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OPERATION/CONFIGURATION

C2630M-C (7/09)

Server Application Software

DX8100 Series

Hybrid Video Recorder

C2630M-C (7/09) 3

Contents

Server Operation/Configuration

Welcome to the DX8100 Series HVR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

DX8100 Client Emergency Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

DX8100 Viewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

DX8100 Mobile Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

DX8100 Web Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

DX8100 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Getting Started with DX8100 HVR Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Upgrade Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Software Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Hardware Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Starting and Shutting Down the DX8100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Starting the DX8100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Shutting Down the DX8100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

DX8100 Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Logging In to the DX8100 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Local DX8100 Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Logging in to a Local DX8100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Logging Out of the Local DX8100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Exiting to the Windows Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Remote DX8100 Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Connecting to a Remote Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Disconnecting from a Remote Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Logging in to a Remote Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Logging Out of a Remote Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Working with an External JBOD Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Verifying Available JBOD Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Working with Dual Monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Installing the Dual Display Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Configuring the Dual Display Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Understanding the DX8100 Application Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Description of the DX8100 Main Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

DX8100 Menu Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

DX8100 Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Displaying the DX8100 Window from a Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Description of Operating Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Displaying Video in full screen View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Switching Between Standard and Extended Panel Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Understanding View Panes and Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Working with View Panes and Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Configuring View Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Navigating View Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Mapping Channels on the Extended Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Viewing Video on The Extended Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Modifying an Extended Monitor View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Working with the Site tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Assigning Cameras to View Panes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Setting Up Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Removing Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Working in Live View Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Assigning and Removing Cameras from View Panes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Setting Up Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Adding a Camera View to Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Organizing Favorites in Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

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Live View On-Screen Display (OSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Customizing the On-Screen Display (OSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Instant Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Enabling and Disabling Instant Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Adding Instant Recording to OSD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Starting and Stopping Instant Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Listening to Live Audio at the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Operating the On-Screen PTZ Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Operating the PTZ Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Adjusting the Camera Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Adjusting the Camera Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Using Keyboard Shortcuts to Operate PTZ and Lens Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

PTZ Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Programming a Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Activating a Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Clearing a Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

PTZ Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Programming a Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Activating a Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Clearing a Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Accessing Programming Features of Remote Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Sending Auxiliary Commands to a Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Configuring Preset Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Programming a Preset Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Activating a Preset Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Deactivating a Preset Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Using the KBD300A Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

KBD300A Standard Mode Operational Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Working in Playback Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Printing Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Accessing Playback Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Assigning Cameras to View Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Playback On-Screen Display (OSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Playback Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Playback Timeline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Playing Back Video by Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Starting Playback from a Specific Point in Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Understanding Instant Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Playing Back Video by Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Operating Playback Digital Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Zoom Using the Digital Zoom Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Zoom Using the Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Panning a Zoomed Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Working in Search Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Search Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Displaying a Deinterlaced Image in the Search Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Reusing the Search Time Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Index Video Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Thumbnail Video Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

POS Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Understanding the POS Search View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Searching and Displaying POS Data by Device Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Searching by POS Transaction Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Searching for All Transactions with Exceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Searching for Transactions That Satisfy Specific Exceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Searching for Transactions by Line Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Searching for Transactions by Action Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Pixel Video Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Searching Video Based on Changes in Screen Pixels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Viewing a Video Thumbnail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

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Working with Special View and Search Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Viewing Video in the Deinterlaced Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Viewing Live and Playback Video Simultaneously . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Exporting Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Exporting Bookmarked Video Regions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Creating Bookmarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Clearing Bookmarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Bookmarking and Exporting Multiple Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Inserting and Removing a USB Flash Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Installing a USB Flash Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Removing a USB Flash Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Enabling the Deinterlacing Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Mapping and Disconnecting a Network Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Mapping a Network Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Disconnecting a Network Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Performing the Export . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Starting an Export Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Changing a Bookmarked Time Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Assigning a Custom Export Video File Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Selecting the Export Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Exporting a Sequence of Still Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Finalizing an Export Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Stopping an Export While in Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Working with DX8100 backed up Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Logs and Health Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Viewing Logs from the Application Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Viewing System Health Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Working with System Health Status View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Working with System Health Log View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Setting Up the DX8100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Accessing the Setup Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Understanding the Setup Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Camera Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Basic Camera Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Motion Detection Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Audio Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Configuring Video Loss Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Applying Settings to All Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

IP Camera Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Configuring the DX8100 to Record IP Camera Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Understanding the DX8100 Resource Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Configuring Analog and IP Cameras for Optimal Hybrid Video Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Link Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Configuring Basic Relay and Alarm Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Linking Relay Outputs to External Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Linking Cameras to Record in Response to External Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Linking PTZ Presets and Patterns to External Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Schedule Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Accessing the Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Setting Up the Camera Recording Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Creating Yearly Recording Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Creating Monthly or Multiple-Day Recording Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Editing Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Working with Custom Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Configuring the Frame Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Setting Up Advanced Relay Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Setting Up Network Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Configuring the DX8100 for Network Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Setting Up TCP/IP and Bandwidth Throttle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

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Working with Multicasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

Accessing Network Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

Setting Up DNS/WINS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Working with Time Synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Setting Up Port and Device Communication Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

Understanding the Port/Device Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

Setting Up ATM/POS Device Communication Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

Setting UP ATM/POS Device Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

Setting Up the KBD300A Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

Installing or Updating Device Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

Data Backup Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

Accessing the Backup Configuration Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

Adding a Backup Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

Editing an Existing Backup Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204

Deleting an Existing Backup Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205

Initiating an Instant Backup Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205

Mapping a Network Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206

Disconnecting from a Network Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206

Selecting a Backup Media Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

Viewing Backed Up Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

User Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

Accessing the User Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

Built-in User Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

Definition of User Access Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210

Definition of Camera Security Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210

Modifying User Access Rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211

Adding New Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211

Modifying User Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212

Changing User Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

Changing a User’s Group Affiliation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

Deleting Existing Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

Setting Login Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

Assigning Automatic Login Permission to a User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214

Site Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214

Adding a Remote Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214

Finding Active Remote Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217

Activating Remote Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217

Modifying a Remote Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218

System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218

Accessing the System Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219

Working with the Export Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219

Working with the Import Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220

Using System Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222

Selecting the Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224

Setting the System Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224

Selecting the Video Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226

Working with Ctrl+Alt+Del Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226

Setting Up Auto Reboot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227

Specifying the Data Retention Time Limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227

Working with Online Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228

External Monitor Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228

Accessing the External Monitor Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228

Setting Up Camera Mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229

Configuring Display Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235

Using the External Monitor Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235

Emergency Notification Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235

Accessing the Emergency Agent Notification Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235

Adding Client Emergency Agents to be Notified . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236

Changing Client Emergency Agent Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236

Deleting Clients from the Notification List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237

Linking Cameras to Client Emergency Agents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237

Setting Server Event Transmission Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237

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Emergency E-Mail Notification Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238

Accessing the Emergency E-mail Notification Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238

Configuring Emergency E-mail Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238

Setting Up the Time Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241

Setting Up E-Mail Notification Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243

Sending E-mail Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248

Administering and Maintaining the DX8100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250

Updating the DX8100 Server and Client Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250

Updating DX8100 Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251

Recovering a Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252

Performing Periodic Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252

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List of Illustrations

1 Front Panel and Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

2 Export Video Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

3 DX8100 HVR Main Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

4 View Panes and Panel for 4-Division Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

5 Example of Single, 4, 9, and 16 Division View Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

6 View Panel Identifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

7 Channel Mapping for Extended Monitor Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

8 Assigning a Camera to a Pane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

9 Displaying the Extended Monitor Division Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

10 Site Tree Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

11 Favorites Menu List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

12 Organize Favorites Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

13 Organize Favorites Dialog Box and List of Favorites/Folders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

14 Move to Folders Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

15 Live View OSD Pane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

16 HVR OSD Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

17 Activating Instant Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

18 On-Screen PTZ Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

19 On-Screen PTZ Movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

20 PTZ Keypad with Camera Lens Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

21 Mouse Wheel Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

22 Creating a Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

23 Programming a Preset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

24 Activating a Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

25 Clearing a Preset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

26 Programming a Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

27 Activating a Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

28 Clearing a Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

29 PTZ OSD Menu Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

30 PTZ Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

31 Camera Setup Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

32 Auxiliary (Aux) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

33 Preset Tour Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

34 Adding Preset to Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

35 Deleting Preset from Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

36 Activating a Preset Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

37 Playback OSD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

38 Playback Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

39 Playback Speed and Volume Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

40 Playback Timeline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

41 Date Selection Drop-Down Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

42 Event Type Drop-down Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

43 Playback Digital Zoom Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

44 Zoom In Using Mouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

45 Zoom Out Using Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

46 Panning Zoomed Video with the Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

47 DX8100 HVR Search Mode Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

48 DX8100 HVR Index Search Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

49 DX8100 HVR Thumbnail Search Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

50 POS Search View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

51 POS Transaction Search by Device Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

52 Display a POS Transaction Search by Device Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

53 Searching an POS Event by Transaction Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

54 Searching for Transaction with Exception Only Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

55 Transactions that Satisfy Specific Exception Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

56 Transactions that Contain a Unique Line Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

57 Searching Transactions by Action Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

58 Pixel Search Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

59 Thumbnail Images Marking Pixel Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

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60 Setting a Starting Bookmark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

61 Removing a Single Bookmark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

62 Book Marking Multiple Time Regions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

63 Selecting a Time Range for Duplication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

64 Selecting the Export Device and Time Ranges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

65 Enabling the Deinterlacing Filter from the Export Video Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

66 Export Video Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

67 Exporting Selected Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

68 Export Time Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

69 Default File Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

70 Renaming Export Time Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

71 Still Image Export Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

72 Real Time Versus Non-Real Time Export . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

73 Accessing Log Commands from the Application Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

74 Log View Dialog Box_C2630MB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

75 Period Start and End Dates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

76 User ID Log Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

77 System On/Off Log Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

78 System Health View Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

79 System Health Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

80 System Health Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

81 Parts of the DX8100 Setup Dialog Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

82 Camera Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

83 Low Sensitivity Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

84 High Sensitivity Setting Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

85 Adequate Sensitivity Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

86 Camera Motion Detection Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

87 Audio Option Not Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

88 AUX Audio Settings Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

89 Video Loss Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

90 DX8100 Scan Utility Results. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

91 Manually Entering IP Camera Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

92 Manually Entering IP Camera Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

93 Automated Assignment of an IP Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

94 Entering the User Name, Password, and Stream. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

95 Pelco IP110 General Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

96 Viewing IP Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

97 DX8100 System Resources Warning Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

98 DX8100 Resource Meter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

99 DX8100 System Resources Warning Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

100 Disabling an IP Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

101 IP Camera Status: Disabled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

102 IP Camera Not Registered Dialog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

103 IP Camera in Site Tree and Status: Disabled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

104 Relay and Alarm Settings Page: Relay Settings Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

105 Relay and Alarm Settings Page: Alarm Settings Section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

106 Event-Relay Link Settings: Motion Detection Link Settings Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

107 Event-Relay Link Settings: Alarm Link Settings Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

108 Event-Relay Link Settings: ATM/POS Link Settings Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

109 Event-Relay Link Settings: Video-Loss Link Settings Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

110 Event-Relay Link Settings: Video-Loss Link Settings Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

111 Event-Recording Link Settings: Alarm Record Link Settings Section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

112 Event-Recording Link Settings: ATM/POS Record Link Settings Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

113 Event-Recording Link Settings: Video-Loss Record Link Settings Section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

114 Event-PTZ Link Settings: Linking Presets and Patterns to Motion Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

115 Event-PTZ Link Settings: Linking Presets and Patterns to Alarm Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

116 Event-PTZ Link Settings: Linking Presets and Patterns to ATM/POS Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

117 Event-PTZ Link Settings: Linking Presets and Patterns to Video Loss Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

118 Schedule Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

119 Filling In Recording Blocks in a Schedule Grid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

120 Clearing Recording Times for a Specific Record Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

121 Clearing Recording Times for All Record Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

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122 Year View Calendar Shortcut Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

123 Month View Page: Multi-Day Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

124 Month View Page: Single-Day Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

125 Month View Calendar Shortcut Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

126 Month View Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

127 Month View Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

128 Custom Camera Settings Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

129 Examples of Custom Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

130 Frame Rate Configuration Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

131 Frame Rate Configuration Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

132 Setting Up DX8100 for Maximum IPS Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

133 Frame Rate Configuration Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

134 Maximum Rate and Resolution Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

135 Example of Frame Rate Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

136 Linking Relays to Motion Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

137 Linking Relays to Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

138 Linking Relays to ATM/POS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

139 Linking Relays to Video Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

140 Network Setup Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

141 NTP Server List Dialog Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

142 Add / Edit NTP Server Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

143 Editing an NTP Time Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

144 Port/Device Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

145 Multi Mode Communication Port Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

146 Default Data Format List Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

147 Modified ER-650 Data Format Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

148 Data Format List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

149 Assigning the Data Format ATM/POS Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

150 Event-Recording Link Settings Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

151 Schedule Setup Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

152 Data Format Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

153 Assigning a Data Format to an ATM/POS Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

154 Advanced Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

155 Exceptions Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

156 Assigning an Exception to an ATM/POS Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196

157 Verifying the ATM/POS Communication Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197

158 Recording ATM/POS Transaction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

159 Backup Configuration Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

160 Add Backup Schedule Dialog Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

161 Editing an Existing Backup Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204

162 Instant Record Backup Now Dialog Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206

163 User Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

164 Add New User Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212

165 Adding a Site with a Static IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215

166 Adding a Site with a Dynamic IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216

167 Finalizing Site Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217

168 Exporting HVR Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220

169 Import DX8100 Server Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221

170 Log View Dialog Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222

171 Window Log Viewer Dialog Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223

172 System Setup Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225

173 Data Retention Time Limit Entered Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227

174 External Monitor: Automatic Mapping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229

175 External Monitor: Manual Mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231

176 Loading a Mapping Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232

177 Modify a Mapping Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233

178 Delete a Mapping Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234

179 Basic E-mail Notification Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239

180 E-Mail Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240

181 Add User to E-mail Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245

182 Remove User from E-mail Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246

183 Modify Member Attributes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247

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184 Sending E-mails to Individuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248

185 Sending E-mails to Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249

186 Software Upgrade Server Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250

187 Software Upgrade Server Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251

188 Password Recovery Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252

189 Removing the Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253

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List of Tables

A Parts of the DX8100 Application Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

B File Menu Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

C Edit Menu Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

D View Menu Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

E Export Menu Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

F Favorite Menu Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

G DX8100 Help Menu Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

H DX8100 Toolbar Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

I Operating Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

J View Panes Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

K How View Panels are Organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

L View Panes and Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

M Site Tree Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

N Parts of the Live View OSD Pane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

O Recording Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

P Standard Keyboard Functions for Controlling PTZ and Lens Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Q Parts of the PTZ OSD Menu Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

R KB300A Standard Operational Mode Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

S KBD300A Shift Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

T Parts of the Playback Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

U Parts of the Playback Speed and Volume Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

V Parts of the Playback Timeline Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

W Parts of the Digital Zoom Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

X Parts of the DX8100 Window in Search Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Y Parts of the POS Search View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Z Bookmark Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

AA Available Backup Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

AB Export Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

AC Parts of the DX8100 Setup Dialog Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

AD DX8100 Resource Meter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

AE Parts of the Schedule Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

AF Record Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

AG Camera Settings for the Supported Recording Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

AH Resolution Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

AI DX8100 Server Maximum IPS Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

AJ DX8100 Camera Grouping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

AK Frame Rate Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

AL Motion-Activated Relay Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

AM Alarm-Activated Relay Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

AN ATM/POS-Activated Relay Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

AO Video Loss-Activated Relay Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

AP TCP/IP Ports Used by the DX8100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

AQ DX8100 Multicast Requirements and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

AR Parts of the Port Device Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

AS DX8100 Ports and Serial Data Communication Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

AT COM1 Port Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

AU Parts of the Data Format Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

AV Transaction Start and End Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

AW Action Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

AX ATM/POS Exception Modifiers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195

AY KB300A Standard Operational Mode Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199

AZ KBD300A Shift Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

BA Parts of the Backup Schedule Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

BB Parts of the User Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

BC Default User Group Access Rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210

BD Default Camera Security Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210

BE DX8100 Activities and Windows OS Log Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222

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Server Operation/Configuration

You are reading DX8100 Series hybrid video recorder (HVR) version 2.0 documentation. The information in this manual describes how to configure

and use the DX8100 system in your security application.

For a brief description of the DX8100 server and client applications, refer to Welcome to the DX8100 Series HVR.

Welcome to the DX8100 Series HVR

The DX8100 Series HVR features IP camera recording, external JBOD (just a bunch of disks) storage, remote client connectivity to as many as

200 HVR/DVR servers, dual monitor display, multimode recording for up to 16 ATM/POS devices or single mode recording for up to 4 ATM/POS

devices, system health status and configuration, multi-event recording, continuous motion detection, alarm, and scheduled recording. The

DX8100 is a high-performance, computer-based, easy-to-operate HVR and client application system. Models range from an 8-channel, single

250 GB hard disk drive (HDD) unit to a 32-channel unit with up to 6 TB of internal storage. An external JBOD unit adds as much as 6 TB,

increasing DX8100 storage capacity up to 12 TB.

DX8100 software runs on two platforms:

• The DX8100 HVR server software runs on the DX8100 Series HVR.

• The DX8100 Client Application software runs on a personal computer and allows you to log on and operate the DX8100 HVR server system

from your local computer.

Fully implemented networking capabilities allow remote administration, playback, and export using the accompanying client application. Live

viewing is supported on a variety of client platforms, including Internet browsers and pocket PC-compatible hand-held devices. Versatile

high-speed search operations include time and date, event list, thumbnail, and intelligent pixel searching. Extensive scheduling features allow

customizing of weekday, weekend, and special event recording.

The DX8100 provides a graphical user interface (GUI), allowing you quick and efficient access to all setup and operations functions. Scheduled or

manual backup can be performed using a number of optical, external, and mapped network drive options.

An online Help system allows you quick access to information about how to configure and operate the DX8100 server and DX8100 client

application.

The DX8100 also supports the following computer-based applications:

•DX8100 Client Emergency Agent

•DX8100 Viewer on page 13

•DX8100 Mobile Client on page 13

•DX8100 Web Client on page 14

DX8100 CLIENT EMERGENCY AGENT

The DX8100 Client Emergency Agent works with networked DX8000 Series HVRs to alert users when one or more particular channels detect a

motion and/or alarm event. The Emergency Agent runs on a networked client computer.

DX8100 VIEWER

The DX8100 Viewer is capable of playing back a variety of video, still image, and audio media formats. It is designed to recognize and verify the

digital watermark that is embedded in DX8000 Series HVR native video. Watermarking is used to authenticate the originality of a video file and

to alert users of possible image tampering. The viewer application runs automatically each time a CD or DVD created by the DX8100’s export

feature is inserted into a Windows®-based computer. The software can also be installed on a computer and opened independently when

necessary.

DX8100 MOBILE CLIENT

The DX8100 Mobile Client allows you to view live video remotely from multiple cameras and sites. Networking capabilities include local

connection using wire-bound or wireless local area network (LAN) technologies or remote connection using the Internet. The DX8100 Mobile

Client software runs on a standard pocket PC-based personal digital assistant (PDA), and it can display a single channel of real-time video from

any camera attached to any DX8100 HVR on the network. Features include hierarchical organization of multiple sites, built-in security through

password protection, and an adjustable viewing area, including full-screen view.

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DX8100 WEB CLIENT

The DX8100 Web Client allows you to view live video and operate pan, tilt, and zoom (PTZ) features of cameras attached to DX8100 HVRs. Using

a standard Web browser, you can remotely monitor up to 16 cameras from up to five DX8100 HVR servers simultaneously. Each DX8100 HVR can

support up to 100 Web clients either internally within an organization or externally through the Internet.

DX8100 FEATURES

The DX8100 version 2.0 release includes new features: IP camera recording, external JBOD, and remote client connection to as many as 200

DX8100 servers. Refer to the following list for additional features.

*Pre-alarm time estimate is based on 16-channel recording at a resolution of 320 x 240 (CIF) and a frame rate of 5 ips.

• Up to 480/400 images per second (ips) Recording Rate at CIF • Local and remote administration, live, search, and playback

viewing

• Dynamically adjustable frame rate and image quality for motion,

alarm, and pre-alarm recording

• Scheduled backup

• Pre- and post- alarm recording up to 60 seconds (up to 15 minutes

with optional 512 mb ram upgrade)*

• Export and import system configurations

• 2 Standard audio channels with live audio over the network • Multilevel password and user configuration

• 8/16/24/32 alarm inputs and 8/16/24 relay outputs • Automatic image watermarking

• User-definable PTZ presets, patterns, and preset tours • Multilingual support (English, French, German, Italian, Polish,

Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish)

• Online help • Standard DVD-R burner writes to CD-R and DVD-R media

• Thumbnail, pixel (smart search), ATM/POS search modes • External storage RAID 5 option

• Instant playback • NTP time server compatible

• Network up to five DX8100/DX8000s server • Optional KBD300A keyboard support for camera selection and

PTZ control

• 5 Simultaneous connections per server

• Unlimited licenses for remote computer, Web, and handheld client

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Getting Started with DX8100 HVR Software

This section provides information to help you get started using the DX8100 HVR server software. You must install your DX8100 Series HVR before

using this guide. In order for your system to operate properly, you must also perform the following tasks:

• Read the Important Security Information for System Administrators manual and configure the DX8100 to ensure maximum DX8100 server

operation security.

• Change the default language (if other than English). For more information, refer to Selecting the Language on page 224.

• Set the system clock. For more information, refer to Setting the System Time on page 224.

• Identify network parameters. For more information, refer to Setting Up Network Properties on page 168.

• Add a printer (if you want to print still video images). For more information, refer to Printing Images on page 68.

If the above steps have not been completed, refer to the installation manual supplied with the unit for instructions on installing and configuring

your DX8100.

NOTE: System administrators are recommended to read the Important Security Information for System Administrators manual and configure the

DX8100 to ensure maximum DX8100 server operation security.

This section includes the following topics:

•Upgrade Policy

•Starting and Shutting Down the DX8100 on page 16

UPGRADE POLICY

Pelco’s representations regarding product features and performance are limited to those made in the specification sheet and installation/

operation manual at the time the product was manufactured. Pelco does not represent or warrant that any upgrades to product hardware or

software will be made available in the future. When possible, Pelco will offer product upgrades to purchasers of its products.

The upgrade policy is described in the following sections:

•Software Upgrades

•Hardware Upgrades

SOFTWARE UPGRADES

1. All upgrades for Pelco software shall be free to the customer for the duration of the warranty period. This offer does not apply to software

that may be installed in a Pelco product that is licensed from another supplier. All other software, such as operating systems, drivers for

accessory devices, and so forth, shall be governed by the software manufacturer’s upgrade policy, even when said upgrades are necessary

to implement an upgraded version of Pelco software.

2. Whenever possible, software upgrades with detailed instructions shall be provided to the customer through Web site download. Pelco will

not be responsible for loss of data, losses due to down time, or damage to product as a result of a customer attempting to perform an

upgrade.

3. Hard copies on appropriate medium (CD/DVD, ZIP, or floppy disk) shall be sent to the customer at no charge upon request.

4. It shall be the customer’s responsibility to procure necessary hardware to perform upgrades if required (necessary drives, such as CD-R,

DVD-R, or ZIP).

5. Pelco cannot guarantee that all future software versions will be backward compatible with earlier hardware platforms.

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HARDWARE UPGRADES

Pelco provides hardware options for upgrading the DX8100 memory, channel input, analog video output, audio input capacity, and hard disk

storage. For information about DX8100 upgrade options, refer to the DX8100 product specification sheet. Hard disk upgrades are available as

follows:

1. Additional hard drive space cannot be installed in some models. To determine if your model can be upgraded, refer to the DX8100

Installation manual or contact Pelco’s technical support.

2. Hard disk upgrades are available through Pelco at established prices and are subject to the usual 24-hour turnaround for service.

When a larger hard drive is being substituted for a smaller one, the smaller drive will be returned to the customer along with the upgraded unit.

While Pelco will perform all upgrades with the utmost consideration and care, Pelco cannot guarantee that any of the data and/or video stored

on the existing hard drives will not be lost or damaged. Pelco is not responsible for damage or loss of data.

STARTING AND SHUTTING DOWN THE DX8100

This section describes how to start and shut down the DX8100 and includes the following topics:

•Starting the DX8100

•Shutting Down the DX8100

For information about logging in to the DX8100, refer to Logging In to the DX8100 Application on page 18.

STARTING THE DX8100

To start the DX8100:

1. Once the system is installed, open the front panel of the HVR and press the power switch.

Figure 1. Front Panel and Power Switch

2. Wait while the unit starts (this may take several minutes).

SHUTTING DOWN THE DX8100

You must have Power User or Administrator access to shut down. For information about users’ security levels, refer to Definition of User Access

Levels on page 210.

To shut down:

1. From the DX8100 menu bar, choose File > Exit. The Shut Down dialog box opens.

2. Select Shut down.

3. Click OK.

POWER HDD

USB

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DX8100 DOCUMENTATION

You can print selected technical documentation free, directly from the Internet.

To access technical documentation:

1. Go to www.pelco.com/products/. The Pelco Products Web page is displayed.

2. Scroll to the Control Site Equipment section and click Video Recorders. The HVR Web page is displayed.

3. Scroll to the DX8100 and locate the specific document you want to view or print. You will need Adobe® Acrobat Reader® to open, search,

and/or print the document. (Go to www.adobe.com to download a free copy of Acrobat Reader.)

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Logging In to the DX8100 Application

To access the features of the DX8100 Series HVR, you must log in with a valid user name and password. The DX8100 comes equipped with a

built-in user account named “Guest.” Each time the unit is turned on, the Guest account is automatically activated. In addition to the Guest

account, there are four other user access levels, or groups, that can be configured on the DX8100. The Guest user is granted only limited access

to the system. The other four access levels range from the Administrator group, with the most rights and privileges, to the Restricted group, with

the least rights and privileges.

To operate and configure all but the most basic features of the DX8100, you must be assigned a user account other than Guest. If you have not

been assigned a user account, contact your system administrator before proceeding.

For information about the rights and permissions of the user groups, refer to Definition of User Access Levels on page 210.

NOTE: The Guest user account does not have access to the setup features of the DX8100. Only users with Administrator and Power User

accounts are allowed access to setup functions.

This section includes the following topics:

•Local DX8100 Login

•Remote DX8100 Login on page 19

LOCAL DX8100 LOGIN

If you are logging into the DX8100 for the first time, refer to the first-time login instructions in the DX8100 Installation manual.

This section includes the following topics:

•Logging in to a Local DX8100

•Logging Out of the Local DX8100

•Exiting to the Windows Operating System

LOGGING IN TO A LOCAL DX8100

You must have a valid user name and password to log in to the DX8100. The user name and password are case sensitive.

To log in with a user name other than Guest:

1. From the DX8100 main menu, go to File > User Log-in. The User Log-in dialog box opens.

2. Enter a valid user name in the User Name field and a valid password in the Password field.

3. Click OK.

LOGGING OUT OF THE LOCAL DX8100

Logging out of the local or a remote HVR does not disconnect you from that system. Logging out will return you to the Guest account.

To disconnect from a remote server, refer to Disconnecting from a Remote Site on page 19.

To log the current user out of the system and return to the Guest account:

• Click File > User Log-out.

You can also log out of a local or remote HVR by right-clicking its site name from the Site Tree and then selecting User Log-Out from the

shortcut menu.

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EXITING TO THE WINDOWS OPERATING SYSTEM

You must have DX8100 Administrator user access and a Windows password to exit to the Windows operating system. Refer to Definition of User

Access Levels on page 210 for information about users’ security levels. For information about the Windows default password, refer to the

Important Security Information for System Administrators guide.

To exit the DX8100 application and log into the Windows operating system:

1. From the DX8100 menu bar, choose File > Exit. The Shut down dialog box opens.

2. Click Exit to Windows.

3. Click OK.

The Log On to Windows dialog box opens.

4. Enter the Windows password and then click OK. The system logs you into the Windows operating system.

REMOTE DX8100 LOGIN

You can view live and playback video from up to five DX8100 Series HVRs simultaneously. To access the features of a remote DX8100, a link must

be established between the local and remote HVRs. Refer to Adding a Remote Site on page 214 for instructions on establishing a network

connection with a remote HVR. After establishing an active connection, refer to Logging in to a Remote Site on page 19 for instructions.

This section includes the following topics:

•Connecting to a Remote Site

•Disconnecting from a Remote Site

•Logging in to a Remote Site

•Logging Out of a Remote Site

CONNECTING TO A REMOTE SITE

To connect to an active DX8100 server on the network:

1. In the DX8100 main window, right-click the remote site name from the Site Tree. The shortcut menu is displayed.

2. Select Connect from the shortcut menu.

DISCONNECTING FROM A REMOTE SITE

To terminate a connection with a remote DX8100 server:

1. In the DX8100 main window, right-click the remote site name from the Site Tree. The shortcut menu is displayed.

2. Select Disconnect from the shortcut menu.

LOGGING IN TO A REMOTE SITE

After a connection to a remote site has been established, log in with a valid user name and password for that site.

To log in to a remote site:

1. In the DX8100 main window, select a remote DX8100 Series HVR site from the Site Tree.

2. From the DX8100 menu bar, choose File > User Log-in.

You can also log in to a remote site by right-clicking its site name and then selecting User Log-In from the shortcut menu.

3. Enter a user name and password for the remote site.

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LOGGING OUT OF A REMOTE SITE

Logging out of the local or a remote HVR does not disconnect you from that system. Logging out will return you to the Guest account.

To disconnect from a remote server, refer to Disconnecting from a Remote Site on page 19. You can only log out of one server at a time. If you are

logged into multiple servers, you must log out of each server individually. You can also log out of a local or remote HVR by right-clicking its site

name in the Site Tree, and then selecting User Log-out from the shortcut menu.

To log out of a local or remote HVR site:

• From the DX8100 menu bar, choose File > User Log-out.

Working with an External JBOD Device

For information about configuring and connecting an external JBOD device to the DX8100, refer to the DX8100 Installation manual.

VERIFYING AVAILABLE JBOD DRIVES

1. Click the Search button . The HVR switches to the Search mode.

2. Click the Export Button . The Export Video dialog box opens (refer to Figure 2).

3. Verify that the JBOD drive is displayed in the Device list.

Figure 2. Export Video Dialog Box

WARNING: The DX8100 includes the external JBOD drives as part of the Pelco database (PDB). If you manually back up video data to the

JBOD device, the backed up data will be overwritten.

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Working with Dual Monitors

DX8100 version 1.2 and later units include a standard dual display card that provides additional viewing of up to 72 video channels

simultaneously.

•VGA output: This feature allows you to display video from selected cameras on the extended monitor, while at the same time displaying

video from selected cameras on the primary monitor. The primary monitor remains available for other tasks, such as viewing and controlling

PTZ cameras and monitoring video from cameras displayed on the extended monitor. Up to 36 cameras can be displayed on each monitor.

Video from any connected server can be displayed on the monitors.

•Composite output: The dual display card provides a composite video BNC output that allows video to be displayed on a composite

monitor. The monitor can be located up to 1,500 feet (457 meters) away from the server.

NOTE: If you upgraded your DX8100 from version 1.1 to 1.2, the dual display feature is supported; the dual display card is supported for DX8100

version 1.2 and later.

INSTALLING THE DUAL DISPLAY CARD

1. Install the dual display card. For information about installing the card, refer to the DX8100 dual display card Installation manual.

2. Once the display card is installed, refer to Configuring the Dual Display Card.

CONFIGURING THE DUAL DISPLAY CARD

To configure the DX8100 to display video on the extended monitor:

NOTE: After you enable the extended monitor for use with the dual display card, you must restart the DX8100 to enable the overlay feature on

both monitors.

1. From the DX8100 menu bar, choose File > Exit. The “Shut down” dialog box opens.

2. Click “Exit to Windows.”

3. Click OK.

The “Log On to Windows” dialog box opens.

4. Enter the Windows password and then click OK. The system logs you into the operating system.

5. Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel, and then double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties dialog box opens.

6. Click the Settings tab.

7. To enable the extended monitor, do the following:

a. On the Settings tab, click the monitor icon that represents the extended monitor you want to use in addition to your primary monitor.

b. Click “Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor.”

c. In the “Color quality” area, select Highest (32 bit).

NOTE: If the color mode is set to Medium (16 bit), video will not be displayed on the extended monitor.

d. In the Screen resolution area, set the resolution to match the resolution set for the primary monitor.

e. By default, the extended monitor’s icon is located to the right of the primary monitor’s icon. Do nothing to accept the default location

or left-click and drag the icon to the desired location.

8. Click OK.

9. Restart the DX8100. The Pelco slash screen is displayed on the extended monitor.

For information about mapping channels, refer to Mapping Channels on the Extended Monitor on page 34.

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Understanding the DX8100 Application Window

This section describes the DX8100 application window and its operation. The application window is the central control center where you can

access to the DX8100 features and functions.

• View both live and recorded video

• Exit to the Windows environment

• Access DX8100 setup features

• Control camera PTZ functions

• Select cameras for viewing and recording

• Specify playback date and time

• Access playback controls

This section includes the following topics:

•Description of the DX8100 Main Window

•Switching Between Standard and Extended Panel Views on page 30

•Working with the Site tree on page 37

DESCRIPTION OF THE DX8100 MAIN WINDOW

The application window is displayed after the DX8100 starts. The main window provides access to both live and recorded video. The DX8100

displays an hour glass when a task requires a longer time to complete.

This section describes the DX8100 main window and includes the following topics:

•DX8100 Menu Bar on page 25

•DX8100 Toolbar on page 28

•Displaying the DX8100 Window from a Page on page 29

•Description of Operating Modes on page 29

•Switching Between Standard and Extended Panel Views on page 30

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Figure 3 shows the parts of the DX8100 main window.

Figure 3. DX8100 HVR Main Window

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Table A describes the parts of the DX8100 application window.

Table A. Parts of the DX8100 Application Window

Item Part Description

Title Bar Displays the DX8100 application title.

Menu Bar Provides access to drop-down menus.

Toolbar Provides access to display, setup, export, and search tools.

Site Tree Displays top-down, hierarchical management of DX8100 resources, such as servers, cameras, alarms, and relays.

View Panels Display live and playback video from attached cameras. A view panel consists of view panes.

•View pane: A view pane is a division of a view panel. Each view pane contains only a single camera channel.

Up to 36 view panes can fit in a single view panel.

•View panel: A view panel is made up of the entire DX8100 viewing area. View panels are divided into

multiple panes. A panel can display from one to 36 individual cameras.

For additional information about view panels and panes, refer to Switching Between Standard and Extended

Panel Views on page 30.

PTZ Control Panel Allows users with access rights to operate camera lens control features and to program PTZ presets, patterns,

auxiliary outputs, and tours. This panel is hidden in the extended view mode. In this case, select the standard

view mode to display the PTZ control panel. For information about how to select view modes, refer to Switching

Between Standard and Extended Panel Views on page 30.

Index View Panel Allows users with access rights to search motion and alarm events within a 24-hour period specified in the

playback timeline. By default, this panel is not displayed.

Playback Timeline Displays a 24-hour timeline marked with color-coded video events. Allows users with Standard User access rights

to select a date and time for playback. This panel is hidden in the extended view mode. In this case, select the

standard view mode to display the playback timeline. For information about how to select view modes, refer to

Switching Between Standard and Extended Panel Views on page 30.

Playback Control

Panel

Provides buttons for users with access rights to control video playback. Includes forward and reverse playback

and still image. It also provides controls for playback speed and volume. This panel is hidden in the extended

view mode. In this case, select the standard view mode to display the playback timeline control panel. For

information about how to select view modes, refer to Switching Between Standard and Extended Panel Views

on page 30.

PTZ OSD Menu or

Digital Zoom

Control

This control provides two functions depending on whether the DX8100 is operating in Live view or playback

mode:

•Live view mode: Provides whether the DX8100 is operating in Live view or playback mode: users with

access rights to operate PTZ OSD features. For information about using the PTZ OSD menu controls, refer to

Using the PTZ OSD Menu Control on page 58.This panel is hidden in the extended view mode. In this case,

select the standard view mode to display the playback zoom control. For information about how to select view

modes, refer to Switching Between Standard and Extended Panel Views on page 30.

•Playback mode: Provides users with access rights to operate digital zoom features. This panel is hidden in

the extended view mode. In this case, select the standard view mode to display the playback zoom control. For

information about how to select view modes, refer to Switching Between Standard and Extended Panel

Views on page 30.

Status Bar Displays the current date and time, recorder processing status, disk status indicator, user name (of the current

logged in user), and total amount of recorded video.

NOTE: As the storage array of the DX8100 fills beyond its capacity, video is deleted in a first-in, first-out (FIFO)

fashion. The disk status indicator on the status bar shows the amount of disk space used by recorded video. The

red indicator marks the current recording position of the disk array, blue indicators mark parts of the array that are

storing previously recorded video, and clear indicates that no video has been recorded in that area of the array.

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DX8100 MENU BAR

This section describes the DX8100 menu bar commands and includes the following topics:

•File Menu on page 25

•Edit Menu on page 25

•View Menu on page 26

•Export Menu on page 27

•Favorite Menu on page 27

•Help Menu on page 28

File Menu

Table B describes the DX8100 File menu commands.

Edit Menu

Table C describes the DX8100 Edit menu commands.

Table B. File Menu Commands

Command Description

User Log-in Opens the User Log-In dialog box for entering the user name and password to log in to the DX8100.

User Log-out Immediately logs the current user out of the DX8100. The system returns to the default mode.

Software Upgrade Opens the Select Upgrade Package dialog box for selecting the source from which to access files to upgrade

the DX8100 software. This command is available only when you log in to the DX81000 as Administrator.

Password Recovery Opens the Password Recovery dialog box for entering the password provided by Pelco Product Support. For

more information, refer to Recovering a Password on page 252. For information about recovering a

password, contact Pelco Product Support include contact information or a link to the contact information

elsewhere in the document.

Unplug/Eject Hardware Opens the Unplug or Eject Hardware dialog box for a specific device.

Multiple Configuration Upload Opens the Multi-configuration Upload dialog, displaying a list of DX8100 sites and groups. Use this dialog

box to select specific DX8100 sites, to configure the file to upload to those sites, and to initiate the upload

process.

Exit Opens the Shut down dialog box for selecting one of the following actions (requires a specific level of user

permission):

•Shut down: Shuts down the DX8100 machine. You must have Power User or Administrator access to

shut down the DX8100 machine. For more information, refer to Shutting Down the DX8100 on page 16.

•Restart: Restarts the DX8100 application. You must have Administrator or Power user access to restart

the DX8100 application. For more information, refer to User Setup on page 208.

•Exit to Windows mode: You must have Administrator user access to exit the DX8100 application to the

Windows operating system. For more information, refer to Exiting to the Windows Operating System on

page 19.

Table C. Edit Menu Commands

Command Description

Export Setup Opens the DX8100 Setup File Export dialog box for exporting the DX8100 system configuration settings to a specific

file name and location. The Export feature also allows you to export the DX8100 settings to a specified location for

later retrieval. For more information, refer to Using the Edit Menu to Perform an Export on page 220.

Import Setup Opens the DX8100 Setup File Import dialog box for importing a DX8100 system configuration file. For more information,

refer to Using the Edit Menu to Perform an Export on page 220.

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View Menu

Table D describes the DX8100 View menu commands.

Table D. View Menu Commands (1 of 2)

Command Description

OSD Opens a submenu with the following choices:

•Site name: A global setting that, when selected, displays a site’s name in the respective view pane.

•Camera name: A global setting that, when selected, displays a camera’s name in the respective view pane.

•Video recording: A global setting that, when selected, displays an icon in the upper right corner of the pane, and

enables video recording for the cameras assigned to a view pane.

•Audio recording: A global setting that, when selected, enables audio recording for the cameras assigned to a

view pane. The DX8100 compresses audio data to save space. In this case, recorded audio may not be of the

same quality as live audio.

•PTZ: A global setting that, when selected, displays PTZ (if active) for the cameras assigned to a view pane.

•Instant recording: A global setting that, when selected, displays the instant recording icon for the cameras

assigned to a view pane.

•POS: A global setting that, when selected, displays POS (if active) for the cameras assigned to a view pane.

•Select all: Selects all of the OSD options.

•Background color: Opens a submenu with the following choices:

–Set color: Opens the Colors palette for selecting or creating a background color.

–Disable background: Disables a background color from being shown.

Log Opens a submenu with the following choices:

• System On/Off

• System failure

•Export

•Backup

• Network connection

• Login ID list with time

• Video loss

Resolution Opens a submenu with the following choices:

• 1024 x 768

• 1280 x 1024

Cycle Views Setup Opens a submenu with the following choices:

•Dwell time change: Opens a submenu with the following choices for assigning permission to a user group,

allowing the selected user group to change the dwell time:

– Restricted User Group

– Standard User Group

– Power User Group

•Dwell time: Opens a submenu of dwell times with the following choices:

–2 Sec.

–5 Sec.

–10 Sec.

–30 Sec.

–60 Sec.

Extended View Enlarges the video image displayed in the view pane.

Index View Opens the Event Index pane.

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Export Menu

Table E describes the DX8100 Export menu commands.

Favorite Menu

Table F describes the DX8100 Menu commands.

System Health View Opens a submenu with the following choices:

•Status View

•Log View

Display Deinterlaced

Image

Selects the deinterlace mode for enhancing the display of video images.

Table E. Export Menu Commands

Command Description

Interrupt Export Immediately concludes an export process. If the Interrupt Export command is executed before the scheduled

backup time, the system will save the backed up data until the time the Interrupt Export command is executed.

Cancel Export Immediately cancels the export process and no backed data is retained.

Table F. Favorite Menu Commands

Command Description

Add to Favorites Opens the Add to Favorites dialog box, where you can create and store a favorite to a specified folder.

Organize Favorites Opens the Organize Favorites dialog box, where you can do the following:

• Create a new folder.

• Rename the folders.

• Move favorites to a specific folder.

• Delete a favorite or favorite folder.

Table D. View Menu Commands (2 of 2)

Command Description

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Help Menu

Table G describes the DX8100 Help menu commands.

DX8100 TOOLBAR

This section describes the DX8100 toolbar. Table H describes the DX8100 toolbar buttons.

Table G. DX8100 Help Menu Commands

Command Description

DX8100 Help Opens the DX8100 Help system.

About Provides model and version information for the DX8100 application.

Table H. DX8100 Toolbar Buttons (1 of 2)

Button Name Description

Live Enters the display mode and opens the DX8100 main window, where live and playback video is

displayed:

•Live mode: Allows all users to view live video.

•Playback mode: Allows users with playback access rights (Standard User by default) and higher

to play back recorded video.

Search Enters the search mode and opens the Search window, providing access to search features. Users with

Standard User access and higher are allowed to search video data using specific criteria.

Setup Enters the setup mode and opens the Setup dialog box to the Camera page (default view), and allows

access to the other pages. Users with Power User access and higher are allowed to set up the features

and options for the HVR.

Export Enters the export mode, where you configure the export options and parameters.

Print Enters the print mode, where you print the selected video image.

Single Division Displays one camera.

4 Division Displays four cameras simultaneously (quad display).

9 Division Displays nine cameras simultaneously.

16 Division Displays 16 cameras simultaneously.

25 Division Displays 25 images. Each HVR accommodates up to 32 cameras. You can display images from the local

and remote DX8100 HVRs. Use the expansion unit to increase DX8108 from 8 to 24 camera inputs or

the DX8116 from 16 to 32 camera inputs.

36 Division Displays 36 images. Each HVR accommodates up to 32 cameras. You can display images from the local

and remote DX8100 HVRs.

6, 10, 13 Division Displays images as follows:

•6 Division (1+5): One larger and five smaller images

•10 Division (2+8): Two larger and eight smaller images

•13 Division (1+12): One larger and 12 smaller images

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DISPLAYING THE DX8100 WINDOW FROM A PAGE

To display the DX8100 main window from a Setup dialog page:

• On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Live button .

DESCRIPTION OF OPERATING MODES

The DX8100 Series HVR has four primary operating modes: Live, Playback, Search, and Setup. Each operating mode is accessed by clicking its

corresponding button on the toolbar.

Table I describes the DX8100 operating modes.

DISPLAYING VIDEO IN FULL SCREEN VIEW

The DX8100 allows full screen viewing of video data in the live, playback, and index search mode, providing more screen area to display video.

Displaying Live Video in Full Screen View

To display live video in full window view:

1. Select the live video mode. For information about working in the playback mode, refer to Working in Live View Mode on page 42.

2. Select a window division.

3. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Full Screen button . Live video is displayed in full screen view.

To display the DX8100 main window from the full screen view:

• Right click in the DX8100 window.

Cycle Views Turns window cycling on and off. Automatically cycles through each view panel ensuring all cameras

get displayed. Group permission to change the dwell time is assigned by the Administrator to the

following groups: Restricted User Group, Standard User Group, and Power User Group. For information

about cycle views setup, refer to Automatically Cycling Through View Panels on page 33.

Full Screen Selects a full screen view. The application window is expanded to occupy the entire monitor screen.

Click the right mouse button to exit full-screen view. The full screen view is not available in the

Thumbnail, POS, and Pixel search mode.

External Monitor Opens the external monitor drop-down menu. For more information, refer to External Monitor Setup on

page 228.

Table I. Operating Modes

Icon Mode Description

Live Enters the display mode and opens the DX8100 main window, where live and playback video is displayed:

•Live mode: Allows all users to view live video.

•Playback mode: Allows users with playback access rights to play back recorded video.

Search Enters the search mode and opens the Search window, providing access to search features. Allows users with playback

access rights to search video data using specific criteria.

Setup Enters the setup mode and opens the Setup dialog box to the Camera setup page (default view), and allows access to the

other setup pages. Users with Power User access and higher are allowed to set up the features and options for the HVR.

Table H. DX8100 Toolbar Buttons (2 of 2)

Button Name Description

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Displaying Playback Video in Full Screen View

To display playback video in full screen view:

1. Select the playback mode. For information about working in the playback mode, refer to Working in Playback Mode on page 68.

2. Select a window division.

3. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Full Screen button . Playback video is displayed in full screen view.

To display the DX8100 main window from the full screen view:

• Right click in the DX8100 window.

Displaying Index Search Video in Full Screen View

To display index search video in full screen view:

1. Select the index search mode. For information about working in the index search mode, refer to Working in Playback Mode on page 68.

2. Click the Reverse playback button to begin viewing video.

3. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Full Screen button . Index search video is displayed in full screen view.

To display the DX8100 main window from the full screen view:

• Right click in the DX8100 window.

SWITCHING BETWEEN STANDARD AND EXTENDED PANEL VIEWS

The DX8100 features a viewing area that can be expanded to fill a larger portion of the main window. Extended view expands the viewable panel

containing camera panes but hides the timeline, PTZ, digital zoom, and playback controls. To use the timeline, PTZ, digital zoom, and playback

controls, you must take the DX8100 out of extended view.

To switch back and forth between standard and extended view:

• From the DX8100 menu bar, choose View > Extended View.

UNDERSTANDING VIEW PANES AND PANELS

This section describes the DX8100 viewing area. The viewing area is organized into panes and panels, much like a window contains panes.

Video from each camera is displayed in its own viewing pane.

This section includes the following topics:

•Working with View Panes and Panels

•Configuring View Panels on page 31

•Navigating View Panels on page 31

WORKING WITH VIEW PANES AND PANELS

The DX8100 displays video from each camera in its own viewing pane.

•View pane: A view pane is a division of a view panel. Each view pane contains only a single camera channel. Up to 36 view panes can fit

in a single view panel.

•View panel: A view panel is made up of the entire DX8100 viewing area. View panels are divided into multiple panes. Each panel can

display from one to 36 individual cameras.

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Figure 4 shows how the DX8100 viewing area is structured.

Figure 4. View Panes and Panel for 4-Division Display

Table J describes the view pane and panel as shown in Figure 4.

CONFIGURING VIEW PANELS

The DX8100 can display up to 36 cameras simultaneously in a single panel.

To select a view panel division:

1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Live button .

2. On the DX8100 toolbar, click a view panel division button.

For information about the view division buttons, refer to DX8100 Toolbar on page 28.

NAVIGATING VIEW PANELS

This section describes how to move between the DX8100 view panes and panels. This section includes the following topics:

•Navigating Between View Panels on page 32

•Expanding and Collapsing View Panes on page 33

•Manually Cycling Through Hidden View Panels on page 33

•Automatically Cycling Through View Panels on page 33

Table J. View Panes Panel

Item Description

Shows a view pane for a four division display.

Shows the view panel, which contains view panes.

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Navigating Between View Panels

The DX8100 allows you to monitor up to 36 channels: each channel is assigned to one pane within the view panel. If the 36-division display

format is selected, all 36 panes occupy one panel. However, for single, 4-division, 9-division, 16-division, and 25-division display formats, the

DX8100 displays the panes in multiple panels. In this case, to view all of the panes, you must cycle through multiple panels to display hidden

panels.

•Channel: As pertains to video, one DX8100 camera port (input). The term channel is sometimes used interchangeably with camera.

•Camera: One external video device, such as a Spectra III™, that provides input video to the DX8100 HVR.

For example, if you select the single-division display format, one channel (video pane) fills the entire panel.

• The pane and panel represent the same amount of viewing area.

• In this case, there will be an additional 31 hidden panels (one pane equals one panel) through which to cycle.

Similarly, if you select the 4-division display format:

• Four panes (one camera/channel per pane) are displayed in the panel.

• In this case, 7 hidden panels (four cameras/channels per panel, or 4 x 7 = 28 panels), remain to be displayed.

Figure 5 shows how the DX8100 cycles through view panels, depending on the display format.

Figure 5. Example of Single, 4, 9, and 16 Division View Panels

Table K describes how the DX8100 view panes and panels are organized.

Table K. How View Panels are Organized

Display Type Grouping Number of

View Panes

Number of

View Panels

Single 1/32 1 32

4 Division 1/8 4 8

9 Division 1/4 9 4

16 Division 1/2 16 2

25 Division 1/2 25 2

36 Division 1/1 36 1

6, 10, 13 Division:

•1+5 Division

•2+8 Division

• 1+12 Division

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Pressing one of the view panel division buttons sets the number of visible channels displayed in the panel. Figure 6 shows the view panel

identifier.

Figure 6. View Panel Identifier

Table L describes how the DX8100 view panes and panels shown in Figure 6 are organized.

Expanding and Collapsing View Panes

To expand a view pane to fill the entire panel:

• Double-click a view pane.

The view fills the entire view panel.

To collapse a view pane:

• Double-click the expanded view pane.

The view pane returns to its default size.

Manually Cycling Through Hidden View Panels

To manually cycle through hidden view panels:

• On the DX8100 toolbar, click one of the panel division buttons.

The view sequences through the view panels.

For example, when you repeatedly click a 4 Division display format button , the DX8100 cycles through each of the eight available view

panels.

Automatically Cycling Through View Panels

The DX8100 provides an automatic cycle feature that (when selected) automatically cycles through each view panel, ensuring all cameras get

displayed. Group permission to change the dwell time is assigned by the Administrator to the following groups: Restricted User Group, Standard

User Group, and Power User Group.

This section describes how to configure the DX8100 to automatically cycle through camera views and includes the following sections:

•Starting an Automatic Cycle View Mode on page 34

•Stopping an Automatic Cycle View Sequence on page 34

•Selecting User Groups to Set the Cycle View Dwell Time on page 34

•Selecting the Cycle View Dwell Time on page 34

Table L. View Panes and Panel

Item Description

Indicates the panel number being viewed.

Indicates the total number of panel pages available.

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Starting an Automatic Cycle View Mode

To start the automatic cycle view mode:

• On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Cycle Views button .

The Cycle Views icon turns blue, indicating that the DX8100 is in the automatic cycle view mode. The system will cycle through each panel,

displaying each panel for the configured cycle view dwell time.

Stopping an Automatic Cycle View Sequence

To stop the automatic cycle view mode:

• On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Cycle Views button .

The DX8100 stops the automatic cycle view mode.

Selecting User Groups to Set the Cycle View Dwell Time

The DX8100 allows the Administrator to control which user group can change the cycle view dwell time. In this case, anyone that belongs to a

selected user group can change the cycle view dwell time.

To select a user group to have permission to change the cycle view dwell time:

1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Live button .

2. From the DX8100 menu bar, choose View > Cycle Views Setup > Dwell time change.

3. From the Dwell time change submenu, choose a user group.

Selecting the Cycle View Dwell Time

To configure the cycle period:

1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Live button .

2. From the DX8100 menu bar, choose View > Cycle Views Setup > Dwell time.

3. From the Dwell time submenu, choose a time period.

MAPPING CHANNELS ON THE EXTENDED MONITOR

The DX8100 HVR version 1.2 and later units include a standard dual display card. By default, the DX8100 is set up to display video on the

extended monitor connected to the VGA connector on the dual display card. Alternately, you can configure the dual display card to display video

on a composite monitor connected to the BNC connector on the dual display card. For information about how to reconfigure the dual display card,

refer to the dual display card installation manual.

The dual display card must be installed in the DX8100 and you must be logged on to the DX8100 application for the Channel Mapping icon

to be available.

The DX8100 division buttons allow you to configure multiple extended monitor views. Figure 7 shows the 9-Division view. The DX8100 supports

up to nine different channel mapping views. Selected cameras from the Site Tree can be displayed on the extended monitor and can be assigned

to multiple views. Each view is set up independently; removing a camera from one view does not remove it from another.

To set up channel mapping for the extended monitor (VGA or composite):

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1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Channel Mapping button . The setup page opens to the “Channel Mapping for Extended Monitor”

tab. You can also access this page from the Setup dialog box by clicking the Ext. Monitor icon.

Figure 7. Channel Mapping for Extended Monitor Page

2. To assign a camera to a pane, click and drag the camera from the Site Tree onto a pane.

Figure 8. Assigning a Camera to a Pane

3. Repeat step 2 to assign other cameras to the view.

4. To move a camera from one pane to another pane, right-click and drag the camera to the new pane. If the new pane was empty, the N/A

moves from the new pane to the old pane. If a camera was already assigned to the new pane, the two cameras switch places.

5. To remove a camera entirely from a view, right-click the camera and drag it outside of the view area.

6. Click Apply to save the channel mapping.

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VIEWING VIDEO ON THE EXTENDED MONITOR

To display video on the extended monitor:

1. After you have mapped the channels, move the cursor to the extended monitor.

2. Click in the top-middle area of the extended monitor’s display. The division buttons appear.

Figure 9. Displaying the Extended Monitor Division Buttons

3. Click the specific division button for which a view is configured. Video is displayed on the extended monitor.

At the extended monitor, video is only displayed if a view is already configured for the division button you selected. Otherwise, the Pelco

blue logo appears.

4. Click a division button to display a different view.

MODIFYING AN EXTENDED MONITOR VIEW

To modify a display while viewing video on the extended monitor:

1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Channel Mapping button .

2. Click the division button for the current view displayed on the extended monitor.

3. Modify the view: add, move, and remove cameras.

4. Click Apply. The change is displayed on the extended monitor.

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WORKING WITH THE SITE TREE

The Site Tree provides access to DX8100 resources, such as cameras, alarm inputs, and relay outputs. Objects can be selected by clicking the left

mouse button once, and then linked by dragging and dropping the icon into a view pane or another Site Tree item. The Site Tree information

reflects the current DX8100 server configuration.

Figure 10 shows the Site Tree.

Figure 10. Site Tree Parts

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Table M describes the Site Tree parts.

This section describes how to work with the Site Tree and includes the following topics:

•Assigning Cameras to View Panes on page 39

•Setting Up Links on page 39

•Removing Links on page 40

Table M. Site Tree Parts

Item Part Description

Name Site: Expands and collapses the DX8100 site. Right-clicking the site name opens a shortcut menu that provides the

following commands:

• User Log-In: opens the User Log-In dialog box, where you enter your user name and password to log into the

DX8100 site.

• User Log-Out: Logs you out of the DX8100 site.

• Connect

• Disconnect

Camera: Expands and collapses the Camera tree.

Channel information: Displays icons that represent the configuration of the camera:

• Recording mode

• Recording resolution

• Recording frame rate

• Recording image quality

Alarm: Expands and collapses the Alarm tree.

ATM/POS: Expands and collapses the ATM/POS tree.

Relay: Expands and collapses the Relay tree. Right-clicking a relay opens a shortcut menu that provides the

following commands:

• ON: Allows you to turn on the relay.

• OFF: Allows you to turn off the relay.

Remote site: Expands and collapses the remote DX8100 site. Right-clicking the remote site name opens a shortcut

menu that provides the following commands:

• User Log-In: Opens the User Log-In dialog box, where you enter your user name and password to log into the

remote DX8100 site.

• User Log-Out: Logs you out of the remote DX8100 site.

• Connect: Allows you to connect to the remote site.

• Disconnect: Allows you to disconnect from the remote site.

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ASSIGNING CAMERAS TO VIEW PANES

The DX8100 provides view panes that are organized into view panels. The DX8100 includes 36 view panels that can display cameras from up to

five connected HVR sites. For information about view panels, refer to Working with View Panes and Panels on page 30.

The DX8100 Series HVR supports triplex operation. Triplex operation means that the DX8100 will continuously record, even while users view

simultaneous live and playback video or modify the system setup.

To assign a single camera to a view pane:

1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Live button .

2. In the Site Tree, click the plus sign (+) next to to expand the tree (if necessary).

3. Do one of the following:

• To assign a single camera to a view pane, drag the camera from the Site Tree onto a view pane.

• To assign all cameras from a single site to the view panes, drag onto a single view pane. (The default arrangement of cameras

is Camera1, Camera2, Camera3; from left to right, top to bottom.)

4. Repeat the process in step 3 for up to 36 cameras and up to five HVR sites.

SETTING UP LINKS

The DX8100 allows you to set up links in various configurations:

• You can link multiple alarms and relays to a single camera.

• You can link a single alarm or relay to multiple cameras.

• You can link alarms and relays to cameras by dragging them onto individual camera view panes.

• You can also manually turn a relay on and off from the Site Tree.

This section describes how to set up links and includes the following sections:

•Manually Turning On and Off a Relay on page 39

•Linking Alarm Inputs to a Camera on page 39

•Linking a Relay Output to a Camera on page 40

•Linking Relay Outputs to Alarm Inputs on page 40

Manually Turning On and Off a Relay

To manually turn on and off a relay:

1. Right click a relay. The shortcut menu opens.

2. Click ON to turn on the relay; click OFF to turn off the relay.

Linking Alarm Inputs to a Camera

The DX8100 allows you to link alarm inputs to a camera.

• You can link multiple alarm inputs to a single camera.

• You can also link a single alarm input to multiple cameras.

The DX8100 allows you to link alarms to cameras by dragging them onto individual camera view panes or onto cameras listed in the Site Tree.

To link an alarm input to a camera:

1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Live button .

2. In the Site Tree, click the plus sign (+) next to the camera to which you want to link alarms.

3. Click the plus sign (+) next to the to see the list of alarm inputs.

4. Drag an alarm input onto a camera pane or a camera listed in the Site Tree.

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Linking a Relay Output to a Camera

The DX8100 allows you to link relays to a camera.

• You can link multiple relays a single camera.

• You can also link a single relay to multiple cameras.

The DX8100 allows you to link relays to cameras by dragging them onto individual camera view panes or onto cameras listed in the Site Tree.

To link a relay output to a camera:

1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Live button .

2. In the Site Tree, click the plus sign (+) next to the camera to which you want to link relays.

3. Click the plus sign (+) next to to see the list of relay outputs.

4. Drag a relay onto a camera pane or a camera listed in the Site Tree.

Linking Relay Outputs to Alarm Inputs

To link a relay output to an alarm input:

1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Live button .

2. In the Site Tree, click the plus sign (+) next to to expand the Alarm tree if needed.

Relays can also be linked to cameras and alarms on the Link settings page. For more information, refer to Configuring Basic Relay and

Alarm Settings on page 132.

3. Click the plus sign (+) next to to expand the Relay tree if needed.

4. Drag a relay output onto an alarm input in the Site Tree.

REMOVING LINKS

This section describes how to remove links and includes the following sections:

•Removing a Linked Alarm Input from a Camera on page 40

•Removing a Linked Relay Output from a Camera on page 40

•Removing a Linked Relay Output from an Alarm Input on page 41

Removing a Linked Alarm Input from a Camera

To remove an alarm link from a camera:

1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Live button .

2. In the Site Tree, click the plus sign (+) next to the camera from which you want to remove an alarm input.

3. Left click and drag the alarm outside the Site Tree panel, and then release the mouse button.

4. Repeat the above process for each alarm you want to remove.

Removing a Linked Relay Output from a Camera

To remove a relay link from a camera:

1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Live button .

2. In the Site Tree, click the plus sign (+) next to the camera from which you want to remove the relay output.

3. Left click and drag the relay outside the Site Tree panel to the DX8100 toolbar or panel (above or below the Site Tree panel), and then

release the mouse button.

4. Repeat the above process for each relay you want to remove.

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Removing a Linked Relay Output from an Alarm Input

To unlink a relay from an alarm:

1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Live button .

2. In the Site Tree, click the plus sign (+) next to the alarm input from which you want to remove the relay output.

3. Left click and drag the relay outside the Site Tree panel, and then release the mouse button.

Repeat the above process for each relay you want to remove.

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Working in Live View Mode

This section describes how to use the DX8100 to view and record live video. All users can view live video from the main window. Users with PTZ

access rights (Standard User by default) and higher can operate the on-screen PTZ controls. Live video can also be displayed in full screen view.

For information about displaying playback video in full screen view, refer to Displaying Live Video in Full Screen View on page 29.

The DX8100 displays live video based on one of the following scenarios:

•Capture card displays live video: The capture card is used to display live video on the main VGA monitor. For each channel, live video is

displayed on the VGA monitor at the maximum recording rate. For example, channel 1 is set to 2CIF recording resolution and the actual

record rate is 1 image per second (ips). In this case, live video for channel 1 is displayed at 15 ips. Additionally, the capture card provides a

BNC analog output of the live video image. The analog image is the same as the image displayed on the VGA monitor. The DX8100 External

Monitor option allows you to configure how analog video is displayed on an external monitor connected to the capture card. For information

about the External Monitor feature, refer to External Monitor Setup on page 228.

•MUX card displays real-time video: If the DX8100 is equipped with the MUX option, real-time video from the MUX card(s) is displayed

on the main VGA monitor at 30 ips. Real-time video is displayed for all the channels regardless of the recording resolution.

– Additionally, the MUX Card provides a BNC analog output of the real-time video image. The analog image is the same as the image

displayed on the VGA monitor. The analog output does not contain any display icons, labels, or text, but video is displayed on the analog

monitor in the same division mode as is displayed on the VGA monitor.

– One operational difference is that the MUX stops the display of real-time video if the search mode is active for one channel. In this

case, the capture card(s) are used to display the video.

When installing the MUX card option, ensure that the MUX Card matches the capture card channel capacity as follows:

• If an 8-channel capture card is installed, the DX8108-MUX option is required. The DX8124 model HVR has two capture cards installed: an

8-channel and a 16-channel capture card. In this case, the DX8108-MUX and DX8116-MUX option are required.

• If a 16-channel capture card is installed, the DX8116-MUX option is required. The DX8132 model HVR has two 16-channel capture cards

installed. In this case, two DX8116-MUX options are required.

To view live video in the DX8100 main window:

• On the DX8100 toolbar, click Live.

This section includes the following topics:

•Assigning and Removing Cameras from View Panes

•Live View On-Screen Display (OSD) on page 46

•Customizing the On-Screen Display (OSD) on page 47

ASSIGNING AND REMOVING CAMERAS FROM VIEW PANES

The DX8100 allows you to quickly move cameras to and remove cameras from a view pane.

To assign a camera to the view pane:

1. Drag a camera from the Site Tree onto a view pane.

2. Repeat the process in step 1 for up to 36 cameras and up to five different DX8100 sites.

To remove a camera from a view pane:

• Right click in the view pane and drag the camera to the Site Tree pane.

For information about the DX8100 view pane and panels, refer to the following topics:

•Working with View Panes and Panels on page 30

•Configuring View Panels on page 31

•Navigating View Panels on page 31

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SETTING UP FAVORITES

The DX8100 Favorites menu allows you to organize and save camera views. For example, you might want to display camera views that show the

delivery gate entrance for buildings 1, 4, 7, and 12 during the hours of 06:00 to 07:30 and another camera view that displays the front lobby of

buildings 1 through 16 at 08:00.

This section describes the following topics:

•Adding a Camera View to Favorites

•Organizing Favorites in Folders

ADDING A CAMERA VIEW TO FAVORITES

You can create multiple camera views to monitor various site locations. For example, you could create a folder named Day Shift for displaying

camera views during normal working hours and Night Shift for displaying various camera views after work and during the night hours. For

information about organizing favorites into folders, refer to Organizing Favorites in Folders.

To add a camera view to favorites:

1. From the DX8100 menu bar, click Favorite > Add to Favorites.

The Add to Favorites dialog box opens.

2. Enter the camera view name in the Name box.

3. Click OK. The camera view is added to the favorites, and the Add to Favorites dialog box closes.

4. To view the new entry, from the DX8100 menu bar, click Favorites. The new entry appears in the Favorites list.

Figure 11. Favorites Menu List

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ORGANIZING FAVORITES IN FOLDERS

As your list of favorites grows, you can keep them organized by creating folders. You can organize your camera views by site name, user name,

and so forth. For example, you could create a folder named Day Shift for displaying camera views for the day shift.

Creating a Favorites Folder

To create a favorites folder:

1. From the DX8100 menu bar, click Favorite > Organize Favorites.

The Organize Favorites dialog box opens.

Figure 12. Organize Favorites Dialog Box

2. Click Create Folder. A new folder is added to the favorites area.

3. To name the folder, do one of the following:

a. If the new folder name is already selected, type the name of the folder.

or

b. If the new folder name is not selected:

(1) Click the new folder.

(2) Type the name of the folder.

The new folder is listed in the Favorites area of the Organize Favorites dialog box and in the Favorites menu.

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Moving Existing Favorites to a Folder

To move an existing favorite to a folder:

1. Create a favorites folder (refer to Creating a Favorites Folder on page 44).

2. From the DX8100 menu bar, click Favorite > Organize Favorites.

The Organize Favorites dialog box opens. A list of the current favorites and folders is displayed in the favorites area.

Figure 13. Organize Favorites Dialog Box and List of Favorites/Folders

3. In the favorites area, click a favorite.

4. Click Move to Folder.

The Move to Folder dialog box opens.

Figure 14. Move to Folders Dialog Box

5. Select a destination folder.

6. Click OK.

The favorite is moved under the destination folder.

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LIVE VIEW ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD)

The DX8100’s OSD consists of camera and site information that is superimposed on each view pane. Each display item in the OSD can be

customized for both live and playback viewing.

Figure 15 shows the parts of the Live View OSD pane.

Figure 15. Live View OSD Pane

Table N describes the parts of the Live View OSD pane.

Table N. Parts of the Live View OSD Pane

Item Part Description

PTZ Indicates that the PTZ control is enabled.

Indicates that audio recording is enabled. The DX8100 compresses audio data to save space. In this case,

recorded audio may not be of the same quality as live audio.

REC Indicates camera recording mode and status. A blinking REC indicator signifies event recording.

• Green indicates normal recording.

• Blue indicates motion recording.

• Red indicates alarm recording.

• Yellow indicates ATM/POS recording.

• Purple indicates video loss recording.

• Black on white background indicates instant recording.

Site Designator Lists the number and name of the current site.

Camera Designator Lists the number and name of the current camera.

On-Screen PTZ Control Facilitates mouse control of PTZ functions. Refer to Operating the On-Screen PTZ Controls on page 50.

Instant Recording Starts/stops instant recording if enabled.

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CUSTOMIZING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD)

Users with Guest User access and higher can add and delete on-screen display items.

To customize the on-screen display:

1. From the DX8100 menu bar, choose View > OSD and then select the items you want to add to or delete from the OSD. Items include

•Site Name

• Camera Name

• Video Recording

• Audio Recording

•PTZ

• Instant Recording

•POS

• Select All (displays all items in each pane)

• Background Color

Figure 16. HVR OSD Menu Options

2. Do one of the following:

• From the DX8100 menu bar, choose View > OSD > Background Color > Set Color to add a contrasting background field behind each

OSD display item.

• From the DX8100 menu bar, choose View > OSD > Background Color > Disable Background to remove background field.

INSTANT RECORDING

This section describes the instant recording mode. Users with Power User access and higher can configure the DX8100 for recording video both

instantly and in accordance with a preset schedule. The Instant Recording mode is enabled from the Schedule page. Instant recording is

activated from the main window by double-clicking the Instant Recording icon.

If the HVR is not in the normal recording mode, you can use the instant recording mode to manually start and stop a video recording session

instantly. For information about adding the Instant Recording icon to the OSD, refer to Adding Instant Recording to OSD on page 48.

This section includes the following topics:

•Enabling and Disabling Instant Recording

•Adding Instant Recording to OSD on page 48

•Starting and Stopping Instant Recording on page 48

ENABLING AND DISABLING INSTANT RECORDING

This section describes how to enable and disable the instant recording mode and includes the following topics:

•Enabling Instant Recording

•Disabling Instant Recording

For more information about instant recording, refer to Instant Recording on page 47.

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Enabling Instant Recording

To enable the Instant Recording mode:

1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Setup button . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page.

2. In the Setup dialog box, click the Schedule button .

3. In the Camera Settings Panel, from the Instant Recording drop-down box, select Enable.

Disabling Instant Recording

To disable the Instant Recording mode:

1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Setup button . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page.

2. In the Setup dialog box, click the Schedule button .

3. In the Camera Settings Panel, from the Instant Recording drop-down box, select Disable.

ADDING INSTANT RECORDING TO OSD

To add the Instant Recording icon to the OSD:

• From the DX8100 menu bar, choose View > OSD > Instant Recording.

The Instant Record icon is displayed in the lower-right corner of the view pane.

STARTING AND STOPPING INSTANT RECORDING

The Instant Recording mode must first be enabled from the Schedule page and the Instant Recording icon must be visible in the lower-right

corner of the view pane. For more information about DX8100 instant recording, refer to Instant Recording on page 47. For information about OSD,

refer to Live View On-Screen Display (OSD) on page 46.

Figure 17 shows the Record and Instant Record icons.

Figure 17. Activating Instant Recording

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Table O describes the recording indicators.

This section describes how to start and stop instant recording and includes the following topics:

•Starting Instant Recording

•Stopping Instant Recording

Starting Instant Recording

To start instant recording:

• Double-click the Instant Recording icon located in the lower-right corner of the view pane.

– The Instant Recording icon changes from silver to blue, indicating that instant recording is activated.

– If video recording is enabled, verify that REC is black and highlighted white. If video recording is not enabled, REC is not displayed or

will show another recording mode color.

Stopping Instant Recording

To deactivate instant recording:

• In the view pane, double-click the Instant Recording icon.

The instant recording icon changes from blue to silver, indicating that instant recording is de-activated.

LISTENING TO LIVE AUDIO AT THE SERVER

1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Live button .

2. Drag a camera that is configured to record live audio from the Site Tree onto a view pane.

NOTE: Live audio recording is not supported for IP cameras.

3. On the playback control, click the Mute on/off button . The sound feature is enabled.

4. Verify that you can hear live audio from an audio monitoring device connected to the DX8100 server’s audio output.

Table O. Recording Indicators

Item Icon Description

REC Indicates camera recording mode and status. A blinking REC indicator signifies event recording.

• Green indicates normal recording.

• Blue indicates motion recording.

• Red indicates alarm recording.

• Yellow indicates ATM/POS recording.

• Purple indicates video loss recording.

• Black on white background indicates instant recording.

Instant Recording Starts/stops instant recording if enabled. Changes from silver to blue to indicate that instant recording is activated.

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OPERATING THE ON-SCREEN PTZ CONTROLS

Users with PTZ access rights (Standard User by default) and higher can operate PTZ lens functions of cameras that support such features. PTZ

functions can be controlled on the screen in Live mode using the mouse.

PTZ control is available for cameras that support PTZ functions using Pelco’s P, D, or Coaxitron® protocols. It is also available for supported

third-party dome cameras. For more information about configuring PTZ ports, refer to Setting Up COM1 Port Properties on page 179 and Setting

Up RS-422/RS-485 Communication Port Properties on page 180.

In addition, the PTZ option must be enabled and a protocol must be assigned to the camera channel. For more information, refer to Camera Setup

on page 116.

This section describes how to use the PTZ controls and includes the following topics:

•Operating the PTZ Controls

•Adjusting the Camera Lens on page 51

•Adjusting the Camera Lens on page 51

•Adjusting the Camera Zoom on page 51

•Using Keyboard Shortcuts to Operate PTZ and Lens Functions on page 52

OPERATING THE PTZ CONTROLS

To operate the on-screen PTZ controls:

1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Live button .

2. Select a PTZ-enabled camera from the Site Tree.

3. Place the mouse pointer in the middle of the camera’s view pane. The mouse pointer will change to a black cross when on-screen PTZ

control is available.

Figure 18. On-Screen PTZ Control

4. Click and hold the left mouse button, and then drag the mouse pointer in the direction you want to move the camera. The display changes

to an arrow, indicating the direction of the mouse.

Figure 19. On-Screen PTZ Movement

5. Release the mouse button when you have repositioned the camera to the desired location.

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ADJUSTING THE CAMERA LENS

The keypad is hidden in the extended view mode. In this case, select the standard view mode to display the keypad.

To switch between the standard and extended view mode:

• From the DX8100 menu bar, choose View > Extended View.

For information about changing view modes, refer to Switching Between Standard and Extended Panel Views on page 30.

To adjust camera lens features:

• Click the plus (+) or minus (-) button next to the zoom, focus, and iris function on the keypad.

Figure 20. PTZ Keypad with Camera Lens Controls

ADJUSTING THE CAMERA ZOOM

To adjust camera zoom using the mouse:

• Rotate the mouse wheel forward to zoom in and backward to zoom out.

Figure 21 shows how to operate the mouse to zoom in and out. You can also use keyboard shortcuts to operate the lens features of cameras such

as Pelco’s Spectra III. For more information about using keyboard shortcuts, refer to Using Keyboard Shortcuts to Operate PTZ and Lens Functions

on page 52.

Figure 21. Mouse Wheel Zoom

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USING KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS TO OPERATE PTZ AND LENS FUNCTIONS

Users with PTZ access rights (Standard User by default) and higher can use a computer keyboard to operate PTZ and lens functions of cameras

that support such features. PTZ and lens functions can be controlled in Live mode using the keyboard.

Table P describes the keyboard buttons that you use to control PTZ and lens functions.

To use the keyboard (+) and (-) keys to control camera pan/tilt speed:

1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Live button .

2. Select a PTZ-enabled camera from the Site Tree.

3. Click the mouse pointer in the camera’s view panel.

4. Press and hold the up/down and left/right arrows to pan/tilt the camera.

5. Press the plus (+) key one or more times to increase the pan/tilt speed. Press the minus (-) key one or more times to decrease the pan/tilt

speed.

Table P. Standard Keyboard Functions for Controlling PTZ and Lens Functions

Key Description

Insert and Delete These keys provide the following functionality:

•On-screen display, preset and pattern modes: Insert increases focus and Delete decreases focus,

performing the same actions as the focus control on the PTZ keypad.

•Remote camera programming mode: Insert and Delete perform the same actions as the PTZ keypad focus

(+) and (-) buttons, navigating up and down the camera menu choices.

Home and End These keys provide the following functionality:

•On-screen display, preset and pattern modes: The Home key opens the iris and the End key closes the

iris, performing the same actions as the PTZ keypad iris (+) and (-) buttons.

•Remote camera programming mode: The Home key selects an option from the camera’s on-screen menu.

The End key cancels an option or exit a menu. These keys perform the same actions as the PTZ keypad iris (+)

and (-) buttons.

Page Up and Page Down These keys provide the same functionality in the on-screen display and the preset and pattern modes as the PTZ

keypad zoom (+) and (-) buttons. Page Up zooms in; Page Down zooms out.

Up and Down Arrows These keys provide the following functionality:

•On-screen display, preset and pattern modes: The up arrow key raises the camera and the down arrow

key lowers the camera. The keys perform the same actions as the mouse to move the camera.

•Remote camera programming mode: The arrow keys navigate up and down the camera menu choices.

The keys perform the same actions as the PTZ keypad focus (+) and (-) buttons.

Left and Right Arrows These keys provide the same actions as the mouse for moving the camera. The left arrow key pans the camera to

the left and the right arrow key pans the camera to the right.

+ and - These keys perform similar actions as using the mouse to change the speed of camera movement. When pressed

once, the plus (+) key increases the camera's pan/tilt speed; when pressed once, the minus (-) key decreases the

pan/tilt speed. Each time the plus (+) key is pressed the pan/tilt speed is increased toward maximum speed; each

time the minus (-) key is pressed, the pan/tilt speed is decreased toward minimum speed.

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PTZ PRESETS

A preset is a user-defined camera position using PTZ and focus commands the (camera’s auto focus option must be turned off). Only cameras that

support positioning and programming using D, P, Coaxitron, or supported third-party protocols can use this feature. The DX8100 Series HVR can

address up to 150 PTZ presets (1-150). Preset 95 is reserved for remote camera setup, and preset 99 is reserved for camera autoscan mode.

The PTZ controls are hidden in the extended view mode. In this case, select the standard view mode to display the PTZ controls.

To switch between the standard and extended view mode:

• From the DX8100 menu bar, choose View > Extended View.

For information about changing view modes, refer to Switching Between Standard and Extended Panel Views on page 30.

The following PTZ operating guidelines must be observed:

• To program or clear presets, preset tours, and patterns, the button must be engaged.

• To activate presets, tours, and patterns, the button must be disengaged.

This section describes how to program, activate, and clear presets and includes the following topics:

•Programming a Preset

•Activating a Preset on page 54

•Clearing a Preset on page 55

PROGRAMMING A PRESET

This section describes how to program a preset. The following PTZ operating guidelines apply:

• Clicking the button places DX8100 in PTZ programming mode.

• While in PTZ programming mode, multiple presets can be programmed until the button is pressed again.

To program a PTZ preset:

1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Live button .

2. Drag a camera from the Site Tree onto a view panel.

3. On the PTZ keypad, click the Set button .

4. Using the on-screen PTZ controls and PTZ keypad, move the camera to the desired position and adjust the zoom setting.

Figure 22. Creating a Preset

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5. Using the PTZ keypad, select a number for the new preset (for example, select 1).

6. Click the Preset button to store the preset in the selected memory location.

7. Repeat steps 4-6 for each preset you want to program.

8. Click the Set button again to exit programming mode.

Figure 23. Programming a Preset

ACTIVATING A PRESET

Double- and triple-digit presets can be set or activated by pressing the first digit and then the second digit sequentially. For example, preset 20

can be selected by clicking the number 2 and then the 0 (zero) on the PTZ keypad.

To activate a preset:

1. On the PTZ keypad, click a preset number (1-150) on the keypad.

2. Click the Preset button to activate preset. The camera repositions to the new preset.

Figure 24. Activating a Preset

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CLEARING A PRESET

To clear a preset:

1. On the PTZ keypad, click the Set button to enter programming mode.

2. Click the number of the preset you want to clear from the PTZ keypad.

3. Click the Clr button .

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to clear multiple presets.

5. Click the Set button to exit programming mode.

Figure 25. Clearing a Preset

PTZ PATTERNS

A pattern is a user-defined, viewable camera path with a definite beginning and end. Patterns are made up of a sequence of standard pan, tilt

and lens commands. Patterns are stored in the internal memory of the PTZ device, such as a Spectra® dome, that is connected to the DX8100.

The Spectra III supports one pattern and the Spectra III SE supports up to four unique PTZ patterns. Depending on the type and configuration of

the PTZ device, the DX8100 can address up to four unique PTZ patterns. Once defined, a pattern can be activated with a series of on-screen

commands. A pattern will run continuously until it is deactivated.

Only PTZ-enabled cameras that support pattern programming through D, P, Coaxitron, or supported third-party protocols can use this feature.

The PTZ controls are hidden in the extended view mode. In this case, select the standard view mode to display the PTZ controls.

To switch between the standard and extended view mode:

• From the DX8100 menu bar, choose View > Extended View.

This section describes how to program, activate, and clear patterns, and access the programming features of remote cameras. This section

includes the following topics:

•Programming a Pattern

•Activating a Pattern on page 57

•Clearing a Pattern on page 57

•Accessing Programming Features of Remote Cameras on page 58

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PROGRAMMING A PATTERN

This section describes how to program a pattern. Certain PTZ devices, such as Pelco’s Spectra series domes, will display an on-screen message

stating the amount of remaining memory available for pattern programming.

Start Programming a Pattern

To program a pattern:

1. On the PTZ keypad toolbar, click the Live button .

2. Drag a camera from the Site Tree onto a view panel.

3. On the PTZ keypad, click the Set button to enter programming mode.

4. Using the PTZ keypad, select a number for the pattern (1-4).

5. Click the Pattern button .

6. Move the camera through a series of movements using the on-screen PTZ and focus controls.

Figure 26. Programming a Pattern

Stop Programming a Pattern

To stop programming a pattern:

1. On the PTZ keypad, click the Pattern button .

2. Click the Set button .

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ACTIVATING A PATTERN

When activated, a pattern will repeat indefinitely until it is cleared, another pattern is set, or the on-screen PTZ control is moved.

To activate a pattern:

1. On the PTZ keypad, click a pattern number (1-4) on the keypad.

2. Click the Pattern button .

Figure 27. Activating a Pattern

CLEARING A PATTERN

To clear a pattern:

1. On the PTZ keypad, click Set button to enter programming mode.

2. Select a pattern number (1-4) on the keypad.

3. Click the Pattern button .

4. Click the Clr button .

5. Click the Pattern again.

6. Click the Set button again to exit programming mode.

Figure 28. Clearing a Pattern

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ACCESSING PROGRAMMING FEATURES OF REMOTE CAMERAS

You can use the PTZ function to program features of remote cameras, such as Pelco’s Spectra or Esprit®. Only cameras that support remote

programming through D, P, Coaxitron, or supported third-party protocols can use this feature.

The DX8100 allows you to navigate the remote camera menu system using any of the following:

• PTZ OSD Menu controls. For information about using the PTZ OSD Menu controls, refer to Using the PTZ OSD Menu Control on page 58.

• Keypad controls. For information about using the keypad controls, refer to Accessing a Remote Camera Programming Menu on page 59.

• Keyboard keys. For information about using the keyboard keys, refer to Using Keyboard Shortcuts to Operate PTZ and Lens Functions on

page 52.

The PTZ controls are hidden in the extended view mode. In this case, select the standard view mode to display the PTZ controls.

To switch between the standard and extended view mode:

• From the DX8100 menu bar, choose View > Extended View.

This section describes how to access the programming features of remote cameras and includes the following topics:

•Using the PTZ OSD Menu Control

•Accessing a Remote Camera Programming Menu on page 59

Using the PTZ OSD Menu Control

The DX8100 allows you to navigate the menu system of remote cameras using the PTZ OSD Menu control. The PTZ OSD Menu control is

available when the DX8100 is in Live View mode. The PTZ controls are hidden in the extended view mode. In this case, select the standard view

mode to display the PTZ controls.

To switch between the standard and extended view mode:

• From the DX8100 menu bar, choose View > Extended View.

Alternative methods to navigate the remote camera menu system are as follows:

• Keypad controls. For information about using the keypad controls, refer to Accessing a Remote Camera Programming Menu on page 59.

• Keyboard keys. For information about using the keyboard keys, refer to Using Keyboard Shortcuts to Operate PTZ and Lens Functions on

page 52.

Figure 29 shows the parts of the PTZ OSD Menu control.

Figure 29. PTZ OSD Menu Control

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Table Q describes the parts of the PTZ OSD Menu control.

Accessing a Remote Camera Programming Menu

The DX8100 allows you to navigate the remote camera menu system using any of the following:

• PTZ OSD Menu controls. For information about using the PTZ OSD Menu controls, refer to Using the PTZ OSD Menu Control on page 58.

• Keypad controls. For information about using the keypad controls, refer to Accessing a Remote Camera Programming Menu.

• Keyboard keys. For information about using the keyboard keys, refer to Using Keyboard Shortcuts to Operate PTZ and Lens Functions on

page 52.

The following procedure instructs you to use the PTZ OSD Menu control to navigate the remote camera programming menu.

To access a programming menu for a remote camera:

1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Live button .

2. Drag a remote camera from the Site Tree onto a view panel.

For certain camera models, you can also select preset number 95 from the keypad to access remote setup mode.

3. To access remote camera setup mode, do one of the following:

• On the PTZ keypad, click the Pgm button .

• On the PTZ keypad, click the Set button , the number buttons 9, 5, and the Preset button .

Figure 30. PTZ Control Panel

4. To navigate up and down through camera menu choices, do one of the following:

• Use the PTZ OSD Menu controls.

• Use the on-screen PTZ controls or the focus (+) and focus (-) buttons.

Table Q. Parts of the PTZ OSD Menu Control

Item Part Description

Enter Provides the following actions:

• Accepts the selected remote camera OSD menu choice.

• Accesses menu option parameters. For example, point the cursor at the Language option and click Enter

accesses the list of available languages.

Exit N/A

Up and Down Buttons Navigate up and down the remote camera OSD menu, or cycle through a list of options or parameters.

Left and Right Buttons Perform no activity.

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5. To select an option from the camera’s on-screen menu, do one of the following:

• On the PTZ OSD Menu, click Enter.

• On the keypad, click the iris (+) button.

6. Click the iris (-) button to cancel an option or select the Exit command.

You can also use the on-screen PTZ controls with your mouse to navigate through camera menus. Click and drag the mouse up or down to

move between menu options.

7. Click the iris (+) button to select the option, or to exit a menu when the cursor is pointed at the Exit command.

Figure 31. Camera Setup Menu

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SENDING AUXILIARY COMMANDS TO A DEVICE

The DX8100 auxiliary feature allows you to control external equipment connected to the auxiliary outputs of Spectra domes or Esprit positioning

systems. The auxiliary function is implemented through the D protocol and P protocol. In this case, the attached camera and DX8100 must be

configured to communicate using one of these protocols.

The Aux key selects the auxiliary mode. Buttons 1-4 select which of the camera’s auxiliary outputs to operate. Buttons 1-4 operate as a toggle

(on/off) each time they are clicked.

For example, an Esprit equipped with a wiper uses Aux 1 to control the wiper. In this case, pressing Aux and then 1 sends a command to the

Esprit to operate the wiper. You must configure the camera to establish how the camera responds to an auxiliary command. For detailed

information about how a specific Spectra or Esprit camera system interprets auxiliary commands, refer to the documentation that accompanies

your Spectra or Esprit camera system.

To send an auxiliary command:

1. On the PTZ keypad, click the Set button to enter the programming mode.

2. Select the camera in the DX8100 view panel to which you want to send the auxiliary command.

3. Click the Aux button. Keypad buttons 1-4 are available.

Figure 32. Auxiliary (Aux) Button

4. Click a keypad button (1-4). The auxiliary function, assigned by camera for the selected button, is executed.

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CONFIGURING PRESET TOURS

A preset tour allows a camera to move through a programmed sequence of PTZ presets. The DX8100 Series HVR can store up to four preset

tours. While four tours can be programmed, only one tour can be activated at a time. A preset tour will operate continuously until another PTZ

control action is performed. At least one PTZ preset must be set in order to create a preset tour.

The PTZ controls are hidden in the extended view mode. In this case, select the standard view mode to display the PTZ controls.

To switch between the standard and extended view mode:

• From the DX8100 menu bar, choose View > Extended View.

This section describes how to configure preset tours and includes the following topics:

•Programming a Preset Tour

•Activating a Preset Tour on page 65

•Deactivating a Preset Tour on page 65

PROGRAMMING A PRESET TOUR

This section describes how to program a preset tour and includes the following topics:

•Accessing a Preset Tour Group

•Adding Presets to a Tour on page 63

•Deleting Presets from a Tour on page 64

Accessing a Preset Tour Group

To access the “Preset tour group” dialog box:

1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Live button .

2. On the PTZ keypad, click the Set button and then click the Pgm button . The “Preset tour group” dialog box opens.

3. Select the preset tour (1-4) that you want to program from the drop-down box.

4. Do one of the following:

• To add presets to a tour, refer to Adding Presets to a Tour on page 63.

• To delete presets from a tour, refer to Deleting Presets from a Tour on page 64.

Figure 33. Preset Tour Dialog Box

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Adding Presets to a Tour

To add presets to a tour:

1. Access the “Preset tour group” dialog box. For information about accessing the “Preset tour group” dialog box, refer to Accessing a Preset

Tour Group on page 62.

2. Click the check box beside one of the presets you want to add to the tour.

3. Double-click in the Dwell Time field of a preset, and then increase or decrease the time (in seconds) at which the camera will remain during

that sequence of the tour.

4. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each additional preset you want to add to the tour.

5. Click Add to Group.

6. Click Save.

7. Click Exit to return to the main screen.

Figure 34. Adding Preset to Tour

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Deleting Presets from a Tour

To delete presets from a tour:

1. Access the “Preset tour group” dialog box. For information about accessing the “Preset tour group” dialog box, refer to Accessing a Preset

Tour Group on page 62.

2. Click the check box beside one or more presets you want to delete from the preset tour group.

3. Click Delete.

4. Click Save.

5. Click Exit to return to the main screen.

Figure 35. Deleting Preset from Tour

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ACTIVATING A PRESET TOUR

This section describes how to activate a preset tour. You can save a preset tour for later use without engaging the tour by not performing step 5.

Then, continue on to step 6 without clicking Apply.

To activate a preset tour:

1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click .

2. On the PTZ keypad, click the Set button and then click the Pgm button to bring up the “Preset preset tour group” dialog box.

3. From the drop-down box, select the preset tour (1-4) you want to activate.

4. Click Save.

5. Click Apply.

6. Click Exit to return to the main screen.

7. Click the Set button on the PTZ keypad to exit programming mode.

8. Click the Preset button on the PTZ keypad to activate the tour.

Figure 36. Activating a Preset Tour

To reactivate the last preset tour you configured:

• On the keypad, click Preset.

DEACTIVATING A PRESET TOUR

To deactivate a preset tour, do one of the following:

• Use the mouse to move the on-screen PTZ control.

• Activate a PTZ preset.

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USING THE KBD300A KEYBOARD

The KBD300A allows you to operate certain DX8100 live view display functions and control camera PTZ operations from a keyboard, rather than

a mouse.

When connected to the DX8100 server, the KBD300A supports two modes: the Standard mode and the Shift mode. The Shift mode is entered by

pressing the Shift button and is indicated by a lit LED. For information about how to operate the KBD300A, refer to the KBD300A Universal

Keyboard Installation/Operation manual.

This section describes the KBD300A operational features and is organized as follows:

•KBD300A Standard Mode Operational Features

•KBD300A SHIFT Key Mode Features on page 67

For information about connecting the KBD300A to the DX8100, refer to the DX8100 Installation manual. For information about configuring

DX8100 data communication settings for the KBD300A, refer to Setting Up the KBD300A Keyboard on page 198.

KBD300A STANDARD MODE OPERATIONAL FEATURES

The KBD300A Standard mode allows you to control certain DX8100 operation features from the keyboard.

This section describes the KBD300A Standard mode features/functions. The Standard mode only works in the DX8100 view pane. You can

program camera presets and patterns, operate the camera PTZ features, and assign cameras to panes. For detailed information about how to

operate the KBD300A, refer to the KBD300A Universal Keyboard Installation/Operation manual. For information about configuring DX8100 data

communication settings for the KBD300A, refer to Setting Up the KBD300A Keyboard on page 198.

Table R describes the KBD300A Standard mode operational features specific for the DX8100 server.

To place the KBD300A in the standard mode:

• On the KBD300A keyboard, press the SHIFT button.

The LED indicator should not be lit.

Table R. KB300A Standard Operational Mode Features

Keyboard Control Action

Joystick Controls the camera’s PTZ operation.

Number + PRESET (short) Moves camera to the programmed preset position.

Number + PRESET (long) Programs the current camera position to the desired preset number.

Number + PATTERN (long) Starts the pattern record mode.

ACK Stops the pattern record mode.

Number + PATTERN Runs the desired pattern.

Number + AUX ON/AUX OFF Turns on/off the specified auxiliary output.

Number + MON Assigns the selected camera to the desired view pane. The active view pane is highlighted.

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KBD300A SHIFT Key Mode Features

The KBD300A SHIFT key allows you to control certain DX8100 operation features in the Site Tree from the keyboard.

This section describes the KBD300A SHIFT key features. The SHIFT key is effective within the DX8100 Site Tree. You can move the cursor to

select elements within the Site Tree, expand and collapse elements, and select the display division. For detailed information about how to

operate the KBD300A, refer to KBD300A Universal Keyboard Installation/Operation manual. For information about configuring DX8100 data

communication settings for the KBD300A, refer to Setting Up the KBD300A Keyboard on page 198.

Table S describes the KBD300A SHIFT key features specific to the DX8100 server.

To place the KBD300A in the shift mode:

• On the KBD300A keyboard, press the SHIFT key.

The LED indicator should be on.

Table S. KBD300A Shift Key Features

Keyboard Control Action

Joystick Activity within the DX8100 Site Tree:

•Up/down direction: Moves the cursor vertically through each element in the Site Tree.

An element is a DX8100 site, camera within each DX8100 site, or Alarm, ATM/POS, and relay within each

DX8100 site.

If an element is expanded, the joystick moves the cursor vertically through the objects of that element.

• Left/right direction:

– Right: Expands an element to display objects contained under the element.

– Left: Collapses an element and hides its objects. Select a camera/unit at the tree.

Number + CAM Expands the Site Tree and selects the first camera in each DX8100 site. For example, if there are two sites with one

named DX8100 site 1 and the other named DX8100 site 2:

• Pressing 1 + CAM expands the Site Tree for DX8100 site 1 and selects the first camera. It does not assign the

selected camera to a view pane or display video.

• Pressing 2 + CAM expands the Site Tree for DX8100 site 2 and selects the first camera. It does not assign the

selected camera to a view pane or display video.

F2, F3, ON, OFF Cameras are assigned numerically 1–16 to the respectively numbered video. These controls display DX8100 video

in the following divisions:

•F2/OFF: Single-division view

•F3/MOM: 4-division view

•AUX ON: 9-division view

•AUX OFF: 16-division view

Repeatedly pressing a button causes the DX8100 to cycle through the display of the remaining panels.

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Working in Playback Mode

Recorded video can be played back one channel at a time on the DX8100. Like live video, recorded video is viewed from the camera view panels

on the main screen. Refer to Switching Between Standard and Extended Panel Views on page 30 for information about view panels. Only users

with playback access rights (Standard User by default) and higher are allowed to view recorded video. Playback video can also be displayed in

full screen view. For information about displaying playback video in full screen view, refer to Displaying Playback Video in Full Screen View on

page 30.

This section describes how to use the Playback mode and includes the following topics:

•Printing Images

•Accessing Playback Mode

•Assigning Cameras to View Panels

•Playback On-Screen Display (OSD) on page 68

•Playback Controls on page 69

•Playback Timeline on page 71

•Playing Back Video by Time on page 71

•Playing Back Video by Event on page 73

•Operating Playback Digital Zoom on page 73

•Viewing Video in the Deinterlaced Mode on page 96

•Viewing Live and Playback Video Simultaneously on page 96

PRINTING IMAGES

To print a still image, use the playback controls to pause video playback at a specific image. Then click the Print button on the DX8100

toolbar.

ACCESSING PLAYBACK MODE

To access the Playback mode, click the Live button on the DX8100 toolbar.

ASSIGNING CAMERAS TO VIEW PANELS

To assign a camera to a view panel:

1. Drag a camera from the Site Tree onto a camera view pane.

2. Repeat this process for up to 36 cameras.

PLAYBACK ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD)

Figure 37. Playback OSD

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PLAYBACK CONTROLS

Use the playback controls to start playback, control direction, and adjust speed. On the playback control, click the Stop button at any

time to return to live view.

The playback controls are hidden in the extended view mode. In this case, select the standard view mode to display the playback controls.

To switch between the standard and extended view mode:

• From the DX8100 menu bar, choose View > Extended View.

Figure 38 shows the parts of the DX8100 playback controls.

Figure 38. Playback Controls

Table T describes the parts of the payback controls.

Table T. Parts of the Playback Controls

Item Part Description

Frame-By-Frame Reverse Each frame is displayed in the reverse direction with each click of the Frame-by-Frame Reverse button.

Frame-By-Frame Forward Each frame is displayed in the forward direction with each click of the Frame-by-Frame Forward button.

Fast Forward to End Advances the bookmark to the end of the latest recorded video.

Play Forward Initiates normal playback of recorded video in the forward direction.

Stop Stops playback control activity and returns to the Live View mode.

Pause Pauses video playback in the forward or reverse direction.

Play Reverse Initiates normal playback of recorded video in the reverse direction.

Rewind to Beginning Returns the bookmark to the start of the earliest recorded video.

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Figure 39 shows the parts of the DX8100 playback speed and volume controls.

Figure 39. Playback Speed and Volume Controls

Table U describes the parts of the playback speed and volume controls.

Table U. Parts of the Playback Speed and Volume Controls

Item Part Description

Normal Playback speed is at normal rate.

Faster Playback speed is increased to a faster rate.

Slower Playback speed is reduced to a slower rate.

Louder Volume is increased to a higher level or decreased to a lower level.

Mute Volume is silenced.

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PLAYBACK TIMELINE

The playback timeline is used to select a day and time to begin playback. The timeline includes a horizontal slider that can be moved to select

playback time over a 24-hour period. Time periods containing recorded video are represented as color-coded segments of the timeline. Figure 40

shows the parts of the timeline color-coding scheme.

Figure 40. Playback Timeline

Table V describes the parts of the playback timeline control.

PLAYING BACK VIDEO BY TIME

This section describes how to play back video by time. The time is displayed in 24-hour clock format. You can select the time by moving the slider

along the timeline.

This section includes the following topics:

•Starting Playback from a Specific Point in Time

•Understanding Instant Playback on page 72

STARTING PLAYBACK FROM A SPECIFIC POINT IN TIME

To start video playback from a particular point in time:

1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Live button .

2. Select a camera in the Site Tree. You can also select the camera from a view pane if the camera appears in the panel.

Table V. Parts of the Playback Timeline Control

Item Part Item Part

Currently displayed view panel Selected second

Total number of view windows Increase timeline detail

Site number Decrease timeline detail

Camera number Alarm recording

Camera name Normal recording

Selected date Motion detection recording

Selected hour Timeline slider

Selected minute Instant recording

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3. In the Timeline section, do the following:

a. In the Date Selection drop-down box, select the day you want playback to begin.

b. Use the spinner buttons to select the time.

4. On the playback control, click the Forward button to begin viewing.

Figure 41. Date Selection Drop-Down Box

UNDERSTANDING INSTANT PLAYBACK

The DX8100’s ability to perform instant playback of video is limited by a one-minute delay interval. The DX8100 has a built-in latency of

approximately one minute between the time that video is captured and when it is written to the hard disk. This delay exists to ensure that video

is accurately stored and the HVR’s database is updated correctly.

The delay interval is not affected if the DX8100 is in the alarm or motion record mode. In this case, the pre-alarm or pre-motion time period does

not become a factor in determining the delay interval.

To initiate an instant playback:

• On the playback control, click Instant Playback. The timeline is zoomed to the last two or three minutes of data.

The user can view video that has just been recorded. This video resides in memory and has not yet been stored on the hard drive. The color of the

timeline for this video will be green. This is because the system cannot identify the data characteristic until the data is stored on the hard disk

drive.

For example, if this data is recorded from a camera configured to monitor motion and there is no motion activity, the data will not be stored on

the hard disk drive.

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PLAYING BACK VIDEO BY EVENT

Users with playback access rights (Standard User by default) and higher can search video by events, such as motion detection or alarm

activation. A sensor event is identical to an alarm event.

To play back video recorded during an alarm or motion event:

1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Live button .

2. From the DX8100 menu bar, choose View > Index View. The Event Type drop-down box is displayed.

Figure 42. Event Type Drop-down Box

3. Select a camera by clicking it in the Site Tree.

4. In the Date Section drop-down box above the playback timeline, select the day that you want events to be displayed.

5. In the Event Type drop-down box, select the event type you want to view. Options are as follows:

•All

•None

•Motion

• Alarm in

•ATM/POS

• Video Loss

6. Select an event from the listing.

7. On the playback control, click the Forward button to begin viewing.

OPERATING PLAYBACK DIGITAL ZOOM

Video playback can be zoomed (using a control keypad or the mouse) when the DX8100 is in the Playback or Search mode. In Playback mode, the

on-screen PTZ feature is replaced with the mouse-activated digital zoom. Playback digital zoom is also available in Search mode. For information

about the Playback mode, refer to Working in Search Mode on page 77. For information about the Search mode, refer to Working in Search Mode

on page 77.

The PTZ controls are hidden in the extended view mode. In this case, select the standard view mode to display the PTZ controls.

To switch between the standard and extended view mode:

• From the DX8100 menu bar, choose View > Extended View.

This section describes how to operate playback digital zoom and includes the following topics:

•Zoom Using the Digital Zoom Control

•Zoom Using the Mouse on page 75

•Panning a Zoomed Image on page 76

•Working in Playback Mode on page 68

•Working in Search Mode on page 77

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ZOOM USING THE DIGITAL ZOOM CONTROL

The digital zoom feature is accessible when the DX8100 is in the Playback or Search mode. For information about the Playback mode, refer to

Working in Playback Mode on page 68. For information about the Search mode, refer to Working in Search Mode on page 77.

To zoom using the digital zoom control:

1. To place the DX8100 in the Playback or Search mode, do one of the following:

• On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Live button .

• On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Search button .

2. On the playback control, click the Forward button to start video playback.

3. Use the Digital Zoom control to zoom and pan video playback.

Figure 43. Playback Digital Zoom Control

Table W describes the parts of the Digital Zoom control.

Table W. Parts of the Digital Zoom Control

Item Part Description

Zoom In Allows you to magnify the entire pane. Click the Zoom In button to magnify to the next preset magnification

level (x1-6).

Zoom Out Allows you to reduce to the previous preset magnification. Click the Zoom Out button to reduce to the previous

magnification level.

Pan Left Allows you to move the magnified playback image to the left.

Pan Right Allows you to move the magnified playback image to the right.

Pan Up Allows you to move the magnified playback image up.

Pan Down Allows you to move the magnified playback image down.

Zoom Restore Allows you to return the zoomed image to the original size.

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ZOOM USING THE MOUSE

The DX8100 allows you to use the mouse to drag a selection region (rectangle) around a specific area of a pane, and to zoom the selection in and

out. A small rectangle about 0.25 inches (6.4 mm) square provides a x6 zoom factor. As the selection area increases in size, the zoom in/out factor

decreases: x5, x4, x3, x2, and x1.

• If you use the mouse to select an area about 0.25 inches (6.4 mm) in size, the zoom feature performs as follows:

– If zooming in, the zoom factor is at x6. The selected viewing area is zoomed to the largest size.

– If zooming out, the zoom factor is at x6. The selected viewing area is zoomed to the original size.

• If you use the mouse to select the entire pane, the zoom feature performs as follows:

– If zooming in, the zoom factor is at x1. In this case, the selected viewing area is slightly enlarged. You will have to perform many zoom

in operations to arrive at the largest zoom size.

– If zooming out, the zoom factor is at x1. In this case, the selected viewing area is slightly reduced. You will have to perform many zoom

out operations to arrive at the original size.

• You can also use the hand tool and the mouse wheel to zoom in and out.

The zoom factor is displayed in the upper-right corner of the pane. The effective zoom in factor is displayed after the zoom operation is

performed. The effective zoom out factor is not displayed.

To zoom using the mouse:

1. To place the DX8100 in the Playback or Search mode, do one of the following:

• On the DX8100 toolbar, click Live.

• On the DX8100 toolbar, click Search.

2. On the playback control, click the Forward button to start video playback.

3. Do the following:

a. To zoom in, click and drag the mouse diagonally to your right in a downward direction.

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Figure 44. Zoom In Using Mouse

b. To zoom out, click and drag the mouse diagonally to your left in an upward direction.

Figure 45. Zoom Out Using Mouse

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PANNING A ZOOMED IMAGE

This section describes how to use the hand tool and mouse wheel to zoom in and out.

To pan a zoomed portion of video within the view panel:

1. To place the DX8100 in the Playback or Search mode do one and of the following:

• On the DX8100 toolbar, click Live.

• On the DX8100 toolbar, click Search.

2. Right-click in the view panel. The mouse pointer now resembles a hand.

3. Click the left mouse button, and drag the mouse in the direction you want to move the video image.

4. Right-click again to return to zoom mode.

Figure 46. Panning Zoomed Video with the Mouse

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Working in Search Mode

The DX8100 Series HVR supports four video search methods: index, thumbnail, POS, and pixel. For information about the user access level

required to search video data, refer to Definition of User Access Levels on page 210.

To enter the Search mode:

• On the DX8100 toolbar, click Search.

This section describes how to use the Search mode and includes the following topics:

•Search Window

•Displaying a Deinterlaced Image in the Search Mode on page 78

•Reusing the Search Time Range on page 78

•Index Video Search on page 79

•Thumbnail Video Search on page 80

•POS Search on page 82

•Pixel Video Search on page 93

•Working with Special View and Search Methods on page 96

SEARCH WINDOW

The search window facilitates access to the search capabilities of the DX8100. Available search methods include index, thumbnail, POS, and

pixel. Each search method allows users with playback access rights (Standard User by default) and higher to locate video data instantly using

criteria such as time of day or changes in window pixels.

As in Playback mode, digital zoom, export, and print features are available in Search mode. For more information, refer to Operating Playback

Digital Zoom on page 73, Exporting Video on page 97, and Printing Images on page 68.

Figure 47 shows the parts of the DX8100 window in Search mode.

Figure 47. DX8100 HVR Search Mode Window

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Table X describes the parts of the DX8100 window in the Search mode.

DISPLAYING A DEINTERLACED IMAGE IN THE SEARCH MODE

If you are searching for an image that is recorded at 4CIF at a low frame rate per second, the viewed image might move or tear. The View menu’s

Deinterlaced Image option is used to enhance the image during a search activity.

To search video using the deinterlaced option:

1. On the menu bar, click View > Display deinterlaced image.

2. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Search button . The DX8100 is placed in the Search mode.

REUSING THE SEARCH TIME RANGE

The DX8100 allows sharing of time range search settings between the Thumbnail and Pixel search mode. If you initiate a Thumbnail search, you

can select a preview clip and initiate a Pixel search. The Pixel search mode is based on the same time criteria as the preview Thumbnail clip.

Table X. Parts of the DX8100 Window in Search Mode

Item Part Description

Index Search Allows users to search motion and alarm events listed in the event index panel.

Thumbnail Search Allows users to visually search video that has been recorded over a 24-hour period. Video is presented as a

series of thumbnail images. Each thumbnail represents the first image recorded during a specified period of

time. Thumbnails can be expanded and collapsed to represent hourly, 10-minute, and 1-minute intervals.

POS Search Allows users to search ATM/POS transaction text data.

Pixel Search Allows users to search any 24-hour period of recorded video automatically for changes in screen pixels.

View Window Displays search video, image thumbnails, and pixel grid.

Site Tree Facilitates top-down, hierarchical management of DX8100 resources such as servers, cameras, alarms, and

relays.

Event Index Panel Lists motion and alarm events over the 24-hour time period specified in the playback timeline.

Select All Check Box Enables playback for all visible view panels when selected. If this check box is deselected, only the selected

channel will play. This control is only available while using Index Search.

Playback Timeline Displays a 24-hour timeline marked with color-coded video events. Allows user to select a date and time for

playback.

Playback Control

Panel

Provides buttons to control video playback. Includes forward and reverse playback and still image. Also

provides controls for playback speed and volume.

Playback Zoom

Control

Provides access to digital zoom features during playback.

Search Control Provides access to the index, thumbnail, POS, and pixel search controls.

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INDEX VIDEO SEARCH

Index search allows a user to search video by events, such as motion detection or alarm activation. Events are listed chronologically and by type.

To ensure the proper camera channel is selected, check the camera information box above the playback timeline or verify that the desired view

panel is framed with a thin red outline. Index video can also be displayed in full screen view. For information about displaying playback video in

full screen view, refer to Displaying Index Search Video in Full Screen View on page 30.

To search video by motion or alarm events:

1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Search button .

2. On the DX8100 Search control, click the Search button .

3. On the DX8100 toolbar, click a view panel division button.

4. From the Site Tree, drag the camera channel you want to search onto one of the view panels.

5. Click the view panel of the channel you want to search.

6. From the drop-down box on the playback timeline, select the day you want playback to begin.

7. Select the event type you want to view from the event type drop-down box.

Only events recorded for the selected camera are listed in the index. A sensor event is identical to an alarm event. Options are as follows:

•All

•None

•Motion

• Alarm in

•ATM/POS

• Video Loss

8. Select an event from the index.

9. Verify that the “Select all” check box is selected. Deselecting the “Select all” check box will disable playback for all view panels except the

channel being searched.

The DX8100 allows you to view playback on multiple cameras in addition to the camera being searched. This feature is valuable if you want

to examine a variety of views recorded at the time a certain event was detected.

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10. On the playback control, click the Forward button to begin viewing.

Figure 48. DX8100 HVR Index Search Screen

THUMBNAIL VIDEO SEARCH

Thumbnail search allows users to visually search video that has been recorded over a 24-hour period. Video is presented as a series of thumbnail

images. Each thumbnail represents the first image recorded during a specified period of time. Thumbnails can be expanded and collapsed to

represent hourly, 10-minute, and 1-minute intervals.

The DX8100 allows sharing of time range search settings between the Thumbnail and Pixel search mode. In this case, if you initiate a Thumbnail

search, you can select a preview clip and initiate a Pixel search. The Pixel search mode is based on the same time criteria as the preview

Thumbnail clip.

To visually search video using thumbnail images:

1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Search button .

2. On the DX8100 Search control, click Thumbnail Search button .

3. Select a camera from the Site Tree.

4. From the drop-down box, select the date on which you want to begin your search.

5. Click the thumbnail for the hour you want to begin searching.

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6. Click the Expand button to change the thumbnail time range to shorter intervals, or click the Collapse button to change the

thumbnail time range to longer intervals.

• Click the Expand button to change from 1-hour intervals to 10-minute intervals.

• Click the Expand button again to change from 10-minute intervals to 1-minute intervals.

• Click the Collapse button once to change from 1-minute intervals to 10-minute intervals.

• Click the Collapse button again to change from 10-minute intervals to 1-hour intervals.

7. Click the thumbnail of the interval you want to search.

8. Click the Forward button to view video.

Double-clicking a thumbnail image will enlarge the image and begin playback.

9. Click to return to thumbnail images.

Figure 49. DX8100 HVR Thumbnail Search Screen

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POS SEARCH

The DX8100 allows a user to search any 24-hour period of recorded POS video and data. To record ATM/POS video and data, the ATM/POS

devices and DX8100 must first be connected and configured as follows:

• Connect the ATM/POS devices to the DX8100.

• Set up camera-to-ATM/POS device linking.

• Configure the DX8100 ATM/POS settings for each attached ATM/POS device.

• Start an ATM/POS transmittal and verify that the DX8100 is receiving the ATM/POS video and data.

For information about setting up the DX8100 for ATM/POS applications, refer to the following sections:

•Linking Relay Outputs to ATM/POS Events on page 135

•Linking Cameras to Record in Response to ATM/POS Events on page 137

•Linking Presets and Patterns to ATM/POS Events on page 141

•Verifying the ATM/POS Communication Connection on page 196

•Setting UP ATM/POS Device Properties on page 180

This section describes how to use the POS search feature and includes the following topics:

•Understanding the POS Search View

•Searching and Displaying POS Data by Device Name on page 85

•Searching by POS Transaction Number on page 87

•Searching for All Transactions with Exceptions on page 88

•Searching for Transactions That Satisfy Specific Exceptions on page 89

•Searching for Transactions by Line Item on page 90

•Searching for Transactions by Action Code on page 91

UNDERSTANDING THE POS SEARCH VIEW

To enter the POS Search mode:

1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Search button .

2. On the Search control, click the POS Search button . The POS search view is displayed.

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Figure 50 shows the parts of the POS search view.

Figure 50. POS Search View

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Table Y describes the parts of the POS search view.

Table Y. Parts of the POS Search View (1 of 2)

Item Part Description

Date Date range for which to search the video and data.

Time Time range based on a 24-hour time period for searching POS events.

Transaction

Information

Allows POS search by transaction information options as follows:

•Device name: The ATM/POS device linked to a specific camera. In this case, selecting a camera linked to an

ATM/POS device automatically inserts the name of the ATM/POS device in the Device Name box.

•Transaction Number: A number assigned by the ATM/POS device that is printed on the sales are

transaction receipt.

Data Information Allows POS search by data information options as follows:

•Transaction with Exception Only: Finds all transactions for which an exception is defined.

•Line Item: Allows you to search POS data by a specific transaction line item, based on the following

guidelines:

– Line item entries are not case sensitive. Enter lower or uppercase characters.

– Specify the asterisk (*) wildcard.

– Search by a single word or multiple words appearing in a transaction line.

– Type the first few characters of the first word appearing in the transaction and the wildcard. For example,

type sma* for a line item containing the entry “small orange juice.” The search returns all transactions that

contain the word “small.”

– Type the first few characters of the second word in a transaction and the wildcard. For example, type ora*

for a line item containing the entry “small orange juice.” The search returns all transactions that contain the

word “orange.”

– Search by abbreviation. For example type 6-pk, for a line item containing the entry “Soda 6-pk.” The search

returns all transactions that contain the abbreviation “6-pk.”

•Action Code: A two-letter abbreviation designating a specific action code. For information about action

codes, refer to Setting UP ATM/POS Device Properties on page 180.

•Exception Code: A predefined transaction filter used to detect a specific data structure within the ATM/

POS transaction data. For information about exceptions, refer to Setting Up ATM/POS Exceptions on

page 191.

Start and Stop Start: Initiates a search event.

Stop: