DX8000 Series Digital Video Recorder
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 Contents
 Enabling Instant Recording Disabling Instant Recording
 Retaining Video When Stopping an Export Process
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 List of Illustrations
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 List of Tables
 DX8000 Client Emergency Agent
Welcome to the DX8000 Series DVR
DX8000 Viewer
DX8000 Mobile Client
 Software Upgrades
Upgrade Policy
Hardware Upgrades
Upgrade policy is described in the following sections
 DX8000 Documentation
Starting and Shutting Down the DX8000
Starting the DX8000
Shutting Down the DX8000
 Local DX8000 Login
Logging in to a Local DX8000
Logging OUT of the Local DX8000
 Connecting to a Remote Site
Remote DX8000 Login
Disconnecting from a Remote Site
Exiting to the Windows Operating System
 Logging OUT of a Remote Site
 Description of the DX8000 Main Window
Understanding the DX8000 Application Window
 Part Description
Following figure shows the parts of the DX8000 main window
Relays
View Panels
 Playback Control
Index View Panel
Panel
Digital Zoom
 DX8000 Menu BAR
Command Description
File Menu
Edit Menu
 View Menu
 Export Menu
Favorite Menu
Help Menu
 Button Name Description
DX8000 Toolbar
 Understanding View Panes and Panels
Switching Between Standard and Extended Panel Views
Displaying the DX8000 Window from a
Description of Operating Modes
 Configuring View Panels
Navigating View Panels
Navigating Between View Panels
 Display Type Grouping Number
 Expanding and Collapsing View Pane
Manually Cycling Through Hidden View Panels
Automatically Cycling Through View Windows
 Stopping an Automatic Cycle View Sequence
Starting an Automatic Cycle View Mode
Selecting User Groups to Set the Cycle View Dwell Time
Selecting the Cycle View Dwell Time
 Working with the Site Tree
Following commands
Table M. Site tree Parts
Part Description Name
 Assigning Cameras to View Panes
Setting UP Links
Table M. Site tree Parts
Part
 Linking Relay Outputs to Alarm Inputs
Linking Alarm Inputs to a Camera
Manually Turning a Relay On and Off
Linking a Relay Output to a Camera
 Removing a Linked Relay Output from an Alarm Input
Removing a Linked Alarm Input from a Camera
Removing Links
Removing a Linked Relay Output from a Camera
 Assigning Cameras to View Panes
Setting UP Favorites
Adding a Camera View to Favorites
To add a camera view to favorites
 Organizing Favorites in Folders
Creating a Favorites Folder
To create a favorites folder
 Organizing Favorites in Folders
 Live View ON-SCREEN Display OSD
Indicates that the PTZ control is enabled
Item Part Description
Recorded audio may not be of the same quality as live audio
 Instant Recording
Customizing the ON-SCREEN Display OSD
Enabling and Disabling Instant Recording
Site Name Camera Name Video Recording Audio Recording
 Starting and Stopping Instant Recording
Adding Instant Recording to OSD
Enabling Instant Recording
Disabling Instant Recording
 Operating the PTZ Controls
Operating the ON-SCREEN PAN, TILT, and Zoom PTZ Controls
Starting Instant Recording
Stopping Instant Recording
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 PTZ Keypad with Camera Lens Controls
Adjusting the Camera Lens
 Mouse Wheel Zoom
Adjusting the Camera Zoom
 Home and End These keys provide the following functionality
Key Description
Keypad iris + and buttons
Minimum speed
 Programming a Preset
PTZ Presets
 Programming a Preset
Activating a Preset
 PTZ Patterns
Clearing a Preset
 Programming a Pattern
Programming a Pattern
 Clearing a Pattern
Activating a Pattern
 Using the PTZ OSD Menu Control
Accessing Programming Features of Remote Cameras
 Accessing a Remote Camera Programming Menu
Part Description Enter Provides the following actions
Buttons Left and Right Perform no activity
 Camera Setup Menu
 Sending Auxiliary Commands to a Device
 Configuring Preset Tours
Programming a Preset Tour
Accessing a Preset Tour Group
 Adding Preset to Tour
Adding Presets to a Tour
 Deleting Preset from Tour
Deleting Presets from a Tour
 Deactivating a Preset Tour
Activating a Preset Tour
 Using the KBD300A Keyboard
KBD300A Standard Mode Operational Features
Keyboard Control Action
 Left/right direction
 Accessing Playback Mode
Assigning Cameras to View Panels
Playback ON-SCREEN Display OSD
 Reverse
Playback Controls
 Part Description
 Item Part
Playback Timeline
 Playing Back Video by Time
Starting Playback from a Specific Point in Time
Understanding Instant Playback
 ATM/POS
Playing Back Video by Event
 Operating Playback Digital Zoom
Zoom Using the Digital Zoom Control
 Zoom
Zoom Using the Mouse
Level
Zoom Out
 Panning a Zoomed Image
Zoom Out Using Mouse
 Working in Search Mode
 Search Window
DX8000 DVR Search Mode Window
 Event Index Panel
Provides controls for playback speed and volume
Playback Timeline
Playback
 Displaying a Deinterlaced Image in the Search Mode
All None Motion Alarm
Index Video Search
 DX8000 DVR Index Search Screen
Thumbnail Video Search
 DX8000 DVR Thumbnail Search Screen
 POS Search
 Understanding the POS Search View
To enter the POS Search mode On the DX8000 toolbar, click
 Following guidelines
Device Name box
Specify the asterisk * wildcard
Returns all transactions that contain the word orange
 Part Description POS Search Table
Table Y. Parts of the POS Search View
Information
Channel Number From
 Searching POS Data by Device Name
Searching and Displaying POS Data by Device Name
 Display a POS Transaction Search by Device Name
Displaying POS Data Discovered by Device Name
 Transaction Number text box, type the transaction number
Searching by POS Transaction Number
 Searching for Transaction with Exception Only Events
Searching for ALL Transactions with Exceptions
 Transactions that Satisfy Specific Exception Filters
Searching for Transactions That Satisfy Specific Exceptions
 Searching for Transactions by Line Item
 Transactions that Contain a Unique Line Item
Searching for Transactions by Action Code
 Searching Video Based on Changes in Screen Pixels
Pixel Video Search
 Pixel Search Screen
 Viewing a Video Thumbnail
 Viewing Video in the Deinterlaced Mode
Working with Special View and Search Methods
Viewing Live and Playback Video Simultaneously
 Exporting Bookmarked Video Regions
Button Command Description
Following figure shows the DX8000 bookmark controls
Removes the selected bookmark
 Creating Bookmarks
Clearing Bookmarks
Clearing a Single Bookmark
 Inserting and Removing a USB Flash Drive
Installing a USB Flash Drive
Removing a USB Flash Drive
Clearing All Bookmarks
 Mapping and Disconnecting a Network Drive
Enabling the Deinterlacing Filter
Mapping a Network Drive
 Disconnecting a Network Drive
Performing the Export
Starting AN Export Process
 Optical drives DX8000 supports the following drives
Type Description
Local drives
Remote drives
 Assigning a Custom Export Video File Name
Changing a Bookmarked Time Range
 Format Description
Selecting the Export Format
 Finalizing AN Export Process
Exporting a Sequence of Still Images
 Deleting Video Data When Stopping an Export Process
Retaining Video When Stopping an Export Process
Stopping AN Export While in Process
Working with DX8000 BACKED-UP Video
 Printing Images
Printing Images in the Deinterlaced Mode
 Accessing the Setup Mode
Setting Up the DX8000
 Parts of the DX8000 Setup Dialog Box
Understanding the Setup Dialog BOX
 Item Button Part Description
 Basic Camera Setup
Camera Setup
 Camera
 Camera Motion Detection Setup
Motion Detection Setup
 Audio Setup
 Listening to Live Audio
Listening to Live Audio at a Local Server
Listening to Live Audio from a Remote DX8000 System
 Video Loss Detection
Configuring Video Loss Detection
 Applying Settings to ALL Cameras
Link Setup
Configuring Basic Relay and Alarm Settings
Understanding How Relays and Alarms React to a Power Outage
 Configuring Basic Alarm Input Operating Properties
Configuring Basic Relay Operating Properties
 Linking Relay Outputs to Motion Events
Linking Relay Outputs to External Events
 Linking Relay Outputs to ATM/POS Events
Linking Relay Outputs to Alarm Events
 Linking Relay Outputs to Video Loss Events
Linking Cameras to Record in Response to External Events
 Linking Cameras to Record in Response to Motion Events
Linking Cameras to Record in Response to Alarm Events
 Linking Cameras to Record in Response to Video Loss Events
Linking Cameras to Record in Response to ATM/POS Events
 Linking PTZ Presets and Patterns to Motion Events
Linking PTZ Presets and Patterns to External Events
 Linking PTZ Presets and Patterns to Alarm Events
 Linking Presets and Patterns to ATM/POS Events
 Linking Presets and Patterns to Video Loss Events
 Accessing the Schedule
Schedule Setup
 Weekends, or Custom Mode
Allows you to do the following
Sets the start and end dates for a custom schedule
 Setting UP the Camera Recording Mode
Scheduling a Record Mode
Mode Color Description
 Clearing Recording Times for a Specific Record Mode
DX8000 Schedule feature allows you to do the following
Clearing a Scheduled Recording
 Creating Yearly Recording Schedules
Creating a Yearly Recording Schedule
Clearing Recording Times for All Record Modes
 Copying Schedule Attributes to a Different Day
Scheduling Individual Days Using the Year View
 Creating Multiple-Day Schedules
Creating Monthly or MULTIPLE-DAY Recording Schedules
 Working with Single-Day Schedules
Creating Single-Day Schedules
 Month View Page Single-Day Schedule
Copying and Applying Schedule Attributes
 Changing an Existing Schedule Profile
Editing Schedules
 Deleting an Existing Schedule Profile
 Configuring Custom Camera Settings
Working with Custom Camera Settings
 Examples of Custom Camera Settings
Normal Motion Alarm
Normal Motion Alarm
 Configuring the Frame Rate
Accessing the Frame Rate Configuration Dialog Box
Setting the Basic Frame Rate
 Table AG. Resolution Values
Setting the Advanced Frame Rate
320 x 352 x
640 x 704 x
 Advanced Frame Rate Configuration Screen
 Understanding the DX8000 Frame Rate Calculations
Setting UP Advanced Relay Output
 Option Result
Configuring Advanced Motion-Activated Relay Output
 Table AJ. Alarm-Activated Relay Settings
Configuring Advanced Alarm-Activated Relay Output
 Table AK. ATM/POS-Activated Relay Settings
Configuring Advanced ATM/POS-Activated Relay Output
 Table AL. Video Loss-Activated Relay Settings
Configuring Advanced Video Loss-Activated Relay Output
 Setting UP Network Properties
Configuring the DX8000 for Network Access
Setting Up DX8000 Network Access
 Setting Up a Static IP Address
Setting Up Dhcp
 Port Number User Changeable Description
Setting UP TCP/IP and Bandwidth Throttle
 Setting UP DNS/WINS
Accessing Network Information
 Understanding the PORT/DEVICE
Setting UP Port and Device Communication Properties
 Port Serial Data Standard Supported RS-232 RS-422
 Setting Up COM1 and COM2 Port Properties
Setting UP ATM/POS Device Communication Ports
RS-232 default
Property Selection
 Setting UP ATM/POS Device Properties
Setting Up RS-422/RS-485 Communication Port Properties
Selecting the ATM/POS Device Mode
 Understanding the Data Format
Setting Up an ATM/POS Data Format
 Table AQ. Parts of the Data Format
Item Command Description
Includes the following options
Special Device Character No available at this time
 Creating a New Data Format
Using Custom Device Filters
Editing a Data Format
Deleting a Data Format
 Assigning a Data Format to An ATM/POS Device
Assigning a Data Format to an ATM/POS Device
 Setting Up ATM/POS Exceptions
Using Action Codes
Description Code
 Balance
Error Correct void of last item entered
Return merchandise returned
Drawer Open no display Subtotal sale subtotal
 Exceptions Dialog Box
Creating an ATM/POS Exception
 Modifier Description
Editing an ATM/POS Exception
 Verifying the ATM/POS Communication Connection
Deleting an ATM/POS Exception
Assigning an Exception to An ATM/POS Device
 Verifying the ATM/POS Communication Connection
Recording ATM/POS Events
 Recording ATM/POS Transaction
Setting UP the KBD300A Keyboard
 Configuring KBD300A Communication Settings
KBD300A Standard Mode Operational Features
Control Action
 Installing or Updating Device Protocols
KBD300A Shift Mode Operational Features
F2/OFF Single division view
 Following figure shows the Backup schedule
Data Backup Setup
 Accessing the Backup Configuration
 Adding a Backup Schedule
 Editing AN Existing Backup Schedule
 Initiating AN Instant Backup Schedule
Deleting AN Existing Backup Schedule
Click OK. The backup starts immediately
Channel Record Type All channels
 Mapping a Network Device
Disconnecting from a Network Drive
 Viewing BACKED-UP Video
Selecting a Backup Media Device
 User Setup
Accessing the User
Following figure shows the User
 User Timeout
Access Export menu
Camera security
View live video
 BUILT-IN User Accounts
Definition of User Access Levels
 Adding NEW Users
Definition of Camera Security Access
Groups No Security Low Security
High Security
 Modifying User Properties
Changing User Passwords
 Setting Login Timeout
Changing a USER’S Group Affiliation
Deleting Existing Users
 Assigning Automatic Login Permission to a User
Site Setup
Adding a Remote Site
Adding a Site with a Static IP Address
 Adding a Site with a Static IP Address
 Adding a Site with a Dynamic IP Address
Adding a Site with a Dynamic IP Address
 Finding Active Remote Cameras
Finalizing Site Setup
 Modifying a Remote Site
Activating Remote Sites
Editing a Remote Site
Deleting a Remote Site
 Accessing the System
System Setup
Working with the Export Feature
Exporting Current DVR Settings
 To save current DVR settings
Using the Edit Menu to Perform an Export
 Importing DVR Settings
Working with the Import Feature
Using the Edit Menu to Perform an Import
To import a settings file from a specific drive or folder
 Using System Logs
Viewing a Log File
DX8000 Log View Windows OS Log View
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 Setting the System Time
Selecting the Language
Exporting Log Information
 Working with Standard and Daylight Saving Time
Setting System Time
 Selecting the Video Format
Using Ctrl+Alt+Del
Working with CTRL+ALT+DEL Function
Enabling Ctrl+Alt+Del
 Working with Online Help
Setting UP Auto Reboot
 Accessing the External Monitor Setup
External Monitor Setup
Setting UP Camera Mapping
Setting Up Automatic Camera Mapping
 External Monitor Automatic Mapping
Setting Up Manual Camera Mapping
 External Monitor Manual Mapping
Creating Monitor Sequence Instances
 Loading a Mapping Sequence
Loading an Existing Sequence List
 Modify a Mapping Sequence
Modifying a Sequence Instance in the List
 Delete a Mapping Sequence
Deleting a Sequence Instance from the List
 Configuring Display Override
Using the External Monitor Option
Appending an Existing Sequence List
 Emergency Notification Setup
Accessing the Emergency Agent Notification Setup
Adding Client Emergency Agents to be Notified
 Changing Client Emergency Agent Properties
Deleting Clients from the Notification List
Linking Cameras to Client Emergency Agents
 Setting Server Event Transmission Time
 Accessing the Emergency E-MAIL Notification Setup
Emergency E-MAIL Notification Setup
Configuring Emergency E-MAIL Notification
Enabling or Disabling E-Mail Notification
 Basic E-Mail Notification Setup
Setting Up the E-Mail Server
 Mail Test
Testing E-Mail Notification
 Configuring E-Mail Notification Frequency
Setting UP the Time Period
Setting the Time of Day
Minute Minutes Hour Hours
 Sending E-Mail Notifications In Response to Motion Events
Sending E-Mail Notifications In Response to Alarm Events
 Setting UP E-MAIL Notification Groups
Adding an E-Mail Notification Group
Click OK Click Close Click Apply
 Modifying an E-Mail Group Name
Deleting an E-Mail Group
Adding Members to an E-Mail Group
 Remove User from E-mail Group
Deleting Members from an E-Mail Group
 Modify Member Attributes
Modifying E-Mail Group Member Attributes
 Sending E-Mail Notifications to Individuals
Sending E-MAIL Notifications
 Sending E-Mails to Groups
Sending E-Mail Notifications to Groups
 Updating the DX8000 Server and Client Applications
Administering the DX8000
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 Selecting the Local DVR to Update
 Recovering a Password
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 Index
 Commands auxiliary, sending54
Settings, customizing133 setup
 Adding206
 Notification e-mail110 emergency agent110
On-screen PTZ control38 pan, tilt, and zoom38 record38
 POS
 ATM/POS motion normal
Programming features, accessing51 protocol support51
 See also relays
 Selecting187 Supported languages187 log files Exporting187
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