnter/Shift Playing Recorded Video from the Quick Search Dialog Box Playing a Video ClipLocking and Unlocking a Video Clip Changing the Playback Speed for Recorded VideoMarking an Event Marking AN EventStop Recording Starting AN Export Exporting VideoStop Export Dialog Box Canceling AN Export in ProgressCapturing a Snapshot Still Image Working With Alarms Acknowledging AN Alarm EventSnoozing AN Alarm Event Viewing Details To view alarm message detailsWorking with Cameras Accessing Camera MenusAdjusting the Iris Adjusting the Audio VolumeFocus Closer to an Object Adjusting the FocusExecuting Scripts Working with Scripts and RelaysNo Relays Dialog Box Executing RelaysActivating Auxiliary Commands Wiper Pelco Badge power indicator Appendix a Front Panel IndicatorsHard Disk Drive Indicator Configuration/Reset Key Reserved for future useProduct Warranty and Return Information ISO9001