SOFTWARE DECODER N-SD2000 INSTRUCTION MANUAL. Rev. 1.1

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1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Rev. 1.1 SOFTWARE DECODER N-SD2000 Thank you for purchasing TOA's software decoder. Please carefully follow the instructions in this manual to ensure long, trouble-free use of your equipment.

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER1. GETTING STARTED 1. COMPOSITION OF THIS BOOK GENERAL DESCRIPTION DEVICE NAMES FEATURES HANDLING PRECAUTIONS CHAPTER2. PREPARATIONS 1. PC OPERATING ENVIRONMENT BEFORE INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE 2.1. Display adapter Network adapter Sound controller INSTALLATION UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARE CONNECTIONS CHAPTER3. FROM START TO DISPLAY 1. OPERATION PROCEDURES STARTING THE SOFTWARE DECODER EXITING THE SOFTWARE DECODER ABOUT WINDOWS FIREWALL NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS CREATING A DEVICE LIST 6.1. Registering Devices in the Device List by Scanning Registering Devices in the Device List Manually DISPLAYING LIVE VIDEO ON A PC DISPLAYING LIVE IMAGES VIA A RECEIVER VIDEO RECORDING PLAYBACK

3 CHAPTER4. SETTINGS 1. SETTING AND OPERATING NETWORK-CONNECTED DEVICES 1.1. Detecting Network-Connected Devices Changing Device Network Settings Browser Connection Flashing the Device's LEDs Restarting Devices CREATING DEVICE LIST 2.1. Device List Registration by Scanning Manual Device List Registration SETTING PARAMETERS FOR REGISTERED DEVICES Connection Parameter Settings Settings of the N-CC2360, N-CC2564, and N-VT About connection camera select About DVR cascade connection About serial settings N-DR2000 settings N-VR2010 settings VIEWING SYSTEM LOGS Narrowing Down Log Displays Deleting Logs Storing Logs in A File About Message Numbers About Logs to Be Stored About Refresh UTILIZING DEVICE MAINTENANCE Uploading a Configuration File Downloading Configuration Files Uploading Firmware SOFTWARE DECODER SETTINGS 6.1. Setting password Overall Software Decoder Settings Setting Audio Signals Received in Streaming Mode Initializing, Saving, and Loading Settings Data Device Log Reception Settings CHAPTER5. OPERATION 1. CONSTRUCTING A TREE VIEW 1.1. Adding Devices To the Tree View Location Settings Group Settings Sequence Pattern Settings

4 1.5. Connection Group Tree Settings at Startup Deleting Devices from the Tree View DISPLAYING LIVE VIDEO 2.1. Connecting a Single Device to the Software Decoder Automatic Connection at Startup Making Group Connections Switching Sequential Displays TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING LIVE AUDIO SIGNALS 3.1. Receiving Audio Signals from Devices Transmitting Audio Signals to Devices Transmitting audio signals to all views About the Display of Audio Mode About the loopback ABOUT OPERATION DURING LIVE CONNECTION 4.1. Saving Snapshots Changing Parameters During Connection Digital Zoom Operation Freezing Live Video About the Contact Input Indicator About the Contact Output Buttons PERFORMING DEVICE CONTROL 5.1. About Camera Menu Control Performing Digital Video Recorder Control (C-DR1605/0905) Performing Digital Video Recorder Control (C-DR161/DR091/DV09xW-6) Controlling the Multi-Switcher (C-MS Series) Controlling the Combination Dome Camera Display Control Speed settings window Point view and zoom view functions SEARCHING AND PLAYBACK 6.1. Event Searching and Playback Criteria-Based Recording Searching and Playback ABOUT PLAYBACK ABOUT VIEW CONTROL segment split-screen display screen display Full-screen display ABOUT THE STATUS BAR ABOUT CONNECTION PRIORITIES

5 11. CONNECTING A REGISTERED DEVICE TO THE RECEIVER Connections Disconnection MOTION DETECTION SETTINGS ABOUT THE VERSION INFORMATION DISPLAY ABOUT BROWSER CONNECTIONS ABOUT DEVICE CONNECTION INFORMATION PROPERTIES OF REGISTERED DEVICES CHAPTER6. APPENDIX 1. TROUBLESHOOTING STATUS BAR DISPLAY

6 CHAPTER 1. GETTING STARTED

7 CHAPTER 1. GETTING STARTED 1. COMPOSITION OF THIS BOOK The N-SD2000 software decoder is designed to allow a wide variety of settings to be made according to the many different ways in which TOA camera systems are used. In this manual we will cover the following content pertaining to the N-SD2000. General Description Preparation Basic Use Settings Operation 2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The N-SD2000 Software Decoder is designed for use in a Windows PC. It permits simultaneous monitoring of up to four from live images of TOA network color cameras, network combination dome cameras and network video transmitters or from recorded images of network digital recorders, which are all connected to LAN Audio signals can also be transmitted and received. 1-2

8 CHAPTER 1. GETTING STARTED 3. DEVICE NAMES This book describes the names and model numbers of video network devices as follows: Network Color Camera Network Combination Dome Camera Network Video Recorder Software Decoder Network Video Transmitter, Transmitter Network Video Receiver, Receiver : N-CC2360 : N-CC2564 : N-DR2000 : N-SD2000 (contained in the CD-ROM) : N-VT2010 : N-VR FEATURES The N-SD2000 software runs under the Microsoft Windows operating system, allowing camera images to be monitored on a PC without using a receiver. It also allows system administration and control actions to be performed on TOA Network camera system connected over the network. Live images from the N-VT2010 transmitter, N-CC2360 color camera and N-CC2564 combination dome camera can be monitored in single-segment or 4-segment split-screen displays using streamed MPEG-4 data. Images recorded on the network video recorder can be searched or played back. Recorded and live images can be viewed simultaneously. 5. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS MPEG-4 visual patent portfolio license THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR (1) ENCODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD ( MPEG-4 VIDEO )AND/OR (2) DECODING MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON- COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSE BY MPEG LA TO PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO PROMOTIONAL, INTERNAL AND COMMERCIAL USES AND LICENSING MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA,LLC. SEE The multicast function The network must support multicasting in order to use this function. 1-3

9 CHAPTER 2. PREPARATIONS

10 CHAPTER 2. PREPARATIONS 1. PC OPERATING ENVIRONMENT For the software to function correctly, the following PC operating environment is needed: OS: Windows XP Professional CPU: Pentium 4 processor, 3 GHz or better Memory: At least 512 MB Display adapter: Compatible with DirectX 9.0a, Intel Chipset (Recommended) Sound controller: Needed only for using audio functions. (Must be compatible with Sound Blaster.) Network adapter: 100BASE-TX or better Browser: Internet Explorer 6.0 or later* 1 Monitor: 1,024 x 768 pixel resolution or better DirectX 9.0a or later (on included CD-ROM) Adobe Reader 7.0 or later (on included CD-ROM), used to display the instruction manual * 1 The Internet Explorer browser may be downloaded from the Microsoft website. Notes The N-SD2000 software decoder may not work correctly if other application software is running together. It is impossible to use multiple software decoders on a single PC. The software may not work correctly if a firewall is installed and operating. If installed from the network drive, firewall settings may prevent the software from being correctly installed. Before installing, be sure to disable any firewall protection, or perform installation from the local disk drive. Installing the software decoder, DirectX and Adobe Reader will require a minimum of 110 megabytes of free hard disk drive space. When a floating window in the software decoder is displayed (while only the software decoder is running on a PC), pressing the Alt and Tab keys simultaneously will cause the floating window to move behind the main window and be hidden. Pressing both the "Alt" and "Tab" keys again can bring the hidden window to the front, but the main window may get into the floating window. Using screen savers or power saving functions may cause images to display incorrectly. When using the N-SD2000 under multi-display environment, take care the following; Specify only a single display for running this application. Traveling between displays during operation may cause equipment malfunction. Use the digital zoom function while the image is frozen temporary. Failure to do so could cause equipment malfunction. 2-2

11 CHAPTER 2. PREPARATIONS 2. BEFORE INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE Configure the system and use the appropriate display adapter, network adapter, and sound controller Display Adapter To improve image quality, adjust the environment settings for the display adapter. Intel chipset is recommended. Use a display adapter with at least 1,024 x 768 pixel resolution and operating with 16-bit color gradation (65,536 colors). Other color resolutions are not supported. The software s performance will be strongly influenced by the type of display adapter Network Adapter The N-SD2000 software is an application to monitor video and camera information over a network. A network adapter (LAN adapter) is required to connect the monitoring PC to the network. The environment settings for the network adapter and TCP/IP protocol can be adjusted by selecting Control Panels Network Connections in the Windows operating system. The software automatically recognizes the network adapter. Note For more details about these settings, consult the instruction manual for the network adapter to be used Sound Controller The use of a sound controller allows the N-SD2000 software decoder to receive audio signals from a network video transmitter for playback or transmit audio signals to the video transmitter. It is recommended to use the Sound Blaster-compatible sound controller manufactured by Creative Labs, Inc. A dedicated driver may need to be installed depending on the type of sound controller. The software automatically recognizes the network adapter. Note: For more information on sound controller installation, consult the manufacturer s instruction manual. 2-3

12 CHAPTER 2. PREPARATIONS 3. INSTALLATION Install the N-SD2000 software on a PC. 1. Insert the CD-ROM into the PC s optical drive. When the PC recognizes the CD-ROM, the Netcansee Setup Launcher is automatically started. Note If the CD-ROM drive is not compatible with AutoRun, the Setup Launcher will not start when the CD-ROM is inserted. If this happens, simply click Autorun.exe in the CD-ROM to start the Netcansee Setup Launcher. 2. Click N-SD2000. Click this button. [ Manual ] Setting Manual N-SD2000 [ Install ] N-SD2000 Adobe Reader DirectX : Opens the setting manual. : Opens the software decoder instruction manual. : Begins installation of the N-SD2000 software. : Begins installation of Adobe Reader. : Begins installation of DirectX. 2-4

13 CHAPTER 2. PREPARATIONS A Choose Setup language dialog is displayed. Select English [United States], then click. Click the OK button. The Install Shield Wizard window opens. Click the Next button. The window related to the usage license agreement opens. Click the Next button Click I accept the terms in the license agreement. 2-5

14 CHAPTER 2. PREPARATIONS Designate the folder in which the software is to be installed. Click the Next button. Note To change the folder into which the software will be installed, click Change, then select the new folder. Installation begins. Click the Install button. 2-6

15 CHAPTER 2. PREPARATIONS Installation is complete. Click the Finish button. The window requesting a system restart is displayed. Click the Yes button. 3. The PC must be restarted before the software decoder can be used. 2-7

16 HDD NETWORK V IDEO RECORDER TM N- DR2000 CHAPTER 2. PREPARATIONS 4. UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARE Delete the installed software decoder. 1. Click Start and select Control Panel. The items to be set using a PC are displayed from Control Panel. 2. Click the folder Add or Remove programs. The "Add or Remove programs" window is displayed. 3. Select N-SD2000 and click Remove. The software is removed. Note: Be sure to exit the software decoder before starting uninstallation. 5. CONNECTIONS [ Connection Example ] Analog CCTV system Network Video Transmitter N-VT2010 Network Video Transmitter N-VT2010 RS-485 Combination Dome Camera Network Color Camera N-CC2360 PoE compatible switching HUB DC-IN To 24V AC Network Combination Dome Camera N-CC2564 To AC mains To 24V AC Software Decoder N-SD2000 Network Video Recorder N-DR2000 ERROR POWER To AC mains Network Video Receiver N-VR2010 Monitor : Coaxial cable : 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX : 100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T Note: For the system configurations other than this basic connection example, refer to the setting manual. 2-8

17 CHAPTER 3. FROM START TO DISPLAY

18 CHAPTER 3. FROM START TO DISPLAY 1. OPERATION PROCEDURES Basic operation procedures are as follows: 1. Start (launch) the software decoder. (Refer to the section Starting the Software Decoder below.) 2. Enter an appropriate password in the login dialog. 3. Create a device list in the main window. (Refer to page 3-6, Creating a Device List.) 4. Display the desired images. Display live images using the PC. Display live images using a receiver. Play back recorded images using the PC. 2. STARTING THE SOFTWARE DECODER Once the software decoder has been installed, start (launch) it as follows. 1. Double-click the N-SD2000 shortcut on the desktop. The N-SD2000 launches and a login dialog appears. It is also possible to start the N-SD2000 by selecting Start All Programs TOA Netcansee N-SD2000. Notes Before starting the software decoder, make sure that both Adobe Reader and DirectX have been installed. Use the Setup Launcher to install these programs if necessary. When it is started, the software decoder automatically checks the performance specifications of the installed display adapter. If the detected adapter is found to have insufficient performance specifications, some functions may be restricted. In such cases, the warning Function limitation mode will appear. Restricted functions will include the following: Use of the Snapshot function during live or recorded playback Use of the Digital Zoom function during live or recorded playback Use of the Stillness function during live display Use of the Rectangular Display function found within the Motion Detection setting screen Use of the White Rectangular display function used in the Zoom View function Double click on the icon. 3-2

19 CHAPTER 3. FROM START TO DISPLAY 2. Select a network adapter. The network adapter installed on the PC and their IP addresses are displayed in the Network adapter list. Select the adapter to use from this list. Notes The software may not function correctly if an incorrect network adapter is selected. Network adapter with multiple IP addresses are duplicated in the list for each different IP address. Select the IP address to use. 3. Start login. Enter the appropriate password in the N-SD2000 login screen, then click OK. If the correct password has been entered, the software decoder s main window is displayed. Note Depending on the specifications of the PC being used, there may be a slight delay before the main window is displayed. Factory default: User : Administrator Password : guest 3. EXITING THE SOFTWARE DECODER Click the X button on the title bar to exit the software decoder. Note Disconnect before exiting the software decoder. Failing to disconnect images before exiting the software decoder may cause delays in renewing connections the next time the software decoder is started. 3-3

20 CHAPTER 3. FROM START TO DISPLAY 4. ABOUT WINDOWS FIREWALL If Windows Firewall is enabled, the warning dialog below is displayed when you start the N-SD2000 or login to the system. Note: "Startapp" or "N_SD2000" is displayed for the name in the dialog. Click on "Unblock" to release the Firewall Block. The N-SD2000 cannot establish connection correctly if the Firewall Block is not reset. This operation is required only at the startup of the decoder immediately after the N-SD2000's installation. 3-4

21 CHAPTER 3. FROM START TO DISPLAY 5. NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS (8) (10) (9) (1) (11) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) Administration window View window (1) Tree View area Network cameras to be displayed in this area can be grouped together and registered to facilitate user understanding of the camera composition in each view. (2) Device manager button Detects network devices connected to the LAN and displays the registration window. (3) Recording search button Displays a window to be used to search for recordings made by the network video recorder. (4) Receiver button Displays a window that enables the registered network receiver to display images. (5) System log button Displays a system log window displaying log data of network devices. (6) Device maintenance button Displays a window to be used for conducting maintenance on the configuration files and firmware of network devices. (7) General settings button Displays a window to be used for performing individual software decoder settings. (8) Tool bar Contains the operational buttons used to access functions including Image disconnect, Snapshot, and Digital Zoom. (9) Control Buttons Includes buttons used to control audio communications and to switch the display screen format (singlesegment, 4-segment split, or full-screen). (10) Netcansee logo Displays version number information. (11) Status bar Displays view information. 3-5

22 CHAPTER 3. FROM START TO DISPLAY 6. CREATING A DEVICE LIST Registering network devices into the Device List allows the software decoder to connect to live video, search and play back video recordings, and display video on a monitor connected to a receiver. Devices can be registered in the Device List using either of two methods, by scanning or manually Registering Devices in the Device List by Scanning This function scans the network to detect connected devices and registers these in the Device List automatically. 1. Click Device manager in the administration window. Click "Add to Device List from Scan List." Click Scan. 2. Click Scan. Devices connected to the network are displayed in the Scan List. 3. Select the device to be registered, then click Add to Device List from Scan List. The selected device is registered in the Device List. Notes To delete a device from the Device List, select the device and click Delete. Clicking Scan detects all currently powered up devices installed on the network in locations within the accessible local broadcast range. Depending on the network environment, some relevant data may not be displayed in the Device List. If a device with the same MAC address has already been registered in the Device List, this new device cannot be registered in the list. 3-6

23 CHAPTER 3. FROM START TO DISPLAY 6.2. Registering Devices in the Device List Manually Register devices not installed on the network or installed out of range of local broadcasts in the Device List. 1. Click Device manager in the administration window. Click Add. 2. Click Add. A window for adding devices is displayed. 3. Enter the model and IP address of the additional device to be registered. Enter the necessary items in the window. 4. Click OK to complete registration of the device. Note: To delete a device from the Device List, select the device and click Delete. 3-7

24 CHAPTER 3. FROM START TO DISPLAY 7. DISPLAYING LIVE VIDEO ON A PC Display live video on the software decoder screen. 1. Register the device from which live video are to be displayed in the Device List. 2. Place a checkmark in the Design mode checkbox. 3. Register the device in the Tree View. Drag the device from the Device List to the Tree View. 4. Drag the device to be displayed from the Tree View to the desired view in the view window. The live video will be displayed once the connection is completed. Note: The following three models can be registered in the Tree View: N-VT2010, N-CC2360, and N-CC2564. drag & drop 3-8

25 8. DISPLAYING LIVE VIDEO VIA A RECEIVER Display live images on the monitor connected to a receiver. 1. Register a device to be connected to the Device List. 2. Click "Receiver" in the administration window. A receiver window is displayed, showing the receiver registered in the Device List. CHAPTER 3. FROM START TO DISPLAY 3. Select the device to be displayed on the monitor from the Tree View, then drag it to the destination device in the receiver window. Once the connection is completed, the video will be displayed on the monitor connected to the receiver. drag & drop 3-9

26 CHAPTER 3. FROM START TO DISPLAY 9. VIDEO RECORDING PLAYBACK Search video recordings made by the network video recorder and play them back on the software decoder. 1. Register the network video recorder to be searched in the Device List. 2. Click Recording Search in the administration window. The Recording Search window is displayed. Target Search Event Search List 3. Select the network video recorder to be searched from Target. 4. Click Search. The result of the search is displayed in the Event Search List. 3-10

27 CHAPTER 3. FROM START TO DISPLAY 5. Select the desired event to be played back from the Event Search, then drag it to the desired view in the view window. Playback begins on the view window once the connection is complete. drag & drop 3-11

28 CHAPTER 4. SETTINGS

29 1. SETTING AND OPERATING NETWORK-CONNECTED DEVICES Devices connected to the network can be set and operated by displaying them in the Scan List Detecting Network-Connected Devices Detect devices connected to the network. 1. Click Device manager in the administration window. The Device manager window is displayed. CHAPTER 4. SETTINGS Scan List Scan 2. Click Scan. Network-connected devices and their data are displayed in the Scan List. Note: Up to 2,000 devices can be displayed in the Scan List. 4-2

30 CHAPTER 4. SETTINGS The following data can be obtained by scanning. Name : The device s icon and name are displayed. Model : The device s model number is displayed. IP address : The IP address assigned to the device is displayed. MAC address : The device s MAC address is displayed. HTTP port : The HTTP port set for the device is displayed. FTP port : The FTP port set for the device is displayed. SIP port : The SIP port set for the device is displayed. Firmware : The device s firmware version information is displayed. Hardware : The device s hardware version information is displayed. Notes Clicking Scan detects all currently powered up devices installed on the network in locations within the accessible local broadcast range. The Scan button turns off automatically after 5 minutes. Depending on the network environment, some relevant data may not be displayed in the Device List. 4-3

31 CHAPTER 4. SETTINGS 1.2. Changing Device Network Settings 1. Select the device displayed in the Scan List and right-click it to bring up the pop-up menu. 2. Click Network settings. The network settings window appears. 3. Change the desired item. 4. Click OK. A restart verification dialog appears. Clicking OK restarts the device. The changed setting is reflected in the device only after the restart. Notes Up to 31 single-byte characters can be used to enter a device name. DHCP settings cannot be performed for the network video recorder Browser Connection 1. Select the device displayed in the Scan List and right-click it to bring up the pop-up menu. 2. Click Browser connection. The Web browser starts and the connection authentication screen is displayed Flashing the Device s LEDs 1. Select the device displayed in the Scan List and right-click it to bring up the pop-up menu. 2. Click "Blink LED. The "Ready" LED indicator on the selected device blinks. This function allows the selected device to be identified. Note: Blink LED in the pop-up menu cannot be selected for the network video recorder Restarting Devices 1. Select the device displayed in the Scan List and right-click it to bring up the pop-up menu. 2. Click Restart. Information dialog appears. 3. Click OK. The device is restarted. 4-4

32 CHAPTER 4. SETTINGS 2. CREATING DEVICE LIST Registering network devices in the Device List allows the software decoder to connect to live video, search and play back video recordings, and display video on a monitor connected to a receiver. Devices can be registered in the Device List using either of two methods, by scanning (for devices already installed on the network) or manually (for devices not installed on the network or installed out of range of local broadcasts). Note: Up to 2,000 devices can be registered in the Device List Device List Registration by Scanning Detect devices connected to the network and register them in the Device List. 1. Click Device manager in the administration window. The Device manager window is displayed. 2. Click Scan. Network-connected devices and their data are displayed in the Scan List. 3. Select the device to be registered and click Add from Scan List to Device List. The selected device is registered in the Device List. Device setting data obtained by scanning reflects device setting information at the time of registration. Note If a device with the same MAC address has already been registered in the Device List, this new device cannot be registered in the list. Click Add to Device List from Scan List. Click Scan. 4-5

33 CHAPTER 4. SETTINGS 2.2. Manual Device List Registration Register devices not installed on the network or installed out of range of local broadcasts in the Device List. Note A device with settings the same as another device existing on the network can be registered in the Device List. However, the MAC address cannot be assigned to the device. 1. Click "Device manager" in the administration window. The Device manager window is displayed. Click Add. 2. Click Add. The Additional device setting window is displayed, allowing the following items to be set: Name Model IP address HTTP port SIP port FTP port : Sets the name of the device to be registered. : Sets the model number of the device to be registered. : Sets the IP address of the device to be registered. : Sets the HTTP port of the device to be registered. : Sets the SIP port of the device to be registered. : Sets the FTP port of the device to be registered. Note Up to 31 single-byte characters can be used to enter the device name. 3. Click "OK" to complete registration of the device in the Device List. 4-6

34 CHAPTER 4. SETTINGS 3. SETTING PARAMETERS FOR REGISTERED DEVICES Set parameters to be used for connections of devices registered in the software decoder. Note: Set contents are not reflected on the settings of the device itself. 1. Click "Device manager" in the administration window. The Device manager window is displayed. 2. Select the device displayed in the Device List and right-click it to bring up the pop-up menu. 3. Click Connection parameter settings. The window corresponding to the device opens, allowing settings to be adjusted. 4-7

35 CHAPTER 4. SETTINGS 3.1. Connection Parameter Settings Settings of the N-CC2360, N-CC2564, and N-VT2010 The following window is displayed. Setting item Selection (Default values are underlined.) Description Name Up to 31 alphanumeric characters Set the registered device s name. IP address MAC address HTTP port SIP port FTP port SIP password Streaming mode Audio mode RS-232C * 2 Numeric characters only Entry not possible Numeric characters ( ) Numeric characters ( ) Numeric characters ( ) Up to 15 alphanumeric characters (Default value: guest) Checked / Unchekced None / Reception / Transmission / Transmission and reception None / C-DR1605/C-DR0905(Japan only) / C-DR161/ DR091 / DV09xW-6 + TOA Combination dome camera control / Multi switcher(c-ms series) / Bridge Enter the registered device s IP address. The MAC address is displayed only for devices registered by scanning. Set the registered device s HTTP port. Set the registered device s SIP port. Set the registered device s FTP port. Set a password for authenticating connection of the registered device. Match it with the device s setting. Enabling "Streaming mode" allows the software decoder to establish connection in streaming mode. Set audio mode when connections are made. Only None or Reception can be selected in streaming mode. Designating the device connected to the transmitter's RS-232C port permits the designated device to be controlled when a connection between the software decoder and transmitter is established. RS-485 * 2 Camera select None / TOA combination dome camera using type A protocol: Master, Direct control / TOA combination dome camera using type B protocol :Direct control / C-DR161/DR091 / DV09xW-6 + TOA Combination dome camera control / Bridge Designating the device connected to the transmitter's RS-485 port permits the designated device to be controlled when a connection between the software decoder and transmitter is established. Clicking this button displays a window used to set the type of combination dome camera connected to the transmitter, or the type of camera connected to the DVR that is connected to the transmitter. * 1 For details, refer to the section "About connection camera select." 4-8

36 CHAPTER 4. SETTINGS Setting item Selection (Default values are underlined.) Description DVR cascade Serial settings Clicking this button displays a window used to set the cascade connection status of the DVR that is connected to the transmitter. * 1 For details, refer to the section "About DVR cascade connection." Clicking this button displays a window used to set the PC serial port. * 1 For details, refer to the section "About serial settings." DVR ID 0-8 This setting is for directing the combination dome camera toward the designated position at the time of connection to the device. Designate the DVR-ID when the combination dome camera is connected to the C-DR161, C-DR091 or DV09xW-6. * 1 This setting is invalidated if "0" is designated. * 3 Camera ID Position This setting is for directing the combination dome camera toward the designated position at the time of connection to the device. Designate the DVR-ID when two or more combination dome cameras are connected using the DVR or Multi-switcher. * 1 This setting is invalidated if "0" is designated. * 3 This setting is for directing the combination dome camera toward the designated position at the time of connection to the device. The camera moves to whatever position is designated by this setting. * 1 This setting is invalidated if "0" is designated.* 3 Settings are possible regardless of whether the network combination dome camera is controlled or the analog camera is controlled from the transmitter. Control monitor Contact Output ctrl Resolution Frame rate Quality 1 / 2 Unchecked / Checked D1 / Half D1 / QVGA/CIF 1 / 2 / 3 / 5 / 6 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 (1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 : For the N-DR2000) 5: Very fast / 4: Fast / 3: Standard / 2: Sharp / 1: Very sharp When connecting the C-DR161, C-DR091 or DV09xW-6 to the transmitter, designate the monitor to be controlled at the time of connection. * 1 It is possible to change the monitor manually after the connection has been established. Set whether to provide a contact output when a connection is established. Set the resolution to be used when a connection is established. Set the frame rate to be used when a connection is established. Set the quality to be used when a connection is established. Bit rate 16 / 32 / 64 / 128 / 256 / 384 / 512 / 768 / 1024 / 1536 / 2048 / 3072 / 4096 Set the bit rate to be used when a connection is established. * 1 This setting is invalid in streaming mode. * 2 If a device which cannot be simultaneously connected to both the RS-232C and RS-485 ports is selected, a warning dialog will be displayed and no settings can be applied. * 3 Settings for DVR at the time of connection, Camera ID at the time of connection and Position at the time of connection will all be made invalid if any one of them is set to "0". Note When streaming mode is selected, perform settings for the connected device as well. For more details on the streaming mode, refer to the setting manual. 4-9

37 ARCHIVE KEY LOCK REC FAILURE HD FULL DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER C-DR161 CHAPTER 4. SETTINGS About connection camera select Perform this setting to control the combination dome cameras directly connected to the transmitter, the digital video recorder, or the multi switcher. Connection camera select window to be displayed varies depending on the connection status of the transmitter and combination dome cameras. [ When controlling the combination dome cameras connected to the Digital Video Recorder C-DR161, C-DR091 or C-DV09x ] Digital Video Recorder C-DR161 / DR091 C-DV09x RS-485 Network Video Transmitter N-VT2010 RS-232C / RS-485 RS-485 To 24V AC : Coaxial cable : RS-232C, RS-485 To 24V AC 1. Perform settings of the digital video recorder connected to the serial port of the transmitter in "Connection Parameter Settings." Select "C-DR161/DR091/DV09xW-6 + TOA combination dome camera control" for the "RS-232C" or "RS-485." 2. Click on "Camera select" to display the window below. (The figure shows Type B Protocol camera.) 3. Set the camera connected to the digital video recorder. Selecting the protocol of the camera to connect displays the controllable cameras in the Connection Camera List.Click on the connection camera list to select the cameras to be used.to select all the same type cameras, click on the "All" button at the left of the list. When the digital video recorders are connected in cascade, change the DVR-ID, then select the camera again. 4. Click on the "OK." The setting has become effective, causing the cameras to be controlled when connection is established. Notes It is not possible to use different types of protocols simultaneously with a single digital video recorder. Should the Camera select differ from actual connection, the cameras cannot be controlled correctly. Match the digital video recorder's camera input terminal No. to the combination dome camera's Camera IDs when installing. If not matched, the cameras cannot be controlled correctly. 4-10

38 CHAPTER 4. SETTINGS [ When controlling the cameras connected to the Digital Video Recorder C-DR1605/C-DR0905, or C-MS series ] RS-485 Digital Video Recorder C-DR1605 / DR095 or C-MS series Network Video Transmitter N-VT2010 RS-232C RS-485 To 24V AC : Coaxial cable : RS-232C, RS-485 To 24V AC 1. Perform settings of the device connected to the serial port of the transmitter and combination dome cameras in "Connection Parameter Setting." Select "C-DR1605/0905 (Japan only)" or "Multi switcher (C-MS series)" for the "RS-232C" and "TOA combination dome camera using type A protocol: Master, direct control" or "TOA combination dome camera using type B protocol: Direct control" for the "RS-485" in Connection Parameter Settings. 2. Click on "Camera select" to display the window below. (The figure shows Type A Protocol camera.) 3. Set the cameras connected to the digital video recorder or multi switcher. Click on the connection camera list to select the cameras to be used. To select all the same type cameras, click on the "All" button at the left of the list. 4. Click on the "OK." The setting has become effective, causing the cameras to be controlled when connection is established. Notes Should the Camera select differ from actual connection, the cameras cannot be controlled correctly. Match the digital video recorder's camera input terminal No. to the combination dome camera's Camera IDs when installing. If not matched, the cameras cannot be controlled correctly. 4-11

39 CHAPTER 4. SETTINGS [ When controlling the combination dome camera directly connected to the Network video transmitter ] Network Video Transmitter N-VT2010 Outdoor Combination Dome Camera : Coaxial cable : RS-485 To 24 V AC 1. Perform settings of the combination dome camera connected to the serial port of the transmitter in "Connection parameter settings." Select either "TOA combination dome camera using type A protocol: Master, direct control" or "TOA combination dome camera using type B protocol: Direct control" for the "RS-485" in Connection parameter settings (This is the end of setting when type A protocol camera has been selected.) 2. Click on "Camera select" to display the window below. 3. Select the combination dome camera to be used, then click on the "OK." The setting has become effective, causing the cameras to be controlled when connection is established. Note Should the Camera select differ from actual connection, the cameras cannot be controlled correctly. 4-12

40 ARCHIVE KEY LOCK ARCHIVE KEY LOCK REC FAILURE HD FULL DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER C-DR91 REC FAILURE HD FULL DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER C-DR161 CHAPTER 4. SETTINGS About DVR cascade connection Perform this setting so as to control the cascade connected C-DR161, C-DR091, or C-DV09xW-6 through the transmitter. (This setting is required only when the digital video recorders are cascade connected.) RS-232C / RS-485 Digital Video Recorder C-DR161 / DR091 C-DV09x Network Video Transmitter N-VT2010 RS-232C / RS-485 RS-485 : Coaxial cable : RS-232C, RS Perform settings of the digital video recorder connected to the serial port of the transmitter in "Connection parameter settings." Select "C-DR161/DR091/DV09xW-6 + TOA Combination dome camera control" for the "RS-232C" or "RS-485." 2. Click on "DVR cascade settings" to display the window below. 4-13

41 CHAPTER 4. SETTINGS 3. Set the digital video recorder's video line connection status. If the video lines are linked among digital video recorders connected in a cascade, check "Link" in the corresponding positions. This will cause lines indicating the connection to be displayed, and the digital video recorders involved are assigned to the same group. 4. Set the digital video recorder to be operated. Checking "Enable" allows all digital video recorders in the same group to be operated by the software decoder. Notes The checkbox for "Enable" is available only for the lowest DVR-ID number of each group. Mark at least one checkbox for " Enable." 5. Click OK. The setting change is applied, making it possible to control the DVR at the time of connection. 4-14

42 CHAPTER 4. SETTINGS About serial settings Use this setting to match the communication specification of the PC's serial port and the connected device. By performing this setting, the bridge function permits transmitting and receiving data between the serial port of the destination transmitter and PC's serial port. 1. Select "Bridge" for the "RS-232C" in Connection parameter settings. Bridge can also be selected for the" RS-485." 2. Click on "Serial settings," then the window below is displayed. 3. Perform the serial port settings. Perform the setting according to the specification of the device connected to the PC's serial port. 4. Click on "OK." The setting change is applied, making it possible to use bridge function at the time of connection. Setting item Selection (Default values are underlined.) Description Transfer speed Stop bit 110 / 300 / 1200 / 2400 / 4800 / 9600 / / / 2 Set the transfer speed of the device connected to the PC s serial port. Set the stop bit of the device connected to the PC s serial port. Parity bit None / Even / Odd Set the parity bit of the device connected to the PC s serial port. Data length Port 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 Com1-9 Set the bit length of the device connected to the PC s serial port. Set the port of the device connected to the PC s serial port. Flow control Xon/Xoff / Hardware / None Set the flow control of the device connected to the PC s serial port. 4-15

43 CHAPTER 4. SETTINGS N-DR2000 settings The following window is displayed. For more details on parameters, refer to p N-VR2010 settings The following window is displayed. For more details on parameters, refer to p

44 CHAPTER 4. SETTINGS 4. VIEWING SYSTEM LOGS It is possible to view the system logs for devices connected to network or the software decoder. Click System log in the administration window. Logs that have been stored are displayed. Notes Logs of other software decoders on the network cannot be obtained. Up to 10,000 logs can be stored and displayed. When the number of logs exceeds 10,000, the oldest log is deleted in chronological order. Perform system log server port settings by selecting General settings SIP server usage range in the Application tab. 4-17

45 CHAPTER 4. SETTINGS 4.1. Narrowing Down Log Displays Event filter Clicking the checkboxes for Event, Alert, and Error unchecks each of these parameters, leaving only items matching the checked categories displayed in the log. Day and time filter Click the checkboxes for Start and End, then enter the first and last date and time by which to narrow down the display of log information. Device filter Clicking the checkboxes for N-VT/VR/CC series, Network Video Recorder, and Software Decoder unchecks each of these parameters, leaving only items matching the checked categories displayed in the log. Publisher filter Narrow the information displayed by entering an IP address and clicking the checkbox. Day-of-week filter Clicking the Enable checkbox makes Day of the Week checkbox effective, causing a log of the checked day to be displayed. Message number filter Narrow the display by clicking the Enable checkbox and entering a two-digit number Deleting Logs Click Delete. All stored logs are deleted Storing Logs in A File Click Save as CSV. This allows the log to be assigned a name and stored in a designated location. Only those logs on display are output to the file. Files are stored in the CSV (comma delimited) format. 4-18

46 CHAPTER 4. SETTINGS 4.4. About Message Numbers Message numbers are assigned as shown below: model Event EVT ALT ERR N-VT/VR/CC series Network Video Recorder Software Decoder A00 - A99 B00 - B99 C00 - C99 D00 - D99 E00 - E99 F00 - F99 G00 - G99 H00 - H99 I00 - I About Logs to Be Stored Logs for devices on the network, where the PC installed with the software decoder has been set to function as a log server, are stored. However, logs transmitted while the software decoder is deactivated are not stored About Refresh The system log displays those logs stored until the time the window was opened. To update the display to the latest status, click the "Refresh" button. 4-19

47 CHAPTER 4. SETTINGS 5. UTILIZING DEVICE MAINTENANCE The Device maintenance function allows firmware updates to be uploaded to devices on the network. It is also possible to upload and download device configuration files. 1. Click Device maintenance in the administration window. The Device maintenance window is displayed. Click Scan 4-20

48 CHAPTER 4. SETTINGS 2. Click Scan to detect devices on the network. Data for those devices connected to the network is displayed. Notes Up to 2,000 devices can be registered in the list. Activating Scan detects all currently powered up devices installed on the network in locations within the accessible local broadcast range. The Scan button turns off automatically after 5 minutes. Depending on the network environment, part of information in the device may not be displayed. 4-21

49 CHAPTER 4. SETTINGS 5.1. Uploading a Configuration File Uploading a configuration file to a device allows previously stored settings to be reflected in the device s settings. Configuration file upload/download Refer to Download folder. Refer to Upload folder. 1. Select Configuration file upload/download. 2. Click [ ] and designate the configuration files to be uploaded. Note: Only the files stored in the.def format can be uploaded. 3. Use the list to designate those devices to which the configuration file is to be uploaded. Multiple devices can be selected simultaneously. Notes Uploading the same configuration file to multiple devices makes all parameters such as the IP Address identical. Configuration file cannot be simultaneously uploaded to the devices with different models. 4. Click Upload. A dialog for verifying the start of uploading is displayed. Note Uploading the configuration file not intended for the target device model could make the settings invalid. 5. Click OK. The configuration file is uploaded. The result of the upload is displayed in the status column. Note It is not possible to upload configuration files from the software decoder to the network video recorder. To upload them enter the network video recorder's setting screen. 4-22

50 CHAPTER 4. SETTINGS 5.2. Downloading Configuration Files Downloading device s configuration files allows that device s settings to be stored in a PC for later retrieval. 1. Select Configuration file upload/download. 2. Click [ ] and designate the folder into which the file is to be downloaded. 3. Use the list to designate those devices from which configuration files are to be downloaded. Multiple devices can be selected simultaneously. Note It is impossible to simultaneously download configuration files from devices with different model numbers. 4. Click Download. A dialog for verifying the start of downloading is displayed. 5. Click OK. The configuration file is downloaded. The result of the download is displayed in the status column. If the download has been successful, the configuration file will be stored as a file in the designated folder. The file name will be [Device IP address] + [FTP port]. For example, if the device IP address is and the FTP port is 21, the resulting configuration file will be named def. Notes When a saved configuration file with the same name as the downloaded file already exists in the designated folder, this older file will be overwritten by the new file. The software decoder cannot be used to download a configuration file from the network video recorder. To download them enter the network video recorder's setting screen. 4-23

51 CHAPTER 4. SETTINGS 5.3. Uploading Firmware Uploading a firmware to a device allows the firmware to be uploaded. Firmware upload Refer to Upload file 1. Select Firmware upload. 2. Click [ ] and designate the firmware to be uploaded. Select the.dat file when uploading the network video recorder s firmware. Select the.dme file for other device. 3. Use the list to designate those devices from which firmware are to be uploaded. Multiple devices can be selected simultaneously. 4-24

52 CHAPTER 4. SETTINGS 4. Click Upload. A dialog for verifying the start of uploading is displayed. Note It is impossible to simultaneously up firmware from devices with different model numbers. 5. Click OK. The firmware is uploaded. The uploading status can be confirmed via the status column in the list. [ For devices other than the network video recorder ] If the file has been uploaded successfully, OK is displayed. If a failure has occurred, NG is displayed and the upload is aborted. Once the file has been uploaded successfully, the device s Ready LED blinks, indicating that firmware rewriting is in progress. When the 100% indication is displayed in the list and the device s Ready LED Lights up, the firmware rewriting is complete. [ For the network video recorder ] If the file has been uploaded successfully, OK is displayed. If a failure has occurred, NG is displayed and the upload is aborted. If the file has been uploaded successfully, the device is restarted immediately. If the start process is finished, the firmware writing is complete. Notes To confirm that the file has been uploaded successfully, conduct scanning again and check the version data. Uploading the firmware to devices with different model may result in the devices not being operating correctly. Do not switch off the device power during firmware update. 4-25

53 CHAPTER 4. SETTINGS 6. SOFTWARE DECODER SETTINGS The software decoder s various settings can be changed as required. Clicking General settings in the administration window displays the General settings window Setting password Passwords for logging in to the software decoder can be set. Note: Passwords can contain up to 15 alphanumeric characters. 1. Click Password setting tab. 2. Enter the current password. 3. Enter new password 4. Enter the new password again. 5. Click Change. If correctly entered, the previous password is replaced by the new one. Note: Write down the new password in a secure location in case it is accidentally forgotten. 4-26

54 CHAPTER 4. SETTINGS 6.2. Overall Software Decoder Settings Clicking the Application tab displays the Application window. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (1) Audio Marking this checkbox mutes incoming audio signals transmitted from one device in transmission audio from the N-SD2000. (2) Sequence interval Set the sequence switching time interval (between 5 and 60 seconds) at which camera automatically are sequenced in a single view (view chapter 2-4). (3) Recording export folder and snapshot save folder Click the button and designate the desired folder. (4) Network adapter to be used The network adapter installed in the PC and the PC s IP address are displayed in the list. Select the network adapter to use from this list. Note If two or more IP addresses have been registered for a single adapter, the adapter's name is displayed in the list in the number of registered IP addresses. Select the IP address to be used. (5) Port ranges to use stream and SIP server Designate the port range according to usage conditions. (6) Browser to be used Select Use Internet Explorer when using the Internet Explorer. To use browsers other than Internet Explorer, select Use the following designated browser, then designate the location of the software decoder by clicking the button. Clicking OK allows changed settings to be reflected. Note When a network setting has been changed, the software decoder must be restarted for the change to take effect. 4-27

55 CHAPTER 4. SETTINGS 6.3. Setting Audio Signals Received in Streaming Mode Set audio signals to be received at first when in streaming mode. 1. Click Streaming connection settings tab. 2. Designate the audio format to be received. Setting item Input Description Sampling freq Compression 8 / 32 (khz) ON / OFF Designate audio sampling ferquency to be received in streaming mode. Designate audio compression format to be received in streaming mode. 3. Click OK. The setting is reflected. Note No connection is established if the audio format designated in the streaming connection setting differs from the device s audio format. 4-28

56 CHAPTER 4. SETTINGS 6.4. Initializing, Saving, and Loading Settings Data Software decoder settings data can be initialized, saved, and loaded as needed. Click Load and save settings tab. [ To initialize settings ] Click Initialize. The software decoder exits and the settings data is initialized (returned to default values) the next time the software is launched. Note: Any passwords that have been set are not initialized and are retained. [ To Load settings ] 1. Click [ ] and designate the folder containing the settings file to be roaded. 2. Click Load Settings. The software decoder exits after reading has been completed. The newly load data is reflected the next time the software is launched. Note Loading a new settings file does not change any passwords that have been set. 4-29

57 CHAPTER 4. SETTINGS [ To save current settings ] 1. Click [ ] and designate the folder in which to save the settings file. 2. Click Save Settings. A settings file like that shown below is created in the designated folder: (e.g.) CamTree_eng120.txt, nsd dat, UnitData_eng120.cds Notes The password are not saved in the settings files. The created files cannot be read if its filename has been changed. Do not change the name of files. It is recommended to save the setting after setting completion. 4-30

58 CHAPTER 4. SETTINGS 6.5. Device Log Reception Settings Set whether or not to display a dialog when a log message is received from a device. Click Option. To prevent dialog display: 1. Click Not available. 2. Click OK. The setting is reflected. To allow dialog display: 1. Select Dialog notify. 2. Designate the category of log to be displayed by checking the checkboxes for Event, Alert, and Error as needed. Multiple categories may be selected. 3. Click OK. The setting is made effective, causing a log message content to be displayed in a dialog whenever the log message of the designated categories is received. Note: A dialog may not be displayed for some log messages falling under the system log. 4-31

59 CHAPTER 5. OPERATION

60 CHAPTER 5. OPERATION 1. CONSTRUCTING A TREE VIEW Constructing a tree view by registering devices in it allows a live connection to be established between those devices and the software decoder. The tree view is useful for classifying and grouping devices according to parameters like location, group, sequence, etc., and allowing these devices to perform various types of connections as required. The tree view can be edited by checking the Design mode checkbox. Perform the following settings in the design mode. Design mode Notes Name or IP address can be selected for display. For devices for which no name has been registered, the IP address is displayed automatically. If no settings are made for five minutes or more with the design mode selected, the checkmark for the design mode is unchecked automatically. Up to 2,000 devices can be registered in the tree view Adding Devices To the Tree View 1. Click on Device manager in the administration window. The Device manager window launches. 2. Drag each device to be registered to the camera group icon from the device list to the tree view. The device is now registered in the camera group tree in the tree view. 5-2

61 CHAPTER 5. OPERATION 1.2. Location Settings Users can classify devices on the tree based on their location to make them more easily recognized. Note: Location cannot be used for connection by dragging it to the view window. 1. Select the camera group icon or location icon and rightclick it to display the pop-up menu shown at right. 2. Click Add location. A location icon is added to the tree. 3. Register the device to be classified, etc. in the added location. To register a device, drag it from the Device List to the icon. Devices, groups, and sequence patterns in the tree view can also be registered by dragging them to the location icon. Right-clicking the location icon permits the location, group, and sequence pattern to be newly added to the location. 5-3

62 CHAPTER 5. OPERATION 1.3. Group Settings If the group is set, up to 4 views can be displayed simultaneously. 1. Select the camera group icon or location icon and rightclick it to display the pop-up menu shown at right. 2. Click Add group. 3. Register the device, etc. in the added groups. To register a device, drag it from the Device List to the group's view icon. Devices and sequence patterns in the tree view can also be registered by dragging them to the group's view icon. Right-clicking the view icon permits the sequence pattern to be newly added to the group Sequence Pattern Settings Setting the sequence pattern allows switching of live image screens in a sequential order. 1. Select the location icon, the camera group icon and group view icon, then right-click. 2. Click Add sequence pattern to add a sequence pattern icon to the tree. 3. Register the devices to be sequenced. To register a device, drag it from the Device List or Tree View to the sequence pattern icon. Note A maximum of eight devices can be registered per sequence. 5-4

63 CHAPTER 5. OPERATION 1.5. Connection Group Tree Settings at Startup It is possible to set a device that is connected to the software decoder when the decoder is started. Register devices, etc. in the startup group tree. Devices can be registered by dragging them from the Device List to the startup group tree. It is also possible to drag the devices and sequence pattern in the tree view. The new additional sequence pattern can be registered by right-clicking the view icon in the group Deleting Devices from the Tree View Devices, etc. which were added to the camera group or start connection group can be deleted. 1. Select the icon of the device to be deleted, then right-click it. 2. Select Delete. 3. A dialog is displayed. Clicking Yes deletes the device. Note A device deleted from the Device List is deleted from the Tree View as well. 5-5

64 CHAPTER 5. OPERATION 2. DISPLAYING LIVE VIDEO 2.1. Connecting a Single Device to the Software Decoder The method for displaying live images is shown below. 1. Select the registered device in the tree view. (Refer to the section Constructing a tree view. ) 2. Drag the selected device from the tree view to the desired view in the view window. This starts establishing the connection, and live video are displayed. Note: It is impossible to drag the device to the view that is already in use. drag & drop 5-6

65 CHAPTER 5. OPERATION 2.2. Automatic Connection at Startup A connection is automatically established to the device when the software decoder is started. 1. Register the device to be connected in the Startup Camera Group in the tree view. (Refer to the section Constructing a tree view. ) 2. Exit the software decoder. 3. Start the software decoder. A connection is automatically established and live video are displayed Making Group Connections Connections can be made to up to four views simultaneously with one operation. 1. Register the group in the tree view and register the devices to be connected in the registered group. (Refer to the section Constructing a tree view. ) 2. Select the desired group from the tree view and drag it to the view window. Each device registered in the group is connected, and live video are displayed. Note If even one of the four views is already occupied by other session, the group cannot be dragged to the view window. drag & drop 5-7

66 CHAPTER 5. OPERATION 2.4. Switching Sequential Displays Multiple devices are automatically displayed in sequential order in a single view. 1. Register the sequence pattern in the tree view, then register the devices to be switched in sequence. (Refer to the section Constructing a tree view. ) 2. Select the sequence pattern to be connected from the tree view and drag and drop it to the view in which sequential displays are carried out. Camera video are sequenced to the monitor in the order registered in the sequence pattern. Notes Audio signals cannot be transmitted in a view where sequential operation is in progress. A device cannot be dragged to a view already in use. The sequence switching time can be set in the General Settings. drag & drop 3. To stop sequencing temporarily, click Pause sequencing. To restore sequencing, click Pause sequencing again. 4. To terminate sequencing, either click Disconnect sequence on the toolbar or select the view providing the sequence and click Disconnect sequence. Pause sequencing Disconnect sequence 5-8

67 3. TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING LIVE AUDIO SIGNALS 3.1. Receiving Audio Signals from Devices 1. From the Device List, select the device from which to receive audio signals. CHAPTER 5. OPERATION 2. Select either Reception or Transmission and reception for the Audio mode in the Connection parameter settings window. 3. Click OK. 4. If the device has not been registered in the tree view, do so now. 5. Drag the device to the view window. When the connection is complete, audio reception begins and audio signals are outputed to the PC speaker. Notes Received audio signals are transmitted only to the PC speaker connected to the selected view. It is not possible to transmit and receive only audio signals. If the device s audio settings are not configured correctly, audio signals may not be processed as desired. Refer to the settings manual to find details on how to correct the audio settings. 5-9

68 CHAPTER 5. OPERATION 3.2. Transmitting Audio Signals to Devices 1. From the Device List, select the device to which audio signals are to be transmitted. 2. Select either Reception or Transmission and reception for the Audio mode in the Connection parameter settings. 3. Click OK. 4. If the device has not been registered in the tree view, do so now. 5. Drag the device to the view window. When the connection is complete and audio transmission is possible, PTT can be used. 6. Select the view and click PTT. Audio signals are then transmitted and received. Notes If sound distortion during audio transmission or reception proves to be annoying or distracting even after correcting the speaker and microphone positions, check the Audio checkbox in the Application tab in General Settings. Audio signals may not be transmitted depending on priority settings. For more details on this, refer to the setting manual. Audio signals cannot be transmitted when using the sequence mode Transmitting audio signals to all views Click Global Audio Transmission. The same audio signal is transmitted to all devices connected to the software decoder placed in the audio transmission mode. Global Audio Transmission is valid when any one of the four views is capable of transmitting audio signals. PTT Global Audio Transmission 5-10

69 CHAPTER 5. OPERATION 3.3. About the Display of Audio Mode Audio transmission Audio reception [ Audio indicator display ] Gray : Indicates that audio signals are not being received or transmitted. Yellowish green : Indicates normal audio reception and transmission conditions. Yellow : Indicates loopback audio reception conditions (audio reception indicator only). Moving the mouse cursor over the indicator displays the IP address of the source of the loopback audio transmission on the hint About the loopback Setting a device for loopback allows audio signals being transmitted or received by that device to be monitored at the PC. Received audio signals are output from the speaker as follows: Left channel : Audio signals being transmitted by the connected device. Right channel : Audio signals being received by the connected device. Note Audio signals are not outputed from the right channel when the connected device is not receiving audio signals or when the loopback audio transmission source IP address is the PC on which the N-SD2000 software decoder has been installed. 5-11

70 CHAPTER 5. OPERATION 4. ABOUT OPERATION DURING LIVE CONNECTION Various operations can be performed on the views connected to live video. Note When the view is connected in streaming mode, operations related to parameter, contact input and output, or camera menu become unavailable Saving Snapshots Snapshot Click Snapshot in the toolbar of the connected view. The image being displayed is stored as a JPEG file in the designated folder. The resolution to be stored is always "D1." Note: Using the Application tab in General Settings, set the folder in which the snapshot is to be saved. 5-12

71 CHAPTER 5. OPERATION 4.2. Changing Parameters During Connection Parameters associated with video streams can be changed while the video is displayed by connecting the software decoder to the device. Notes A value higher than the value set for the connected device cannot be set for the software decoder. When a connection has already been established between one software decoder and the device, if another software decoder is connected to that device, the lowest setting value between the two decoders takes validity. Therefore, the value set for the decoder may not always be applied. Parameter changes made here do not change the values set in the Connection parameter settings. Parameter 1. Click Parameter. 2. Select the parameter to be changed. Quality selection The quality parameter setting bar is displayed. This bar first displays an current value, and this can be changed by moving the level marker over the bar. Bit rate selection The bit rate setting bar is displayed. This bar first displays an current value, and this can be changed by moving the level marker over the bar. Frame rate selection The frame rate setting bar is displayed. This bar first displays an current value, and this can be changed by moving the level marker over the bar. Resolution selection The resolution selection menu is displayed. This menu displays an current current value, which can then be changed to another specified resolution. Note: After the image quality setting has been completed, the connection is disconnected briefly and connected again. 5-13

72 CHAPTER 5. OPERATION 4.3. Digital Zoom Operation Area to be zoomed Digital zoom 1. Click Digital zoom in the connected view. 2. Drag and designate the area to be zoomed within the view. A white border line is displayed to mark the border of the zoom area while dragging. When the area selection is completed, the designated area is zoomed. 3. Clicking the screen during zoom operation causes the zoom area to move in the direction of the point that was clicked. 4. Click Digital zoom again to exit the digital zoom mode. 5-14

73 CHAPTER 5. OPERATION 4.4. Freezing Live Video Live video can be frozen and displayed. Stillness 1. Click Stillness in the connected view. The image freezes and the Stillness button changes to Stillness cancel. Stillness cancel 2. Click Stillness cancel to restore normal live video display. 5-15

74 CHAPTER 5. OPERATION 4.5. About the Contact Input Indicator These buttons indicate the connected device s contact input status. The number of contact inputs differs depending on the device. Both the network color camera and transmitter have two inputs, while the network combination dome camera has eight inputs. When a signal enters the contact input, the corresponding contact input indicator 1 8 light yellowish green. contact input ON contact in About the Contact Output Buttons These buttons indicate the connected device s contact input status. Clicking these buttons switches the device's contact outputs on and off by the software decoder. Notes If Remote contact input has not been selected for Source in the device s contact output settings, the contact output cannot be turned on or off. If the Off delay time has been set at the device, the contact does not turn off even if the contact out button is pressed. There are two contact outputs. If one of the two contact outputs turns on, the corresponding button, Contact Output 1 or Contact Output 2, lights yellowish green. Contact Out 1 Contact Out 2 (Contact Output ON) 5-16

75 CHAPTER 5. OPERATION 5. PERFORMING DEVICE CONTROL Note: Devices that are connected to the software decoder in streaming mode cannot be controlled About Camera Menu Control Connecting a network color camera to the software decoder makes the Camera menu on the toolbar available, enabling individual camera settings to be made. Camera menu 1. Click Camera menu in the currently connected view. The camera menu control panel window is displayed. For more details about these setting refer to the setup manual. 2. Click Camera menu again. The camera menu control panel window closes. 5-17

76 CHAPTER 5. OPERATION 5.2. Performing Digital Video Recorder Control (C-DR1605/0905) The digital video recorder connected to the transmitter can be controlled. 1. Connect the transmitter to the digital video recorder. 2. Select "C-DR1605/0905 (Japan only)" for the RS-232C in Connection Parameter Settings. 3. Connect the transmitter to the software decoder. Connecting the digital video recorder to the transmitter displays the control panel for the digital video recorder. 4. Perform control operations as needed. The following types of digital video recorder control can Record/Stop button be performed using the control panel buttons. Notes Whether or not the device can be controlled is displayed at the upper left corner of the panel. If "TOA Combination dome camera using type A Protocol: Master, Direct control" and "TOA Combination dome camera using type B Protocol: Direct control" are selected for the "RS-485" in Connection Parameter setting, the control panel for the combination dome camera is displayed simultaneously. (Refer to P ) Match the combination dome camera's camera ID with the digital video recorder's channel number to control the combination dome camera connected to the digital video recorder. Setting item Multi/ Seq button Search button Setting button Camera number button (1 16) Multiplexer output button Record / Stop button button A button B button Description Clicking this button switches the screen selected using the multiplexing function to the 4-segment, 9-segment, 16-segment split-screen, or sequential displays. Clicking this button displays the Time & Date search menu. Clicking this button again displays the search system setting. Clicking a third time closes the search menu. Clicking this button displays the setting window. Clicking the button again closes the setting window. The display switches to the image of the number clicked. When the combination dome camera control window is displayed, if its numerical key is clicked, the camera with the corresponding ID is displayed. Clicking this button allows the Split/SEQ button and Camera Number buttons (1 16) on the control panel to control equipment connected to the digital video recorder s Output A terminal and analog output terminal. Clicking this button allows the Split/SEQ button and Camera Number buttons (1 16) on the control panel to control equipment connected to the digital video recorder s Output B terminal. Clicking this button starts video recording. Holding this button down for three seconds or more during recording stops recording. Clicking this button stops playback. 5-18

77 CHAPTER 5. OPERATION Setting item button button button button button button button Alarm hold button Warning cancel button Description Carries out reverse speed search, the speed of which depends on how long the button is clicked and held. (Provides the same operation as when the digital video recorder s shuttle is rotated counterclockwise.) 2 seconds : In 1 MB units 6 seconds : In 10 MB units 14 seconds : In 100 MB units 22 seconds : In 1 GB units Clicking this button starts reverse playback. Clicking this button during pause sends frames in the reverse direction. (Provides the same operation as when the digital video recorder s jog is rotated counterclockwise.) Clicking this button during playback causes the display to stand still. Clicking the button again causes playback to resume. Clicking this button during pause sends frames in the forward direction. (Provides the same operation as when the digital video recorder s jog is rotated clockwise.) Clicking this button starts playback. Carries out forward speed search, the speed of which depends how long the button is clicked and held. (Provides the same operation as when the digital video recorder s shuttle is rotated clockwise.) 2 seconds : In 1 MB units 6 seconds : In 10 MB units 14 seconds : In 100 MB units 22 seconds : In 1 GB units Clicking this button prevents acceptance of alarm signals and motion detection signals for a period of five minutes. Clicking this button deletes on-screen warning displays or clears data. For more details about these setting refer to the instruction manual. 5-19

78 CHAPTER 5. OPERATION 5.3. Performing Digital Video Recorder Control (C-DR161/DR091/DV09xW-6) The digital video recorder connected to the transmitter can be controlled. 1. Connect the digital video recorder to the transmitter. 2. Select "C-DR161/DR091/DV09xW-6 + TOA combination dome camera control" for the "RS-232C" or "RS-485" in Connection Parameter Settings. 3. Connect the software decoder to the transmitter. When the connection is established, the control panel for the digital video recorder is displayed. Combination dome camera control panel Sequence 4-segment split 16-segment split 9-segment split Main Panel Setting control panel Notes Combination dome camera control panel is not displayed when "Fixed camera/none" is selected for the all cameras in connection camera list window. Setting control panel can be displayed only when "Zoom" or "Menu" on the main panel is set to ON. Whether or not the device can be controlled is displayed at the upper left corner of the panel. The buttons of Arrow, AF, Zoom, and Focus on the combination dome camera's control section cannot function during digital video recorder s playback or when playback and live video are being displayed in mixed mode. 4. Perform control operations using the control panel buttons. For the control panel operation, refer to the next page. 5-20

79 CHAPTER 5. OPERATION [ Main Panel ] Setting Item Camera No. buttons (1-16) DVR ID Monitor select buttons (1, 2) Zoom* 1 Sequence button 4-segment split button 9-segment split button* 1 16-segment split button* 1 button* 1 button* 1 button* 1 button* 1 button* 1 button* 1 button* 1 button* 1 button* 1 button* 1 Priority button Description Screen switches to display the video of the selected camera number. When the combination dome camera control window is displayed, if its numerical key is clicked, the camera with the corresponding ID is displayed. Allows the digital recorder with the selected DVR-ID to be controlled. If the digital recorder has been cascade-connected, perform cascade settings in "Connection Parameter settings." Allows operation of whichever monitor is clicked. Clicking this button calls up the zoom selection screen and displays setting control panel. Clicking this button again causes the zoom selection screen to disappear. Clicking this button while the digital recorder is operating live allows live camera video to be displayed in sequence. Clicking this button displays camera video in 4-segment split-screen displays. Clicking this button again during a 4-segment split-screen display switches the display to that of another camera group. Clicking this button displays camera video in 9-segment split-screen displays. Clicking this button again during a 9-segment split-screen display switches the display to that of another camera group. Clicking this button displays camera video in 16-segment split-screen displays. Clicking this button during playback causes playback to stop and the screen reverts to live display. Clicking this button during playback allows camera images to be played back starting from that with the oldest recorded time. Allows fast-reverse playback. Clicking this button during fast-reverse playback causes the playback speed to cycle through the following variations: Normal playback 2X 4X 8X 1 minute skip 10 minutes skip normal playback Allows reverse playback. Clicking this button during a pause allows frame-by-frame reverse playback. Clicking this button during playback allows playback to be paused temporarily. Clicking this button during a pause allows frame-by-frame forward playback. Clicking this button starts playback. Allows fast-forward playback. Clicking this button during fast-forward playback causes the playback speed to cycle through the following variations: Normal playback 2X 4X 8X 1 minute skip 10 minutes skip normal playback Clicking this button during playback allows recorded video to be played back in reverse starting from that with the most recent recorded time. Starts priority recordings. Alarm reset button Menu button* 1 Stops the alarm buzzer tone. Pressing this button continuously disables the alarm. Clicking this button during live display turns it to ON state, causing the setting control panel to be displayed. Clicking it again causes the setting control panel to be closed. 5-21

80 CHAPTER 5. OPERATION [ Setting control panel ] Setting Item Arrow button Previous button* 2 Back button* 2 + button* 2 - button* 2 Set button Search button* 2 Triplex button* 2 DVR button* 2 Position button* 2 Description Moves the menu cursor. Returns the menu to the previous screen. Advances the menu to the next screen. Increases the menu setting value. Decreases the menu setting value. Confirms settings that have been changed. This button is activated when clicked and allows the search screen to appear. Clicking this button again exits the search screen. This button is activated when clicked and allows the triplex setting screen to appear. Clicking this button again exits the triplex setting screen. This button is activated when clicked and allows the menu screen to appear. Clicking this button again exits the menu screen. This button is activated when clicked and allows the position setting screen to appear. Clicking this button again exits the position setting screen. * 1 Not displayed when Monitor 2 is selected. * 2 Cannot be used when in zoom mode. Notes For information on the combination dome camera operation window, refer to "Combination dome camera control." For details, refer to the combination dome camera's instruction manual. 5-22

81 CHAPTER 5. OPERATION 5.4. Controlling the Multi-Switcher (C-MS Series) The multi switcher connected to the transmitter can be controlled. 1. Connect the transmitter to the Multi-Switcher. 2. Select "Multi switcher (C-MS series)" for the RS- 232C in Connection parameter settings. 3. Connect the transmitter to the software decoder. After the connection is completed, the control panel for the Multi-Switcher is displayed. 4. Perform control operations as needed. The following types of control can be performed using the control panel buttons. Notes Whether or not the device can be controlled is displayed at the upper left corner of the panel. If "TOA Combination dome camera using type A Protocol: Master, direct control" and "TOA Combination dome camera using type B Protocol: Direct control" are selected for the "RS-485" in Connection parameter setting, the control panel for the combination dome camera is displayed simultaneously. (Refer to P ) Match the Combination dome camera's Camera ID to the Multi switcher's channel number to control the combination dome camera connected to the multi switcher. 16-segment split-screen button 10-segment split-screen button 9-segment split-screen button 4-segment split-screen button 4-segment split-screen sequence button Full screen sequence button Setting item Alarm hold button Alarm reset button Camera selection button (1 16) Full screen sequence button 4-segment split-screen sequence button 4-segment split-screen button 9-segment split-screen button 10-segment split-screen button 16-segment split-screen button Description Clicking this button places the alarm on hold. Click this button again to cancel the alarm on-hold mode. In alarm-hold mode, the monitor screen does not switch to the alarm display even when an alarm signal is received. Clicking this button when the Multi-Switcher is in Camera mode resets the alarm. Clicking this button when the Multi-Switcher is in VTR mode resets the buzzer. Selects the camera to be displayed. When the combination dome camera control window is displayed, if its numerical key is clicked, the camera with the corresponding ID is displayed. Clicking this button enables Full screen sequential operation. Clicking this button enables 4-segment split-screen sequential operation. Clicking this button switches the screen to the 4-segment split-screen display. Clicking this button again switches the group to be displayed. Clicking this button switches the screen to the 9-segment split-screen display. Clicking this button again switches the group to be displayed. Clicking this button switches the screen to the 10-segment split-screen display. Clicking this button again switches the group to be displayed. Clicking this button switches the screen to the 16-segment split-screen display. For more details about these setting refer to the instruction manual. 5-23

82 CHAPTER 5. OPERATION 5.5. Controlling the Combination Dome Camera It is possible to control a network combination dome camera and a transmitter-connected combination dome camera. Note When using the type B protocol combination dome cameras or network combination dome cameras, perform the combination dome camera's electronic zoom setting to X2Cont, X4Cont, X8Cont, or X12Cont Display [ In the case of a transmitter-connected combination dome camera ] If "TOA combination dome camera using type A protocol: Master, Direct control" or "TOA combination dome camera using type B protocol: Direct control" is selected for the "RS-485" in Connection parameter settings and its connection is established, the control panel for the combination dome camera is displayed. [ In the case of a network combination dome camera ] Connecting the registered network combination dome camera displays the control panel for the network combination dome camera Control The following controls can be performed using the control panel buttons. Note: Whether or not the combination dome camera can be controlled is displayed at the upper left corner of the panel. (8) (9) (1) (2) (10) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (1) Communication indicator : Flashes green if the camera is controllable or purple if the camera is not controllable. Controllability indication : Indicates whether or not the camera is controllable. Perform controllability settings using the serial port settings for each device. (2) AF : Provides auto-focus operation. : Pans the camera clockwise. : Pans the camera counterclockwise. : Tilts the camera upward. : Tilts the camera downward. (3) Tele : Sets the lens to telephoto mode. Wide : Sets the lens to wide-angle mode. (4) Near : Focuses on near subjects. Far : Focuses on distant subjects. (5) Speed : A speed setting window opens (see next section). (6) Menu : Displays the camera menu for the combination dome camera. (7) Preset : Clicking this button following the entry of the position number to be registered presets the current camera position. 5-24

83 CHAPTER 5. OPERATION (8) 0 9 : Used to enter numbers to select camera positions or cameras. SET : Confirms camera position settings. CLR : Used to clear the figures displayed in the input display section. Input display : Displays a number entered using the numerical keypad. (9) Camera : Clicking this button following the entry of a camera number displays the camera identified by that number. Note The camera number cannot be that which has been designated for the network combination dome camera. (10) AUTO : Provides auto operation. The camera operates as set in the camera menu when type A Protocol is used. When type B Protocol is used, the camera provides autopan operation regardless of camera menu settings. SEQ : Displays camera positions in sequential order. TRACE : Clicking this button following entry of the trace number to be operated starts trace operation. (Not displayed when type A Protocol is used.) TOUR : Clicking this button following entry of the tour number to be operated starts tour operation. (Not displayed when type A Protocol is used.) Speed settings window Set the combination dome camera s operation speed. Available options include Very slow, Slow, Medium, and Fast. Note The speed setting is shared by all connected cameras, and different speeds cannot be set for each individual camera. Speed setting data is not retained once the connection between the software and camera has been disconnected. (1) (2) (3) (4) (1) Pan/Tilt speed : Sets the pan/tilt speed. (2) Focus speed : Sets the focus speed. (3) Zoom speed : Sets the zoom speed. (4) Sync : Place a checkmark in the checkbox to change all three of these items (1 3 above) simultaneously. Note Speed settings made using "Manual Speed" in the Manual setting on the camera menu are available only for cameras using type A Protocol. When using type B Protocol cameras, the speed set in the speed setting window takes precedence over the speed set in the Manual Setting Point view and zoom view functions Connecting an (analog) combination dome camera to a transmitter or network combination dome camera using type B Protocol permits the use of the following functions while a live connection is established: Point view Zoom view : Clicking on the live display screen rotates the camera, using the clicked position as a center point. : Dragging the mouse cursor to draw a rectangle on the live display screen allows the camera to zoom in on the rectangle. Right-clicking on the area causes the camera to zoom out on the area. Note These functions are not available for the combination dome cameras connected to the digital video recorder C-DR161, C-DR091 or C-DV09xW

84 CHAPTER 5. OPERATION 6. SEARCHING AND PLAYBACK 6.1. Event Searching and Playback Data recorded on the network video recorder can be searched for play back. Clicking on Recording search in the administration window displays the search window. Target Search Events Search List 1. From Target pull-down menu, select the device to search. The Target pull-down menu displays a list of those network video recorders registered in the Device List. 2. Set search conditions. Event filter : Placing a checkmark activates the filter. If a checkmark is placed in the checkbox of the event to be displayed, recorded data matching the checked event is displayed. Device filter : If a particular device is designated for searching, only recorded data from that device will be displayed in a Events Search List. Note Only devices searched once and displayed as a result can be selected by the Device Filter. 3. Click Search. The results of the search are displayed in a Events Search List. Notes Even Search may not work correctly depending on the network settings. If the search target does not exist on the network, the indication "Unable to search due to no response" is displayed beside the search button, making the button invalid. 5-26

85 CHAPTER 5. OPERATION The following types of data are displayed in the Events Search List: Name IP address Recording start time Recording end time Nr Sc Pr Lv1 Lv2 Quality Resolution fps Audio : The name of the device that made the found recording on the network video recorder. : The IP address of the device that made the found recording. : The time at which the recording started. : The time at which the recording ended. (For recordings still underway, the current time is displayed.) : Indicates that the recording was made using normal recording mode. " " is displayed for the recording made using this mode. : Indicates that the recording was made using schedule recording mode. " " is displayed for the recording made using this mode. : Indicates that the recording was made using pre-alarm recording mode. " " is displayed for the recording made using this mode. : Indicates that the recording was made using Level 1 alarm. [m] Alarm was activated by a motion detection signal. [1 8] Alarm was activated by contact inputs 1 8. : Indicates that the recording was made using Level 2 alarm. [m] Alarm was activated by a motion detection signal. [1 8] Alarm was activated by contact inputs 1 8. : Indicates the quality of the recording in five steps ( 1 being the highest). : Indicates the resolution of the recorded. : Indicates the frame rate of the recording. : Displays audio information associated with the recording. The following contents are displayed: Sampling Compression Loop back Display 8 k (Hz) 32 k (Hz) ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF 8 k/c/l 8 k/c 8 k/l 8 k 32 k/c/l 32 k/c 32 k/l 32 k No audio None drag & drop 4. Select a recorded data file and drag it into the view window. Playback starts from the beginning of the recording data. 5-27

86 CHAPTER 5. OPERATION 6.2. Criteria-Based Recording Searching and Playback It is possible to search for retrieved recording events based on specific recording criteria, and to start playback by locating the start of the desired recording. This function is useful when playing back an extended recording event from some mid-point. Detail search Date & time filtering Day of the week filtering Display duration drag & drop 1. Select the recorded data file to be played back from the Event Search List. 2. Click Open detail search. Detail search area is displayed. Perform conditional settings according to the options at the right of the window. Date & time filtering : Filters based on selected specific dates and times. Day of the week filtering : Filters based on selected specific days of the week. Display duration : Set the length of time that recorded data is divided and displayed. 3. Click Detail Search. Recording data files meeting the set criteria are displayed. 4. Select a time from Detail time and drag it into the view window. Instant access playback of the recording begins from the selected time. 5-28

87 CHAPTER 5. OPERATION 7. ABOUT PLAYBACK Dragging recording data files from the recording search window to the view window causes playback to start. When playback begins, the toolbar in the view changes to the one used to control playback functions. Playback control Playback can be controlled using the various options available via the buttons on the playback tool bar. The following buttons are available during playback. [ Buttons available during playback ] Pause Slow-forward playback Fast forward Rewind Slow-reverse playback Pause The following buttons are available while playback is paused. [ Buttons available during pause ] Reverse playback Forward skip Fast forward Rewind Reverse skip Forward playback Rewind : Rewinds the recording, with the rewind speed sequencing though 2X, 5X, 10X, 15X and 30X each time this button is clicked. Pause : Stops playback temporarily. Reverse playback : Reverses playback the recording. Slow-reverse playback : Clicking this button causes slow reverse playback and changes the speed of this, with each click of the button, to 0.5X or 0.1X. Reverse skip : Sends the playback several frames back. (generally about 4 seconds) Slow-forward playback : Clicking this button causes slow forward playback and changes the speed of this, with each click of the button, to 0.5X or 0.1X. Forward skip : Sends playback several frames forward. (generally about 4 seconds) Forward playback : Plays back the recording. Fast forward : Advances the played back image at high speed, with the fast forward speed sequencing though 2X, 5X, 10X, 15X and 30X each time this button is clicked. 5-29

88 CHAPTER 5. OPERATION Terminating playback Playback can be terminated manually by clicking the disconnect button. Playback is also automatically terminated when the end of the recording file is reached (or when the beginning of the recording file is reached during reverse playback). Audio playback If a recorded file also contains audio signals, these are automatically included in the playback. However, audio signals occurring in views that are not selected are not played back. Audio signals are also not included in the playback when using modes other than normal playback mode (i.e. fast forward, reverse playback, etc.). Snapshot Clicking this button takes and saves a snapshot of the image currently being played back. The resolution of the saved images will be the same as that of the recorded images. For more details, refer to p. 5-12, Storing Snapshots. Digital zoom Clicking this button allows the video being played back to be enlarged electronically. For more details, refer to p. 5-14, Digital Zoom Operation. 5-30

89 CHAPTER 5. OPERATION About export It is possible to export data files recorded on the network video recorder to a folder on the PC's hard disk drive. Notes Audio data is not exported. Files are created in the.asf format. It is not possible to execute export of the network video recorder data from multiple software decoders simultaneously. Export files from software decoders one at a time. 1. Stop playback temporarily. Export 2. Click Export. The exported window is displayed showing the recording status in each 10-minute range backward and forward from the suspended playback time. Recording status Export bar Export range 3. Set the range of the recording to be exported. To set the export position, move the export bar to the left or right. The export range can be set for up to ten minutes in 1-minute units. 4. Export the data. Clicking Execute begins export and displays its progress. The exported recording is saved in the folder designated in General Settings. 5-31

90 CHAPTER 5. OPERATION About audio status display Audio reception is only possible when in playback mode. audio reception [ Audio indicator ] Gray: Indicates that audio signals are not being received. Yellowish green: Indicates normal audio playback conditions. Yellow: Indicates loopback audio playback conditions. (The IP address of the source of the loopback audio transmission is displayed on the hint.) About loopback If a file recorded with audio settings set to loopback is played back, the software decoder is automatically placed in loopback playback mode, allowing audio signals transmitted or received by the camera to be monitored at the PC. Audio signals received by the software decoder are output from the PC speaker as follows: Left channel: Audio signals being transmitted by the connected device. Right channel: Audio signals being received by the connected device. 5-32

91 CHAPTER 5. OPERATION 8. ABOUT VIEW CONTROL Screen conditions of the view window can be controlled. 4-segment split-screen display Full-screen display 1-screen display segment split-screen display Clicking 4-segment split-screen display button provides 4-segment split-screen displays. To select one of the four views, click on its screen. Each view is displayed in QVGA size (320 x 240) screen display Clicking [1] [4] buttons of 1-screen display provides the 1-screen display of the designated view. The view is displayed in VGA size (640 x 480) Full-screen display If Full-screen display button is clicked, 4-segment split-screen is displayed as a full screen. Clicking on any part of the full screen cancels the full screen mode and returns the display to the previous screen. Note If device manager or other floating window has been called up during full-screen display, this window will be closed when the full-screen display is terminated. 5-33

92 CHAPTER 5. OPERATION 9. ABOUT THE STATUS BAR The status bar displays information about the device displayed in the current view. [ During live connection ] [ During recording playback ] Device name IP address Device name Playback status Recording time [During live connection] Device name: Displays the name of the device currently being displayed. IP address: Displays the IP address of the device currently being displayed. [During recording playback] Device name: Displays the name of the device currently being displayed. Playback status: Displays the current playback direction and speed. Recording time: Displays the time at which the image currently being played was recorded. Information shown in the status bar changes as the view status changes. Refer to p.6-5, About the Status Bar Display, for more information. Note For recordings made with the recording time superimposed on the device screen, there may appear to be a slight time lag between the superimposed time and the recording time shown in the status bar. 10. ABOUT CONNECTION PRIORITIES All connections using the software decoder are established on a last-in-first-out basis, meaning that a current connection may be disconnected from the device side by the establishment of another connection. For more details refer to setup manual. 5-34

93 11. CONNECTING A REGISTERED DEVICE TO THE RECEIVER CHAPTER 5. OPERATION Connect a registered network color camera, network video transmitter and network combination dome camera to a receiver. Perform the following preparatory operations before making such connection: 1. Use the Device List to register the device and receiver to be connected. 2. Register the device to be connected to the receiver in the Tree View Connections 1. Click Receiver. Receivers registered in the Device List are displayed. 5-35

94 CHAPTER 5. OPERATION 2. Select the device to be connected from the Tree View and drag it to the receiver to which it is to be connected. The device s video is displayed on the monitor connected to the receiver. drag & drop Disconnection 1. Click Receiver. Receivers registered in the Device List are displayed in the window. 2. Select the receiver to be disconnected, then right-click on it. The popup menu is displayed. 3. Select Disconnect. The connection to the selected receiver is disconnected. 5-36

95 CHAPTER 5. OPERATION 12. MOTION DETECTION SETTINGS Clicking the motion detection settings tab in the view window displays the motion detection setting screen. Use this screen to establish the motion detection settings for the network color camera and transmitter. Note: The same content as the view window is displayed on the status bar at the bottom of the screen. 1. Select the device to be connected from Tree View or Device List and drag it to the motion detection setting view. Once a connection has been established, the video of that device is displayed in the motion detection setting view. Note No audio transmission/reception is carried out even if audio transmission and reception settings have been performed for that device. Motion detection setting view Motion detection setting Current settings information is displayed in the list below the screen. Left of the list Status Brightness Size Time : Shows the region name. : Shows the settings in each region. : Sets motion detection brightness sensitivity to one of five levels (with 1 being the highest sensitivity). : Sets motion detection subject size sensitivity to one of five levels (with 1 being the highest sensitivity). : Sets motion detection movement duration sensitivity to one of five levels (with 1 being the highest sensitivity). Notes Once the motion detection region has been set, if any motion is detected in the region, the region is surrounded by a red frame and displayed on the motion detection setting view. Connections cannot be established with devices for which Streaming Mode has been selected in the Connection parameter setting. 5-37

96 CHAPTER 5. OPERATION 2. Place a checkmark in the Setting mode checkbox. The software decoder is placed in setting mode, allowing both the motion detection region and masking region to be set. In this mode, the positions of the regions selected on the list are displayed on the screen as rectangles filled in with the following colors: Motion detection region Masking region : Pink : Light blue The positions of regions not selected on the list are displayed, surrounded by a rectangular frame of the following colors: Motion detection region Masking region : Yellow : Blue Motion detection region Masking region Regions selected on the list Check mark Notes Motion detection setting tab cannot be switched to the View tab, nor can the software decoder be terminated while in the motion detection setting mode. Change settings using the setting mode. No motion detection regions are displayed if none have been set. 5-38

97 CHAPTER 5. OPERATION 3. Set the motion detection region. Select motion detection regions 1 8 from the list and drag the mouse cursor to draw the region to be set on the screen. The region drawn is displayed in a pink rectangle and On is shown in the Status column on the list, completing the region setting. To change the motion detection sensitivity setting, use the Sensitivity setting slide bar. Changes are reflected in the list whenever they are made. Motion detection region Select region Sensitivity setting slide bar Clear 4. Set the masking region. Select masking regions 1 8 from the list and drag the mouse cursor to draw the region to be set on the screen. The region drawn is displayed in a light blue rectangle and On is shown in the Status column on the list. However, sensitivity settings are not available here. Note Use masking to set specific parts of the motion detection area to not respond to subject movement. Set making region Select region 5-39

98 CHAPTER 5. OPERATION 5. Clear the setting. To clear a set region, select the region from the list, then click Clear. Off is displayed in the Status column in the list. 6. Terminate the setting. Uncheck the Setting mode checkbox and click Setting end. Note If nothing is done for ten minutes or more after the Motion detection setting tab has been switched to the View tab with the device connected to the software decoder, the connection is automatically disconnected. Confirming set regions Selecting a region from the list with Setting mode unchecked causes the selected region to blink in the motion setting view if any setting has already been performed for that region. Motion detection region : Yellow Masking region : Blue [ Motion detection region confirmation diagram ] Blink Select region 5-40

99 CHAPTER 5. OPERATION [ Masking region confirmation diagram ] Blink Select region Confirming operation of the Motion Detection function Because all of the masking areas and motion detection areas that have been designated in the list are already operating while still in the setting mode, their proper motion detection function can be confirmed while settings are being made. [ Motion detection operation diagram ] Motion detection 5-41

100 CHAPTER 5. OPERATION 13. ABOUT THE VERSION INFORMATION DISPLAY The software decoder s version data and a link to its instruction manual are displayed. 1. Click on the Netcansee logo in the main window to call up the version data window. 2. To display the instruction manual, click the Instruction manual can be opened link. The software decoder instruction manual is displayed. Note: Adobe Reader must be installed to read the instruction manual. 5-42

101 CHAPTER 5. OPERATION 14. ABOUT BROWSER CONNECTIONS A connection can be established with a device s setting screen using a Web browser. Note Web browser connections can be made from the Device List, Scan List, Receiver connection Window, Device maintenance Window, or Tree View. 1. Select the device and right-click it. 2. Select Browser connection. The Web browser starts and displays the setting screen for the selected device. 15. ABOUT DEVICE CONNECTION INFORMATION Current device connection information can be viewed by accessing the device connection information window. [ N-VT2010/ N-CC2360/ N-CC2564 ] [ N-VR2010 ] [ N-DR2000 ] 1. Select the device and right-click it. 2. Select Device connection information. The device s connection information window is displayed Note Connection data for the device can be viewed in the Device List, Tree View, or Receiver connection window. 5-43

102 CHAPTER 5. OPERATION 16. PROPERTIES OF REGISTERED DEVICES Properties of the device are displayed. [ N-VT2010/ N-CC2360/ N-CC2564 ] [ N-VR2010 ] [ N-DR2000 ] 1. Select Properties and right-click it. 2. The properties window is displayed. Notes Property data can be viewed in the Device List, Tree View, or Receiver connection window. Data displayed is the setting data registered in the software decoder itself, and not the data of the device itself. 5-44