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Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions

Intellex Record Capacity

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estimates do not include alarm activity.

The following charts show the relationship between activity type,
record capacity and image quality. They identify the minimum
and maximum hours per gigabyte for each type of activity and
quality setting.

Figure 6 — 60 ips Record Capacity Factors

Figure 7 — 50 ips Record Capacity Factors

To estimate the unit’s maximum record capacity:

Identify the image quality that best meets your needs:

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Normal

Extended Record

Summary of Contents for Intellex DV8000

Page 1: ...Intellex Digital Video Management System DV8000 Installation and Operating Instructions Part Number 8200 0029 99 REV A0 ...

Page 2: ...s Corporation Copyright 1997 2001Sensormatic Electronics Corporation Video Systems Division 6795 Flanders Drive San Diego CA 92121 2903 U S A Trademarks Intellex is a registered trademark of Sensormatic Electronics Corporation IntelleCord and Smart Search are trademarks of Sensormatic Electronics Corporation Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation PS 2 is a registered trademark ...

Page 3: ...uipment NOTE This product was FCC verified under test conditions that included the use of shielded I O cables and connectors between system components To be in compliance with FCC regulations the user must use shielded cables and connectors for all except power and alarm cables This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions as set out in the Radio Interference ...

Page 4: ...s of any third party EULA is required as a condition of this agreement Failure to comply with these restrictions will result in automatic termination of this license and will make available to Sensormatic other legal remedies UPGRADES If the Software is an upgrade from another software version you may use or transfer the Software only as specified in this agreement If the Software is an upgrade of...

Page 5: ...number and date of payment and present such proof of payment when service or assistance covered by this warranty is requested U S GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS The software and documentation are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS Use duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph c 1 ii of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at...

Page 6: ... SAMPLE CONFIGURATION The Intellex DV8000 digital video management system displays and records images from multiple video cameras It provides a variety of display and recording options which you can configure according to your specific needs A sample configuration is shown below Figure 1 Basic Intellex System ...

Page 7: ...ORE SAMPLE NETWORK CONFIGURATION One or more Intellex units can be connected over a TCP IP local area network LAN or a wide area network WAN Its data can then be managed from a central site using the Network Client sold separately A sample network configuration is shown below Figure 2 Sample Network Configuration ...

Page 8: ...ly search the image database Play back these video segments Compatible with color and B W video cameras or other NTSC EIA PAL CCIR standard compatible video sources Video synchronization is not required Records images digitally which eliminates the need for VCRs and videotape Backs up images to an optional CD RW or transfers them to videotape Multi camera live displays are available for any camera...

Page 9: ...titles Hard disk storage protects all system configuration information against power loss Unit storage capacity can be increased by installing an additional internal storage or an optional external data storage unit One or two Intellex units can be connected over a TCP IP local area network LAN or wide area network WAN The Network Client software must be installed on your computer ...

Page 10: ...s up and performs its standard system diagnostics 4 REC Recording Indicator This light appears when the unit is recording images to the image database 5 Alarms Indicator This light appears when alarm events have occurred but have not yet been reviewed It also blinks when a notification screen appears 6 CD or Optional CD RW Standard CD can be used for software upgrades If the CD RW option is purcha...

Page 11: ...ct the correct input voltage setting 115 or 230 volts 3 Power out This connector supplies power for another device such as a monitor with the proper plug 4 Mouse This PS 2 style connector accepts the plug from the mouse included with unit or any other PS 2 style input device 5 Keyboard An optional keyboard can be plugged into this PS 2 style connector 6 USB Connectors These connectors are reserved...

Page 12: ...ack connects to a standard analog telephone line connection 13 IEEE 1394 interface FireWire card The optional 1394 interface card is installed in this position This connects to the optional Extended Storage Module 14 Video Out This BNC connector provides a composite video signal of the live display to an optional live monitor 15 Alarms These connectors accept up to 16 alarm inputs and 16 alarm out...

Page 13: ... select Hi Z in the Intellex Setup Options screen If you select 75 ohms in the Intellex Setup Options screen you MUST use the infinity symbol setting on the termination switch consult System Setup Setup Options Screen Connect the video output of each camera or other composite video source to its corresponding Camera In connector Monitor The monitor displays live and recorded cameras as well as sys...

Page 14: ... inputs and outputs Connect up to 8 alarm inputs and 8 alarm outputs See Alarm Connectors for specific pin assignments and additional information Video Out The Video Out connector provides continuous live video even during image playback Connect this output to the video input of an optional live monitor NTSC EIA orPAL CCIR Keyboard If installing a keyboard plug it into the keyboard connector Netwo...

Page 15: ...ess any buttons on the front panel or any keys on the keyboard until this screen disappears Wait at least two minutes for the message and or the splash screen to disappear Otherwise you may interrupt the startup process and affect unit operation If the splash screen does not disappear after two minutes see the Intellex Troubleshooting Guide CAUTION Do NOT install any other software including scree...

Page 16: ...rivilege to access it see Security Setup To exit to Windows 1 From the main screen click the Utility button The Utility Options screen appears see Utility Options 2 Click Exit A confirmation message appears 3 Select No to cancel the exit process and return to the Utility Options screen Select Yes to exit to Windows The Enter PIN Code screen appears 4 Enter the system exit code Contact your dealer ...

Page 17: ...he Settings menu appears 7 Move the mouse pointer to Control Panel and click The Control Panel screen appears 8 Refer to the appropriate instructions to configure Regional settings see Regional Settings Right or left handed mouse settings see Mouse Settings Time zone settings see Time Zone Settings Network settings see Network Settings ...

Page 18: ...y a list of languages including countries and regions Since the list is too long for the display area a scroll bar appears along the right side with arrows at the top and bottom and a slide button between Use the scroll bar to display languages countries and regions that are hidden Click up arrow or down arrow or drag the scroll button up or down 3 When you locate the correct language including co...

Page 19: ...t whenever the instructions say click The LEFT mouse button is the secondary mouse button Press it whenever the instructions say right click To change the mouse to left or right handed operation NOTE Do NOT change any other mouse settings or you may impact others who use this unit 1 From the Control Panel screen double click the Mouse icon The Mouse Properties screen appears 2 Select Right handed ...

Page 20: ...een appears 3 Click down arrow to display a list of time zones Since the list of time zones is too long for the display area a scroll bar appears along the right side with arrows at the top and bottom and a slide button between Use the scroll bar to display time zones that are hidden Click up arrow or down arrow or drag the scroll button up or down 4 When you locate the correct time zone select it...

Page 21: ...ot begin with a number 3 Use the mouse to highlight the current Computer name Then enter a new Computer name The unit displays this name on the Intellex Status screen 4 Use the mouse to highlight the current Workgroup Then enter a new Workgroup Although not required we recommend assigning each Intellex unit to a workgroup 5 If you want to enter a description use the mouse to highlight the current ...

Page 22: ... screen A screen appears with the current language button highlighted 2 Select one of the following options English Display all Intellex screens and help topics in English Français French Display all Intellex screens and help topics in French Deutsch German Display all Intellex screens and help topics in German Español Spanish Display all Intellex screens and help topics in Spanish 3 Select Apply ...

Page 23: ...task bar appears 3 Click the Start button The Start menu appears 4 Click Shut Down The Shut Down Windows screen appears 5 Select one of the following Stand b y Do NOT use this option Shut down Use this option to turn off the Intellex unit Restart Use this option to restart the Intellex unit with the new settings Restart in MS DOS mode Do NOT use this option 6 Select Cancel to cancel the operation ...

Page 24: ...and indicators are described below 1 On screen Controls Use the mouse pointer to access unit functions For a description of these controls see On screen Controls and Indicators in this chapter 2 Image Area The Intellex unit displays both live and playback images in this area of the screen in the selected screen format 3 Image Database This progress bar indicates how much recording space in the ima...

Page 25: ...e of control during setup by clicking the Display button on the Setup Options screen Jog Shuttle Play Pause button You can control play pause as well as playback direction and speed by clicking and dragging the on screen control See Playback Operation for more information VCR Play Pause Control You can control play pause as well as playback direction and speed by clicking each of the icons on the ...

Page 26: ...tatus Click to display the unit s status screen See Reviewing Unit Status for more information 14 Seq Sequence Click to display cameras sequentially See Camera Sequencing for more information 15 Full Scrn Click to hide the controls and indicators and to display the current images full screen in the selected screen format see Switch to Full Screen To get out of full screen format and back to the pr...

Page 27: ...ex unit is first powered up the main screen appears see Intellex Main Screen NOTE Security is disabled at the factory However if the unit displays the login screen enter the administrator s default PIN code 1234 See Logging In and Changing Users for more information When installing the unit verify the Date Time Settings then do the camera settings ...

Page 28: ...s in this installation including daytime and nighttime operation and weekday weekend and holiday operation see Schedule Setup Record Mode Click to access the Record Mode screen Use this screen to define how the unit records regular nonalarm images see Record Mode Setup Alarms Click to access the Alarm Setup screens Use these screens to define how the unit responds to various alarm conditions see A...

Page 29: ...rrent camera names Then use the virtual keyboard or the physical keyboard if attached to enter the new name up to 10 characters The default names are Camera1 through Camera8 Cameras 9 16 not used Click OK to accept the new camera names as well as any changes on the other Camera Setup screen Click Cancel to cancel the changes CAUTION If you set the termination switch at 75 ohms you MUST select Hi Z...

Page 30: ...s valid you gain access to all of your assigned privileges The unit denies access to unassigned privileges in one of two ways Disabled options The option is grayed out and does not function Alert messages An alert message may appear describing the situation and or suggesting an alternate action Your privileges are managed by the system administrator who maintains the user list and assigns user nam...

Page 31: ...ss it If the security system is enabled users must log in using their PIN Once validated users have immediate access to functions according to their assigned privileges 1 From the main screen click the Setup button The Setup Options screen appears see Setup Options Screen 2 Click the Security button A screen appears that lists all current system users in alphabetical order Use this screen to add o...

Page 32: ...ctions are only available to users who have permission to access them These permissions are assigned in this section of the screen Use the mouse pointer to select the privileges for this user To view more privileges click up arrow or down arrow or drag the scroll button up or down Setup Cameras This privilege lets this user change camera names and termination settings see Camera Setup Security Thi...

Page 33: ... Options Clear Latched Messages This privilege lets this user clear latched alarm messages see Utility Options System Exit to System This privilege lets this user access the Exit button on the Utility Options screen see Utility Options Shutdown This privilege lets this user access the Shutdown button on the Utility Options screen see Utility Options Upgrade License This privilege lets this user ac...

Page 34: ... and privileges 2 Make the changes to the user s information and privileges See Add a New User for information on each field and privilege NOTE The user name Administrator and all privileges are automatically assigned to the system administrator This user s name and privileges cannot be changed However you should change its default PIN 1234 to protect the system from unauthorized use Select OK to ...

Page 35: ...on The user will no longer have access to the system Select the user from the user list To view other users click up arrow or down arrow or drag the scroll button up or down NOTE You cannot delete the Administrator or the current user 1 Click Delete A confirmation screen appears 2 Select Yes to delete the selected user Select No to close this screen without deleting the user ...

Page 36: ...ir individual privileges To enable or disable system security 1 Click Enable or Disable from the user list screen A confirmation message appears 2 Select Yes to enable or disable system security The system displays the Enter PIN Code screen Select No to close the message screen without enabling or disabling security 3 Enter the system administrator s four digit PIN code The unit displays asterisks...

Page 37: ...r or Return key to enable or disable system security 4 The system verifies the code If you entered the correct code the system enables or disables security and closes this screen If you did not enter the correct code the system displays an error message Click OK to close this screen without enabling or disabling security ...

Page 38: ... screen click the Setup button The Setup Options screen appears 2 Click the Schedule button The Mode screen the first Schedule Setup screen appears The Mode screen lets you indicate whether the unit will operate on a regular custom or single camera schedule The default is Use Regular Schedule Use Regular Schedule Select this option to use the same schedule for all cameras see Regular Schedule Setu...

Page 39: ...eturn to the Setup Options screen Regular Rate Quality Setup Use the Rate Quality screen to set the record rate and quality for normal operation Rate Select the record rate in ips images per second for regular operation The actual record rate is affected by motion and other factors The default is 30 ips 25 ips PAL 1 Click down arrow A list of record rates appears 2 Click the desired record rate Qu...

Page 40: ...Otherwise click OK to accept the new rate quality settings as well as any changes on the other Regular Schedule Setup screens and return to the Setup Options screen Click Cancel to cancel the changes and return to the Setup Options screen Regular Time Setup Use the Time screen to set the start times for daytime and nighttime operation Start day at Use this option to set the start time for daytime ...

Page 41: ...etection filter the unit records images from the camera at the record rate specified in the Alarm Setup screens Cameras All camera names are listed down the left side of the screen in camera order NOTE Before you can configure a live filter you must record at least one image from the camera Until an image is recorded the filter options are disabled Day Filter Use this option to select a live filte...

Page 42: ...ral regular schedule configuration options NOTE The popup menu will not appear unless a filter name appears in one of the filter fields 1 Move the mouse pointer over either the Day Filter or the Night Filter next to a camera name 2 Click the right mouse button The regular schedule popup menu appears one or more options may not be available Setup Use this option to configure the selected filter for...

Page 43: ...mory NOTE You cannot paste a filter configuration from one camera to another camera 1 Select the filter to copy 2 Click the right mouse button to display the regular schedule popup menu 3 Select Copy The unit copies the filter s information into memory 4 Select the filter field to add the filter configuration you copied 5 Click the right mouse button to display the regular schedule popup menu 6 Se...

Page 44: ... configuration into memory 4 Select the filter to replace 5 Click the right mouse button to display the regular schedule popup menu 6 Select Replace The filter s configuration replaces the existing filter Delete Use this option to delete a filter configuration 1 Select the filter to delete 2 Click the right mouse button to display the regular schedule popup menu 3 Select Delete The unit deletes th...

Page 45: ...ay operation including operating hours recording modes and filters for each camera The Time Holiday and Set Holidays tabs appear When Use Custom Schedule is selected this option is selected by default Click OK to accept the new schedule mode as well as any changes on the other Custom Schedule Setup screens and return to the Setup Options screen Click Cancel to cancel the changes and return to the ...

Page 46: ...days The unit changes the Weekend Start End Times options to Include part of Friday and Include part of Sunday Sunday Only Select this option to use the weekend schedule only on Sundays The unit will use the weekday schedule on Saturdays The unit changes the Weekend Start End Times options to Include part of Saturday and Include part of Monday Weekend Start End Times Start weekend processing at a ...

Page 47: ...es 30 minute increments Holiday Start End Times Start holiday processing at a specific time on the day before the holiday for example at 6 00 p m on the night before Likewise stop holiday processing at a specific time on the day after the holiday for example at 6 00 a m on the morning after By default holidays include part of the day before and part of the day after If the day before is not includ...

Page 48: ...the operating schedule for each camera All three screens operate the same way The Weekend tab only appears if Include Weekend is selected on the Mode screen The Holiday tab only appears if Include Holiday is selected on the Mode screen Schedule Area Use the main schedule area to define and display the active alarmed and disabled segments for each camera Hours are listed across the top of the sched...

Page 49: ...th Schedule Segments for information about defining a disabled segment Setup After they are defined you can configure active and alarmed segments See Configuring an Active Segment and Configuring an Alarmed Segment for more information 1 Define the segment see Working with Schedule Segments 2 Use one of the following options Double click the segment to configure Select the segment to configure the...

Page 50: ...nd and Holiday 1 Click this button to undo the last change 2 Continue clicking to undo additional changes 3 When the button becomes disabled you cannot undo any more changes Select another Custom Schedule Setup Option for configuration Otherwise click OK to accept the new displayed schedule as well as any changes on the other Custom Schedule Setup screens and return to the Setup Options screen Cli...

Page 51: ...to select the next month 3 Click the day of the month to select the day The calendar closes and the selected date is displayed 4 Click the Add to list button The unit displays the date in the holiday list Remove from list Click to remove the highlighted holiday from the list and display it in the date field On that day the unit will use the appropriate weekday or weekend schedule and will not use ...

Page 52: ... Setup Screen Use the Single Camera screen to select the camera rate and quality for single camera operation Camera Select the camera to record during single camera operation The first camera is selected by default 1 Click down arrow A list of cameras appears 2 Click the desired camera Rate Select the record rate in ips images per second for single camera operation The actual record rate is affect...

Page 53: ...tivity to use when recording this camera The default is Normal High At this setting Intellex records the smaller changes between images improving the perceived picture quality As a result this setting requires more storage space Normal At this setting Intellex ignores the smaller more subtle changes between images Select another Single Camera Schedule Setup Option for configuration Otherwise click...

Page 54: ...he camera An indicator appears next to the camera name to help keep track of the pointer s position 4 Move the mouse pointer to the segment start time An indicator appears next to the matching 30 minute mark to help keep track of the pointer s position 5 Click and hold the mouse button The mouse pointer changes to 6 Drag the mouse pointer to the right or left A box displays the segment s new start...

Page 55: ...r release the mouse button When changing the times of adjacent segments the unit chooses the segment that you are enlarging Then it displays the times for that segment For example when enlarging an alarmed segment 00 00 to 07 00 that is next to an active segment 07 00 to 18 00 click on the boundary between the segments 07 00 and drag right The unit displays the alarmed segment s new times as long ...

Page 56: ...ollowing methods to delete a segment Create a new segment over the segment to delete Change the start time of the segment to match its end time Change the start time of the next segment to the start time of the segment to delete Change the end time of the previous segment to the end time of the segment to delete Use the custom schedule popup menu to delete the segment see Custom Schedule Popup Men...

Page 57: ...ropriate screen Weekday Weekend or Holiday 2 Move the mouse pointer to the name of the camera to copy 3 Click and hold the mouse button The mouse pointer changes to 4 Drag the mouse pointer to the camera to change The new segments appear on the camera line NOTE The pointer changes to if it is dragged to an area of the screen without a camera name ...

Page 58: ...splay the custom schedule popup menu 3 Select Setup The Active Segment screen appears for an active segment see Configuring an Active Segment The Alarmed Segment screen appears for an alarmed segment see Configuring an Alarmed Segment Copy Use this option to copy one or more schedule segments into the unit s memory Then use a paste option to add the segment and or filter information to another seg...

Page 59: ...r screen select the screen Weekday Weekend or Holiday 5 Move the mouse pointer to the camera where you want to add the segment 6 Click the right mouse button to display the custom schedule popup menu 7 Select Paste Segment s The segment s time information is added to the new camera To copy all segments from one camera to another 1 Move the mouse pointer over the name of the camera to copy 2 Click ...

Page 60: ... copies the segment s information into memory 4 Select the segment to add the filter you copied Select any active or alarmed segment for the same camera on any screen 5 Click the right mouse button to display the custom schedule popup menu 6 Select Paste Filter The filter and its configuration information are added to the new segment Paste Filter to All Segments Use this option to copy a filter co...

Page 61: ...3 Select Copy The unit copies the information for each segment on the line into memory 4 Move the mouse pointer to the same camera name on another screen 5 Click the right mouse button to display the custom schedule popup menu 6 Select Paste Segment s and Filter s The segments and their filters are added to the camera s line Delete Segment s Use this option to delete one or more schedule segments ...

Page 62: ...e segments for a camera 1 Move the mouse pointer over the name of the camera with filters to delete 2 Click the right mouse button to display the custom schedule popup menu 3 Select Delete Filter s The unit deletes the filter configurations for all segments on the line Delete Segment s and Filter s Use this option to delete one or more schedule segments and their filter configurations if any from ...

Page 63: ...System Installation and Operating Instructions 63 Schedule Setup MORE 2 Click the right mouse button to display the custom schedule popup menu 3 Select Delete Segment s and Filter s The unit deletes all segments and filters on the line ...

Page 64: ... mm to hh mm Indicates the camera name and the segment s start and end times Quality Select the record quality to use during this segment The default is Normal Super Record images at the highest image quality Since the unit uses the lowest level of compression this setting requires the highest amount of storage space Normal Record images at normal image quality This setting provides a balance betw...

Page 65: ...image from the camera Until an image is recorded the filter options are disabled 1 Click down arrow A list of filters appears 2 Click the desired filter Select None to disable any previously configured filters 3 Click Setup to configure the filter see Live Filter Configuration Setup Select a filter for this segment then click Setup to configure it see Live Filter Configuration Select another segme...

Page 66: ... name and the segment s start and end times Pre Alarm Quality Select the record quality for the pre alarm images recorded during this segment The default is Normal NOTE This quality setting only affects pre alarm images To set the record quality of alarm images refer to Alarm Operations later in this chapter Super Record images at the highest image quality Since the unit uses the lowest level of c...

Page 67: ...n arrow A list of filters appears 2 Click the desired filter Select None to disable any previously configured filters 3 Click Setup to configure the filter see Live Filter Configuration Pre Alarm Duration The unit continuously saves pre alarm images for each camera up to the pre alarm duration When an event occurs the unit records these images to the image database The default is 15 Seconds 1 Clic...

Page 68: ...tion whenever possible This is especially important with multiple disks and or external disk storage systems Select Cameras Select this option to specify which camera s will delete data according to your Data Lifetime settings Click on the Setup button The list of available cameras is displayed Select a camera and then specify its Data Lifetime data duration in number of days ranging from 1 to 199...

Page 69: ...backup immediately Continue recording images at the beginning of the database which overwrites older images After clearing the option screen the operator must select Begin Record on the Utility Options screen to restart unit recording See Begin Record for more information Notify when ____ full In linear mode the unit notifies the operator when the image database reaches a certain level 50 to 100 T...

Page 70: ...verwritten images cannot be recovered Circular In circular mode the unit records from the beginning to the end of the image database When the database is full the unit automatically starts recording from the beginning of the database The unit does not clear the database However it overwrites older images as necessary including alarm images Once overwritten images cannot be recovered Click OK to ac...

Page 71: ...row or down arrow to display the desired number of minutes 2 Click the seconds display Click up arrow or down arrow to display the desired number of seconds Rate Select the record rate in ips images per second when an alarm occurs The actual record rate is affected by the number of cameras motion and other factors The default is 30 ips 25 ips PAL 1 Click down arrow A list of record rates appears 2...

Page 72: ...lect the record quality to use when an alarm occurs The default setting is Normal Super Record images at the highest image quality Since the unit uses the lowest level of compression this setting requires the highest amount of storage space Normal Record images at normal image quality This setting provides a balance between compression and storage space requirements Extended Record Record images a...

Page 73: ...Alarm Setup MORE Normal At this setting Intellex ignores the smaller more subtle changes between images Click OK to accept the displayed alarm setup options as well as any changes on the other Alarm Setup screens and return to the Setup Options screen Click Cancel to cancel the changes ...

Page 74: ...hen searching the image database 1 8 Use the mouse pointer to highlight one of the current alarm input names Then use the virtual keyboard or the physical keyboard if attached to enter the new name up to 10 characters The default names are AlarmIn1 through AlarmIn8 Click OK to accept the displayed alarm input names as well as any changes on the other Alarm Setup screens and return to the Setup Opt...

Page 75: ...n Polarity screen These names are configured in the Alarms In Names screen Polarity Select the desired polarity for this alarm input Active Low or Active High That is select the signal that triggers an alarm The default setting is Active Low 1 Click down arrow for the alarm input The two polarity options appear 2 Click the desired alarm input polarity Click OK to accept the displayed alarm input p...

Page 76: ...ns let you configure how the unit displays live video images You must possess the Setup Display privilege to access it see Security Setup 1 From the main screen click the Setup button The Setup Options screen appears see Setup Options Screen 2 Click the Display button The Mode screen the first Display Setup screen appears see Display Setup ...

Page 77: ... amount of time the unit displays a camera s images before switching to the next camera This setting is used with camera sequencing see Camera Sequencing The setting can range from one second 00 01 to two minutes 02 00 The default is two seconds 00 02 1 Click the minutes display Click up arrow or down arrow to display the desired number of minutes 2 Click the seconds display Click up arrow or down...

Page 78: ...put if any appear in the designated corner The default is Yes Select No to hide image information during playback Overlay Position Select a screen position for the overlay information during playback Upper Left Upper Right Lower Left Lower Right The default is Upper Right Click OK to accept the displayed mode settings as well as any changes on the other Display Setup screens and return to the Setu...

Page 79: ...eras in the 2x2 3x3 or 4x4 configuration to its default as shown To configure any display format The camera format screen shows the location of each camera as configured 1 Select the name of the camera from the list The indicator for the camera lights 2 Move the mouse pointer to any location on the grid 3 Click the grid location for the selected camera The name of the camera displays in its grid l...

Page 80: ...Use the Time option to change the system time 1 Click the hours display Click up arrow or down arrow to display the desired number of hours 24 hour format 2 Click the minutes display Click up arrow or down arrow to display the desired number of minutes 3 Click the seconds display Click up arrow or down arrow to display the desired number of seconds five second increments Use the Date option to cha...

Page 81: ... and 5001 for the LiveVideo Port Unless instructed otherwise by your IS administrator you should accept these settings as they correspond to the default settings in the Network Client software If you do change port address assignments they will take effect only after the unit is restarted See the Connecting Network Client with the Remote Intellex Unit section in the Network Client Installation Ope...

Page 82: ...asure Enter the code from one of the following Screen Keypad 1 Use the mouse pointer to click the numeric buttons to enter the code 2 Click backspace to erase an entry 3 Click OK to log in Physical Keypad The physical keypad is located on the optional keyboard 1 Make sure the numeric lock indicator on the keyboard is lit If not press the numeric lock key on the keypad 2 Press the numeric keys on t...

Page 83: ...f the unit the previous operator must log out and the new operator must log in 1 Click Utility on the main screen The Utility Options screen appears 2 Click Log Out A confirmation message appears 3 Select one of the following options No Click to close this screen without logging out Yes Click to log out The Enter PIN Code screen appears and the unit prevents any access until another user logs in 4...

Page 84: ...ing Image Display MORE CONTROLLING IMAGE DISPLAY Image display is located in the central area of the screen where the unit displays images The image area is affected by the following Screen Format Image Area Popup Menu Full Screen Operation Camera Sequencing Live Monitor Optional Unit Schedule ...

Page 85: ...e You can also click any camera button to display a camera in this format 2x2 Click this button to select the four window 2x2 format The cameras assigned to this format will display In this format up to four cameras can be displayed together 3x3 Click this button to select the eight window 3x3 format The cameras assigned to this format will display In this format up to eight cameras can be display...

Page 86: ...screen mode and display the controls and indicators again see Switch to Menu Single Pane NOTE This feature is only available for active cameras Select this option to display the selected camera in the 1x1 format 1 Move the mouse pointer over the camera s image in the image area 2 Click the right mouse button The Image Area Popup menu appears 3 Select Single pane The unit switches the live display ...

Page 87: ...t immediately displays the camera s images in the 1x1 format Mode Select this option to change the screen format 1 Move the mouse pointer over the image area 2 Click the right mouse button The Image Area Popup menu appears 3 Select Mode The unit displays a list of screen modes 1x1 2x2 3x3 4x4 4 Select the desired screen format The unit immediately changes the image area Cancel Select this option t...

Page 88: ...en format 1x1 2x2 or 3x3 4x4 is not used The screen format changes 2 Click the Full Scrn button The screen controls disappear and the screen format fills the display To change the screen format 1 Click the right mouse button The Image Area Popup menu appears 2 Select Mode The unit displays a list of screen modes Single 2x2 or 3x3 4x4 is not used 3 Select the desired screen format The unit immediat...

Page 89: ...ncing stops when an alarm occurs You must acknowledge the alarm before you can start camera sequencing again If you do nothing sequencing resumes as soon as the unit clears the alarm see Alarm Operations To start camera sequencing 1 Select the screen format 1x1 2x2 or 3x3 4x4 is not used 2 Click the Seq button The unit switches cameras in the lower right window or full screen at the Live Display S...

Page 90: ...talled the unit displays all live images continuously on the optional monitor Live display commands such as selecting a camera or a screen format appear immediately on the optional monitor Unit Schedule Images from cameras that are disabled in the schedule will not display This helps the user monitor cameras that are being recorded For more information see Schedule Setup ...

Page 91: ... are lit when the unit is recording at least one camera Camera Lists the name for each camera sorted by camera number 1 8 Camera names are configured in the Cameras portion of the Setup Options screen Quality Lists the current record quality setting Super Normal or Extended Record for each camera Quality settings are configured in the Schedule portion of the Setup Options screen Sensitivity Lists ...

Page 92: ...e unit only displays this information when Linear is selected in the Record Mode portion of the Setup Options screen Record Rate Displays the current system record rate which is configured in the Schedule portion of the Setup Options screen Schedule Mode Displays the schedule mode for the unit Regular Custom or Single Camera which is configured in the Schedule portion of the Setup Options screen N...

Page 93: ... messages from the live display see Clear Latched Erase CD RW Use this option to erase a CD RW disk to use for exporting files Log Out Use this option to inform the system that you are transferring control to a different user see Log Out Shutdown Use this option to shut down the system see Shutdown Exit Use this option to exit from the Intellex system and gain access to the unit s operating system...

Page 94: ...e image database This option is only available when The system is configured for linear mode operation see Record Mode Setup and The Begin recording later option was selected from the full database notification screen NOTE The Begin Record option is a protected feature You must possess the Record Enable privilege to access it see Security Setup To begin recording again 1 From the main screen click...

Page 95: ... of the Setup Options screen NOTE Generating alarms is a protected feature You must possess the Generate Alarms privilege to access it see Security Setup To generate one or more alarms 1 From the main screen click the Utility button The Utility Options screen appears see Utility Options 2 Click Generate Alarms The generate alarms screen appears Select one of the following options Cameras Select on...

Page 96: ...reen and when one or more alarm messages appear on the live display NOTE Clearing latched messages is a protected feature You must possess the Clear Latched Messages privilege to access it see Security Setup 1 From the main screen click the Utility button The Utility Options screen appears see Utility Options 2 Click the Clear Latched button A confirmation screen will appear 3 Select No to cancel ...

Page 97: ... a new user logs in Normal processing continues whether or not a user is logged in NOTE This option is only available if system security is enabled see Security Setup 1 From the main screen click the Utility button The Utility Options screen appears see Utility Options 2 Click Log Out A confirmation message appears 3 Select No to close this screen without logging out Select Yes to log out The syst...

Page 98: ... screen click the Utility button The Utility Options screen appears see Utility Options 2 Click Shutdown A confirmation message appears 3 Select No to cancel the shutdown and return to the Utility Options screen NOTE If the unit is backing up images it interrupts the backup before shutting down Click Yes to shut down the system The unit exits the Intellex software and turns off unit power automati...

Page 99: ... to cancel the exit process and return to the Utility Options screen Click Yes to exit Intellex and go to Windows The Enter PIN Code screen appears 4 Enter the system exit code Contact your dealer or Sensormatic for this code The unit displays asterisks as a security measure a Use the mouse pointer to click the numeric buttons to enter the code b Click backspace to erase an entry c Click OK to exi...

Page 100: ...100 Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Utility Options MORE Utility Options screen see Shutdown ...

Page 101: ...Utility Options 2 Click About Intellex The About Intellex screen appears 3 Clicking on the System button displays information about the CPU speed the disk capacity and the MAC Address Media Access Control address that is unique to each network card The MAC Address information is needed when ordering software upgrades If you need to upgrade your software license click on the Upgrade button A window...

Page 102: ...ilege to access it see Security Setup This chapter describes playback operation on the Intellex unit It describes Playback screen controls and indicators Using date time camera and alarm criteria to search the image database Using optional Smart Search filters to search the image database NOTE You must have purchased the Smart Pack option to use the Searching with Filters functions For information...

Page 103: ...ontrols and indicators are described below 1 Playback Controls Use the mouse pointer to access unit functions For a description of these controls see Playback Controls and Indicators 2 Begin flag In Play mode first define a video clip by clicking the Begin flag left of the Export button to mark the clip s start 3 End flag In Play mode first define a video clip by clicking the End flag left of the ...

Page 104: ...displays playback images in this area of the screen 6 Slider Drag to select any starting point in a video segment by moving the slider control As you move the slider theDate and Time at the slider s location in the segment is displayed in the main screen Move the slider to any desired point in the segment then click Play to begin or resume playback of the segment at that point 7 Playback Overlay D...

Page 105: ...nob or VCR Control Controls the playback speed and direction see Using the Playback Screen The unit displays the playback speed 1x to 5x and direction forward or reverse VCR Control You can control play pause as well as playback direction and speed by clicking each of the icons on the on screen control The center icon selects pause mode controls to the right are forward play then fast play the con...

Page 106: ... camera sequencing appears immediately 16 Full Scrn Click to hide the playback controls and indicators and to display the image area full screen Click the screen to display the playback controls and indicators again and to display the image area at its normal size see Full Screen Operation 17 Search Click to search the image database for specific images see Image Database Search 18 Close Click to ...

Page 107: ...icon selects pause mode controls to the right are forward play then fast play the controls to the left are reverse play and fast reverse play If in pause mode play or reverse play will display image by image From either the main screen or the playback screen click the Search button to search the image database for specific video segments When the unit lists the segments that match the search crite...

Page 108: ...he unit uses slow motion and plays images slower During playback when you click and drag the arrows on the Play Pause button the unit displays one of the following on the Play Pause button Play nX Forward playback at nX speed 1X to 5X Play nX Reverse playback at nX speed 1X to 5X nX Pause Playback is paused forward playback in slow motion speed indicated by nX 1X to 5X nX Pause Playback is paused ...

Page 109: ...k a camera button 1 8 to play back images from a different camera If the last image for the newly selected camera was recorded more than one minute earlier the unit displays a message You can choose whether or not to display the segment When you select a different video segment from the alarm review screen or a search screen the unit synchronizes all video segments to the new segment s time Full S...

Page 110: ...the main screen or the playback screen click the Search button The Mode screen appears From the Mode screen choose to search the image database using general search criteria or the Smart Search filters The default is No Image Filters No Image Filters Select this option to search the image database using date and time camera and or alarm criteria see Searching without Filters NOTE You must have pur...

Page 111: ...arch Results portion of the screen see Working with Search Results 2 Click Play to begin playing the video segment The playback screen appears see Using the Playback Screen Click New to clear the current search criteria on all of the search screens and begin a new search The unit erases the previous search results from the screen Click Close to close this screen Either the main screen or the playb...

Page 112: ...nits 3 Click the up or down arrow on the scroll box to display the correct amount of time The default is 1 Select the Mode Cameras or Alarm tab to define a search for a specific video segment Find Click to start the search using the entered search criteria As soon as a search is started the unit erases any previous search results from the screen the search icon moves while the unit is searching th...

Page 113: ...ra in the search 1 Click the Specific Camera indicator The unit enables the camera name box 2 Click down arrow A list of camera names appears in camera number order 1 8 The first is the default 3 Use the scroll bar to display cameras that are hidden Click up arrow or down arrow or drag the scroll button up or down 4 Click the desired camera Select the Mode Cameras or Alarm tab to define a search f...

Page 114: ... Search Alarm Input Use this option to use alarm input information to search the image database No Input Use this option to include video segments in the search which have no alarm input This is the default Any Input Use this option to include any video segments in the search which have an alarm input Specific Input Use this option to include video segments in the search which have a specific alar...

Page 115: ...e Mode Date Time or Cameras tab to define a search for a specific video segment Find Click to start the search using the entered search criteria As soon as a search is started the unit erases any previous search results from the screen the search icon moves while the unit is searching the unit lists matching video segments as they are found Stop Click to interrupt the search process The unit lists...

Page 116: ...tal Video Management System Installation and Operating Instructions Image Database Search MORE Search Results The unit lists all video segments that match the search criteria in this area see Working with Search Results ...

Page 117: ...elect a video segment from the Search Results portion of the screen see Working with Search Results 2 Click Play to begin playing the video segment The playback screen appears see Using the Playback Screen Click New to clear the current search criteria on all of the search screens and begin a new search The unit erases the previous search results from the screen Click Close to close this screen Ei...

Page 118: ... enables the associated fields 2 Click down arrow on the units box The default is Hour s Click the correct units 3 Click the up or down arrow on the scroll box to display the correct amount of time The default is 1 Select the Mode or Filters tab to define a search for a specific video segment Find Click to start the search using the entered search criteria As soon as a search is started the unit e...

Page 119: ...mera names appears in camera number order 1 16 The first is the default 2 Use the scroll bar to display cameras that are hidden Click up arrow or down arrow or drag the scroll button up or down Click the desired camera Duration min sec Use this option to limit multiple listings of the same event during a search When a video segment fulfills the search criteria the unit lists it in the search resul...

Page 120: ...lter Configuration Select the Mode or Date Time tab to define a search for a specific video segment Find Click to start the search using the entered search criteria As soon as a search is started the unit erases any previous search results from the screen the search icon moves while the unit is searching the unit lists matching video segments as they are found Stop Click to interrupt the search pr...

Page 121: ...tem Installation and Operating Instructions 121 Image Database Search MORE to display online help for this screen Search Results The unit lists all video segments that match the search criteria in this area see Working with Search Results ...

Page 122: ... or off uses a flashlight or blocks the camera lens See Light Change for details on target area definition and sensitivity settings NOTE You can only configure one light change target search area at a time Motion Detection Use the Motion Detection screen to configure the target area for the motion detection filter Once configured the filter selects video segments with movement in the target area S...

Page 123: ...eading to sort the search results list by that category Clicking again sorts the list contents by that category in the reverse order NOTE You can change a column s width by dragging the line between column headers to the right or the left The unit does not save the column width settings when you access this screen again Selecting a Segment to Review Whenever the search results list is too long for...

Page 124: ...ons Alarm Operations MORE ALARM OPERATIONS The Intellex unit detects and responds to four types of alarm events Mechanical Alarms Live Filter Events Video Loss Alarms Generated Alarms NOTE The unit only processes alarm events for cameras that are being recorded when the alarm occurs ...

Page 125: ...arm output associated with the camera 2 The unit records images from the alarm camera at the alarm record rate and quality setting see Alarm Setup 3 The unit adds the alarm camera to the alarm group and records its images more often than nonalarm cameras see Alarm Groups 4 The unit lights the Alarms indicator as soon as the alarm is cleared 5 The unit flags the video segment in the image database ...

Page 126: ... energizes the alarm output associated with camera 16 see Alarm Setup The unit remains in the alarm state until ALL of the following occur a All alarms including mechanical are released b The Duration time elapses see Alarm Setup Once the unit exits the alarm state it returns to the previous display mode record mode and quality settings If the Latch Messages option is selected see Alarm Setup the ...

Page 127: ...ee Alarm Setup 3 The unit adds the alarm camera to the alarm group and records its images more often than nonalarm cameras see Alarm Groups 4 The unit lights the Alarms indicator as soon as the alarm is cleared 5 The unit flags the video segment in the image database with the name of the live filter 6 If the Pre Alarm Duration option is selected the unit saves the pre alarm images to the image dat...

Page 128: ...emains in the alarm state until ALL of the following occur a The activity that triggered the live filter ceases and all other alarms are released b The Duration time elapses see Alarm Setup Once the unit exits the alarm state it returns to the previous display mode record mode and quality settings If the Latch Messages option is selected see Alarm Setup the unit displays the alarm message until th...

Page 129: ...4 If the Pre Alarm Duration option is selected the unit saves the pre alarm images to the image database see Custom Schedule Setup 5 If the Alarm Message Display option is selected see Alarm Setup a If the camera is not currently displayed or is displayed in the camera sequencing window the unit switches the live display monitor to the 4x4 format and overrides the display settings for the duration...

Page 130: ... time elapses see Alarm Setup Once the unit exits the alarm state it returns to the previous display mode record mode and quality settings If the Latch Messages option is selected see Alarm Setup the unit displays the alarm message until the Clear Latched button on the Utility Options screen is clicked see Utility Options ...

Page 131: ... unit flags the video segment in the image database with the name Gen Alarm 6 If the Pre Alarm Duration option is selected the unit saves the pre alarm images to the image database see Custom Schedule Setup 7 If the Alarm Message Display option is selected see Alarm Setup a If the camera is not currently displayed or is displayed in the camera sequencing window the unit switches the live display m...

Page 132: ...re released b The Duration time elapses see Alarm Setup Once the unit exits the alarm state it returns to the previous display mode record mode and quality settings If the Latch Messages option is selected see Alarm Setup the unit displays the alarm message until the Clear Latched button on the Utility Options screen is clicked see Utility Options ...

Page 133: ... camera it samples from all cameras in the alarm group As alarms start and stop cameras are added to and removed from the alarm group For example if alarms are detected at inputs 5 and 9 the unit creates an alarm group containing these two cameras The sequence changes as shown below The group is repeated after each nonalarm camera Suppose alarm input 9 clears The unit drops camera 9 from the alarm...

Page 134: ...th a check Date Time This column lists the date and time for each video segment Camera This column lists the camera name for each video segment Alarm This column lists the alarm input or alarm type for each video segment Duration m s This column lists the length of each video segment in minutes and seconds Clear All Select this option to clear all alarms from the alarm review list The display will...

Page 135: ...lear the highlighted alarm from the list and return to the alarm review screen Click No to cancel the operation and return to the alarm review screen Select Play to play back a video segment containing a recorded alarm see Selecting a Segment to Review Click Close to close the alarm review screen and return to the main screen ...

Page 136: ...for the display area a scroll bar appears along the right side with arrows at the top and bottom and a slide button between Use the scroll bar to display hidden video segments Click up arrow or down arrow or drag the scroll button up or down When you locate the correct video segment select it and click Play After a segment is reviewed the unit marks it under the Status column ...

Page 137: ...procedures in this section select the live filter and click Setup see Regular Cameras Setup Configuring an Active Segment and Configuring an Alarmed Segment After you select a live filter use the appropriate filter configuration screen to configure it This section describes how to configure each live filter Light Change Motion Detection Perimeter Protection ...

Page 138: ...es this setting to distinguish between valid and invalid changes in the target area At higher settings small changes trigger the filter At lower settings larger changes are required to trigger the filter 1 100 Use this slide control to set the sensitivity for the filter from minimum 1 to maximum 100 The sensitivity number represents the area of changing video relative to the active zone area Maxim...

Page 139: ...nit draws a line as the pointer moves NOTE The pointer changes to if it is dragged to an invalid location c Click the mouse button to lock this boundary and start a new one d Repeat these steps until you are ready to enclose the target area e Use one of the following methods to enclose the target area Set at least three endpoints Then hold the mouse pointer over the last endpoint and double click ...

Page 140: ...et area Restore Click to restore the target area to its dimensions before any changes Clear Click to erase all of the targets in the active zone All Click to activate all of the targets in the image area Undo The unit stores each target area change in memory Click to remove the last change to the target area Sensitivity The unit uses this setting to distinguish between valid and invalid changes in...

Page 141: ... image area The mouse pointer changes to 3 Draw the boundaries of the target area NOTE The target area must be enclosed to activate the filter a Move the mouse pointer to the first corner of the target area and click the mouse button NOTE To erase the last endpoint double click the right mouse button b Move the mouse pointer to the next corner of the target area The unit draws a line as the pointe...

Page 142: ... defined by a semitransparent grid 4 To draw an additional target area repeat steps 1 through 3 5 To deactivate some of the targets select Deactivate Then draw a deactivation target area using steps 1 through 3 Click Apply to apply the configuration for this filter as shown and close the Motion Detection screen Click Cancel to cancel the changes and return to the previous screen ...

Page 143: ...gets in the active perimeter Sensitivity The unit uses this setting to distinguish between valid and invalid changes in the target area At higher settings small changes trigger the filter At lower settings larger changes are required to trigger the filter 1 100 Use this slide control to set the sensitivity for the filter from minimum 1 to maximum 100 The sensitivity number represents the area of c...

Page 144: ...e mouse pointer to the next corner of the target area The unit draws a line as the pointer moves NOTE The pointer changes to if it is dragged to an invalid location c Click the mouse button to lock this boundary and start a new one d Repeat these steps until you are ready to enclose the target area e Use one of the following methods to enclose the target area Set at least three endpoints Then hold...

Page 145: ...his appendix to install your alarm devices to the back of the unit NOTE The polarity of all alarm inputs is programmable see Alarm Setup However the polarity of all alarm outputs is active high Also the alarm outputs are initialized to inactive low on power up Figure 5 Alarm Connectors on Rear Panel Attach the alarm inputs outputs and grounds to the connectors according to the pin assignments refe...

Page 146: ...put 1 1 Output 1 G Ground G Ground 2 Input 2 2 Output 2 G Ground G Ground 3 Input 3 3 Output 3 G Ground G Ground 4 Input 4 4 Output 4 G Ground G Ground 5 Input 5 5 Output 5 G Ground G Ground 6 Input 6 6 Output 6 G Ground G Ground 7 Input 7 7 Output 7 G Ground G Ground 8 Input 8 8 Output 8 G Ground G Ground 16 Time sync signal 16 Output 16 Unit Alarm G Ground G Ground 18 Export signal COM Reserved ...

Page 147: ...ernal hard disk storage capacity is summarized on the System information display from the About Intellex screen External Data Storage Total recording capacity can be increased by installing an external data storage unit Image Quality Super Normal Extended Record Higher quality images use more storage space and shorten record duration but they also retain more image data Lower quality images use le...

Page 148: ...relationship between activity type record capacity and image quality They identify the minimum and maximum hours per gigabyte for each type of activity and quality setting Figure 6 60 ips Record Capacity Factors Figure 7 50 ips Record Capacity Factors To estimate the unit s maximum record capacity 1 Identify the image quality that best meets your needs Super Normal or Extended Record ...

Page 149: ...e to identify the maximum hours per gigabyte Table 2 a Estimated Record Capacities 60Hz 60 HZ RECORDING DURATION TYPE OF ACTIVITY SUPER NORMAL EXTENDED RECORD Hours per Gigabyte estimated Intense 17 26 23 43 57 23 Moderate 47 59 55 69 98 1 26 Casual 1 40 1 94 1 76 2 66 2 33 3 58 Minimal 3 25 4 66 4 18 6 59 5 03 8 21 Basic single disk Capacity in Hours estimated Intense 12 19 24 Moderate 30 35 63 C...

Page 150: ...0Hz 50 HZ RECORDING DURATION TYPE OF ACTIVITY SUPER NORMAL EXTENDED RECORD Hours per Gigabyte estimated Intense 21 31 28 51 68 28 Moderate 57 71 66 83 1 18 1 52 Casual 1 68 2 33 2 12 3 19 2 80 4 30 Minimal 3 89 5 59 5 02 7 90 6 04 9 86 Basic single disk Capacity in Hours estimated Intense 14 22 29 Moderate 36 42 75 Casual 112 149 199 Minimal 266 362 445 ...

Page 151: ...anges Moderate A busy room with several moving occupants or a busy hallway Several people moving at a time A street or sidewalk with moderate traffic and or some motion of trees and bushes due to wind Intense Extreme motion caused by camera motion or severe camera noise A panning dome camera or severe wind motion in most of the image Multiply the number of hours by the size of the total data stora...

Page 152: ...ra Names Camera1 Camera8 Camera Termination 75 Ohms Security Access Disabled Administrator PIN 1234 Schedule Mode Regular Record Settings Linear Mode notify when 75 full normal quality normal sensitivity 30 ips 25 ips PAL Alarm Duration Five seconds Alarm Record Settings 30 ips 25 ips PAL normal quality normal sensitivity Alarm on Video Loss Enabled Alarm Display Message Enabled Latch Message Disa...

Page 153: ...le polarity Alarm Outputs Eight outputs TTL CMOS compatible active high Driven to 4V and can drive 6mA Initialized to inactive low on power up Alarm Duration Programmable from five seconds to five minutes Display Color Palette 16 777 216 colors 24 bits Gray Shades 256 8 bits Display Controls Mouse selectable buttons with indicator lights NOTE Pixel count reflects digital display area and is not af...

Page 154: ...ntrols playback direction and speed of selected video segment 1x1 Selects 1x1 picture display format 2x2 Selects 2x2 picture display format 3x3 Selects 3x3 picture display format 4x4 Not used Status Displays status information for each camera Sequence Accesses sequential display options Rear Panel Connectors Camera In BNC Composite video input from camera Alarm Alarm connector block with screw ter...

Page 155: ...efore connecting power set the voltage switch to the correct voltage 115 or 230 Power Supply Input 115VAC 50 60 Hz 3 0 A 230VAC 50 60 Hz 1 5 A Requires IEC 320 C13 plug NOTE The use of an Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS unit is highly recommended UPS units are used to protect critical computing systems from power fluctuations that may cause loss of data or damage to the system Physical Characteri...

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