Searching for Video

The DVR5100 remote client offers two options to search for recorded video: Quick Search and Enhanced Search. Quick Search allows you to search for video by a single device, date, and time. Enhanced Search allows you to search for video by multiple devices, date/time ranges, and events.

QUICK SEARCH

The Quick Search screen provides a user-friendly interface for selecting the date and time of the recorded video you want to view (refer to Figure 39). You may also export video from this interface. Different types of recorded video are represented by four different colored bars:

•Green: Continuous recording

•Red: Alarm recording

•Blue: Motion recording

•Yellow: Manual recording

You can also locate marked or locked video as follows:

•Marked Video: The video time line is marked with a star so specific video can be located easily in a Quick or Enhanced Search.

•Locked Video: The video time line contains a white line and brackets that reflect the time range of a locked video clip.

Figure 39. Quick Search: Day View

To perform a quick search:

1.Select a video pane that is currently displaying video.

2.Click the Quick Search tab. The time line automatically displays recorded video for the selected video pane (refer to Figure 40).

3.Perform one of the following options:

•Click Automatic Quick Search (enabled by default) to disable the automatic Quick Search results. If you disable Automatic Quick Search, you must click a camera in the navigation pane, and then drag it to the Quick Search view area. This initiates quick search and populates the Quick Search view area with search results for the selected camera. Disabling this option saves valuable network bandwidth when connecting across a low bandwidth connection.

•Click Automatic Quick Search again to turn on Automatic Quick Search results. With Automatic Quick Search turned on, click a camera view pane to initiate Quick Search and populate the Quick Search view area with search results for the selected camera.

4.To change the timeline view from days to hours, minutes, or seconds of video, zoom in using one of the following methods:

•Scroll forward by rotating your mouse wheel.

•Click zoom in . One click zooms to hours, two clicks zooms to minutes, and three clicks zooms to seconds.

Figure 40. Quick Search in Hour View

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DVR5100 specifications

The Pelco DVR5100 is a versatile digital video recorder designed for security and surveillance applications. As part of Pelco's robust lineup of video management equipment, the DVR5100 offers a variety of features and technologies that make it an excellent choice for both commercial and residential environments.

One of the main attractions of the Pelco DVR5100 is its ability to capture and store high-quality video from multiple cameras. It supports various resolutions, ensuring that users can achieve optimal image clarity. The device typically accommodates up to 16 camera inputs, making it ideal for large-scale monitoring needs.

A notable feature of the DVR5100 is its advanced compression technology. By using H.264 encoding, the DVR can efficiently reduce the file size of recorded video without compromising on quality. This means that users can store more footage for extended periods without needing to upgrade their storage capacity frequently. The DVR also supports simultaneous recording and playback, allowing users to monitor live feeds while reviewing previous recordings.

Remote accessibility is another key characteristic of the DVR5100. Thanks to its integrated network functionality, users can access the system from anywhere with an internet connection. This capability is invaluable for security personnel or business owners who need to keep an eye on their premises while away. The device is compatible with various mobile applications, facilitating real-time monitoring directly from smartphones or tablets.

Additionally, the DVR5100 features customizable recording settings. Users can choose from various recording modes – continuous, scheduled, or event-triggered – to best suit their surveillance needs. The inclusion of motion detection technology further enhances its functionality, allowing the system to capture footage only when activity is detected, thus conserving storage space and reducing the clutter of non-critical recordings.

The user interface of the DVR5100 is designed with simplicity in mind, offering intuitive navigation through its menus and settings. This ease of use is complemented by comprehensive search features, enabling quick retrieval of recorded videos based on time, date, or event type.

In summary, the Pelco DVR5100 is a robust digital video recorder that excels in providing high-quality surveillance capabilities, advanced compression technologies, and user-friendly features. Whether for a small business or a large security operation, the DVR5100 stands out as an efficient and reliable solution for comprehensive video management and monitoring needs.
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