DX8100 Series Hybrid Video Recorder
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List of Tables
DX8100 Viewer
Welcome to DX8100 Series HVR Client Application
DX8100 Client Emergency Agent
DX8100 Mobile Client
DX8100 Features
DX8100 WEB Client
Description of DX8100 Client Software
Windows XP Display Properties Configuration Requirements
Getting Started with DX8100 Client Software
Recommended System Requirements
Setting UP Security Services
Installing the Client Application
Enabling Ipsec Services
Starting the DX8100 Client Application
Disabling Ipsec Services
Automatic System Upgrade
Before YOU Start DX8100 Client Software
Logging On to the Client Application
Changing the DX8100 Client Application Login Password
Enabling Directdraw Video Hardware Acceleration
Adding a DX8100 HVR Server to the Connection List
Connecting to DX8100 HVR Server Sites
Adding a Site with a Known IP Address
Adding a Site with AN Unknown IP Address
Click OK. The site appears in the Connection List
Deleting a DX8100 HVR Server
Click OK when you return to the Connection List dialog box
Editing DX8100 Server Information from Connection List
Adding a Group to the Connection List
Working with Groups
Adding AN Existing Site to a Group
Deleting a Server from a Group
Working with Remote Sites
Adding a NEW Site to a Group
Deleting a Group
Automatically Connecting to a Remote Site
Connecting to a Remote Site
Logging in to a Remote Site
Exiting the DX8100 Client Application
Disconnecting from a Remote Site
Logging OUT of a Remote Site
Understanding the DX8100 Application Window
Description of the DX8100 Main Window
DX8100 Client Application Main Window
Part Description
File Menu
Command Description
DX8100 Menu BAR
Edit Menu
View Menu
Interrupt Export
Export Menu
Favorite Menu
Add to Favorites
Table H. DX8100 Toolbar Buttons 1
DX8100 Toolbar
Help Menu
Button Name Description Live
Displaying Video in Full Screen View
Displaying the DX8100 Window from a
Description of Operating Modes
Displaying Live Video in Full Screen View
Displaying Playback Video in Full Screen View
Understanding View Panes and Panels
Working with View Panes and Panels
Displaying Index Search Video in Full Screen View
Navigating View Panels
Configuring View Panels
Item Description
Navigating Between View Panels
Display Type Grouping Number
Automatically Cycling Through View Panels
Expanding and Collapsing View Panes
Manually Cycling Through Hidden View Panels
To manually cycle through hidden view panels
To stop the automatic cycle view mode
On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Single division button
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Working with the Site Tree
Shows the Site Tree
Following commands
Assigning Cameras to View Panes
Setting UP Links
Linking Alarm Inputs to a Camera
Manually Turning On and Off a Relay
Removing Links
Linking Relay Outputs to Alarm Inputs
Removing a Linked Alarm Input from a Camera
Linking a Relay Output to a Camera
Removing a Linked Relay Output from an Alarm Input
Working in Live View Mode
Assigning and Removing Cameras from View Panes
Adding a Camera View to Favorites
Setting UP Favorites
To add a camera view to favorites
Creating a Favorites Folder
Organizing Favorites in Folders
To create a favorites folder
Moving Existing Favorites to a Folder
Live View ON-SCREEN Display OSD
Indicates that the PTZ control is enabled
Instant Recording Starts/stops instant recording if enabled
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
Enabling Instant Recording
Adding Instant Recording to OSD
Starting and Stopping Instant Recording
Disabling Instant Recording
Starting Instant Recording
Table O. Recording Indicators
Listening to Live Audio AT the Client
Stopping Instant Recording
Operating the ON-SCREEN PTZ Controls
Operating the PTZ Controls
Adjusting the Camera Lens
Adjusting the Camera Zoom
Using Keyboard Shortcuts to Operate PTZ and Lens Functions
Key Description
PTZ Presets
Programming a Preset
Activating a Preset
Programming a Preset
PTZ Patterns
Clearing a Preset
Programming a Pattern
Activating a Pattern
Clearing a Pattern
Accessing Programming Features of Remote Cameras
Using the PTZ OSD Menu Control
Item Part Description Enter Provides the following actions
Accessing a Remote Camera Programming Menu
Perform no activity
Camera Setup Menu
Configuring Preset Tours
Sending Auxiliary Commands to a Device
Programming a Preset Tour
Accessing a Preset Tour Group
Preset Tour Dialog Box
Adding Presets to a Tour
Adding Preset to Tour
Deleting Presets from a Tour
Deleting Preset from Tour
Activating a Preset Tour
Deactivating a Preset Tour
Printing Images
Working in Playback Mode
Accessing Playback Mode
Assigning Cameras to View Panels
Playback Controls
Shows the parts of the DX8100 playback controls
Mute Volume is silenced
Starting Playback from a Specific Point in Time
Playback Timeline
Playing Back Video by Time
Part
Understanding Instant Playback
Date Selection Drop-Down Box
Playing Back Video by Event
Zoom Using the Digital Zoom Control
Operating Playback Digital Zoom
Level Zoom Out
Zoom Restore
Zoom
Pan Down
Zoom Using the Mouse
Zoom Out Using Mouse
Panning a Zoomed Image
Panning Zoomed Video with the Mouse
Working in Search Mode
Search Window
Reusing the Search Time Range
Displaying a Deinterlaced Image in the Search Mode
Item Part Description
All None Motion Alarm
Index Video Search
Thumbnail Video Search
DX8100 Client Index Search Screen
POS Search
DX8100 Client Thumbnail Search Screen
Understanding the POS Search View
POS Search View
Channel number From
Searching and Displaying POS Data by Device Name
Searching POS Data by Device Name
Displaying POS Data Discovered by Device Name
To display a POS transaction and its associated video
Searching by POS Transaction Number
Transaction Number box, type the transaction number
Searching for ALL Transactions with Exceptions
Searching an POS Event by Transaction Number
Searching for Transactions That Satisfy Specific Exceptions
Searching for Transaction with Exception Only Events
Searching for Transactions by Line Item
Transactions that Satisfy Specific Exception Filters
Searching for Transactions by Action Code
Transactions that Contain a Unique Line Item
Pixel Video Search
Searching Video Based on Changes in Screen Pixels
Pixel Search Screen
Working with Special View and Search Methods
Viewing a Video Thumbnail
Viewing Video in the Deinterlaced Mode
Viewing Live and Playback Video Simultaneously
Exporting Bookmarked Video Regions
Button Command Description
Exporting Video
Creating Bookmarks
Clearing All Bookmarks
Clearing Bookmarks
Clearing a Single Bookmark
Click . a red bookmark flag appears on the timeline
Bookmarking and Exporting Multiple Channels
Inserting and Removing a USB Flash Drive
Installing 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
Local drives
Type Description
Optical drives DX8100 supports the following drives
Remote drives
Changing a Bookmarked Time Range
Assigning a Custom Export Video File Name
Renaming Export Time Ranges
Selecting the Export Format
Format Description
Exporting a Sequence of Still Images
Still Image Export Formats
Finalizing AN Export Process
Retaining Video When Stopping an Export Process
Deleting Video Data When Stopping an Export Process
Stopping AN Export While in Process
Working with DX8100 Backed UP Video
Viewing System Health Status
Working with System Health Status
Working with System Health Status View
Setting Up the DX8100
Accessing the Setup Mode
Understanding the Setup Dialog BOX
Button
Camera Setup
Basic Camera Setup
Camera
Motion Detection Setup
Low Sensitivity Level
Audio Setup
Camera Motion Detection Setup
Setting Up the Standard Audio Options
AUX Audio Settings Dialog Box
Setting Up the Expanded Audio Options
Configuring Video Loss Detection
To set up the expanded audio option Do the following
Applying Settings to ALL Cameras
IP Camera Setup
Click Apply to All Cameras
About Analog and IP Camera Channel Configurations
Configuring the DX8100 to Record IP Camera Video
Searching for IP Cameras
Click Scan. The IP Camera Searching dialog box appears
Assigning an IP Camera to a Camera Channel
To search for IP cameras connected to the network
Primary stream 4CIF 30 ips Secondary stream CIF 15 ips
Manual assignment
Automated assignment
Configuring IP Camera Settings
Customizing IP Camera Display Settings
Using the Device Utility to Configure IP Cameras
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Understanding the DX8100 Resource Meter
Disabling an Analog Camera
Disabling an IP Camera
To cancel the deletion
Restoring a Disabled Analog or IP Camera
Deleting an IP Camera
Understanding How Relays and Alarms React to a Power Outage
Link Setup
Configuring Basic Relay and Alarm Settings
Configuring DX8100 Basic Relay and Alarm Settings
Configuring Basic Relay Operating Properties
Configuring Basic Alarm Input Operating Properties
Linking Relay Outputs to External Events
Linking Relay Outputs to Motion Events
Linking Relay Outputs to Alarm Events
Linking Relay Outputs to ATM/POS 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 ATM/POS Events
Linking Cameras to Record in Response to Video Loss Events
Linking PTZ Presets and Patterns to External Events
Linking PTZ Presets and Patterns to Motion Events
Linking PTZ Presets and Patterns to Alarm Events
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Linking Presets and Patterns to ATM/POS Events
Linking Presets and Patterns to Video Loss Events
Schedule Setup
Accessing the Schedule
Sets the start and end dates for a custom schedule
Weekends, or Custom Mode
Channel
Scheduling a Record Mode
Setting UP the Camera Recording Mode
Mode Color Description
DX8100 Schedule feature allows you to do the following
Clearing a Scheduled Recording
Creating Yearly Recording Schedules
Creating a Yearly Recording Schedule
Scheduling Individual Days Using the Year View
Copying Schedule Attributes to a Different Day
Creating Monthly or MULTIPLE-DAY Recording Schedules
Creating Multiple-Day Schedules
Creating Single-Day Schedules
Working with Single-Day Schedules
Click the Apply button at the bottom of the screen
Month View Page Single-Day Schedule
Editing Schedules
Changing an Existing Schedule Profile
Deleting an Existing Schedule Profile
Month View
Working with Custom Camera Settings
Configuring 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
Image Resolution Frame Rate
Setting the Frame Rate
Repeat b for each camera you want to configure Click OK
Setting the Resolution and Frame Rate
Click Apply at the Schedule
Table AF. Resolution Values
Frame Rate Configuration Screen
Model Format
Setting Up DX8100 for Maximum IPS Recording
Understanding DX8100 Server Maximum IPS Recording
Total Per Camera
Setting Up DX8100 for Maximum IPS Recording
Frame Rate Configuration Screen Do the following
Configuring Advanced Motion-Activated Relay Output
Setting UP Advanced Relay Output
Understanding the DX8100 Frame Rate Calculations
Click Exit
Option Result
Configuring 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 Settings
Setting UP Network Properties
Working with Backed UP Video on the Client
Data Backup Setup
Viewing and Searching Backed UP Video
Exporting and Printing Backed UP Video
To export and print backed up video
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User Setup
Accessing the User
BUILT-IN User Accounts
Definition of User Access Levels
Definition of Camera Security Access
Modifying User Access Rights
Adding NEW Users
Modifying User Properties
Add New User Dialog Box
Changing a USER’S Group Affiliation
Changing User Passwords
Setting Login Timeout
Deleting Existing Users
Assigning Automatic Login Permission to a User
Site Setup
System Setup
Accessing the System
Using the Edit Menu to Perform an Export
Working with the Import Feature
Exporting the Current HVR Settings
To save the current HVR settings
Using the Edit Menu to Perform an Import
Importing HVR Settings
To import a settings file from a specific drive or folder
Viewing a Log File
Using System Logs
Log views are available from the DX8100 server’s View menu
Accessing the Emergency Agent Notification Setup
External Monitor 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
Emergency E-MAIL Notification Setup
Setting Server Event Transmission Time
Setting Up the E-mail Server
Accessing the Emergency E-MAIL Notification Setup
Configuring Emergency E-MAIL Notification
Enabling or Disabling E-mail Notification
Testing E-mail Notification
Type DX8100 E-mail Notification Test in the Subject box
Configuring E-Mail Notification Frequency
Setting UP the Time Period
Click Test E-mail Notification
Sending E-mail Notifications in Response to Alarm Events
Setting the Time of Day
Sending E-mail Notifications in Response to Motion Events
Setting UP E-MAIL Notification Groups
Adding an E-mail Notification Group
Deleting an E-mail Group
Modifying an E-mail Group Name
Click OK Click Close Click Apply
Adding Members to an E-mail Group
Add User to E-mail Group
Deleting Members from an E-mail Group
Remove User from E-mail Group
Modifying E-mail Group Member Attributes
Modify Member Attributes
Sending E-MAIL Notifications
Sending E-mail Notifications to Individuals
Sending E-mail Notifications to Groups
Sending E-mails to Groups
Setting Up and Using the Client Emergency Agent
Installing the Client Emergency Agent Application
Enabling Ipsec Security Services
Disabling Ipsec Security Services
Before You Begin
Starting the Client Emergency Agent
REAL-TIME Event Monitoring
Setting the Client Emergency Agent Listen Port
Viewing Previously Logged Events
Shutting Down the Client Emergency Agent
To shut down the Client Emergency Agent Click Quit
Setting Up and Using the DX8100 Viewer
DX8100 Viewer
DX8100 Viewer Software Installation
Starting the DX8100 Viewer
Item Part
Watermark Verify a valid watermark is embedded
Viewing Media Files
Playing Video
Saving Snapshots
Accessing the Playlist
Working with the Playlist
Playing a File from the Playlist
Adding Files to the Current List
Removing Media Files from the Current List
Loading a Previously Saved Playlist
Adjusting Picture Quality
Working with Viewer Configuration Tools
Accessing Viewer Configuration Tools
Changing the Language
Exiting the DX8100 Viewer Application
ENABLING/DISABLING Filtered Image Display
Verifying the Watermark
To exit the DX8100 viewer application
Setting Up and Using the DX8100 Mobile Client
DX8100 Mobile Client
Mobile PDA Client Software Installation
Connecting Mobile Clients to a DX8100 Series HVR
Component
Starting the DX8100 Mobile Client
To start the DX8100 Mobile Client application
Setting UP User Security
Exiting the DX8100 Mobile Client
To set up an initial password Tap DX8100 Options Security
Setting UP AN Initial Password
Changing AN Existing Password
Re-enter the new password in the Confirm box Tap OK
Creating Site Groups
Logging in to the Mobile Client Application
Working with Sites and Groups
To create site groups
Tap New Group
Creating a New Group
Editing AN Existing Group
Editing a Group Enter a new group name Tap OK
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Adding a DX8100 Site to a Group
To add a DX8100 site to a group Tap Tap Add
New Site in Connect Window
Editing a DX8100 Site
Connecting to a DX8100 Site
Deleting a DX8100 Site
Disconnecting from a Server Site
Viewing Live Video
Customizing the View Screen
Changing Screen Size
FULL-SCREEN Mode
To change to full-screen view Tap
Installation
Using the DX8100 Web Client
Description
Starting the DX8100 WEB Client
Exiting the DX8100 WEB Client
Screen Layout
PTZ zoom control
Screen division buttons
Remote site connection button
PTZ focus control
Adding Sites to the Connection List
Web Client Configuration
Working with the Connection List
Adding a DX8100 Site with a Known IP Address
Adding a DX8100 Site with a Unknown IP Address
Grouping DX8100 Servers in the Connection List
Adding a Group to the Connection List
Adding 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 List
Editing a DX8100 Server’s Information in the Connection list
Remote Site Connection Shortcut Menu
Shortcut Menu Disconnect Option
Button Description
Operating PTZ Controls
Assigning Cameras to View Panels
Operating the ON-SCREEN PTZ Controls
To operate the on-screen PTZ controls
PTZ Presets
Web Client PTZ Lens Controls
Programming a Preset
Moving to a Preset Using Web Client
Activating a Preset
Activating a Preset Using Web Client
PTZ Patterns
Clearing a Preset
Programming a Pattern
Activating a Pattern
Clearing a Pattern
Accessing Programming Features of Remote Cameras
Click Clr button again to exit programming mode
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Index
Connection list Adding servers to
DX8100 application window panels Panes DX8100, setting up
Expansion Unit Export setup
Hardware acceleration Disk space
Site
Mode Instant record, starting
Selecting Graphics card Hardware
Disabling
PTZ Select All Site Name Video Recording
Pan, tilt, and zoom indicator 50 pane/panel
Preset
Enabling
Instant
Normal Normal, camera settings supported frame rate
Video loss event, linking to Setting up
Single relay, linking to multiple cameras 44 remote camera
Video loss events, linking to 138 relay output
Backup
Upgrade port number 20, 24 port 20
Shortcut keys
Video
DX8100 HVR sites, connecting to Wildcard character
User accounts
Video compression
Product Warranty and Return Information