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Performance Series DVR User Guide 

 

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Document 800-04765  Rev A 

33 

06/09 

Overwrite 

 

Sets options for overwriting data when the Hard Disk Drive becomes full. 

 

 

 

Enable HDD OVERWRITE to allow the DVR to write over previously recorded 
data, starting with the oldest date, when the HDD is full. If set to Off the DVR will 
not record any new data once the HDD becomes full. (Default) 

 

Enable DISK FULL WARNING for notification when the HDD becomes full and 

HDD Overwrite is disabled. 

 

Check 

 

Checks the HDD for errors or failure.

 

 

 

 
 

 

Summary of Contents for HRDPX

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Page 3: ...ance Series DVR User Guide ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Document 800 04765 Rev A 3 06 09 Revisions Issue Date Revisions A 06 09 Initial Release ...

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Page 5: ...rantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment ...

Page 6: ...ted so that they are likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs receptacles and the point where they exit the product 8 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock 9 Lightning For added protection for this product during storm o...

Page 7: ...e normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to its normal operation If the unit has been dropped or the enclosure has been damaged When the unit exhibits a distinct chang...

Page 8: ...ng Place the unit on a level surface Do not use it on a shaky or unstable surface such as a wobbling table or inclined stand If this unit is placed next to a TV radio or VCR the playback picture may become poor and the sound may be distorted If this happens place the DVR away from the TV radio or VCR Notes on Cleaning Use a soft dry cloth for cleaning For stubborn dirt soak the cloth in a weak det...

Page 9: ...the DVR connected to the wall outlet and moisture will seldom occur Safety Instructions Rack Mount A Elevated Operating Ambient If installed in a closed or multi unit rack assembly the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient Therefore consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temper...

Page 10: ... EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY CAUTION CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL C A U T I O N RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ...

Page 11: ...ns 21 Logging In for the First Time 21 4 Installation 23 Front Panel Controls 23 Rear Panel Connectors 24 Remote Control 25 Connection Guide 26 Connecting the Monitor 26 Video Inputs and Looping Outputs 26 Connecting to a Network 26 Connecting Audio 26 Connecting a PTZ Camera 27 Connecting to a Sensor Input 27 Connecting to a Relay Output 27 Installing the Rackmount Kit optional 28 Turning on the ...

Page 12: ...1 Recording Configuration 41 Frame 41 Schedule 42 Audio 42 Instant Recording 43 Using Instant Recording 43 Motion Event Configuration 44 Input 44 Setting Up Motion Detection Recording 45 Sensor 46 Action 47 Alarm Monitor 47 Network 48 Network Configuration 48 Serial Configuration 49 Client Configuration 50 E mail Configuration 51 Information 52 System Log View 52 Version View 52 Status View 53 6 O...

Page 13: ...lay Back Backup Image 65 Screen Division Buttons 65 Upgrade Firmware at the DVR 66 Save Settings 67 Save Settings 67 Import Settings 67 PTZ Camera Control 68 Create PTZ Preset Position 68 7 Remote Software 69 Set up a Remote Connection 69 Configuring the DVR 69 Creating a DVR Connection with Remote Software 70 Default Remote Software Log in Information 70 Access Remote Connection 71 Connecting Mul...

Page 14: ... Save Clip 83 Saving a Video Clip 84 Status Search 85 Performing a Status Search 85 PTZ Overview 86 Accessing PTZ Menus 86 Controlling a PTZ Camera 86 Using the Graphical PTZ Controller 87 Using the On screen Compass 88 Web Viewer Overview 89 Connecting to a DVR Using Web Viewer 90 Search Video Using Web Viewer 90 Performing a Basic Search 91 Status Search 91 Clean Image 91 Print 92 Save 92 Digita...

Page 15: ...________________ Document 800 04765 Rev A 15 06 09 Function Buttons 97 Numeric Buttons and Rec 98 Directional and Playback Control Buttons 98 DVR FAQ 99 General 99 Live Monitoring 99 Recording 100 Searching and Playing Video 100 Backup 100 Network 100 Miscellaneous 100 Troubleshooting 101 Specifications HRDPX 102 ...

Page 16: ...Contents ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 16 Notes ...

Page 17: ... fast and seamless integration within your existing IT infrastructure The HRDP offers unparalleled stability security and ease of use in a 2U chassis Accordingly your security investment has never been easier to maintain Multiple users may connect through digital networks such as LANs and WANs for simultaneous live viewing and digital search This powerful software enables users to view live video ...

Page 18: ...Second 400 PAL Images Per Second 16 Looping Video Outputs Auto Termination 75 Ohm on Looping Outputs Continuous Recording with Disk Overwrite Mode Continuous Recording on Archiving Transmitting to Remote and Playback Motion Based Recording Uniquely Configurable for Each Channel Customizable Motion Detection Grids Uniquely Configurable for Each Channel Multiple Recording Modes Manual Schedule Event...

Page 19: ...nt 800 04765 Rev A 19 06 09 USB Flash Drive Approved List These USB flash drives have been tested and approved to work with the Performance Series HRDP DVR Other USB flash drives may also work with the HRDP DVR but have not yet been tested Manufacturer Model SanDisk Cruzer Talent Flash Corsair Voyager Lexar JumpDrive Kingston Traveler ...

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Page 21: ...ser Configuration section for more details 6 Complete Camera Configuration for all attached cameras See the Camera Configuration section for more detail 7 Complete PTZ Configuration for any attached Pan Tilt Zoom cameras See the PTZ Configuration section for more details 8 Create a recording schedule See the Record section for more details 9 Complete Sensor Configuration to enable any external dev...

Page 22: ...Introduction ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 22 Notes ...

Page 23: ..._____________________________________________ Document 800 04765 Rev A 23 06 09 Installation Front Panel Controls USB Ports LED Lights Power HDD Record Network Fan DVD Drive Numeric Keypad Arrow Buttons Live Display Setup Menu Lock logout Search Mode Backup Menu Rotate Instant Record ...

Page 24: ... the DVR contains virtually all of the connectors you will be using The diagram below shows the location and description of each connector Primary and Spot Monitor Outputs AC Power Input Power Switch Network Port RS 232 Input VGA Output S Video Output Video In Ports Video Out Ports Relay Output Sensor Input Audio Input Cable Connection PTZ Connection ...

Page 25: ...06 09 Remote Control ROTATE ALARM OSD PTZ EXI T REPL AY ENTER ZOOM FOCUS IRIS PTZ PRESE T 10 LIVE SEARCH BACKUP SETUP 0 7 8 9 4 5 6 1 ID 2 3 REC S P 30 30 Record Toggle ID Select S Arrow Panorama W Arrow Rewind Pause X Arrow Display Options Play Fast Forward Log Off Lock PTZ Controls The ID Select button allows you to use one remote control for several DVRs ...

Page 26: ... corresponding looping BNC output beneath it for passing the video signal to another monitoring recording device Connecting to a Network Use the RJ45 jack or RS232 port if using a serial modem on the rear of the DVR when connecting to a network Connecting Audio To record audio on the DVR connect the audio source to the connections on the included 16 CH Audio Adapter cable To listen to live or reco...

Page 27: ... wire into the hole To disconnect the wire loosen the connection with the screw driver and pull the wire out Alarm In Use external devices to send a signal to the DVR when an event occurs Mechanical or electrical switches can be wired to the Alarm In and Ground GND connectors Note All connectors marked GND are common Connect the ground side of the alarm input and or alarm output to the GND connect...

Page 28: ...displayed on the connected monitor this process will take approximately two minutes Tip See the Connection Guide section for more details Setting the Remote Controller ID When more than one HRDP Performance Series DVR is installed in the same location you can use one remote controller to control multiple DVRs up to 20 DVRs To control multiple DVRs you must change the remote controller ID to the DV...

Page 29: ...o configure all of the DVR settings schedule recording networking and shutdown Press the SETUP key on the front of the DVR or remote control to enter the setup menus and log in See the Logging In for the First Time section if entering setup for the first time Use the S and T keys on the front of the DVR or remote control to navigate individual menus and use the W and X keys to select a new setup m...

Page 30: ... of multiple units using the supplied IR remote control Each system must have a unique ID to function properly Date Format US MM DD YYYY EURO DD MM YYYY ASIA YYYY MM DD User Selectable Date Press ENTER to select the Date and use the number keys and or arrow buttons to set the date Press ENTER again to deselect Time Press ENTER to select the Time and use the number keys and or arrow buttons to set ...

Page 31: ...s Disables Audible keypad touch confirmation Auto Log Off OFF or 1 10 Minutes This feature will close the Configuration Menu after XX minutes of inactivity This is a security feature Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard allows you to define global recording settings for an easy and custom recording schedule on the DVR Global Resolution 352 x240 704 240 704 480 Motion Continuous Motion Continuous Average ...

Page 32: ... formatting and press ENTER To format a USB device use the arrow keys to select USB FORMAT and press ENTER Select the USB target and select FAT32 Press OK to format Tip Refer to the list of Approved USB Flash Drives in the Introduction chapter To refresh the list of connected USB devices select USB RESET and press ENTER Caution All USB devices must be formatted as FAT32 before using with the DVR N...

Page 33: ...ing data when the Hard Disk Drive becomes full Enable HDD OVERWRITE to allow the DVR to write over previously recorded data starting with the oldest date when the HDD is full If set to Off the DVR will not record any new data once the HDD becomes full Default Enable DISK FULL WARNING for notification when the HDD becomes full and HDD Overwrite is disabled Check Checks the HDD for errors or failure...

Page 34: ...T to ON or OFF 2 Set a CHECK INTERVAL between 1 and 24 hours 3 Define a TEMP THRESHOLD and select Celsius or Fahrenheit Note The recommended upper optimum operating temperature for the HDD is between 104F to 122F 40C to 50C 4 Select a WARNING to be activated when the HDD reaches the defined threshold 5 Select SAVE and press ENTER to save settings Tip Select HDD INFORMATION and press ENTER to view ...

Page 35: ...e feature only To add a new user 1 Select the AUTHORIZATION level to display the names of the users in that level ADMIN SUPERUSER USER by selecting the user type at the top of the screen and pressing ENTER to cycle to the next level User SuperUser Admin Live View PTZ User Privileges Search Replay Backup SuperUser Privileges Setup 2 Select ADD CHANGE on an unused row and press ENTER 3 Use the on sc...

Page 36: ...o Admin users To add a new user 1 Select a new row and press ENTER to change the LOGIN name 2 Use the on screen keyboard to input the user name 3 Set the user password using the onscreen keypad or the number buttons on the front panel or remote control Repeat the password to confirm 4 Set the authorizations for the user REPLAY ON OFF BACKUP ON OFF HEALTH CHECK ON OFF LIVE VIEW 1 16 ALL OFF PTZ CON...

Page 37: ...hutdown the system 1 Select System Shutdown 2 Select OK to confirm and press ENTER to safely shutdown the system 3 Turn the power off when shutdown is complete using the toggle switch on the back of the DVR Note Improper shut down of the system can cause data loss and system corruption Camera Camera Configuration CH Camera Channels NAME Use the on screen keyboard to enter a camera name user define...

Page 38: ...5 CONTRAST 25 25 SATURATION 25 25 HUE 25 25 POSITION S T W X position of video from this camera on the screen APPLY ALL Apply current color settings to all cameras PTZ Configuration CH Camera Channels PORT Sets the port information for the connected camera Consult the documentation provided by the camera manufacturer to obtain this information ID Sets the PTZ ID from 1 255 PROTOCOL Select a PTZ pr...

Page 39: ...NCE ON OFF Sequence through selected cameras POPUP ON OFF CAMERA 1 16 ALL Select cameras to include in sequence Interval 1 256 seconds Set the sequence interval time Sequence PAGE DWELL TIME 0 99 seconds Set the sequence interval time for full page CAMERA DWELL TIME 0 99 seconds Set the sequence interval time for individual cameras CUSTOM SELECT 1 16 All Select cameras to display on the Spot Monit...

Page 40: ... Grey Set the border color of the grid for the main channel display TRANSPARENCY SETUP 1 20 Set the transparency of the setup windows SCREEN POSITION Adjust the screen position of the main channel display PRIMARY DISPLAY TYPE VGA Analog Set the Display Monitor type VGA MODE VGA BNC OUT VGA ONLY Enable Disable the BNC spot monitor VGA RESOLUTION Set monitor resolution VGA ADJUSTMENT Set brightness ...

Page 41: ...e the recording schedule and frame capture rate In Schedule Setup users can define the recording schedules Day Night Weekend Frame Configure the FPS for each schedule Day Night Weekend SIZE 352 240 704 240 704 480 Resolution R MODE C M C M N A Recording Mode Default is C M C Continuous M Motion Event C FPS 1 30 Continuous Recording FPS M FPS 1 30 Motion Recording FPS QUALITY Low Normal High POST A...

Page 42: ...________________________________________________ 42 Schedule NIGHT Set nighttime ex If 18 00 to 6 00 is defined as nighttime 6 00 to 18 00 is defined as daytime WEEKEND Define weekend Audio Specify volume level and enable each audio channel for recording ...

Page 43: ... camera QUALITY Set the picture quality affects file size SIZE Set the resolution of the video image Using Instant Recording To activate Instant Recording on the DVR 1 Press the REC key on the front panel of the DVR or remote control 2 Select OK to Force Continuous Recording 3 Press ENTER The screen will display the Instant Record message To cancel Instant Recording on the DVR 1 Press the REC key ...

Page 44: ...When an event comes in Input the DVR records the image according to its settings Camera Configuration and triggers an alarm Action Input CH S Channels 1 8 T Channels 9 16 MOTION ON OFF Specify whether to use motion input or not SENS Sensitivity Low Normal High Highest AREA Define the motion detection area SENSOR Associate a sensor with the camera channel V LOSS Video Loss Select a channel to repor...

Page 45: ...t a motion area global setting each channel can be configured individually 5 Use the mouse to select or clear squares on the grid or a Press ENT to change the cursor from a Red Dot to a Blue Dot b Use the red dot to select a square on the grid selected areas highlighted green Use the arrow keys to expand the selected area c Press ENT again to change to a blue dot and move the cursor to a new area ...

Page 46: ...elect Sensor 1 and press ENTER to change to NO Normally Open or NC Normally Closed 2 Repeat for all sensors 3 Select SAVE and press ENTER to save settings and exit Sensor Setup Relay Setup 1 Use the arrow buttons to select Relay 1 and press ENTER to turn OFF or ON 2 Repeat for all relays 3 Select SAVE and press ENTER to save settings exit Sensor Setup ...

Page 47: ...n 0 100 Seconds Time that the relay is active Preset 0 100 Enable PTZ camera to move to a preset position when an event occurs See PTZ Control for more information Event Popup ON OFF Displays channel associated with event Alarm Monitor Send event information to a remote client using the Alarm Monitor software 1 Select EA SERVER ENABLE and press ENTER to select ON 2 Select the types of events to se...

Page 48: ...OST NAME Hostname for the DDNS server account USER Username for the DDNS server account PASSWORD Password for the DDNS server account ROUTER IP When selected Router IP reports your network s external IP address to the DDNS service This is important if your router is running NAT Network Address Translation services for your network If you are unsure of your network configuration Honeywell recommend...

Page 49: ..._____________________________________________________________________ Document 800 04765 Rev A 49 06 09 Serial Configuration Configure connected serial devices TYPE None External Controller MODEL Select appropriate model PORT Baud Rate Data Bit Parity Stop Bit ...

Page 50: ...ring remote access software The default port is 4000 but can be changed WEB PORT Used for remote connections using a web browser This port should be open on the router Default web port is 80 REMOTE CONFIG Enable to allow an administrator to change configurations using remote access software TCP MTU Set network bandwidth If the network is low speed set this value as the network aka Bandwidth Thrott...

Page 51: ...send e mail notification of events example 19 00 6 00 after business hours OPTION Define the type of event that will trigger an e mail notification MOTION After a motion alarm is triggered SENSOR After a sensor alarm is triggered VIDEO LOSS After video loss on a camera POWER When the DVR is shutdown and restarted SETUP When a user accesses Setup LOGIN FAIL After one failed login attempt DISK FULL ...

Page 52: ...____________________________________________________________________________ 52 Information System Log View Displays system log information Version View Displays system information and software version information for the DVR ...

Page 53: ...DVR User Guide ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Document 800 04765 Rev A 53 06 09 Status View Displays status screens for Record Event Network Sensor Disk Key ...

Page 54: ...Setup ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 54 Notes ...

Page 55: ...765 Rev A 55 06 09 Operation Navigation You can navigate the on screen menus of the HRDPX DVR using the front panel keys the remote controller or a USB mouse Using a Mouse to Navigate Quick Menus Mouse up to the top of the screen to display the Quick Menu Bar Display Options Mouse down to the bottom of the screen to display the Display Options ...

Page 56: ...___ 56 Search Searching Recorded Data Search recorded video on the DVR to find a specific time or event 1 Press the SEARCH key on the front of the DVR or the remote control to enter Search Mode 2 Select TARGET media HDD DVD RW USB 3 Select the desired search method 4 Select EXIT to return to Live Mode ...

Page 57: ...by using the arrow buttons to move the bar across the grid Highlighted time blocks represent recorded data Press ENTER to go from the desired hour to the minutes selection 4 Select PLAY 5 Use the play controls on the front of the DVR or remote control to search video Event Search Define a search based on event recorded data 1 Select EVENT SEARCH 2 Define the date and time to search 3 Define the ty...

Page 58: ...ding video using one of three different resolutions When using the 720 x 480 resolution two fields are mixed Because of the timing gap between the two fields according to the standardized image rules after image might occur to high speed moving images The OpenEye DVR allows the user to remove this by selecting After Image Panorama Search Panorama Search will start searching video from the current ...

Page 59: ...NTER again to open the Popup Menu TIME SELECTION Change the Date Time to search LIVE CAM CHANGE Change the channel box to display the selected live channel PLAY CAM CHANGE Change the channel box to display the selected playback channel FULL SCREEN Display the selected channel full screen FREEZE Pause the current channel CLIP BACKUP Export a small segment of video PANORAMA Start Panorama Search AUD...

Page 60: ...t of the DVR or remote control to select specific channels for full screen display ex Press 1 to display channel 1 Press the LIVE key to change the display mode Display switches in the following order when the LIVE key is pressed successively Press the ROTATE key to rotate through to the remaining channels within the display mode or rotate the display configuration ...

Page 61: ...Press ENTER again to open the Popup Menu CAMERA CHANGE Change the position of the channels as displayed on screen RECORD CHANGE Change the recording settings for that channel including PPS quality resolution and event response FREEZE Pause the current channel FREEZE ALL Pause all channels displayed on screen SEQUENCE Change camera sequence CAMERA DWELL TIME Set the dwell time for cameras during a ...

Page 62: ... control and log in 2 Insert media 3 Select TARGET media Caution If you are using a new USB device to back up your data you must format it first as FAT32 4 Set FROM and TO date and time 5 Select CHANNELS to include in backup 6 Select ESTIMATE to display estimated data size and free space available Note ESTIMATE must be selected first before WRITE If any backup parameters are changed Date Time Chan...

Page 63: ...of hard drives only the use of flash drives is not recommended for auto backup 1 Press Backup on the front panel or remote control and log in 2 Select TYPE and press ENTER to select AUTO USB EXPORT 3 Connect a USB drive to the DVR 4 Select USB TARGET 5 Set OVERWRITE ON if you want to write over previous data on the USB device 6 Enter a TITLE for the backup file 7 Select CHANNELS to include in back...

Page 64: ..._______________________________ 64 Using the Backup Viewer Play recorded video on a PC using Backup Viewer the proprietary media player included with every backup file Controlling Backup Viewer Stop Speed Zoom Brightness Contrast Back Play Forward Play Previous F Next Frame ...

Page 65: ...ra View select a different Screen Division button 2nd Four Cameras View Displays cameras 5 8 in the Video Display Area To return to a different Multi Camera View select a different Screen Division button 3rd Four Cameras View Displays cameras 9 12 in the Video Display Area To return to a different Multi Camera View select a different Screen Division button 4th Four Cameras View Displays cameras 13...

Page 66: ...ww honeywellvideo com or contact Technical Support for the latest software See back cover for contact information 1 Insert a CD DVD or USB Drive containing the update files 2 Select System Shutdown and select Restart 3 Select OK to confirm Restart The DVR will restart and automatically find the update files 4 Select Start when the upgrade window appears 5 Remove the upgrade media and select OK whe...

Page 67: ...FIGURATION and log in 3 Select an empty PROFILE and define a name for the settings configuration To save settings to a USB device select EXPORT 4 Select SAVE and confirm to continue the export process Import Settings 1 Press the SETUP key on the front of the DVR or remote control 2 Select SYSTEM CONFIGURATION and log in 3 Select a previously saved PROFILE and select LOAD To import a profile saved ...

Page 68: ...Create a tour of preset PTZ camera positions PATTERN SETUP Create a custom PTZ Pattern PATTERN TOUR Create a Pattern mimic tour AUTO FOCUS Modify Auto Focus settings POWER ON OFF LIGHT ON OFF Create PTZ Preset Position 1 Set up a PTZ camera in CAMERA PTZ CONFIGURATION 2 Press the EXIT key to exit Setup 3 Press the PTZ key to enter PTZ Mode 4 Select a PTZ enabled camera 5 Press the SETUP key to dis...

Page 69: ...the Client Configuration section of this manual for more details 3 Change port settings or write down current port settings 4 Select SAVE to save current settings 5 Select NETWORK CONFIGURATION see the Network Configuration section of this manual for more details 6 Select or clear DHCP depending on your network Ask your network administrator for assistance 7 If DHCP is cleared define the IP addres...

Page 70: ...oftware The Local Setup window will open automatically 3 Click New 4 Select HRDP Performance Series as the Site Type 5 Enter a name for the system in the Site Name box 6 Enter the IP address of the DVR found in Network Network Configuration on the DVR 7 Enter the Port number found in Network Client Configuration on the DVR system default is 4000 8 Click OK 9 Enter the user name and password of an ...

Page 71: ...Configuration Client menu on the DVR Note User Name and Password are both case sensitive 4 Click Connect Connecting Multiple DVRs Connect up to 4 Performance Series DVRs to the Remote Software to easily switch between DVRs 1 Configure all DVR connections as described above in Configuring a Remote PC 2 After connecting to the first DVR click CONNECT on the Display screen to open the Local Setup win...

Page 72: ...e View screen and selecting Restart in Windows Mode 2 Open Windows Explorer Do this by right clicking the My Computer Icon located on the top left hand corner of the Desktop and select Explore 3 Click Control Panel to open it If you do not see Control Panel listed click My Computer to expand the folder tree 4 Double click Date and Time inside Control Panel 5 Adjust the Date and Time 6 When finishe...

Page 73: ...re is restarted the program defaults to the Live View screen The following diagram outlines the buttons and features used on the Live View screen It is important to be familiar with these options as this is the screen displayed the majority of the time Camera Display Buttons Current Date Time Displays Connected Users Status of Activates Control Outputs Status of Activates Alarm Sensors Menu Button...

Page 74: ...display area Recording Status Indicator The following are the different states for each camera Recording Displayed when the camera is currently being recorded to the DVR Motion Detection Displayed when a camera set up for motion detection detects motion Display Displayed when the video from the camera is currently not being recorded to the DVR Camera No and Name Current Recording Status Special Re...

Page 75: ...To return to a different Multi Camera View select a different Screen Division option from the Screen Division Menu 4th Four Cameras View Displays cameras 13 16 in the Video Display Area To return to a different Multi Camera View select a different Screen Division option from the Screen Division Menu 16 Camera View Displays cameras 1 16 in the Video Display Area To return to a different Multi Camer...

Page 76: ...idden Title Enter camera name up to seven characters Enable ON OFF Enable individual cameras Hidden ON OFF On will hide the camera from logged out users PanTilt Setup The PanTilt PTZ Setup display allows the user to define the appropriate protocol for connected cameras with PTZ capabilities Since setup varies between different PTZ cameras refer to the instructions supplied by the camera s manufact...

Page 77: ...Night Weekend Adjust the FPS and picture quality for each schedule individually C FPS 0 25 Define a global FPS setting for continuous recording or set individually for each channel M FPS 0 25 Define a global FPS setting for motion event recording or set individually for each channel Record Mode Continuous Motion Event C M E ALL N A Quality Low Normal High Ultra Define a global quality setting or s...

Page 78: ...vel 1 least sensitive Area Red selected White clear Click to select clear boxes Create or clear the motion area on the camera Sensor Sensor ON OFF Enable recording on sensor event Sensor Detail All 1 16 All Channel Associate sensors with channels Select the All check box to associate all sensors used to activate recording for that channel Select the All Channel check box to associate the selected ...

Page 79: ...0 60 Define the amount of remaining recording time to trigger the Disk Full Warning Used Space 80 99 Define the percentage HDD used that triggers the Disk Full Warning Disk Full Alarm 0 8 Define the relay that will trigger when the HDD is full Disk Full Buzzer Enable Disable Enable a continuous buzzer to sound for Disk Full Warning Disk Full Message Enable Disable Enable a popup message to display...

Page 80: ...d Type a password for each user Permissions Enable Disable Live PTZ Playback Backup Health Live Authorization Enable live access for specific channels PTZ Authorization Enable PTZ control for specific channels Firmware Upgrade The HRDP Performance Series DVR can be remotely upgraded with the latest firmware Download the firmware file to your PC locate the file on the Firmware Upgrade screen and cl...

Page 81: ...__________________________________ Document 800 04765 Rev A 81 06 09 Search Overview Note Audio Channel buttons are only viewable when one camera is selected Screen Division Buttons Search Options Play Controls Actual Date Time Search Date Time Hour Minute Control Calendar Button Select Cameras ...

Page 82: ...wards or frame by frame Adjust the Brightness of an Image 1 Pause the video and select an image to adjust by double clicking the desired image Multiple images cannot be adjusted at one time 2 Move the Bright slide bar to the right or left to adjust the brightness 3 Reset the Brightness by moving the slider back to the center of the bar Zooming in on an Image 1 Pause the video and select an image t...

Page 83: ...e paper size and orientation 4 Click the Print button to print the selected images Note The message NO DEFAULT PRINTERS INSTALLED will display if no printer is installed Save Clip The DVR can export single images in the JPG file format save video clips in the AVI format or output to a VCR using the s video port The JPG and AVI file formats are extremely common with universal computer support makin...

Page 84: ...vides different levels of quality compatibility and file size d Enter the duration seconds to record Although 50 is the longest time displayed a longer recording may be entered manually e Select Quality 50 100 When size is not an issue set quality to 100 JPEG File a Select Mark Digital Signature 4 Click Next 5 Define the file name in the Export Name box 6 Define the location to save the file by us...

Page 85: ...e cameras and easily locate hours with recorded video Performing a Status Search 1 In Search mode click Status 2 Click the Date button to open the calendar and select a date 3 Click along the orange recorded video block to select a desired camera or time frame 4 After locating the desired video close the Status Search window and use the playback controls to play forward reverse or frame by frame C...

Page 86: ...very PTZ camera is different the functions of these options can vary slightly The Performance Series DVR provides an easy way to access the cameras options For explanations of what those options are please refer to the manual that came with the camera Note Use the arrow buttons on the PTZ controller move through the PTZ Menu options and or highlight options Controlling a PTZ Camera The first metho...

Page 87: ...l PTZ Controller Use the Arrow buttons to control the direction of the PTZ camera To select a new camera click the video display of a different camera on the Live View screen Note Eight directions are available only for select protocols Only four of the PTZ Control buttons work for all protocols UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT Activate Corresponding Preset Position Current Camera Arrow Buttons ...

Page 88: ...On screen Compass 1 Click PAN TILT on the Live View screen 2 Control the PTZ by dragging the mouse on the screen in the desired direction A green line will appear to show the direction the PTZ will move The shorter the line the less the PTZ will move The longer the line the more the PTZ will travel in the specified direction ...

Page 89: ... to log in In addition each user can be assigned different privileges that allow or deny access to different functions Search Open the Search screen PAN TILT Open the PTZ controller Export Image Save JPG file of selected image Print Print selected image on connected printer Connect Connect to a Performance Series DVR Frame Adjust the frames per second playback Bright Adjust the brightness of the c...

Page 90: ...eceive a message saying Internet Explorer security settings do not allow you to download Active X components then you will need to adjust the browser security settings Add the IP address of the DVR to the trusted sites list inside Internet Explorer settings Contact the System administrator for additional help with adjusting Internet Explorer settings 4 Type the User ID and Password of an authorize...

Page 91: ...o Performing a Status Search 1 In Search mode click Status 2 Click Select Date to open the calendar and select a date 3 Click along the orange recorded video block to select a desired camera or time frame 4 After locating the desired video close the Status Search window and use the playback controls to play forward reverse or frame by frame Clean Image The HRDPX can record video using one of three...

Page 92: ...t ideal formats to use JPEG Optimized for compressing full color or grayscale photographic images JPEG images are 24 bit 16 7 million color graphics Use JPEG to export a single image or frame AVI AVI image data can be stored uncompressed but it is typically compressed using a Windows supplied or third party compression and decompression module called a codec AVI is used to export a video clip 1 Fr...

Page 93: ...erification program This program can be installed on any Windows XP or Windows Vista computer Using the Digital Verifier 1 Open the Digital Verification program by selecting Start Programs HRDP Digital Verifier Digital Signature Verifier 2 Click the Browse button to load the JPG image 3 Enter the Site Code of the DVR that the image was originally extracted from The Site Code is specified in the Sy...

Page 94: ...for HRDP FVMS software is Multi Site Management Software a powerful utility that allows 100 or more DVRs to be controlled using one computer This software allows you to view live video search saved video edit and configure setup on each DVR and import maps of buildings and other locations 1 Configure the DVR for remote access as shown above in Set up a Remote Connection 2 Follow the instructions i...

Page 95: ...dex Recording Icons Recording icons appear in the up right corner of each channel display Motion Icon Motion Recording Sensor Icon Sensor Alarm Recording Continuous Icon Continuous Recording Recording Icon Recording Tip This icon always appears in conjunction with the motion or continuous recording icons V Video Loss Video Loss detected F Freeze Pause Live View P PTZ PTZ Camera channel ...

Page 96: ...e up right of each channel display Play Playback mode Pause Pause search video S Smart Smart search mode P Panorama Panorama search mode Button Index LED Status Indicators Power Illuminates when power is supplied to the DVR HDD Flashes when the hard drive is being accessed Record Flashes when live video is recording Network Illuminates when the DVR is connected to a network Fan Illuminates when th...

Page 97: ...me Press again to set the end time Press a third time to complete Backup Zoom In PTZ mode press to use PTZ Zoom function Use the buttons to adjust Rotate Rotate through to the remaining channels in the current display mode or rotate the display configuration Preset In PTZ mode press to use the Preset function Key Log out the current user Use to prevent accidental or unauthorized system wide change...

Page 98: ...es from 1 2X speed to 1 8X Live Start playback of the latest recordings By default the system searches recordings in the past 30 secs If no recording is archived the system will play back the latest one PTZ Adjust zoom focus and iris on a PTZ channel Search Start playback of recordings Press successively to change the fast forward speed Search Pause When pressed successively the playback rate incr...

Page 99: ...rch Pause playback channels Search Pause Resume playback DVR FAQ General Q What does Embedded Linux mean A Embedded Linux means that the operating system of the DVR has been imprinted into the CPU Central Processing Unit This means that the system response time is faster more stable and that the core of the DVR is protected against external factors such as virus Q Is the DVR upgradeable by CD or n...

Page 100: ...nformation on this topic see the Search section of this manual Q Is it possible to back up recorded video A Yes for more information on this topic see the Backup section of this manual Backup Q Is it possible to back up to DVD media A Yes you have DVD RW installed in your DVR Q Can I back up to a USB memory stick A Yes for more information on this topic view the Backup section of this manual Netwo...

Page 101: ...r cord connections Check power at the outlet No Live Video Check camera video cable and connections Check monitor video cable and connections Check camera power Check camera lens setting Live Video Too Bright If a cable is attached to the video channels looping output make sure that it is properly terminated DVR has stopped recording The HDD is full delete video or set the DVR Overwrite Mode to On...

Page 102: ... 4CIF 704x480 PAL CIF 352x288 2CIF 704x288 4CIF 704x576 Compression Enhanced MPEG 4 Mode Motion detection Sensor Schedule Variable compression rates recording frame motion sensitivity Recording Storage media Internal 2 x HDD Option USB Audio 16 Channel G 726 Compression Playback Mode Multi channel playback Max 16ch Simultaneous Panorama Smart playback Searching By Channel Time Date Motion Detectio...

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