WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read Owners Manual After unpacking this product, read the owners manual carefully, and follow all the operating and other instructions. 2. Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your business or home, consult your product dealer or local power company. 3. Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturers instructions have been adhered to. 4. Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators. Heat registers, stoves, or other products that produce heat. 5. Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water. Do not exceed the humidity specifications for the product as detailed in the Appendix section in this manual. 6. Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 7. Power Cord Protection Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product. 8. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock. 9. Lightning For added protection for this product during storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges. 10. Object and Liquid Entry Points Never insert foreign objects into the DVR unit, other than the media types approved by Toshiba, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electrical shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 11. Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious personal injury and serious damage to the product.
12. Disc Tray Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing. Neglecting to do so may cause serious personal injury. 13. Burden Do not place a heavy object on or step on the product. The object may fall, causing serious personal injury and serious damage to the product. 14. Disc Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc. These discs are easily broken and may cause serious personal injury and product malfunction. 15. Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions. When the powersupply cord or plug is damaged. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service.

USB Ports RJ-45 Network Jack DB-9 Serial Input 1 LPT Parallel Printer Port DB-9 Serial Input 2 USB Ports PS/2 Keyboard Input PS/2 Mouse Input Control Alarm Outputs Secondary Power switch 110V / 220V Switch IEEE AC Power Adapter

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Audio Microphone In Audio Speaker Out USB Ports RJ-45 Network Jack DB-9 Serial Input 1 LPT Parallel Printer Port DB-9 Serial Input 2 Control Alarm Outputs USB Ports PS/2 Keyboard Input PS/2 Mouse Input

C H A P T E R

Getting Started
Included Components Setting up your DVR Hardware Optional Components
Identifying included components
Surveillix DVRs come with a mouse, keyboard and selected software and cables. Identify the following components to make sure everything has been properly included with your new DVR unit. If any of the following items are missing, contact your dealer to arrange a replacement. Included Component List: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. DVR Unit Mouse DVR Key Manual Repair CD Software Installation CD Keyboard PTZ Adapter RCA to BNC Adapter Rackmount Attachments with Screws Power Cable

Manual

Keyboard Setup
To attach the keyboard to the DVR unit, plug the end of the Keyboard into the keyboard PS/2 Port located on the back of the machine. The keyboard PS/2 Port can be identified by the purple color. Refer to the Rear Panel Connectors diagram for more information.

Searching Instant Record Video 1. Enter the Search Mode, press the INDEX SEARCH button, and then select the INSTANT RECORDING option.
Adjusting the Time and Date
To adjust the Time and Date follow these steps: 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) Begin by exiting to Windows. Do this by pressing the EXIT button from the Main Display Screen and selecting Restart in Windows Mode. (See Section 3.3) Open Windows Explorer. Do this by right-clicking on the My Computer Icon (located on the top left hand corner of the Desktop) and select Explore. Double click on CONTROL PANEL to open it. If you do not see CONTROL PANEL listed, double-click MY COMPUTER to expand the folder tree. Double Click on DATE/TIME inside Control Panel. (See Figure 4.10a) Adjust the Date and Time. When finished, close all open windows and restart the DVR unit. DO this by pressing the START button (Located on the lower left hand side of the Desktop) and selecting SHUT DOWN.

Figure 4.12

Search Options
Setup Overview Channels Color Schedule Speed Motion Detect Password Pan/Tilt Quit to Explorer

Search Overview

The DVR unit has several options that allow you to easily search through, and find, a particular section of video. From Motion indexing and Sensor indexing to calendar views showing which days have recorded video, the DVR unit is equipped to help you quickly find what youre looking for. The following chapter will describe in detail how to use the DVR Search features.

Figure 5.1

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Screen Division Buttons The Screen Division buttons allow you to view one or more sets of cameras at a time. Search Date and Time Displays the Date and Time of the video being played. Date/Time Displays the current time and date. This date and time is stamped into the recorded video and is displayed whenever the video is played back. Advanced Controls Allows you to perform operations such as adjusting the speed, brightness, and zooming. Play Controls The options allow you to view selected video Frame by Frame, Normal Speed, and Fast Forward. Select Date Opens a calendar window and allows you to select a day to perform a search on. Hour / Minute Control Bar Allows you to select the hour and minute by adjusting the sliding bar.
Search Options The search options are a set of functions that allow you to easily find the specific video clips you want and to export them to a usable format. Print/Open/Export/POS Options These options allow you to print images, save single images to disk and load saved video from disk. Camera Select Buttons The Camera Select buttons enable cameras for searching. Audio Channels Displays the Audio channel buttons. Selecting these allows you to playback the audio. NOTE: The Audio buttons are only viewable when one camera is selected.

Adjusting the Brightness of an Image
1) 2) Select a single image to adjust by double-clicking the left mouse button on the desired image. You cannot adjust multiple images at one time. Using the Bright Slide Bar, move the bar to the right or the left. To reset the Brightness press the Bright Button

Zooming in on an image

1) 2) Select a single image to adjust by double-clicking on an image with the left mouse button. You cannot adjust multiple images at one time. Using the Zoom Slide Bar, move the bar to the right or the left. To reset the Zoom, press the Zoom Button.
Zooming in on a portion of an image
3) 4) Using the Mouse Pointer, point to an area on the image where you would like to zoom in on and press the RightMouse Button. Keep pressing the Right-Mouse Button to zoom in further. After a certain number of clicks, the image will revert back to its original size.
Synchronizing the Video to the Real Time
1) 2) Select a single image to synchronize by double-clicking on an image with the left mouse button. Press the TIME SYNCH button. The video will now playback in real time.

Clean Image

1) The DVR unit is capable of recording video using one of three different resolutions. When using the 720 x 480 resolution, two fields are mixed. Because of the timing gap between the two fields, according to the standardized image rules, a little afterimage might occur to high speed moving images. The Surveillix DVR unit allows you to remove this by pressing the CLEAN IMAGE button. The images below demonstrate the filtered screen.
Figure 5.4b Filtering Display playback

Search Options Overview

The Search Options allow you to find what you want quickly, enhance the image quality, and export the video or images in a number of ways. Index Search This option allows you to perform a search based on Motion detection, Sensor activation, and Instant Recordings. This search allows you to quickly narrow down large amounts of recorded video based on that criterion. Preview Search The Preview search is a Search option that allows you to narrow down recorded video in a 24 Hour period. It breaks down a single day into 24 images, one image for each hour of the day (The images are taken from the first second of each hour). When an image is selected, the hour chosen is then broken down into 6 images, one image for every 10 minute increment. Finally when another image is selected, 10 images are displayed, one for every minute within the 10 minute period. From this point, the selected image can be applied to the Main Search. Object Search The Object Search allows you to specify a region on an image and perform a search based on any motion that has occurred within that region. Graphic Search The Graphic Search displays recorded video in a color coded format that allows you to easily select the portion of video you wish to play.

Single Clip Backup

Along with the Save option, a single camera backup option is also included with the Surveillix software. The single Camera or Clip Backup, allows the user to backup a single camera without having to backup multiple cameras at a given time. The Clip Backup option gives the users the abilities to choose a backup time frame, choose a specific camera, add memos, and even make a Copy for the Backup Viewer if needed. Figure 5.7.3 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Drive Allows the user to select which drive the data will be saved on. Backup Start Allows the user to set the time that the Clip Backup will begin. Backup End Allows the user to set the time that the Clip Backup will end. Include Viewer Saves a copy that can be viewed with the Backup Viewer software. Add Memo/Format CD Add Memo allows you to include a short memo with your backup. Format CD opens the Direct CD Format Utility. Channel Allows the user to select the camera channel that will be backed up.ind

Index Search

Using the Index Search can greatly decrease the amount of time spent searching through saved video. The Index Search allows you to perform a search based on criteria such as Sensor, Motion and Instant Record events.
Figure 5.8a 1. 2. Select Camera Allow you to either select a single camera to search or select all the cameras at once. Select Time The default search time is 24 Hours. If this option is select then a Start Time and End Time must be entered. Start Time Specifies the Start Time for the Index Search. End Time Specifies the End Time for the Index search. Sensor Searches by all sensor events on the selected camera(s). Motion Detection Searches by all Motion events on the selected camera(s). Instant Record Searches by all Instant Recording events on the selected camera(s). All Event Searches on all events for the selected camera(s) (Sensor, Motion, and Instant Recording.

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Performing an Index Search
1) 2) 3) 4) Begin by Selecting the Index Search Button. The Index Search Option Box should open. Select a single camera or select the ALL cameras option. Select the SELECT TIME option to specify a specific time to search or leave it unchecked to default to the current day. Select an Event to search on. (Sensor, Motion, Instant Record, or ATM/POS). If you select ATM/POS you have the option to enter a specific transaction number. If no transaction number is entered all transaction will be displayed. Press the OK Button. (It may take a minute or two to return the results)

Figure 5.8a

If there are results, they will be displayed in a column on the left side of the screen (See Figure 5.8b). If there are no results found, No Images Found will appear in the column. 6) 7) Once the results are displayed you can search through them by simply double-clicking any one of the results. Once you have found the image you are looking for, apply it to the Main Search by selecting the Close Button located at the bottom of the results column.

Object Search

The Object Search is a powerful Search utility that allows you to search a region on the video for any motion changes. The Results are neatly displayed and allows you to view them quickly.

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Figure 5.10a
Search Results The Search Results are displayed in this column. The results are listed by date and time. When the search is complete you can view the results by double-clicking on one of the results or by using the Up and Down arrow keys on the keyboard. Search Information The Search Information box displays brief information on the overall search. Progress Bar This bar displays the percentage complete when performing an Object Search. Cancel Selecting the Cancel button exits the Object Search. Stop The Stop option stops the current search. Apply to Main Search Apply to Main Search exits the Object Search but takes the selected result (the current image displayed) and displays it inside the Main Search. From that point you can use the Play Controls. Reload First Frame This option reloads the initial Key Frame image, that is, the image used to start the search. Clear Selection This option clears the current Motion Region Box from the Keyframe Image. Start Search This option Begins the search. Motion Region Box The Motion Region Box is the user defined area of the Keyframe image. You create the Motion Region Box by clicking inside the image and dragging the mouse. The Motion Region Box can be resized by pulling on the little square boxes located on the outer perimeter of the Box.

Figure 5.10b

Start This displays the time and date of the initial Key Frame. Sensitivity The Sensitivity option allows you to control sensitivity of the motion that will be detected. Often times poor lighting conditions can be interpreted as motion. The sensitivity can compensate for this. Key Frame Search Selecting the Cancel button exits the Object Search. Show Detected Image This option, when selected, displays the results as it finds them. Using this option slows the search process slightly and therefore may not be ideal when searching large periods of time. End This option allows you designate an end time. The default is one hour.

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Supported Protocols

Protocols are added frequently. The actual supported list most likely contains new protocols that are not listed here. The current supported protocols are:
Ademco Rapid Dome American Dynamics CBC (GANZ) C-BEL Chiper CPT (V9KR Series) CNB-AN102 CNB-PTZ100 Computar Dennard DMP23-H2 Dong Yang Unitech (DRX-502A) DVRX-100 DY-255RXC Dynacolor Ernitec Fastrax II FillTech Fine System (CRR-1600) Focvision (KD1602) HMS-250
HSCP Honeywell (HSD-250) Inter-M(VRX-2101) Javelin (Orbitor) Kalatel (Cyber Dome) KDC LG (LVC-A70x's) LG SD-110 LG (LPT-A100L) Merit LI-LIN Merit LI-LIN V6 NiceCam Panasonic Pelco D Pelco (P protocol 4800bps) Philips (TC8560 & TC700) SAE Samsung (DRX-502A) Samsung (SCC-641) SANTACHI
Sensormatic SpeedDome SPD-2500P SungJin (SJ2819RX) Toshiba (P protocol 4800bps) Ultrak (KD6) VCL VCL- LEGACY Vicon Vicon Speeddome Vicon Surveyor 2000 Videoalarm Vision Tech WonWoo
Setting up a PTZ (DVR8-60 and DVR16-120 Models)
NOTE: RS-232 connection option available in only DVR8-60 models

DVR16-120 models.

It is important to understand how the PTZ connects to the DVR. The DVR takes an RS- 422/485 connection and converts it into an RS-232 connection. The RS-232 connection cable must be attached before the PTZ camera will be controllable by the DVR.
Attaching the RS-232 adapter
12) Locate the RS-232 adapter from the contents shipped within the DVR. (See Figure 6.2a) 13) Connect the RJ-11 end to the RJ-11 jack on the back of the DVR and the other end to the Serial Port on the back of the DVR. When connected, it should look like Figure 6.2b. Figure 6.2.2a

Figure 6.2.2b

14) Locate the PTZ adapter (Figure 6.2.2c). 15) Connect the two wires of the included PTZ adapter to the PTZ camera (See Figure 6.2.2a). Since each camera is different, refer to your PTZ camera manual for detailed instructions. 16) Connect the other end of the adapter to the DVR unit (See Figures 6.2.2c and 6.2.3E) 17) Assign the PTZ Camera an ID number that coincides with the number assigned to it by the DVR unit. For Example: If you have the camera plugged into Input #5 on the DVR then you must set the PTZ unit to ID #5. 18) Inside the DVR setup, select the PTZ menu option and select the desired camera number. 19) Select RS-232 as the default connection type. THIS IS IMPORTANT. Even though the PTZ camera is expecting an RS-422/485 connection you must still select the RS-232. 20) Enable the PTZ functions of the camera by placing a check in the PAN/TILT CONENCTION checkbox. 21) Once enabled, the Protocol can be edited. Select the appropriate Protocol. NOTE: Protocols are a set of instructions written by the manufacture of the PTZ cameras that allow software programs such as this DVR to control their functions. The majority of the major PTZ manufacture protocols are included in this software. 22) Press the APPLY button and exit Setup. 23) From the Main Display Screen select the PTZ button. The PTZ Control options will open. 24) Select the PTZ camera to control by clicking on its video on the main display screen. The camera number should appear inside the PTZ controls. 25) Using the PTZ controls, you should now be able to move the PTZ around.

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Viewing a Preset:
1) 2) From the Main Display Screen select the PTZ camera by clicking on it. Using the keyboard press the number keys corresponding with the Preset Positions. The Camera will move to the saved Preset.

PTZ Address Setting

Some protocols support software address settings. The following section explains these settings.
RX Address 1 This option was added for a particular line of receivers that support 2 ID addresses. This is the first RX address. RX Address 2 This option was added for a particular line of receivers that support 2 ID addresses. This is the second RX address. PT Driver Address This option is for specifying the PTZ ID address that the PTZ is set to. This option must be set correctly in order for the DVR to communicate with the PTZ. This option can be beneficial when large amounts of PTZ are chained together. Previous ID This option was added for a particular line of receivers that support 2 ID addresses. This option displays the current RX address ID.
New ID This option was added for a particular line of receivers that support 2 ID addresses. This option is for entering a new RX address ID. Set ID This option was added for a particular line of receivers that support 2 ID addresses. This option is for setting the new RX address.

Accessing PTZ Menus

Some protocols support the ability to access the Internal PTZ Onscreen Menu
Camera Menu This option opens the PTZ Camera menu. Select This option selects an item on the Onscreen menu. Close This option closes the PTZ Onscreen menu. Up / Down The Up and Down buttons on the PTZ controller move through the PTZ menu options. Left / Right The Left and Right buttons on the PTZ controller move through the PTZ menu options and/or highlight options.
Since every PTZ camera is different, the functions of these options can vary slightly. The Surveillix DVR provides an easy way to access the cameras options. For explanations of what those options are please refer to the manual that came with your camera
Using the onscreen Compass
The Surveillix DVRs provide control for the PAN/TILT camera in two different ways. 1) 2) Using the Graphical PTZ controller that appears when the PTZ button is pressed on the main screen. Clicking on the video itself. This second option is a much more powerful way to control the Camera. (NOTE: The PTZ button on the main screen must still be selected to use this option.

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Day of the week This option allows the user to specify which day of the week will be altered in the tour schedule. All Allows all cameras and all hours of the day to be selected. Camera Selection Shows the set schedule for each camera, by left clicking the camera name, all hours can be selected for the camera. Select Applies a tour for the areas that the user has highlighted. Clear Allows the user to clear the designated area that has been highlighted.
Hour Specifies which hour of the day has been scheduled for a tour. Left clicking the hour allows button allows selection for all cameras in the specified hour. Multi Select Mode / Single Select Mode Multiple Select Mode allows for multiple days to be selected and have a specified tour schedule applied. Single Select Mode allows the user to customize single days.
Backing up to a CD-RW Drive
Overview Enabling Backup Features Overview of DirectCD Formatting a CDR or CD-RW Disc Saving Video to a CD-RW Drive Removing the Disc from the Drive

Backup Overview

The DVR unit can easily backup important video to an internal or external media location. The most commonly used are CD-RW drives and Hard Drives. Since the DVR unit comes standard equipped with a CD-RW drive, this section covers backing up using the CD-RW drive as well as by using a Hard Drive. The DVR unit backs up using a proprietary compression format that can only be read by the DVR Backup program. This ensures the integrity of the data. In addition the CD-RW also uses a proprietary format in which it stores the information. This format, called UDF, can only be read by a Computer which has the UDF reader software installed. A copy of Roxio UDF Reader is on the Software Installation CD shipped with the DVR unit. A copy is also available for download from Roxio direct (http://www.roxio.com). During the backup process the DVR unit will never stop recording. The DVR unit is a multiplexing unit that can perform virtually all functions without having to stop the recording process. In addition, you can now backup to multiple CDs when the file sizes exceed the size of one CD. Also, you can specify multiple locations to save to. For example you can save 1/3 the data to a CD, 1/3 the data to the local Drive and 1/3 the data to a network drive.

DirectCD Format Utility

The Surveillix DVR unit uses DirectCD 5.0 to save the data to a CD-RW Drive. This allows the DVR to use the CD-RW just as it would any other attached Hard Drive, both reading and writing to it. CDR and CD-RW discs must be formatted in the DirectCD 5.0 UDF standard for the DVR unit to recognize them. It is recommended that CDR discs, NOT CD-RW discs, be used in the DVR unit only because of the format time and cost difference between the two. It can take 45 minutes to an hour to format a CD-RW disc but only 15 to 30 seconds to format a CDR disc. In addition, CDR discs are generally considerably less expensive than CD-RW discs. There are two ways to open the DirectCD format utility. The first is by exiting to windows. The second is by opening the Backup Window and pressing the Format CD button.

Emergency Agent Window

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Tools Menu Opens the Setup (Configuration) window and Opens or Closes the Event List. Video Display Displays the Video feed coming from the DVR. DVR List Lists all DVR units you have connected to the Emergency Agent. DVR List Item Individual DVR unit in DVR List with displayed settings. New Opens Site Edit window to connect new DVR to Emergency Agent. Modify Opens Site Edit to allow modification of selected DVR List Item. Delete Deletes selected DVR List Item. Date Selects date of events to display in the Event List. Event Selects type of Event to Display in the Event List.
10. DVR Selects DVR to display in the Event List. 11. Reset Resets Date, Event, and DVR fields to defaults. 12. Event List Item Individual Event in Event List. Double-Clicking on an event opens the associated video in the Search Alarm window. 13. Event List Lists all recorded events matching the Date, Event, and DVR settings.

Search Alarm Window

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Comment Provides space for user to add comments to exported video. AVI File When selected a video clip exported when Export is clicked. Export Quality It may be necessary to reduce the overall size of an AVI file; for example, to email to someone. AVI file sizes can be reduced by reducing the image quality. However, reducing the image quality causes the AVI video to appear more pixilated. When size is not an issue, setting quality to 100 is highly recommended. Export Options These options are only available when AVI export is selected and relate to the export options of the AVI video. Export Exports AVI or JPG file to selected location. Alarm Event Information Display Displays the event number and pertinent recorded information related to the alarm event.

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Playback Controls The play controls allow you to play the video forward, backwards, and frame by frame.
Display Displays video playback. Previous Alarm Moves to previous Alarm Event.
10. Continuous Playing plays through all alarm events when video playback is initiated. When not selected video playback stops at end of recorded event.

It is highly recommended that users not be granted Setup privileges since this can pose a security risk. Only proper authorized Administrators should have access to Setup.
The Remote software operates virtually the same way as the DVR itself. The appearance of it matches the DVR almost identically, however, there are a few minor differences. Some search features are not available (such as the Index and Object Searches) as well as some Setup options.

13.1.1

Remote Client Minimum Requirements
Pentium 233 or equivalent 32MB System Memory DirectX 8 or higher Compatible video card (ATI Preferable) Internet or LAN Connection (56K, DSL, Cable Modem, T1, ISDN, etc.) TCP/IP installed Microsoft Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP Operating System 1024 x 768 display resolution 16 Bit color depth or better

13.1.2

Remote Client Recommended Requirements
Pentium IV 1.5+ or equivalent 256MB System Memory DirectX 8 or higher Compatible video card (ATI Preferable) Internet or LAN Connection (DSL, Cable Modem, T1, ISDN, etc.) TCP/IP installed Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP Operating System 1024 x 768 display resolution 32 Bit color depth or better

13.2 13.2.1

Remote Software Setup Installing Remote Software
1. 2. 3. On the Client computer, insert the Toshiba Software CD into the CD-ROM. The CD should play automatically. When prompted, select the Install Remote Software option. Follow the installation instructions carefully. When the software finishes installing, close any open installation windows.

13.2.2

Create a New Remote Connection
New Creates a new site to connect to. Delete Deletes the selected site once it is selected from the list. Delete All Deletes all listed sites. Edit Used to edit a site once it is selected from the list. Password Enter the logon password. Connect Connects the Surveillix Remote Client to the Server. User Enter the Login Username. Site Displays a list of pre-configured sites.
Creating a New Remote Connection
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Select Start Programs DVR Center DVR Center. The Toshiba Surveillix Center Software opens and a Site Connection List window opens. Press New to open the Site Detail Information window. Enter the Site Code and Site Name. The Site Code will be the name displayed inside the connection box to help you identify the unit. Enter the IP Address of the DVR server. By default the DVR unit is set to connect using DHCP. Enter the Center Port. This setting is specified on the server (See Section 13.2.) Press OK. Click on the newly created connection and enter the login username and password. Press Connect.

Remote Server Setup

In order to access the DVR unit remotely, the DVR Server must be setup to allow remote connections.
Disable Remote Enables/Disables acceptance of remote connections by the DVR server. Time Out Value Specifies a value (in seconds) to wait for a signal from the Surveillix Remote Client. If a signal

is not received by that time, the connection is dropped.
Enter Port Used by the DVR to transfer the connection data. Image Port Used by the DVR to transfer the image data. Search Port Used by the DVR to transfer the search data

13.3.1

The DVR can have up to 5 Simultaneous remote Connections. Each user can perform functions on the DVR unit and will not affect the other users. The only exception to this is accessing Setup. Only one user is allowed to access setup
Enter Setup on the DVR unit. Click the Communication Setup button to open the Network menu. Uncheck the Disable Remote Control option. You should now be allowed to adjust port settings if necessary. NOTE: If you are using a Firewall, it may be necessary to adjust the port settings on both the DVR and the Firewall. Contact your Network Administrator for more information.
Press OK. Make sure a User account is created. Without a user account, the Administrator account must be used.

Appendix A

Appendix A contains technical specifications for many of the DVR internal components

KV-DVR Specifications

8 CPU Storage (Hard Drive) Storage MAX Operating System Viewing Rate Recording Rate NTSC PAL NTSC PAL NTSC PAL Image Compression Average File Size 16 Intel Pentium 4 2.0+ GHz 120 GB Standard / Virtually Unlimited Storage Potential Up to 4 HDD Microsoft Windows 2000 Max 480 FPS Max 480 FPS Max 240 FPS Max 200 FPS 720x480 / 720x240 / 350x240 720x576 / 720x288 / 360x288 MJPEG 360x240 2~5k 720x240 4~8k 720x480 7~11k Video Inputs Looping Outputs Composite Outputs Audio Video Outputs Max FPS Per Channel Motion Detection Remote Operation Remote Software PAN / TILT / ZOOM Recording Mode Backup Digital Signature Emergency Agent 8CH (BNC) 8CH (BNC) 16CH (BNC) 16CH (BNC) RCA 8 Channels Mono S-Video, SVGA 30 Frames Per Second (FPS) Up to 5 Regions Per Channel / Adjustable Sensitivity Full Remote Control Through PSTN, ISDN, ADSL, LAN, and TCP/IP Compatible with Microsoft Windows 98,Me,2000,XP Built In RS-422 Interface Continuous, Motion Detection, Sensor, Scheduled Recording CD-RW ( DVD. Optional) Supports Digital signature Verification Transmitted through TCP/IP Pop-Up Window 32CH (BNC) 16 32

Digital Control Output Sensor Input Resolution

KV-EVR Specifications

8 CPU Storage (Hard Drive) Storage MAX Operating System Viewing Rate Recording Rate NTSC PAL NTSC PAL NTSC PAL Image Compression Average File Size 64
Intel Pentium 4 2.0+ GHz 120 GB Standard / Virtually Unlimited Storage Potential Up to 4 HDD Microsoft Windows 2000 Max 480 FPS Max 480 FPS Max 240 FPS Max 200 FPS 16 16
720x480 / 720x240 / 350x240 720x576 / 720x288 / 360x288 MJPEG 360x240 2~5k 720x240 4~8k 720x480 7~11k 8 CH (BNC) 8 CH (BNC) 16 CH (BNC) 16 CH (BNC) 32 CH (BNC) 32 CH (BNC) 64 CH (BNC) 0
Video Inputs Looping Outputs Composite Outputs Audio Video Outputs Max FPS Per Channel Motion Detection Remote Operation Remote Software PAN / TILT / ZOOM Recording Mode Backup Digital Signature Emergency Agent
RCA 8 Channels Mono S-Video, SVGA 30 Frames Per Second (FPS) Up to 5 Regions Per Channel / Adjustable Sensitivity Full Remote Control Through PSTN, ISDN, ADSL, LAN, and TCP/IP Compatible with Microsoft Windows 98,Me,2000,XP Built In RS-422 Interface Continuous, Motion Detection, Sensor, Scheduled Recording CD-RW ( DVD. Optional) Supports Digital signature Verification Transmitted through TCP/IP Pop-Up Window

Surveillix KV-EVR / KV-DVR Operations Manual
Surveillix DVR User Guide Manual Edition 26158AI JULY 2005

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LIMITED WARRANTY

DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER
Promptly register your product with Toshiba on-line at http://www.toshiba.com/taisisd. By registering your product you will be eligible for periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable for your product. You will have access to extended warranty options, upgrades (as applicable), useful tips, on-line troubleshooting, and the ability to schedule service on-line if necessary. The Imaging Systems Division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. ("ISD") makes the following limited warranties. These limited warranties extend to the Original End-User ("Your[r]"). Limited Two (2) Year Warranty of Labor and Parts ISD warrants this product and parts against defects in material or workmanship for a period of two years from the date of original retail purchase by the end-user. During this period, ISD will repair or replace a defective product or part with a new or refurbished item. The user must deliver the entire product to an ISD authorized service center. The user is responsible for all transportation and insurance charges for the product to the Service Center. ISD reserves the right to substitute Factory Refurbished Parts and / or Factory Refurbished Product in place of those in need of repair. Step-by-step Procedures - How to Obtain Warranty Service [1] Verify operation of the unit by checking the instruction manual and web site for the latest updates at www.toshiba.com/taisisd [2] If there is a defect in material or workmanship, schedule service on-line or contact the Digital Support Center for an individual Tracking Number and the location of the nearest ISD authorized service center. To contact technical support call (866) ASK-4-DVR [866-275-4387]. [3] Arrange for delivery of the product to the ISD authorized service center. Products must be insured and securely packed, preferably in the original shipping carton. A letter explaining the defect and a copy of the bill of sale or other proof of purchase must be enclosed with a complete return street address and daytime telephone number. The Tracking Number should also be indicated on your documents. Charges for transportation and insurance must be prepaid by the end-user. Your Responsibility, warranties are subject to the following conditions: [1] You must retain the bill of sale or provide other proof of purchase. [2] You must schedule service within thirty days after you discover a defective product or part. [3] All warranty servicing of this product must be made by an ISD authorized service center. [4] The warranty extends to defects in material or workmanship as limited above, and not to any products or parts that have been lost or discarded by user. The warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse, accident, improper installation, improper maintenance, or use in violation of instructions furnished by ISD. The warranty does not extend to units which have been altered or modified without authorization of ISD, or to damage to products or parts thereof which have had the serial number removed, altered defaced or rendered illegible. ALL WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY STATE LAW, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE LIMITED WARRANTIES SET FORTH ABOVE. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply. WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ANY WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY STATE LAW AS HEREBY LIMITED, THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WITH RESPECT TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF ANY PRODUCTS OR PARTS. IN NO EVENT SHALL ISD BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation may not apply. No person, agent, distributor, dealer, service station or company is authorized to change, modify or extend the terms of these warranties in any manner whatsoever. The time within which an action must be commenced to enforce any obligation of ISD arising under this warranty or under any statute, or law of the United States or any state thereof, is hereby limited to one year from the date you discover or should have discovered, the defect. This limitation does not apply to implied warranties arising under state law. Some states do not permit limitation of the time within which you may bring an action beyond the limits provided by state law so the above provision may not apply to user. This warranty gives the user specific legal rights, and user may also have other rights, which may vary from state to state.

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Audio Microphone In Audio Speaker Out USB Ports RJ-45 Network Jack DB-9 Serial Input 1 LPT Parallel Printer Port DB-9 Serial Input 2 Control Alarm Outputs USB Ports PS/2 Keyboard Input PS/2 Mouse Input

C H A P T E R

Getting Started
Included Components Setting up your DVR Hardware Optional Components
Identifying included components
Surveillix DVRs come with a mouse, keyboard and selected software and cables. Identify the following components to make sure everything has been properly included with your new DVR unit. If any of the following items are missing, contact your dealer to arrange a replacement. Included Component List: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. DVR Unit Mouse DVR Key Manual Repair CD Software Installation CD Keyboard PTZ Adapter RCA to BNC Adapter Rackmount Attachments with Screws Power Cable

Manual

Keyboard Setup
To attach the keyboard to the DVR unit, plug the end of the Keyboard into the keyboard PS/2 Port located on the back of the machine. The keyboard PS/2 Port can be identified by the purple color. Refer to the Rear Panel Connectors diagram for more information.

Mouse Setup

To attach the mouse to the DVR unit, plug the end of the mouse into the mouse PS/2 Port located on the back of the machine. The mouse PS/2 Port can be identified by the green color. Refer to the Rear Panel Connectors diagram for more information.
The mouse uses a cursor called a pointer. Pointers come in many different shapes but are most commonly shaped like an arrow. Your mouse has two buttons: a left button and a right button. Quickly pressing and releasing one of these buttons is called clicking. Sometimes you will need to double-click or click the same button twice quickly. In this manual, click means to position your mouse point on an icon and to single click the left button. When a right click is required, this is stated clearly. Double-click also refers to the left button. The ratchet wheel in between the two buttons is added to provide easier scrolling capability. By simply moving the wheel with your index finger, you can quickly move through multiple pages, line, or windows. The wheel may also function as a third button allowing you to quickly click or double-click an icon or a selected item.

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Figure 2.Left Button 2 Scroll button / Third Button

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Monitor Setup
Attach the Monitor to the Rear of the DVR unit using the VGA cable supplied by the Monitor Manufacturer. Refer to your monitor manual for detailed information on how to setup and use it. NOTE: The monitor you use must be capable of having a screen resolution of 1024 x 768 and display colors of at least 24 Bit

Power Setup

Attach the AC power cable to the rear of the DVR Unit. See Rear Panel Connectors for more information.
Connecting a Video Source to the DVR
There are different types of Video Sources that can be plugged into your DVR unit including DVD players, VHS players, and CCTV Cameras. The back of the DVR unit contains up to 16 video inputs depending on the DVR model. The connectors use the BNC standard. On the KV-PCDVRChannel DVR, all 32 of these ports are used as inputs.
Video Inputs The Video inputs are RG-59 BNC connectors. Simply plug one end into your video source (DVD, Camera, etc.) and plug the other end into the desired BNC input on the DVR unit.
Looping Output Termination
When terminating the outputs becomes necessary, the DVR unit has built-in termination that allows you to select individual outputs to be terminated. Generally it is not necessary to terminate the output when using it. It is dependant on if the device to which you are connecting it, has internal 75 ohm termination. As a rule, if the image appears distorted or virtually unviewable, it most likely needs to be terminated.

Terminating the Looping Outputs
Not connected to a monitor (Normal) Connected to a monitor (Looped)
Always leave the dipswitch set to the ON position when the Looping Outputs are not used.
Connecting Sensors to the DVR
Each DVR unit may have up to 16 Sensor inputs. These inputs can be used with devices such as Infrared devices, motion devices, glass breakage alarms, door and window trips, and many more. The Sensors can be set to Normally Open or Normally Closed inside the software. There are 4 Commons (-) and 16 inputs (+). There is no power supplied to the ports so an external power supply must be used if power becomes necessary.

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COM Sensor (1 ~ 16)
Normally Open or Normally Closed option is available inside the DVR Software. There is no power supplied to the ports. Use an external power supply if necessary.
Connecting Control Outputs to the DVR
Each DVR unit may have up to 16 Control Outputs. These outputs can be used to trigger devices such as Sirens, Phone Dialers, Lights, and any other relay activated device.

Control Output

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Siren, Alarm, Outside Relays
External Power Supply ( DC 12V)
Use 12V, below 300mA. For controlling lights or other devices, use another external relay. Maximum voltage is 24V AC @ 1 amp Output uses a Form C Relay

Looping Outputs

The 8 and 16 Channel DVR units may have up to 16 Looping outputs. Depending on the destination of the outputs, each output may have to be terminated (See section 2.10).
Looping Outputs The Video inputs are RG-59 BNC connectors. Make sure there is a video source connected to the input and then connect a cable to the Channel Out. The looping outs can be connected to video monitors or combined with adapters to connect to VCRs.
Additional Outputs and Connectors

Signal Line

Signal Line RX LED TX LED Operation LED

Swappable Hard drives

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Handle Release Button Press Button to eject the Release Handle. Button Lock Locks the Handle Release button. Release Handle Pull to Eject the Hard Drive. Reset Button Resets the hard drive unit Power Buttons Turns the power on or off to a hard drive. Temperature Alarm Light Turns on if a Hard Drive reaches a set temperature.

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Swapping a Hard Drive
1. Press the hard drive power button to turn off power to the hard drive you wish to remove.
2. Turn the button lock to the open position and push the hard drive release button.
3. Pull the lever outward while removing the hard drive. Reverse steps to install.
There are up to 2 available connections for monitors which can be used individually or in tandem. SVGA Output To VGA Monitor.

Remote User Display Displays the users connected to the DVR. Instant Replay This button is a shortcut that instantly jumps into Search Mode and begins playing the video backwards. Date/Time Displays the current time and date. This date and time is stamped into the recorded video and is displayed whenever the video is played back. Sensor Status Bar Displays the Sensor status for each camera that is setup to use Sensors. Control Output Status and Activation Bar The Relay buttons fire the Output Relays. The Output Relays can be hooked up to external alarms, set to trigger an audio alarm, send a phone call, etc. Screen Division Buttons The Screen Division buttons allow you to view one or more sets of cameras at a time. Full Screen Displays the video full screen. Loop Pressing the Loop button sequences through the Screen Divisions sets. For Example, selecting the 1A and then the Loop button will sequence through 1A,2A,3A,4A and then repeat. This option is not available for the 7,10 and 13 screen divisions.

Camera View

The Cameral status for each camera is displayed next to the Camera number (or name) on the Video Display Area. The following are

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Camera Number and Name Displays the camera number and the custom name given to the camera.
Recording Status Displays the current recording status of the camera using symbols. (See Section 3.5) Special Recording Displays text relating to the type of recording that is occurring. (See Section 3.5)
Recording Status Indicator
The Camera status for each camera is displayed next to the Camera number (or name) on the Video Display Area. The following are the different states for each camera: Recording A red light is displayed when the camera is currently being recorded to the DVR unit. Motion Detection A green light is displayed when a camera (set up for motion detection) detects motion. Display This is displayed when the camera is currently not being recorded to the DVR unit.
There are several different types of DVR Special Recording. When this happens text is displayed on the camera indicating what kind it is. These are as follows:
SENSOR Sensor is displayed when a sensor, associated with a given camera, is activated. INSTANT Instant Recording is a manual activation of the recording for the selected camera. Regardless of the recording method, Instant Recording will start the camera recording and also flag the video for future searches using the Index Search feature. INSTANT is displayed when a user activates the instant recording option. Double Right-Click to activate and deactivate the Instant Recording option.

Setup Options

Setup Overview Channels Color Schedule Speed Motion Detect Password Pan/Tilt Audio

Setup Overview

The Setup options allow you to optimize your DVR unit by adjusting things like camera names, reboot schedules, recording schedules and more. It is extremely important that you setup your DVR correctly for several reasons. Recording Schedules By optimizing the recording schedule you can increase the amount of pertinent recorded video that is saved on the DVR and keep it longer. You can optimize the type of recording done by adding motion detection to this as well, again increasing the amount of useful video. DVR Access By setting up the access passwords you can tightly control the types of access an individual may have. This ensures the security and integrity of the DVR unit. Camera Naming By naming each camera you can easily identify the location and any other pertinent information that may be helpful simply by viewing it on the Video Display Area. Adjusting Camera Color By adjusting each cameras color settings you can optimize the clarity and detail that is recorded.

Setup Screen Overview

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Setup Options Allows you to toggle between different setup screens.

Camera Setup

Figure 4.2 Camera Setup
Select Camera Selects the current camera to be edited. Camera Name Allows you to specify a name for each camera. Sensor Connections Allows you to attach one or more sensor connections to each camera. You can connect one or more Sensors to the selected camera by checking the box next to the sensor(s). Connecting a sensor to the camera allows you to activate both Standard Recording and Intensive Recording Bright Adjusts the Brightness of the selected camera. Hue Adjusts the Hue of the selected camera. Contrast Adjusts the Contrast of the selected camera. Adjust Default Adjust the color settings for the selected camera back to the System default. Adjust All Default Adjusts the color settings for ALL cameras to the System default. Apply to all channels Applies current settings to ALL cameras.
Setup Network Camera Sets up Network Camera from a specified address. Use Network Camera Enables setup and use of Network Camera. Enable Network Camera PTZ Enables the use of a Network Camera PTZ.

Network Camera Setup

Figure 4.2.1 Network Camera Setup
Setting up a Network Camera
1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Check the Use Network Camera Box, once selected the Setup Network box will appear. If your Network Camera is setup for use with a PTZ, the Enable Network Camera PTZ may be selected. Now that your Use Network Camera box is selected, begin setting up the network camera by left clicking the Setup network button. Once in Network Camera Properties, select setup to configure the IP address and port number of the desired network camera. STEP 1: Enter the Network Camera IP address, the connection port number and click next. STEP 2: From the Class pull down menu, select the appropriate class of camera. After selecting the appropriate class, designate a model number and assign a channel name for the specific camera. Click the Finish button. STEP 3: Click configure to further configure the specific camera options.

Clean Image

1) The DVR unit is capable of recording video using one of three different resolutions. When using the 720 x 480 resolution, two fields are mixed. Because of the timing gap between the two fields, according to the standardized image rules, a little afterimage might occur to high speed moving images. The Surveillix DVR unit allows you to remove this by pressing the CLEAN IMAGE button. The images below demonstrate the filtered screen.
Figure 5.4b Filtering Display playback

Search Options Overview

The Search Options allow you to find what you want quickly, enhance the image quality, and export the video or images in a number of ways. Index Search This option allows you to perform a search based on Motion detection, Sensor activation, and Instant Recordings. This search allows you to quickly narrow down large amounts of recorded video based on that criterion. Preview Search The Preview search is a Search option that allows you to narrow down recorded video in a 24 Hour period. It breaks down a single day into 24 images, one image for each hour of the day (The images are taken from the first second of each hour). When an image is selected, the hour chosen is then broken down into 6 images, one image for every 10 minute increment. Finally when another image is selected, 10 images are displayed, one for every minute within the 10 minute period. From this point, the selected image can be applied to the Main Search. Object Search The Object Search allows you to specify a region on an image and perform a search based on any motion that has occurred within that region. Graphic Search The Graphic Search displays recorded video in a color coded format that allows you to easily select the portion of video you wish to play.
Performing a Basic Search
There are several different types of searches that can be performed on the DVR unit. The following section will cover the most basic of these. This involves simply selecting the date, the time, the camera, and pressing play.
1) 2) 3) 4) Begin by selecting a Date. Do this by opening the Calendar (See Section 5.3) and selecting a day. Select a Time. Do this by adjusting the Hour and Minute Slide Bars (See Section 5.3). Select a One or More Cameras (See Section 5.1). Press the Play Button (See Section 5.2).
You can now play the Video Forwards, Backwards, and Frame by Frame (See Section 5.2).

Daylight Savings Time

The DVR automatically adjusts for Daylight Savings Time changes. When the hour jumps forward no video is lost because an hour is simply skipped. However when the hour falls back, there is a duplicated hour that under normal circumstances would be recorded over. The Toshiba Surveillix KV-PCDVR actually records both hours and allows you to select which hour to play if the need arises. The following steps explain how to access the Daylight Savings Time option.

Accessing the Daylight Savings Time lost hour:
1) 2) From the Search Screen, select the SELECT DATE button (Section 5.3). Select the date when Daylight Savings Time lost an hour. An option should now appear that says Daylight Savings Time. (See Figure 5.6.1) To play back the lost hour, simply select the DAYLIGHT SAVINGS option. Press OK to confirm the date and begin playing the video using the standard Search features.

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Print/Open/Export Images
Once you find the video you are looking for you can Print it, Save it as a single image or Save it as a video clip. In addition you can also open and play video that has previously been saved to a disc or hard drive. Print This option allows you to output a selected image to an attached printer.
Save This option allows you to save a selected image as a JPG file or to save a video clip in an AVI format.
Load The Load Option allows you to search and view video that has been saved to media such as a CDR, CD-RW, or External Hard Disk Drive.
The DVR unit allows you to print a recorded image to a local or network printer.
To print an image, follow these steps:
1) From the Search Screen, stop on the image you wish to print. Make sure only one camera is selected by doubleclicking on the image you want. (Only one camera should be displayed) NOTE: Only one camera can be selected at a time for this function to work. 2) 3) 4) Select the Print Button. A Print Options window should appear. Depending on the printer you are using you may have several printing options available to you. (Refer to your printer manual for more information) Press the Print button to print the selected images.
If you do not have a printer installed, the NO DEFAULT PRINTER INSTALLED message will appear.

Save to JPG or AVI

The DVR unit can export single images in the.JPG file format, save video clips in the.AVI format. The JPG and AVI file formats are extremely common, with virtually universal computer support, making them ideal formats to use. A digital signature is also attached to every.JPG and.AVI file exported by the DVR for use with the bundled Digital Verifier application. This function is unique to the DVR and its Verification software and should not interfere with viewing the files using other applications.

Definition

JPG: (Joint Photographic Experts Group) - The name of the committee that designed the photographic imagecompression standard. The format (.jpg) is optimized for compressing full-color or grayscale photographic images. JPG images are 24-bit (16.7 million color) graphics.
(Audio/visual interleaved) files are one of the more popular animated image formats in use today. They are most often used for video playback, though they are also used for more simple things such as the Windows "file copy" and "search" animations. AVI image data can be stored uncompressed, but it is typically compressed using a Windowssupplied or third party compression and decompression module called a codec.

Hour Specifies which hour of the day has been scheduled for a tour. Left clicking the hour allows button allows selection for all cameras in the specified hour. Multi Select Mode / Single Select Mode Multiple Select Mode allows for multiple days to be selected and have a specified tour schedule applied. Single Select Mode allows the user to customize single days.
Backing up to a CD-RW Drive
Overview Enabling Backup Features Overview of DirectCD Formatting a CDR or CD-RW Disc Saving Video to a CD-RW Drive Removing the Disc from the Drive

Backup Overview

The DVR unit can easily backup important video to an internal or external media location. The most commonly used are CD-RW drives and Hard Drives. Since the DVR unit comes standard equipped with a CD-RW drive, this section covers backing up using the CD-RW drive as well as by using a Hard Drive. The DVR unit backs up using a proprietary compression format that can only be read by the DVR Backup program. This ensures the integrity of the data. In addition the CD-RW also uses a proprietary format in which it stores the information. This format, called UDF, can only be read by a Computer which has the UDF reader software installed. A copy of Roxio UDF Reader is on the Software Installation CD shipped with the DVR unit. A copy is also available for download from Roxio direct (http://www.roxio.com). During the backup process the DVR unit will never stop recording. The DVR unit is a multiplexing unit that can perform virtually all functions without having to stop the recording process. In addition, you can now backup to multiple CDs when the file sizes exceed the size of one CD. Also, you can specify multiple locations to save to. For example you can save 1/3 the data to a CD, 1/3 the data to the local Drive and 1/3 the data to a network drive.

DirectCD Format Utility

The Surveillix DVR unit uses DirectCD 5.0 to save the data to a CD-RW Drive. This allows the DVR to use the CD-RW just as it would any other attached Hard Drive, both reading and writing to it. CDR and CD-RW discs must be formatted in the DirectCD 5.0 UDF standard for the DVR unit to recognize them. It is recommended that CDR discs, NOT CD-RW discs, be used in the DVR unit only because of the format time and cost difference between the two. It can take 45 minutes to an hour to format a CD-RW disc but only 15 to 30 seconds to format a CDR disc. In addition, CDR discs are generally considerably less expensive than CD-RW discs. There are two ways to open the DirectCD format utility. The first is by exiting to windows. The second is by opening the Backup Window and pressing the Format CD button.
Figure 7.2 DirectCD Format Utility

Backup Options Overview

The BACKUP OPTIONS window allows you to select the video you wish to save and also the location of where to save it.

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Figure 7.5 Backup Options Window

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Select Day The Select Day is a Calendar that allows you to select the day. If video is recorded on a given day the day will be highlighted. The Current day is always highlighted in red. Hour/Minute The overall time displayed in the Hour/Minute chart is 24 Hours. This is broken down into 10 minute increments. The color coded boxes represent either, No data, Recorded Data, or Selected Data (See the Description Box). You can select a time by clicking on one the boxes. To deselect it, simply click on the box again. Currently Selected Items This area will display time periods that are selected to be recorded. It will also display brief information about each selected time period. Fixed HDD By checking this box, all the available Hard Drives will be displayed inside the SELECT BACKUP MEDIA box. BV Copy This option copies the Backup viewer onto the CDROM drive and also makes the CD Autoplay. Backup Order This options allows you to specify the order of the drives you wish to backup to. This option would be used if you have a large amount of data that must be spread across several drives. Backup Media Selection This area allows you to select the location you want to backup the data to. Select a location by placing a check in the appropriate box. Network Drive This option allows you to select a Network location to save the data to.
Browse This option allows you to select a location to save the video. You would select this if the drive you wish to save it to is not displayed in the Backup Media Selection Window. 10. Direct CD This option allows you to select the location of Roxios Direct CD on the DVR. This option would be used when using multiple CDs to backup. When a asked to insert another CD an option will also be given at that time to forma the CD first. 11. Eject CD This option ejects the current CD from the DVR. 12. Start Backup Once the location and video has been selected, the Backup button begins the Backup process 13. Quick Format IEEE (1394) This option performs a quick format of the attached IEEE (1394) device 14. Cancel Backup This option cancels the current Backup procedure

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NOTE: Only one daily Scheduled backup is allowed. To overwrite the existing schedule simply reenter the Scheduled Backup window set a new schedule and save.
Refer to chapter 5.8.3, Clip Backup
Backing up to a CD-RW Drive or Hard Drive
To Backup video files to a CD-RW drive, or to a Hard Drive, follow these steps:
1. From the Main Display Screen select the BACKUP button. The Backup Options window displays. From the Backup Options window, use the calendar to select a date. Select the time(s) to backup by clicking on the desired blocks. The blocks will turn red when selected. To deselect the blocks, click on them again. To backup to CD media, insert a blank CD and follow the instructions for formatting a blank disk outlined in this chapter. Click on the corresponding CD-R/W drive that is displayed inside the Select Backup Media box and when prompted indicate the number of CDs needed to store the backup video (e.g. 980MB of video / 600MB of storage per disk = 1.63 so 2 disks would be needed). Click the button.
To backup to a hard drive, check the box for Fixed HDD. Select the correct hard drive from the Select Backup Media box, then press the button.
If the amount of video exceeds the storage capacity of the media being used then an error message will be displayed inside the error message box. If this happens, reduce the amount of video that is being exported, increase the compression, select another media device, or span the file over multiple disks/drives. Once the button is pressed, the Backup Options window will close.
The status of the recording process can be monitored by viewing the Backup Progress bar. This can be seen on the Main Display screen. The Backup will be completed successfully when the Backup Progress Bar disappears from the Main Display Screen.
Removing the Disc from the CD-RW Drive
To remove the disc from the CD-RW drive follow these steps.
1) Press the Open button on the CD-RW drive. The Eject CD Window should appear on the screen. Select the LEAVE AS IS option to continue using the disc for future Backing Up by the DVR unit. You may not be able to read the disk in other CDROM drives if this is selected unless the Select the CLOSE TO READ ON ANY COMPUTER option to close and allow the data to be read in most CDROM drives. Press OK.
The CD-RW drive door should open. Remove the disc and place in a protective sleeve or case.
Figure 7.10 Remove Disc from Drive
Setting the DirectCD Path using vFormat
It may be necessary under some circumstances to reset the file path to the DirectCD executable. If the format button in the Backup window is not displayed follow the instructions below. (See the section on the Backup window in this chapter for the location of the Format button)

Click the Tools menu and select Setup. Confirm that the Listen Port in the Configuration Window is set to the same number as the Emergency Port in Communication Settings on the DVR. If the numbers are different adjust the Listen Port on the client PC to match the DVR. Click Enter Reboot the Clint PC

Emergency Agent Window

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Tools Menu Opens the Setup (Configuration) window and Opens or Closes the Event List. Video Display Displays the Video feed coming from the DVR. DVR List Lists all DVR units you have connected to the Emergency Agent. DVR List Item Individual DVR unit in DVR List with displayed settings. New Opens Site Edit window to connect new DVR to Emergency Agent. Modify Opens Site Edit to allow modification of selected DVR List Item. Delete Deletes selected DVR List Item. Date Selects date of events to display in the Event List. Event Selects type of Event to Display in the Event List.
10. DVR Selects DVR to display in the Event List. 11. Reset Resets Date, Event, and DVR fields to defaults. 12. Event List Item Individual Event in Event List. Double-Clicking on an event opens the associated video in the Search Alarm window. 13. Event List Lists all recorded events matching the Date, Event, and DVR settings.

Search Alarm Window

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Comment Provides space for user to add comments to exported video. AVI File When selected a video clip exported when Export is clicked. Export Quality It may be necessary to reduce the overall size of an AVI file; for example, to email to someone. AVI file sizes can be reduced by reducing the image quality. However, reducing the image quality causes the AVI video to appear more pixilated. When size is not an issue, setting quality to 100 is highly recommended. Export Options These options are only available when AVI export is selected and relate to the export options of the AVI video. Export Exports AVI or JPG file to selected location. Alarm Event Information Display Displays the event number and pertinent recorded information related to the alarm event.

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Playback Controls The play controls allow you to play the video forward, backwards, and frame by frame.
Display Displays video playback. Previous Alarm Moves to previous Alarm Event.
10. Continuous Playing plays through all alarm events when video playback is initiated. When not selected video playback stops at end of recorded event.
11. Next Alarm Moves to next Alarm Event.
12. Digital Signature Adds a digital signature to the exported JPG image for use with the Digital Signature Verifier to verify integrity of exported images and prevent tampering.
13. JPG File When selected a JPG image is exported when Export is clicked.

Closing the Web Viewer

The DVR unit allows you to access video using Microsoft Internet Explorer Browser 5.5 and later. 1. To exit the Web Viewer simply close Internet Explorer.

Remote Software

Overview Configuring Remote Software

Remote Software Overview

The DVR unit was specifically designed to be fully operated and maintained remotely. It connects using the standard TCP/IP protocol thorough connection types such as DSL, Cable Mode, T1, ISDN, 56K Modem, LAN, and more. The Surveillix Remote software allows you to view live video, search through archived video, export images and video clips and have virtually full Setup control. Highlights: Search archived video View live video Export images and video clips Control relay outputs Setup administration
Basics: The DVR can have up to 5 Simultaneous remote Connections. Each user can perform functions on the DVR unit and will not affect the other users. The only exception to this is accessing Setup. Only one user is allowed to access setup at any given time. The Frames per Second passed to the Remote Client varies greatly depending on the connection type and speed. In order to log in to the DVR server, a user account must be made for the user. This ensures that only authorized personnel are allowed to log in. In addition, each user can be assigned different privileges that allow them or deny them access to different functions. (See Section 5.9 User Management.) For example, a user can be denied Searching and Setup privileges and only granted access to view cameras 4, 8 and 16.
It is highly recommended that users not be granted Setup privileges since this can pose a security risk. Only proper authorized Administrators should have access to Setup.
The Remote software operates virtually the same way as the DVR itself. The appearance of it matches the DVR almost identically, however, there are a few minor differences. Some search features are not available (such as the Index and Object Searches) as well as some Setup options.

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Remote Client Minimum Requirements
Pentium 233 or equivalent 32MB System Memory DirectX 8 or higher Compatible video card (ATI Preferable) Internet or LAN Connection (56K, DSL, Cable Modem, T1, ISDN, etc.) TCP/IP installed Microsoft Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP Operating System 1024 x 768 display resolution 16 Bit color depth or better

13.1.2

Remote Client Recommended Requirements
Pentium IV 1.5+ or equivalent 256MB System Memory DirectX 8 or higher Compatible video card (ATI Preferable) Internet or LAN Connection (DSL, Cable Modem, T1, ISDN, etc.) TCP/IP installed Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP Operating System 1024 x 768 display resolution 32 Bit color depth or better