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DX8100 VIEWER SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

To install the DX8100 Viewer software:

1.Start the Windows operating system.

2.Close all programs, including any antivirus software.

3.Insert the DX8100 Resource CD into the CD-ROM drive of your computer and wait for the DX8100 Resource CD screen to appear.

4.Click Software. The Software menu is displayed.

5.Click DX8100 Viewer. The DX8100 Viewer Setup dialog box opens.

6.Click Next. The Software License Agreement dialog box opens.

7.Click Next.

8.Click Next to accept the default installation folder.

9.Click Finish to complete the installation process.

STARTING THE DX8100 VIEWER

The Playback speed cannot be changed in the DX8100 Viewer. After opening up a saved file, the program will not allow you to move the slider to speed up or slow down the video.

To start the DX8100 Viewer software on a client computer:

1.Turn on the client computer and wait while Windows loads.

2.Double-click the DX8100 Viewer icon on the client computer’s desktop. The DX8100 Viewer application window opens.

Figure 154. DX8100 Viewer Main Screen

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Contents

DX8100 Series Hybrid Video Recorder Page Contents Removing Links 100 DX8100 Client Emergency Agent DX8100 Web Client C2631M-C 7/09 List of Illustrations C2631M-C 7/09 C2631M-C 7/09 221 List of Tables DX8100 Viewer Welcome to DX8100 Series HVR Client ApplicationDX8100 Client Emergency Agent DX8100 Mobile ClientDX8100 Features DX8100 WEB ClientDescription of DX8100 Client Software Windows XP Display Properties Configuration RequirementsGetting Started with DX8100 Client Software Recommended System RequirementsInstalling the Client Application Setting UP Security ServicesEnabling Ipsec Services Starting the DX8100 Client Application Disabling Ipsec ServicesAutomatic System Upgrade Before YOU Start DX8100 Client SoftwareChanging the DX8100 Client Application Login Password Logging On to the Client ApplicationEnabling Directdraw Video Hardware Acceleration Connecting to DX8100 HVR Server Sites Adding a DX8100 HVR Server to the Connection ListAdding a Site with a Known IP Address Adding a Site with AN Unknown IP Address Click OK. The site appears in the Connection ListClick OK when you return to the Connection List dialog box Deleting a DX8100 HVR ServerEditing DX8100 Server Information from Connection List Working with Groups Adding a Group to the Connection ListAdding AN Existing Site to a Group Deleting a Server from a Group Working with Remote SitesAdding a NEW Site to a Group Deleting a GroupConnecting to a Remote Site Automatically Connecting to a Remote SiteLogging in to a Remote Site Disconnecting from a Remote Site Exiting the DX8100 Client ApplicationLogging OUT of a Remote Site Understanding the DX8100 Application Window Description of the DX8100 Main WindowDX8100 Client Application Main Window Part Description File Menu Command DescriptionDX8100 Menu BAR Edit MenuView Menu Interrupt Export Export MenuFavorite Menu Add to FavoritesTable H. DX8100 Toolbar Buttons 1 DX8100 ToolbarHelp Menu Button Name Description LiveDisplaying Video in Full Screen View Displaying the DX8100 Window from aDescription of Operating Modes Displaying Live Video in Full Screen ViewDisplaying Playback Video in Full Screen View Understanding View Panes and PanelsWorking with View Panes and Panels Displaying Index Search Video in Full Screen ViewConfiguring View Panels Navigating View PanelsItem Description Navigating Between View Panels Display Type Grouping NumberAutomatically Cycling Through View Panels Expanding and Collapsing View PanesManually Cycling Through Hidden View Panels To manually cycle through hidden view panelsTo stop the automatic cycle view mode On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Single division buttonC2631M-C 7/09 Working with the Site Tree Shows the Site TreeFollowing commands Assigning Cameras to View Panes Setting UP LinksLinking Alarm Inputs to a Camera Manually Turning On and Off a RelayRemoving Links Linking Relay Outputs to Alarm InputsRemoving a Linked Alarm Input from a Camera Linking a Relay Output to a CameraRemoving a Linked Relay Output from an Alarm Input Working in Live View Mode Assigning and Removing Cameras from View PanesSetting UP Favorites Adding a Camera View to FavoritesTo add a camera view to favorites Organizing Favorites in Folders Creating a Favorites FolderTo create a favorites folder Moving Existing Favorites to a Folder Live View ON-SCREEN Display OSD Indicates that the PTZ control is enabledInstant Recording Starts/stops instant recording if enabled Recorded audio may not be of the same quality as live audioCustomizing the ON-SCREEN Display OSD Instant RecordingEnabling and Disabling Instant Recording Enabling Instant Recording Adding Instant Recording to OSDStarting and Stopping Instant Recording Disabling Instant RecordingStarting Instant Recording Table O. Recording IndicatorsListening to Live Audio AT the Client Stopping Instant RecordingOperating the ON-SCREEN PTZ Controls Operating the PTZ ControlsAdjusting the Camera Lens Adjusting the Camera ZoomUsing Keyboard Shortcuts to Operate PTZ and Lens Functions Key DescriptionPTZ Presets Programming a PresetActivating a Preset Programming a PresetClearing a Preset PTZ PatternsProgramming a Pattern Activating a Pattern Clearing a PatternAccessing Programming Features of Remote Cameras Using the PTZ OSD Menu ControlAccessing a Remote Camera Programming Menu Item Part Description Enter Provides the following actionsPerform no activity Camera Setup Menu Sending Auxiliary Commands to a Device Configuring Preset ToursProgramming a Preset Tour Accessing a Preset Tour Group Preset Tour Dialog BoxAdding Presets to a Tour Adding Preset to TourDeleting Presets from a Tour Deleting Preset from TourActivating a Preset Tour Deactivating a Preset TourPrinting Images Working in Playback ModeAccessing Playback Mode Assigning Cameras to View PanelsPlayback Controls Shows the parts of the DX8100 playback controlsMute Volume is silenced Starting Playback from a Specific Point in Time Playback TimelinePlaying Back Video by Time PartUnderstanding Instant Playback Date Selection Drop-Down BoxZoom Using the Digital Zoom Control Playing Back Video by EventOperating Playback Digital Zoom Level Zoom Out Zoom RestoreZoom Pan DownZoom Using the Mouse Zoom Out Using MousePanning a Zoomed Image Panning Zoomed Video with the MouseWorking in Search Mode Search WindowDisplaying a Deinterlaced Image in the Search Mode Reusing the Search Time RangeItem Part Description All None Motion Alarm Index Video SearchThumbnail Video Search DX8100 Client Index Search ScreenPOS Search DX8100 Client Thumbnail Search ScreenUnderstanding the POS Search View POS Search ViewChannel number From Searching and Displaying POS Data by Device Name Searching POS Data by Device NameDisplaying POS Data Discovered by Device Name To display a POS transaction and its associated videoSearching by POS Transaction Number Transaction Number box, type the transaction numberSearching for ALL Transactions with Exceptions Searching an POS Event by Transaction NumberSearching for Transactions That Satisfy Specific Exceptions Searching for Transaction with Exception Only EventsSearching for Transactions by Line Item Transactions that Satisfy Specific Exception FiltersSearching for Transactions by Action Code Transactions that Contain a Unique Line ItemPixel Video Search Searching Video Based on Changes in Screen PixelsPixel Search Screen Working with Special View and Search Methods Viewing a Video ThumbnailViewing Video in the Deinterlaced Mode Viewing Live and Playback Video SimultaneouslyExporting Bookmarked Video Regions Button Command DescriptionExporting Video Creating BookmarksClearing All Bookmarks Clearing BookmarksClearing a Single Bookmark Click . a red bookmark flag appears on the timelineBookmarking and Exporting Multiple Channels Installing a USB Flash Drive Inserting and Removing a USB Flash DriveRemoving a USB Flash Drive Mapping and Disconnecting a Network Drive Enabling the Deinterlacing FilterMapping a Network Drive Disconnecting a Network Drive Performing the ExportStarting AN Export Process Local drives Type DescriptionOptical drives DX8100 supports the following drives Remote drivesChanging a Bookmarked Time Range Assigning a Custom Export Video File NameRenaming Export Time Ranges Selecting the Export Format Format DescriptionExporting a Sequence of Still Images Still Image Export FormatsFinalizing AN Export Process Retaining Video When Stopping an Export ProcessDeleting Video Data When Stopping an Export Process Stopping AN Export While in ProcessWorking with DX8100 Backed UP Video Working with System Health Status Viewing System Health StatusWorking with System Health Status View Setting Up the DX8100 Accessing the Setup ModeUnderstanding the Setup Dialog BOX ButtonCamera Setup Basic Camera SetupCamera Motion Detection Setup Low Sensitivity LevelAudio Setup Camera Motion Detection SetupSetting Up the Standard Audio Options AUX Audio Settings Dialog BoxConfiguring Video Loss Detection Setting Up the Expanded Audio OptionsTo set up the expanded audio option Do the following IP Camera Setup Applying Settings to ALL CamerasClick Apply to All Cameras Configuring the DX8100 to Record IP Camera Video About Analog and IP Camera Channel ConfigurationsSearching for IP Cameras Click Scan. The IP Camera Searching dialog box appears Assigning an IP Camera to a Camera ChannelTo search for IP cameras connected to the network Primary stream 4CIF 30 ips Secondary stream CIF 15 ipsManual assignment Automated assignmentConfiguring IP Camera Settings Customizing IP Camera Display Settings Using the Device Utility to Configure IP Cameras124 C2631M-C 7/09 Understanding the DX8100 Resource Meter Disabling an Analog Camera Disabling an IP CameraRestoring a Disabled Analog or IP Camera To cancel the deletionDeleting an IP Camera Understanding How Relays and Alarms React to a Power Outage Link SetupConfiguring Basic Relay and Alarm Settings Configuring DX8100 Basic Relay and Alarm SettingsConfiguring Basic Relay Operating Properties Configuring Basic Alarm Input Operating PropertiesLinking Relay Outputs to External Events Linking Relay Outputs to Motion EventsLinking Relay Outputs to Alarm Events Linking Relay Outputs to ATM/POS EventsLinking Cameras to Record in Response to External Events Linking Relay Outputs to Video Loss EventsLinking Cameras to Record in Response to Motion Events Linking Cameras to Record in Response to Alarm Events Linking Cameras to Record in Response to ATM/POS EventsLinking Cameras to Record in Response to Video Loss Events Linking PTZ Presets and Patterns to External Events Linking PTZ Presets and Patterns to Motion EventsLinking PTZ Presets and Patterns to Alarm Events 4a 5aLinking Presets and Patterns to ATM/POS Events Linking Presets and Patterns to Video Loss Events Schedule Setup Accessing the ScheduleWeekends, or Custom Mode Sets the start and end dates for a custom scheduleChannel Setting UP the Camera Recording Mode Scheduling a Record ModeMode Color Description DX8100 Schedule feature allows you to do the following Clearing a Scheduled RecordingCreating Yearly Recording Schedules Creating a Yearly Recording ScheduleScheduling Individual Days Using the Year View Copying Schedule Attributes to a Different DayCreating Monthly or MULTIPLE-DAY Recording Schedules Creating Multiple-Day SchedulesCreating Single-Day Schedules Working with Single-Day SchedulesClick the Apply button at the bottom of the screen Month View Page Single-Day ScheduleEditing Schedules Changing an Existing Schedule ProfileDeleting an Existing Schedule Profile Month ViewWorking with Custom Camera Settings Configuring Custom Camera SettingsExamples of Custom Camera Settings Normal Motion AlarmNormal Motion Alarm Configuring the Frame RateAccessing the Frame Rate Configuration Dialog Box Image Resolution Frame RateSetting the Frame Rate Repeat b for each camera you want to configure Click OKSetting the Resolution and Frame Rate Click Apply at the ScheduleTable AF. Resolution Values Frame Rate Configuration ScreenModel Format Setting Up DX8100 for Maximum IPS RecordingUnderstanding DX8100 Server Maximum IPS Recording Total Per CameraSetting Up DX8100 for Maximum IPS Recording Frame Rate Configuration Screen Do the following Setting UP Advanced Relay Output Configuring Advanced Motion-Activated Relay OutputUnderstanding the DX8100 Frame Rate Calculations Click Exit Option ResultConfiguring Advanced Alarm-Activated Relay Output Configuring Advanced ATM/POS-Activated Relay Output Configuring Advanced Video Loss-Activated Relay Output Table AM. Video Loss-Activated Relay SettingsSetting UP Network Properties Data Backup Setup Working with Backed UP Video on the ClientViewing and Searching Backed UP Video Exporting and Printing Backed UP Video To export and print backed up videoC2631M-C 7/09 167 User Setup Accessing the UserBUILT-IN User Accounts Definition of User Access Levels Definition of Camera Security AccessModifying User Access Rights Adding NEW UsersModifying User Properties Add New User Dialog BoxChanging a USER’S Group Affiliation Changing User PasswordsSetting Login Timeout Deleting Existing UsersAssigning Automatic Login Permission to a User Site SetupSystem Setup Accessing the SystemUsing the Edit Menu to Perform an Export Working with the Import FeatureExporting the Current HVR Settings To save the current HVR settingsImporting HVR Settings Using the Edit Menu to Perform an ImportTo import a settings file from a specific drive or folder Using System Logs Viewing a Log FileLog views are available from the DX8100 server’s View menu Accessing the Emergency Agent Notification Setup External Monitor SetupEmergency Notification Setup Adding Client Emergency Agents to be NotifiedChanging Client Emergency Agent Properties Deleting Clients from the Notification ListLinking Cameras to Client Emergency Agents Emergency E-MAIL Notification Setup Setting Server Event Transmission TimeSetting Up the E-mail Server Accessing the Emergency E-MAIL Notification SetupConfiguring Emergency E-MAIL Notification Enabling or Disabling E-mail NotificationTesting E-mail Notification Type DX8100 E-mail Notification Test in the Subject boxSetting UP the Time Period Configuring E-Mail Notification FrequencyClick Test E-mail Notification Setting the Time of Day Sending E-mail Notifications in Response to Alarm EventsSending E-mail Notifications in Response to Motion Events Setting UP E-MAIL Notification Groups Adding an E-mail Notification GroupModifying an E-mail Group Name Deleting an E-mail GroupClick OK Click Close Click Apply Adding Members to an E-mail Group Add User to E-mail GroupDeleting Members from an E-mail Group Remove User from E-mail GroupModifying E-mail Group Member Attributes Modify Member AttributesSending E-MAIL Notifications Sending E-mail Notifications to IndividualsSending E-mail Notifications to Groups Sending E-mails to GroupsSetting Up and Using the Client Emergency Agent Installing the Client Emergency Agent ApplicationEnabling Ipsec Security Services Disabling Ipsec Security ServicesBefore You Begin Starting the Client Emergency AgentSetting the Client Emergency Agent Listen Port REAL-TIME Event MonitoringViewing Previously Logged Events Shutting Down the Client Emergency Agent To shut down the Client Emergency Agent Click QuitSetting Up and Using the DX8100 Viewer DX8100 ViewerDX8100 Viewer Software Installation Starting the DX8100 ViewerItem Part Watermark Verify a valid watermark is embeddedViewing Media Files Playing VideoSaving Snapshots Accessing the Playlist Working with the PlaylistPlaying a File from the Playlist Adding Files to the Current ListRemoving Media Files from the Current List Loading a Previously Saved PlaylistAdjusting Picture Quality Working with Viewer Configuration ToolsAccessing Viewer Configuration Tools Changing the LanguageExiting the DX8100 Viewer Application ENABLING/DISABLING Filtered Image DisplayVerifying the Watermark To exit the DX8100 viewer applicationSetting Up and Using the DX8100 Mobile Client DX8100 Mobile ClientMobile PDA Client Software Installation Connecting Mobile Clients to a DX8100 Series HVRStarting the DX8100 Mobile Client ComponentTo start the DX8100 Mobile Client application Setting UP User Security Exiting the DX8100 Mobile ClientTo set up an initial password Tap DX8100 Options Security Setting UP AN Initial PasswordChanging AN Existing Password Re-enter the new password in the Confirm box Tap OKCreating Site Groups Logging in to the Mobile Client ApplicationWorking with Sites and Groups To create site groupsTap New Group Creating a New GroupEditing AN Existing Group Editing a Group Enter a new group name Tap OK214 C2631M-C 7/09 Adding a DX8100 Site to a Group To add a DX8100 site to a group Tap Tap AddNew Site in Connect Window Editing a DX8100 Site Connecting to a DX8100 Site Deleting a DX8100 SiteDisconnecting from a Server Site Viewing Live VideoCustomizing the View Screen Changing Screen SizeFULL-SCREEN Mode To change to full-screen view TapUsing the DX8100 Web Client InstallationDescription Starting the DX8100 WEB Client Exiting the DX8100 WEB Client Screen LayoutPTZ zoom control Screen division buttonsRemote site connection button PTZ focus controlAdding Sites to the Connection List Web Client ConfigurationWorking with the Connection List Adding a DX8100 Site with a Known IP AddressAdding a DX8100 Site with a Unknown IP Address Grouping DX8100 Servers in the Connection List Adding a Group to the Connection ListAdding a DX8100 Server to a Group with a Known IP Address Adding a DX8100 Server to a Group with an Unknown IP Address Modifying a Connection List Deleting a DX8100 HVR Server from the Connection ListEditing a DX8100 Server’s Information in the Connection list Remote Site Connection Shortcut Menu Shortcut Menu Disconnect Option Button DescriptionOperating PTZ Controls Assigning Cameras to View PanelsOperating the ON-SCREEN PTZ Controls To operate the on-screen PTZ controlsPTZ Presets Web Client PTZ Lens ControlsProgramming a Preset Moving to a Preset Using Web ClientActivating a Preset Activating a Preset Using Web ClientClearing a Preset PTZ PatternsProgramming a Pattern Activating a Pattern Clearing a PatternAccessing Programming Features of Remote Cameras Click Clr button again to exit programming mode242 C2631M-C 7/09 Index Connection list Adding servers to DX8100 application window panels Panes DX8100, setting upExpansion Unit Export setup Hardware acceleration Disk spaceSite Mode Instant record, startingSelecting Graphics card Hardware DisablingPTZ Select All Site Name Video Recording Pan, tilt, and zoom indicator 50 pane/panelPreset EnablingInstant Normal Normal, camera settings supported frame rateVideo loss event, linking to Setting up Single relay, linking to multiple cameras 44 remote cameraVideo loss events, linking to 138 relay output BackupUpgrade port number 20, 24 port 20 Shortcut keysVideo DX8100 HVR sites, connecting to Wildcard characterUser accounts Video compressionProduct Warranty and Return Information