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6.4
System Log
This section explains four main functions related to system log and snapshots (see sections 4.2.2 and 4.2.8). Browse to
Settings
System
System Log
System Log Figure 69
6.4.1
Exporting Log Files
(a) Plug a USB flash drive into the front USB socket of the MDR.
(b) Select
EXPORT SYSTEM LOG
. A folder named
userlog
will be created containing subfolders related to the vehicle ID and unit ID (see
section 4.3.3).
(c) A text file named userlog-YYYY-MM-DD-xxxxxxxxxxxx.log will be saved within the userlog folder. This file can be read using any text editor.
It contains information such as log-in/out time, recording start/end, event time, GPS status and power on/off time.
(d) For a full description of all the messages contained in the file, please, refer to section 13.4 User Log Description.
6.4.2
Delete System Log Files
This operation will permanently delete all stored system information without any means of recovery.
6.4.3
Exporting Snapshots
(a) Plug a USB flash drive into the front USB socket of the MDR.
Warning
: Do not connect an external HDD to the front USB port. Only USB Flash drives (which contain flash memory) is supported by
this port. Brigade will not be held responsible for incorrect use of this port.
(b) Select
EXPORT SNAPSHOTS
. A folder on the root of the flash drive named
snapphoto
with subsequent sub-folders (named with the date
in the format YYYY-MM-DD) will be created.
(c) All the camera snapshots will be downloaded into their appropriate subfolders and named with a date, time and the event information as
shown in
Snapshot Naming Convention Figure 70
Snapshot Naming Convention Figure 70
Please, refer to sections 4.2.2 and 4.2.8 for snapshot event configurations.
6.4.4
Delete Snapshots
This operation will permanently delete all the stored pictures triggered by events without any means of recovery.
7
Additional OSD Features
This section explains the usage of special alarm configurations.
7.1
Camera Alarms
Note: Blind detection is not recommended when using cameras with infrared illumination.
(a) With reference to sections 4.1.1 Options, 4.2.6 Motion Detection and 4.2.2 Alarm Outputs, the screens shown in
Camera Event Settings Figure 72
allow users to configure video loss and blind detection behaviours.
(b)
VIDEO LOSS
occurs due to an unexpected/unwanted disconnection or failure of a particular camera.
(c)
BLIND DETECTION
occurs when a camera is obstructed by a large object or deliberately. These two alarms are mostly used in order to
tackle acts of vandalism. It is useful to activate alarm recordings for all cameras in order to identify any possible issue.
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Date (yyyymmdd) Time (hhmmss)
Camera No. 01
Event (sensor trigger No. 1)