Software No 04.4(013) M2IP-03.1 (09.
DS2 Contents Introduction..................................................................................3 Important Safeguards................................................................10 Installing the Unit.......................................................................12 Simple Installation......................................................................14 Quick Connection.......................................................................18 Connecting external devices.............
DS2 Introduction What is the Digital Sprite 2 ? The New Digital Sprite 2 provides true flexibility for professional CCTV security solutions. An intuitive interface allows easy local user operation whilst IP connectivity provides remote monitoring and system configuration via Dedicated Micros ‘NetVu Connected’ software. High quality recordings are accessible locally to the user at the touch of a button or via powerful GOTO and event recall facilities.
DS2 • Enhanced network features including on-board Firewall, Webcam functionality. • No extra software to buy, Viewing software for Windows™ provided or viewing and control via a standard internet browser.
• One button touch • Frame advance/rewind, fast picture search and pause keys • Event list, including event list filter with unique quadrant preview facility • GOTO time and date • Playback in full screen and muliti screen • Simultaneous live and playback on screen DS2 SEARCH AND PLAYBACK MULTIWAY DuoVu DS2 has traditionally provided playback in full screen, picture in picture and quad display modes. Now you can choose to playback in any multiway display mode, right up to 16-way.
DS2 Operator Reference EVENT COPY GOTO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 MODE LIVE Viewing Single Cameras Full Zooming an image Press the same camera button to toggle zoom on and off. Freezing an image Double tap the camera button or press freeze frame on or off. SPOT RECORD Viewing Cameras on the Spot Monitor Pressing a camera button will display a full screen image of that camera.
Time Now It is possible to filter the search by selecting a particular function (alarm, activity or system) within the time and date and on a specific camera. To enter this option, with the Event Log displayed press the EVENT button again. This will display the Event Search Filter menu. This will set the Filter To value to the current time and date.
DS2 Copy Images to CD/DVD or FTP Server 2. You may wish to add more images to the CDR archive if the CD/DVD is not yet full. To select more images to add to the list press ‘rewind’ to return to the ‘Copy images’ screen. 3. Once all the required images are added to the archive list, select ‘Archive’ or ‘Archive & Verify’ (only available if archiving to CD/ DVD). To archive to the internal CD/DVD drive, press the MODE button to create the CD/DVD.
• Pentium IV, 1.8GHz processor. • 256MB RAM. • 8MB of Video RAM. • 16 Bit sound card for audio support • 1024 x 768 x 32bit colour monitor (min). • 10/100Mbit Ethernet half duplex network interface card. • Windows 2000, Windows XP. • Internet Explorer 6 / Netscape Navigator 7 Although the system will operate on lower specification computers this standard will provide high performance video quality and update rates.
DS2 Important Safeguards Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. Power Sources This unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the manufacturer’s label. Servicing Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
DS2 CE Mark If this product is marked with the CE symbol it indicates compliance with all applicable directives. Directive 89/336/EEC. A ‘Declaration of Conformity’ is held at Dedicated Micros Ltd., 1200 Daresbury Park, Daresbury, Cheshire, WA4 4HS Laser The unit supports an integrated CD/DVD writer, the following are additional warnings associated with installing and operating the CD/DVD writer, please pay particular attention to this information.
DS2 Installing the Unit Before you start Check the contents of the box The following items are included in the box: • Digital Sprite 2 • IR remote handset • Mains cable with plug fitted (North America) • Mains cable with plug fitted (European) • Mains cable without plug fitted (other regions) • Rack mount kit (rack mount ears, rear supports, and fixing screws) • 485-bus cable • Setup Guide and Operator Guide, note the Networking Guide is stored on the unit and downloadable from the Web inter
Digital multiplex recorders store images in a compressed format, allowing images to be recorded more efficiently. The higher the compression, the smaller the file size, but the image quality will suffer. The DVR offers a range of compression options and image storage formats to give the end user the flexibility to balance between image quality and storage capability.
DS2 Simple Installation The unit can be installed in as little as 4 steps, and cameras connected to the unit will be detected and begin recording automatically. Rear Panel connections The illustration shows the rear panel connections.
DS2 Front Panel EVENT COPY GOTO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 MODE LIVE PLAY SPOT MENU RECORD The main user interface is located on the front panel of the unit. Alternatively it is possible to connect a suitable remote keyboard and have the same level of control. Camera control 1 - 16 Note: Camera keys for camera selection. The number of camera keys will depend on the number of video inputs supported on the product.
DS2 Rew Rewind/Search images in Playback mode. Play Playback recorded images and GOTO function. FFwd Fast forward / Search images in Playback mode. LED’s LIVE PLAY SPOT RECORD POWER Unit is in Live mode when lit Unit is in Playback mode when lit Spot (MON B) monitor is being controlled Unit is recording video to the internal hard disk Infra-Red control is enabled when green.
DS2 Automatic installation will require the machine remains connected to the internet whilst the software is loaded directly from the web. This method requires no user intervention. Manual installation downloads a small program from the web, which will fetch the required files from the web when it is run. It offers more control over the installed options than the Automatic method. Offline installation will download all the required files onto the computer before commencing installation.
DS2 Quick Connection Connect Cameras Connect cameras to the video inputs, starting from input 1. VID US 5 34 12 TE 5B 48 VID RM VID VID VID VID A VID VID B VID 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ON M N MO A Connect Monitors Connect the video output marked MON A to the Main monitor (digital live, playback and multiscreens). Connect output marked MON B to the optional Spot monitor (analogue full-screen images).
Once the unit is in its final position and any external devices have been fitted and powered, connect the power to the rear of the unit. The power-up process may take up to one minute. The unit will be ready to use once it this is complete. Note: DS2 Connect Power The DS2 power supply has a tolerance of 100V to 240V.
DS2 Connecting external devices The unit uses 485-Bus networking to interconnect Dedicated Micros products and accessories. Storage devices can be connected to the SCSI port, and telemetry cameras can be connected to the serial ports.
DS2 RS232 RS422 RS485 Note: The screen from the cable should be connected to the unit frame. The RS485 configuration is a bus topology, the maximum distance between the initial piece of equipment and the last piece is 1200 meters (4000 feet), this distance must not be exceeded. The bus should be terminated at each end with 120Ω resistor. Important notice regarding EMC compliance - Use only screened cables when connecting to the Serial Port(s) of this equipment.
DS2 Termination Dip Switches The termination dip switches ensure the termination on the serial ports is correct.
DS2 Each device must have a unique address and the last device on the chain must be terminated. Check with the device documentation for details of addressing and termination and maximum cable length. Connecting to an Ethernet network The unit includes an enhanced video server allowing remote connectivity across an Ethernet network. Multiple users can connect simultaneously to the unit to view and control live or recorded video, download recorded images or review database details.
DS2 Connecting alarms and relays The unit supports twenty one alarms and six relays in total. The relays are divided between the 9 Way D-Type (AUX RELAYS) and the screw terminal (R1 / R2). Dry contact alarms can be wired directly to the alarm connection on the back of the DS2. There are 21 alarm inputs, 20 via the 25 way D connection and one using the Direct Connector (5&6). The Alarm connections are as follows.
If multiple alarm modules are required then each will need to be addressed; consult the alarm module documentation for details. 3. Connect the 485-bus cable from the alarm module to one of the 485-bus sockets on the unit. 4. The polarity of the alarms (normally open/closed) is set in the ‘Alarms and Presets’ menu page.
DS2 Remote Keyboards A remote keyboard (DM/KBS3A) can be connected to the unit to provide extra functionality, such as: • Remote control from a distance of up to 1500m (490ft). • Control of multiple units. • Control of on-board telemetry. • Jog/Shuttle playback using the joystick. • Panic alarm button - activates the system panic alarm zone input on the unit.
The DVR supports PPP (Point to Point Protocol) connections via the RS-232 serial port (Serial 1). This port allows an external modem to be connected to the unit providing a path for outgoing PPP connections. DS2 Connecting Dial-up Devices Remote dial-up TIP: To make a dial-up connection in Windows®, Click on Start -> Help, and type in ‘Dial Up’ in the search window. A description of making a dial-up connection to another PC should be displayed.
DS2 Configuring the unit Using the Menus The unit uses an on-screen (OSD) paged menu system to guide users through the installation process. The integrated web pages allow remote configuration using an internet browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. Entering the Menus There are two types of menu; User and Installer. User Menu To enter the User menu tap the Menu key.
1. Press and hold the Menu key to enter the installer menu. The ‘Time, Date & Language’ page is displayed. DS2 Example of using the menu to change the time: Time Date & Language 2. Time & Date S 15:38 Date Format Day, Month 24/Nov/2005 Language English System Shutdown Disabled Timezone Greenwich Mean Time GMT +0 The ‘Time & Date’ option will be highlighted use the button to move to the hours setting. Time Date & Language 3.
DS2 Time Date & Language 5. Time & Date S 15:45 Date Format Day, Month 24/Nov/2005 Language English System Shutdown Disabled Timezone Greenwich Mean Time GMT +0 Use the button to return to the left-hand side of the page and select another option. Or press the Menu key to move to the next menu.
DS2 Time, Date & Language Time, Date & Language Time & Date 15:38 22/11/2005 Date Format Day, Month Language English System shutdown Disabled Timezone Month, Day See below for full list Enabled Greenwich Mean Time GMT +0 Date As default, the date is entered DD:MM:YYYY, this can be changed using the Date format option below. Time The time should be entered in 24 hour format (HH:MM).
DS2 Camera Viewing An option is available to view all cameras or selected cameras. All the cameras are viewed by default. Cameras removed from viewing do not affect the cameras being recorded. Camera Viewing View All Cameras, Selected Cameras All Cameras To change the cameras to be viewed • Press the • A menu will display the cameras to be viewed. • Press the camera button to toggle the camera in or out of the viewed sequence. This camera will be displayed.
DS2 Schedule A schedule can be used to record selected cameras at different times, change the record rates, and select whether alarms or activity is enabled.
DS2 7 Day Timer Day Night Monday Timed 09:00 18:00 Tuesday Timed 09:00 18:00 Wednesday Timed 09:00 18:00 Thursday Timed 09:00 18:00 Friday 24Hr Day Saturday 24Hr Night Sunday 24Hr Day 24 Hr Day This enables the unit to record using the Day settings at all times. 24Hr Night This enables the unit to record using the Night settings at all times. Timed The schedule will enable the Day settings during a set period and then switch automatically to the Night settings at a programmed time.
• Day mode - The unit will stay in day mode, and apply day settings. • Night mode - The unit will switch to day mode and apply the day mode settings. • Note: DS2 As the keyswitch is switched off. If the unit has been configured for; Weekend mode - The unit will switch to day mode and apply the day mode settings.
DS2 Standard Recording Schedule The record rate and the image size determine how long cameras can be recorded for and the update rate for each camera. Settings can be applied to day, night and weekend schedules. The maximum record rate for the unit (Standard and Alarm) is 100PPS for PAL standard cameras and 120PPS for NTSC standard cameras. This rate is spread across all connected cameras.
DS2 Recording Rates Note: VCR time-lapse Digital Sprite milliseconds mode (hours) record rate (pps) (ms) 3 (2) 25 (30) 40 (33) 12 12 83 24 6 167 48 3 333 72 2 500 168 1 1000 Figures in brackets are for NTSC systems. To work out the update rate per camera (the number of seconds before the camera is updated) divide the number of cameras included in the standard record setting by the selected record rate (PPS).
DS2 Image Size The unit supports both JPEG and MPEG-4 compression for high quality recording and image display. Images recorded using the standard recording settings are stored in JPEG format. The settings applied to these images are configurable. The image size has two configurable parameters, File Size and Image Resolution. The file size setting can be configured between 5 to 45 KB. This determines the size of the images that will be stored on the hard drive.
DS2 JPEG Image Size High. Medium, Low Standard recording High Alias Resolution Size High 704x512 25KB Medium 704x256 18KB Low 352x256 08KB Record Cameras Each camera can be individually included or excluded from the standard record settings. Using the button to highlight the Record cameras option and press Cameras menu. to enter the Record Use the corresponding camera key to select/deselect the camera, a blank box indicates the camera is not included in the record sequence.
DS2 Camera Profile Selector MultiMode recording offers the ability to set different recording rates, resolutions and compression across scheduled, normal and alarm modes, or to mix a standard setting for many cameras with individual settings for particular cameras and time of day. By varying the quality (bitrate) of the recorded image, users can increase recording capability of the unit.
If the unit is to be used for alarm recording only you will need to select a JPEG profile in the normal profile setting and set the pictures per second of that profile to 0PPS. MPEG allows the PPS to be set between 1 to 25PPS (30PPS NTSC).
DS2 MPEG Profile Parameters Profile This identifies the profile that is being configured and can not be changed. Description It is possible to allocate a description to each of the profiles to allow the Operator to easily identify the selected profile, use information that is relevant to the settings. Image size This identifies the pre-configured image size for the MPEG profile being configured and can not be edited.
DS2 Network Options This option allows you to configure the Network connection on the unit. Network Options Disabled, Enabled DHCP Disabled TCP/IP address 172.016.080.007 Subnet mask 255.255.000.000 Default gateway 000.000.000.
DS2 More Network Options Bandwidth selection Edit PPP selection Edit Viewing Resolutions Edit Secondary web server port 0000 Primary DNS 000.000.000.000 Secondary DNS 000.000.000.000 0000-9999 Bandwidth Selection It is possible to set maximum limits for the bandwidth utilisation on the Network port of the unit.
If Custom is selected in the Type option, it is possible to configure this setting between 000000 Kbits/s and 100000 Kbits/s. DS2 Note: Transmission Image Buffer This is a read only setting and shows the buffer size for the network type selected. Note: If Custom is selected in the Type option, it is possible to configure this setting to 1, 2 or 3. Ethernet MTU The Ethernet MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) is the largest physical packet size, measured in bytes, that a network can transmit.
DS2 PPP Selection Base PPP IP address 010.001.001.241 PPP Link 1 IP address 010.000.000.001 PPP Link 2 IP address 010.000.000.002 PPP idle line timeout 180 Seconds PPP link down timer 02 Minutes Disabled, Enabled 000 - 500 Seconds 00 - 60 Minutes PPP IP Enter the IP address allocated to the PPP functionality. Use the the available numbers. NOTE: and buttons to scroll through The IP address defined here is the base PPP IP address.
Select from the list the MPEG viewing profile when the High option is selected in either the NetVu ObserVer software or on the Live viewing page. Alongside the profile the associated image resolution and file size for JPEG viewing will be displayed, these cannot be edited in this menu, this is changed in the JPEG Profile page. DS2 High Viewing Medium Viewing Select from the list the MPEG viewing profile when the Medium option is selected in either the NetVu ObserVer software or on the Live viewing page.
DS2 SMS Settings The unit can be configured to send SMS messages under specific circumstances; alarm, system startup, etc. This menu allows the SMS settings to be configured to allow the messages to be transferred to the SMS Server. Note: It is recommended that the SMS Setting option be configured via the Web interface, refer to the Networking Guide for full configuration information.
DS2 Alarm Options The Alarm Options menu provides the ability to configure parameters that are non specific to camera inputs.
DS2 Camera Fail Buzzer The unit has a built in buzzer which can be enabled to be automatically triggered if any of the video inputs no longer detects the 1Volt pk-pk signal. This buzzer can be enabled or disabled within this menu, by default the option is disabled. Relays It is possible to configure any of the on-board relays or the additional modules to automatically trigger under specific conditions.
This option allows the unit to notify the Operator that the unit has been switched into weekend operation mode by automatically closing the relay output when this occurs. Any of the AUX relays or the additional relay modules can be selected. DS2 Weekend notification Relay test The relay test option provides access to a submenu where any of the relays (on-board and additional relay module) can be tested, i.e. manually triggered.
DS2 Alarm Exit Timer The exit timer is the time allocated to allow the key holder time to leave the premises once the keyswitch has been activated, if the alarm system detects a presence after the exit timer elapses then alarms will be triggered. Forced Day, Night, Weekend The unit supports three operating modes which by default are set as Day, Night and Weekend. Each operating mode can be configured with different recording and alarm settings.
DS2 Zone Activation Activation Type Schedule Activation Active Day Night 24 Hour Activation Weekend Schedule Activation This allows the Operator to configure when an alarm will be active, i.e. active during Day and Weekend but inactive at Night. Move the cursor to the required setting and press the Night or Weekend options.
DS2 Alarm Duration This is the minimum time period in seconds from the start of the alarm that will be protected from being overwritten. This time will include the alarm trigger, the pulse extension and any post alarm recording (if applicable). This does not include the pre-alarm images.
The unit will only issue the alarm actions if the trigger is received on the zone alarm input and not on the Zone NOT input. The allocated alarm trigger can be any of these options; Aux, Module 1, VMD, Presets, System.
DS2 Zone on Exit Route This feature is similar to the zone on entry option, but works in the reverse, this allocates an exit route from the keyswitch to the exit allowing an operator to enable the alarm system for the premises and allow them to pass through the specified alarm areas without triggering the alarm, in compliance with BS8418, the British Standard for remote monitoring stations. Diversion from the exit route will result in an alarm being triggered immediately.
If the recorded alarm images are to be automatically protected (indefinitely or for a set period) then the ‘Protect Alarm Images’ option must be enabled. DS2 Protect Alarm Images Zone 01 Actions Close Relay No Relay No relay, Module 1, Aux Relay 1 Record Still Image Disabled Disabled, Enabled Email Image Enabled Email Image Res.
DS2 Apply Zone XX actions to It is possible to apply one configuration to any other zone (there are 32 configurable zones) individually or apply to all zones. This will save on configuration time when zone action requirements are the same or similar. Primary Camera for Zone Zones can be configured to contain one or more cameras.
Where multiple alarms are available, the relevant contact can be selected. DS2 Contact Input Source The alarm inputs can be configured as Normally Open (N/O) or Normally Closed (N/C). End of Line Note: This option is only visible if Alarm Options->Advanced Alarms are enabled The End Of Line (EOL) is part of the advanced alarm feature and enables the inputs to detect any changes in the input electronic resistance, e.g. 0 – 800Ω.
DS2 Nuisance count Note: This option is only visible if Alarm Options->Advanced Alarms are enabled This is a repetitive detector value and is part of the advanced alarm feature. When an alarm is received on the unit it will store the alarm time and will monitor the number of times the same detector is triggered within an hour period.
DS2 Activity Options The unit supports Video Motion Detection and Activity Detection functionality, this menu allows the global parameters of this feature to be configured.
DS2 62 VMD Buzzer The on-board buzzer can be enabled to automatically activate when VMD is detected on any of the video inputs.
DS2 Display Options Display Options Top left, Top right, Bottom left, Bottom right P in P position Top left Quad sequence Segment Main monitor text Both Both, None, Clock only, Title only Spot monitor text Both Both, None, Clock only, Title only Text background On Sequence dwell 05 secs.
DS2 Text Background A black box appears by default behind the text. However it is possible to switch this box off. Sequence Dwell The sequence dwell time can be set from 1 to 99 seconds. The dwell time is the length of time a camera is displayed before switching to the next camera in the sequence. Tip: The cameras on the sequence can be edited by pressing and holding the Sequence button in Live mode.
DS2 Passwords The unit can be password protected to ensure only authorised personnel can gain access to the configuration menus of the system. There are a set of default passwords set at the factory. These should be changed as soon as practical to ensure the security of the unit.
DS2 System Options System Options Unit number 01 System name DS2 Factory default Reset System Resolution 720x512 IR Receiver Enabled Serial & telem ports Edit System logs Edit Status page Edit Registration On 01 - 16 Enabled, Disabled Unit number When multiple units are connected together via the 485-bus, a unit number must be set to identify each unit. Note: Modifying the unit number will disable control via a remote keyboard.
This allows each serial port (Serial 1, 2, 3 (Bus A) and 4 (Bus B)) to be configured for a specific function. The unit supports a number of serial protocols, this menu allows the peripheral serial protocol to be selected.
DS2 Telemetry Type When the telemetry option is selected within ‘Port Usage’, the RS232 and RS485 serial protocols supported on the unit will be displayed. The unit supports numerous protocols for control of PTZ cameras, Dome cameras and analogue control equipment.
DS2 System Logs PPP connections Disabled Disabled, Enabled, View Anonymous FTP connections Disabled Disabled, Enabled, View Illegal file access Disabled Disabled, Enabled, View Telnet / FTP users Disabled Disabled, Enabled, View Archive View Logfile View Email Log View Sent message log View Status Page It is possible to switch the status page off on the unit.
DS2 Record Options Record Options 0000 - 9999 Days Timed expiry 0000 Day(s) Disk configuration Edit Image protection Edit Automatic Archiving Disabled Record mode Standard loop Scheduled rates Enabled Disabled, Enabled Local 4CIF Interlace Disabled Disabled, Enabled Record text in images Disabled Disabled, Enabled/Edit Record Audio Edit Event database details View Disabled, Enabled/Edit Standard loop, Write once Timed expiry Images recorded onto disk can be programmed to expire aft
DS2 Image Protection From: 01/11/2005 To: 24/11/2005 Protect images 01 Days Protect images Confirm Unprotect images List 12:16:00 12:20:00 Confirm Confirm 05/11/05 14:39:28 - 05/11/05 16:50:33 05/11/05 09:48:01 - 05/11/05 10:24:15 25/11/05 _ _ _ _ _ _ _17:14:54 _ _ _ _ _- _02/11/05 _ _ _ _ _ _ 17:51:04 _____ Press 1, 2 to page up down From Enter the date and start time for the period containing the recorded images. To Enter the date and end time for the period to be protected.
DS2 Automatic Archiving FTP, CD/DVD Polled, 000 - 999 min, Manual only, On connection, On full CD/DVD Event destination FTP Download options Scheduled Clear video protection Disabled Disabled, Enabled Watermark partition Enabled Disabled, Enabled Download on demand Start 00:01 Event Destination This identifies where the images will be sent. The options available are: • • Note: CD/DVD - This will store the images to a local CD/DVD writer.
Scheduled - It is possible to force the unit to archive images at a scheduled time daily. • Polled - This will set the unit to activate archive download at regular intervals. The parameter, in minutes, is the time between the end of one archive download to the start of the next. • Manual only - The archive action will only commence when the User initiates the action by pressing the Download on Demand.
DS2 Write Once Overwrite will behave in the same way as the loop record mode but will give a visual warning to the Operator to remind them that vital information (recorded images) is about to be overwritten and it is necessary to archive. If the alarm is ignored the unit will continue to record and the images at the beginning of the loop will be overwritten. A warning will inform the Operator that important information has been overwritten.
This displays the time and date the Write Once process was last reset. DS2 Write Once Last Reset Schedule Rates This option is enabled by default. With ‘Schedule Rates’ enabled, the unit provides the option to configure record rates for day, night and weekend operating mode in the ‘Standard Record Schedule’ and ‘Variable Record Schedule’ menu. Disabling this option will switch the scheduled recording options to a single set of rates to be used in all schedule (day, night, weekend) operation modes.
DS2 Event Database Details The unit supports a database that stores events on the unit. This allows the user to configure the size of this database. Event Database Details Last reset time 24/Feb/2006 15:43:01 Current number of entries 0006 Last Reset Time This read only setting is generated by the unit and shows the date and time of the last database reset (i.e. when the maximum entry database is changed, the database is reset).
DS2 Camera Setup Camera Setup Camera 1 - Detected Title Camera 1 Input termination On Camera type Colour Colour adjust ------|------ Contrast adjust ------|------ Camera video input Connected Telemetry type None XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX On, Off Colour, Mono, IP Camera, Disabled Connected, Disconnected None, Serial 1, Bus A Title Each camera title can be up to 12 characters long. Input Termination Termination can be set On or Off.
DS2 IP Camera Setup Camera X This is the input into the back of the unit. Since this video feed will be via the network, select a channel that does not have a physical connection. Type The unit can recognise a range of IP cameras as well as digital video feeds from NetVu Servers.
DS2 Ensure the serial type has been selected in the ‘Serial and Telemetry’ menu. This option then allows these settings to be allocated to specific video inputs. The options available are: • None - Camera does not have an associated serial device. • Coax - Dennard. • Coax - Pelco. • Coax - BBV. • Serial 1 - Selected RS-232 protocol (default disabled). • Serial 2 - Selected RS-232 protocol (default disabled). • Serial 3 - Selected Bus A RS-485 protocol (default Dennard).
DS2 Alarms and Presets Alarms and Presets Camera 1 - Detected Pulse extension 000 - 999 secs 005 secs Module /Aux Contact Input Source Preset > Aux -- N/O 000 > 01 01 N/C 001 > 02 02 N/C 002 > 03 04 N/C 003 > --- -- N/O 000 > --- -- N/O 000 Zone Input Camera XX The currently selected camera number is displayed, along with its status detected or not detected. Press a camera button to to configure alarms and presets for that camera.
It is possible for a camera specific alarm to also trigger an alarm zone. If the input is to trigger a zone as well as send a camera to a preset position enable the corresponding Zone Input box. DS2 Zone Input The trigger will appear under ‘Presets’ in the Zone Setup menu. Note: If the option is disabled, the alarm will still send a camera to a preset position but no further action will be taken.
DS2 Activity Camera Setup Activity detection is used to record more images to disk from cameras that have activity. The sensitivity of activity can be adjusted and areas can be masked off according to the scene type.
Cameras sited outdoors where there may be a lot of background movement, such as trees or rain, should be set to Outdoor high, Outdoor low or very low sensitivity. • Cameras sited indoors where there is very little background movement can be set to Indoor high or Indoor low sensitivity. The sensitivity levels are: • Indoor High (most sensitive setting). • Indoor Low. • Outdoor High. • Outdoor Low. • Very Low (lowest sensitivity level).
DS2 Camera 01 VMD Actions Page Next Page Enabled, Disabled Create database entry Enabled Change record rate None Report VMD activity Disabled Enabled, Disabled Create zone input Disabled Enabled, Disabled Record still image Disabled Enabled, Disabled Protect VMD images Disabled Enabled, Disabled Archive event Disabled Enabled, Disabled Email image Disabled Enabled, Disabled Email image res.
It is possible to automatically protect VMD recordings to ensure these images are not overwritten and remain on the hard drive of the unit. Images can be protected for a set period of time or indefinitely. DS2 Protect VMD Images Archive Event This will force the unit to automatically download the alarm images via FTP to a central FTP Server, or directly to a local CD/DVD. Refer to the Archive on Event in the Record Options menu.
DS2 Advanced VMD Zones Camera 01 VMD zones Edit VMD grid Setup VMD test Walktest VMD Zones This option allows the VMD Zone configuration options to be accessed. Camera 01 VMD Zones 01 - 16 Zone 01 Zone 01 Mode Normal Zone 01 pixel count 20% 02 - 100% Zone 01 pixel change 20% 02 - 100% Normal, Last trigger, Static, Zone disabled Zone There are settings that can be configured for each of the 16 advanced VMD zones, each can be selected for configuration within this option.
The VMD grid covers 16 default areas of the screen, it is possible to configure the grid to only cover the areas of interest. Note: DS2 VMD Grid Ensure the camera to be configured has been selected prior to highlighting the Setup option. When Setup is selected a prompt is displayed. Follow the instructions on screen to configure this option. To edit the VMD grid; 1. Move the ‘*’ to the start point of the zone to be created. Use the 7 or 8 to move between the default zones. 2.
DS2 Text Insertion Setup Note: This menu is only displayed if ‘Text in Image’ has been enabled in the ‘Record Options’ menu.
Use this option when using Dedicated Micros POS Interface Unit in Journal mode. Use this option when using TVS TVC-1066 text converter box. TVC-1066 DS2 DM POS Journal Number of Lines This is the number of lines that will be displayed in live and replay using the OSD (On-Screen Display) on the main monitor, along with the relevant images. The default setting is 20 lines. Width of Lines This identifies the length of the lines that will be stored with the image.
DS2 A question mark (?) will be replaced by any single character when used to search for text. For example, S?LE will trigger an event for words such as SALE, SILE, SOLE etc. An asterisk (*) will be replaced with any number of characters multiple characters when used to search for text. For example, S*LE will trigger and event for words such as SALE, SCALE, SIMPLE etc. To enable individual keywords, ensure the box at the end of the line is solid green.
DS2 Appendix Rack mounting kit A rack mounting kit is supplied with this product. It is important to use this correctly. The kit contains: (Rack mount screws) (Rack mount ears) (Rear supports) Installation Before connecting cables to the back of the unit; 1. Attach the rear supports to the rack. 2. Using the supplied screws, attach the rack mount ears to each side of the unit. 3. Position the unit on the rear supports. 4. Attach the rack mount ears to the front of the rack.
DS2 Important Installation Information Warning: The rear supports must be used when rack mounting the unit. Failure to do so may cause damage to the unit. The ambient operating temperature must not exceed 40°C (104°F). Special care should be taken if the unit is being installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly. Ensure the unit is not mounted in a position that could obstruct cooling airflow. The unit case is ventilated. These openings should not be blocked or covered.
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