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