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1 Operation English Audio and Video Recorder DLS 4 DLS 8 / DLS 8 Plus DLS 16 / DLS 16 Plus DLS 4 Bank Rev /

2 Information about Copyright, Trademarks, Design Patents 2011 Dallmeier electronic The reproduction, distribution and utilization of this document as well as the communication of its contents to others without express authorization is prohibited. Offenders will be held liable for the payment of damages. All rights reserved in the event of the grant of a patent, utility model or design. We reserve the right to make technical modifications. The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage to property or pecuniary damages arising due to minor defects of the product or documentation, e.g. print or spelling errors, and for those not caused by intention or gross negligence of the manufacturer. Dallmeier electronic GmbH & Co.KG Cranachweg Regensburg, Germany info@dallmeier.com All trademarks identified by are registered trademarks of Dallmeier electronic. All trademarks identified by *) are trademarks or registered trademarks of the following owners: Adobe and Flash of Adobe Systems Incorporated headquartered in San José, California, USA Sony, EXview HAD and Super HAD of Sony Corporation headquartered in Tokyo, Japan Third-party trademarks are named for information purposes only. Dallmeier electronic respects the intellectual property of third parties and always attempts to ensure the complete identification of third-party trademarks and indication of the respective holder of rights. In case that protected rights are not indicated separately, this circumstance is no reason to assume that the respective trademark is unprotected. 2

3 Table of Contens 1 This Document Validity Documents Conventions Safety Instructions Description Intended Use Performance Features Certifications Display and Connections Sequencer/Live Mode Changing the Split Type (VGA Monitor) Changing the Split Type (CVBS Monitor) Functions of the Multi Split Types Context Menu Functions of the Single Split Recording Monitoring Login Login Group Login User Playback/Live Mode Graphical User Interface Split types Changing the split types Context Menu Functions of the Split Types Displaying Cameras Toggling between Cameras in the Single Split Toggling between Cameras in Multi Split Types Presets Camera Control Functions PTZ Presets Leaving the camera control UTC Zoom Control Functions Zoom Control PTZ Presets Leaving the UTC Zoom Control VGA Settings Audio Settings Playback Mode Tracks Track Types Track Selection Changing the Track Playback

4 7.3.1 Playback Control Playback with Audio Magnifying Glass (Zoom) Stopping the Recording Printing a Image Exit Playback Mode Search Functions Simple Search Quick Search with Time Intervals Index Search Extended Search SmartFinder Basic Procedure Advanced Search Options Use Database Export and Import Export Detailed Export Selection Export List and Export Options Export Medium and Start Simple Export Import Erasing Tracks Erasing a Track Erasing Saved Tracks Reference Image Memory Creating a New Reference Image Set Comparison of Reference to Live Image Deleting the Reference Image Set System Messages System Messages Confirmation Analyzing System Messages Filtering System Messages Exporting System Messages Limiting Archive Deleting Archive Info Dialogue Browser Switching Unit Off Maintaining the Unit Changing the Filter Mat Cleaning the Unit

5 1 This Document 1.1 Validity This document applies to the audio and video recorder DLS 4, DLS 8, DLS 8 Plus, DLS 16, DLS 16 Plus and DLS 4 Bank. It has been produced on the basis of version SP C (software). The descriptions in this document apply to all above-mentioned models. For simplification reasons, the term DLS is thus used. If distinctions to be made between the devices, the complete device name will be mentioned. 1.2 Documents Commissioning The document Commissioning contains detailed instruction on mounting, connection assignment and commissioning of the device. The target audience of this dicumment is trained and authorized professionals (installers). Main Functions The document entitled Main Functions contains descriptions on how to operate the essential functions of the device. The target audience of this document is the operator. No special technical knowledge is required. Operation (this document) The document entitled Operation contains detailed descriptions on how to operate the unit. General information on the appropriate use and maintenance is also provided. The target audience of this document is the operator of the unit. No special technical knowledge is required. Configuration and Data The document entitled Configuration and Data contains detailed descriptions configuration of the unit. Safety notes, general information and technical data are additionally provided. The target audience of this dicumment is trained and authorized professionals (installers). 5

6 1.3 Conventions Various warning words and symbols indicate potential sources of danger. DANGER DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE NOTICE indicates practices for preventing property damage, incorrect configurations or faulty operations. The following symbols and various character formats are used to increase the clearness of the document. ¾Instructions are indicated by arrows ( ). Expressions in bold and italics indicate a control element on the device (switches or labels) or on its user interface (buttons, menu entries). Paragraphs in italics contain information on basic principles, special features and efficient procedure as well as general recommendations. 6

7 2 Safety Instructions Only use this device if it is technically in proper working order, to the intended purpose and while keeping safety and potential dangers in mind. Qualified Personnel Installation, mounting, connection, commissioning and configuration of the unit may only be carried out by qualified personnel. This also applies to the maintenance, testing and repair, whereat the regulations of the DIN VDE 0701 series of standards (repair, modification and inspection of electrical appliances) must be followed. Regulations The use of video and audio surveillance systems in general is strictly regulated. Inform yourself about the applicable laws and regulations regarding data, working and environmental protection before using the unit and ensure compliance with them. System Components Only use internal components that have been tested and approved by Dallmeier. Inappropriate internal components can cause malfunctions, damages and data loss and can result in loss of warranty. RAID System Devices that are configured with a RAID system for redundant recording always must be supplied with power via an uninterruptable power supply (UPS). A sudden voltage drop can damage the RAID system. Modifications Do not make any modifications to the hardware or software that has not been tested and approved by Dallmeier. Inappropriate modifications can cause malfunctions, damages and data loss and can result in loss of warranty. Documentation Carefully and completely read the documents included in delivery. Always observe the contained instructions, notes and warnings. Condensation Water If the unit is brought from a cold to a warm environment, resulting condensation water can cause malfunctions and damages. In this case wait (up to 8 hours) until the unit has reached room temperature before commissioning. Operating Conditions Unfavourable operating conditions can shorten the life of the unit and can cause malfunctions, damages and data loss and can result in loss of warranty. Observe the specifications given in the technical data, the operating condition requirements and the maintenance instructions. Shocks Shocks can cause malfunctions and damages. The unit may not be moved while in operation. 7

8 Foreign Bodies If objects or liquids get into the unit, immediately disconnect it from the power supply (pull out the power plug). Contact the sales partner responsible for your area. Burnt Smell If you notice burnt smell or formation of smoke from the unit, immediately disconnect it from the power supply (pull out the power plug). Contact the sales partner responsible for your area. Opening The housing of the unit may only be opened by qualified personnel for inspection, maintenance and repair. Disposal Disconnect the unit from the power supply. Remove all connected devices. Return the unit to your respective sales partner. 8

9 3 Description 3.1 Intended Use The DLS is a stand-alone H.264 audio and video recorer with up to 16 analogue channels. Furthermore, the DLS is optimised for recording with high frame rates at high resolution. 3.2 Performance Features The DLS is configured with a graphical user interface. Up to 22 input and 5 output (relay) contacts are available for control and switching tasks. In addition, PTZ cameras can be connected to the serial interface. Playback, evaluation and archiving of the recorded data can be done with the graphical user interface. This is also possible via the network using a PC / PView or the management system SeMSy. The integrated SmartFinder functions allows for a fast and intuitive search for events in a freely definable image area. The DLS is especially characterized by the following functions and properties: Up to 16 analogue video channels PentaplexPlus functionality: Simultaneous real-time recording, streaming, livedisplay, playback and remote access H.264 video compression and G.722 audio compression Bit rate up to 2 Mbps Resolution up to 4CIF Frame rate per channel up to 12 fps at 4CIF Evaluation with SeMSy or PView 7 via Ethernet Integrated management software PView 7 Light Integrated SmartFinder, privacy zones and motion detection Integrated UTC compatibility Exchangeable hard disks: up to 2x 3,5 HDDs (optional) Easy-Change functionality in case of HDD failure Linux operating system on Flash memory DIN EN compliant 3.3 Certifications The following certifications were in effect for the DLS at the time this document was produced: CE FCC UL ACA CB DIN EN

10 4 Display and Connections Fig. 4-1 A B C D E F G H A Filter pad (behind the panel) B Power (blue) Always lights up while the unit is switched on. C Record (green) Indicates the recording activity (hard disk activity) of the recorder. D Alarm (orange) Indicates the alarm status of the recorder. E Error (red) Indicated failures, e.g. camera failures or hard disk faults. F USB port G Display H HDD, CD/DVD drives (behind the panel) I J K L Fig. 4-2 I Serial number J Internal temperature K Product name number of activated cameras L External temperature M Version number 10

11 5 Sequencer/Live Mode Initially, the recorder is in the Sequencer/Live mode after switch-on and boot up. Depending on the splitter configuration (see Configuration and Data), live images of the connected cameras will be displayed in a certain split window. In the Sequencer/Live mode only images from analogue cameras will be displayed. Fig. 5-1 If a camera has been assigned to a split window the camera name will be displayed in the top left corner. The system time is always displayed in the bottom right edge of the display. 5.1 Changing the Split Type (VGA Monitor) To change the displayed split type on the VGA monitor, please proceed as follows: ¾Move the mouse pointer to the lower edge of the display. The task bar with the buttons for selecting the split type will be displayed. The current split type is marked in blue. ¾Click on a button to display the corresponding split type. 11

12 Fig. 5-2 e 5.2 Changing the Split Type (CVBS Monitor) To change the displayed split type on the CVBS monitor, please proceed as follows: ¾Move the mouse pointer to the lower edge of the display. The task bar with the buttons for selecting the split type will be displayed. Note that this function is not available for split types 4x4c and 5x5. ¾Move the mouse pointer to the button of the relevant split type. ¾Right-click on the button. The context menu for selecting the CVBS monitor will be displayed. ¾Click on the relevant menu entry to display the split type on the CVBS monitor. 12

13 Fig Functions of the Multi Split Types ¾Right-click into a split. The split will be marked with a yellow frame. The context menu of the multi split types will be displayed. Fig. 5-4 Expand Click on Expand to display the current split window as single split. The context menu of the single split is available. The Expand and Back functions can also be triggered by double-clicking in the respective split. Audio on/off If the displayed camera has been configured for recording with audio, the audio output can be turned on (Audio on) and off (Audio off). 13

14 5.4 Context Menu Functions of the Single Split ¾Right-click into the single split. The context menu of the single split will be displayed. Fig. 5-5 Sequencer If the recorder has been configured for alternately displaying various cameras (sequence), this sequence will run in the single split after clicking on Sequencer. Back The context menu only contains the entry Back if a single split has been activated by clicking on Expand in a multi split type. Click on Back to return to the multi split type. The Expand and Back functions can also be triggered by double-clicking in the respective split. Audio on/off If the displayed camera has been configured for recording with audio, the audio output can be turned on (Audio on) and off (Audio off). Number/Camera name All connected cameras are displayed in the camera number/camera name format. Select a camera by clicking on the corresponding menu entry. The camera will be shown in the single split. This action deactivates the sequencer if it was active before. 14

15 5.5 Recording Monitoring If the Recording monitor option is activated (see documentation Configuration and Data, section Options) an information field will be displayed in the live mode. This info field displays recording activity, recording duration and the occupancy of the video memory (track or HDD). The detailed display with single tracks will be displayed after a left-click. All Track Modes Fig. 5-6 Recording active Fig. 5-7 Recording not active Track Modes Standard and Manuel Fig. 5-8 Recording duration (age of the first image in the shortest track) Occupancy of the shortest track (progress bar)) Fig. 5-9 Recording duration of every track (age of the first image in the track) Occupancy of every track (progress bar) Track Mode Automatic Fig Recording duration (age of the first image in the shortest track) Occupancy of the shortest track 15

16 Fig Recording duration of every track (age of the first image in the track) Occupancy of every track relating to the entire video memory Occupancy of the entire video memory 5.6 Login If you want to go from the Sequencer/Live mode to the Playback mode you have to login to the system with your password Login Group ¾Left-click into a split. The Login dialogue will be displayed. Fig ¾Enter the password. ¾Confirm with OK. 16

17 5.6.2 Login User ¾Left-click into a split. The Login dialogue will be displayed. Fig ¾Enter the user name. ¾Enter the password. ¾Confirm with OK. 17

18 6 Playback/Live Mode After you have logged in successfully, the recorder is in the Playback/Live mode. The graphical user interface will be displayed. Depending on the splitter configuration(see Configuration and Data), live images of the connected cameras will be displayed in a certain split type. Note that in the Playback/Live mode only images from analogue cameras or one Dallmeier IP camera will be displayed. if there is no entry or mouse movement for 10 minutes, the recorder will automatically go back to the Sequencer/Live mode. some functions are not available for all camera types. Corresponding buttons and controls will be deactivated if necessary. 6.1 Graphical User Interface A B C D E F Fig. 6-1 A Buttons for selecting the split type B Buttons for selection the Dialog C Live or playback splits D Information window E Camera buttons F Buttons for playback control G VGA/Audio settings The Sequencer/Live mode can be reactivated at any time by clicking on the Sequencer button. 18

19 6.2 Split types Changing the split types ¾Click on one of the buttons for selecting the split type to activate another split. Fig. 6-2 The currently displayed split type is marked in blue Context Menu Functions of the Split Types The split windows of the different split types have the same context menu as in the Sequencer/Live mode. The corresponding chapter applies accordingly. Fig

20 6.3 Displaying Cameras Toggling between Cameras in the Single Split Similar to the Sequencer/Live mode the context menu allows to toggle between the cameras in the active single split. The GUI additionally provides camera buttons for toggling between the cameras. ¾Click on a camera button to display the image of the corresponding camera. The button of the camera currently displayed is marked in red. Fig Toggling between Cameras in Multi Split Types The context menu for toggling between the cameras is also provided for multi split types. However, if you want to toggle between the cameras with the camera buttons, you have to first define a split window for displaying the camera image. ¾Click into a split window in order to mark it. ¾Click on a camera button to display the image of the corresponding camera in the marked split. The button of the camera currently displayed is marked in red. Fig. 6-5 If there is no split window marked the top left split window will automatically be used for toggling between the cameras. 20

21 6.3.3 Presets The current camera-split window assignment can be saved as preset for multi split types. 5 presets can be saved for each multi split type. ¾Right-click on the button of the current multi split type. The context menu of the button will be displayed. Fig. 6-6 ¾Select Save/Preset X. The virtual keyboard will be displayed. ¾Enter a name for the preset. ¾Confirm with mit OK. ¾Select the corresponding preset name in the context menu to display the saved preset. Fig. 6-7 If you select Default in the context menu, the split type will be displayed with the cameras assigned to by default. This basic assignment is done when configuring the splitter (see Configuration and Data). 21

22 6.4 Camera Control The graphical user interface allows to control a controllable camera (dome, PTZ head) if such a camera has been connected to the recorder and defined as controllable (see Configuration). ¾Click on the corresponding camera button in the Playback / Live mode. The live image of the camera will be displayed. The camera control button will be activated. Fig. 6-8 Click on the Camera control button. The camera control panel will be displayed Functions A B C D E F G H I J K Fig. 6-9 A Control buttons (left, right, up, down) G Focus + B Starting position H Open iris C Zoom + I Close iris D Zoom J Open camera menu E PTZ preset buttons K Close camera menu F Focus The buttons F1, F2 and (ALT) F4 to F6 trigger functions that have been configured on the dome / PTZ camera. 22

23 6.4.2 PTZ Presets The current position of a camera can be saved as preset. For this purpose 18 presets are available. Save Position ¾Direct the camera at the relevant position/scene. ¾Right-click on the button of a PTZ preset. The context menu of the button will be displayed. Fig ¾Select Save position. Position Name ¾Right-click on the button of a PTZ preset. The context menu of the button will be displayed. Fig ¾Select Change Name. The virtual keyboard will be displayed. ¾Enter a name for the PTZ preset. ¾Confirm with OK. Displaying a PTZ Preset Click on the corresponding button to display a saved PTZ preset Leaving the camera control ¾Click again on the camera control button. 23

24 6.5 UTC Zoom Control The graphical user interface allows to control (zoom control) a Dallmeier electronic UTC camera if such a camera has been connected to the recorder and defined as controllable (see Configuration). There must be no video distributor or signal amplifier between the UTC camera and the recorder. ¾Click on the corresponding camera button in the Playback/Live mode. The live image of the camera will be displayed. The camera control button will be activated. Fig : Camera control button ¾Click on the camera control button. The UTC zoom control panel will be displayed Functions A B C D E F G H Fig A Control buttons (left, right, up, down) E Preview window B Reset zoom F PTZ preset buttons C Zoom + G Preset 1 3 D Zoom H Reset settings The functions F H allow to change the internal configuration of a Dallmeier electronic UTC camera. Normally, it is not necessary to change this configuration. This functionality is described in the documentation Configuration and Data. 24

25 6.5.2 Zoom Control ¾Define the size of the relevant image section with Zoom + and Zoom. A red frame in the preview window shows the position of the image section. ¾The control buttons allow you to position the image section. The drag & drop method also allows you to change the position of the section in the preview window PTZ Presets The current position of the relevant image section can be saved as preset. For this purpose 8 presets are available. Save as Preset ¾Direct the camera at the relevant position/scene. ¾Right-click on the button of a PTZ preset. The context menu of the button will be displayed. Fig ¾Select Save position. Position Name ¾Right-click on the button of a PTZ preset. The context menu of the button will be displayed. ¾Select Change Name. The virtual keyboard will be displayed. ¾Enter a name for the PTZ preset. ¾Confirm with OK. Displaying a PTZ Preset ¾Click on the corresponding button to activate a saved PTZ preset Leaving the UTC Zoom Control ¾Click again on the camera control button to leave the UTC Zoom control. 25

26 6.6 VGA Settings Brightness, contrast and saturation of the images displayed in the splits can be set for playback and live mode. Please note that these changes will not affect the graphical user interface. The image display on a CVBS monitor or on an external evaluation device / software also will not be affected. ¾Click the VGA/Audio settings button. Fig ¾Select the VGA tab. ¾Set Brightness, Contrast and Saturation. ¾Control the images displayed in the splits. ¾If necessary click Default to reset the settings. ¾Finally close the panel with a click on the VGA/Audio settings button. The settings will be saved automatically. They will be valid after a reboot as well. 26

27 6.7 Audio Settings Volume and signal level of a PRemote audio connection (intercom/voice Talk) can be adjusted with the graphical user interface. Please note that these settings will only affect the intercom. The audio settings for recording remain unchanged. ¾Click the VGA/Audio settings button. Fig ¾Select the Audio tab. ¾Set the local speaker s Volume. ¾Set the volume of the output signal with Level OUT. ¾Set the volume of the received signal with Level IN. ¾Set the volume of the local microphone output (speaker) with Microphone. ¾Set the volume for the playback of an imported file (CD/DVD) with CD. ¾Check the settings. ¾Finally close the panel with a click on the VGA/Audio settings button. The settings will be saved automatically. They will be valid after a reboot as well. 27

28 7 Playback Mode Note the document Requirements for the Installation and Configurationof a Video System in accordance with DGUV Test/UVV Kassen. The recorder changes from Playback/Live mode to Playback mode when selecting a track. The full functionality for track playback and analysis is available. Unnecessary functions are disabled (e.g. buttons for selecting a split type or dialogue). Some functions are not available for all camera types. Corresponding buttons and controls will be deactivated if necessary. 7.1 Tracks Track Types Secure tracks and saved tracks are not available in any track mode (see documentation Configuration and Data). Long Play Tracks LP tracks are usually large ring buffers. They are used for current recording. One LP track is assigned to each camera. Secure Tracks Secure tracks are usually relatively small ring buffers. One secure track can be assigned to each camera. The recording settings for secure tracks may differ from those of a LP track. These secure tracks will be saved as soon as an alarm is triggered on the recorder (see documentation Configuration and Data). This prevents the current pictures from being overwritten. New secure tracks will subsequently be created in which the recording is continued. Saved Tracks Saved tracks are secure tracks that have been protected against overwriting after an alarm had been triggered. Depending on the number of triggered alarms, more than one saved track may exist for each camera. Reference Track Single images of the cameras are stored in the reference track. These images can be used to compare current camera settings and positions with the original conditions. Reference tracks are therefore not used for recording or playback. 28

29 7.2 Track Selection There are different methods for selecting a track: Direct Selection This method allows a LP track to be quickly selected. ¾Click on a camera button in the Playback/Live mode to display the live image of the camera. Fig. 7-1 ¾Click the Select track button. The recorder will switch to Playback mode. The latest image in the LP track of the corresponding camera will be displayed. Selecting a Track in the Select Track Panel Every track type can be selected for recording in the Select track panel. ¾Click the Select track button. The select track panel will be displayed. Fig. 7-2 ¾Select the tab with the relevant track type. ¾Left-click a track to mark it. ¾Click on Open. The recorder will switch to Playback mode. The latest picture in the track will be displayed. 29

30 7.2.1 Changing the Track There a different methods for changing the displayed track: Context Menu ¾Open the context menu of the split window. Fig. 7-3 ¾Select a LP track for playback. Camera Buttons Clicking on the camera buttons also allows to toggle between the various tracks of a track type. Fig. 7-4 Select Track Panel The Select track panel will be displayed again when right-clicking on the Select track button. Select the new track following the method described above. 30

31 7.3 Playback The recorder will switch to Playback mode after a track for playback has been selected. The playback control panel and the latest image in the track will be displayed. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T U Fig. 7-5 A Information window L Picture by picture backwards B Delete all images of the track C Recording on/off D Image export M Stop playback N Picture-by-picture forward O Playback forward E Print image P Fast playback forward F Track selection R End of track G Database for playback S Search functions H Start of the track T VGA/Audio settings I Start of the track U Magnifying glass (Zoom) J Fast playback backwards V Exit playback mode K Playback backwards Playback Control The buttons H R allow to control the playback of the track. The current track data (recording time and date of the displayed image) are displayed in the information window. If playback is stopped, the current track position can be changed by scrolling the mouse wheel. The mouse pointer must be positioned in the panel. Scrolling the mouse wheel means always picture-by-picture forward or backward. In addition to these control buttons, the slider also allows to navigate the track (quick search). The latest image of a track is displayed after activating the playback mode. The slider is on the right side of the bar. Fig. 7-6 The slider graphically shows the position of the current image in the track during playback. Its context menu shows this position as number of the current image. The current position in the track can be changed by moving the slider. Clicking in the bar of the slider also results in jumping to another position. 31

32 The larger a track the bigger the effect on the timely position when moving the slider. The navigation may possibly become a little imprecise Playback with Audio If the displayed track has been configured for recording with audio, audio can be turned on for playback forward. ¾Open the context menu of the split. Fig. 7-7 ¾Turn Audio on or Audio off. 7.4 Magnifying Glass (Zoom) The magnifying glass function of the recorder is a digital section enlargement. Fig. 7-8 ¾Click on the Zoom button. Except for printing, all functions will be deactivated. The split window will be displayed at maximum size. ¾Position the mouse pointer in the split window. The mouse pointer will be displayed as magnifying glass. ¾Left-click on the relevant image section. The image will be enlarged. The current position of the mouse pointer will be selected (as far as possible) as center of the enlargement. 32

33 ¾Left-click again to enlarge the image by one step. ¾Right-click to zoom out by one step. ¾Click again on the Zoom button to exit the magnifying glass function. 7.5 Stopping the Recording If you want to prevent the oldest images from being overwritten during playback of a track, the recording can be stopped. Fig. 7-9 ¾Click on Recording on/off. The color of the button will change from green (recording on) to red (recording off). Recording in this track is temporarily stopped. Recording in a track will automatically be enabled when leaving the playback mode or changing the track. 7.6 Printing a Image ¾Click the Print image button to print the currently displayed image. Fig This function is also provided when using the magnifying glass. 7.7 Exit Playback Mode ¾Click on the Exit playback mode button to end the playback of a track. 33

34 8 Search Functions You can search for specific pictures and events via various functions. Some functions are not available for all camera types. Corresponding buttons and controls will be deactivated if necessary. Fig. 8-1 ¾Click the Search functions button. 5 tabs, corresponding to the search functions, are available for selection: Simple search Picture search by date and time Quick search Picture search by time intervals Indexsearch Picture search by events Extended search Picture search by, for example, account or transaction number SmartFinder Search for objects in a picture. (only active in case of a corresponding configuration in the Camera settings dialogue) ¾To select the desired search function, click the corresponding tab. 34

35 8.1 Simple Search ¾Click the Simple Search tab. Fig. 8-2 ¾Clicking the Date field opens a calendar in which you can select the date directly. Fig. 8-3 ¾You select the time by clicking the arrow buttons next to the hours, minutes and seconds. ¾The picture search is started by clicking Start. If the relevant picture was found and you would like to view the individual pictures before and after it, close the tabs by clicking the Search functions button. The standard playback functions are then available once again. 35

36 8.2 Quick Search with Time Intervals With the quick search, time intervals are searched. The intervals can be set by day, hour, minute and second in steps of 1, 5, 10 or 30. Before calling up the search function and searching in time intervals, please set a starting point for the quick search with the slider knob in Playback mode. You can also use the simple search by date and time here. The corresponding picture is now the starting point for the forward and back intervals. With a setting of Hour/5, the time interval is 5 hours. You can scroll forward or back by the respective time intervals with the arrow buttons. The playback functions Single picture forward and Single picture back are active for this search function and can be used for a more precise search. Fig Index Search With the index search, events are searched for before and after the starting point. The events listed for the index search are a collection of individual events. Individual events which occur within 10 seconds, e.g. via picture comparison, make up one event. An event can be both a recording after picture comparison and a marker (index mark after contact) for constant recording. Before calling up the search function and starting the index search, please set a starting point for the quick search with the slider knob in Playback mode. You can also use the simple search by date and time here. The corresponding picture is now the starting point for the index search. ¾Click the Search functions button and select the Index Search tab. Fig. 8-5 ¾Then click the Events button. Fig

37 You will now find seven events before and after the Current Position. The current position is the starting picture determined by the quick search or simple search before the search function is called up. You can access the listed events with the Event back and Event forward buttons. If you would like to view events belonging to the relevant event, close the search function. You can also select an event directly by double-clicking the corresponding list entry. 8.4 Extended Search The extended search is used when other data, in addition to the picture data (including date and time), is saved for the picture. This is especially the case with ATMs and cash registers. Note that the Global option allows searching on all tracks. The search criteria available in this search function are set by the configuration in the Search Items dialogue box. The extended search is performed within a time window. You define the time window with the Start and Stop entries. Fig. 8-7 A B C D E Click D Current date and time are entered. Click the arrow buttons (B) to set the hour, minute and second. Click the fieldfor the date (C) and select the desired date in the calendar. Click E The respective setting is deleted. Click A You can select the search criteria. You can select 4 search criteria used as an AND link for the search (B). If you would like to search for a specific account number, for example, select the search criterion ID02 Acount no.. Click the symbol for the virtual keyboard next to the search criteria on and enter the account number to be found. Using this procedure, you can define 3 other search criteria, which make the search more refined ¾Start searching by clicking Search. 37

38 8.5 SmartFinder The SmartFinder search function allows you to search for changes in any picture area. However, it is a precondition that the SF function (SmartFinder) has to be activated for the corresponding camera in the Camera Settings dialogue. If SF is not activated for any camera, the SmartFinder tab is empty. The following steps are therefore necessary in order to use the SmartFinder search function: 1. Feed a track. 2. Click the Search functions button. 3. Click the SmartFinder tab. Fig Basic Procedure Steps A to D first show the basic course of the search function. Further settings can be found in the Advanced search options section. A) Selecting the Search Range in the Picture ¾Click the Set button. ¾Drag a rectangle in the picture by using the mouse. This rectangle marks the range in the picture in which a search for picture changes is to be carried out afterwards. A maximum of four picture ranges can be selected. Moving the Marking If you click in the center of a marking, you can move it while keeping the mouse button pressed. Changing the Size If you position the cursor at the edge of a marking, you can change its size. Deleting the Marking In order to delete a marking, just click with the right mouse button. B) Setting the Time Tange The date and time fields next to Start and Stop are used to set the time frames (time window) for the search. The procedure is identical to the description in the Advanced search section. 38

39 C) Starting a Search ¾Click the Search button to start the search process. The results of the search (hits) are displayed in an event list (see Fig. 8-9). The display Hit x/y shows the number of hits found under y and the number of the hit currently selected under x (see step D). D) Viewing the Results In order to view a recognized result, click the corresponding entry in the event list. You can use the arrow buttons between Cancel and Set to jump one event forward or back. Fig Advanced Search Options The search function is always carried out in accordance with the course described. However, the search result can be influenced by means of the settings in the Advanced Search Options dialogue. ¾Click the Options button. Fig Picture changes are generally displayed as rectangular fields. You can specify in the Draw Mode section whether the display is to be realized as individual fields or as a combination of fields. In the Search-Mode a relationship is established between these rectangles (picture changes) and the marking drawn by you. Draw mode The draw mode influences the display of the existing picture changes. Rectangle If you have activated Rectangle in the draw mode, all the changes are each displayed with a rectangle, whereby rectangles may also be positioned partially on top of each other. If you have not activated Rectangle in the draw mode, adjacent and overlapping rectangles are combined into a single area. 39

40 Fig Rectangle activated Fig Rectangle not activated Intersection If you have activated Intersection in the draw mode, only those rectangles are displayed that are linked correspondingly with the marking drawn by you, depending on the search method (see Search mode). If you have not activated Intersection, all the rectangles are displayed. Fig Intersection activated 40

41 Fig Intersection not activated Search Mode The selection in the Search Mode field are theoretically used to specify the search method and thus the number of relevant events. Balance Point Search The rectangles that mark a figure change have an imaginary geometric balance point assigned. If Balance Point Search is activated, a hit is always listed when this geometric balance point lies within the marking drawn by you. Fig Balance point within the marking = Hit Fig Balance point outside the marking = No hit 41

42 Intersection Search If Intersection Search is activated, you already obtain a search result when a rectangle of a figure change intersects the marking drawn by you by even the smallest amount. The geometric balance point is not of relevance then. Fig Rectangles intersect the marking = Hit General comparison of the search modes If one compares the two search modes, it becomes clear that more search results (hits) result during an intersection search than during a balance point search. However, there is a danger at a balance point search that too few search results are available and that a relevant event is not listed. If you cannot define the search range (marking) exactly at first, you should first activate the intersection search mode. After a rough analysis you can set your marking again and specify a narrower selection with the balance point search. 8.6 Use Database In the Camera settings dialogue (see documentation entitled Configuration and Data) you can decide whether the recording should be made using the database (DB). Index search and Advanced search allow to access the database. Click on the DB button to toggle between Use DB and Do not use DB. Fig We recommend that you use the software setting. If the result is unsatisfactory, you may attempt to improve performance by switch the DB on or off. 42

43 9 Export and Import 9.1 Export The recordings can be saved (exported) on an external medium as single image or sequence. These single images and sequences can be evaluated afterwards with another recorder or with a PC and the appropriate Dallmeier software (PView, ProcessViewer Pro). The exported images meet the Kalagate requirements as well as the recordings Detailed Export The detailed export is activated in the recorder s default configuration. It allows the exact definition of the relevant images, sequences and tracks. First step is the selection of the relevant single images and sequences. They will be displayed all together in an export list where several export options can be set. The export will be started after the selection of the export medium. The export list always refers to the current playback. The export list will be erased if the current playback mode is quit Selection Proceed as follows in order to select the relevant single images or sequences: ¾Switch to playback mode (see chapter Track selection). Fig. 9-1 ¾Select the relevant track with a click on the appropriate camera button (green button = current track). ¾Search the first image of the relevant sequence (see chapter Playback control). ¾Click the export button. ¾Click Sequence start. ¾Search the last image of the relevant sequence. ¾Click the export button. ¾Click Sequence end. ¾Click Cameras

44 The Cameras dialogue will be displayed. Fig. 9-2 ¾Select more cameras, of which the corresponding images are to be exported. ¾Proceed analogous for each additional sequence you want to add to the export list. ¾Proceed analogous for each single image you want to add to the export list (button Add image). If other tracks are also relevant for the current export task switch to the track with a click on the appropriate camera button. Proceed analogous to the description given above in order to extend the export list. ¾Click the export button. ¾Finally click Export. The List dialogue will be displayed. The export list may be opened, closed and extended with a new selection anytime. But it will be erased if the current playback mode is quit. 44

45 Export List and Export Options Single images and sequences are marked with different symbols in the export list. Fig. 9-3 Change File Name The file name of every element in the export list may be changed arbitrary. ¾Click with the left mouse button into the File Name column of the relevant list element. ¾Enter a new file name. ¾Retain the extension *.264. Delete Sequence or Image All single images and sequences can be deleted from the export list separately. ¾Select the relevant export list element with a left mouse click. ¾Click the delete entry button (E). ¾Please note, that no safety dialogue will be displayed. Merge Sequences The Merge sequences option is only available if at least two sequences of one track are overlapping. The corresponding function merges the single sequences to one sequence without double images. 45

46 t1 t3 t2 t5 t4 t6 Track X Export sequence 1 Export sequence 1 Export sequence 1 Total sequence Fig. 9-4 ¾Click the Merge sequences button. The function will be effectuated immediately and the export list will be actualised. Please note, that no safety dialogue will be displayed. Export as Sequence The Export as sequence function is only available if the export list contains only images and sequences of a single track. The corresponding function joins the single images and sequences one after another. It created a total sequence with leaps in time. If sequences are overlapping the total sequence will contain double images as well. t1 t3 t2 B t4 t5 t6 Traxk X Export sequence 1 Exportsequenz 1 t1 t3 t2 t4 t5 t6 Export sequence 1 Total sequence Fig. 9-5 B ¾Activate the Export as sequence checkbox. ¾Enter a name for the resulting total sequence. Close Export List With a click on the close button the export list will be hidden and the playback mode displayed. The export list can be altered with a new selection of single images or sequences. But it will be erased if the current playback mode is quit. Start Export ¾Finally click the Next button. The Device dialogue will be displayed. 46

47 Export Medium and Start Fig. 9-6 ¾First select the export medium as Device. If the export medium already contains files they will be displayed in a list. Single (USB stick) or all files (CD/DVD-RW) can be erased with a click on the delete button. The export task s basic data is displayed in the Information field. This particularly enables a check of the required memory capacity. If the Copy ProcessViewer Pro checkbox is activated this software will be saved on the export medium in addition to the images and sequences. It enables playback on a separate MS Windows PC. ¾Finally click the start export button. The Export dialogue will be displayed. 47

48 Fig. 9-7 ¾Activate the checkboxes in order to display the export details. ¾Finally complete the export with a click close Simple Export The recorder can be switched to a simplified export mode. Therefore the Simple Export option has to be activated in the Setup > System > Options dialogue (see documentation Configuration and Data). The user only has to select the first relevant image in the track. Starting with this point in time the function will save approximately the same fraction of every track to the export medium. Proceed as follows in order to select the relevant image. ¾Switch to playback mode (see chapter Track selection). Fig. 9-8 ¾Select the relevant track with a click on the appropriate camera button. ¾Search the first image of the relevant sequence (see chapter Playback control). ¾Insert a CD/DVD+ or connect an USB stick/hdd. ¾Click the Export button. 48

49 The Export images dialogue will be displayed. ¾Confirm with OK. The export will be started automatically. The List dialogue will be displayed Fig. 9-9 ¾Confirm with next. Finally the Export dialogue will be displayed. Fig ¾Activate the checkboxes in order to display the export details. 49

50 The completion of the export will be displayed by the messages Export finished. ¾Finally confirm the export with click on Close. 9.2 Import Single images and sequences that have been exported from a H.264 DMS recorder can be evaluated with every other H.264 DMS recorder. Modified images and sequences can not be evaluated with a recorder anymore. They do no longer meet the Kalagate certificate s requirements. ¾Connect the medium with the recorder (USB stick, CD-ROM, etc.). ¾Click the Import button in the dialogue selection. The Select Device for Import will be displayed. Fig ¾Select the relevant medium as Device. ¾Select the relevant file. ¾Confirm with the Start import button. The Select Device for Import will be closed. The evaluation can be conducted analogous to the evaluation of a recorder track (see chapter Playback). Exported single images and sequences can note be saved to the recorders HDD with the Import function. 50

51 10 Erasing Tracks Images that have already been recorded can be erased at any time. However, distinctions must be made between long play, secure and saved tracks Erasing a Track ¾Activate the Playback mode if you want to erase images saved in a long play or secure track. ¾Select the relevant track for playback. Fig ¾Click on the Erase all images button. All images saved in the track will be erased. The recorder will automatically switch to Playback/Live mode. Recording on this track will be continued immediately if recording has been defined for the erased track Erasing Saved Tracks Saved tracks are secure tracks that have been protected against overwriting. Erasing such tracks results in a loss of the saved images. The disk space required for recording will again be available for saving a secure track. ¾Open the Select track panel. 51

52 Fig ¾Click on the Saved Tracks tab. ¾Left-click the relevant track. ¾Click on the Delete button. 52

53 11 Reference Image Memory The reference image memory is used for comparing image quality and camera angle with revisions. It can then be determined whether the lens was adjusted or the physical position of the camera changed. The images saved at a specific point in time are called the reference image set Creating a New Reference Image Set ¾Open the Select track panel. ¾Select Reference on the Longplay Tracks tab. ¾Click on Open. Fig The Reference Image Memory dialogue will be displayed: Fig ¾Click New. The virtual keyboard will be displayed. ¾Enter a name for the reference image set. The reference image set will be created and displayed with date and time in the Memory Selection field. 53

54 The saved images of the cameras connected at this time are displayed in the Preview field. If you want to create morce reference image sets, please proceed as described above. The storage capacity of the reference image memory is limited to 1000 images. This corresponds to approx. 41 image sets with 24 connected cameras Comparison of Reference to Live Image Open the Reference Image Memory dialogue for comparison of a reference image set to current images of a connected camera. Fig ¾Select an image set in the Memory Selection field. ¾Click on View. The images of the reference image set are displayed in the Preview field. ¾Click on the image of the relevant camera in the Preview field. The Reference Image Memory dialogue will be hidden. The reference image will be displayed as maximized single split. Fig ¾Reference and Live allow you to toggle between the saved reference image and the current image of the camera. Clicking on Close will hide the maximized single split. The Reference Image Memory dialogue will be displayed again. 54

55 11.3 Deleting the Reference Image Set As the storage capacity of the reference image memory is limited, the oldest reference image sets should be deleted. ¾Select an image set in the Memory Selection field. ¾Click on View. ¾Click on Delete and then OK. Fig

56 12 System Messages The protocols summarized as system messages cover user actions, results of the system integrity tests (e. g. camera failure) and messages from the internal system surveillance (e. g. hard disk or fan failure). The logging of system messages is conducted automatically and can not be deactivated. The ERROR LED on the recorder s front side indicates critical messages (system integrity tests and internal system surveillance). In support of this the messages may also be indicated by a warning dialog or sound System Messages Confirmation The system messages warning dialogue is displayed in every mode (Sequencer/Live, Playback/Live and Playback). Fig Filter System Messages If the System Messages warning dialogue is displaying messages related to different subjects the corresponding filter buttons will also be displayed. The appropriate filters can be activated with a click. This enables a clearly arranged and subject related display. Hide Warning Dialogue The warning dialogue can be hidden in the Live and Playback mode by any user. The warning dialogue will be hidden for 30 seconds with a click on Suppress temporarily. It will remain hidden even if a new event triggers a new system message meanwhile. The dialogue will be displayed again after 30 seconds, independent from the current mode. Confirm Warning Dialogue Users with access level 1, 2 or 3 can confirm the warning dialoge provisionally with a click on OK. Thereby the warning dialog will not be displayed in Live mode any longer. It also will not be displayed if a user with access level 1 or 2 logs into Playback mode. 56

57 This is different for a user with access level 3 or 4 (administrator, installer). If he logs in the warning dialogue will be displayed showing all messages that have not been finally confirmed. Final Confirmation The final confirmation of the warning dialogue can only be conducted by an administrator (access level 3) with a click on OK. It is irrelevant if the dialogue is displayed in Live or Playback mode. The ERROR LED on the recorder s front side indicates failures as long as they exist. This function is independent from the warning dialogue Analyzing System Messages ¾Open the System Messages dialogue via Setup > System > System messages. Fig Time Localization Check the Start time and Stop time checkboxes to define the period in which system messages are to be displayed. Messages can be displayed from a certain point in time onwards (only Start time), until a certain point in time (only Stop time) or within a certain period (combination of Start and Stop time). Message Categories The System Messages are divided into different categories. Use the drop-down box next to Apply to decide which category you wish to be relevant for the analysis. Standard System messages relating to certain states of the recorder or events will be displayed (e.g. fan failure, shut down). 57

58 Protocol System logons and logoffs will be displayed (e.g. login, external connection to PView). Actions System messages relating to actions carried out by the user will be displayed (e.g. changing a setting, track playback). Click on Apply after selecting the message categories to start displaying the message list. The Filter and Actions fields will be hidden and the message list displayed. ¾Click on the back button do display the Filter and Actions fields again. Fig Filtering System Messages The different messages of the current category can be listed in filtered form. A filter will only be displayed if a corresponding message can be found in the message list. Fig Click on a filter button in the bottom left corner to activate the corresponding filter. The buttons tooltips always show the filter s effect on the list. If no filter is active (all buttons blue) all messages of the current category will be shown. Active filters are displayed with a red button. Different filters can be combined (AND gating). 58

59 12.4 Exporting System Messages The system messages displayed in the Messages list can be exported to an USB stick. The system messages which are exported depend on the category selection and lower and upper time settings. If all system messages in the archive are to be exported, all categories must be activated and both the lower and upper times must be deactivated. ¾To export the correct list, always click Apply before exporting. ¾Insert a USB stick. NOTICE If an exported archive file is already located on the USB stick, it is overwritten by the new archive file. Fig ¾Select USB stick. ¾Click Export Messages. The end of the saving procedure is indicated by a corresponding message. ¾Click OK and remove the respective storage medium. The file is saved as logsysmessages.txt on the USB stick, and can be viewed on a PC and printed if necessary. 59

60 12.5 Limiting Archive This function is available for the administrator user group only. The number of saved system messages and therefore the maximum size of the list can be defined using the Line Count dialogue. ¾Open the Line Count dialogue with a click on the Line Count button. Fig ¾Enter the maximum of messages you wish to save (max ). This setting will only take effect when the system updates the system messages, in other words when it writes a new message to the protocol file Deleting Archive This function is available for the administrator user group only. ¾Click the Clear Messages button in order to delete the entire system messages archive. NOTICE Risk of data loss! The data can NOT be restored after erasing the archive. 60

61 13 Info Dialogue The information dialogue displays many details related to the recorder, software, components and to the device status. ¾Open the Info dialogue via Setup > System > Info. Recorder The Recorder tab displays model, number of activated cameras and the serial number. Fig Connected cameras are displayed with a yellow button and the camera number. The camera list will be actualised with a click on the camera symbol button. Licenses ¾Click the Licenses button on the Recorder tab. The Licenses dialogue will be displayed. Fig

62 The Licenses dialogue is solely an information dialogue on the outfitting of the system, and no extensions can be made here. Functions which are not activated with a check are either not integrated in your system or are not enabled. Versions The Versions tab provides information on the software versions and internal components. Fig Network Connection Active network connections are listed on the Network connections tab. Here, you can determine which user (IP address/host name) is accessing the system at the time of the inquiry. All the connections using the DaVid protocol are displayed (for example PView 7). Fig

63 System Information The System Information tab provides detailed information on the used CPU. Fig Recording The Recording tab provides information on recording duration and occupation of each track. Fig

64 Housekeeping The Housekeeping tab gives a review on detected temperatures and fan speed. Additionally the status of the cover and sabotage contact is displayed. Fig ¾The data will be actualised with a click on the Refresh button. Housekeeping Statistics ¾Click on the Statistics button on the Housekeeping tab. The Housekeeping Statistics dialogue will be displayed. This dialogue displays the development of the detected temperatures graphically. Several checkboxes and buttons enable filtering depending on temperature and period. Fig

65 HDD Status The HDD status tab provides an overview of the HDDs connected to the recorder. Defective HDDs are displayed in red. Fig USB Devices This tab shows all USB devices connected to the USB bus of the recorder. Both internal and external devices will be shown. Fig

66 Encoder Boards This tab provides information on the encoder boards used in the recorder. Fig

67 14 Browser The recorder allows the display of live images and the evaluation of track with a web browser via the network. Note that this function is described in detail in the documentation WebConfig. different requirements can exist for the single display functions. an activation can be required for single display functions. ¾Ensure that the PC/web browser can establish a connection to the device via Ethernet. ¾Start the web browser. ¾Enter the IP address of the device into the address bar of the web browser. ¾Confirm the input. The connection to the device is established. The Login is displayed. Fig ¾Enter the access data as described in the Login chapter. ¾Confirm with OK. The WebConfig graphical user interface of the recorder is displayed. 67

68 A B C D Fig A Hide/show title bar B Switch display function C IP address of the recorder F Logout Note the detailed descriptions of the display functions in the documentation WebConfig. 68