Pelco DS NVS manual Digital Sentry Client Software, Running Digital Sentry

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Digital Sentry Client Software

This section describes the daily operation of the Digital Sentry client software. The following topics are discussed in this section:

Overview of Digital Sentry

Video pane configurations

The Event History and Recorded Video pages

Client Manager

Digital Sentry messages

RUNNING DIGITAL SENTRY

To run the Digital Sentry client software, select it from the Start menu. When asked, enter a user ID and password, as configured in DSAdmin. When Digital Sentry starts, a tool bar is displayed (refer to Figure 32). This tool bar contains buttons for video pane configurations, event history, recorded video, administration, and exiting Digital Sentry.

Figure 32. Digital Sentry Main Menu

NOTE: Digital Sentry client software can run simultaneously with DSAdmin. However, if you make camera configuration changes in DSAdmin while the client software is running, you must exit and restart the client software before you can view the new configuration.

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Contents DS NVR and DS NVs System Software Page Contents Client Startup Options Adding and Deleting Systems List of Illustrations C3663M-B 11/09 Installing the Windows Operating System IntroductionDS NVS Software Installation SERVER/VAU Software InstallationDigital Sentry CLIENT/ADMIN Software TCP/IP AddressesDsadmin Overview Dsadmin Directory TreeAdding and Configuring Servers Adding and Configuring a VAUConfiguring Serial Ports Configuring Storage Locations Port Settings Tab for Serial Input DevicesConfiguring IP Cameras IP Cameras Tab with List of Connected IP CamerasNetwork Storage Video Storage Options Adding and Configuring Cameras GeneralMotion C3663M-B 11/09 On Screen Display TIME-LAPSE Storage Motion Storage PTZ Tab for Configuring PTZ Cameras, Presets, and Tours PTZUser Administration Setting UP Account ManagementCreating Users Admin account properties Assigning PermissionsAvailable Permissions Assigning Camera Permissions User Details Window for System Administration Managing Users Across Multiple SystemsCamera Groups Adding and Configuring Zones Alarm InformationConfiguring Zones Digital Inputs Tab for Assigning Input Points to ZonesC3663M-B 11/09 Configuration Parameters Cameras DirectoryThrottle Exempt Addresses Email Notification Digital Sentry Client Software Running Digital SentryVideo Pane Configuration Recording Mode IndicatorsQuick Review Zooming Into VideoDigital PTZ Creating Local GroupsCamera Sequencing Copying Local Configuration Information to Other Computers Video Controls TABManual Recording Cameras TAB PRINT/EXPORT TABImage Details TAB Exporting a Video ClipEvent History Searching for Logged EventsPlaying Back a Logged Event Recorded Video Searching for Recorded VideoPlaying Back Recorded Video Search TAB Smart SearchClient Manager Changing Passwords Viewing the Message LOGViewing Reports Client Startup OptionsAdding and Deleting Systems Viewing Messages Alarm Assessment Playing Back Current AlarmsAcknowledging Alarms Example of Window with Record Event and Live VideoPTZ Control PTZ Control TabC3663M-B 11/09 Product Warranty and Return Information