RX Series Video Recording Server RX324v3 / RX328v3 / RX3216v3 RX364v3 / RX368v3 / RX3616v3 Quick Start Guide Version 1.04
Contents 1.Introduction...1 1.1.Packages Contents...1 1.2.Hardware Features...2 1.3.Functional Features...5 1.4.Hard Disk Installation...5 2.Local Operation (CCTV / VGA Monitor)...10 2.1.Setup for Local CCTV Monitor...10 2.2.Icons Description (OSD)...12 2.3.Menu Overview (OSD)...12 2.4.View Live Video (OSD)...14 2.5.Recording (OSD)...14 2.6.Playback (OSD)...15 2.7.Footage Extraction (OSD)...15 3.Remote Operation (Network)...16 3.1.Network Configuration (Network)...16 3.2.Icons Description (Network)...16 3.3.Menu Overview (Network)...19 3.4.Setup TCP/IP (Network)...19 3.5.View Live Video (Network)...20 3.6.Recording (Network)...21 3.7.Playback (Network)...22 3.8.Footage Extraction (Network)...22 4.Reference...22 Notice: Signal Communications Limited reserves the right to make improvements to the product described in this manual at any time and without notice. This manual is copyrighted. All rights are reserved. This manual should not be copied, reproduced or translated in whole or part without prior consent from Signal Communications Limited. TeleEye is a trademark of Signal Communications Limited and is registered in China, European Communities, Hong Kong, US and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Contents
Copyright (c) 2010 Signal Communications Limited (A member of TeleEye Group). All rights reserved. Release Version 1.04 Limits of Liability and Disclaimer of Warranty Signal Communications Limited has taken care in preparation of this manual, but makes no expressed or implied warranty of any kind and assume no responsibility for errors or omissions. No liability is assumed for incidental or consequential damages in connection with or arising out of the use of the information or accessories contained herein. Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Contents
Quick Start Guide PAGE 1 1.Introduction TeleEye RX Series Video Recording Server operates with its revolutionary multi-rate video coder to fulfill the highest video coding requirements for simultaneous transmission and recording. Seamless video transmission by TeleEye RX can be performed in low and medium bandwidth communication networks including ADSL, ISDN and PSTN; whilst DVD-quality videos can be transmitted through LAN and recorded into local hard drive with optimum speed at 100/120 fps at D1 resolution. Real time recording rate of up to 400/480fps on all video channels can also be achieved at CIF resolution. TeleEye RX provides professional and real life security control of premises with its sophisticated event management scheme. It responses to a wide range of events triggered by external alarm sensor, video motion, power interruption and tamper. There is an arm/disarm control for the event management mechanism. Every external alarm input is configurable with an individual entry/exit delay, fire zone and tamper detection setting. Various actions like sending video back to a designated receiving PC, video recording, email notification, etc. can be performed. TeleEye RX can also keep a comprehensive log of the events for audit trail. TeleEye RX is designed to fully comply with the British Standard BS 8418:2003, providing professional remote monitoring and visual alarm verification solution to central monitoring station. With a built-in DVD-writer, video footage stored inside TeleEye RX can be easily extracted for evidential purposes. Recorded video can be backed up in DVD and played back in any PC without any special software. 1.1.Packages Contents After removing the package, make sure you have the following items: Package contents Description Package contents Description TeleEye RXv3 Video Recording Server Registration Code Sheet Quick Start Guide HDD Recommendation List Packages Contents
Quick Start Guide PAGE 2 Package contents Description Package contents Description Warranty Card HDD Screws (Only for RX324v3, RX328v3, RX3216v3) Software CD Straight-through Ethernet Cable Power Adaptor Resistors (1.2kΩ x 20, 6kΩ x 20) Alarm Port Connector (37 Pins) & Alarm Port Cover Remote Control and AAA Batteries 1.2.Hardware Features 1.2.1.Front View Hardware Features
Quick Start Guide PAGE 3 1. Notification LEDs 2. Main control buttons * only for RX328v3, RX368v3, RX3216v3 and RX3616v3 # only for RX3216v3 and RX3616v3 3.Menu control / Local playback control / PTZ control buttons Buttons Menu Mode Playback Mode PTZ Mode Cursor Up Pause Tilt Up Cursor Down Stop Tilt Down Cursor Left Rewind Pan Left Cursor Right Forward Pan Right Enter Play Hardware Features
Quick Start Guide PAGE 4 1.2.2.Back View RX3216v3 Model 1.Alarm / switch Port 2.VGA output 3.Audio In/Out Port, PA 4.NC (Not available for use) 5.Video Input Connectors 6.Power on / off 7.Power input (12V DC) 8.RS 485 In/Out Port 9.USB Port 10.Ethernet Socket (10/100 Base-T) 11.Video Output Connector 1.2.3.Remote Control RX3616v3 Model 3 6 7 8 9 1 2 4 5 11 10 Remote control buttons 1.Show PTZ option menu 2.Number pad (for camera selection / data entry) 3.Next(+) / previous(-) page 4.Menu control / PTZ control 5.Back (for menu) 6.Screen mode FULL QUAD 3x3 HEX 7.Local playback control buttons Play / Pause Stop Rewind Forward 8.Start / stop recording 9.Backup (Footage extraction) 10.Event Status Menu 11.Menu Hardware Features
Quick Start Guide PAGE 5 1.3.Functional Features surelink, support both static and dynamic IP Sophisticated event management System arm/disarm Flexible connections: LAN, ADSL, PSTN, ISDN, mobile network, etc. Triplex operation: simultaneous video monitoring, recording & playback Video motion detection Event-driven recording Pre- & post-event video recording Entry/exit zone configurable on all alarm inputs Auto alarm dialback (Not supported by RX328ND and RX3216ND) Connection authentication Compatibility with popular telemetry protocols Single-site monitoring Web-based video monitoring Programmable video recording Data retention Mobile monitoring 1.4.Hard Disk Installation 1.Put the hard disk into the RXv3 video recording server and connect it to the cables. For RX324v3, RX328v3 and RX3216v3 1.1 Take out the screws. 1.2 Pull up the cover. Hard Disk Installation
Quick Start Guide PAGE 6 1.3 Put the HDD into the RXv3 1.4 Mount the HDD to holders with attached screws. 1.5 Insert the SATA cable to the HDD Hard Disk Installation
Quick Start Guide PAGE 7 For RX364v3, RX368v3, RX3616v3, TeleEye RXv3 video recording server supports SATA standard hard disk. Hard Disk Front Panel Description 1. Key lock 2. Spring lock 3. LED indicator (for Power & Access) Key Lock Description Spring Lock Description Hard Disk Installation
Quick Start Guide PAGE 8 Installation Procedure RX MUST be shut down before installing / uninstalling hard disk 1.Press Menu button, select [SHUT DOWN] option and press Enter button. 2.[SHUT DOWN] menu will pop up and select [SHUT DOWN] option and press Enter button. 3.Select [YES] and press Enter IS NOW SAFE TO TURN OFF]. button to confirm the shut down and wait for the message [IT 4.Switch off RX. 5.Insert the bundled key provided into the keyhole and turn the key clockwise (position B). 6.Pull the spring lock to open the front door. Hard Disk Installation
Quick Start Guide PAGE 9 7.Place the HDD into the cartridge with the hard drive label (printed) side up and be sure the HDD connector side is properly inserted into the cartridge. 8.Close the front door. 9.Insert the bundled key provided into the keyhole and turn the key anti-clockwise (position A). Hard Disk Installation
Quick Start Guide PAGE 10 2.Local Operation (CCTV / VGA Monitor) 2.1.Setup for Local CCTV Monitor When you observe video from CCTV monitor or VGA monitor, icons may be shown on the video Connection Topology Equipment TeleEye RXv3 Video recording server Cameras Video Cables (RG-59) with BNC Header CCTV Monitor Setup for Local CCTV Monitor
Quick Start Guide PAGE 11 Setup Procedure 1.Connect cameras to TeleEye RXv3 {Video Input} with RG59 cable and BNC connector. Note: The camera system is either NTSC or PAL and all cameras must have the SAME system format. 2.Connect CCTV monitor to TeleEye RXv3 {Video Output} with RG59 cable and BNC connector. 3.Install and use the bundled key to lock the {Hard Disk Rack} with hard disk to the TeleEye RXv3. Note: If there is no hard disk installed, Recording and Playback are not functional 4.Plug in the power adapter (12V DC) to TeleEye RXv3. 5.Turn on the power of TeleEye RXv3, camera and monitor. Check the {Power LED} which is lit up in blue color continuously at TeleEye RXv3 front panel after power on. After several seconds, live video appears on the CCTV monitor as follows: Note: Please go through the following steps (6-10) if CCTV monitor does not show video clearly Setup for Local CCTV Monitor
Quick Start Guide PAGE 12 2.2.Icons Description (OSD) When you observe video from CCTV monitor or VGA monitor, icons may be shown on the video. Each of the icons has special meaning. Please find their meanings from the table summary in next page. Icon Representation Alarm event Icon Representation Playback Motion event Pause in playback Video loss event Forward in playback Disk usage alert Backward in playback Recording Fast forward in playback HDD available event Fast backward in playback Schedule recording Step forward in playback Audio channel 1 Step backward in playback Audio channel 2 2.3.Menu Overview (OSD) OSD Menu Overview Setup 1.Video Camera Setting Local Monitoring VGA Setting OSD Color Video Format Sensitivity Boost 2.Audio Audio CH 1 Installed Audio CH 2 Installed PA Installed 3.Recording Recording Mode Custom Frame Rate Disk Mode Quality Image Size Menu Overview (OSD) Recording Audio Channel Audio Quality Schedule Recording Recording Retention Recover Recording 4.Switches 5.Date / Time Time Sync Enabled Time Zone Date Time PRI Time Server SEC Time Server DNS Setting Update Date / Time Status 6.Connection TCP / IP 3G USB Modem Throughput
Quick Start Guide PAGE 13 IP Filtering Scan / Format Disk 1.Scan Disk 2.Format Disk 3.Format USB Flash Server Information 1.Server Name 2.Server IP 3.Model No. 4.Serial No. 5.Version 6.Security Mode Lock Keys 1.Lock Keys 2.Auto Key Lock User Log-In / Out Language Shut Down 7.Event Handler ARM / DISARM Security Switch Alarm Motion Video Loss System Tamper Power Failure Disk Usage HDD Available 8.Server Server Name Registration Checking Build-in Web Server External Keyboard Password Protection Level Upgrade Maintenance Log Backup 9.Password 10.User Account Security Mode Add Account Modify Account Power On Default Right 11.Setting Import / Export Import From USB Export To USB 12.Restore Factory Setting Footage Backup 1.Backup To DVD 2.Backup To USB Flash Live Audio Channel Switch Control OSD Event Menu Overview Event Status 1.Clear Event Event Log 1.Alarm Log 2.Motion Log 3.Video Loss Log 4.System Tamper Log 5.ARM DISARM Tamper Log 6.SECU. Switch Tamper Log 7.Power Failure Log 8.Disk Usage Log 9.HDD Available Log Connection Log Setting Log Operation Log Menu Overview (OSD)
Quick Start Guide PAGE 14 2.4.View Live Video (OSD) 1.Turn on your RXv3 video recording server and cameras 2.Turn on your monitor 3.Select screen mode and cameras by using main control panel buttons on RXv3 video recording server or number pads and screen mode buttons on remote controller FULL QUAD 3x3* HEX # Sequential screen mode * only for RX328v3, RX368v3, RX3216v3 and RX3616v3 # only for RX3216v3 and RX3616v3 2.5.Recording (OSD) 2.5.1.Manual Recording 1.Press [Menu] button [Setup] select [RECORDING] 2.Set all the configurations needed 3.Press [Rec] button on the front panel 4.Select [START RECORDING] 5.During recording, press [Rec] button again for stopping it 2.5.2.Schedule Recording 1.Press [Menu] button [Setup] select [RECORDING] 2.Select [SCHEDULE RECORDING] 3.Select the day by pressing [ ] or [ ] button on the front panel 4.Press on [OK] button to pop out OPTION menu and select [ADD] to add schedule 4.1.Normal recording 4.1.1. Set the [TYPE] to REC 4.1.2. Set the configurations 4.2.Motion recording 4.2.1. Please refer to (4. Reference) in this guide Recording (OSD)
Quick Start Guide PAGE 15 5.Select [APPLY] 6.Press [Rec] button on front panel 7.Select [START SCHEDULE RECORDING] 8.During schedule recording, press [Rec] button again for stopping it 2.6.Playback (OSD) 1.Press [Search] button to pop up [RECORDING LOG] 2.Search log for playback (by 2.1 or 2.2) 2.1.View by log 2.1.1.Select [VIEW LOG] 2.1.2.Select a log by using [ ] or [ ] button on the front panel 2.1.3.Press [OK] button and select [PLAY] 2.2.Search by date or time 2.2.1.Select [SEARCH DATE] to set date 2.2.2.Select [SEARCH TIME] to set time 2.2.3.Select [SEARCH] 3.Press local playback control buttons on the RXv3 to control playback process 4.Press main control buttons on the RXv3 to change the view mode in local CCTV video playback if needed 2.7.Footage Extraction (OSD) 1.Insert the USB flash device to the RXv3 2.Press [Menu] button select [FOOTAGE BACKUP] 3.Set the mode for extraction 4.Set the start date, start time, backup period and backup max size 5.Select [START BACKUP] 6.Unplug the USB flash device after footage extraction finished Footage Extraction (OSD)
Quick Start Guide PAGE 16 3.Remote Operation (Network) 3.1.Network Configuration (Network) PC Requirements: CPU: Intel Pentium Dual-Core 2.2GHz or above Memory: 1GB or above OS: Windows XP or Windows Vista Home/Business Other Requirements: Java: Sun Microsystems Java 2 runtime Version 1.5.0 or above IE: Windows Internet Explorer Version 6 or above There are Ethernet and 3G networks. The following shows the configuration through Ethernet network. For the 3G network configuration, please refer to (4. Reference) in this guide. Configuration: Through Ethernet network 3.2.Icons Description (Network) Icons Description (Network)
Icons Quick Start Guide PAGE 17 Description Camera selection panel 6 7 9 10 3 8 Event status panel 1.Alarm event 2.Video loss event 3.Motion event 4.Disc event 5.Clear event 6.Power Failure Event 7.Alarm Tamper Event 8.System Temper Event 9.Siren off 10.Armed / Disarmed Menu panel 1.Setting 2.Audio 3.PTZ 4.View log 5.Advanced 6.Footage extraction 7.Switch Event icons on screen 1.Motion 2.Playback 3.Video loss Icons on log panel 1.Next page 2.Previous page Icons Description (Network)
Icons Quick Start Guide PAGE 18 2 1 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 Description Icons on PTZ panel 1.Tilt up 2.Pan left 3.Tilt down 4.Pan right 5.Zoom in 6.Zoom out 7.Focus near 8.Focus far 9.Open iris 10.Close iris 11.Washer 12.Wiper 13.Expand panel 14.Shrink panel 1 2 3 4 5 Icons on audio panel 1.Mute 2.Audio level low 3.Audio level medium 4.Audio level high 5.Audio channel 1 6.Audio channel 2 7.Audio on/off 8.PA Icons on playback panel 1.Rewind 2.Play/pause 3.Stop 4.Forward 5.Fast forward Icons Description (Network)
Quick Start Guide PAGE 19 3.3.Menu Overview (Network) Menu Overview Recording Playback Screen Mode Selection Panel 1.Quad Screen 2.3x3 Screen 3.Hex Screen 4.Full Screen Camera Selection Panel 3.4.Setup TCP/IP (Network) Event Status Panel 1.Alarm 2.Video loss 3.Motion 4.Disc 5.Clear Event Menu 1.Setting 2.Audio 3.PTZ 4.View Log 5.Advanced 6.Footage Extraction 7.Switch Logout To setup TCP/IP, please follow either of the methods below. 3.4.1.By OSD menu 1.Press [Menu] button select [SETUP] [CONNECTION] [TCP/IP] 2.Select NO for [Auto IP] if you want to change IP address, mask or gateway. Modify the corresponding fields 3.Wait for the system to save the setting or exit from [MAIN MENU] to save the settings 3.4.2.By IP Setup Utility 1.Install TeleEye IP Setup Utility software by the software CD..NET framework is needed for IP Setup Utility operation. You can find.net framework installer in the software CD. 2.Run IP Setup Utility. 3.Find your RXv3 video recording server according to the serial number provided by your provider. 4.Make sure the gateway is the same as your router. 5.To assign another IP address, mask or gateway, click to uncheck Obtain an IP address automatically and enter the corresponding information. 6.Click on [Apply] to save the changes. Setup TCP/IP (Network)
Quick Start Guide PAGE 20 3.5.View Live Video (Network) 1.Enter IP address plus port number in this format http://ipaddress:portnumber (e.g. http://192.168.0.1:1024) or surelink address in web browser address bar 2.Enter password. Default password can be found in the given registration code sheet. 3.Press [Connect] button 4.Use screen mode selection panel and/or camera selection panel to view video View Live Video (Network)
Quick Start Guide PAGE 21 Remarks: If the cross logo is shown at the top left hand corner of the web page, it implies the Java JVM is not installed in the computer. Please follow method 1 or method 2 to install it. Method 1: Install the Java JVM through the software CD in the package Method 2: Download the Java JVM through http://www.java.com and install it 3.6.Recording (Network) 3.6.1.Manual Recording 1.Click on [Recording] button 2.Select Manual Recording 3.During manual recording, press [Rec] button again for stopping it 3.6.2.Scheduled Recording 1.Go to [Menu] [Server Setting] [Recording] [Scheduled Recording] 2.Click on [Add] to add a schedule recording 3.Select Normal Recording to add a new schedule or select Motion Recording to add a schedule that will record video only when motion event is triggered 4.Go back to main panel and press on [Recording] button 5.Select Scheduled Recording 6.During schedule recording, press [Rec] button again for stopping it Recording (Network)
Quick Start Guide PAGE 22 3.7.Playback (Network) 1.Press [Playback] button 2.Choose a log entry or enter date and time on the bottom of the panel 3.Click on [Play] button to start playback 4.Use playback control panel, camera selection panel and screen mode selection panel to control playback process 3.8.Footage Extraction (Network) 1.Go to [Menu] [Footage extraction] 2.Click [Browse] to select a path 3.Select cameras, mode and start time 4.Select end time or specify the extraction size 5.Click on [Start Extraction] 6.Open the extraction folder and double click TPPlayer.exe 4.Reference For advanced operations, please refer to the RXv3 Supplementary Guide in the software CD. Reference